This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1899
Page
6
The New York Star announces a word-building contest using letters from its title with a daily high grade bicycle for the largest word list. Weekly watches for second and third place and other rewards follow, with subscribers sending thirteen weeks of stamps for full details. Contest runs June 26 to August 21, 1899.
Historic Nez Perces land opened to settlement hosts reports of large gold bearing quartz ledges in the Buffalo Hamp range. Rich placers along Clear water and Salmon rivers attracted miners since the 1860s, with transportation and isolation hindering large operations. The Northern Pacific Lewiston extension spurred renewed interest as ledges crop out over long distances near the rivers.
Leaves Kansas City via Union Pacific every Thursday evening at 6 40 and reaches Portland in 72 hours without change. Maximum comfort at minimum cost, with special care for ladies and children. Passengers to San Francisco or Los Angeles may stay in the same car. porters accompany each car. Ticket offices listed with addresses and telephone number. For details, call or write.
A Chicago couple sought travel options and, despite cost worries, embarked. Will B. Hunter of the Chicago Times-Herald details their journey and discoveries in a compact book available by request through F M Byron, general western agent of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Co in Chicago.
In the Ozark mountains the Crescent Hotel opens February 23. The pamphlet notes mild bracing climate wild scenery and unequal medicinal waters. It advertises cheap excursion rates and Pullman sleepers from Kansas City, with requests to Bryan Snyder Frisco Line general passenger agent St Louis Mo.
Advertisement by attorney John B. Bothwell for Sedalia National Bank offering loans of $1,000 and up secured by real estate. Farm loans not offered at six percent interest with moderate expenses and partial payments allowed.
Active and trusted person sought to work locally with liberal salary guaranteed and good chances for advancement. No capital required. For full information contact Shepp Company at 1031 1033 Chestnut Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Our employes are all experienced workers, which enables us to guarantee satisfaction in every particular. Try us for good work. Sedalia Steam Laundry. Tel. 154. Gero. W. Longan, Prop.
The Navy orders appraisal of the Spanish cruiser Maria Teresa and war material from Santiago Bay. prize money questions prompt review. The War Revenue Act likely to see amendments. June imports and exports report shows totals and changes. quotes on the 1898 grain price and June trade. An epidemic of diarrhoea noted in Cocoanut Grove Florida with Champlain remedy recommended.
Dubuque July 14. Dr. Gibson state veterinarian examined farmers with suspected rabies cases in stock. He ruled it as mad staggers caused by excessive grass feeding, noting symptoms resemble hydrophobia.
Twenty one deaths from lockjaw reported in New York on July 14 with eight new fatalities yesterday and two new cases since July Fourth. Five new cases recorded and all but one of the fatalities linked to Fourth of July pistol propnd.
In Los Angeles on July 14 O T Carson of Columbus was elected president of the National Education Association by unanimous vote. Mrs Gaston Boyd of Kansas was chosen as a vice president.
An 1890s ad fragment promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease swollen hot feet and sore shoes with trial package offered. It also mentions Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a digestive aid and hints at editor succession rumors involving Chillicothe Constitution.
A Missouri farmer near Lakenan reports one field of corn waist high and another recently planted. He believes both fields will yield a good crop, though outcome remains uncertain.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a blood cleansing beauty aid. It claims clean blood yields clear skin and promotes pimples boils blotches and bilious complexions improved by regular use. Available in 10 25 and 50 cent sizes from druggists with satisfaction guaranteed.
The 1800 census records St Louis with 925 residents, St Charles 875, Ste Genevieve 949, and New Madrid 781. The state's total population stood at 6,032, reflecting early settlement patterns in Missouri.
Thomas Thurman deputy sheriff of Troy Missouri urges Americans to discover DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for piles rectal troubles and skin diseases saying demand could not be supplied Servant Harker Drug Co.
The Capital City Journal, an afternoon daily, has just been established in Jefferson City by Prater & Hagen. It marks a new era for local news and city reporting in the state capital.
Idaho awaits a new era with the Spokane-Palouse branch extension to Lewiston and routes into the Nez Perce reservation. The Buffalo Hump discovery promises vast quartz ledges near Florence Elk City Grangeville and Salmon River. Farmers gain from rich Cold Springs Camas Prairie lands plus improved markets and transport. Send cents for the Buffalo Hump folder from Chas. S. Fee or Northern Pacific agents.
Tickets offered on the Northwestern Lines for trips to northern Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan peninsulas and east via the Great Lakes. Greatly reduced return fares on sale now with stopover privileges to visit the Greater American Exposition. Information and circulars available from A L Fisher Tray Pass Agent 823 Main Street Kansas City.
The Christian Endeavors of Missouri select the Clover Leaf railroad as the official route to their July Detroit convention. They plan a scenic trip by rail and lake with return via Chicago. For full itinerary, contact the Clover Leaf ticket office at 505 Olive Street, St. Louis.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.