Three Contests Highlight Nophomores Versus Frenimen
Nophomores face Frenimen across three contests in a tight series. Teams clash in basketball and related events as players vie for early season dominance and regional bragging rights.
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1899
Page
7
Nophomores face Frenimen across three contests in a tight series. Teams clash in basketball and related events as players vie for early season dominance and regional bragging rights.
George Anamosa, a sophomore, won the oratorical crown in a school contest between sophomores and freshmen held in the auditorium before a large crowd. Miss Jennie Allen won first in essay, Miss Margaret Lister first in declamation, with Lulu Menefee and Ed Smith taking second in their events. Anamosa, despite throat trouble, delivered a standout oration and plans to study law while working for Evening Sentinel and Morning Capital.
The Bunceton Tribune notes serious patronage shifts as local merchants prize advertising from wholesale mail order houses. It calls out a nearby merchant who has not advertised recently while Sedalia’s big house supports the paper with ads. The piece implies customers favor advertisers who promote goods.
Oath by Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo pledges one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason notes the affidavit dated December 6, 1886. Also mentions internal treatment and telegraph death notice for Nellie Burke in Kansas City.
W A Stroud of Popomoke City Maryland endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saying he never used a remedy equal to it for colic and diarrhoea. He reports never needing more than one or two doses to cure the worst case in himself or children and notes the product is for sale by all druggists.
Young men of the First M E church organized a group called The Young Men's Fraternity. Officers elected include President K K A Higdon Vice President L B Watrous Secretary Leo Harris and Treasurer Arthur Patton. A committee of B B Brereton R A Higdon and Will Stark was appointed to draft the constitution and by laws. Weekly meetings are set for Fridays in the church parlors with an invitation to city youths to join.
A vintage ad promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder to shake into shoes. It claims relief for swollen nervous hot tired feet, smarting feet, blisters callous spots coins bunions, and promises comfort. Trial package free in LeRoy New York. Sold by druggists and shoe stores.
Smithton schools lose their principal as Professor Coleman resigns amid a surplus of applicants for the vacancy. Multiple candidates compete to take over the district’s leadership. Little scratches and wounds risk infection. De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve advertised as a proven antiseptic treatment for piles ulcers sores and skin diseases by Servant’s Pharmacy.
Seven members were initiated into Fidelity council No 53 Knights and Ladies of Security last night followed by a banquet. An advertisement urges readers with piles to try De Witts Witch Hazel Salve via Servants Pharmacy as a reliable cure.
The first in a series of commencement exercises at George R. Smith College highlighted student speakers and the institution’s traditional rites. The program reflected on academic achievements and community ties as graduates prepared for future endeavors.
Mrs wife uses Chamberlains Pain Balm with great relief and Sean calls it a splendid liniment for rheumatism and household use. W J Cuyler of Red Creek New York cites it among trusted remedies as a prominent village merchant endorses the product. For sale by all druggists.
An old-style medical advertisement promises quick relief for liver congestion with DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills sold by Servant's Pharmacy. The text also notes a potential basketball offer for Roxy Roach to play in Danville New Jersey, with a likelihood of acceptance unless a closer offer arises.
Liberty school eight miles south of the city ended an eight month term with a successful program. Teacher B. B. Brereton received high satisfaction from patrons. The G I A will sponsor a grand quilt raffle and supper for the B of L E at the Royal Tribe hall on Thursday April 20 with fifteen cent admission.
A note states J. W. Washington known as the West India Kid has moved from the Alamo to the Metropolitan barber shop and his old proposition remains valid.
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