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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1901
Page
8
The forecast calls for local thunder storms tonight and Tuesday with cooler northeast portions and fair conditions in the south. The article notes drought damage to western farmers and urges prompt action to prevent further distress, suggesting timely vegetable growing could help.
Advertises stock of mill-end hose with a 4 percent price, urging readers to visit quickly while selection lasts.
William Williams and his wife of 910 Massachusetts street celebrate their golden wedding with invitations for a private 4 to 9 pm event. They have lived in Pettis county over forty years and are longtime, esteemed residents with many children and relatives in local and nearby communities.
Henry Clews notes in a weekly letter that a smaller corn crop could still yield similar value if prices rise. He cites farm values, regional gains, and a record wheat crop, while farmers stay financially sound and rail traffic remains modestly affected.
Partnership offered in top Central Missouri barber shop. Apply at X. E., care of Sentinel office, Sedalia, Missouri.
P Gottfried Muller of Cole Camp married Miss Emelia E Heitmann of Sedalia Sunday afternoon at the bride’s home. Ceremony performed by P D Mueller.
Lamonte brief notes relatives and visitors with dates. George Rucker came from Hughesville to spend the day with family. Lyle Dickey and wife from Sedalia visited Friday. Rev. J. W. Ferrell left for El Reno Oklahoma Territory Sunday night. H. O. Calvert and wife with two sons, visiting J. W. Ferrell and wife, departed.
A note praising Farris for its ice cream soda made from pure cream. The writer expresses anticipation and mentions high regard for the shop’s ice cream quality.
Smithton reports two rail cars shipped to St Louis by C Monsees and company. Mrs William Beasmore and her daughter visit relatives. George Green loses two milch cows from volunteer cane poisoning. Smithton ball team defeats Syracuse 12 to 11. W T Ellison finds black oil at seventy feet on J L Monsees farm. Mrs Winnie Davis dies of heat prostration in Grand Pass. Twenty dollar bill stolen from Eliza Marriott near Versailles during church service. no clue yet.
Joseph A. Bingham of Andover, aged 50, reputed as Connecticut’s laziest man, died by stepping in front of a train after years of idleness. Born to wealth, he lived on inherited funds and aid from the town until waste left him with a small home and no will to work. He reportedly refused food and chores, symbolizing a life of extreme inactivity. The fatal act occurred Friday when he deliberately confronted an oncoming train.
A claim that Red Cross Bail Blue is the best in the world is stated alongside a price note that large two ounce packages cost 5 cents.
A curious note touts Red Cross Ball Blue as a path to lasting happiness and warns against imitation products claiming similar effects. The brief reads like an old advertisement urging loyalty to the original brand.
Stillwater Minnesota July 28 Crowds mob the entry of Coleman and James Younger at the H N Peterson Granite company in St Paul as they assume duties. The public interest and parole issues hamper their efforts to work quietly at the granite works and Mr Peterson operates a shop in the city.
The body of a man who swam in the Missouri River near Boonville was recovered last night. A bank search revealed a letter in his clothes identifying him as James Smith of Monticello Georgia.
Farmers shift to using wheat as animal feed. Horses receive soaked grain while cattle get cracked kernels. Report claims one bushel of wheat equals two bushels of corn for stock feeding and efficiency.
An old Arlington pharmacy promotes high grade perfumes noting quality and variety. The brief advert emphasizes prestige and value for shoppers seeking upscale fragrance options.
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