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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1901
Page
8
Herrmann, a famed magician, wowed guests at a Standard Theatre benefit, then was invited to supper at the Gilsey House. A club member promised him a diamond ring as a joke while a gong rang, leaving Herrmann amused by the misdirection.
The New York Sun notes two owl types hide from daylight while others hunt by day and night. Some species sees well in daylight, while screech and long eared owls lack day vision. Short eared owl hunts field mice in rye stubble and winters southward from northern regions.
The German Emperor owns twelve valets who guard an imperial wardrobe valued at £100,000. Uniforms from German regiments and navy fill vast cupboards, with Austrian Russian Swedish English Italian outfits prepared for travels. He also has hunting court and yacht wear, plus jewelry including rings a large watch chain and bracelet.
A neighbor nicknamed Whispering Dick due to ridicule, known for a booming voice, enters a public house one cold morning. He greets the landlord with a cheerful how are you, while a nervous traveler begs to have a horse brought quickly, fearing to stay nearby as Dick’s voice seems to thaw the surroundings. The traveler’s plan to escape underscores the joke at hand.
A young New York woman who spends summers and autumns in the Adirondacks is celebrated for her shooting and trapping skills. Though she has killed deer, her favorite amusement is trapping admirers with charm, wearing a sack fur cape trimmed in reddish otter fur.
An advertisement explains that a child not doing well may benefit from Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil which starts to build strength immediately though effects may take time. The copy invites trial and lists Scott & Bowne as the supplier in New York.
A humorous true story from a bygone day describes a judge presiding over a case with an only Celtic language speaking accused. An interpreter, loyal yet biased, refused to translate, claiming the remark had nothing to do with the case. The judge demanded the truth and learned the interpreter whispered a scolding quote in Gaelic about the hanging.
A recounting of late Fenian activity in Ireland notes harsh police arrest tactics under habeas repeal, with trials featuring partisan judges and allegedly packed juries. The account recalls fear among jurors witnesses and police officers, plus cases of intimidation and arrest of witnesses in Cork.
A collection of quips and witticisms about women men lovers and marriage. The jokes touch on honesty deception diaries rings milk teeth and domestic life with a punchy, period voice.
A London Daily News yarn explains Yeomen as brave yet poor with bushcraft unable to find home after dark. Boers joke they can always capture them when needed, after they are freed or captured, a lighthearted campfire tale from the veldt era.
In an Irish case a young barrister questions a witness about being stunned. The witness misunderstands stunned and insensible terms, and the judge intervenes. The counsel asks if they killed him, and the witness replies that they killed him entirely.
The Sentinel announces a no cost drawing for a $50 Haviland china set open to paid subscribers. A sealed jar of shot will determine winners on March 1 with three judges. Additional prizes include yearly subscriptions and first class novels. Coupons began December 26 and must be clipped and submitted with a name and address.
In a Liberal campaign moment Lord Russell started a speech with badly spoken Scotch. Sir Charles Russell quipped I vote Scotch and then I sometimes drink Scotch, drawing tremendous applause and securing his hold on the audience.
Farmer Countessel defends the cost of educating his son Josiar. The story notes Josiar’s literacy and his ability to vote with confidence using the Australian ballot, ensuring he did not vote for someone he opposed.
An idealist says money is a responsibility not a personal luxury. Senator Sorghum notes he feels relief of responsibility as the campaign nears its end, glancing at his checkbook in a Washington star scene.
A clerk notes the bath sponge is small while a customer objects it is too large. The quirky dialogue ends with the customer claiming to reside in a flat as a Philadelphia Press reader.
A brief quoted exchange shows a father scolding Tommy with a threat of punishment and Tommy replying that candy would follow, reflecting a domestic scene reported by the Philadelphia Press.
A fragment from the Indianapolis Journal questions a girl's hat style and whether it hides a pug nose or draws attention, reflecting social gossip tone of the page. The brief item hints at fashion judgment and public commentary.
A fragment shows a dialogue debating marriage timing with a witty exchange on whether a younger person should wed or wait for wisdom and age.
A brief note from the Indianapolis Journal quotes a remark about political candor and ambidexterity. The piece hints at the public persona of candidates and the nature of political discourse.
A short moral note from the Indianapolis Journal warns that avoidance leads to trouble and misfortune. It cautions that unwise deeds bring regret as consequences follow those who revel in harmful actions.
A Syracuse Herald item notes Quills appears buoyant amid talk of acclaim. A comic quipsoffhand remark mentions not dying quickly enough to be enshrined, illustrating a witty sports or entertainment moment.
A legal correspondent recalls Lord Russell in court before illness. During a bigamy trial, a barrister whispered across benches asking the extreme penalty, prompting Russell’s sharp, memorable reply.
Mrs. E I Masters of Monitor Indiana cures after effects of grip with Dr Miles Nervine and Pills. Mrs A E Lapeer of Modelia Minnesota uses Dr Miles Pain Pills and Nerve and Liver Pills and recovers quickly. President McKinley slowly recovers from grip. George J Flannery relieved of head pains in fifteen minutes by Dr Miles Pain Pills. Speaker Henderson back in the house after grip.
J C Helfrey a Westinghouse foreman in East Pittsburg suffered a severe grip attack but recovered quickly after using Dr Miles Nervine and Pain Pills. Reverend C Body lay seriously ill at his St Paris Ohio home but was aided through by Dr Miles Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills.
Pehl's Private Stock eight years old comes four quarts per case at 3.00. Shipped to any address with return and costs paid if not as represented. Marketed for medicinal and family use by Peter Pehl Wholesaler in whiskeys and Anheuser-Busch beers. Wholesale House 115 West Second St. Phone 95.
Lexington coal dealer Kohen promotes Select Lexington Lump coal at 3.00 per ton cash with city weights and order by phone at 263.
Advertisement from Sedalia bank offering loans of $11,000 and up secured by real estate. Farm loans available at six percent interest with moderate expenses and partial payments allowed. JOHN H. BOTHWELL, Sedalia National Bank Building.
This week only the McGrew Coal Company offers its celebrated Electric Lump at 3.00 per ton. Telephone 272 for orders and details.
A notice seeking a suitable young woman to work in a respectable family. Apply at this office with the address marked B.
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