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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1905
Page
7
Two 16 year old girls were found in a box car in Leavenworth Kansas while visiting from St Louis Their story reflects a harsh start to life in the tramp lifestyle Local society notes list residents and visitors from Sedalia Florence and Knob Noster with community events and upcoming school efforts Also promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for babies in an unrelated ad listing
Officers Joyce and Evans discover two young women Pearl Marquette and Avis Dixon living as hoboes in a Missouri Pacific box car near the Home mine yard. The women, from St. Louis, were taken to police headquarters fed and rested, then placed in a protective home on Walnut Street while parents were sought. They described a life of park loitering and staying out late, separated from home and protection, crying over their fate.
The text compares lock types and notes that certain imitations use a shell like case with no key-way, making tampering easier. It advises choosing a better trade marked lock for outbuildings like a barn or shed to resist tampering and provide stronger security.
An old hardware advertisement promotes absolute home security and urges immediate action before a lawn mower is stolen. It lists Smith Marshall Howe Hardware Co at 114 W. Second and 110 W. Main Streets in Sedalia and urges customers to act now.
Personal security valued at $2,000 is offered. The lender is unknown but addressed to J. O. M. in care Sentirel. The note promises repayment at twenty dollars per month and a fifty dollar bonus for providing the loan.
William M. Moore and Ada Weikal, both of this city, were married last evening at 8:30 at the home of Rev. J Lincoln Ellis pastor of the Second Congregational church officiating.
The advertisement asserts that nourishment through the stomach is essential to strength and health. It claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat and strengthens the digestive system, curing appetite loss, indigestion, dyspepsia, and related stomach troubles. Sold by W. Ke Bard Drug Co.
The Knights of Columbus met Tuesday and planned to confer the first, second and third degrees before the first Sunday in September. About forty candidates and several visiting knights are expected to attend.
Dora McBroom, 16, daughter of a wealthy family, shot herself after a dispute with her parents over a romance with farmer David Cole. She aimed at her heart but missed. her mother collapsed from shock. Cole retrieved a ring from Dora and she fired the pistol, then collapsed at his feet.
Several hundred Epworth League members from Oklahoma and the India Territory gather at Islangs Park in Guthrie Oklahoma to open their annual assembly. The event runs through August 25 with devotional services and speakers including Capt Nichmond P. Hobson, late of the U.S. Navy, as a principal attraction.
A dated health note claims more than half of men over 60 suffer kidney and bladder disorders due to prostate enlargement. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy, citing Mr. Rodney Burcett of Rock Port Missouri who reports relief after two bottles, and notes availability at Arington Pharmacy.
A reunion at Mr. and Mrs. William Logas home at Ninth and Center streets gathers relatives from New Orleans Dallas Montgomery City and local areas. Guests include Mrs. Harold Tolin Mrs. John Kouver Mr. and Mrs. Lozes and infant George Walter and E Loges and others.
C Unger of Maple Street in campa ign IL writes of a yearlong hacking cough mis diagnosed as consumption. He claims Foley's Honey and Tar cured him after using one bottle and notes Arlington pharmacy sold it.
Doctor H. W. Wood announces remodeling improvements at his opera house and will open next Sunday with a double bill for fair week. The Chase-Lister theatrical company and a vaudeville show headline the bill, with two performances daily one in the afternoon and one in the evening.
An old advertisement promotes a powder named Alsa's Foot E Base to relieve corns bunions and swelling of feet. It claims quick soothing relief and is sold at druggists and shoe stores.
Miss Amanda H Lundberg and Fireman McPrearty tied their vows last evening at Trinity English Lutheran Church with Rev. F M Lesher presiding. The newlyweds will reside on South Ohio Street with the bride’s mother.
Fragmentary text mentions yellow clothes unattractive and keeping them wine red, plus garbled retail phrases about a one ounce package priced six cents and beverage sign references. Reading lacks coherent event or人物 details.
In Freeland Pa an impoverished mother Mrs Ostar Horn starved herself to feed her four other children and her twins who were frail and unable to cry. Neighbors found the scene after the husband’s earlier assault conviction led to ostracism. Local relief aided the youngsters and authorities removed the mother’s body.
In Thermopolis Wyoming Mayor Enderly halted a drunken cowboy parade by confronting the raiders with his fists after issuing a prior proclamation. The bout ended quickly with the mayor prevailing, the cowboys not shooting amid the clash. The piece also promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a health tonic and details reader offers for The Common Sense Medical Adviser.
Arlington pharmacy sells remedies claiming to cure Peicht's disease diabetes bladder stones urinary issues and related conditions. The ad presents a broad list of ailments and asserts cures without medical approval.
Real Singer machines offered with manufacturer support and local representatives. The Singer Company promises permanent reliability and service. Visit 106 West Main Street Sedalia Missouri for purchases.
Sedalia camp No 6570 M W A will meet in the K of P hall on East 8th street on Wednesday August 16 1905 for the transaction of irregular business Visiting neighbors invited to attend. Sam W Jams V 4 B Z E Codding Clerk.
Harrisburg Pa August 1 The Democratic state convention met in adjourned session at the Lyceum theatre to nominate a candidate for the supreme court Endorsement favored for Jean Stewart the Republican nominee with possible fusion support from independents for William H Berry for state treasurer The Democratic state central committee was not endorsed and Stewart’s candidacy was expected to be endorsed by the convention
Bramit and Grote advertise Vigoral Health with Big 8 flour claims. The promotion emphasizes superior quality and health benefits for consumers.
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