British sortie at Kimberley and Ladysmith actions reported
London dispatches describe a renewed but incomplete sortie from Kimberley against Boer defenses near Carter's farm. Maj Scott-Turner led a dawn reconnaissance and assault, the Boers surrendered after a white flag, British forces failing to follow due to ammunition limits. Casualties included Col Scott Turner wounded. British captured 28 Boers. Transvaal government still resists US interference regarding Pretoria prisoners and insists Britain inquire through Joubert. Also notes Ladysmith firings and 6,000 Free State troops leaving.
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London
Ladysmith
Frere
Lauyer
Lourenzo Marques
Modder River
Kimberley
Jacobsdale
Lord Methuen
Maj
Scott-Turner
Carter’s Farm
Spytsfontein
Kenilworth
Scott Turner
Cape Town
Transvaal
United States
Pretoria
Great Britain
Jouvert
Frere Camp
Oklahoma Population and Statehood Outlook in Governor’s Report
Gov. Barnes of Oklahoma delivers annual figures: population about 575,000 with 90 percent American born, settlers claimed nearly three-fourths of a million acres of government land, school enrollment up over 12 percent, and taxable valuation at 75 million dollars. He urges a delayed statehood to allow a union of Oklahoma and Indian Territory, noting current boundaries would raise government expenses. The report calls for opening Wichita reservation land to settlement this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Barnes
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Gen Wood Promoted in Cuba Command
Washington reports Gen Wood promoted to major general of volunteers. No immediate change in duties as commander of Santiago and Puerto Principe provinces. He becomes second ranking officer in Cuba, under Maj Gen Brooke in the regular establishment.
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Wood
Washington
War Department
Santiago
Puerto Principe
Cuba
Brooke
Local notices and medical testimonials
Mrs J J Penquite of Lamonte visits brother Dr J W Boswell. Testimonial claims Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cures chronic diarrhoea after two bottles. Various local druggists listed. Chamberlains Pain Balm praised for rheumatism by D B Johnston of Richmond Indiana. Dorothy Highleyman, five months, ill last night.
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J. J. Penquite
Lamonte
Dr. J. W. Boswell
Ohio
Chamberlain
Thomas C. Bower
Gleace, O
Servant Harker Drug Co
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Dorothy
Wilbur Highleyman
Local editor praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in paper note
An editor writes in the Leader Courier Osceola Mills Pa that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy acts magically and is the best in their household. Various endorsements claim the remedy cures coughs colds hoarseness croup pneumonia bronchitis and throat and lung troubles with immediate results.
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Leader Courier
Osceola Mills
Chamberlain
H. N. Williams
Gentryville
Ind
Servant Harker Drug Co
Dyspepsia Cure Succeeds for Tyre Woman Says Annie Gunning
Miss Annie E. Gunning of Tyre Michigan reports long lasting relief from dyspepsia after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure describing it as digesting food and curing stomach trouble with immediate relief. Prof H W Steininger to Jefferson City next Wednesday for a concert with S S Schroetter preparing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie E. Gunning
Tyre, Mich
Servant- Harker Drug Co
H. W. Steininger
Jefferson City
Servant Harker Drug Co
Tom Taggart Heads on First Commercial Trip from Warrensburg
Tom Taggart leaves Warrensburg for a first commercial trip representing a Kansas City fruit candy and nut house. The trip begins this morning as he travels to Sedalia to promote the firm’s products.
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Tom Taggart
Sedalia
Tom
Kansas City
Warrensburg
Texas Wonder Cure Ad and Local Notes
A ledger of assorted items includes a Texas Wonder cure claim for kidney and bladder relief with testimonials and a Dr E W Hall manufacturing note. Also promotes One Minute Cough Cure and mentions Brookfield Gazette reporting Carrollton Electric Light delays and high charges pushing merchants back to gasoline.
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Bowling Green
BE. W. Hill
St. Louis
Texas
Hall
Parnell & Davis
The
Brookfield Gazette
Electric Light Company
Carrollton
Coal Oil Trust
Voice Restored by Foley’s Honey and Tar, Says Benj Ingerson
Benj Ingerson of Hutton Indiana states he had not spoken aloud for months until Foley’s Honey and Tar restored his voice. The remedy is noted as being widely used by speakers and singers.
