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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1904
Page
4
Fragmented text references Sedalia post office notices, advance subscription offers, and various names unclear due to OCR errors. It mentions communications, promotions, and solicitations without coherent events or dates.
A note from Mexico Missouri previews a regional event with Hon TH White and LE Pure among speakers. Weir Dormer, Inman B.K. Page, and Prof I. S. Thompson are highlighted, with a focus on civic tone and peaceful conduct amid political debate. Mexico, Mo residents are praised for progress in culture and refinement.
The city shows thrift by owners and notes several thriving enterprises. Base Bros. run an excellent sale and rooming house on a city street. Pall & Bodine and others prosper. The notable Ton seria querlors and horses stands admired, led by a reputed king of horse traders. A leading man, Mr Bass Le, is mentioned among respected citizens.
A reflective essay compares Shakespeare and Napoleon as symbols of greatness, praising Shakespeare as unrivaled while noting Napoleon’s defeats. It argues true greatness requires honesty, religious virtue, and a spotless character, warning that whispers can ruin reputation and life. Cora Tlitchinson, The Conservator, claims Central Missouri’s only strictly Negro paper.
A fragmentary verse tableau depicts a rough sea at daybreak with boaters and onlookers. Figures, laughter, and festivity give way to danger as a storm and struggle unfold on the water, with cries for help and a treacherous sequence toward a shadowed shore.
Nellie Davis of 98 Wall Street listed for a fine related to hair care items and services. The notice mentions hair dressing and braiding expertise, including hat decoration and face bleaching services, with unspecified penalties or actions.
A June incident at the World's Fair grounds involves a planned Afro American presence, with reports of segregated facilities and concessions. The St Louis Post Dispatch describes a proposed Afro American commission, separate cups for water, and boasted promises broken. The colored regiment of Illinois reportedly faced exclusion from participation and tent provisions, leading to a likely boycott of St Louis events.
The party authorizes Thos J Robb as a candidate for the office of constable in Sedalia township subject to Republican party action.
Chas D Brown runs as a candidate for the office of assessor in Petty County subject to election action.
We are authorized to announce PT. Viets as a candidate for the Republican party nomination for county treasurer subject to party action.
Clemens Hunkempt announces candidacy for the office of Treasurer of Pettis County, subject to the will of the voters of the county.
Readable items mention Bree and MacDill Ada trea and other individuals, a Free Moptien eburots gathering, Lillian Marherin visiting, and Mies Hell Males with regional ties. Revs Porter plans a Sunday preach. Another fragment notes Patrons and a few enterprises, but details are unclear.
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