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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1899
Page
2
Versailles Leader laments rising costs as trusts and railroad firms announce freight-rate hikes effective January first. Sugar soap coffee flour and farm tools rise 20 to 46 percent while cattle rates jump by 25 cents per hundred pounds hogs and sheep 25 to 30 cents. The piece accuses corporations and the McKinley administration of oppressing the people and seeks relief.
Mr and Mrs J Frank Tomlin depart to Fort Smith Ark to reside. they acquired a large tract of land with about twenty farms nearby and will oversee its management. They travel with their son France Tomlin and family. their farm near Green Ridge Pettis County is now managed by their son Capt Morrel Tomlin.
The Woman’s National Sabbath alliance plans to send letters to New York City department stores asking them not to advertise in Sunday newspapers. A list of stores that do not obey will be posted at the alliance office.
The High school Junior society met and presented readings and a piano solo while planning a mock trial for January 12 with James Sullivan charged in a Berkshire hog theft from Lee Gentry. Sheriff Williams sold eighty acres of Heath's creek township from the Witcher estate for 1105 dollars after a protracted heirs dispute. Mrs. Minerva Smith of Boonville claims to be 112 years old, daughter of Virginia birth and former enslaved person of Andrew Calhoun, a Boonville merchant.
A report extols Cham berlain s Cough Remedy as a reliable early treat ment for croup. It claims hoarseness signals an attack and that prompt use prevents it, noting twenty five years of constant, successful home use and availability through local druggists.
Mrs. A. O. Cook and her son from Nelson Missouri have returned home after visiting Mrs. C. E. Marsh. DeWitts Little Early Risers are advertised as a blood purifier and liver toner. Chas. Doherty of William Jewell College is home for the holidays. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey is recommended for hoarseness and throat irritation, claimed to clear the throat and aid coughs and colds.
Letters from William A Collier and military officers praise Peruna as a top catarrh remedy and tonic. Buck Taylor and Major A A Madson share testimonials from the Spanish American War era. A separate piece notes a southern firm’s clever advertising ploy ending in a dismissed charge.
A jumble of advertisements and notices includes Hall's Catarrh Cure claims from Toledo and endorsements, local holiday greetings, travel plans, and product pitches. Debates on deafness remedies sit beside drugstore promotions and a Grain-O coffee substitute, with brief social notes on residents and sales pitches.
Bichsel Bros presents a notable display of holiday gifts in Sedalia highlighting a broad selection and festive pricing. The showroom emphasizes variety and value as shoppers anticipate seasonal purchases.
The Metropolitan Insurance Company distributes over 4,000,000 calendars this year with Mr. F. B. Parker arranging the allotment among applicants. Limited supply leads him to release some 1899 calendars kept over from earlier. Also notes early 1899 election announcements in Saline and Lafayette counties and a Missouri editor’s sharp remark on corset limits tied to a dying girl rumor.
Public Administrator for Pettis County states he has taken charge of the estate of C. J. Eiferlen deceased by probate court order dated December 19 1599. Creditors must exhibit claims for allowance within one year or be barred. two years to file from publication. Joan X Clorron Public Administrator.
Peter Pehl, wholesale house at 115 W 2nd St, promotes deep holiday discounts on brands including 1591 Bond & Lillard, 1590 Guckenheimer Rye, Idge Old Taylor, 1592 Oscar Pepper, and other fine old whiskies. Announces wide stock of wines and bottled goods in Sedalia as a wholesaler for Anheuser-Busch Beers.
S. & McClure, recently splitting with F. N. Doubleday, will launch a new magazine modeled on top English reviews. McClure is assembling a staff and aims for a spring issue. Also noted: court adjourns to Dec 30 and local sports news lists servant C. H. Thomas as Columbia baseball captain.
An advertisement notes Dr D L La Verne grip tab for la grippe and colds, claims not to affect the head like quinine, price 25 cents. Aug T Fleischmann's Pharmacy at Fourth and Ohio streets Sedalia Mo promotes perfumes and gift packages. Also features Red Cross Ball Blue washing product.
An old style drug advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea and a digesting aid. It promises throat and lung relief and a warm healing feeling, with claims of improved digestion and blood formation. The piece mentions N E Baxter becoming a judge and notes druggists selling 35 cent packages.
An advertisement urges shoppers to visit the store for many items and says prices are regular, not holiday specials. It promises to hold and deliver by Christmas Eve and lists watches, spoons, bracelets, canes, combs, umbrellas, and countless other goods available at low prices.
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