Modder River Fighting and Mafeking Siege News
London reports little new on the Modder River action as Gen. Methuen faces tough conditions. Mafeking remains secure as Dutch forces retreat toward Bloemfontein. The wreck of the Ismore off St Helena Bay sees 29 horses saved from 3850 amid loss of field guns and equipment.
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London
Modder River
Lora Methuen
the Times
Mafeking
Dutont
Associated Press
Durban
Pretoria
Frere
Colense
Caieverley
Cape Town
The
Standard
England
Cape Ccabinet
Daily News
Methuen
Bloemfontein
Cape Times
Cronje
Ismore
St. Helena Bay
Tts
Automatic Telegraphing Faces Postal Competition
Chicago reports the United States post office will feel the impact of the Pollack-Virag automatic telegraph system. Plans aim to offer long letters at very low rates, potentially enabling merchants to send 1000 word messages, using wires favored by telephone companies. A telephone company is negotiating to use the machines.
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Chicago
the Tribune Today
Uncle Sam
United States
Fireman Killed as Wall Falls in Chicago Fire
Fire at the Gaugh and Hardy factories on Twenty first place and Loomis street kills fireman John Bohannon and seriously injures James E. Donnelly. Five horses perish. Losses amount to 30 000 for Gaugher Co and 25 000 for Hardy Bros and Foley.
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Chicago
John A. Gaugh & Co
Hardy Bros. & Foley
William F. Miller Reported Captured
Chicago dispatch says William F. Miller linked to the Franklin syndicate swindle was captured in Montreal by Mooney and Boland agents after a ten day manhunt.
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William F. Miller
Chicago
Mooney & Boland Detective Agency
Franklin Syndicate
New York
Montreal
Kansas Day Banquet Planned for January 29
The Kansas Day club executive committee met in Topeka and arranged the banquet program for January 29. The full speaker lineup will be announced after all invited speakers confirm their attendance.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas Day Club
Erne and O'Brien Fight Ends In Draw At Coney Island
Frank Erne of Buffalo and Jack O'Brien of New York battled 25 rounds at 185 pounds before referee George Siler of Chicago declared the bout a draw at the Coney Island Sporting Club.
Want Ads Prompt Readers of SENTINEL for Propositions
The SENTINEL urges readers to place want ads to buy or sell items. It notes hundreds read the column and that a wide range of propositions will find interested parties. The message emphasizes matching offers with buyers and sellers through the newspaper’s classified section.
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Sentinel
The
Black Flag 2ndhand Store Buys Household Goods Cash
The Black Flag 2ndgg store offers the highest cash price for household goods. Money loaned on goods stored. L. F. Mackey at 113 West Main street handles the matter for inquiries.
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L. F. Mackey
West Main Street
Wantrep A B Fristee Hauling Service Ad
Wantrep A B Fristee offers moving and hauling services for freight coal and wood. Call 240 for prompt service and pickup.
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A. B. Fristee
Helfert and Raiffeisen Open Second Hand Store
Helfert and Raiffeisen have opened a new second hand store at 118 West Main Street. The shop offers a wide range of used household goods and books at low prices, aiming to provide bargains to customers.
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Helfert & Raiffeisen
West Main St
Queen City Iron Yard Buying All Metals
Cash payments for old rags iron copper brass bones and bottles. Queen City Iron Yard at 500 506 W Main St calls to pick up with wagon. Telephone 263.
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Queen City Iron Yard
Main St
Traveling Salesman Wanted In Akron Area
Advertises need for a live Traveling Manager in the Akron territory. Seeks man or woman with liberal cash and commission upfront, potential raise second year if deserved. Local work possible. good references required. Address Factory corner Perkins and Union streets Akron Ohio.
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Perkins and
Union Streets
Akron
Johio
Wanted District Office Managers in this state
WANTED SEVERAL PER sons for District Office Managers in this state to represent me in their own and surrounding counties. Willing to pay yearly $600, payable weekly. Desirable employment with unusual opportunities. References exchanged. En close self addressed stamped envelope L. A. Park, 300 Caxton building, Chicago.
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L. A. Park
Caxton Building
Chicago
Dominion Company seeks managers for home based work
Bright honest individuals wanted as managers in this and nearby counties. Earn $900 over four years plus expenses with a permanent position. No selling or investment required. references from any bank in any town acceptable. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope to Dominion Company Dept 2 Chicago.
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Counses
Straigh
Bona-Fide
The
Dominion Company
Dept. 2
Chicago
Wanted trustworthy persons to sell War in South Africa book
The Dominion Company invites reliable individuals to take orders for William Harding’s War in South Africa and the Dark Continent from Savagery to Civilization. Cable edition praised as wonderful and brilliantly written. Dispatch $100,000 in gold among salespeople, high commissions, 30 days credit, freight and duty paid, sample case free. Address Dept. V Chicago.
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South Africa
William Harding
The
Dominion Company
Dept. V
Chicago
Sentinel Seeks Bill Heads Statements and Cards for Print
Sentinel invites readers and organizations to submit bill heads statements and calling cards for upcoming print editions. Submissions should be concise and include clear identifying details for accurate publication.
