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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1899
Page
4
The Semi- NES management enhances advertiser support by hiring Henry Albert, an experienced ad writer, to lead the Sentinel’s advertising department. His services are available to advertisers, with calls welcomed via telephone 260 for copy preparation.
The article describes Domingo Martinez as one of Havana’s most unpopular men, accusing him of torture and coercion of Cubans, claiming he was Spain’s paid assassin and that his family is trained to deem criminals unworthy of sympathy. It notes his brief New York visit and his roles under Spanish and American authorities.
The text details Martinez proposing a policy to Major-General Ludlow and the Cuban police force’s threat to resign over his appointment. It quotes Martinez advising close contact with rogues and avoiding second chances for thieves, noting twenty one assassination attempts and describing him as a thin wiry man with keen eyes and a longshoreman grip.
Rham a Sama known as the Primitive Man from the Himalayas toured Geneva Lausanne and Neufchatel as a living Adam. Scientists questioned his origins and a Lausanne report says he confessed to being born in Savoy, not Asia, exposing him as a Savoyard impostor.
A traveler arrived in Sedalia and failed to pause at the Commercial Hotel, leading to an unspecified outcome. The incident notes neglect of his own interests and cites the above result.
Henry county residents endured a sleepless night as Clinton Lodge No 1 Infernal Order of Rainmakers staged a cloud-busting session on Lovers' Leap hill with shotguns and anvils. The forecasted shower failed as deep thunder and 13 inch bolts from ten miles away mocked the effort, leaving citizens angry and swearing at the organizers.
Miss Jennie Morey visits Warrensburg. Harry Huff travels to Pleasant Hill. A A Hudson and son visit Beaman. Mrs J M Baldwin and Miss Pield go to Dresden. DH Lovelace, uncle of Officer Frank Lovelace, in town from Clifton City. Harry Rider attends relative’s funeral in Warrensburg. Weaver of Tipton and Sam Adams of Dresden stay at Commercial hotel. Linemen under foremen Lyda and Fawkoner travel to Syracuse MO this afternoon. Traveling Auditor E W Stewart arrives from New Haven. Dr Ryland Tuck of Houstonia returns from business trip. County court adjourns to next Tuesday for road cases. Will J Fewell and son Edgar depart for Blackburn then El Paso TX. R E L Smith and daughter Virginia visit county clerk. Mrs Gallagher near death at daughter’s home. Will Johnson and Jim Turley released from jail for disturbing the peace. Second Regiment orchestra rehearses for free concert at Liberty Park. Justice Kinsey frees Alice Brown for disturbing Minnie Hearn. Miss Juliet Seip of Atchison visits Jefferson City. Mac O W L Cloud, ex-Sedalia resident now in Kansas City, addresses GAR veterans in Lincoln. Prof A J Smith to speak at Broadway Presbyterian Church. James Glass injured on Ohio excavation. Chas O'Donnell leaves for New York after mother’s death.
A woman advertises for a husband with life energy and courage and suggests girls give a man Rocky Mountain Tea to help. The note adds to consult a druggist for the product and its claimed effects.
Jordan Washington seeks 200 regular patrons for his Shine stand at the Metropolitan barber shop offering a daily shine for 50 cents a month. The town buzzes about the affordable grooming option and steady customer base.
Miss Lulu Bureford entertained a party of friends last night at her home on North Prospect with hospitality and conversation.
Ed Hall died at his Westlake farm near Lamonte after a heart trouble and dropsy. Born in Greenbrier Virginia fifty two years ago he lived thirty five years in Pettis county. He leaves a widow four daughters and two sons. Funeral was held yesterday afternoon with burial at Lamonte.
Rivers asserts he can judge the baseball club's performance without papers noting its wins or losses. He recalls Brooks loudly praising the team after victories and remaining silent and subdued after defeats.
A Portland medical tale recounts Monte the cocker spaniel that drank at saloons for three years. Under Dr. Pilkington's care the dog sobered and now walks straight, refusing all alcohol despite tempting scenes.
A brief scene recalls a break in on Jinkins Street with a sequel line where Sandbag asks for news and Updepord Dick reveals he contracted measles a week later. The dialogue hints at a neighborhood incident and a health note connected to it.
A survey notes 647 of 100000 attempted deaths by self harm succeed in Prussia. Depth records reach 2000 fathoms for ships. Panama Isthmus area deaths exceed other regions. U S public domain 1.835 billion acres with 139.5 million reserved and 637.3 million appropriated. Alaska omitted. Rockall described as a small, magnetic island off Scotland, rarely visited.
Fayette resident P Bruce stays at Kaisers while Windsor's Mrs M D Jackson visits. Katy officials Conductor Blair and Brakeman J B Tuttle lay off. Warsaw figures Marshal Crawford and Sheriff Prussing as guests. W H Ritchie returns from West tour for mail contracts. Mae McCubbin returns from Bunceton Boonville trip. Nebraska City sisters Mrs Douglass and Mrs Adams in town en route to Windsor for the funeral of Mr Moser who died Wednesday night at New Franklin.
J L Wogan of St Joseph WS M McDonald of Clinton and W H Pemberton of Columbia are registered at Hotel Sicher. The note confirms registration details for Castorita at the listed hotels.
The soothing healing properties and pleasant taste of Chamberlains Cough Remedy have made it a favorite with people everywhere. For sale by Servant Harker Drug Co. 508 Ohio St J D Kautzman 104 West Main St and Otis W. Smith corner Fifth and Engineer Streets.
The Clover Leaf route offers an Epworth League excursion to Put in Bay on August 14 with a special train of sleepers chair cars and coaches. Round trip with breakfast and a week of board at Notel Victory is 19.50. return by August 28. A no board option is 9.00 round trip. Side trips include Buffalo Niagara Falls and Thousand Islands. Inquiries to J E Davenport 505 Olive St St Louis.
Hamilton Clark of Chauncey Georgia says he suffered itching piles for twenty years before using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. Two boxes completely cured him. Beware counterfeit products and unsafe imitations. Servant Harker Drug Co.
A brief ad from Servant Harker Drug Co claims that a few drops of Eclipse Mosquito Chaser provide perfect protection from mosquitoes. The note presents a simple consumer remedy without technical details.
Take to the woods when summer comes with a hundred Minnesota lakes camping grounds and trout streams. Circuit Tours via St Paul Duluth Great Lakes Mackinaw Detroit and Buffalo. The Burlington Route offers fast daily service to the north. Write J C Bramhall T P A Kansas City LW Wakeley G PA St Louis.
Purported honest remedy Foley's Honey and Tar claims to offer comfort and relief in the worst cases and to effect a cure in the early stages for consumptives.
The Sedalia reader known newsboy Kohle has returned from a trip to St Louis. He also spent a day in Madison Illinois with friend Percy Kennedy.
The piece warns that kidney disease is the leading cause of death among adults and urges immediate use of Foley's Kidney Cure with a guarantee. It advertises bottles priced 50 cents to a dollar.
Grain-O offers a coffee like drink with opposite effects. It tones the stomach aids digestion and strengthens the nerves. Priced at 15c and 25c per package.
Advertises Eagle Eye Salve in tubes as a guarantee cure for dim vision styes granulated lids and sore eyes with speedy effect and sold by reputable druggists.
Servant Harker Drug Co reports that Eclipse Mosquito Chaser ensures a tranquil night with no disturbances, offering relief from pests and a calm slumber.
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