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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1905
Page
5
Fort Madison resident Oliver Louck writes City Marshal Ed Love in Sedalia Mo asking for publication of notice about his 13 year old son Harry Luck who disappeared Easter Sunday. Harry has red hair freckled face and carries soldering irons and a shoe shiner's box. Any information to Oliver Louck 1809 Second St Fort Madison Ia.
Rough skin and cracked hands are cured and kept soft with DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. The product claims immediate relief for eczema cuts burns boils and piles. Sold by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
A Missouri Agricultural College event highlighted agricultural education guiding students toward farm life. After completing the new barn a country entertainment was hosted by students, illustrating the campus focus on rural youth remaining connected to farming communities.
A report notes girls brought on a load of hay and country games as amusement. It cites several recent occurrences showing department boys prefer the best aspects of rural life over other pursuits.
Property owners on Laine Street must pay current tax bills at Citizens National Bank, which holds the tax bills for collection. Immediate attention requested.
The Pettis County Medical Society met Monday night in the courthouse and held its annual election of officers. President was Dr. W. S. Shirk, Vice President Dr. Bishop of Hughesville, Secretary Dr. W. J. Ferguson, and Treasurer Dr. W. G. Cowan.
A householder discovers neatly ironed flat work included with family wash from Monarch Laundry at no extra charge. Advertisement by Chas. Van Antwerp promotes family washing at 25 cents per dozen with ironed flat work and guaranteed workmanship.
Arlington Pharmacy advertises Bennedetto Allegretti candy available in 1 2 and 5 pound boxes.
The Musicians' Union met Monday night and nominated officers for the coming year. Election is set for January 1 at the next meeting. Nominated: John L D Meyer President, Herman Busca Vice President, H Hartenbach Treasurer, G F Bryan Recording Secretary, Fred C Callies Financial Secretary, Oscar Kaiser R R Ramlow William Smythe Trustees.
The advertisement proclaims Early Risers pills clear the stomach and bowels of putrid matter, removing headache constipation and related symptoms. It claims no griping or sickness and frames the product as safe pleasant and perfect. Sold by W. F. Bard Drug Co.
Gardiner Lathrop of Kansas City donates 1000 dollars to establish the Lathrop Library of English and American Literature at Missouri University in honor of his father, John D Lathrop, the institution's first president.
Advertisement notes needles for all machine makes at five cents per package and other sewing machine items at greatly reduced prices. Promotes red 5S and locates at 114 East Third Street Sedalia Missouri.
A 1905 Sedalia Missouri column prints children's letters to Santa Claus asking for Bible dolls sleds fur coats dolls trunks candy and gifts. Many children supply addresses on West Seventh and other streets and express good behavior.
A letter from Elizabeth Z Montgomery requests a fur, a Christmas tree, skates, a doll house, a go cart, a Bible, a ring, a desk, and gifts for Miss Kennedy the teacher. She asks for a present for the poor and notes two residences 908 South Grand Avenue and 711 West Sixth with an invitation to come down the chimney.
An eight year old boy from Sedalia Missouri writes a holiday letter listing desired gifts for Christmas. He asks for items such as a horse on wheels hatchet book steam boat trunk candy fruit and remuis. He mentions Prospect school and his cousin Helen Trent and signs as Willie Manes.
A Vallejo era style note from Fortuna Missouri dated December 18 1905 asks Santa for a toy train two coaches a coal car plus a ring baby pins for his sister Lela Jewell and signs off from Leo Tom Wendleton living on route No 2 The piece also mentions Hicks selling Maltby MCCO Coffee roasted fresh daily.
Memphis plans an eight story public library and auditorium on Madison and Third Street funded by a about 400000 bequest from James A. Goodwyn. Construction will begin soon and cost at least 260000. The French style building aims to be among the citys finest.
Selfish motives aside, the ad touts Sweet Springs Big S Flour and Vigoral Health hard wheat flour as superior, claiming Vigoral Health is the best hard wheat flour. It urges customers to try it, promises refund if not superior, and notes availability through first class dealers.
Mrs Maude Wiley of 363 Eastern avenue Lynn gave birth to a nine and a half pound boy with twelve fingers and twelve toes. The condition is hereditary as the mother has six fingers and the family lineage includes twelve-fingered ancestors. Dr W G Ward removed the extra digits at the metacarpal joints.
The Knights of Father Matthew will meet next Sunday at Glass hall to elect officers for a one year term. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar is promoted as a remedy for coughs colds and whooping cough and is available through W. E. Bard Drug Co.
A brief note highlights Bennedetto Allegretti’s pleasing qualities and mentions Arlington Pharmacy as part of the context.
Frank T. Rice of Warren township near Somerville, New Jersey, awarded 10000 by the Springfield Massachusetts orphans court after ten years of sobriety. The grandmother’s will left 5000 invested for Rice’s benefit conditionally paying 10000 if he remained sober and industrious. affidavits from 50 Somerset county residents supported his ten year record. Rice previously ran a Springfield hotel and has since worked as a teamster and farm hand.
Advertising note offers a herbal remedy for women labeled as a safe monthly regulator. Claims relief for back, urinary, bladder, and kidney troubles. Mentions contacting The Mother Gray Co. in LeRoy New York for samples and mail orders at 50 cents.
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