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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
2
Mexican amateur actors debate staging Cyrano de Bergerac as they plan a community production. Enthusiasts weigh casting, direction, and venue possibilities in a lively discussion.
Health claims for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Boschee s German Syrup appear alongside drugstore promotions. A Quitman druggist is fined for illegal liquor sales and a Ludlow mother is fined for whipping a teacher. Budget mentions milk sales, a great run on Chamberlain s Cough Remedy, and warnings about cheap remedies and election stickers.
The ad promises instant relief from muscular and inflammatory rheumatism with Dr Bell's Anti Pain claiming to be the world's greatest pain killer. It also reports Bates County Court House in Butler declared unsafe yet no effect on the number of office seekers.
Justice of the peace G H Appleton of Clarksburg New Jersey praises DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as the best pills for constipation. A sale notice lists three horses a milch cow open buggy harness and office fixtures from a departing party with contact Dr J W Angle Hoffman building room 300.
The Rock Island Playing Cards are advertised as the slickest you ever handled. One pack mailed for 15 cents in stamps. A money order or draft for 50 cents or same in stamps secures 4 packs and they will be sent by express with charges prepaid. Address John Sebastian G. P. A. CR and P Chicago.
A Coffeyburg debating society in Missouri recently considered whether General Grant was a greater tactician than General Lee. The Democrats won the spirited discussion.
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a one day cure for colds. Highlights a refund guarantee and 25 cent price with E W Grove’s signature on each box. Also notes a Maryville marriage to a war veteran and a divorce suit against him.
A Champaign resident reports a yearlong hacking cough thought to be consumption. After trying many remedies and doctor care, one bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar cured the ailment with no further trouble. Also, Laclede notes a 6'10" 300-pound, 33-year-old bachelor man observed by locals.
A Laddonia man asserts for alimony in his divorce suit, while ads push counterfeit salves and remedies. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve claims originality and curing skin ailments, and Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey touts quick relief for croup and cradle illnesses, all pitched by local vendors.
John Todd, a farmer west of town, has turned up as the holder of the lucky ticket in suit against P Hoffman number 4828. The case centers on ownership and rightful claim to the prize.
Four dozen charter members four and twenty five cents are secured for a new Elks lodge in Nevada as the expansion moves forward with plans and ceremony set.
Dr. D. L. La Verne promotes Grip Tab for la grippe and colds claiming it does not affect the head like quinine. Priced at 25 cents. Fleischmann's Pharmacy advertises remedy for headache. Lacy Sampson returned to Lexington on Wednesday to resume studies at Wentworth Military Academy.
J A Dodgen of Alpharetta Ga reports Chamberlains Pain Balm relieved his rheumatism after other medicines and doctors failed. He claims it is the best liniment he has known and that thousands have been cured. One application relieves pain. Sold by Servant Harker Drug Co J L Kautzman and Otis W Smith. Roscoe Parmerlee left Wednesday for Springfield to reside permanently.
A vintage drug ad touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the modern cure for constipation and liver troubles, marketed by Servant Harker Drug Co. The copy emphasizes swift relief and digestive regularity with the famed pills.
Beginning November 12, Observation Sleepers will operate daily between St Louis and San Antonio on the Frisco line, introducing a new travel option with enhanced amenities for Southwest travelers.
Special correspondence notes many local events including visits by Ida Godbey and Mrs Minnie Robertson, a farm sale to Alexander, court activity with ten initiations, deaths of Vivian Thornton and Doyle, church calls, entertainments, wood hauling, mule shipments, and various residents traveling or ill.
Lawrence Smith of the Kansas City Typographical union announces more than 20 000 has been appropriated by local unions in St Louis St Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee Omaha Chicago New Orleans Galveston and other cities to sustain the allied printing trades strike against the Typothetae for about six months.
We come with sunshine for the new year as muddy roads slow travel. Mr Wm Offerell baling hay for Daniel Donnahue this week. Miss Lillie Garrett returns to Sedalia after a week with Miss Laura Rider.
Hon. O. M. Barnett has returned to Sedalia and occupies room 207 in the Hoffman building. His wife is expected this week. Momentous Question Settled reports a local meeting deciding which figure, Deacon Tallow or Col. Taylor, is the bigger liar.
Johnson County Press Club chose Col. Taylor as president last week by a margin of one vote over the deacon, reflecting a tight leadership selection.
A young man suffering severe cramp colic finds quick relief after a dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy given by B F Hess miller and merchant. The booster of relief prompts evident joy as local dealers advertise Foley Honey and Tar and Rocky Mountain Tea for throat lungs and age related vitality.
Missouri Valley Mrs Frances L Sales writes she endured years of kidney trouble, consulted five doctors with no relief, and after using three bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure experienced a complete cure. A S McGowan. Servant Harker Drug Co offers fresh vaccine points and Red Cross Ball Flu products.
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