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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1903
Page
8
Dr Dodd eye specialist offers 25 percent off glasses and free exams until Christmas. One examination and fitting suffices with guaranteed glasses and delivery within days. The text notes his temporary location and the court appears in a separate context.
In New York the husband of Mabel Parker takes the stand, claiming responsibility for forging Alice Kauser’s signature on a $550 check. He testifies he is not James Parker but James Singley and says the forgery was his act, shifting the romantic narrative of the case.
Berlin report says Lutheran pastor Seinhausen in Schoenbeck near Berlin suddenly appeared blind after a sermon. He declared himself blind as the sun shone, prompting the Kaiser to send a royal specialist. He is totally blind with poor chances of recovery.
An advertisement from Atlanta Georgia touts Botanic Blood Balm claiming it cures blood poison eczema ulcers and carbuncles. Testimonies from Robert Ward and Geo Williams describe dramatic skin and bone relief and renewed vitality. Free sample offers and medical advice accompany druggist delivery in Sedalia.
A Sedalia laundry advert promises superior linen care with modern machinery, trained staff, and years of experience. It teases a man who mocked their work, inviting other residents to entrust their laundry for “fine Laundering.”
Digestive aid promises to tone and strengthen stomach and digestive organs. Claims to cure dyspepsia and indigestion and to purify and strengthen tissues. Governor G W Atkinson of West Virginia says he used many bottles and found it effective for stomach ailments. Sold by W E Bard Drug Co.
A timely topic advises that Foley's Honey and Tar is the best throat and lung remedy for this season. It cures quickly and helps prevent serious complications from a cold. Sold by Arlington Pharmacy.
The Independence Missouri Pacific shops dispute prompts the local committee to press Russell Harding for an immediate decision as land options near expiry. Harding replies he mailed a letter to committee member John G Paxton, with a reply expected today. A St Louis telegram says Harding has not chosen a shop site yet.
A Rock Island train westbound derailed ten miles east of Colorado Springs after school children placed a bolt on the track. The locomotive baggage car and first coach left the rails and three trainmen suffered serious injuries. Local authorities investigated the incident and blamed the act on the pupils.
John H Glassburn of Katy has been granted a patent for a transom regulator. He resides at 1720 South Prospect Street.
Sedalia division No 178 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers elected officers for the ensuing year led by Chief Engineer C W Goodwin and First Engineer G Melure. Other posts included Second Engineer HH Anbritner, First and Second Assistant Engineers Wim Rast and Boyle, Chaplain E M Wiles, Guide James Gornall, Grand Division Delegate M W Cadle, and Insurance Secretary C Boyle. Missouri Pacific ordered fifteen locomotives of the 690 type with two seven foot drive wheels and high pressure steam capability. A Katy bulletin lists Runs 49 and 50 with Sunday layover at Paola as vacant and open to sign by January 1. Cadle, grievance committee chair, was in Kansas City on business. The Katy hearts of the Katyem-
The note argues headaches and facial tension stem from strained eyes and proper glasses will cure them. It proposes examining the eyes to remove the strain and restore relief rather than relying on medicines.
Workers were paid their regular monthly time checks this day, giving them Christmas money to fund holiday needs and expenses.
Hog markets show Chicago prices down five cents with 37,000 traded and leftovers at 7,000. Bid ranges include light at 4.25 to 4.55, heavy 4.50 to 4.55, mixed 4.30 to 4.55, and rough 4.25 to 4.45. Cattle volume at 4,500 with steady tone across regions. Kansas City hogs reach 10,000. Omaha hogs 9,000. cattle 14,000 steady. Chicago hogs Wednesday estimate 32,000.
Local dealers report prices for cereals and breadstuffs, hay and straw per ton, wheat per bushel, flour by cwt, and groceries. Poultry prices list hens ducks spring chickens geese and turkeys per pound, with specific rates for corn meal potatoes sorghum and other staples.
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