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Sedalia Evening Sentinel in Sedalia, Missouri
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1899
Page
4
Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey Claim for Lung Cure
An 19th century remedy advertises Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a cure for lung irritation believed to precede consumption. It promises strengthened lungs preventing coughs or colds from settling, with a price of twenty five cents at druggists. Potter's prices are advertised as below cost.
Society notes and wedding anniversaries in the city
Miss Celeste Price arrived from Sweet Springs to visit Mrs. Margaret Johns. R E Wilsey of Cincinnati's Rudolph Keynote Co. is in town on bond business. Mr. Cam Montgomery and wife celebrated their wedding anniversary at 803 East Fifteenth with about 25 friends and fine refreshments. James Leffler and Miss Ella Cooper were wed at Judge Parsons home. Leffler of the Katy and his bride have many friends awaiting their happiness at home 518 East Twelfth. Mrs. A C Miner entertained guests on West Fourth in honor of Mrs. R W McGuire of St Louis. duplicate whist and refreshments followed. Mr. and Mrs. J D Franklin hosted the Beta Sigma Omicron Sorority and friends on Quincy Street with dancing and refreshments. guests included Alyce Miner Lucile Brown Gertrude Maltby Mary Temple Blanche Imhoff Bessie Doyle Floyd Tuley John MecLaughlin Chas Rodes Joe Waddell Samuel Kidd. Miss H Rambo was the guest of honor. The Dr Trader property near the Axtell Institute of Magnetic Healing will be located at the northwest corner of Fifth and Osage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Wilsey
Rudolph Keynote & Co
Cincinnati
Cam Montgomery
Harter’s Mills
East Fifteenth
James Leffler
Ella Cooper
Judge Parsons
Leffler
Katy
East Twelfth
A. C. Miner
West Fourth St
R.W. McGuire
St. Louis
Duplicate Whist
C. P. Brown
Doyle
Zimmerman
Morey
Walmsley
D. H. Smith
Dr. Abell
Mesdames Jaynes and Hawkins
J. D. Franklin
Beta Sigma Omicron
Quincey Street
Alyce Miner
Lucile Brown
Gertrude Maltby
Mary Temple
Blanche Imhoff
Bessie Doyle
Dr. Trader
Axtell Institute of Magnetic Healing
Fifth and
Osage
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Recalled Amid Burns Cases
A R eport notes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve linked to skin burns and scalds. The item is under scrutiny as authorities warn consumers to check for quality. Officials urge disposal and caution in future purchases.
Japan’s Streets Display Specialized Bazaar Areas
In various Japanese cities certain streets are dedicated to specific goods. One street sells only wooden and willow ware while another is lined with paper lanterns. A bamboo street displays thousands of bamboo articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Westminster Abbey Coronation Chair Lore Claims Judean Pillow
The coronation chair in Westminster Abbey is described as the same stone Jacob used as a pillow on the starlit plains of Judah. The chair is deemed England’s most precious relic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Abbey
Jacob
Isaac
Abraham
Judah
England
To Measure a Wink with a Chronograph Machine
Experiments describe an ingenious device that blocks a man’s eye to time a wink. The eyelid’s rapid opening and closing triggers a chronograph. The fastest wink recorded is about a sixth of a second.
Wear on Coins Through Repeated Handling
A gold coin endures about 2.0 billion transfers before its stamp is worn away by friction, while a silver coin endures roughly 3.25 billion transactions before becoming fully effaced.
The Ostrich Stride Measured by Scientists
Ornithologists report ostrich stride lengths vary with activity. Feeding yields 20 to 22 inches per step, walking without feeding 26 inches, and frightened birds cover 11 to 14 feet per stride, approaching speeds near twenty five miles per hour.
