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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1899
Page
2
A collection of humorous New Year resolutions aimed at brightening homes and improving manners. An advertisement promotes Boschee's German Syrup as a universal cure for throat and lung troubles, claiming efficacy, restfulness, and easy expectoration with sample bottles available at local outlets.
Professor J. D. Wilson of Sedalia addressed the Jefferson City Teachers’ association on Latin composition. The capital city papers praise his effort as well earned.
A man testifies that his son was freed from years of chronic diarrhoea after using two bottles of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He cites a cure and urges others to try the product. Sold by Servant Harker Drug Co J L Kautzman and Otis W Smith.
J I Berry of Loganton Pa testifies he was cured of pneumonia by One Minute Cough Cure after doctors failed. He claims it also cured his children’s whooping cough. The ad notes the product relieves coughs colds croup grippe throat and lung troubles and endorses by mothers. Mr Lon Hughey is reported very sick.
A promotional notice urges shoppers to ask for GRAIN-O the new grain based drink replacing coffee. Claims it resembles Mocha or Java in color but suits all ages and delicate stomachs. Price listed 15c and 25c per package with broad grocer distribution.
John N. Taylor of 521 Ohio advertises for a capable Lady Clerk who can play music at sight with S. M. Walker referenced in this early 1900s classified note.
Dr. Miller's Cough Bitters advertised by Servant Harker Drug Co. claims it will halt coughing. Product likely promoted as a remedy with guaranteed relief.
A successful program at the A. M. E. church featured Mr. and Mrs. Daily Steele with Mrs. Saunders Miss Cora Bush John Nelson Tom Ellis and the Queen City Cornet band. Miss Minnie Jackson Blanche Holliday Viola Jackson and Mrs. Dennis Stewart sang while Mr Hausenbeek advertised property for sale from 1509 Vermont Street.
D B Johnston of Richmond Indiana reports chronic rheumatism since 1862 eased after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. He says the balm acts like magic with one application reducing swelling and pain. Sold by Servant Harker Drug Co J L Kautzman Otis W Smith.
Charley Williams returns from Joplin where his brother Tony and Aaron hosted a cake walk. Bert Franklin representing Sedalia's colored 400 club wins the first prize of 7.50 cash with a Springfield partner. Ads tout Rocky Mountain Tea and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with endorsements from P. H. Sangree and Lewis Dennis of Salem, Ind.
Dr D D Barr of Weldon Illinois and Miss Laura J Lane of La Monte were married Friday at Warrensburg by Rev Crissman The ad warns against counterfeit DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and claims it as the original and a cure for piles and skin diseases noting Servant Harker Drug Co Conductor Hiram Lewis and family returned Friday from St Louis except sons Chet and Gus.
A. S. McGowan promotes Banner Salve as the best salve worldwide, claiming it is prescribed by a renowned skin specialist and cures piles burns scalds ulcers and other skin diseases. The advertisement urges readers to trust its healing powers.
Dr Miller's Cough Bitters is described not as a patent medicine but a prescription product used by practicing physicians. Servant Harker Drug Co.
Police intercept two men described as portrait can vassers from Chicago after a report from Hughesville. Officers Boullt and Bailey board the train, seize the suspects, who admit part of the debt and promise to settle the rest.
Judge John Montgomery Jr and his wife are guests of their son George in St Louis. The judge is also handling legal business during the visit.
Hoarseness can lead to throat irritation and a racking cough. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey claims to clear the throat and restore a smooth voice. Paul Marquis, once a chop house operator at 222 Ohio street, now runs two prosperous restaurants in Joplin.
J. L. Guerrant visited Warensburg on Friday afternoon. The item promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a tonic for women, claiming it makes them strong and rosy cheeked mothers, priced at 35 cents through druggists.
The county court is expected to decide on placing the crippled young daughter of W. H. Simmons, a convicted chicken thief, in the county home due to her destitute condition.
L. T. Travis of Selina Georgia testimonials that One Minute Cough Cure works like a charm. He claims it provides immediate relief from coughs colds croup bronchitis and throat and lung troubles.
W. W. Baxter of Springfield and Miss Sarah Ramsey of Canton Missouri were married Wednesday in Canton. Baxter formerly managed the R. G. Dun Mercantile agency in Springfield.
Hoarseness case in Hutton Indiana where Benj Ingerson had not spoken above a whisper for months. One bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar restored his voice. The remedy is widely used by speakers and singers. A McGowan.
William Curran from St. Louis visits with his family and is identified as a stock holder in the International Cooperative company of St. Louis. The firm manufactures some of his clever patents.
Chicago health inspector F. B. Thirkield endorses XKodol Dyspepsia Cure, claiming it cured his severe dyspepsia. The product is described as aiding digestion and curing indigestion heartburn and all forms of dyspepsia.
A brief note announces a 25 cent bottle of Dr Miller's Cough Bitters and a second dollar option. Servant Harker Drug Co. invites customers to give it a trial.
The notice promotes training for stenography and bookkeeping with Gregg shorthand, promising easy, modern methods and low terms. Day school begins after January 1st at 405-410 Ohio Street, up stairs, and mentions Dr. Miller's full line of remedies and servant service.
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