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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1902
Page
7
The conscience fund receipts reach a sum of 300000 dollars in the treasury, reflecting public donations intended for the government’s use. Expert observers note the figure underlines civic support while the accounts detail remains scarce.
The article traces the conscience fund from 1811 when a New York citizen repented and sent a dollar to Washington, through 1861 and later large gifts. It notes evolving totals surpassing $300,000, with dramatic donations such as $14,255.15 from London and $8,000 in 1891. It discusses motives, misdirection, and the fund’s cultural impact.
James Prendergast of Amato Bay Jamaica reports that his daughter’s severe cold with chest pains improved in two days after taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He claims the medicine wards off pneumonia and counteracts a cold’s progression, sold by all druggists.
Workmen are building a full basement beneath Robbins' business college to provide storage and toilet facilities. The project will improve sanitary conditions and add valuable space once finished.
A 19th century advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease claiming to cure by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and urge sending for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio available through druggists at 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills also recommended.
The Water Works company is installing new machinery at its plant south of the city. Once in operation, the plant’s capacity will exceed 200 horsepower, increasing output and efficiency.
A nurse notes chapped lips and cracked skin improve swiftly with Banner Salve, touted as the world's most healing ointment. Available at all druggists.
A new modern school building will replace the burned Postal house at an estimated cost near $1,000. The rebuilding vote was decisive, signaling prompt construction.
W C Williamson of Amherst Virginia reports over a year of lumbago pain and states Chamberlain's Pain Balm gave complete relief after other remedies failed. Sold by all druggists.
Mrs S J Coleman and family traveled from Pilot Grove to California Mo to visit Mrs Jas 8 Hardy who is reported very ill at home. Superintendent Coleman and wife hosted part of the trip.
An advertisement by W. E. Bard Drug promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers for constipation. J. O. Greene of Depauw Indiana claims nine years of costiveness and says the product gave the best results after trying many remedies.
Dr James Nicholas Vann of Goshen Indiana, famed hunter turned prospective polygamist, announces he seeks a fourteenth wife despite 12 deceased spouses and a thirteenth living. He warns undesirable women to stay away, recalling his wives and a rocky 30 year estrangement with Eska in Manuel.
Joel Demont of Inwood Iowa credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving his son's life. He describes severe breathing difficulty and lengthy phlegm discharge before giving the medicine as directed every ten minutes until vomiting occurred. He urges others to obtain the cough medicine from local druggists.
Col. W. J. Bryan announces he will reside in a barn at his new Lincoln Nebraska home starting March 19, his birthday, while the $20 000 brick and stone house is under construction. The 20 room structure sits on a hill four miles from Lincoln offering a ten mile country view.
An advertisement touts Banner Salve as a universal healer for piles and guarantees a refund if it fails. It claims the medicine is the most healing and directs readers to buy through druggists for coverage.
In Spring Valley New York Henry Eska and his wife Mary lived in near silence for thirty years before death ended their marriage A remarkable case of lifelong estrangement from a local lodge and community.
Captain McDiarmid of the Salvation Army in Youngstown Ohio announced a weeklong fundraising event at a local theatre to auction off ten children to the highest bidders Each child would be placed with a chosen buyer after parental consent and assurances of a good home and education in compliance with the law
Promote B B B Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure with a free treatment offer. Claims to cure blood and skin ailments including ulcers eczema scrofula and cancer with free medical advice until cured. Limited time giveaway of 10 000 treatments from Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga.
Business like man or woman sought to sell Wilbur stock food compounds and liniments to grocers, cattle owners, and poultry keepers. Also agents for Fyricide dry powder fire extinguisher endorsed by fire chiefs and insurers, with testimonials at the office. Ramsey's Racket sells Fyricide for three dollars. Apply 10 to 2 at Room 20 Royal Tribe Building Sedalia Missouri.
$500000 to loan in central Missouri on farms at 6 percent annual interest payments. Optional payments on principal in sums of $100 or more. Will carry your loan as long as you wish to be a borrower. See me before renewing or making new loan. GEO. M. RIDDLE, 320 Ohio St., Sedalia, Mo.
Want column item listing Kat Koeppen bread for sale at greenhouse Sixth and Ohio. For rent a barn large enough for three horses within three blocks of the courthouse. For sale an 16 foot wall show case and 12 foot show case with sliding doors. Inquire 120 Ohio street. Also a wanted barber shop position with experience and references Box 87 Bunceton Mo.
Wanted partner with $1000 capital to invest in a good paying cash business in Sedalia. The notice seeks a prominent and flourishing venture and directs inquiries to C. D., care of the Sedalia Sentinel.
Wanted notice seeks a Protestant woman high school graduate or teacher for a paid post. Salary is $30 per month. State is employed. Apply immediately at F. S. care Sentinel. May 21 notice.
For sale three cows two horses and farm for rent. Customer D S Collins. Also old papers for sale at this office.
Light colored Jersey cow staked as stray or stolen. Left horn is disfigured. Finder urged to return the animal to L. C. Greer, two blocks east of the city limits on Fourteenth Street.
For sale straw and corn with hay priced at 13 dollars per ton. Lowest prices listed by R. M. Scotten at 1019 South Ohio Street. Bell phone 472.
Due to crop failure the firm of Dr T T Major & Son announces limited time discounts on dental services. Full sets gold fillings cement fillings gold crowns bridge work painless extraction all warranted. Office location 410 Ohio street opposite courthouse.
Windsor coal offered as best grade for cooking and heating at 3.00 per ton delivered. Also sell dry and green wood in cord or stove lengths at low prices. Call at yards or by phone. A J Fults & Co. 412 East Twelfth Street Queen City Phone 21 Bell 84.
A new electric clock has been placed in the Monarch laundry office. The clock sits in a brightly lighted position day and night and is expected to be a real convenience to the public. The laundry work is described as absolutely correct along with the clock.
George E. Dugan at 116 East Fifth street announces a new stock of picture moulding and framing services at reasonable rates. Customers are invited to bring pictures for immediate framing and can reach him by telephone 142.
The Southern railway announces for the winter of 1901 and 1902 the most superb service ever offered across its lines in the South linking Florida Cuba Mexico the Pacific Coast and Central America as the winter tourist season opens.
An old advertisement promises happiness through Red Cross Ball Blue and warns against imitations. The brief note promotes the product as a trusted cleaner and stain remover with a firm stance against copies.
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