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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1904
Page
4
Crarnis Wo FP yrsks, Jol Welborn leads a 71h district bid as Tropme Roosrvad backs Vicw for president in a regional race under a shifting party banner.
A sketched slate lists state and local offices with candidates including auditor lieutenant governor and attorney general. Names such as John Swanger Henry Weller Jacob Gmelich Frank Wightman Julie Henry Lawn Jolyon and Louis Hopman appear along with roles like prosecuting attorney collector treasurer sheriff coroner assessor surveyor administrator and constable. The document resembles a public notice of nominees and party tickets from Sedalia and surrounding areas.
A fragment discusses candidates Ve-nawerthy Hives Cy Andrews and J J Witt shaping local politics in Saline. It urges Republicans to block central grounds, attack Democratic strongholds, and pressure merchants who refuse ad space, framing a call to unite for party gains and trade loyalties amid a tense election climate.
Vague praise for local dignitary Heiney Lawn Me and nonstandard text discuss political change and preference for a different candidate. The irregular phrasing mentions Supreme Court judge and Loyal townsman Henry Latin as a contrasted figure.
A fragmented passage notes KJ Stevenson aims to run well across Pettis County and perform patriotic service in the General Assembly. It references Mr Walbpidgee starting reform of the state and mentions W.S Scott as a neighbor and supporter. The text is unclear and contains garbled terms.
The text questions respect for the Neo Republican State and National tickets, notes a densely consolidated Urain matter, and asks why a politician is followed by the people. It references a threatening figure and the public's difficulty in alignment with leadership, signaling political tension and uncertainty.
A muddled OCR fragment references the Honorable Justice W. Moth and a topic about picking bark. Details are unclear, with no clear event date or location.
Lews Hoffman, described as a friend to many, has entered the race for a seat in local government. The article notes community support and campaign focus on city issues, signaling a competitive contest among candidates.
Arrangements will be made by this organization to emanate in permanent head quarters until after the Cane page closes.
A fragmented bulletin warns colored girls and women to avoid gossip and intimate relations with white men to protect reputations and marriages. It laments social stigma, urges restraint, and cites moral decline, referencing local papers and political lines about fences and party divisions.
A fragmented historical remark argues that all the wealth of Europe and Asia cannot defeat the US or seize the Blue Ridge, claiming Americans must not surrender to the foe. It references Lincoln and warnings about future government control.
A Roosevelt era verse arrives at the Republican national state headquarters as party workers report a surge in patriotic verses. The writer says the lines urge support for the party and its leaders, praising steadfast loyalty and forward motion in the campaign.
Nativity records a nine pound baby girl born Tuesday morning Sept 6 to the wife of Wm Alexander. Both mother and daughter are progressing nicely with Dr J M Harris as practitioner. Effie West vacationed in St Louis before returning to city life. Nas resumes her schoolwork at Dresden on Monday.
Knights of Tabor and Daughters of the Tabernacle held a picnic at their hall in Sweet Springs on Saturday, September 3. Attendees enjoyed themselves as music from bud and W H Tauston of Seda'ia accompanied an address on The Living Isies of the Bay. Committees, men and women, earned praise for improving conditions, with funds raised for hat payments and other improvements.
Lincoln Institute opened Friday with the largest enrollment in its history. Last year enrollment was four hundred. Allen expects it to reach five hundred. The Simmer School reported sixty eight students and a strong teacher corps. The central teaching staff grows, with many teachers ready to join the work. The common meal facility is near completion and wages are under review.
Daily papers advertise four daily passenger drain routes with round trips to St Louis. Tickets sold daily for 60 days with round trips advertised as good for return. Readers urged to send in their names for a local mention.
In obedience to the request of friends a large delegation of citi es met at the Conservator office Tuesday evening to organize a Straight Republican Club Win Ruby was elected temporary Chairman and Gen Williams was elected temporary secretary A committee of five reported officers including President Mack Scott Vice President Pearl Williams Secretary Gheorge Williams Treasurer West Witcher Sergeant at Arms Wm Gray WH Huston William Ruby and William Smalley named to draft a constitution
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