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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1902
Page
3
An observer lauds a western man who eats a prairie chicken daily for thirty days as a bold self experimental challenge. He contrasts self denial with gluttony, noting the risks and humor in pursuing fame through such a stomach bound wager and the avoided path of enduring fame.
General Sherman during a June visit to West Point explored a mantelpiece hollow in a barracks room. He found tobacco and contraband tucked inside and recalled making the hole as a cadet living in the same barracks. Cadets watched in silence as the moment unfolded.
A fashion note observes that stylish women no longer carry small dogs in arms but use a shawl strap harness. The contraption, strapped over the dog's rump and chest, keeps the pet secure rather than cuddled, claimed to be more comfortable than arm carriage.
A testimonial extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for coughing and weak lungs, claiming it cures deep coughs stops hemorrhage and restores weight. The letter from Rev Joseph H Fesperman of Barnum Springs NC notes his daughter’s recovery and recommends the medicine to neighbors.
A New York Herald description notes that with a chain attached to the handle the little animal can be led along as easily as if it had no harness, suggesting a simple guiding method.
A wedding reception scene reveals a mysterious, gray haired man who is identified by a bystander as a private detective stationed at tables with gifts. The piece then shifts to a 1901 court sale notice in Pettis County Missouri, announcing a real estate sale by special commissioner for partition. It includes the sale of 218 East Sixth Street area and a classifieds note seeking a bright lad or young man for hustling work with Van B. Wisker as manager.
A list of social maxims urging wives to remember Adam was made first and that men pay the freight. It notes that meekness and confidence breed more, warns against gossip, and says home is what you make it with a wife’s weakness as a weapon. It claims husbands have troubles and that wives are favored in this country.
Advertisement costs include 25 cents for three issues if under thirty words. For Rent Barn fits three horses near court house, respond via Sentinel office. WANTED barber shop trainee with references, Box 87 Bunceton Mo. WANTED partner with 1000 capital for cash business in Sedalia, send to C. D. Sedalia Sentinel.
Two furnished rooms available with light housekeeping in 309 East Second street. Monthly terms not stated.
Job listing from Monarch Mfg Co offers a yearly contract to men for introducing Monarch Poultry Mixture. Pays $20 weekly plus expenses. Requires mail response with stamped address to box 1104 Springfield Illinois.
WANTED Two rooms furnished or unfurnished for light housekeeping. West of Ohio between Second and Sixth preferred. Address 220 South Prospect Street. WANTED Good girls to work in a local establishment. Give references and particulars as to previous employment. Address S. L. Sentinel office. 1-15 datc.
Classified notice seeking a live hustling man for Sedalia and nearby areas. Salary listed as 50 dollars per month plus expenses. Applicants should provide age, occupation, and references. Send details to Manager K in the Bayard Building Kansas City Missouri.
Help sought for husband and wife without children to take charge of the City hospital starting February 1. Apply by letter to Mrs. A. P. Morey at Ninth and Ohio Stress Sedalia Missouri. All applicants must meet the board of managers at the courthouse on Monday January 27 at 9 a.m.
An advertisement seeks a buyer for a small packing plant including engine boiler and all required machinery. Asking price is 1500 dollars. Exchange offers for other property will be considered. For details contact Casper Gruber in Lexington Missouri. January 17.
Straw corn and hay offered at low prices by R M Scotten. Straw and corn sold by the ton with hay priced at 13 dollars per ton. Contact at 1019 South Ohio Bell phone 472 Ohio street.
Classified note seeking two or three unfurnished rooms close to the center for light housekeeping. The finder signs as J. L. and asks delivery to the Sentinel office with date 1-17.
Advertises furnished rooms and board for 4 to 6 boarders at 1110 South Lamine. Inquiry requested.
Six room modern cottage for rent at 520 West Fourth Street. applicants to apply at 420 East Third Street. Listing dated 19d3tp.
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