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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1901
Page
7
Editor Smith of the Ravenwood Gazette notes a recent article claiming student journalists dress carelessly. He argues country editors adopt similar flamboyance to the box car lifestyle, drawing a pointed comparison between fashion choices and social snobbery.
A Mexican war veteran and editor recalls suffering Mexican diarrhea in 1847 48 and credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with preventing a pension increase by every renewal a dose restores him. The ad notes the remedy is unequalled as a quick cure and pleasant to take, sold by Mertz Hale J L Kautzman and Otis W Smith.
An advertising blurb touts Red Cross Ball Blue as a path to happiness and rejects imitation products. The short copy aims to persuade readers to choose the brand for laundry whitening needs.
A Maryville butcher painted a dog image on his front window and saw customers halt trade. The quirky display prompted local chatter about whether such an advertisement suits a shopfront.
A county notice from Arlington Pharmacy announces they have secured the agency for Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. The ad promises the product cures constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble and guarantees results while inviting customers to call for the best available drugs.
The Ap pleton City Herald urges that unknown perpetrators be hung whipped and burned if caught after they destroyed books and furniture at a St Clair county school house.
Mrs Florence Frasier of Ledgewood North Dakota urges patients with recurring sick headaches to try Krause's Headache Capsules. She reports the capsules cure her headaches and recommends sending 50 cents for a supply, noting Ott's drug store and Otis W. Smith as sellers.
G. W. Glasscock aged 64 and Anna R. Floweree 52 of New London Missouri joined a marriage association. They each paid $500 for membership and after marrying they gained $1000 for their honeymoon, totaling a $1500 windfall.
Prof Roxa Tyler of Chicago vice president Illinois Woman's Alliance recounts a severe cold that nearly led to pneumonia. She tried remedies, faced stomach upset, found Chamberlain Cough Remedy pleasant and immediate relief, saving a doctor’s bill and time. Available from Mertz Hale Kautzman Otis.
E. C. White, manager of the Collecting agency, announces a monthly auction of all judgments his firm has secured. The first sale is January 28, 1901, may include older shell worn judgments, with future sales to offer up to date items under the Revised Statutes of 1899 bearing the name of the rendering justice. A list of judgments for sale on January 28 can be obtained at 115 West Third Street.
A boastful claim from Chillicothe about a man who says he has witnessed three centuries is contrasted with a Springfield note about a baby three weeks old having seen two centuries, as reported by the Springfield Republican.
The salve famed for curing piles sores and skin diseases has counterfeit copies. Arlington Pharmacy cautions customers to buy only DeWitt's Salve to avoid fakes.
Marshall officials announce a new jail will be built in Marshall in 1902 to replace aging facilities. The project aims to improve security and housing for inmates and staff.
Letter from Ray Buckley endorsing Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as greatly beneficial. Arlington Pharmacy handles the product for sale.
The Knights and Ladies of the MacCabees will hold installation services tonight. Members are urged to attend as new officers are installed and welcome remarks are planned.
The January edition of What To Eat promotes six church entertainments. Readers are urged to purchase or order directly from Pierce Publishing Company in Chicago for 10 cents per copy through newsdealers or mail order.
Child's cups from Bard's C. W. Daniels now visiting. Mrs Gilbert's Reminiscences to run three months in Scribner's. Figurative plates drawn from Evert Jansen Wendell's theatre portraits and Mrs Gilbert's stage souvenirs accompany the text.
Mrs J B West and her daughter Miss Florence have returned from a visit in St Louis, where they spent time with relatives and toured several attractions.
J A Lambert of Rachel N C endorses Foley's Kidney Cure, stating it does what is claimed and thanking the product for the good it has done him. He urges accepting no substitute and recommends it to all druggists.
Bard's showcases new scarf pin designs with refined metalwork and period-appropriate detailing. The collection features intricate motifs, durable finishes, and limited editions appealing to collectors and fashion enthusiasts alike.
A humorous local tale has Sheriff Joseph Dillard delivering an attachment to a handsome young widow. The widow insists on courtship rather than formal legal process while the sheriff urges prompt action, noting the justice is waiting. The widow prefers a minister or a prior marriage to avoid misfortune.
Recorder Lee Looney sent a marriage license by mail to Green Ridge for Sam C. Kendrick and Miss Rebecca of Owsley. They contacted Mr. Looney by phone and after a brief inquiry he sent the document. Prices and free samples for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are listed with local drugstores in DeWitt, Iowa.
John Carter aged 42 died of consumption at City Hospital on Monday afternoon. He had relatives in Clifton Ohio. The funeral was held this afternoon with Rev Fr Healy officiating. Red Cross Ball Blue is advertised with a large 2 oz package priced at 5 cents.
Arrangements are made by the ladies of the Central Presbyterian church to hold a social at the home of Mrs. John M. Glenn and to serve chile con carne.
A noted advertisement from the Madison Medicine Co. promotes an imitation Rocky Mountain Tea selling for 35 cents. The copy urges readers to ask their druggist about the product.
Local ad at 109 South Osage street advertises quality children’s school shoes and best half soling in town. All work guaranteed with strictly cash prices and a guarantee of value from T. B. Young.
Miss Gertrude Seelover and Miss Dot Campbell will depart Friday for Boonville to visit Miss Seelover's parents.
Miss Ethel McCluney, principal of the Franklin school, is reported quite sick, with officials watching her condition and awaiting further word on her health.
G Vacher of 157 Osgood Street Chicago reports his wife suffered a severe grippe with a harsh cough. After trying a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar she experienced immediate relief, with a 50 cent bottle curing her cough entirely. Available at all druggists.
Mrs. 8S. P. Ayres of Brayton Nebraska departed yesterday for a visit in Lexington Missouri.
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