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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Democrat
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1918
Page
3
The article defends President Wilson against congressional disrespect in his address before departure for a historic trip. It argues such jeers reflect jealousy and praises his leadership and foresight, predicting warm reception abroad and support for his conference role.
The text argues that democratic governments, despite initial weaknesses, prevailed over autocratic German rule in war. It credits democracy with stronger resolve, better education, and higher moral purpose, leading to the destruction of autocratic systems and the enduring strength of democratic nations.
A vocal argument criticizes funding for foreign colonies and alien education, noting taxpayers pay for both native and alien schooling while aliens vote equally. The speaker calls for assimilation requirements and stresses unity in potential wartime mobilization, with satirical references to postwar figures.
Kansas City market report shows cattle receipts at 5 000 with steady tone and hog receipts at 10 000 with prices down about 10 cents. Prime fed steers bring 18.00 to 20.44, dressed beef steers 15.00 to 18.00, cows and heifers 5.50 to 13.50, stockers 6.50 to 14.25, bulls 6.50 to 13.50, calves 6.00 to 13.50. Hog prices range 16.75 to 17.60 for heavy to packer/butcher categories.
Physicians urge strict isolation for those with bad colds to prevent spread to family and associates. They argue colds are highly contagious and that early treatment with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy can shorten the illness.
St Louis cattle receipts reach about 5000 with prices 10 to 15 cents higher. Native steers bring 11.50 to 12.00, yearling steers and heifers 10.50 to 15.50, calves 7.75 to 9.50. Hogs total 24000 with prices steady. light hogs 17.25 to 17.40, mixed 17.25 to 17.55, heavy 17.50 to 17.60.
Wheat receipts total 70 cars with market steady. Prices shown for No 1 hard 2.25, No 2 2.22 2.25, No 2 red 2.24. Corn mixed 1.49 to 1.52 for No 2 and No 3, mixed 1.47 to 1.49. Oats white 31 4c, No 2 72 to 72 13c. Rye 1.51. Hay market firm with top timothy 27.50 to 28.00 and prairie 28.00 to 29.00. Grain futures: Dec corn 1.421 5, Jan 1.41, Feb 1.39 5, March 1.59 1.
Kansas City Missouri December 12 Butter Creamery firsts 60c seconds 58c packing 41c Eggs firsts 60c seconds 47c
Charges were made that regular army officers oppose the national guard system so bitterly they seek to make its existence impossible. The remarks were voiced at the adjutant generals session in St Paul Minnesota on December 11.
Paris dispatch reports a French commission reaching Berlin to assist in repatriating French prisoners. They will also probe the Langenstza prison camp incident in Prussian Saxony where nine French prisoners were killed and fifteen wounded.
Robert Bealert shows slight influenza improvement. Porter Mareum eldest son of Mrs Belle Mareum dies from influenza and is buried in High Point cemetery after funeral at home with Rev Hargis officiating. John M Howe reports F M Miller death at Sedalia hospital from paralysis, burial at Longwood cemetery. Ira McClure of the US Army is on furlough visiting his parents in Hughesville. Ernest Philips of Herndon visits this week.
Advertises Chamberlain's Tablets as a stomach and liver tonic aiding digestion and bowel function. Claims to restore natural stomach and bowel health and improve dullness and constipation, urging trial with assurance of pleasing effects.
The recorder lists numerous property deeds filed for record in the week ending December 10, 1918. Transfers involve multiple townships and streets including Heath's Creek Longwood Cedar and Smithton with values from 40 to 10 000 dollars. Notable parties include A H Kueker James A Strole W W Cecil John W Baldwin Frank Younger Mary Tillberry and Thornton Scott among others.
Henry C Sory of Tulsa Oklahoma and Belle Ss Post of Warsaw are recorded as applying for marriage licenses.
An advice note promotes better digestion by eating moderately and chewing thoroughly. It suggests spacing five hours between meals and taking one Chamberlain's Tablet after supper to restore meal enjoyment.
Ottawa Ontario reports the casualty list dated December 11 includes Arthur Stubblefield Mokane Missouri and a prisoner released. Also notes that General Foch accepts an invitation to visit New York City and is upcoming in the American briefing.
Mayor Hylan invited Marshal Foch to visit New York after World War I armistice. Foch replied with gratitude and accepted, noting he values the honor of the city and the invitation to enjoy its hospitality. Date to be set after peace terms are finalized.
Washington announces that government supervision over the steel industry and steel price fixing will end December 31. The War Industries Board disclosed the decision during a conference with industry spokesmen.
Mrs. Clay Fry of Ferguson Station Missouri extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as splendid medicine. She says it helps her children at the first sign of croup and relieves her own coughs or chest colds after only a few doses.
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