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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1902
Page
7
Local ad markets tomatoes corn and fruit with April price mentions. Standard three pound cans feature Van Q peaches or apricots and Q brand fruits in heavy syrups. Prices for other goods available by calling for latest quotes.
Advertising copy for Alvatander at 410 Ohio Street opposite the courthouse promotes painless tooth extractions and describes bridge work as a specialty with a six dollar fee for toad ctowes and bean related services. All work is warranted.
The Chillicothe Democrat warns of heated tempers ahead of the May 5 city election. It cites threats and insults between political rivals and notes a lack of a fighting editor to handle the tensions. An unrelated ad promotes Rocky Mountain Tea by Madison Medicine Co.
William O'Herrin, superintendent of motive power and machinery for the Katy, traveled to Franklin Junction today on official duties.
An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a universal cure for sores burns bruises and wounds with claims of rapid relief of skin diseases and piles. A testimonial from A S Fuller of English Indiana describes a gunshot wound healing after using the salve. Also notes the Katy train porter Thomas Smith on the sick list.
Last fall I suffered a severe attack of muscular rheumatism causing great pain and annoyance. After trying several prescriptions I used Chamberlain's Pain Balm, seen advertised in the South Jerseyman. Two applications brought improvement and one bottle completed the cure as stated by Sallie Harris of Salem New Jersey. For sale by all druggists.
George Rector traveled to Boonville for business today, engaging with local contacts and inspecting planned operations. He is noted for coordinating with regional partners to advance logistical arrangements in the area.
The ad asserts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are superior to pills because they are easier and more pleasant to take, milder in effect, and more reliable. They cleanse and invigorate the stomach and leave the bowels natural, unlike pills which are harsher and often cause constipation. For sale by all druggists.
Bert Wright, a traveling salesman, visited Nevada today, according to local report. The item notes his travel presence and location without additional details.
Mrs. J. T. Murphy and her sister Jessie left for Windsor to join Mr. Murphy who has recently opened a dry goods store there.
Advert says neglect harms health and claims DeWitts Little Early Risers cure biliousness and constipation. Testimonial from M. B. Smith of Butternut Michigan praises the pills as most satisfactory with no griping or nausea. distributed by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
The ad suggests using more milk or mixtures for thin bottle babies and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a product that builds fat and vitality. It offers samples and cites Scott & Bowne of New York as the source.
Miss Lyda B. Rhodes and Mr. Charles Bensford were married at 7 30 this morning at the Rhodes home 310 West Broadway. Rev Boon of the M E Church South officiated in a ceremony attended by relatives and a few friends. The couple departed by fast mail for Omaha to begin residence there.
Harry Bowman, longtime circulator of the Nevada Mail, arrived home this morning for a visit with his family and friends.
The celebrated fortune teller Prof Duncan offers to reveal past present and future and aid in business and love affairs. Consultation available at 135 East Cooper Street Sedalia Missouri.
Selalia Junk Co advertises a free gold watch in exchange for junk items including rags bones stoves bottles and metal scraps. It mentions wagons for pickups and provides Main and Vertioat as the location with telephone numbers 100 and 2638.
Major James Turley formerly of this city is appointed bailiff of the United States court at Kansas City by his old friend Judge Philips. Turley’s new post reflects a senior military man transitioning to a federal court role amid the region’s legal appointments.
An advertisement touts B. B. B. Botanic Blood Balm as a free trial medicine that cures eczema by purifying blood and stopping itching. It promises relief from scars, ulcers, boils, and skin pains, with a paid bottle at drug stores and a free mailed consultation from the Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta Georgia.
Auction sale announced as owner leaving the city with goods offered at own prices. Items available every afternoon at 106 Main Street in E Brighton.
Red Cross Ball Blue promises to whiten clothes and shows a 202 package price of five cents. Spaulding's baseball goods are advertised as cheaper to buy now than by mail order from S M Howe Co.
An advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue for bright white clothes. It offers a large 2 oz package priced at 5 cents and emphasizes its effectiveness in whitening laundry.
Read the Collection Agency Bulletin to be found in the upper right corner of page five this issue. Bell telephone 467. C. C. Lawson attorney at law located in the Katie building offers private loan services.
An advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product. It features a large 2 oz package priced at 5 cents and claims it will whiten faded garments. The copy emphasizes restoring whiteness through a simple home wash use.
An exchange recounts Capt J J Hunker of Newport Navy Yard confronting a notorious bully aboard a ship. The six foot giant terrorized crew until Hunker ordered officers off deck and then faced the bully alone. After a dramatic confrontation the bully was confined to his bunk for three weeks and later became courteous and gentle.
Advertised round trip and one way railroad fares for destinations across the United States and Colorado. Listings include prices from 4.95 to 47.50 with travel windows from May to October 1902 and limits to October 31st 1902. Tickets available from J. W. McLain P & T Sedalia Me and ticket offices.
The piece notes the shift to electric streetcars in Havana, expanding tracks from six to 24 miles and attracting a large crowd eager to ride. It laments motormen speeding ahead of schedules, lacking automatic brakes, and a dangerous streetcar service that rivals island express trains, with fatalities cited as a ongoing concern.
Edward L. Miller dies after a practical joke when a man he ordered to "throw up his hands" draws a pistol and shoots. Joseph P. Brown, a friend, fires four shots while Brown heads home, is halted by two officers. The dead man carried no weapon, hands in pockets.
A collection of brief science items: a water spout rotation estimated at 354 mph, orchid flowers opening and withering together in Java, planetary diameters and densities, and a magnetic survey plan in British India to explore links between sun spots and droughts. The piece notes the historic link between sun spots and Earth magnetism.
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