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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1903
Page
7
A New York Sun report from San Juan describes Porto Rican families expanding to ten or more children and the deep parental devotion to dead relatives. It recounts a widow reclaiming her husband’s bones from a mass grave and placing them in a family mausoleum amid religious prayers for repose.
The barking sands form giant dunes up to 30 feet high at Narbouche by the Red Sea and in the Hawaiian Islands. Scientists study them but have yet to determine the cause of the sounds, which range from dog like barking to loud hums heard afar. Some attribute the noises to wind driven sand vibrations, while Hawaiians ascribe them to demon incantations.
The Department of Agriculture notes Porto Rico climate suits mangoes, but current trees are seedling and inferior to grafted Bombay mangoes. Importing the best grafts could enable abundant, high quality mango production and develop a major industry once U S buyers recognize the fruit's excellence.
Miss Anna Ruby Dillard entertained friends from 2 to 4 PM with Miss Florence Jackson of St. Louis and Hazel Tucker of Nevada as guests. A candy jar guessing contest won by Pauline Arnett accompanied by salad and cocoa. Attendees included Florence Jackson, Hazel Tucker, Lottie Woodfill, Ferne Baker, Lois Williams, Maude Willis, Pauline Arnett, Josephine Card, Lucelle Brandt.
The Morgan county circuit court jury found for William Estes against Missouri Pacific railway Co for 2500. This follows a prior Pettis county verdict of 2000 for Mrs Estes in similar change of venue cases. The suits stem from the wreck of the Missouri Pacific fast mail and Kansas City excursion train near Little Blue last summer. Attorney C C Lawson led for the plaintiff with assistance from John D Bohling.
J G Gluck superintendent of Pruny town West Virginia Reform School reports Foley's Honey and Tar is now used exclusively after trying other cough medicines. Arlington Pharmacy markets the product. Ad copy promotes Rocky Mountain Tea and chamois vest as winter relief.
The laundry's success stems from excellent service and courteous treatment. Low rates and satisfied patrons keep customers returning, with Cha s Van Antwerp listed as proprietor.
The Sedalia National Bank announces its regular annual meeting to elect directors. The election will be held at the bank's premises on Tuesday January 12 1994.
Benjamin O Bannon of Lamonte marked his seventy eighth birthday Tuesday with a family reunion at his daughter Mrs H Ewers residence one mile west of Dresden. A large number of relatives attended and the occasion was enjoyed by all.
Miss Emma Wharton daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Wharton of near Lamonte married George Hurd of Camp Branch at the bride’s country home on Sunday December 27 in a ceremony conducted by Rev A M Crippen.
At this season of coughs and colds it is well to know that Foley's Honey and Tar is the greatest throat and lung remedy. It cures quickly and prevents serious results from a cold. Sold by Arlington Pharmacy.
J. H. Stock opens a wood yard at Gold's lumber yard at Main and Massachusetts offering sawed wood and fence posts. Delivery to all city parts, cords priced 4 to 4.50 dollars, cash payments. Phone 389-2.
Castoria health claim praised by Dr Armstrong of Delta Texas as safe for children and effective for cough croup and influenza. Through sleeping car service Frisco System launches Southeastern Limited Kansas City to Jacksonville with 38 hour trip and Harvey dining and lounge cars. Contact J C Lovrien for details.
Miss Freda Stern sister of David Stern married William M Ridstrup in Nevada Iowa on December 26. Marriage cards have arrived for Mr and Mrs Stern.
A kidney or bladder trouble can be cured in time with Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold by Arlington Pharmacy.
A large Michigan musician and a Hot Springs, South Dakota druggist share testimonials praising Dr Miles Heart Cure and Restorative Nervine for heart and nervous diseases. The letters claim long term cures and recommend the remedies nationwide. The ad notes all druggists sell and guarantee firstborne Dr Miles remedies and invites readers to request a free book.
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