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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Democrat
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
2
The Sedalia Democrat appeals to family and community to aid a young man at the threshold of manhood. It cites a divine sentiment on grace and urges neighbors to provide support and a helping hand to prevent a life wreck and steer him toward usefulness and honor.
A Sedalia editorial laments a local young man’s fall into temptation after a responsible youth, noting his sacrifice for his widowed mother and his later misstep in St. Louis. It defends his character, cautions against overblown public accusations, and condemns sensational claims by officials while praising another local leader candidate.
The wedding of H. E. Friedly and Dottie M. Shepherd took place Sunday June 21 at 9 39 PM in the Shepherd home Ionia with about fifty guests. Rev McCord officiated as Ed Barrow was best man and Ruby Honey bridesmaid. Guests later shared ice cream cake and gifts of chinaware glassware and silverware.
The census bureau projects the U S population reaching 109 21 992 million by July 1, a gain of over 7 million in four years. Experts weigh how many people the United States can support, with scientists like Prof A P Brigham contributing past estimates in Popular Science Monthly.
The piece notes U S acceptance of mediation by three South American powers as a rare Pan American milestone. It reflects on historic aims since 1826 and Bolivar, praising continental harmony while lamenting the avoidance of controversial topics and the perfunctory nature of many resolutions.
An old advertisement claims beautiful women have good digestion and promises Lains Chamber Tablets will correct faulty digestion. Describes the tablets as easy to take and agreeable in effect and notes availability from all dealers.
A westbound car on City Light and Traction Co tracks collided with Oscar Keck’s automobile near Third Street and Washington Avenue. Keck’s car stalled on the tracks as his engine died, leaving $25 damage to the auto and damage to the streetcar fender. Conductor Cordry and Motorman Nabourn were in charge of the street car.
Washington notes that Walter Johnson, star pitcher for the Washington Senators, married Hazel Lee Roberts daughter of Representative E. J. Roberts at the bride’s home. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Dr. Prettiman the senate chaplain with only Roberts family present. The couple will delay their honeymoon until after the baseball season ends.
After John Cowan's death at 65 friends learned he left 12000 in stocks and bonds in a safety deposit box at a Kewanee bank. His only surviving relative is a nephew confined in the Watertown asylum for the insane.
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