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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1899
Page
8
The notice promotes bargain counters for shoes from 15 cents to $1.00 at 223 Ohio. The Fourth of July event at Othe Pen is postponed to Thursday due to rain. Mrs Todd’s remains lie at Keck Ramsey's. if no contact by friends, the funeral is set for Thursday afternoon.
A person named Jack Kelly is described as encorpes and leaving with a ball and chain attached, creating a sensational local crime or misfortune scenario. The text suggests a jail or custody setting with a dramatic exit.
Rain confines prisoners to corridors while gambling and other festivities continue inside. Governor Stephens pardons two long-serving convicts, John Pitman and Fletcher Kirby, amid a holiday crowd of 2,314 at Jefferson City. A city hospital report mentions Jack Kelly, a drug addict who escaped with a ball and chain but later claimed recovery.
A Pauline hometown column notes light rain after a dry spell and describes social events. Mr. and Mrs. Huckabay hosted an ice cream supper and birthday party for their daughter. Visitors include Eva Murphy, DeJarnett relatives, and Anna Calvert. Local ailments and illnesses are mentioned, with John Vannatta and J Rader cited as sick. Milton S. Botts visits Pauline after appointment as postmaster.
The Famous Indian Doctor locates permanently at Hotel LeGrand and offers free eye relief for patients leaving the office. He also promises immediate relief for rheumatism neuralgia and moving pains and treats kidney urinary diseases and dropsy.
Adults with cold or chest throat or lung trouble may obtain a free sample bottle at A. S. McGowan's, limited to one per person and not given to children without parental order. The ad touts Boschee’s German Syrup as a world renowned throat and lung remedy endorsed by physicians and claims a 75 cent bottle can cure or prove its value.
Old time advertisement urges customers to bring their paint bills to Ott's Drug Store and let them figure on it to save money. The piece also promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers from Servant Harker Drug Co as a remedy for constipation and digestive issues.
An ad lists ice cream soda at five cents and promotes Fleischmann's Pharmacy and Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey claims to cure lung irritation and prevent coughs from settling in the lungs with strong lungs. Mentions are unclear but references to pharmacy names and prices appear.
Ad touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a clear skin solution with rosy cheeks and sunshine appeal. It urges readers to ask their druggist about the product and highlights its promise of transparent, healthy complexion.
News notes report a new street car numbered 14 placed in service yesterday. J D Donohue arranges the Union House for J B Rickman. The family picnic and Fourth of July celebration plans are noted.
A 1910s style ad claims Grain-O from pure grains eases coffee dependence and nourishes the body. A female reader reports preferring Grain-O after a week, with children able to drink it freely. Package price is 15 and 25 cents from grocers.
The Smithton school board fixed September 4 as opening day. Edith Glens was hired to teach vocal music for three months, one half hour daily per room. Officers re-elected, Jas Ringen treasurer and F L Wright secretary. His Baker chosen janitor at six dollars monthly. Ends with an ad line for Rocky Mountain Tea.
The jury concluded on the first ballot that Paul Marquis offers the best meal in town for the least money. The verdict highlights Marquis's value dining and affordability compared with other local options.
The Sentinel states it can print sale bills on short notice at prices under all competition and provides corresponding low prices on all other kinds of printing.
Notice states proposals for remodeling the opera house will be received until 12 o clock Saturday July 1599. Authority reserved to reject any or all bids. Plans and specifications available at W S Epperson architect office and at the Opera House drugstore Sedalia Mo.
Grain O is a coffee substitute claimed to be easier on digestion and the stomach. It tones the stomach, aids digestion, and strengthens the nerves, offering nourishment with no adverse effects. Sold at 15 and 25 cents per package.
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