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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1903
Page
7
A prominent Austin railroad man overhears a judge ordering a Katy Flyer at a restaurant and learns the waiter made a playful misinterpretation turning the meal into a running joke about a full railroad train. The anecdote ends with the judge puzzled by the pun.
General Passenger Agent George Morton of the Katy receives a letter from Rock Island Texas land and immigration agent about cigars made from tobacco grown at Hallettsville on Post Oak sandy land. W B Hawkins raises 800 pounds per acre. 15 pounds make 1000 cigars selling at 30 per thousand with costs about 13 per thousand leaving 17 profit. Altair county has thousands of acres similar land available at 4 to 6 per acre.
Mr. Geo A McNutt, traveling on the M K T railroad, registered in a Nebraska town praised as the pest. At a bath request the proprietor yelled for arrival of “the fixin’s” and Tom brought soap and towel, only to reveal the plan to dam up the crick.
Practical tips from a periodical note the value of a circular toaster that fits stove holes, a dishpan rest, and a stove top cover. Practical kitchen hacks include using a dripping pan with a handle and heating irons efficiently. A daily tomato rub promises skin benefits and a peach bloom, with canned tomatoes as winter options.
City bids for construction of remaining sidewalks per ordinance condemning wooden and defective sidewalks on numerous streets in Sedalia Missouri. Bids due by August 3 1903 with right to reject all bids. advertisement dated July 1903.
The timetable shows depart times including 12 45 p m 4 15 p m and 2 15 p m with additional 2 40 p m 2 25 p m 2 30 p m and early morning slots. Freight and baggage services noted with yard origins and several overnight 1 43 a m 1 50 a m 3 55 a m 4 00 a m entries.
Descriptive Indian names like Muskoka and Kawartha describe ideal summer spots in North America. Free descriptive literature and timetables are available from the Grand Trunk Railway Advertising Department at 135 Adams Street Chicago. George W Vaux, A G P T A, en route to Niagara Falls and other resorts.
Fragmentary timetable items show trains to Sedalia Warsaw and depart times through the day. The text also includes a laborers wanted notice for American Car and Foundry Co., Madison, HI.
A pamphlet titled Quiet Summer Retreats Along the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway may help readers choose vacation destinations. Copies are available by addressing B. P. Humphrey at 203 Boston Building, Kansas City, or C. Daly, Chief A. G. P. A., Chicago.
An old newspaper ad promotes Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product in a large 2% oz package for 5 cents. The copy highlights better blueing and association with Red Cross branding.
Advertises farm loans for Pettis County realty at five percent interest with partial payment privileges. Offered by J. H. Bothwell, Attorney and Counselor, Sedalia National Bank Building.
Classified notice offers the Jaynes residence on Broad Way Sedalia for sale or rent under favorable terms with steam heat tied to the district system if desired. Also ad for limited time dental services by Dr George A Major successor to Dr T T Major Son listing prices for full teeth sets gold fillings and crowns with office at 410 Ohio Street opposite courthouse.
The text promotes pamphlets about Missouri apples along the Katy line, praising the region and inviting readers to request materials. It gives the address 801 Wainwright Building St. Louis Mo for obtaining pamphlets.
An advertisement urges keeping white laundry by using Red Cross Ball Blue. It notes a large two ounce package sold by grocers for five cents.
The World’s Fair of 1904 draws interest for its planned structures. A Bird’s-Eye View illustration of the future buildings is offered by mail for 10 cents to George Morton Box 911 St. Louis.
Through Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway the round trip from Chautauqua costs 14 dollars. Return limit is 30 days. A handsome Chautauqua Book containing any desired information may be obtained by writing B P Humashrey P A 202 Boston building Kansas City or C F Daly chief A G P A Chicago.
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