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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1899
Page
3
Five elegant passenger trains east and five west daily announce the best track west of the Mississippi with premium service now in effect. For information call phone number 88 or write to J. W. McClain, P and T A.
Daily one way tickets are sold to Portland Seattle Tacoma Snohomish Kane Helena and Butte with multiple departures each day. Passengers can choose among six destinations as travel demand remains steady.
In Washington the Fortification Board reports progress in air navigation devices and high explosives as part of a year’s tests. The Railways Commissioner notes a $45 million surplus rise and backs a Kansas City to San Diego air line, with related route openings proposed. Secretary Long moves toward consolidating naval bureaus under one head with a bill ready for Congress.
St Louis papers Star and Post Dispatch printed no daylight editions for eight hours due to a pressmen strike. Strikers resumed work at night under orders from International Web Pressmen union president Bowman.
A Whitesburg correspondent reports four mountain climbers were killed in a fight near Whitesburg Kentucky. The same night a Jersey Central passenger train collided with an extra coal train at Allentown Pennsylvania, killing the engineer fireman baggage master and a coal-train flagman.
The St Louis Clothing Co and expert trimmer Mr Antes unveil a miniature replica of the Kahn Bros big store by night. The display features bright electrical effects and an elaborate arrangement of holiday goods surrounding the model.
Bischel Bros of Hutton Indiana touts Foley’s Honey and Tar to restore voices and aid speakers and singers. A. S. McGowan promotes Foley’s Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney disease, while Miss Floy Jackson earns a holiday for tardies and glass-blowing lessons are described.
An advertisement notes popular presents from the manufacturer with prices ranging from 25 cents to 5 dollars. Servant Harker Drug Co. is listed as the seller in the notice.
The 20 year old son of Mark Humphrey, who died Tuesday night, is very ill. Doctors fear he is suffering from the same illness that claimed his father.
The advertisement claims Rocky Mountain Tea can exterminate poison and revitalize blood and nerves, restoring a joyful, boyhood feeling. It urges readers to ask their druggist for this product.
The Kansas City Star reports that diphtheria has closed the public schools of Concordia. Sterling silver novelties are featured at Bichie Bros.
A merchant offers a selection of cigars in elegant Xmas packages. The note invites gentlemen who smoke to consider the premium brands available for holiday gifting.
Henry Klink and Ed Cartwright led a large party west of the city for a home feast at Mr Cartwrights house. Guests praised rabbit salad quail on toast soyed mallard duck and other game dishes cooked in various ways. A brief business note mentions A G Brown moving from Sedalia to a position at Hamilton Brown Shoe in St Louis.
An advert touts holiday whisky sales and low prices for family use. Brands include 1591 Bond & Lillard, 1890 Guckenheimer Rye, 1890 Old Taylor, 1892 Oscar Pepper, with Osage wines and bottled goods sold by Peter Pehl wholesale house. Also notes zinc prospects near Hanbury and a pneumonia remedy claim.
Miss Annie E. Gunning of Tyre Michigan reports a long struggle with dyspepsia and weakness and credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with complete relief. The product is said to digest what you eat and cure all forms of stomach trouble with immediate relief for severe cases. Servant
Dr. D. L. La Verne claims Grip Tab cures la grippe and colds in a day without affecting the head like quinine. Price 25 cents. Headache relief noted. Aug. T. Fleischmann's Pharmacy at Fourth and Ohio streets Sedalia Mo.
Early signs of hoarseness in a child may signal approaching croup. Berlain's Cough Remedy is said to prevent the disease if given promptly, with many homes using it to reduce anxious worry. The notice lists local sellers Servant, J. L. Kauta, Otis W. Smith and notes wire arrival for a new Water and Power company, with work soon to begin.
Mrs R Churchill of Berlin reports a baby with running sores was cured by DeWitt’s Hazel Salve. The ad promotes the salve as a remedy for piles and skin conditions and warns against worthless competitors from Servant Harker Drug Co.
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