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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Democrat
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
2
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A discussion warns many new car owners are inexperienced drivers who risk accidents on busy streets. It stresses cautious speeds, safe stopping ability, and the need for an open clear path to avoid collisions with pedestrians or other vehicles.
The Detroit Free Press notes April exports reached 715 million dollars, best since January, with imports down to 270 million. The trade balance favors the United States at 442 million, signaling America’s shift from debtor to creditor nation as war supplies demand wanes and foreign rehabilitation materials rise. Economic experts favor using American capital in foreign parts to cement creditor status.
The San Francisco Bulletin reprints a biography excerpt praising Benjamin Franklin for initiating wartime peace efforts and winding down the Revolution. Senator Lodge’s quip frames this as a joke on his own colleagues amid debates on Wilsonian policy and postwar dominion.
United States Bureau of Markets notes Kansas City market activity on June 12. Cattle receipts 3500 with calves 400. prices range heavy beef steers 11.50 to 10.60, light beef steers 9.50 to 5.15, cows and heifers 6.65 to 14.00, veal calves 12.25 to 4.75, stockers 7.40 to 13.40. Hogs receipts 7000 with prices heavier by 25 to 30 cents. heavies 20.70 to 20.85, mediums 20.50 to 20.80, lights 20.30 to 20.75, pigs 18.00 to 19.75.
An Ames Iowa Intelligence piece argues against using alcohol as a cure for colic and stomach pain. It cautions readers to seek medical help or use Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy instead, noting a common misconception that whiskey provides relief.
United States Bureau of Markets in St Louis notes cattle receipts at 4000 with dull uneven trade. Heavy beef steers 10.75 to 5.00, light beef steers 10.50 to 4.75, veal calves 12.50 to 16.25. Hogs receipts 11800, market active up to 15 cents higher. Heavy 20.75 to 20.85, medium 20.50 to 10.80, lights 19.50 to 20.75, extras 10.00 to 19.25.
Kansas City June 12 prices list butter creamery 48c firsts 46c seconds 44c packing 41c Eyes firsts 37c seconds 32c.
Kansas City market report dated June 12 shows Wheat receipts at 8 cars with No 1 hard 2.48 to 2.50, No 2 2.48, No 1 red 2.42 to 2.44. Corn indices list No 2 mixed 1.76 to 1.77, No 3 1.74, No 2 white 1.76 to 1.79, No 3 1.76. Oats No 2 white 70 to 70 14c, No 2 mixed 68 to 14c. Rye 1.33 to 1.36. Hay market steady with choice fim ing 58 to 39, choice prairie 40 to 41. Grain market closes with Corn July 1.72 1/2, Sept 1.6214, Dec 1.42 15.
Sedalia Serum Co resumes operations in connection with the Producers' Pkg Co formerly Old Farmers' Pkg Co. The notice mentions animal handling and vaccination context with reference to immunity of hogs or unvaccinated shoots for sale. Office listed as 321 W. Second and phone 246.
Surgeons emphasize prompt first treatment for cats burns bites and wounds. An efficient antiseptic applied quickly prevents infection and starts healing at once. Borozne is promoted as the total antiseptic and healing agent for use on man or yeast. Buy it now and be ready in an emergency. Sold by W E tard Drug Co.
The Methodist Missionary society held an ice cream supper that was well attended and raised a neat sum. Miss Willie Winters of Sedalia is visiting Mrs. W. H. Winters this week. Mrs. Walter Winters returned from a pleasant visit with her brother. Charley Howe and James Copass are noted visitors from Sedalia and Clarksburg. Sermons are planned at the Methodist church on Sunday June 5 led by Rev Hargis, and Rev Ben F. Dinwiddie will preach at the Baptist church on Sunday June 15. Kellener brothers reported their new threshing outfit arriving in good shape and soon ready for harvest.
A warning notes children poisoned by worms suffer pale sickly health and may die. It urges prompt treatment using White's Cream Verms to restore health and prevent fatal outcomes.
Community leaders of Lamonte Missouri urge the county court Pettis county hard roads club Sedalia Chamber of Commerce and the Missouri state highway commission to permanently establish the Southern highway through Lamonte as currently located and marked. The document cites local banks churches population and road-building machinery purchases to support the request amid broader highway politics and local opposition to route changes.
A parent committee organized to reserve space on the courthouse lawn for families of service members. E B Bylander chairs the fair grounds group with other officers directing a demobilization and celebration program including free punch service at Liberty Park dance.
A long list of property deeds records transfers across numerous townships and cities. The entries name buyers and sellers, property descriptions, and price figures for parcels on streets and avenues including Smithton Elk Fork Flat Creek and Greer Ridge townships, Houstonia and Hughesville, with amounts ranging from 1 to 59 500 dollars.
A fragment discusses methods for perfecting sight and rendering genuine eye comfort. The piece hints at a single-vision approach amid multiple techniques and emphasizes the goal of clear, comfortable vision.
The balance on hand April 24 is 15 484 14. Receipts during May amount to 110 56. Disbursements for May are 2 265 88, leaving a balance on hand 13 528 82. Red Cross Membership Fund shows balance 31 85 on April 24 with no receipts in May.
Chicago June 12 Associated Press says both sides in the nationwide strike report progress with the Commercial Telegraphers Union claiming 18 000 to 20 000 operators quit yesterday and more may follow. Western Union and Postal Telegraph officials say delays are minimal and the strike is nearly ended. An order directs Railway Telegraphers to stop handling telegraph business at 6 am June 14 affecting about 80 000 operators and 60 000 railroad offices.
About 200 commercial telegraphers men and women will walk out of local graph company offices in Kansas City tomorrow as union president Harry Hall reports. Hall says half of the city’s operators are involved while a meeting to discuss strike actions is set for tonight. Western Union manager G W Brownson says the city remains unaffected and calls the strike blown up. Postal officials report conditions near normal.
Glenn and Lloyd Ripley expand holdings by purchasing 183 acres from E. H. Weinrich, bringing the Ripley estate to 393 acres near their father S Ripley’s farm five miles east of Sedalia. The land is described as good with fair improvements.
Home remedy advertisement states scratches do not cure illness and cause bleeding. It promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for instant itch relief and mentions a permanent cure after a few applications. Sold by W. B. Bard Drug Co.
A movie actor says he has not heard today's merger rumors and cannot confirm which film company he is currently aligned with. He notes uncertainty about the potential corporate changes affecting the industry.
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