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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1905
Page
2
Regular Saturday morning entries show Keo and other matters publicised at the Sedalia post office, indicating routine notice distribution.
In advance pricing listed by Huston shows annual and six month terms with options for single copies. The fragment signals publication offers and rates though details are incomplete.
Grand Chancellor A W Showd of the Miasoun Kristrite of Pythive praised for energizing followers and expanding influence. The Grand Lodge at Macon selects Aaron We Lloyd as successor, citing sound leadership and strong business acumen. Reelection of Lacyu urged due to order growth and ongoing business meetings.
The Baptist Young People’s Union in Bunceton showcases African American youth progress with clear displays of culture and enterprise. A Colored Fair is planned in Higginsville on August 10 18 featuring farm shop and craft products. Sedalia to host a Fourth of July celebration with amusements and liberal travel rates to welcome visitors.
Smithton hosts a basket meeting Sunday July 23 with Rev Richard Davis of Taylor's Chapel Sedalia Mo as a principal speaker. Dioner will be served on the grounds. Tickets are 50 cents. Pastor Bowles urges attendance.
A meeting pledge expresses support for the colored population across states to organize exhibits. Obituaries note the death of ED Moore of 3036 Armir Ave and Fred Chevy, longtime manager for Kobt TS Motts, with Rev Geo C Bowd reported as seriously ill. The National Defense League of the United States elects officers led by John G Jones of Chicago and others from Covington, Topeka, Chicago, Vicksburg, Sedalia, Greensboro, and Cleveland.
The Western Missouri Free Baptist Association will convene at uni s chapel in this city Ange Net the 14-20th 95 to open their session with the Sunday School Convention on the said date at 2:00 p.m. Monday. On Thursday evening a literary program will be rendered by the young people. The Ladies Missionary convention will convene, the Ministers conference on Thursday, and the annual Association on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The quarters and Minister of the city are invited to attend and will be made welcome. We hope to encourage in this city this meeting and the cause of Christianity. Be with us is the good work Rev. H. Green of Marshall, Moderator, i. 1). Burns, of Blackburn Clerk.
The Southwest offers growing chances for farmers artisans and investors with vast unimproved lands in Kansas Indian Territory and Oklahoma. Oil and gas fields present strong investment and factory location prospects. The message urges relocation to progress and notes rapid population and wealth growth per census figures.
The notice urges timely land investment with prices described as reasonable and opportunities not overdone. It states the M K T rulings have no funds for sale and emphasizes a genuine interest in uplifting the country. The writer notes every indication supports this opportunity and urges action before it passes.
The Southwest offers bright prospects and invites readers to visit, invest, and request free books. George Morton of the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway invites inquiries, promising information and help connecting with opportunities, with mail order book offers The Coming country The Golden Square and Business Chances.
At a Chicago Club meeting on a recent Wednesday evening Robert H Sanders presented resolutions adopted expressing support for the Frederick Douglass Memorial Exposition to be held in Washington on May 1 1906. The club resolves to heartily endorse the Exposition and its display of progress and achievement by colored people in the United States.
Local business card item notes WM Diggs offering value at 414 North Lamine Street with assurance of reliable service and consistent pricing for daily money management and shopping guidance.
A promotional notice offers Great Southern Hair Pomade that promises to soften heels and promote hair growth. Readers are instructed to send 100 dollars to PJ Nott at Box 81 Paris Missouri to obtain a supply.
An open bid invites bands to perform during the four day Laftayette County Colored Fair at Higginsville Missouri on August 16 17 and 18. Applicants must state the number of pieces used the number of employed ears and whether a leader or instructor is available. Bids must be sent to Joe F Johnson Higginsville Mo by August 15 with the association reserving the right to reject any bid.
The Sunday school and Epworth League Convention will meet with the District Conference in Carthage Missouri from August 1 to 20. Pastors are urged to ensure presidents of Epworth Leagues and Sunday-school superintendents attend the convention.
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