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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1902
Page
3
Dr. Lightner Witmer of the University of Pennsylvania argues that many so called lies by children are not lies, but after images from imagination. He distinguishes imagination from fancy and notes a child's vivid misremembering after events such as street fights.
A late night telegram from a famous New York hotel arrives at 2 a.m. causing fear and distress in a Charles Street home. A messenger boy delivers the ominous yellow envelope addressed to a woman, who reads a cryptic note about a delightful supper with Jim and Jessie and then weeps.
A Bowery saloon quarrel sparked a canary bird club leading to a Holland imports exhibition at 158 2d Avenue. Judges from Paterson, N. J. assess the birds in a sparsely furnished Teutonia hall room with sawdust on the floor and portraits of sporting men on the walls.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female diseases, claiming it regulates menses, stops unhealthy drains, heals inflammation and ulceration, and cures weakness. It stresses a vegetable formula with no alcohol or narcotics and invites letters for private consultation from Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo New York. Testimonial from Mrs John Cooke of Hastings Ontario praises the cures after using multiple products.
The New York Commercial Advertiser reports visitors watch rows of chairs and tiered shelves full of canary birds. James Karney says the event is purely social, not an institution aimed at profit, featuring imported canaries bred for an annual exhibition with judges and classes, including Belgian yellow males and Scotch females.
A teller recalls attempting to hear a phonograph in a New York shop. He drops nickels and pushes rubber hoses in his ears, hearing a band each time, then flees the store thinking the musicians are upstairs, only to return and find no band.
Mr. Depew recalls a Union soldier wounded in the face at the last Bull Run battle. The man explains he was struck during the fight and later “looked back” after surviving. The anecdote appears in Youth's Companion.
Public notice of a real estate sale ordered by the Clay county circuit court as part of a partition suit. The special commissioner will sell at Sedalia courthouse on February 4, 1902 between 9 am and 5 pm the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter in section 24 township 44 range 20 in Pettis County. Premises 218 East Sixth Street. Also ad brief for a lost pup Teddy and job postings by Van B. Wisker.
Advertisement lists for rent a Barr stable suitable for three horses near the courthouse. Includes address H. Sentinel office. WANTED a barber shop trainee with some experience and references. Send to Box 87, Bunceton Mo. 31-d3tp.
An advertisement from Sedalia Sentinel seeks a partner with up to $1000 capital to invest in a prominent flourishing cash business in Sedalia. Address C. D. care of the Sedalia Sentinel.
Straw and corn offered for sale at low prices. Hay 13 dollars per ton. Contact R. M. Scotten at 1019 South Ohio Ohio Street. Bell phone 472.
Two furnished rooms available for rent with light housekeeping at 309 East Second Street. Includes simple amenities and convenient location. Rental terms in brief.
Advertising notice from Monarch Mfg Co offering a year long contract. Men with a rig can earn $20.00 weekly plus expenses, paid weekly. Apply by sending a stamped envelope to box 1104 Springfield Illinois.
A brief notice seeks two rooms furnished or unfurnished for light housekeeping. Location preferred west of Ohio between Second and Sixth streets, at 220 South Prospect Street. Ends with contact address.
Short classified notice seeking female workers with references to apply at the Sentinel office. Offers details on previous employment. Dated January 15.
Help wanted advertisement seeks a hustling man for Sedalia and nearby areas. Salary fifty dollars per month plus expenses. Applicants should state age occupation and provide references. Address Manager K Bayard building Kansas City Missouri 15 days from 6th of the month.
Wanted husband and wife with no children to take charge of the City hospital February 1 Apply by letter only Mrs A P Morey Ninth and Ohio stress Sedalia Mo All applicants requested to meet the board of managers at the courthouse Monday January 27 at 9 a m
Advert says a complete packing plant with engine boiler and all required machinery is for sale at 1500 dollars. May trade for other good property. For details contact Casper Gruber in Lexington Missouri. Dated 1 17 d6tp.
Short ad seeks two or three unfurnished rooms near the Sentinel office for light housekeeping. Respond to J. L. at the Sentinel office. January 17.
Property seeks 4 to 6 boarders offering furnished rooms and board at 1110 South Lamine. Inquiries welcome.
A six room modern cottage is available for rent at 520 West Fourth street. Applicants should contact 420 East Third street. The notice dates from 19d3tp.
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