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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
2
An Atlanta based ad promotes Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for ulcers, eczema, boils, and blood poison. Claims 30 years of testing and 3000 testimonials. Free trial treatment offered by writing Blood Balm Co. at Atlanta, Ga. Drug stores sell large bottles for $1.
Minneapolis dispatch reports a wave of residents in the city’s southern section giving away belongings as a "world's end" prophecy spreads. The curious scene unsettles neighbors and prompts onlookers to seek explanations amid the holiday season.
A group of followers of H W Wild gather in ascension robes and prepare for the imminent end of the world, believing a vision from the Lord announced by Wild, a longtime resident and Bible student, confirms the coming catastrophe.
A dampened flannel with Chamberlain's Pain Balm bound to the sore area provides quick relief for lame back pains side or chest aches and rheumatism. One application offers relief. Sold by Mertz Hale J L Kautzman and Otis W Smith.
Walter Williams editor of the Herald teaches Missouri's largest adult Bible class in Columbia's First Presbyterian Church. Enrollment exceeds 300 with an average attendance of 265. Members include all ages and both sexes, many students from the state university. The class began with only six names.
Mrs Florence Frasier of Ledgewood North Dakota reports she suffers recurring sick headaches but Krause's Headache Capsules cured her. She advises sending 50 cents to Ott's drug store and Otis W. Smith for purchase.
A Shellina bachelor irritated by flies placed sticky fly paper on chairs near a window. He forgot the tanglefoot and sat, causing paper to cling to the south end of his trousers. While removing the mess he pulled down his pantaloons and, while cleaning, sat again in the other chair.
The will of D. J. Holcomb who died last Friday was filed with Probate Judge O. E. Parsons. He left all his property to his wife Clara B. Holcomb who is named executrix without bond, and she must pay $200 to his son Fred W. Holcomb of Chicago.
Thom Whitfield & Co of Chicago report Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la grippe gives prompt recovery and counteracts pneumonia risk. Local druggists Mertz Hale J L Kautzman and Otis W Smith offer it for sale.
An example of the revival effort in Joplin is noted as a member of a cheap theatrical company recently professed Christianity, illustrating growing religious impact in local culture.
If you would have an appetite like a bear and a relish for your meals take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They correct disorders of the stomach and regulate the bowels. Price 25 cents. Samples free at Mertz Hale's and Otis W. Smith's drug stores.
The Progressive Bee Keeper of Higginsville states in a claim for distinction that it has three subscribers in Jessie Morrison's hometown.
When you want first class dyeing cleaning pressing or repairing go straight to J. S. Bosserman's at 219 South Lamine street and you will get it done right.
Edward Duvall, a postoffice burglar in Christian county Missouri, was arrested at 4:15 a.m. and sentenced to six years in the penitentiary the same day after the Ozark postmaster reported the robbery at 4 a.m. The nine pennies were recovered before his departure.
SCOTT'S EMULSION of cod-liver oil is presented as vital for appetite, strength, flesh, and energy. It claims to ease heavy work and improve mood, asserting the product is food that can be digested when regular food is unappealing. A sample offer from Scott & Bowne of New York is included.
In Davis West Virginia the police are urged to arrest a young woman who hugs young men after dark. For weeks a powerful young woman embraced villagers on dim street corners. Officials initially laughed at the complaints, nicknaming her the hugging girl before the councilman was seized in a tight embrace.
G W Alcorn announces the original boneyard at the northeast corner of Ohio and Sixth streets will open Tuesday December 11 offering spare ribs tenderloin pork sausage ham shoulder trimmings pigs feet and turkeys. George invites all to feast and live like a prince.
Doc Gross refused a $50 offer for his cow. The cow died Monday while eating a turnip, ending the bid and the animal.
Members of the library board including C. E. Yeater W. B. Mack ey Lee Montgomery Miss Gertrude Smith and librarian Miss Faith E. Smith attend a meeting at Columbia Miss Smith to read a paper on The Cataloguing of Books DeWitt s Little Early Risers liver pills advertised by Arlington Pharmacy.
Bargain sale notice for property at 1022 East Third Street is announced by seller C F Boatright. The ad calls for attention to the wedge hidden by Tony and invites readers to come and see the deal.
