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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1900
Page
6
A London World piece notes crowds of “partially musical” city residents crave simple tunes over musical analysis. They enjoy pizzicato tricks and harp like harmonics, dismiss counterpoint, and prefer sitting for tunes, though some can be educated gently. A later auction section mentions a magician’s prized gifts and a $300,000 valuation with uncertain takings.
Sarah McCauley dies at 86 in Hammond Kansas ending a long Illinois family pact to remain single for life. The McCauleys once owned a 200 acre farm near Hammond and managed it after moving from Greenfield. The remaining sister Aut Sarah, educated and keen on public affairs, lived in seclusion until her death, leaving an unclaimed estate and vanished relatives.
Alexander Herrmann collection items including art bric a brac and curios sold at the 5th Avenue Art Galleries New York. The Dramatic Mirror notes spirited bidding on magic apparatus while many articles were bid in by Mme Herrmann to save them from sacrifice.
A hoarse voice signals croup with a rough cough following. Cham berlain's Cough Remedy, given at the first hoarseness or after the croppy cough appears, is claimed to prevent the attack. Widely used in homes across the country with a long failure-free record. sold by Servant Harker Drug Co., J. 24. Kautzman, Otis W. Smith.
The Exchange at 116 W. 3d St advertises a confidential debt settlement service. It proposes to collect a full debt list, then arrange with creditors to place claims with one person and set a monthly payment pro rata. It claims to help honest payers but warns bankruptcy as fastest for nonpayers.
Many readers see SENTINET want ads and strong chances exist for buyers and sellers. The note urges placing propositions to match buyers and sellers, claiming hundreds read the column and likely someone will want what you offer or want to buy what you seek.
Advertises new self adjusting rubber and leather shoe soles for sale to trade. Claims agents are welcome in Western and Southern states with no capital required and quick selling.
Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway rates listed for various destinations and round trips. Details include passenger terms and contact at Sedalia for Pendleton, Passenger and Ticket Agent.
One way fares to Helena and Butte Montana are 30.00. One way to Portland Seattle Tacoma Washington is 31.70. Tickets on sale daily with these low prices.
A travel note details boarding a sleeper car in Katy at midnight, arriving in Chicago at 2 30 p m the next day, and making connections for all points east, illustrating a rail itinerary.
A round trip fare plus one fare grants a 21 day pass to travel to Texas Kansas Arkansas Louisiana Missouri Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico starting January 2 and January 16.
The National Live Stock Association holds a meeting in Fort Worth Texas from January 16 to 18 1900. Round trip fares are 15 45 with tickets on sale January 14 and 15 and return validity through January 27 1900. Delegates to the Fort Worth meeting receive reduced rates for the Texas Live Stock association gathering in San Antonio January 23 to 30.
Dr Miller's Cough Bitters is described as not a patent medicine but a prescription used by practicing physicians aided by Servant Harker Drugs Co.
A plan to operate sleeping cars from St Louis to Northern Michigan resorts aims to boost rail travel this season. The service would connect major Midwest cities with resort towns, offering overnight comfort and convenient winter getaways for travelers seeking alpine scenery and leisure.
Pen of fine black Langshans for sale. Very low price if sold at once. 1005 South Missouri avenue. Wanted good girl to cook wash and iron. Good references required. Apply to J. M. Cannon 1301 West Third. The Black Flag store pays highest cash price for household goods. Money loaned on goods stored. L. F. Mackey 113 West Main street.
A doctor at 317 Lamine St Hotel LeGrande offers free 10 day trials of a natural weed medicine used to treat moving pains with instant relief. He also touts a Duroc Mineral Oil Springs cure for indigestion urinary and bladder issues with free consultations and directions available. Inquiries directed to Dr Buhl Propr.
A transfer man advertises moving and freight services including coal and wood hauling. Call 240 for all hauling needs and transportation help.
A Cham paign Illinois resident describes years of coughing and illness then reports Foley's Honey and Tar cured the condition after medical care failed. The testimonial credits the remedy for relief and states no further trouble.
Several bright and honest persons sought as Managers in this and nearby counties. Salary $900 a year plus expenses. Permanent position with home office work. References required. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion Company Dept. 2 Chicago. Helfert and Raiffeisen open second hand store at 118 West Main St offering buy and sell of used household goods and books at low prices.
John N. Taylor of 521 Ohio advertises for a capable lady clerk who can play music at sight, signed by S. M. Walker.
The ad notes Dr Miller's Cough Bitters advertised by Servant Harker Drug Co as a remedy to halt coughing.
Wanrep Rags old iron copper brass bones and bottles of all kinds accepted. Highest cash prices paid at Queen City Iron Yard. Located 500 506 West Main Street. Telephone 263. Wagon will call.
Morrison Ramsey of Knob Noster has contracted small pox and is placed under quarantine to prevent spread. Public health authorities report the case and enforce isolation measures for the affected household.
Advertises trusted distributors for William Harding travelogue War in South Africa and the Dark Continent. Claims nationwide sales opportunity with $100000 in gold to distribute among salespeople, 30 days credit, freight and duty paid, sample case free. Address The Dominion Company Chicago.
A bold railway advertisement proclaims five elegant passenger trains east and five west daily. It claims the best track west of the Mississippi and the best service ever offered, inviting information via phone or the P TA contact W. McClain.
The notice lists connections from Sedalia at 5 PM arriving St Louis 10 55 PM with Chicago Slam to Milwaukee at 11 AM and Toledo at 2 359 PM followed by Indianapolis 8 20 AM Colum bus 12 50 PM Pittsburg 5 50 PM Cincinnati 11 30 AM Washington Philadelphia New York and Boston next morning. It also mentions a business man's train and three other good eastward connections.
Regular Tourist Sleeper departs Kansas City at 9 05 p m starting Nov 4 and each Saturday thereafter via Missouri Kansas & Texas railway to San Francisco. Route uses M E T No 1 from Sedalia through Parsons to Waco and patterns through Fla tonio and So Pac to California. Equipment features modern tourist cars with latest comforts. Contact local agents for special excursion rates.
The Lead and Zinc Fields of Northern Arkansas are most easily reached via the Frisco line. Daily stage service operates between Chadwick Forsyth and Lead Hill and between Eureka Springs and Yellville via Berryville Green Forest Harrison and Powell. The stages connect with Frisco through trains for convenient travel. Descriptive literature with rates and schedules may be obtained from Frisco representatives or Bryan Snyder, General Passenger Agent, St. Louis.
The Rock Island Playing Cards are offered for 15 cents per pack by mail. Four packs can be obtained for 50 cents or stamp payment, with express delivery prepaid. Send to John Sebastian G. P. A. CR. & P. Chicago.
Britt le taffy now ten cents per pound and ten cent mixture at 3 lbs for 25 cents. Fancy seedless oranges priced at 40 cents per dozen. Telephony contact listed as Tel 218 for Candy Palace.
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