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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1905
Page
2
The Sedalia Sentinel lists editorial and business staff details and subscription rates. It includes Daily and weekly rates by carrier and mail, with amounts for 1, 6 months, and yearly postpaid options. The notice provides contact and office information for the Sentinel Newspaper Co. in Sedalia Missouri.
The New York Journal of Commerce compares World War costs and settlements, arguing Germany overcharged France and estimating Japan could claim up to one billion dollars from Russia based on wartime expenditures. It notes Manchuria, Korea, and open door outcomes as context for Japan’s gains and potential Sakhalin recovery.
The American Magazine recounts George Westinghouse meeting Commodore Vanderbilt while pitching his air brake. Vanderbilt challenged him asking if wind could stop a train. Westinghouse claimed it could while Vanderbilt dismissed him as talk. The tale highlights the era's rail magnates and technological ambition.
Ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for smooth complexion and bright eyes. Claims include clear skin and red lips after use. Price 35 cents for tea or tablets. Burke Bard Drug Co.
A columnist laments British hunting culture narrating a passion for killing. He contrasts gunfire across Britain with poaching histories and notes high rents for game preserves. The piece claims leisure class pleasure in slaughter and labels Englishman as savage for killing for sport.
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as remedies for female ailments and infertility. It claims to cure uterine diseases, ease morning sickness, strengthen the mother, and ensure a healthy baby, urging readers to obtain the medicines from a local dealer. A Syracuse testimonial cites four miscarriages overcome by the products and offers a free medical adviser book by mail for 31 stamps.
Des Moines August 25 opening day of the Iowa state fair also marks the delegates convention of state commercial clubs. W B Read of Council Bluffs led the meeting aimed at forming a state league to protect firms and secure fair railroad rates, with about seventy five clubs represented and most delegates inclined to support the plan. The gathering was informal as many delegates had not arrived and formal work is expected next week.
The City of Sedalia Missouri invites bids to construct brick sidewalks on the west side of Ohio avenue under an August 1905 ordinance. Bids due by September 4 1905 at 5 pm with the council reserving the right to reject all bids. Publication required in the Sedalia Weekly Sentinel and Sedalia Evening Sentinel.
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications. internal remedies are needed. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as a blood and mucous surface remedy from trusted physicians. It is a blood purifier tonic used to treat catarrh. testimonials offered. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Surviving members of the One Hundred and Fiftieth Regiment convened in Canajoharie for their annual muster and convention. Charles W. Scaarff chaired the session after an invocation by Rev. Carl C. Stocker, with Col. L. P. Smith addressing visitors. The day featured lunch and continued sessions, a dinner at Nellis Hall, a campfire at Wagner's Hall, and planned visits to Fort Ruessenlaer and nearby sites.
The American Power Boat Association gold cup races continued at Frontenac with many entrants dropping after yesterday. Thousands watched the morning start as heats narrowed the field. After racing, visiting yachtsmen will join Frontenac Yacht Club hosts for the water carnival and evening reception.
Shake into your shoe for sore, swollen feet and comfort. Allen's Foot Powder claims to ease corns, bunions, and smarting. Available at druggists and shoe stores.
A Sedalia Missouri city council resolution dated August 23 1905 declares the east west alley between Fourth and Fifth streets in Smith and Martins First Addition must be brought to the full roadway grade. The plan calls for vitrified brick on a concrete base and cites city plans and engineer filings. The text states the improvement and cost are to be determined and assessed accordingly.
The Porto Rican government has adopted pVerrel's Insert Exterminator for pest control. Sold at 20 cents at all druggists.
Local grocer J P Licklider advertises best sugar at 1 90, roasted coffee 1 00, baking powder three boxes, oats 25 cents, crackers, fruit per cwt 2 20 to 2 50, canned goods and an ice line of fresh vegetables. Promises delivery anywhere in the city and urges trial orders to show savings.
An old advertisement-style paragraph warns men over years old to seek Foley's Kidney Cure for enlarged prostate and urinary trouble. Mr Rodney Burnett of Rock Port Missouri testifies after using two bottles, claiming significant improvement at age twenty one. Arlington Pharmacy promotes the product.
Amusements column notes Wood’s sera house at the State Fair draws crowds with standing room sold on Monday and Tuesday nights. Matinees attract big turnout prompting afternoon shows and daily special features. The Chase.Sister Company earns top praise with vaudeville led by DeArmond sisters. Tonight’s play is the four act comedy drama Lover Dale.
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