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the Sentinel
Cole Camp Saloon Keeper Seeks City Detective
A Cole Camp saloon keeper visited Sedalia on Monday night hoping to hire a detective. He seeks the famed Sedalia detectives and policemen known for catching bank robbers who have gained regional reputation.
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Cole Camp
Sedalia
Grain-O replaces coffee in grocers with grain drink
A new grain drink named Grain-O is sold in stores as a coffee substitute. It is gentle on sensitive stomachs and closely resembles coffee in taste. Priced at 15 and 25 cents per package, it is marketed as beneficial for children to drink.
Theft at T C Andrews clothing store in Sweet Springs
Thieves entered T C Andrews clothing store in Sweet Springs Sunday night and carried off clothing valued at 400 dollars, loading it into a wagon.
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T. C. Andrews
Sweet Springs
Monarch Laundry Ad and Lost Wallet Recovery
An advertisement from Monarch Laundry owner Chas. Van Antwerp promises 10 percent savings with guaranteed satisfaction and wagon calls. A ladies pocket book containing $5, a key, and receipts was lost near the opera house on Thursday afternoon. finder offered liberal reward for return to the office.
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Monarch Laundry
Chas. van Antwerp
Rocky Mountain Tea Advertises Clear Complexion
Ladies urged to try Rocky Mountain Tea for a transparent complexion free from blotches pimples and blackheads. Customers are advised to ask their druggist for the product.
Money to Loan on Farms and City Property
Benton H. Ingram offers money to loan on good improved farms and central city property with an office in the Missouri Trust Co. building Sedalia Missouri. The Rock Island Playing Cards advertised as the slickest to handle with mail order details for 1 pack at 15 cents or 4 packs prepaid by sending 50 cents or more. Address John Sebastian G P A CR & P Chicago.
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Ndapo
Parisis
Chicago
Missouri Trust Co
Sedalia
Rock Island
Express
John Sebastian
No Time Like the Present for Coal Orders
Stanley Coal Co urges customers to order winter coal now as prices rise daily. The firm sells hard and soft coal and offers prompt delivery from its yard at 525 East Second Street and telephone 26.
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Stanley Coal CO
East Second Street
15c Hair Cutting Prompt for Children at Alamo Barber Shop
A notice item states children 12 years and under may receive haircuts for 15c at Alamo Barber Shop. The short market-style listing highlights a child friendly price and location.
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Alamo _ barber shop
Missouri Kansas & Texas Railway Rates Ad
Extremely low one way rates to many points with daily sale. One way to Helena Butte Mont 3000 dollars. Portland Seattle Tacoma Oregon Washington 31.70. Contact M Peopletron Passenger and Ticket Agent Sedalia Missouri for travel to the Northwest.
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Northwest
Helena
Butte
Mont
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Tacoma
Wash
Home Seekers Excursions Fare Round Trip Offer
One way fare plus two dollars for round trip on December 5 good across Texas Kansas Arkansas Louisiana Missouri Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico for home seekers excursions.
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Texas
Kansas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Missouri
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Regular Tourist Sleeper to San Francisco
Regular Tourist Sleeper departs Kansas City at 9 05 p m each week via Missouri Kansas & Texas railway for San Francisco. Route via M E T train No 1 from Sedalia at 7 15 p m through Parsons to Waco L A and A P Ry Waco to Flatonio then So Pac Co to California point. Equipment includes modern Tourist cars and comforts with special excursion rates via local agents.
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Kansas City
Navy
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
San Francisco
Sedalia
Parsons
Waco
L. A
A. P. Ry
Flatonio
So. Pac. Co
San Antonio
California Point
We Make a Specialty of Moving Household Goods
Local moving service advertises handling pianos and fine furniture with trained staff. Trucks available and furniture covers provided. Orders accepted at 114 E Fifth Street or by telephone 2. John Stark & Son.
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E. Fifth Street
John Stark & Son
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S. H. Burtis
Lewiston
Ill
Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Company
Elkhart
Ind
P. H. Sangree
Henry Lamm
Sangree & Lamm
Ohio Street
Sedalia, MO
McGinley Bros
Birocers
E. Third St
Chas Carroll
East Third Street
Telephone
Eo Eds
Otis W. Smith
Perle Loy
Perfecto CO
Caxi
Aug. T. Druggist
Imory
O.u
Fleischmann
Nervita
Eve
Nervita Medical CO
Clinton & Jackson Sts
Chicaco
A. T. Fleischmann Drug Company
Fourth and Ohio Streets
Ichester
Chichester
Che Et Chemica’ Co
Madison Square
Philada
VanAntwerp
Wodder River Fight
Toers
Crouje
Ixmore
Africa
Transvaal
Avi
KO Oe
DOORN
J. D. Donnohue
Baird Bros. & Go
Clevetone
C. Sewin Ware
Arch Por Sewing Mae
Benton H. Ingram
Thos. P. Miller
Pres
Ssouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
M. PeopLeTron
Passenger & Ticket Ag’t
A. Sedalia Steam Laundry
Lamixe Street
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