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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1902
Page
3
A reader asks how a self supporting woman can handle harassment on trains. Sloan argues there is little a lone woman can do in Eastern cities where insulted women are blamed, contrasting Western norms where men protect and punish aggressors. He suggests sending Eastern men West to learn respect for respectable women.
A heated exchange unfolds over a den dispute with McFadden and Hardhead accusing each other of deceit and insult. Greathead, Goodheart, and other figures reference a previous election campaign as context. The banter hints at personal battles and club tensions reported in the New York Weekly.
A newspaper blurb touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for backache and female ailments that cause headaches and nervousness. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Loma Halstead of Claremore describing relief after four months of use and mentions additional products and medical advice offered by Dr. Pierce.
Henry Crosby frets in a hallway as his wife scolds him for delaying them at the theater. She reveals the delay is caused by his missing necktie, prompting a burst of exasperated back and forth about forgetfulness and pacing.
A sympathetic sister calms a punished younger brother as a mother asks about a new bonnet, a witty six year old critiques style, and Eddie the four year old recalls his kindergarten morning with comic naïveté.
Advertisement copy offers 25 cents for three issues if under thirty words. For rent a barn near the court house suitable for three horses. Barber shop trainee seeks position with experience and references. Send to Sentinel office Box 87 Bunceton Mo. 31-d3tp
A Sedalia Sentinel classified ad seeks a partner with $1000 capital to invest in a cash business described as prominent and flourishing. Contact is via C. D. at Sedalia Sentinel.
For sale straw corn hay with lowest prices. Contact R. M. Scotten at 1019 South Ohio Street. Bell phone 472.
Strayed or stolen white bull terrier puppy about 3 months old missing from 218 East Sixth Street around noon January 7. Noted with a brown spot near the left eye and a bob tail. Answered to the name Teddy. Please return to the same address.
A town job listing seeks a bright lad or young man for hustling work and another man to call on farmers. Apply between 10 and 2 at room 20 in the Royal Tribe building. Van B. Wisker is the manager.
A classified notice seeks a good girl for general housework at 615 West Fifth Street. Also seeks men with rig to introduce Monarch Poultry Mixture offering $20 weekly plus expenses under a year contract, with address via stamp for Monarch Mfg. Co. box 1104 Springfield Illinois.
A small pocketbook lost on Broadway containing a note in favor of G. W. Ott, traveling cards a receipt and small coins. A liberal reward is offered to the finder. Contact John Bonker. 9 date.
For sale a good sized family cook stove in near new condition. Located at 135 West Jefferson Street. Inquiries invited.
A new electric clock has been placed in the Monarch laundry office, in a position brightly lit by night and day. It should prove convenient to the public, and like the laundry work of the institution, it is described as absolutely correct.
Stall No 5 opens in the market house with Joseph Vehl inaugurating the new meat market. The event marks a fresh vendor addition and aims to attract shoppers with improved selection and service.
Acknowledged as one of the best-known young men in town Mr Kehl starts a new cash meat business. He offers top quality cuts and prompt service and invites customers to judge by the results. Old phone number 68.
Sedalia Missouri December 30 1901 the regular annual meeting of the shareholders of the Sedalia Water and Light Company will be held at the office in Sedalia on Monday January 13 1902 for electing directors and other business polls open at 9 o clock a m L P Andrews President SHAS C Evans Secretary
Business like man or bright man or lady needed to take orders for Wilbur’s stock food compounds and liniments for distemper heaves colic galls and cuts. Also agents wanted to sell Fyricide dry fire extinguisher endorsed by fire chiefs and insurers. Apply 10 to 2 Room 20 Royal Tribe building Sedalia Missouri Ramsey’s Racket carries Fyricide for three dollars.
Dr. T. T. Major & Son advertise limited time dental services at low prices due to crop failures. Full set of teeth priced at 8 dollars with various fillings and dental procedures offered, including painless extractions. Office located at 410 Ohio Street opposite the courthouse.
George E Dugan of 116 East Fifth street adds a fine line of picture moulding and offers framing at reasonable rates. Bring your pictures for framing service starting Monday. Telephone 142.
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