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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1908
Page
4
The piece discusses two types of men, those who sail and those who drift, emphasizing the need for purpose and perseverance to achieve goals. It cites the value of sticking to a chosen course, planning work, and then executing the plan to reach success.
Herbert Hapyoad quotes a maxim about perseverance, noting someone who commits to a single path remains steady and effective.
A brief public notice urges subscribers to remit for their subscriptions today, stressing honesty as the basis for timely payments and service continuation.
An advertisement from Frank W. Williams Company at 1208 W Taylors St Chicago Illinois offers 16x20 crayon portraits for 40 cents frames from 10 cents and up sheet pictures one cent each plus a free catalogue and same pies.
An Institute for the Negro teachers of Central Missouri will be conducted during the early vacation in the Lincoln High School Building by Prof. Stubbard and an able corps of special instructors.
Senator Foraker of Ohio defended the discharged Negro soldiers of the 25th U S Infantry and condemned the President and Secretary Taft for discharging them on what he called insufficient evidence. The scene in the Senate galleries drew large crowds of Blacks, whites, and diplomats, producing an unprecedented interruption as Foraker argued the soldiers’ innocence and loyalty while praising their conduct in past wars. The adjournment followed extended testimony and a disrupted reading of the President's message.
A compact tribute recalls brave dead at Petersburg and other battles. It notes their sacrifice for the nation, their dignity as men, and their request for justice rather than favors. The passage ends with an endorsement of Dr Miles anti pain pills.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills priced at 60 cents with claims of bowel regulation and reliable, easy relief. The copy emphasizes small size and quick effect, reflecting period marketing language.
An appeal offers a $100 reward for a single just claim nationwide and invites organizers to join with liberally paid positions. The notice promotes sick, accident and funeral benefits for $1 monthly and calls clergymen to recruit inexperienced men and women to organize lodges with day salary or commission. Address Department 2, Neighbors of the Hearthstone, Kansas City Missouri.
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