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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1902
Page
5
A brief note suggests useful furniture and home items to brighten up spaces before the holidays. It highlights timely ideas and invites readers to consider the suggestions read ahead for practical appeal.
First impressions count in a hall and living spaces. A well chosen hall carpet, attractive racks, and a polished pedestal for a statuette create a strong start. Move away from spidery chairs to substantial, stylish furniture to achieve a genuinely home like parlor with rich rugs, a center table, a 3 or 5 piece suite, bric a brac cabinet, corner chairs, a divan, a music cabinet, lace curtains, and tasteful rugs, all at low cost.
The dining room is used thrice daily and should be inviting. It features an extension table, sturdy chairs, a substantial sideboard, a striking china cabinet, a comfortable Morris chair, portieres, a carpet, and a soft couch. All of this can be obtained at low cost here.
A stylish, well equipped bedroom is portrayed as the ideal retreat. It features an iron bed with brass trim, springs, pillows, a dresser, chairs, a chiffonier, a willow rocker, a smokeless reading lamp, a center table, a wash stand with a toilet set, a soft carpet, and thoughtful furnishings.
A local store advertises a complete kitchen set including table, stove, cabinet, chairs, linoleum flooring, and dishes at low prices. The message emphasizes practicality and affordability for household cooks.
A dealer invites customers to call and inspect a large furniture stock, claiming prices are low and the offer can meet any need. The note emphasizes the store’s size and superiority over descriptions, urging personal visit to see the selection and value.
Phone 144. Taylor's Light auswer. H E Crouse, a former Sedalian, will visit Sedalia Wednesday with his bride. J Shy went to Sedalia to see Col P Hoy who is in poor health. Dan Cronin of Sedalia visited his sister Mrs Geo Meyer. Large crowds head to the county seat to settle with Collector McClare. Charles Calvert and daughter joined shoppers in Queen City last Saturday. F W Shultz of Abbington is visiting friends for the holidays. Mrs Earl Leftwich left for Kansas City for a holiday visit. her husband follows Wednesday. Adolph Riecke went to Cole Camp. Mrs Clarence Hackett and little son left for War.
W. J. Letts returned home from Jefferson City. George E. Purdy and F. H. Farley made a business trip to Warrensburg. George Raymond, Raymond mines owner, visiting Kansas City. Probate judges meet in Kansas City with Judge Parsons and deputy Harris. Mrs. M. F. DeFord traveling to Ottawa for Christmas. Insurance man U. S. Eddins westward. Mrs. A. Waddell heading to Fort Scott to spend Christmas. husband to join later. Numerous students, professors, and locals travel for the holidays, with Sedalia hosting arrivals and farewells amid preparations at local shops like McGowan's.
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