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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1903
Page
2
A public notice from W. H. Huston and C. M. English states this space will notify you when your subscription is due. The rate shown is 0.75 dollars, with a 0.25 amount referenced as part of the payment details.
The piece praises Grover Cleveland for understanding rights of me and invites readers to examine the cents by J J Rollins the ambitious youth reporter. Steps have been taken toward a Greater Fourth of July Celebration and should be carried out successfully.
A essay argues that while municipal and national corruption evident in Tweed era New York and other cities shows flaws, it contends that public condemnation and court punishment reveal moral uprightness. It links purification to education shaping youth and adherence to Christian and modern civilization principles for a purer political future.
The piece argues the Sunday School shapes youth character and community well being. It urges involvement, criticizes apathy, and references the St Joseph Dist Epworth League convention with emphasis on religious education and leadership.
A critic argues against the moral decline of marriage turning into a mere social contract and links rising divorce to social and economic ills. The piece urges clergy and moral agencies to unite, elevate education, curb sport excesses, and reform charity to avoid lavish treatment of the mentally ill and criminals, urging prudent support for families and workers.
Fayette Mo resident Iganca and Cora Cooper Isaacs of Mexico Mo married and visiting Kansas City bound after a reception hosted by Prof H L Billaps. Guests from Jefferson Street and Mexico remarked on groom’s character while the party included Miss Mamie Walden and students en route from Jeff City to Muskogee Oklahoma.
Sectalians in St Louis perform Ragtime era works by Scott Joplin and others. Joplin remains prominent with pieces like Cleophia Weeping Willow Maple Leaf Rag and Entrancer while his latest ragtime opera Guest of Honor nears first production on August 28 in Sedalia. The touring troupe, about 30 members, will visit the qth or str city with Joplin’s life sketch in the Globe.
The Q C Commandery K T holds meetings on the first and third Fridays each month. Local members are urged to attend as schedules are announced.
College record lists Rev I L Lowe D D Ph D as president for the academic year 1903 04 at George R Smith College. The entry repeats names and title indicating administrative leadership during that period.
The Geo R Smith College is a first class Christian college for Black students in Sedalia Missouri within reach of Kansas Oklahoma Indian Territory and Arkansas. The brick building with 62 rooms offers a homelike campus with steam heat and a large dining hall. Tuition board and incidentals for four weeks list detailed rates and a 50 discount for ministerial families with all bills payable in advance.
A number of students boarding at the College may earn part of their expenses by work in the building or on the grounds with liberal pay. Employment ends for unsatisfactory work. Many students earn about $4.00 monthly, some more. Apply to the President before arrival. City homes also offer jobs to cover board and tuition, with demand for young ladies greater than supply. Outside residence requires established good character. minors need parental or guardian written consent.
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