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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1904
Page
1
A fragmented verse from Peerson's Weekly reflects a lovers tale about ages, meeting by Daddy's pirates, a stolen kiss, and shifting numbers as one recalls being ten and the other eight. The piece drifts through memories at Wilson's ball with hints of growing up and changing ages.
directives urging self reliance and uplift for African Americans, including promoting confidence, unity, saving, entrepreneurship, valuing character over money, teaching labor as honorable, acting on promises, cutting petty courtship costs, voting principle over politics, doing more than talking, avoiding gossip, and guiding youth toward responsible independence and mutual support.
The fragment mentions subscription options for Sedalia weekly conservation content, offering 12 weeks or one year at a price, with a call to subscribe now and a Ge dolly Subssiilbe line. The text is fragmented and unclear.
An outspoken citizen letter analyzes Sedalia Pettis County politics, detailing racial blocs in the Democratic and Republican camps, shifts in party loyalty, and calls for a Black School Director candidate while critiquing patronage and local governance.
A garbled critique targets the Post-Dispatch for printing betting tips and opinions on horse racing. It argues editors risk criminal complicity when promoting bets and “tips” that lure readers to invest in races, questioning consistency and accountability in journalism.
The South’s race prejudice surfaced when Bishop Arnett, traveling south, paid $80 for a whole sleeper after a Pullman car restriction denied him entry due to his color. Des Moines readers urged action, citing Congress debates and urging support for House Bill 4507 to end Jim Crow car practices.
A 1903 bill by Edward Morrell of Pennsylvania seeks to ban race based discrimination on railroad cars. It sits with the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce since November 1 1903, with calls urged to press the committee to act. The piece lists committee personnel and member contact details.
The itemized notices report burials and attendances at Taylor's Chapel in Jefferson City and nearby towns. Ed Stewart, Wm Huckner, and Miss Sewious Craddock are named among those interred or mourned. Mrs. Luella Marion and Mrs. Lucy West attend funerals. Rev. Tall and wife recover from illness. Prof. AB Whitby and family celebrate a new member. Funeral services and church ties anchor the community notices.
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