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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1906
Page
4
The report shows May and July wheat and corn prices, hog and cattle markets across Chicago Kansas City Omaha and St Joseph with hogs up to 10 cents higher and cattle strong. Chicago hogs range $5.10 to $5.57, with various classes and estimated Saturday hogs at 20 000.
John Taylor of Omaha Nebraska aged 92 the oldest Knight of Pythias in the world died yesterday. He came from Philadelphia and helped establish the first lodge in Nebraska during a long Pythian career he held grand chancellor and other offices. He leaves a daughter in St Louis and several relatives. The convention continues through January 22 with papers on military topics and Russo Japanese War observations by US army officers.
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough medicine without opiates while noting other syrups contain opiates causing constipation. Claims Foley's product is non-addictive, non constipating, and available at Arlington Pharmacy.
Washington January 5. The national capital hosts the Interstate National Guard Association annual convention with state militia representatives attending. General Charles Dick of Ohio opened the session as president, with many prominent National Guard officers in attendance.
At this season of coughs and colds it is well to know Foley's Tonguey and Tar is the greatest throat and lung remedy. It cures quickly and prevents serious results from a cold by Arlington Pharmacy.
A southward moving wild duck exhausted in flight once struck a lamp inside the old courthouse room, frightening card players who blamed it as a warning from the Lord. Another tale from Faulk County tells of ducks banging against a homestead, dropping to the ground after a stormy night, providing meat for a hungry family.
The Russian peasant is not trained to work and will not labor beyond daily needs. He lacks ownership of the land and cannot love it as a husbandman should. Enslavement and misgovernment have enervated his character, reducing his ability to endure hardship.
A brief Panama Journal item humorously compares Pana ma electric lights to a famous fever, noting their intermittent nature. The quip finishes with a punchline that the lights “give it up” due to inconsistency, reflecting local whimsy about utilities.
Carl A. Guenther announces a 10 percent discount sale extended through January 15. The promotion applies to everything in stock, with limited quantities and in-store only discounts.
A Philadelphia report states 131,545,148 United States coins were struck in 1095. Outside orders totaled 10,003,313 pesos in the Philippines, 2,724,862 for Panama, and 900,000 for Costa Rica. Gold coinage reached 5,258,441 with silver coinage declining due to exhausted supply and no new legislation. Nickels and one cent pieces totaled 2,298,555.43. No dollars were minted in 105.
J. G. Gluck, superintendent of the West Virginia Reform School in Prunty town, reports after trying other advertised cough medicines that Foley's Honey and Tar is now used exclusively as the most effective and harmless remedy, sold by Arlington Pharmacy.
James Hunter, colored, arrested on a vagrancy charge, was arraigned before Justice N H Rogers and fined one dollar plus costs.
Advertises assorted chocolates and mixed candies priced by the pound with options in fancy gift boxes. Also lists shelled almonds pecans filberts walnuts and related nuts with per pound or multi pound pricing.
Market prices for cereals breadstuffs and groceries list per hundredweight per bushel and per ton. Items include bran wheat prairie hay timothy hay eggs potatoes corn meal sorghum hard and soft wheat flour graham flour and poultry prices for spring chickens hens geese ducks and turkey with varied weights and price points.
Miss Annie Saunders of Sedalia Mo visited relatives here last week returning Tuesday. George Zellinzer court stenographer for the ninth division St Louis circuit court returned Tuesday after holidays with his father Capt A L Zollinger. Miss Maude Davis of Boonville Mo visited Miss Ema Zollinger and returned home Monday. Elmer Fairfax returned Tuesday to Warrensburg to attend State Normal School after holidays. Elmer Phillips and Miss Matta Poe were married at the bride's home Sunday with a reception and New Year’s Day dinner. Rev S O Borland began revival meetings at his church Sunday night to continue several days. W B Meyers of Smithson Mo attended Otterville Smithson Telephone Co board meeting. G W Harlan touring Kansas City to promote a new invention. Frank Shy bought the J H Hupp place from Richard F Younger who then left for the Southwest. Miss Avis Huffman of St Louis visited Mrs D B Mayfield returning home Wednesday. Three triplets named William Willie and Bill were praised by their mother with a line about Rocky Mountain Tea. W E Bard Drug Co.
Constable Bethel Martin, taking part in an amateur theatre in a school house near Hardinville, fired a stage pistol loaded with real bullets striking Grant Price in the right leg. The injury to Price’s thigh was not serious and the play ended after the accident.
Francis Bannerman offers to fund a seventy foot bronze statue of Henry Hudson on Poiappel's Island Newbury Bay. Other ideas include widening Fifth Avenue to create a Hudson commemorative square with a column echoing Vendome and Trafalgar. The Ten-Centennial committee continues to select a dignified tribute.
Nellie Atkisson died Thursday at 3 30 pm at her parents home 334 West Pettis after months of illness from diabetes She was 34 and had lived in the city for years A 14 year old son Oscar survives Her funeral is Sunday at 1 30 pm at home with Rev Otto Pruess officiating Interment in city cemetery Pallbearers O P Wilcox Edward Andler Nelson Hanpeter John O Neil Lyle Owens Irwin Raut
J A Hamrick offers Maltbys MCC90 coffee with fresh roast each day at his shop. The article highlights daily roasting and ready availability for customers seeking aromatic beans.
A stray serres mare mule, 14 hands high, taken up in Sedalia Mo is to be sold at public auction for cash on Monday January 1 1906 at 218 South Osage street to satisfy costs of taking up impounding and selling it.
Munson Goodyear entertained the Friday Night club at his South Lamine Street home. Ladies’ prize went to Ella Mack Collins in a cut with Florence Sage. Gentlemen’s prize awarded to Will Etzbach. A seven course luncheon followed with guests listed.
C W Lynch of Winchester Indiana reports his son suffered membranous croup but found relief after one dose of Foley's Honey and Tar. He credits the medicine with saving his boy's life. Refuse substitutes sold by Arington.
Washington dated Jan 5. Navy authorities decide to equip the service with army emergency rations. About 6000 rations will be purchased for landing parties and for use during extended operations and abandon ship drills. President Roosevelt urged expanding long duration field work by landing parties. The rations are proven in prior field service.
A note advises that kidney or bladder trouble can be eased by timely use of Foley's Kidney Cure, and it is sold by Arlington Pharmacy.
E C MecGurren bought two business lots on East Third street between Brown and Summit streets in East Sedalia as an investment. J H Stock sold the property.
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