Free Consultations Offered by Sedalia Specialist
Dr J R Mayhew, a noted nervous and chronic disease expert,opens office at LeGrande Hotel Sedalia. For fourteen days only he offers free consultations examinations and advice with only the medicine cost charged. Cures claimed for catarrh deafness rheumatism paralysis dropsy throat and lung diseases kidney urinary heart and nervous disorders skin and blood stomach ulcers piles eczema contracted limbs asthma scrofula and sexual and women’s health issues. Also treats drunkenness Morphia Cocaine and tobacco habits. previous Keeley Institute leadership noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R.gl Mayhew
Sedalia
LeGrande Hotel
Fourth
Lamine Streets
Mayhew
Keeley Institutes
Kirkwwood
Rockford
Lil
Fargo
N. D
Man Wanted for Sedalia Service Ad
A brief classifieds notice invites readers in Sedalia to place a wants advertisement in the Sentinel column. The ad promises a responsive man will contact applicants the next day, emphasizing a broad appeal regardless of race or size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Sentinel
Wanted Boarders and Painters Notices
Classified notices list boarders wanted at 421 East Sixth Street and painters needed at Wright's 309 South Osage Street. Ads indicate room options and payment copy for insertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Sixth Street
Wright
Osage Street
Economy Among Peasants in South France
A southern France peasant family of five reportedly spends about two pence daily on food. The remark reflects frugal rural living and cost pressures in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Subterranean City in Galicia Poland Population Over 1000
A hidden underground city lies beneath Galicia Austrian Poland housing more than one thousand residents. The population includes men women and children many of whom have never encountered daylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galicia
Austrian
Poland
The Greatest Ray Bengal Bay Size
The greatest bay on earth is Bengal Bay. It spans about 420000 square miles when measured in a straight line between its enclosing peninsulas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bengal
Monks First Made Champacrone in Seventeenth Century
The article notes that Champacrone or Champagne origins trace to monks who produced the beverage in the seventeenth century.
Scott's Emulsion touted as cure for coughs
The ad warns a cough may become serious and suggests Scott's Emulsion as the best remedy. It claims cod liver oil with hypophosphites warms, soothes, strengthens, and has saved thousands. available at druggists for 1.00. It urges consumers to prevent consumption in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Hour Glass Gets Modernized for Egg Boiling Time
A humorous note describes adapting an old hour glass with a time card and scales to gauge egg cooking. Two minutes yields soft boiled, three more minutes marks medium, seven minutes for well done, ten for hard boiled, then the glass is reset for another twenty three minute boil to achieve a mealy yolk without indigestion.
Tea Adverse Reactions Reported in Health Note
A historical health note warns that tea injures many people. It suggests watching the face for flushing after drinking and indigestion as signs. If adverse effects occur, discontinue tea and switch to cocoa.
James Sheldon and Belle Williams Sentenced for Lewd Conduct
James Sheldon and Belle Williams each received five days in jail for lewd conduct today. Dr. W. Ferguson attended Mrs. George Hughes, formerly Mrs. John T. Major, who is critically ill north of Georgetown. A circulating report claimed O. M. Barnett had died, but it proved false. Barnett remains in the same condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sheldon
Belle Williams
W. 4. Ferguson
George Hughes
John T. Major
Georgetown
O. M. Barnett
Barnett
Youngest College President Questioned
A reader from Highland Kansas corrects the claim that Mr. McCracken of Westminster College is the youngest president. He says Prof Roy V Magers of Highland University is 25 and has held the post for two years, becoming 23 at his initial appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland, Kans
Kansas City
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Merbert Graffis
Chas. E. Baker
the Sentinel Publishing Co
Court House Square
Horn
Missouri
Celeste Price
Sweet Springs
Margaret Johns
DeWitt
Sedalia Markets
Too
Ohio ST
W. E. Poindexter
Man
DR. J. As
LeGrande
Champacrone
Scott * Bowne
New York
East Sedali
E. A. Coe, Aho
Potter
Eugenie
Victoria
Morgan & Wright
Wheeler & Wilson
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