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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1902
Page
7
Address details show Nervo Remedy Company of Louisville Kentucky with August T Fleischmann advertising as druggist and sole agent for Sedalia Missouri. The fragment notes the business and appointing agent in a local notice.
A man boasts of candor as he speaks to a young woman and another comments on wit and charm. The exchange exposes blunt remarks as rude and unsettling, with a Baltimore News note on the prevalence of sharp, boastful flirting and its effect on listeners.
A humorous American Kitchen Magazine anecdote where two Japanese visitors and Colonel M observe a host eating fried potatoes with his fingers. Each follows the host, leading to four people eating potatoes by hand and risk of misinterpreted American custom in a future Japan memoir.
About fifty med department students from Northwestern University caused mischief aboard an Alley L train from Twenty second street to town. They played horse with passengers until an older man with a white mustache and silk hat outsmarted them, ending their high jinks.
Pass along cries accompany the rough exit of an elderly man on a smoking car ride as students at Adams Street end up tossing him from the platform. A report to Central Police says the white mustached thief stole four watches and a pocketbook from four students.
A Vermont town lay leader meets a visiting stranger during a summer influx and asks his name and residence. He then invites Mr. A of New York to deliver remarks and to give the blessing. A second tale tells a nervous man failing to move a proper vote of thanks after a lecture.
A Bay City chat column jokes about petty larceny and punishment as two speakers tease a larger moral question. The exchange playfully notes that petty theft rarely leads to state prison, reflecting local humor and social attitudes.
Want column notice offering space for three horses near the court house. Includes address for H. Sentinel office. Also includes: WANTED position in barber shop to learn trade with experience and references. Send inquiries to Box 87, Bunceton, Mo.
Wanted partner with $1000 capital to invest in a cash business located in Sedalia. The ad seeks a prominent flourishing enterprise and directs inquiries to C. D. care of the Sedalia Sentinel.
R M Scotten advertises straw corn and hay for sale at low prices. Contact 1019 South Ohio Ohio Street by Bell telephone 472 to arrange purchase. Local ad notes hay at 13 per ton for corn and straw.
A white bull terrier puppy about 3 months old was stolen or missing from 218 East Sixth Street around noon January 7. It has a brown spot near the left eye and a bob tail and answers to the name Eddy. Please return to the same address.
Job notice seeking a young man for a hustling position in town and a man to call on farmers. Apply between 10 and 2 at room 20 in the Royal Tribe building. Van B. Wisker, manager.
Wanted two men with rigs to introduce Monarch Poultry Mixture. Offer $20.00 weekly plus expenses under a year long contract. Apply with stamped address, Monarch Mfg. Co., box 1104 Springfield Illinois.
Help wanted for general housework at 615 West Fifth street. Interested applicants contact unspecified inquiry date 1-9.
A compact pocketbook left on Broadway contains a note in favor of G. W. Ott, travel cards, a receipt and small coins. Liberal reward offered to the finder. Signed John Bonker. Dated 9.
The Southern railway announces the opening of its winter tourist season with schedules and special services aimed at travelers seeking scenic routes and comfortable travel during the colder months.
The article describes a new winter service for 1901 1902 linking the South with the North through Florida Cuba Mexico the Pacific Coast and Central America. It emphasizes the service as the most superb ever offered and highlights its role as a major travel link across regions.
George E. Dugan announces a fresh stock of picture moulding and framing services at reasonable rates. Bring your pictures for framing now and call Telephone 142 for arrangements.
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