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Benj. Ingerson
Hutton, Ind
Foley
McGowan
Time Card Says Sedalia Trains Unshaken by Minute Delays
Sedalia residents learn Missouri Pacific time changes will not disrupt departures or arrivals by more than two or three minutes. J Sheer Sedalia saved his child's life with One Minute Cough Cure after doctors deemed her case with croup hopeless. The remedy is advertised as infallible for coughs colds grippe pneumonia bronchitis and throat or lung troubles. Missouri Pacific engineers at the east end instructed to hand their engine keys to the roundhouse foreman at trip end.
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Boschee
A. S. McGowans F
Otis W. Smiths
Servant Harker Drug Co
Sedalia
Missouri Pacific
East End
Round House
Hoarseness Remedy and Fireman Vacancy Notice
Hoarseness may lead to throat irritation and cough. Dr Bell s Pine Tar Honey clears throat and smooths voice. A fireman position on the Second Coal Run at Lexington is vacant and will be filled by December 12 from filed applications.
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DR. Bell
Lexington
Missouri Pacific Slows Fast Mail Trains at Grand Avenue Kansas City
Missouri Pacific trains Nos. 7 and other fast mail runs will run slower past the Grand Avenue station in Kansas City to allow clerks to throw mail onto the platform. The change aims to speed up handling and improve delivery times.
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Missouri Pacific
Grand Avenue
Kansas City
Fragmentary ad line cites Rocky Mountain Tea claim
An incomplete advertisement copy touts Rocky Mountain Tea with a bold health claim and a price of 35 cents, urging readers to ask their druggist. The fragment ends mid-sentence with a note of an enjoyable entertainment.
German Pioneer society dance at Liederkrantz hall
An account notes a Tuesday night dance hosted by the German Pioneer society at Liederkrantz hall. It also cites testimonials for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles and skin diseases with warnings about counterfeit products. The Missouri Pacific seeks a time extension to equip locomotives with automatic couplers and power brakes, with a Washington hearing set for December 6 before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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J. B. Clark
Peoria
Ill
DeWitt
Servant - Harker Drug Co
Missouri Pacific
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commission
Wagner sleeping cars inaugurated by M. K. and T.
The M. K. and T. has introduced several high grade Wagner sleeping cars including the Utah and Panama like the Nero. The trio will run regularly on routes between St Louis and San Antonio and between Kansas City and Galveston.
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Utah
Panama
St. Louis
San Antonio
Kansas City
Galveston
Best Salve Banner Salve Heals Piles to Ulcers
A. S. McGowan advertises Banner Salve as the best salve in the world. It is described as prescription grade from a world renowned skin specialist and claimed to heal piles burns scalds ulcers and running sores and all skin diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. McGowan
Cure a Cold in One Day Grip Tab Remedy
Dr. D L La Verne promotes Grip Tab for La Grippe and colds not affecting the head like quinine. Priced at 25 cents. The best headache remedy at Aug T Fleischmann's Pharmacy corner Fourth and Ohio Sedalia Mo.
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D. L. la Verne
T. Fleischmann
Fourth
Ohio Streets
Sedalia
Whipple Coal Co Roof Solutions Promoted
Whipple Coal Co advertises roofing material claimed to be best for steep or flat roofs. It is described as fire proof and cheaper and better than shingles.
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Whipple Coal Co
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Morrison
Nevada
Albert Morrison
Norway
Pinear
WM. Kosted & Sons
Ohio ST
Davol Medicene CO
P.O
San Francisco
Cal
Servantys Pharmacy
Third National Bank
Sedalia, Mo
John N. Dalby
A. P. Morey
BR. H
J.N. Dalby
R. H. Moses
Henry W. Harris
D. H. Smith
B Mertz
N.H Gentry Chas
H. McAninch
Samuel C. Gold
Morris Harter
Jas T. Montgomery
Chicago & Alton R. R
ST Louis
Chicago
Palace
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Oo. Bowes
Gem Western
N. Broadway
James Charlton
Cfr*cago Ill
W. P- GaLey
Apa Stret
Bank of Commerce
Ohio and
Second Street
John J. Yeater
L. H. Durley
D. H. Crear
A. M Reed
Adam Ittel
W. E. Bard
Gov. Barnes
Fort Valley
Ben Thomas
Council Grove Reservation
Oklahoma City
Council Grove
H. L. Gray
Building and Loan Associations
D. B. Johnston
Richmond
John Thomas
E. $. Shortridge
Tipton
A. L. Shortridge
E. W. Hall
Servant-Harker Drug Co
W. T. Morris
J. A. Brent
Bradfield Regulator Company
Atlanta
Georgia
Spectacle Department
Dickmans
Ohio Street
Red Cross
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