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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1903
Page
2
The Sentinel launches a piano contest with ballots given with purchases from advertising patrons. Votes are earned at ten cents per vote, and the prize is a Taylor piano displayed at John N. Taylor music house. The lodge, church, Sunday school, or individual with the most votes wins. final tally on Saturdays, December 19 at 11 pm.
A promotional note extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as equal to no other remedy. It claims the tonic does not gripe or shock the system, but gently stimulates constipated bowels and supports regular function. Occasional doses supposedly keep the stomach strong and bowels regular, urging readers to try a trial.
In Concord New Hampshire a U S circuit court case reveals overstatement of assets by the White Mountain Paper companyPromoters led by Oakleigh Thorne and others allegedly used large capital figures to attract investors The firm’s only major asset was an office building while mills remained unfinished A receiver was called as Megeath a petitioner resigns and seeks relief The piece also notes Tom L Johnson potential presidential bid reshaping Ohio politics and affecting the Republican hold on the next convention
Ninety one of every hundred diseases in children stem from stomach disorders caused by indigestion. Kodol Dyspepsia Care is promoted as equally effective for kids, claimed to soothe stomachs and aid growth. Testimony from Mrs Henry Carter of Nashville cites dramatic relief in her three year old, after one bottle. Sold by W E Bard Drug Company.
Mattie Arnold, a Black woman tied to the shooting incident that led to Fletcher Hill’s death, received a fifteen day jail term from Justice Rogers yesterday. The report also notes yacht cup racing in New York with Reliance and Shamrock III measurements affecting time.
A meeting of jack and mule men is scheduled at the jack and mule barn on the Sedalia fair grounds August 19 at 1 30 p m. All jack and mule men and interested parties are invited. J L Jones who oversaw premium list suggestions will attend with a copy of the premium list. Short species discussions by breeders and dealers will follow.
M F Kaler of 505 West Fourth street testifies a severe back pain vanished after three months with Dean's Kidney Pills. He reports improvement from the first dose and a full cure after completing the course. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
Dick Rodekohr four months old dies of summer complaint at home near Lake Creek. Burial held this afternoon at Lake Creek cemetery.
Amusements note Kennedy players greeted with a crowded house last night at Wood's Opera House. John J. Kennedy starred as Bob Backus with broad comedy while Miss Lynda Earle played Bess. Specialties by Geo Earle, Flamme Sisters and others boosted vaudeville quality. Tonight features Two Jolly Tramps with scenery. Saturday matinee offers Tom Sawyer.
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