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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1899
Page
8
Local sale lists discounted textiles and garments from 5c to 75c with selections in calicoes muslin denims dress goods silks and table linens. Mens wear features percale shirts night shirts and boys overalls priced for immediate sale.
Heavy silent damask for tables offered at 22 cents a yard with 75 cent grade cloths at 48 cents. Linen towels and bath towels advertised with sizes and prices, plus embroideries and bandanna ties in multiple patterns. Market notes claim values around 35 cents to 75 and yard rates around one dollar.
Dr D Laverne promotes Nerve and Brain Tonic Tablets as a cure for nervous disorders loss of brain power leucorrhea lassitude sexual weakness and nightly emissions. Ordered by mail for $1 from Aug T Fleischmann Sedalia Missouri. Also note local laundry finish promotion by Longan’s Sedalia Steam Laundry and Sentinel printing services.
The Rough Riders Cycling Club organized at Seda lia Cycle Co. meeting. W H Reynolds elected president Bert Scheer vice president M C Faust secretary. They plan a Muddy Creek run and the fourth annual Smithton Sedalia road race on September 19 and join the flower parade.
A Moberly excursion brought several hundred Knights of the Maccabees and their friends to Forest Park. The Bachelors' band directed by Prof Palmer performed, earning praise from the Sentinel. W C Van Cleve joined the party and noted the jolly crowd enjoying a baseball game and a pleasant visit.
The session contemplates adjourning to the Servant-Harker Drug Co at 308 Ohio street for a refreshing soda after motion to adjourn. The Great Arlington Fountain at the drug company is praised for quality drinks and prompt service in Sedalia.
The Katy schedules a popular excursion to St Louis priced at 2.50. The trip. run under company supervision. departs Sedalia at 9 30 on the 27th with a 11 30 return Monday night.
An August 16 1873 death of Judge JS Black is recalled in a brief obituary style item. The piece pivots to a local ad for Joe Paradis home slaughtered beef inviting readers to order a choice steak or roast by phone.
An old advertisement promises quick constipation relief and renewed vigor from De Witts Little Early Risers sold by Harker Drug Co. The copy emphasizes rapid relief without griping or nausea.
California grapes arrive as the first of the season at the Candy Palace. The listing indicates fruit availability and a phone number 215 for inquiries or orders.
Local merchants announce a Sedalia introduction of French bark Briggan underwear in various prices with a wiligo tin set and unique white unlaundered shirts. The ad markets quality consistent with East Coast brands Man hattan and Monarch, promising broad appeal.
Advertises ready to wear garments with trimmed wrappers in many colors and sizes from 4Se to $1.45. Includes fine white, tan or black duck skirts and fancy shirt waists worth up to $1.25, priced to about 39 cents. Also offers a ladies dressing sacque made of fine printed fabrics with lace trim, valued at $1.25.
A large Democratic rally is set for Tipton on August 25 with Wm J Bryan speaking at 2 pm. Missouri Pacific offers round trip tickets for 50 cents on trains leaving at 10 28 am and 2 48 pm with special coaches at 5 pm for return trips.
The piece highlights a cool corner by the Arlington fountain served by Servant Harker Drug Co offering pure ice cream sodas and hundreds of drinks. It mentions exchange tickets for second hand school books at McClellan's.
Tetter eczema and skin diseases yield quickly to the marvelous healing qualities of Banner Salve made from a prescription of a skin specialist of world wide fame. Price 25 cents.
The local eatery Kaiser's Restaurant at 116 East Second Street is praised as the town's sole family dining spot with top meals and exceptional service.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised as a safe remedy for irritated skin including stings bites scratches and wounds. Warns customers to beware of counterfeit products from rival sellers and notes Servant Harker Drug Co as the source.
Cemetery notes advertise 30 day bargains on monuments and grave tablets at Sedalia Marble and Granite. Call C H Heynen at N Ohio street. Also advertised are children's haircuts at 15 cents for 12 and under at the Alamo barber shop and Fleischmann's Pharmacy.
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