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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Democrat
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
3
The piece debates whether William Hohenzollern should face death or life confinement after World War I. It compares him to Napoleon and notes international law, potential extradition from Holland, and the danger of his return to power. Externally, it weighs exile versus punishment, urging careful, lawful action by Allied powers.
The piece extols visiting nurses as a vital modern philanthropy saving lives by delivering expert care to homes, especially where beds are scarce. It cites Philadelphia in 1918 with 17 646 nurse calls in nine months, argues nurses reduce community losses from sickness, and notes many families cannot afford private nurses while society benefits from widespread access.
The speaker argues France and Belgium push rebuilding work and charge fees to American visitors, labeling the policy a money making scheme aimed at exploiting travelers and generating revenue.
The piece argues that postwar food saving is driven by generosity to allies and a pragmatic business motive. It contends sending surplus food to Europe helps prevent famine, sustains Allied stability, and aids a quicker return to normal peacetime commerce.
Washington reports casualties from the American expeditionary forces with totals in action wounded and missing. Missouri names include Clarence Ingerham and Jess E. Vance among the killed and many others listed as wounded or missing across towns such as St. Louis, Kansas City, and Moberly.
Physicians urge isolation for bad colds to prevent spread to family and associates. They say colds are highly contagious and emphasize early treatment. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is recommended to aid in curing a cold.
Mrs Weeden and daughter Ethel and Mrs Winner and daughter Mrs Revis spent Tuesday with Mrs W R Johnson. J Ed Hall is erecting a tile garage. The flu is raging locally. Ernest Carter, ill several days, returned to Central Business College Monday. Mrs P J Spillers to Otterville to nurse her influenza patient. Mrs Roberts of Springfield visited her brother H E Woodward and family route 4 Lamonte. Roy Spillers, at Guerrant's in Sedalia, visited parents. Milford Finley suffers diphtheria.
J. W. Peck of Coraopolis Pennsylvania reports severe pain preventing sleep until taking Foley Kidney Pills. He credits three weeks of use with marked improvement. The ad states Foley Kidney Pills aid kidneys bladder trouble backache and rheumatism from W E F Gard Drug Co.
The January term petit jury for Pettis county circuit court has been drawn. Names include Heath's Creek Heath, Frank Younger. Bowling Green Ward Kellerman Longwood F M Chaney. Houstonia Arthur Bender. Hughesville McKinley Eckles. Blackwater F H Carpenter. Lamonte L C Clingan. Elk Fork George McGrady. Green Ridge A J Farley. Washington Milton Durrill. Flat Creek Kemp Hieronymus. Cedar C B Shepard. Prairie Joe Adams. Smithton A D Mason. Lake Creek P B Stratton. Dresden George Steele. Sedalia First Ward R L Sweringen and L V Ware. Second Ward Otto Kleuber and Guy Gibson. Third Ward J L Warren and H N Smith. Fourth Ward Dwight Blanchard and A H Kemp.
Advertisement urges readers to cut out the notice and mail a self addressed envelope with five cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley remedies including Honey and Tar Compound and Kidney Pills. The offer is presented by W. E. Barc Drug Co.
Miss Georgia Sturges and Ennis H. Courtney wed at 2:50 PM Wednesday at the Sturges home 424 South Grand Ave. in Seda lia. Rev. W B Chancellor officiated as family and close friends attended the ring ceremony with Dorothy Mackey and Ber enice Sturges in the wedding party. The couple left for a honeymoon via Missouri Pacific No 2 at 4:10 PM. The bride, a Seda lia social favorite, and the groom from Potts County’s Courtney Shoe Co represented prominent local families.
Chamber of Commerce president W B Malone names a committee to study a Pettis county soldiers memorial. The group will decide memorial type and funding methods, with proposals including a court house lawn monument, a drinking fountain memorial, or a city center park and community center. The committee will meet soon to outline plans and finance.
