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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1906
Page
3
Cecil Leap aged 17 died from spinal injuries after being forced to ride a rail by eight hazing classmates at Hilliards High School in December. He remained unconscious until his death yesterday as doctors linked the fatal harm to the incident.
The public library board held its regular meeting Monday night and approved routine business. The final payment of 800 dollars was made on the site now occupied by the Carnegie library building. J A Hamrick sells Maltby MCCO Coffee roasted daily.
Thompson Seton reports a curious elk behavior observed by H W Skinner in northwestern Wyoming. A band of 12 to 20 elk moved in a tight circle amid dust plumes, resembling milling cattle but with a small diameter and low heads. The event is noted as an early step in social amusement evolution. Crawford's Sodas are good.
A Tepisco, Sonora buscon shows or sells high value gold and silver ore including a nugget and an $1,800 per ton silver sample. He vanishes after watchers close in, with locals suspecting a hidden mine north of Tepisco on the border of hot lands. DeWitt's Little Early Risers advertised by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
Invitations were sent on triangular cardboard to six couples for a pie party. The host auctioned the men with witty clues, two pieces of paper pie plates were used for the ladies to select fillings, and guests enacted pan tomes of recipes while enjoying various pies, coffee, and sandwiches.
The list shows numerous reliable grocers offering items loose or in sealed packets. Named establishments include P. Brandt Grocery Co, M. B. Coleman, J. W. Cooper, G. J. Grosshane, C. Hoffman & Bro, W. J. Letts, C. E. Messerly, Queen City Tea and Coffee Co, Sedalia Grocery Co, Sedalia Tea and Coffee Co, M. W. Sweet & Sons, J. R. Williams, Pratt & Son, Sam Staples, Barnett Bros, W. S. Hood, Co, M. Markle, A. W. Widman, al ne Foster & Amrick, W. B. Cannon & Co, Appleton City, Clinton, Windsor.
A description of decorative borders for textiles notes how borders improve towels sideboard cloths morning aprons and similar fabric items. The piece outlines possible designs and practical uses for ornamental edges.
The article explains embroidery methods for grain cotton washing silk or flax thread. For smooth surfaces where thread count is hard to measure a soft canvas can be tacked over and the design worked through it. After completion the canvas threads are drawn away.
A quirky testimonial notes Maltby’s MCGO Coffee “smells better and tastes beer.” The peculiar claim highlights the product’s aroma while framing the beverage as having a malty, beer-like flavor profile.
A historical recipe advises restraining hand perspiration with spring water two ounces diluted sulphuric acid forty drops and compound spirits of lavender two drams. Take a teaspoonful twice daily. An external salicylic acid two dramns and impure carbonate of zinc three ounces dusted over the surface may provide relief.
An old time grocery ad promotes sugar lard beans flour and other staples with low unit prices and bulk discounts. It touts Cuban coffee as city’s top seller at 20 cents a pound and urges boarding houses to buy in quantity with prompt delivery and guaranteed quality.
Advertises Mother Gray's Australian Leaf as a safe monthly regulator for women with pains urinary bladder or kidney trouble. Claims pleasant relief and offers 56 cents at druggists or by mail with a free sample package from The Mother Gray Co LeRoy New York.
A. C. L. Atkinson, Hawaii territorial secretary and immigration board head, promotes a policy inviting immigrants from Europe to Hawaii. He favors social integration and citizenship, plans advertisements from England to Turkey, and offers homesteads for new arrivals to work sugar cane, coffee, or vegetables with territorial support.
advertisement promoting Kodol Dyspepsia Cure to ease indigestion and related symptoms by digesting food, allowing stomach rest and recovery. Claims improved nourishment and blood quality. Sold by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
A long delayed romance ends as a wedding in Sowerby near Thirsk. A housekeeper who cared for a maiden mistress for decades marries a gardener after the mistress’s death at ninety, leaving the couple house, plate, furniture, and £1000.
A Frisco system booklet offers hunting and fishing tips in the Ozarks and the St. Francis Valley. Free on request from A Hilton, general passenger agent, Frisco system, St. Louis, Missouri.
John Quinn, longtime operator of a saloon at 104 East Main Street, has moved his business to 1114 East Main Street.
Hicks introduces Maltby's MCCO Coffee roasted fresh each day, highlighting daily commitment to quality and flavor. The move positions MCCO as a signature product in Hicks' lineup.
Tug master J. D. Wood of Norfolk Virginia signs to command the D. D. Dewey a large steel floating dry dock now at Solomon's Island Chesapeake Bay. The ship will be towed by three colliers Glacier Caesar and Brutus across roughly 14 000 miles to Manila with a crew of 8 plus 22 sailors. The tow uses wireless links and a 1 1/2 mile towing line to guard against heavy seas. objective to dock the largest ships in the Far East. If all goes well the voyage could take three or four months via the Suez Canal with a stable platform suitable for billiards networking and long meals aboard.
Sovereigns are requested to attend the funeral of J E Hillis at the hall at 1 30 p m Tuesday Consul Commander A J Campbell and E M Shields Clerk announce the service details in the notice
A five room frame residence at 211 North Broadway owned by Lee Nelson was destroyed by fire Monday night around 10 30 with an estimated loss of 1009 and 850 insurance. Seven Nelson family members were asleep when the blaze started and origin is unknown. The fire began upstairs and spread quickly before firefighters could save the house. A portion of furniture and effects was saved.
Carl A Guenther announces his 10 percent discount sale will continue through January 15. The notice notes the ongoing promotion and urges customers to take advantage of the reduced prices before the deadline.
Berlin January 9 the Reichstag reconvened after the Christmas holiday recess. Members expect a heavy week with several important matters including an interpellation on negotiations with France and other powers regarding the Moroccan question.
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