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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Democrat
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
6
Missouri farmers battle armyworms and replant crops while chinch bugs threaten new damage as June promises heavy work. Entomologists urge dust barriers and chemical lines. rain periods hamper barriers but offer other control like tar and creosote. The state college of agriculture offers aid and inquiries, while Sedalia Boosters announce new members.
Attendance on Sunday school in June six at the First Christian church totaled 573 with divisions: Beginners 53 primary 78 junior 84 intermediate 80 and adult 278. Offerings were 16 dollars excluding the Children's day special.
James McCarthy, living on the R. T. Fleming farm north of Sedalia, fell from a ladder while picking cherries Friday evening. He suffered a compound fracture of the left wrist, was treated by Dr. E. A. Wood, and taken to Maywood hospital Saturday for X rays. By Monday he rested easy and expects to resume farm work in a few days.
A Monday evening social at the Terry hotel honored Mrs. U. G. Stevens with a four course dinner. The event appeared to be a delightful tribute hosted at a notable local venue.
Members of the B. B. chapter, P. E. O., held a celebration for her election as state president. After the repast, attendees visited the Country club house at the state fair grounds for music, games, and diversions.
Sedalia Missouri board of education selects 98 appointments for city public schools for 1914 15 with two high school vacancies from resignations. Contracts must be signed by July 1 or positions will be declared vacant. Several new appointments listed including Martha Letts Eunice Cousley Lara McCluney and many others.
Missouri reports the common grain louse, a greenish wheat pest that feeds on sap in the heads. It develops quickly, may injure late wheat, but weather and natural enemies likely curb it soon. spraying is costly and of limited value.
Growers report an unusually dry spell halting tuber development. Tops remain lush but potato size is small as drought slows growth and dries tops across much of the county. Last year’s shortage due to dry weather left Sedalia with little home grown produce for winter needs.
W G Mayfield of Pettis county Missouri reports a strong pig supply in his neighborhood. Pettis is a major hog producing county with many large breeders and widespread hog raising on farms.
Officers of the Missouri Better Roads Federation gathered at Hotel Terry for their annual meeting to discuss road program priorities and policy goals. Local officials and transport advocates participated in the briefing and planning sessions.
The Missouri Better Roads Federation officers and executive committee are summoned to the Hotel Terry parlors in this city at 7:30 P M Wednesday June 10 for a major meeting. President Richard Jones and vice presidents at large Frank W Buffum E E Peake Jewell Mayes A N Lindsay Geo E McIntosh lead the list with district members including 16 names from Canton Moberly Osborne Tarkio Kansas City and other cities. Thursday morning reports from constitution by laws and ways and means committees will be presented by named members.
The Windsor Advertisers beat the Sedalia Cubs 4 to 3 in twelve innings at Liberty park. Ott Wilson from Windsor umpired, Monigan pitched for Windsor, Workman for Sedalia, with 1 000 spectators watching the long, close contest and Windsor leaving Sedalia to plan a return trip next month.
Clarence D. Boullt son of Mr and Mrs William H Boullt formerly of Sedalia now with the secret service at Kansas City is honored by a graduation announcement. He attended Sedalia High School two years and earned a strong school and athletic record. Graduation exercises for Manual Training High where Boullt is a member will be held on Wednesday evening June 10.
Purporting to cure disease by boosting digestion the ad touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a blood purifier. It claims impure blood weakens immunity and promotes illness and promises relief at drug stores for one dollar.
An old advertisement touts Doan s Ointment for eczema with a testimonial by S W Matthews Augusta Maine and Doan s Regulators for bowel relief priced 25 cents at drug stores. It also promotes Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil for croup with a claim for safety for children and small doses at 25 or 50 cents.
In Warrensburg Missouri on Sunday more than twenty homes of farmers were robbed during a meeting and basket dinner. Three men fled in a car taking silver jewelry money and other valuables. Sheriff Miller is to receive a reward for information leading to capture and conviction.
The Barnums announce the birth of a son Harold Lee Barnum born Monday night June 8 at 300 West Third Street. He shares his name with his late uncle Dr. H L Barnum. Mr. and Mrs G F Orth of East Ninth Street also welcomed a son Monday.
Current indications suggest the potato crop in this section will be shorter than usual. Early reports point to reduced yields due to weather conditions and limited rainfall impacting growth across farms.
John Tucker, described as a former preacher, was arrested Saturday for obtaining money under false pretenses from Sarah Hampton, a blind woman. He posted a $100 bond and will appear in Justice J. B. Rickman's court Tuesday morning.
Harve L. Terry a Darksville born former Huntsville resident now Hotel Terry proprietor Sedalia is a candidate for the state legislature with his name to appear on Pettis county primary ballots August 4. He is a 27 year old former county clerk noted for business acumen and friendly manners. Mrs Terry formerly Miss Claudie Hendrix.
B F Breigg and family of Los Angeles drove to Clinton in three weeks in a Studebaker stopping at Colorado Springs and the Grand Canyon. They are visiting W F Breigg and wife and John Kistler and family who live near the city. W F Breigg was in Los Angeles.
A local report outlines plans to hold the second annual session in Seda Lia this fall. Officials aim to organize meetings, draft agendas, and engage community groups for the upcoming gathering.
John W. Baldwin notes in Cooper county that army worms have ruined 40 to 75 acre corn fields and destroyed wheat blades in places. He compares worse conditions in Cooper with Pettis county where worms are fading, and adds cats were not bothered by the pests.
Webb City Missouri voters approved licensed sale of intoxicating liquors by 1435 to 821 after four years as a dry city. The measure reverses the dry status and restores legal sale within the city limits.
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