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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1899
Page
7
Readers are urged to share flower seed coupons to receive a sample seed package, coupons worth $1, and full details. Send name and address with 2c stamp to American Seed Co., 335 Broadway, N.Y., today for the offer.
The National Educational Association meets in Los Angeles from July 11 to 14, 1899. The Great Rock Island Route issued a book with views and information on trains rates and routes, to be requested by postcard or letter to John Sebastian G P A Chicago.
The Sentinel offers ready to print sale bills at low prices and advertises polishing services for ladies' shoes at Fourth and Ohio. Shoes may be left and called for if desired.
A Sedalia National Bank advertisement offers secured loans from 1000 dollars upward with six percent interest and moderate expenses. It notes portal payments allowed and is signed by Joux FF Bothwell, Attorney, at the Bank Building location.
The article highlights Longans in Sedalia offering an Ivory like finish via their steam laundry services. It notes specialized cleaning and finishing for fabrics, promising a refined, durable result.
The Sentinel employs more printers than any other establishment in Sedalia and every worker is a first class union artist.
Ten daily passenger trains run through Sedalia with wide vestibules plate glass muet and cinder proof cars. Steam heat Pintch gas and safety and comfort are highlighted. For rates routes maps and general information contact J. W. McCray P. and T. Sedalia Mo.
One way rate to all mainline points in California from San Diego to Redding inclusive set at $3430. Proportionate rates apply to all branch line points within the state.
One way fares to Portland Tacoma Seattle and Spokane set at 31.70 dollars. Rates to intermediate points limited not to exceed cheese.
The Missouri Pacific announces sale dates June 20, July 4, 18, August 5, Sept 5 and 19 offering round trip tickets to many points across British Columbia and multiple U S states. Tickets are valid 21 days for return with liberal stopovers and a minimum $900 selling rate. Special two dollar addition for a round up on the June 25 to July 8 offer. Colorado trips Pueblo Colorado Springs Denver from $21.55 to $21.85. Some routes shown with specific dates and agents listed.
St Louis sleeper from Sedalia on the Katy flyer departs midnight open to passengers at 8 30 pm. Through sleeper to Chicago leaves Sedalia at midnight arriving 2 30 pm with through connections east. For extremely low one way and round trip rates to various points call or address for details.
One way fares to San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego are set at 34 30 with daily on sale.
One way to Helena and Butte from the Northwest region priced at 30 dollars maximum. One way to Portland Oregon and to Seattle and Tacoma Washington listed at 31.70. Tickets on sale daily.
Fare offers one journey plus two for the return, valid for 21 days. Applies to Texas Kansas Arkansas Louisiana Missouri Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico with travel dates July 4 and 18 August 1 and 15 September 5 and 19.
A reader endorses Grain-O made from pure grains as a coffee substitute. She notes initial dislike but after a week it becomes indispensable, praising its nourishing properties for adults and children. Package available from grocers for 15¢ or 25¢ with preparation directions.
A medical advertorial claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests food without stomach aid and restores diseased digestive organs, presenting it as the only remedy that permanently cures dyspepsia. Servant Harker Drug Co.
Advertising copy promotes Murat Halstead's Life and Achievements of Admiral Dewey. Claims over 500 pages, 8 by 10 inches, near 100 halftone illustrations, color map, price 1.50. Enormous demand, big commissions, outfit free, write Dominion Company Caron Building Chicago.
Servant Harker Drug Co presents Eclipse Mosquito Chaser as a solution to evenings disrupted by mosquitoes offering pest relief for porches and outdoor areas.
A blotchy medical claim touts Dr Bel's Pine-Tar-Boney as a forerunner to consumption. It promises to cure and strengthen the lungs so coughs or colds won’t settle there. Sold for twenty five cents at all druggists.
A fragment mentions Eclipse Mosquito and Servant Harker Drug Co, implying a product or cure claim. No clear event or date provided.
See Watch highlights availability of ice cream varieties and candies for picnic luncheons, noting brands and flavors promoted for summer gatherings.
Local ads list ice cream soda priced at 5 cents from Fleischmann's Pharmacy. FamilyMasning priced at 20 cents per dozen at Bowman and Derry. Laundry and children's hair cutting for ages two and under offered at Alano Barber Shop. Leave orders at 12 South Kentucky Street.
Ten additional infantry volunteer regiments will be organized for the Philippines, numbered 38 to 47, with recruitment centered in New England and the central western states. Kansas and Pennsylvania named as prime recruitment fields, while units will be sent to reinforce General Otis as soon as organized and equipped.
Washington reports United States Minister in Caracas says insurgents under Gen. Curiano Castro were crushed by government troops after an 18 hour battle in Los Andes. Insurgent losses about 800 killed and wounded. government losses about 300.
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