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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1901
Page
2
A feature on Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription helping childless women, asserting it removes maternity obstacles without alcohol or narcotics. A testimonial from Mrs. Mastine of Galesburg Illinois praises recovery after using multiple Pierce remedies, advocating their gentleness and effectiveness.
A migratory gypsy horse trader clan of about 150 families gathered in Lexington on July 4 for the wedding of James Gorman, 22, to Annie Gorman, 21, who are sixth cousins. The ceremony drew nearly 1,000 clan members as wagons rimmed Forest Hill, including a rubber-tired wagon for the couple.
A man arrested for drunkenness in St Louis told the police judge he got up at 6 am and walked the street, saying his morals slipped and he got full up. He was fined $10 and remains in the workhouse seeking funds to pay and "brace up."
A notice pitches Foley's Honey and Tar as relief for asthma and consumption even in severe cases. It notes the remedy costs one dose and suggests trying it, claiming it is worth a trial and available at all druggists.
A thief entered a Hannibal grocery store and took three weights from the counter. He remains a weigh ahead of his pursuers.
An advertisement praises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as easy to take and pleasant in effect. The price is 25 cents with free samples available at Mertz & Hale’s and Otis W. Smith’s drug stores.
Prosperity at Lathrop has been extended to the ice man with ice selling at 60 cents a hundred. Economical housekeepers cool their butter and milk by suspending buckets in wells.
An Arlington Pharmacy advertises Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for stomach troubles, claiming drastic relief for sufferers.
Texas advertisement touts Hall’s Great Discovery as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes seminal emissions weak backs rheumatism and bladder irregularities in men and women and bladder issues in children. A one bottle mail order offer costs $1 and two months of treatment. Manufactured by Dr W Hall in St Louis Missouri via Servant Harker Drug Co and other druggists.
St Louis on February 27 1900 J H Lee at Lindell Barber Shop endorses Hall s Great Discovery Texas Wonder with strong personal benefit and recommends it to the public from 15 Washington Avenue.
A report notes a large year by year rise in the number of horses raised within the state, signaling an expanding equine industry and growing farming activity across counties.
An advertisement promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers laxative pills as a gentle bowel regulator. It claims the product keeps bowels in order and never causes griping, credited to W. E. Bard Drug Co.
Esquire Snow reports a preliminary trial for Grady Mullins, a colored boy, who broke into L. A. Means' meat shop in Calhoun and stole eight cents. Mullins is remanded to jail in default of $250 bail to await trial on burglary and larceny charges.
Thos W Carter of Ashboro North Carolina suffered kidney trouble until Foley's Kidney Cure cured him completely. He declares no remedy equals it and notes it is sold by all druggists.
The Gallatin Democrat reports a local milliner in Gallatin places a daily noon sign on her shop reading Gone to dinner The other day she added Got chicken today cannot get back soon The quirky note draws local amusement and attention.
Expressions of gratitude from women who experienced blessings using Rocky Mountain Tea praise the product for their well being. The ad notes 35c and instructs readers to ask their druggist for it.
A Chillicothe fisherman hauled a 60-pound fish from a stump hollow the flooded river left exposed. The stump and the fish skin are on display, and the fisherman likely ate the catch.
A Clarkson young man was reportedly dead and a coffin prepared in Maiden. After the undertaker trimmed the casket a telephone message arrived confirming the man is alive and in good health.
The exchange extols the printing press for shaping presidents and towns and educating minds while punishing folly. It notes press power curtails kings and redefines fortune, yet warns no one can please all, lest one becomes a lunatic.
Advertised dealers guarantee Banner Salve for tetter eczema piles sprains scalds burns ulcers and any open or old sore. All druggists.
A Savannah newspaper editor away this week prompts readers who left spring chickens and strawberries at the editor’s home to instead deliver them at the office until further notice. The informal public notice blames the editor’s absence for the shift in drop-off location.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a quick permanent cure for piles. It warns consumers to beware of counterfeit products and promotes W. E. Bard Drug Co as the seller.
Gerald Holecroft of the Missouri Pacific machine shop had an umbrella broken by manager J. B. Roe of the Sedalia ball club Thursday afternoon. Roe forced the crowd back near the first base foul line during the game. Halcroft later told Constable Robb to press payment or arrest Roe, but the matter was dropped.
John Tippis of Colton Ohio reports Foley’s Honey and Tar cured his little girl’s severe cough and inflamed tonsils. Advertises in druggists.
City officials seek to restrict daytime tethering of cows while allowing night grazing. The plan aims to curb public nuisance and safety concerns by regulating animal restraint during business hours.
On July 3 and 4 good until including July 5 return tickets sold from Sedalia to Mora 50c Cole Camp 80c Raymond $1 Lincoln $1.20 Schuyler $1.45 Warsaw $1.70.
Jas. G. Amertos reports a stubborn facial sore healed after three applications of Banner Salve. He notes rapid improvement and no scarring, adding the remedy is available from all druggists.
The notice urges prompt use of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve on cuts burns and scalds. It claims soothing quick healing of the injured area and warns buyers to avoid counterfeit products, recommending W. E. Bard Drug Co. as the source.
A Missouri exchange reports common folklore claiming dancing enlarges girls feet ice cream causes freckles front-gate hanging invites consumption chewing gum ruins the mouth piano harms hands and dishwashing brings chaos. These beliefs reflect superstition and social norms about feminine appearance in the community.
The body of Mrs J W Merriott was moved to Versailles Missouri for interment on the 6 52 M K T train after brief funeral services at her home led by Rev Truex.
An advertisement from W. E. Bard Drug Co. touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a laxative pill that stimulates the liver and bowels, promising purer blood and easier digestion without griping.
Mrs. C. I. Evans of Sedalia Missouri is in the city visiting the family of O. B. Evans.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for constipation with a 25 cent price and a money back guarantee if it fails. It targets readers seeking a laxative solution and notes refunds from druggists.
A Missouri horse market report notes rising costs as horses that were inexpensive a few years ago now sell for at least $125. The piece highlights how higher prices have followed the increased value of horse stock and breeding trends.
An advertisement urges happiness by using Red Cross Ball Blue and warns against imitation products. The brief promotes a washing aid with a strong brand claim.
Scientific claim links rheumatism to uric acid in blood and says Foley's Kidney Cure expels it via kidneys. Advertisement notes availability from all druggists.
William Miller who died near Gentryville was the first white child born in Gentry country, marking a historical note for the county.
A brief health ad states a bad complexion stems from inactive liver and bowels and asserts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers give gratifying results. W. E.
W A McMillian of Lamonte was the guest of friends here on Thursday, visiting and calling on local residents during his stay.
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway announces reduced rate Chicago to New York round trip tickets with a Pan-American exposition stop. Buffalo tickets at a low rate also available. Eight trains daily. Send four cents in stamps for printed matter and full information.
Advertises two packs of firecrackers for five cents at Candy Palace with emphasis on price and availability.
Latour and Sherer offer cabinet photographs at a price of three dollars per dozen. The notice highlights their studio service and price point for small portrait prints.
A reader notes a personal directive to leave the word Farrie or Farries as the location for trade. The remark suggests a customary phrase used in the barter setting.
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