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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1903
Page
2
A West ern Electrical Company notice in Chicago warns employees against gambling especially racing, drunkenness, cigarettes, and fighting. The policy predicts dismissal for abuse of these habits, aligning with major firms in seeking reliable, clean living staff. It adds that Negro businesses must compete on merit and tact, not race.
A polemic on centralization of capital and industrial unionism urging cohesive organization among races and classes. It argues that progress demands disciplined, unified effort across politics sociology science and religion led by honest leadership. The piece calls for grocers druggists real estate men and merchants to unite in a conservative business alliance to advance the race.
A poem proclaims clouded sunlit hope for racial equality. It envisions ignorance fading, prejudice shrinking, and the Negro rising to lead, asserting sunlight on truth and a future where merit defines worth rather than color. The speaker urges patience as societal change approaches.
The September 19 meeting chaired by Rev William H Smith E opened on a hopeful note. The gathering praised the day while noting a modest collection of 49.42 amid hindrances from a Robinson show. Two souls joined the church, seen as lasting good beyond the money raised, with three strong sermons from the P E and an optimistic path ahead.
A notice states that college boarders may earn part of their expenses by work on campus or grounds. Pay is liberal and available to all who perform satisfactorily. Young ladies are in high demand for positions. Applications should go to the President or resident director, with parental or guardian written consent for underage workers.
A fragment reflects a religious claim that souls are born into the kingdom of God, indicating a theological viewpoint or sermon language about salvation and afterlife. The text mirrors spiritual belief rather than a narrative or report.
Presidential campaign buttons appear for the nearing contest. The badges show Roosevelt and Hooker T. Washington dining together with a bold equality message. Negro Republicans are among the first to wear them, credited to Charles H. Thomas of 677 West Chicago Avenue.
Dekalb County plans a pamphlet highlighting living in the county to visitors at the Missouri building. Arthur J. Hitt of Maysville writes the small book for the county court with stock, farm, and town improvement pictures. It aims to acquaint visitors with Dekalb’s resources and could inspire other Missouri counties.
Details list tuition at eight dollars for four weeks with two sessions weekly, laundry, instrument use, typewriter access, and room amenities. Students supply linens and personal items. Billing is in advance each school month. payments should be sent to President L Lowe in Sedalia Missouri by draft, P O order, or registered mail.
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