Tom Ford faced Judge John A Collins on a disorderly conduct charge after pleading guilty. Chief Marksbury urged a $100 fine and a year’s ban from town, while City Attorney Boothe favored a $10 fine, notepayable due to his family here. The judge set $10 with work on the rock pile, then agreed to a $5 reduction if paid next Thursday, and Ford was released.
Governor Robert L. Williams announced that the woman suffrage amendment won a majority of votes in the recent election and is now part of the state constitution. Oklahoma requires a gubernatorial proclamation to activate an amendment.
Chicago reports 4700 returning employees will be rehired with pension and profit sharing as if continuously employed. Joseph Badenoch, chair of the Chicago community labor board, announced that other manufacturers are taking similar steps to guarantee job continuity after service.
Washington December 4 reports say Representative Carter Glass of Virginia, chair of the banking and currency committee, has been chosen by President Wilson to become secretary of the treasury.
A medical short features grip and flu cautions urging prompt care. A Spokane reader, Mrs. Mary Kisby, credits Foley's Honey and Tar with relief for her child and herself, noting a dramatic cough improvement after years of grippe symptoms.
If meals are not enjoyable digestion is faulty. Eat moderately and chew thoroughly. Allow five hours between meals and take one of Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to restore meal pleasure.
City Engineer F TV learns to present Sedalia water hydrant locations as City of Sedalia and Water Company clash over a $9,000 increase. The case, now before the Public Utilities Commission, questions contract changes and could reach the US Supreme Court.
The War Finance Corporation told Congress it loaned 71.385 million dollars to war industries in six months and urged law changes to extend its reach during readjustment. Most loans went to public utilities at 6 to 7 percent.
Restrictions on sugar purchases for homes and public eating places were removed last night. The Food Administration had previously reduced rations to two pounds per person and two pounds per ninety meals, with a four pound cap since hostilities ceased, as supplies from Louisiana cane Western beet and the Cuban crop are expected.
Will Lee, long time agent for Schotten Tea and Coffee Co in St. Louis, returns home to the city and will on January 1 represent Meyer Bros Coffee and Spice Co on the road, as Schotten moves to exclusive mail order. Lee chose the new traveling post over a substantial St. Louis office offer.
Captain William G. Jones leads medical corps aides guiding seven boys wounded in major battles through Little Rock to Hot Springs hospital. Private James C. Thompson of Mt. Enterprise Texas recalls swimming the Marne under fire and losing an arm with a knee wound. Other Cunningham brothers are expected home for Christmas as one transfers to Camp Travis.
C. E. Driver, recently named manager for the Co-Op Dairy Co., arrived from Eureka Missouri to supervise preparations for opening on the 25th. The Sixth street and Ohio avenue facility is being prepared with a concrete floor and other alterations. Directors rejected a German made clarifier $500 cheaper than an American one, citing patriotism and preference for American equipment. A German salesman claimed a warehouse full of such machines but could not sell them due to anti German sentiment after the war.
E. S. Neece and his daughter Miss Clara come home after visiting St Louis where another daughter Miss Lulu Neece is seriously ill with pneumonia in a local hospital.
Mrs. R. R. Cunningham of East Seventh street has word from a nurse at Westhampton hospital that her son Sergeant W. D. Cunningham who was gassed in the Argonne has arrived back from overseas and is improving satisfactorily. another son of Mr. and Mrs. R.
New York December 4. Soldiers disabled during the war will receive 65 dollars a month during their re education period directed by the federal board for vocational training. Dr C A Prosser director announced the government authorized the board to make this payment with an additional ten dollars if they have dependents.
An advertisement hawks Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. It claims to cure both sexes and children and offers mail order at $1.25 with a two months treatment per bottle. Dr FE W Hall St Louis lists it among druggists.
Egg makers tout a feed mix as the best method to stimulate laying, claiming abundant eggs while prices are high. The message emphasizes a proven effect from the additive and guides farmers on how to use it effectively.
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