Elegant dresser sets priced at 1.50 offered by Kautzman's Drug Store located at 104 West Main Street.
A historical ad from Arlington Pharmacy seeks female customers with stomach issues. It offers Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with a guarantee of cure and signs off with a cordial invitation. The notice also mentions Bard novelty bric-a-brac as a separate item.
A brief item notes a Boston cafe offering fresh oysters celery and cranberries. It also mentions the Marrying Squire of Dry Creek a justice of the peace in Maries County Missouri who has earned that nickname due to numerous marriages conducted there.
Mr. R Gray of Amenia Duchess county New York praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy calling it the best medicine he has used and an ideal children's remedy for croup. He notes it should be kept at hand to prevent attacks once hoarseness or croupy cough appears. Sold by Mertz Hale Kautzman and Otis W Smith.
An Arlington Pharmacy advertises One Minute Cough Cure as a safe immediate fix for coughs and lung troubles. It claims rapid results, cough and cold relief, and even prevention of consumption. The notice emphasizes pleasant taste and quick action.
Near Saline City in Saline County hogs valued over 3000 dollars have died recently as farmers abandon treatment due to ineffective remedies. In Blue Lick area horses are dying from a mysterious illness suspected to be corn worm.
An advertisement offers loans at five percent interest with no commission. Contact Frank Vollrath at Room 217 Ilgenfritz Block. Also note Boston Cafe promotes cakes with the slogan tastes good, is good.
An old advertisement urges readers to use Red Cross Ball Blue for best laundry outcomes and warns against imitations, signaling a trusted brand promotion.
Mr. C. E. Andrews, owner of the Sicher hotel, announced in town Tuesday that further improvements will be made to the building and steam heat would be installed. Work is to begin in January.
A vintage notice urges immediate help for dangerous coughs with a claim that One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs colds and severe throat and lung troubles. Arlington Pharmacy advertises the remedy amid other shop items including men scarf pins at Bard's.
A Missouri penitentiary article notes 69 women despondent due to kidney disease. The text promotes FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE as a positive cure and urges readers to take no other, with a claim it is sold by all druggists.
Oyster prices and celery items advertised by Boston Cafe. Oysters to fry or stew, available for take home. Source text notes casual sale of seafood and produce.
An Arlington pharmacy advertises Kodol Dyspepsia Care as a digestant that lets you eat freely while restoring digestive organs. It claims to digest all kinds of food and to support health during fatigue of the stomach.
Frank J. Stanton praises the work highly in a note to the Higginsville Mirror. A reader who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by coughing is advised to obtain FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR from druggists for relief.
Advertising seeks a county manager and solicitors for a new art publication costing over $100000. It features nearly 100 full page engravings, ornate Morocco and cloth bindings with gold lilies and roses. Christian promoters report rapid sales and lucrative earnings, with a sample case of $500 in four weeks. Address J A Knight in Washington DC. Also a scholarship offer from International Correspondence Schools in Scranton with limited time.
National Bank Examiner Fulker son of Trenton and Boone County National cashier O Hockaday were trapped in the bank vault Sunday morning when the door closed during a cash count. After four hours they were released by a teller and the incident spurred a vow of secrecy.
The New York Optical Company at 114 East Second Street provides free eye examinations and guarantees a proper fit with no extra charges.
Advertises loans of $1,000 and up secured by real estate. Farm loans at six percent interest with moderate expenses. Partial payments allowed. From John H. Bothwell at Sedalia National Bank Building.
Albany argues the census would be more accurate if the tally had not occurred while the grand jury was in session. The complaint contends timing affected the count’s reliability and seeks considerations or remedies.
A fragmented ad item notes a craving for Always Bought product and mentions a possible offer or promotion. Readable parts reference a brand phrase and customer demand without clear dates or quantities.
Walter Grow presents a selection of smoking goods including Grow's Special cigars El Puro cigars a fine pipe and a complete line of premium tobacco. The display promises a prodigal assortment of pipes and tobacco at various prices.
The Stanley Coal Co promotes coal and wood sales with a focus on best grades and affordable pricing. Telephone 26 provided for orders.
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