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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1900
Page
5
A column lists Sedalia institutions praised for quality and reliability. It endorses each business and urges reader patronage. The column notes C. H. Heynen as monument maker, F. Walch's Boston Cafe as confectioner and bakery, and John O. Fisher as Solitaire cigar maker with telephone contact.
In Jefferson City on December 12 speculation grows over the next Senate chaplain. Dr. W. T. Campbell, pastor of First Baptist, announces his candidacy. Others seeking the post include Rev. A. H. Barnes Gov Stephens' pastor, Dr. Bond of California, and Rev James Bradley of Mexico. Rep S. H. Pollard of Clarksburg seeks the House chaplaincy, which he held last session.
The Times Journal notes Sam Atherton has threshed 30 000 bushels of Oklahoma peanuts this year. An exchange copied the article and raised the figure to 300 000 bushels. Another exchange claims 30 000 bushels on 1000 acres, or twenty five bushels per acre.
A man from Cape Nome arrived in South McAlester to wed a $10,000 Indian wife. He carried a Chicago paper with related content and predicted many miners would follow, but sought first choice in the match.
The Literary Digest is promoted as a weekly with 100000 plus circulation and a $3.00 yearly price. It claims wide family appeal, broad coverage across political social scientific literary and religious topics and a sample copy offer for 10 cents. Junk & Wagnalls Co. Publicity in New York is listed.
A lullaby titled Princess of Wonderland is attributed to N G Rogers of Trenton and published by a named publisher. The note adds a tongue in cheek hope that Mr Rogers initials do not reflect the piece’s merits.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only remedy for deafness stemming from inflammation of the Eustachian tube. Claims nine out of ten deafness cases are caused by catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any case cured by the remedy. Toledo based F. J. Cheney & Co. promotes circulation and family pills.
Washington congressman Norton of Ohio has introduced a bill to set domestic letter postage at 1 cent. The measure signals a potential reduction in postal costs and may prompt debate in the House.
A promotional note urging shoppers to visit The Boston at 214 Ohio Street for a broad Christmas gift selection. It promises suitable presents for all ages and budgets with the newest novelties and latest ideas.
Jamesport proposes a curfew law requiring children under 16 to explain their whereabouts after 6 PM or report to the station house. The measure aims to curb disturbances and improve safety among minors.
If you want insurance, see Vollrath in Room 217 Sigenfritz building for assistance.
Homeseekers' excursion tickets to nearly all U S points on the first and third Tuesdays of Oct November and December at one fare plus 2 dollars for a round trip. Tickets valid for return within 21 days from sale. Contact a Great Western agent or write F. H. Lord 118 Adams Street Chicago for details.
An advertisement for dental services by Dr. E. C. Frank at Over Cannon's Grand Central touts durable dentistry and moderate charges. It emphasizes growth of toothills and the need for skilled care to preserve teeth, appealing to both large and small dental issues.
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure and the boxes bear E. W. Grove's signature. Price listed as 25 cents.
A lighthearted blurb reports a theft at a Mexico store where eighty cents were stolen from a ninety-nine cent shop. The text then pivots to playful ad copy praising romance and beauty products and recommending Rocky Mountain Tea from druggists.
Maryville's police chief threatens action against gamblers in a sharp public warning. The brief notice mentions Arlington Pharmacy and advertises DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a popular liver pill that never gripe.
Local shooting matches spark loud protests as residents note excessive noise and disruption in the town. Organizers defend the events as sporting contests while opponents seek quieter evenings.
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