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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1900
Page
2
An official of the striking telegraphers cites Gulf lines rules as the trigger. He notes the load cotton rule for under fourteen bales and the shift to day work during slack periods, allowing night calls. After 12 to 16 hour days with no holidays, eight hours off to be with family seems reasonable.
Promotes B B B as a free trial treatment claiming to cure syphilitic poison in the blood and relieve sores ulcers and bone pains. Advertises testimonials over 3000 and 30 years testing with free medical advice by mail from the Blood Balm Co Atlanta. Drug stores sell the remedy at $1.00.
A flannel bound with Chamberlain's Pain Balm provides prompt relief for lame back pains in the side and chest and is claimed to cure rheumatism. One application offers relief. Sold by Mertz & Hale J L Kautzman and Otis W Smith.
A Hannibal resident seeks $1,200 damages alleging the city caused his smallpox illness through street and alley cleaning negligence. The suit rests on municipal responsibility for public health and sanitation standards.
A Ledgewood North Dakota woman, Mrs Florence Frasier, reports her severe sick headaches are cured by Krause's Headache Capsules. She advises sending 50 cents for purchase and notes Ott's drug store and Otis W. Smith carry the product.
Filmore editor observed a cigarette fiend with yellow spots and his companions insist he also saw pink snakes and yellow elephants at once. The odd tale captures local fascination with unusual sightings and curious reactions.
Mechanical and iron toys, drums, blocks, games, and dolls in multiple colors marketed at The Boston on 214 Ohio Street. Roemer and Goodenow advertise novelty bric-a-brac from Bard. Lexington Coal priced at 3.00 a ton by Cohen Coal Co. Boston Cafe promotes tasty cakes.
The Sentinel promotes a voting contest offering two scholarships to International Correspondence Schools in Scranton Pa. The top two vote-getters by January 10 1901 receive a free leather bound diploma set and drafting instruments. The program enables stay at home study with no loss of work time and targets men and women of all ages seeking drafting careers and potential advancement in architecture or engineering. The contest records will be published in The Sentinel.
Hon Sam B Cook secretary of state elect of Missouri Charles Lemp of St Louis Dan and William Boone of Kansas City and Dr W McAlester were hunting near Okmulgee Indian Territory a few days ago
Frank Vollrath advertises money to loan at five percent with no commission. Contact Room 217 Ilgenfritz Block. In a separate note, the Boston Cafe offers oysters for fry, stew, or take home.
A fragmented OCR note mentions Beara and a signature with unclear context. The text references a story or item labeled Beara and includes stray phrases about signature, cave, and buying. Details are unreadable. no actions, dates, or entities clearly identifiable.
Community discussion focuses on relocating sidewalks to the middle of streets to create larger front yards. Parents argue the plan would reduce road space and improve curb appeal while opponents warn of safety and traffic concerns.
Whitfield & Co of Chicago say Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la grippe prevents pneumonia by aiding prompt recovery. The druggists note strong sales and recommend it for grippe cases. Sold by Mertz & Hale, J. L. Kautzman, and Otis W. Smith.
Thomas Barnes of Hamlin Kansas drowned in the Klondike leaving $90,000 in cash. His widow has collected the funds.
An Arlington Pharmacy touts One Minute Cough Cure as a harmless remedy for coughs colds and all lung diseases claiming immediate results and even prevention of consumption.
Topeka hosts 125 doctors and five undertakers, illustrating a large medical presence relative to funeral services. Sedalia lists 37 doctors and three undertakers, indicating a smaller medical community and funeral trade compared with Topeka.
An Arlington Pharmacy advertises Kodol Dyspepsia Care as a remedy that digests all kinds of food, allowing continued eating while digestive organs recover. The copy emphasizes relief for tired stomachs.
A Medford editor went out one morning and killed twenty eight ducks before breakfast. The remark suggests he could have regular meals by winging a few delinquent subscribers.
A note requests the person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by coughing to visit druggists and obtain FOLEY’S HONEY AND TAR for relief. The ad implies the product reliably eases cough symptoms.
Census figures show Oklahoma City at 9 976 residents on December 12 stirring disappointment among citizens who believe the actual count exceeds by about four thousand. Local officials note the official tally and question possible undercount.
One of Tom McNeal s fables features a Kansas duck that complains she is unappreciated for laying many eggs. A wise rooster advises she must tell the public what she has done and advertise to cut ice in the community.
Benj Ingersoll of Hutton Indiana claims he had not spoken above a whisper for months until FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR restored his voice. The product is widely used by speakers and singers and is sold by all druggists with the warning to take no substitute.
A lavishly bound publication costing over 100000 is marketed with a county manager and skilled solicitor needed. It features nearly 100 full page engravings and ornate Moroccan and cloth bindings. Christian promoters claim rapid orders and potential permanent home-based managerial work with substantial earnings. Send inquiries to J A Knight Corcoran Building Washington DC.
The Russian government grants subsidies to aid new settlers in farming and fruit raising. Subventions cover the first six years, then must be repaid over ten years in yearly payments. Since 1894 about 2.605 million dollars has been spent.
Dr. C. J. Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports three severe pneumonia cases treated with Foley's Honey and Tar with good results in every case. He declares nothing is as effective.
Colonel S A Thompson died after being struck by a Katy train near Wagoner Indian Territory Thursday of last week. He is survived by a brother and sister in Kansas City. Report says he circumnavigated the globe and wrote for several daily papers. He carried $180 cash, $3000 in a Joplin bank, and life insurance of $16000.
An advertisement extols DeWitt's Little Early Risers as dainty pills that cleanse the liver remove obstructions and invigorate the system. The copy emphasizes their efficacy as a health tonic.
W L Jones calls attention to a general transfer business offering coal and wood hauling garbage hauling and moving of all kinds. Orders may be left by calling telephone number 369.
Fifteen scholarships offered by the International Correspondence Schools in Scranton, Pa at 20 percent off through December 20. Covers many fields from Mechanical and Electrical Engineering to Teaching and Design. Secure yours now at Local Office Room 8 Alamo Building, E D Francis Mer. Watch for updates on sales speed and availability.
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