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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1901
Page
7
Mrs L Copeland of Altoona Pa credits Ayer’s Hair Vigor with stopping hair loss and restoring color after nearly going bald. The advertisement claims the product feeds the hair, makes it grow thick and heavy, and retails for one dollar at druggists. Mrs Edwin Hansam and her son Edwin Jr left Thursday for a visit in Omaha Neb.
A terse note urges presents using an umbrella or table linens and napkins for a Boston event at 214 Ohio Street, with no further details or dates.
Mr W. Innes and his band arrive to arrange a special train schedule for Sedalia Missouri attendees. He describes his road stories and performance energy while promising a unique drum oriented show with Borghi Zenzi Kyl Alberti and Francis Bryden aboard.
Tickets go on sale December 24 25 31 and January 1 with four sale dates. Return valid only through January 2 1902. Fare set at one and one third dollars. No cheaper tickets under one dollar. Goods available to all points on the MKT within 200 miles.
W S Albert of the Innes Band announced a special Sedalia excursion for the Feb 1 festival night. He reported phenomenal box office and described the program featuring Carmen Faust Lucia numbers by Borghi Bryden Zermi and Alberti with anvil theater effects and a church organ. The act drew strong crowds at Baltimore and the Pan American exposition, prompting Mr Innes to add them to the road program.
A local feature highlights the prettiest dolls on display at Walch's store in town, including the Plows' candies section drawing attention to holiday selections and shopper interest.
A cave near Lacrosse Wisconsin was found on David Samuels farm east of the city. Frank Samuels, an 11k year old boy, reported the discovery which reveals white sandstone walls with historical figures, four ash layers indicating four occupations, and crude bone weapons. The last occupation dates at least 170 years ago, with a long gap since earlier layers possibly spanning fifteen centuries.
Peter Pehl announces an elegant stock of rare old wines and liquors suitable for holidays. Goods are guaranteed pure and sold at reasonable family prices. Wholesale and Family Store at 115 West Second Street.
Business like man or woman wanted to take orders for Wilbur's stock food compounds liniments oils and ointments for distemper heaves colic galls and cuts and for Fyricide dry powder fire extinguisher endorsed by fire chiefs under writers and users. Ramsey's Racket sells Fyricide at three dollars. Apply 10 to 2 Room 20 Royal Tribe building Sedalia Missouri Van B Wisker Agent wanted for West and South towns and counties.
An advertisement urges readers to assess a man's weight by footstep depth and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a nourishing food supplement for those underweight. It offers a free sample from Scott & Bowne of New York.
A large blaze in DeWitt Missouri on Christmas Day destroyed five business houses leading to an estimated loss of seventy five thousand dollars. Fire crews battled flames through the afternoon and no fatalities were reported.
An old time advertisement invites shoppers to Joe Sewell's Star at 219 West Main offering neckties suspenders jewelry pocketbooks rings and party favors alongside cigars and tobacco. Walch's chocolates and bon bons sell for 25c or 40c per pound while Red Cross Ball Blue is promoted as a household helper.
The Southern railway announces for winter 1901 1902 its most superb service yet across its lines from the north to the south linking Florida Cuba Mexico the Pacific Coast and Central America with its own network as part of a great travel highway.
Dr T T Major and Son announce limited time dental work at low prices due to drought and crop failures. Services include crowns and fillings with gold or platinum options, painless extractions, and bridge work. Office at 410 Cio Street opposite the courthouse.
In Mount Vernon Illinois Judge E D Youngblood rules that a note and mortgage tied to a wheat gambling contract are void and cancel the mortgage. The suit by John Jones trustee for J H LaValle against Jno P Jones et al is sustained on the gambling defense with costs awarded to the defendant and plans for appeal to higher courts.
The greatest assortment of handkerchiefs offered at 10 cents 25 cents 50 cents and up to 1.50. Various patterns and sizes available for customers seeking budget or premium options. Limited quantities and timely deal for shoppers.
The Southern Railway passenger department issues an illustrated booklet describing winter resorts of the South. Copies cost two cents and may be secured by sending a stamp to George B. Allen A G P A St Louis Mo.
