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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1903
Page
2
A fragment recalls the coming of the resurrection morn and notes Mr. Frey Frey, despite a national reputation earned by his varied gifts. The passage emphasizes his influence and artistic stature.
An editorial argues that railroad safety hinges on universal double tracking. It contends many wrecks cause fatalities, many due to carelessness, and that head-on collisions could be largely prevented by two parallel tracks nationwide. Time and effort will bring this upgrade.
A New Jersey convention of Sunday school teachers denounces Santa Claus as a relic of barbarism and plans only songs and stereopticon views. The piece argues against removing mythic elements from children's entertainment, noting myths like Santa and Bethlehem's story can educate and delight, and urges calling for common sense.
Newport July 16 It is said Cornelius Vanderbilt and his wife will visit Newport as guests of his mother at the Breakers signaling a reconciliation after seven years of discord over his marriage against his father's wishes. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt helped mend ties. Cornelius survived a severe illness that hastened the shift.
The passage notes Atlantic City as a famed watering place accessible from the west via the Lehigh Valley railroad. It invites readers to send a 2 cent stamp to the General Passenger department of the Lehigh Valley Railroad in New York for the Atlantic City booklet.
A Sedalia resident P F Tomlinson, painter and carpenter, describes persistent back pain resolving after using Doan’s Kidney Pills from W E Bard Drug, bought from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, priced 50 cents. The ad urges readers to try the product and to remember the name.
A vintage ad promises a one day cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims a refund if it fails and notes E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
The Lehigh Valley routes boast double track stone ballast and an aut omaic electric block signal system across the line. Stopovers allowed at Niagara Falls, with real estate loans in Pettis County starting at 5 percent interest and 1 000 dollars or more, via J H Bothwell in Sedalia.
The New Royal Muskoka Hotel sits in Muskoka Lakes, a premier summer resort area. It opens for guests June 15 and invites inquiries to the Grand Trunk Railway Advertising Department at 135 Adams Street Chicago, George W. Vaux, A. G. P. & T. A.
The notice promotes a Bird's Eye View of the World’s Fair of 1904 showing buildings as they will appear when completed. It offers a 31 by 42 inch print mailed for 10 cents prepaid postage. Send to George Morton J K T Ry Box 911 St Louis MO.
An expository ad outlines Monarch Laundry with unmatched facilities for all classes of laundry work and public service claims. It lists contact by CHAS VAN ANTWERP, phones 183, in a concise promotional tone.
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