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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1904
Page
4
The item announces Friday morning editions and delivery at the Sedalia Post Office. It lists subscription rates: $1.00 per year, 81.00 for six months in advance. It notes guaranteed over 700 paid subscribers and accepts payments by money order or express order. Readers are urged to send announcements by Wednesday for publication and to submit news of public interest.
The Consrevator pledges to support Puntic Postbroxs in all political contests, praising good and reliable men regardless of political or business ties. It states this stance serves Pranic interests by maintaining Parwiorte Staxn and consistent subservience to core aims.
A local note recalls the Great Negro Journalist being out last week and using a phrase described as Snipe while speaking at Marshall. The remark hints at contentious language tied to past appearances and public reactions in the area.
Ex congressman Geo H White of Washington DC speaks at Sedalia on a veteran occasion promising a grand Fourth celebration. The event is billed as bigger than all predecessors.
Esrwierr in this issue presents an original poem on Children’s Day by Miss Effie Crump. The piece showcases poetic talent and claims Crump possesses the power to create a name worthy of emulation.
Under President B. F. Allen the Liscous Institute launches an aggressive advertising push. The plan targets growth and recognition, aiming to position the school as a premier institution for Black students in the Western United States.
Ben's Chapel in Kansas City under Rev J M Harris has bought a church building for 10000 dollars. The item prompts a debate on what Sedalia churches and in particular Taylor's Chapel should do to demonstrate progress among Negro communities in the region and avoid being outpaced by other localities.
Sters call for organization of the conservative and moral element in the race. The measure aims to elevate the community through united effort by the best and most influential. Citizens are urged to continue the work that has begun.
The Republican nominee for Vice President adds strength and dignity to the office. Since McKinley and Hobart, the position has grown in prestige more than 400 percent. No man will enhance the station more than Senator Fairbanks of Indiana.
A strongly worded editorial rebutts attacks on Theodore Roosevelt and condemns race prejudice. It mocks Palladium editor claims about typography and sourcing, invites to Sedalia Conservator, and asserts youth and progress as vital traits, threatening to grind opponents into powder if they stand in the way.
A measured hymn-like reflection on Children’s Day noting loss and hope. It contrasts sorrow with faith, urging duty to God, faithful endurance, and preparing to meet Christ. The speaker grows contemplative about orphaned children, heavenly reward, and eternal home.
A devotional farewell from Miss Effie M Cramp expresses blessing for all who observe the sacred day. It laments no, and requests divine guidance toward a better land, signing as the friend and confidant.
Miss Birdie Ferguson daughter of Mr and Mrs Elbert Wright of North Broadway will wed Mr N G Williams of Des Moines La on the 30th of this inst Williams an engineer at Kirkwood hotel in Des Moines has held the post for years He also owns real estate Miss Ferguson is well known here and will live at a new eight room cottage on Cort Street Des Moines after June 30
The committee states Thos. J. Robb is a candidate for Sedalia township constable, pending Republican party action.
Charles D. Brown runs for Pettis County assessor subject to the election process. The campaign focuses on local property assessment and tax administration.
T. Viets seeks the Republican nomination for county treasurer subject to party action. The filing signals intent to contest for the office, with party approval needed to advance to the ballot.
Mrs. Nellie Davis, a hairdresser on Cooper Street, announces a full line of bangs wigs braids pompadours and the best brand of hair oil face bleach and whitening products for customers in the area.
Miss Holmes Cary and W M Moss returned from the Baptist Sunday School convention in Carrollton last week and helped bring the next year's gathering to Richmond. Mrs Jennie Miller is sick. Miss Kila Chew returns from Jefferson City School. reception for Mila Chew attended by many ladies. Mr and Mrs J T Thrower visited from Cripple Creek Colo with relatives. gatherings included a Sunday dinner and social chats. Masons Eastern Star to install at A M E church. K P lodge to deliver annual sermon. Fishing outing on hay house honor to the Throws. Clark of Eskridge visiting A Evans family. Mrs Lou Richardson hosted Thrower visit. Subscribe for the paper.
Clinton Methodist church officers plan a July 4 celebration on St. Jos grounds. The service features songs, an invocation, a declaration of independence, and talks on citizens’ rights and the negro in slavery, freedom, and the future by community members.
Otterville society columns list visitors and residents: Onur sick this week, mesdames Sally and Emily Finley and Hogan. Eugene Finley of Sedalia visiting his mother. Sally Finley’s sister from Kansas City visiting. Mrs Jane Hochers hosted Miss Walker of Butler at a Thursday evening gathering. Danny John son, near Mr. Moriah, was in town on business. Miss Emma Hogan visited Miss Della Tucker over the weekend. Edward Wilber Hogan and Joe Cooper traveled to Sedalia Monday on business. C A Simpson of Byberry attended church social Saturday night where the supper proved a neat fundraising effort.
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