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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1899
Page
7
A girl who kept a bright prairie dog recalls its clever capers. The animal explored a torn dress hem and pulled fluff, paper, and pencils from beneath a bureau, then discarded them far away to make a bed. It rode laps, barked at visitors, and even slept in a sofa cavern, becoming a cherished, mischievous household pet.
A Chicago couple uses a clever house rule to curb smoking. The wife creates a small den table stocked with tobacco gear, so the husband can finish his cigars while she quietly sews. He remains unaware the setup subtly encourages his reading and limits extra smoking sessions.
A Pure Food congress representative and candy maker said about 100 million dollars is invested in the devices.
Lieut Col Demuth reports Brig Gen Clark order for all companies to be inspected at home stations. Dates listed: A 25 Aug 1899 7 30 pm B 25 Aug 1899 7 30 pm C 25 Aug 1899 D 25 Aug 1899 E 25 Aug 1899 F 26 Aug 1899 G 24 Aug 1899 H 24 Aug 1899 7 30 pm K 25 Aug 1899 M 25 Aug 1899 2 pm. Regiment will report in civilian dress due to lack of arms or uniforms.
Bob Sellers a coffee salesman found his Falls residence room ransacked on Saturday with nearly his entire wardrobe stolen except three coats and an old suit. Three colored men were arrested on the Bowery with part of the goods, one admitting they came from Sellers. They face burglary charges after release. the loss totals about 350 dollars.
Difficulties in obtaining poles and materials for Sedalia Electric railway cause delays in extending lighting to new city additions. Management hopes to overcome shortages soon. Extension of the sixteenth line to connect with the Third street line is deferred until the state fair issue is settled.
Ten daily passenger trains through Sedalia feature wide vestibules plate glass steam heat Pintch gas and safety and comfort. For rates routes maps and general information contact J. W. McCuain and T. A. Sedalia Mo.
One way rate to all main line points in California is reduced until further notice. San Diego to Redding inclusive set at $34.30 with proportionate rates to all branch line points in California.
One way fares to Portland Tacoma Seattle and Spokane set at 31.70 dollars. Other destinations not exceeding these rates.
June through September sale dates offered by Missouri Pacific for round trip tickets to British Columbia and many western states. Tickets valid 21 days for return with liberal stopovers and diverse routes. Minimum fare $9.00, with special fares listed for Colorado routes and a Los Angeles teacher’s fare of $53.35, plus details available from agents or Prof. G V Buchanan.
St Louis sleeper from Sedalia on the Katy flyer at midnight is open to passengers at 8 30 p m. Through sleeper to Chicago leaves Sedalia at midnight on the Katy flyer arriving Chicago at 2 30 p m with through connections for the east. For low one way and round trip rates to various points contact C M Pendleton Passenger Ticket Agent Sedalia Mo.
One way rate to San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego is 34.30 dollars on sale daily with limited time offers. Cheap fares target travelers seeking quick trips to major coastal cities in California.
One way to Helena and Butte Montana costs $30.00. One way to Portland Oregon and Seattle Tacoma Washington costs $31.70. Tickets on sale daily.
Advertisement lists summer excursions on July 4 and 18, August 1 and 15, September 5 and 19 with one fare plus $2 round trip. Trips cover destinations in Texas Kansas Arkansas Louisiana Missouri Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico and are valid for 21 days.
Excitation from steam heating trenches offered at low price by E. Hurley & Co. Inquiries directed to John Hyatt at the trenches.
Public notice announces trustee R N Lower will sell the Capital Printing plant and printing office equipment in Pettis County Missouri on September 2, 1599. The sale, at the west door of the courthouse, runs between nine in the morning and six in the evening to repay overdue notes secured by the deed of trust.
Copy for changes of advertising must be turned in to the Sentinel office before nine o'clock of the day the ad is to appear.
Active trusted person sought for local Liberal salary guaranteed position with advancement prospects. No capital required. For full information address Shepp Company 1031 1033 Chestnut St Philadelphia Pesan Get the Ivory like finish at Lon gan s Sedatia Steam Laundry.
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