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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1905
Page
2
Publicised every Saturday morning and entered at Bedalia Post Office as class matter. W. A. Huston. Per year in advance six months. Single copy price and details appear in the notice.
The Conservator urges readers to send items by Wednesday and pay delinquent subscriptions to avoid hardship. It notes visits to Sweet Springs Higginsville and Lexington, praising local citizens and farms. It criticizes graft for favors, seeks square dealing, and emphasizes publishing past events over future advertising.
Analysis of fraternalism as a lasting social force, outlining its aims to unite honest citizens, uphold strong family honor, and condemn betrayals. It argues new lodges require careful entry and that fraternal bonds shape character, urging widespread teaching of its true spirit for societal improvement.
The Missouri State Fair at Sedalia August 21 26 1905 with new cattle barns a dairy building an agricultural implement building and an added 160 feet to the grandstand. Open one fare rate by all railroads. Premiums rise in most divisions including 50 and 25 for best five bulls and best single bull voyage. stakes for jack and fat cattle also listed. Premiums total across departments with county agricultural displays and fruit exhibits. Requests premium lists from county clerk or Secretary J R Rippey Sedalia.
Smithton reports a very prosperous Sabbath opening of a new church. Rev J W Prowell of Boonville delivered an able address and drew praise. A monthly meeting is set for the coming Sunday with invitees, and Rev Tucker, now organizing a Pythian club of 22 members, aims for further progress and hopes to bring Hon A W Lloyd by July 15 if arrangements allow. The town expresses support and wishes the work to continue smoothly.
California Miss Tonia Williams visits Miss Nadine Dyer in Sedalia while Rev D Paytonbis assists at home with fanny products. Arthur Christian and family enjoy days in Sedalia at the fair before returning home Sunday afternoon. Ollie Ballance visits the Christians in Sedalia, Frank Uailance and daughter from St Louis visit Mrs Dollie Ballines, Henry Menointoda of KO visits sister Miss Lula Pennington, Ben Kitchen plans a two week stay in the county.
Fragmentary OCR lists many scattered place names including ATSTIS DALLAS WACO ASTORIA GALVESTON TEX SHAWNIE GUTIR WAOALAROMA CITY OT TULAA MISKOGI and other unclear terms. The readable content resembles a directory-like teaser rather than a cohesive article with events or quotes.
An advertisement touts a full line of bangs wigs braids pompadours and the best brand of half-uil face bleach whitenair, highlighting styling options and cosmetic whitening products for consumers seeking variety and transformation.
Miss Della Kitehen and Mary English siehk list but are reported to be improving. Miss Bessie Gross who has her Atlin school at Lincoln Institute, returned home last Saday. Mine Bertha Smith, who has been visiting in St Louis for several days has returned home.
Sweet Spring residents report visits and letters from Huehwitla and Kansas City. Rev A M Summerville made a weekly Pleasent stop. Laura Clark plans a summer visit with her aunt in Kansas City. local farmers prepare for the Labette County Colored Fair and line up for blue ribbon entries. St Soba Chapel in Lexington plans a June 30 bar picnic at Walon’s Grove. Rev J J Clark emphasizes social life alongside spiritual duties.
Bids are open for a colored band to furnish music for the three day Lafayette County Colored Fair to be held at Higginsville Missouri August 16 17 and 18. Bidders must state number of pieces used years organized and name of leader or instructor. Bids due by August. The association may reject all bids and all bids should be sent to Joe P Johnson Higginaville Missouri.
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