Ben Hur coming to Kansas City at Willis Wood theatre
The article announces the Klaw and Erlanger production of Ben Hur to run in Kansas City for two weeks starting January 12 at the Willis Wood theatre. It describes the grand spectacle with chariot races, 550 performers, orchestration, and special rail accommodations for out of town patrons. Advanced seat sales begin January 5 at 9 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hur
Ooning
Olansas City
Willis-Wood Theatre
Kansas City
Klaw and Erlanger
Chicago
St. Louis
Tareece
Egypt
Hindostan
Jerusalem
Palace of
Hur
Messala
Mount of
Olivet
Seder
Christ
Fom
Willis Wood Theatre
Monarch Laundry Ad Explains Service and Rates
A growing concern Monarch Laundry invites inquiries with claims of excellent service courteous treatment and very low rates. Proprietor Charles Van Antwerp notes two telephones 183.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monarch Laundry
Charles van Antwerp
Drs Dunkin Osteopathic Physicians Office Address
Drs Dunkin osteopathic physicians practiced at 309-10 Hoffman Building.
Central Business College adds staff and students in 1903
Graduates like Mr L Haddon and Mr DD A Kirmer take retail carriage and teaching roles in Missouri and New Orleans while hires move to Nortleet & Co and Yale university school. Miss Evelyn Redding secures a senior stenographic post with Mexico and Orient railway. Professors Rogers and Jackson boost penmanship and telegraph interest as the college reports rising enrollment and a strong 1903 outlook. A local student seeks board work after hours.
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DD. A. Kirelmer
Business
New Orleans
Lit
University School
Evelyn Redding
Mexico & Orient Railway
Kansas City
T. TH. Hoereth
M., K. and T
Rhineland
Fred Tegler
Axley & Shire Wholesale
Central Business College
Jackson
J. H. Rogers
United States
Ball Blue Ad Promotes Red Cross Brand Powder
Advertisement for Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product notes a large 2 oz package priced at 5 cents. It emphasizes choosing Red Cross Ball Blue over other brands and highlights its value in a brief retail promo style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Burlington Introduces Fast Denver Train Service
The Nebraska Colorado Express departs Kansas City at 9 35 p m and arrives Denver at 3 15 p m next day, three hours faster. Morning Denver Express leaves at 10 40 a m and through California excursions run weekly via Scenic Colorado with chair cars sleepers and dining cars. Travelers gain five hours in Denver before continuing west.
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Kansas City
Denver
West
Colorado
France
Paris
Burlington
California
Coloado
Northwest advertising pitch from railway press leaders
An orchestrated promotional message emphasizes the Burlington Northern Pacific press as a time saver for the Northwest region. Contact R. H. Crozier in Kansas City and executives L. W. Wakely and Howard Elliott in St. Louis for low cost printed matter and free material samples.
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Burlington-Northern Pacific
Ks Press
Northwest
R. H. Crozier
Main Street
Kansas City
L. W. Wakely
St. Louis
Howard Elliott
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY TAKE LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
An old advertisement promises a one day cold cure using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets priced at 25 cents per box. The box signature appears on every package.
Sweet Springs Sanitarium Endorsement Letter From Sedalia Figures
A group in Sweet Springs and Sedalia endorses the Sweet Springs Sanitarium as a rational treatment. Signatories include W. F. Prigmore M ayor Geo W Smith P M Rev W T Allan rector Calvary Episcopal and U S Senator G G West. The notice cites local acquaintance and benefits observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Springs
Sweet Springs Sanitarium
Vincinity
W. F. Prigmore
Mi Lyor
Geo. W. Smith
P. M
W. T. Allan
Calvary Episcopal Church
Sedalia
G. G. West
United States
Sedalia Seeks Bids for Unfinished Sidewalks 1902 Contract
City of Sedalia Missouri invites bids to complete unlaid sidewalks on Harrison avenue Marvin street Sixth Summit Fourth Thirteenth Washington Montgomery and related areas. Bids due January 5 1905 with awards to lowest responsible bidder. city reserves right to reject. Includes ordinance terms approved November 17 1902 and clerk notice by December 9 1902. Additional old notices and ad blocks follow.
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Sedala
Missouri
Harrison Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Twentieth Street
Marvin Street
Third Street
Broadway Street
Sixth Street
Engineer Street
Summit Street
Broad Way Street
Fourth Street
Hancock Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Ohio Street
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company
Washington Avenue
Main Street
Montgomery Street
Sedalia
C. E. Baker
Final 1902 crop estimates from Department of Agriculture
Washington reports final 1902 crop figures showing wheat 42 million bushels more than preliminary and corn 27 million bushels less. It lists acres and farm values for corn, winter and spring wheat, oats, barley, buckwheat, potatoes, flax seed, hay and tobacco with total farm crop area around 232 million acres and value about 2.618 billion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Jan. O
Department of Agriculture
Sedalia Bids Sought for Sidewalk Condemnation Contract
Notice to bidders for a sidewalk condemnation project on Cooper Street in Sedalia Missouri under an October 1902 ordinance. Plans include new brick stone or concrete sidewalks and project bid deadlines. Also listed are limited time dental service prices offered by George A Major and Alva C CLOWN at 410 Ohio Street opposite court house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Major
T. T. Major & Son
LMGRU
Alvatander
Ohio Street
Court House
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Terros
2. L. Haddon
Harrisonville
Robert Atkin
Nortleet & Co
General Merchandise
Excelsor
Oreice Oweet Springs Sanitarium
Hoffman Building
Lu. S
Cooper Street
Grand Avenue
Park Avenue
Seaali
C.E. Baker
America
Golden State Limited
Kansas
el Paso
Rock Island
Southern Pacific Company
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
San Francisco
J. A. Stewart
D.P.A
Gth
Main Sts
Rock Islanda
S.M. Hodges& Bro
South Lamine
P. J. Sangree
Henry Lamy
Sangree
LAMM
Ohio St
Sedalia, MO
Chas. van Artwerp
Kk. A. Wright & Sons
Osage Avenue
Lodge, Staley
Bostion
East Third Street
Santas-Pepsin CO
Bellefontaine
QHNIO
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Grandpa
Grandma
Father
Baby
Madison Medicine CO
Madison
Wis
Bard Drug Co
Soa Storner
St. W
Sharp Sedalia
Landman Bros
Ohio
Bsasement of Mo. Trust Co
L. C. Snell
West Third Street
Tornado Insurance
Reynolds
Fefwe
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Texas
Sedalia National Bank
E. R. Blair
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