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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1903
Page
2
Local notice from Sepalia Weekly Conservator published Saturdays with office at 104 Main St Up Stairs Sedalia Missouri. Subscription appears at 1.25 with due contributions and contribution guidance. Featured motto Think for Thy Self and a literary quote about thinking.
Editorial discusses merit based appointments over partisanship as exemplified by General Luke Wright’s nomination as governor of the Philippine archipelago. It argues for reciprocity among parties, praises Roosevelt era ideals, and notes civic calls for school preparations, church district harmony, and Sedalia’s State Fair success led by local figures.
A reader letter urges actions to aid the poor and elderly in winter. It calls for discreet orders and church offerings to be deposited for charitable purposes, challenging local leaders to show progressive social support and unity. The writer warns against neglect and invites continued community engagement.
The piece argues temperance reformers should focus on training children rather than closing saloons. It claims reforming a saloon keeper or drying up customers will only shift business, urging parental and communal education to curb the drunken life and force liquor trades to exit.
The St Joseph Spectator notes Thomas Bass holds over thirty blooded horses in Mexico Missouri. He exhibits two there and recently earned prizes. His black horse Black Squirrel wins prizes nationwide. Bass is a gentleman whose success draws local interest and asks why local men do not imitate.
In a call to residents, the community invites participation in showcasing expertise. It notes the state fair featured numerous cakes baked by expert cooks and displays of noodle art, highlighting local talent and variety.
In the Pitt Chapel M. E. church second quarterly conference held Aug 17 1903 resolutions express gratitude for divine Providence and praises for Rev W H Smith P E for fair impartial leadership. They commend current unity among city churches and hopeful district future prospects while praying for success at the upcoming District Conference.
George R Smith College under Rev I L Lowe D D Ph D president lists fall term dates September 22 to December 11 winter term December 1 to February 19 and spring term February 22 to April 2. It describes aims of Christian education, health, morals, social culture, religious life and six departments including Primary and Grammar, Academy, Art, Music, Industrial, and Liberal Arts with various courses and degrees.
Joseph Pulitzer donates two million dollars to establish a journalism school with Columbian University in New York City. One million is outright, one million to follow in three years with half of income for maintenance and 300000 to be used for other agreed purposes. The program aims to provide professional training comparable to law and medicine, with courses blending university subjects and practical newsroom experience. The school may open after autumn of 1904 with a two year program and admission by character and intelligence.
Expenses detail board and room for four weeks at eight dollars, tuition two dollars, use of instrument for four weeks with two lessons weekly, and more. Board includes bedding and furnishings while students supply personal items. monthly reductions apply for ministers' families. Payments in advance to the College President, Prev. 11. Lowe, Bodalia Mo.
A number of students in the College may earn part of their expenses by work in the building or on the grounds. Liberal pay is allowed for all work, but employment ends for unsatisfactory performance. Most students earn about $26 a month. Applications should be made to the President in advance of coming. Many find city home employment to meet board and tuition. Young women are in high demand for such positions. applications should go through the President. Outside residence requires established character and consent of parents or guardians where necessary.
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