Effective October 15 1901 excursion rates are placed on sale by the South Western Railway to all principal winter resorts of the South and Southwest Ask any agent of the Southern Railway for full information.
A Christmas tree served as a centerpiece at a community gathering, adding festive decoration and seasonal spirit. Volunteers coordinated the setup, decorating with lights and ornaments while attendees enjoyed crafts and songs.
Entertainment at the Grange hall four miles east of Sedalia drew local residents for a Wednesday night program showcasing community entertainment and socializing opportunities in the rural area.
The Century Magazine will present a year of humor featuring Mark Twain F P Dunne Joel Chandler Harris Edward Townsend George Ade Ruth McEnery Stuart James Whitcomb Riley Paul Laurence Dunbar Gelett Burgess Frank R Stockton Tudor Jenks Ellis Parker Butler Carolyn Wells Harry S Edwards Chester Bailey Fernald Charles Battell Loomis Oliver Herford Elliott Flower Albert Bigelow Paine Beatrice Herford. Also reminiscences and portraits of Nasby Josh Billings Mark Twain John G Saxe Mrs Partington Miles O'Reilly Hans Breitmann Artemus Ward Orpheus Kerr Bill Nye Donald G Mitchell H C Bunner Sam Slick Eugene Field Richard White Captain Derby Oliver Wendell Holmes Mortimer Thompson Bret Harte.
The advertisement promotes the November 1901 issue of The Century Magazine with personal articles on Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt. It highlights a six color booklet detailing full plans of The Century in 1901 and invites readers to obtain it by writing to The Century Co., Union Square, New York.
A brief notice advertises favorable winter rates with prompts to view ads for pricing. It mentions J. W. McLain in the P. T. A. context and hints at contact details like address or phone.
January 1 offers four sale dates limited to January 2 1902 for return. Rates available for all Missouri Pacific points within 200 miles.
Daily round trip tickets to winter resorts offered at low rates. Tickets valid for return only until June 1, 1902. Returns may be restricted by a limited quantity of tickets available.
A description of a book detailing top southern game and fishing locales, state game laws, guides, and hotel rates. Offered by G B Allen Southern Railway St Louis Missouri with two cent postage stamp request.
Owen Brown relocates his sheet music and musical merchandise to 514 Ohio Street and invites friends and customers to visit the new shop.
Boyst proprietor advertises sugar taffy and mixed candy priced 25¢ per two pounds with other items at 19¢ for peanut taffy. Located at corner Fifth and Ohio with two phones 218 for contact.
An advertisement extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion. It claims the remedy lets digestion rest, feeds the body, relieves symptoms like fullness belching and wind, and provides a permanent cure for dyspepsia and stomach troubles, urging use after overeating or poor food choices.
Two customers report relief from dyspepsia after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. W L Easton of Audubon Iowa writes that after two bottles he can eat freely and recommends the product to friends. A second letter from another reader says the cure enabled him to eat anything after prior limited diet and failed doctors.
A series of testimonials from McCrary of Benno South Carolina Wharton of New Bern North Carolina and Caulkins of South Edmeston New York praise Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for curing years of indigestion and dyspepsia. Alexander Kerr of Rice Landing Greene County Pennsylvania reports long illness improved after two bottles with a third likely to finish the cure.
The Sedalia Warsaw and Southwestern railway announces round trip tickets available December 24 25 and 31 1901 and January 1 1992 valid through January 2 1902. Fare is one and one third the base rate with a minimum selling rate of one dollar.
Windsor coal of the best grade for cooking and heating offered at 3.00 per ton with full weight guaranteed. Also selling dry and green wood in cord or stove lengths at low prices. Call at yards or by phone. A J Fults & Co 412 East Twelfth Street Queen City phone 21 bell 84.
George E. Dugan at 116 East Fifth street announces a fine line of picture moulding and framing services at very reasonable rates. Bring your pictures and have them framed now. Telephone 142.
Money loans of $1,000 and up at lowest rates and best terms offered on Pettis county realty. Farm loans available at 5 percent interest with partial payment privileges. J. H. Bothwell advertises stoves and Majestic Hot Blast wood coal stoves from M. H. Co.
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