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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1903
Page
6
J. A. Stewart, District Passenger Agent in Kansas City, explains that to bag bear, antelope, and mountain lions you must leave the railroad behind, hire a guide, and ride into the interior on horseback. The journey costs money and time, but they say it is worthwhile.
Popular Wants FOR SALE Good family horse harness and phaeton also White Co chin chickens Call at 305 West Johnston street or D B Bulkley at Kelk s FURNISHED ROOMS Wth board or without 916 South Massachusetts street FOR RENT Furnished rooms for light housekeeping Apply over Sentinel office WANTED The hauling of scavenger work and garbage of all kinds Prompt attention H A Cohen QC phone 1000
Notice announces the official scavenger office relocation to the Sedalia Milling Co office. Citizens are instructed to report all dead animals to both provided phone numbers.
J W Wilcox a carpenter advertises patchwork and repairing as specialties. Residence listed as 617 Wilkerson street with phone 812 two rings.
Wanted several persons of character and good reputation in each state to represent and establish a wealthy business house. Salary twenty one dollars per week with expenses, paid weekly in cash from headquarters. Horse and carriage furnished when necessary. Enclose self addressed envelope. Colonial Co., Caxon Bldg., Chicago.
The notice lists season dates from June 1 to October 31 and rates 17.40 and 21.40 for trips to Duvuth and the Superiors. It mentions numerous Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin resorts with calls for particulars from St Paul Minneapolis.
Washington notes that cablegrams have not yet reached the state department on the islands off Borneo now in U S possession. Some House members question British claims while Secretary Hay has decided there is no British claim. The islands’ strategic value means the United States will not part with them.
The pamphlet titled Quiet Summer Retreats helps readers decide where to go for vacation. Copies are available by writing to B. P. Humphrey in Kansas City or C. F. Daly in Chicago.
In Toledo at the Haggett home Miss Haggett trained by Fred Brown fought Indianapolis pugilist Charles Johnson as a substitute after a thumb sprain. Johnson underplayed the bout but Haggett delivered a hard windpipe strike followed by a left to the chin and a jaw blow sending him to the floor unconscious for minutes.
August Leo of Brookings Ark funds part of Lord F Seymour Barrington defense for the McCann murder case in St Louis. Leo subscribed 50 dollars and arranged bankers to honor a draft, arguing the trial in St Louis is prejudiced but will seek donations from local businessmen.
Sedalia residents share experiences with Dean's Kidney Pills in a testimonial from George Davis at 217 West Main Street. The ad notes the product's relief and urges purchase from FosterMilburn Co. It also mentions Katy continuing a tourist sleeper on the flyer from St Louis to Mexico Arizona and California points.
Help wanted notice from American Car and Foundry Co seeking carpenters and car builders in Madison, Illinois. Apply locally.
Excursion rates announced for Pertie and McAlister Springs with special low fares on Fridays Saturdays and Sundays for daily trips.
Summer rates offered for Mystic Shrineers in Saratoga Springs New York C F E in Denver Elks and Odd Fellows in Baltimore Epworth League in Detroit G A R in San Francisco Details to be published later or available at the ticket office Sale runs June to September 30 with good to October 31 Lead cities include Deadwood Custer Rapid City and Hot Springs Low rates emphasized for travelers and members
The Katy announces homeseekers tickets on the first and third Tuesdays monthly for routes including Kansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas with a $2 round trip fare. A daily sleeper runs between St Louis and City of Mexico with a Pullman conductor. From March 17 Katy will sell homeseeker tickets to Mexican Central Railway Old Mexico and offers Sunday excursion tickets for as low as one fare to events with fares under $1.50. See Katy agents for details.
Porter Real Estate Co lists a special sale of several dwellings at cut prices during the coming week. Properties include 1214 South Kentucky street a two story six room house 509 West Fourth street a five room house 1321 South Osage street a seven room house 1611 South Ohio street an eight room house 509 West Fourth street a one story five room house a double house at 311 313 East Thir teenth street and 1306 South Lamine street a one story four room. Visit 404 Ohio street for reliable information and straight dealing.
An advertising snippet urges readers to keep yellow clothes white using Red Cross Yall Blue and notes grocers offer large two ounce packages for five cents.
Supp AHS notes that imperfect digestion leads to many diseases and that dyspepsia never fixes itself. The advertisement claims Eupepsia Tablets relieve stomach disorders and permanently cure them, citing customer endorsements from M. Hooncranp of Elgin Mo and Kuecesia Co. of Sv. Lovie Ma.
A list of Pacific Northwest cities grouped by fares shows Portland Tacoma Seattle Vancouver Victoria for 27.85 and Spokane Pendleton Walla Walla Dayton Lewiston Pullman Baker City Ellensburg and similar stops for 25.35, highlighting regional rail options.
Beginning June 1 the Burling ton Route offers notably low round trip summer fares to Colorado and Utah resorts including Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Greenwood Springs and Salt Lake City. From July 1 to 10 the daily rate drops to less than half the normal price.
Listing of numerous Sedalia real estate deals and exchanges including farms in Kansas and Missouri, ranch land in Arkansas valley, Pettis county properties, and 640 to 1600 acre tracts. Offers include cash sales, exchange for lands, and rentals with noted prices and terms.
Daily service begins June 1 between St Paul and Minneapolis with no fare and an added 2.50 for the round trip. The plan covers all Minnesota localities.
In early July routes offer $57.50 from St Louis and $50.00 from the Missouri River to California and return. August fares show losses of $47.50 from St Louis and $45.00 from the Missouri River, with an additional $11.00 for return via Puget Sound and northern routes through Billings or St Paul.
Burlington agents invite inquiries on rates and routes for summer travel across the western United States. Readers are urged to describe their proposed trip for full advised planning from A. Gen’l Pass. Agt. at 604 Pine Street, St. Louis, Missouri.
Vintage advertisement notes Ball Blue powder offered at 5 cents for a large 2 ounce package, praising Red Cross Ball Blue as the best option. The note highlights value and branding for household use.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a cure for painful feet corns bunions and sweating It claims instant relief for stinging nails and calouses and says tight shoes feel comfortable It offers a 25 cent mail option and a free trial package from Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY
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