Senator Clark Loses Coat in Washington Gallery Incident
Senator Clark of Montana, noted for vast wealth, reported his coat missing at the Corcoran gallery. After a protest to a on duty officer and a trip to police headquarters, officials gave him 100 dollars claiming it was the coat’s price, ending the dispute.
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Sunny South
The
South
Joel Chandler Harris
Harry Stillwell Edwards
Anthony Hope
Maurice Thompson
Sidney R. Crockett
George Corbett
Arthur W. Marchmont
National Note
Senator Clark
Montana
America
Corcoran Art Gallery
Washington
Mr. Clark
Clark
Miller and wife relocate to Lodge residence corner Fourth and Washington
W B Miller and his wife, formerly living at J A Amick corner of Fifth and Washington, have moved to the home of Mr and Mrs B M Lodge at the corner of Fourth and Washington.
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W. B. Miller
J. A. Amick
Fifth and
Washington Avenue
B. M. Lodge
Fourth and
Washington
Stories of Dr Rixey and his ties to President McKinley
The piece portrays Dr Presley M Rixey as gentle and highly connected, favored by President McKinley for the Navy surgeon general post. It notes his wide circle including cabinet officers judges and diplomats and recalls anecdotes of McKinley and his mother at White House dinners.
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Navy
Presley M. Rixey
Roosevelt
Admiral van Reypen
McKinley
Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post
Rixey
United States
Washington
Supreme Court
Dr. Rixey
Fatty the Conductor Outsmarts Counterfeit Fare Payers
A Washington streetcar conductor nicknamed Fatty grew tired of riders offering fake ten dollar notes as fares. He borrowed ten dollars in pennies from the cashier and later accepted a counterfeit ten, breaking it into pennies to give the passenger real value while keeping the plan secret. He later confessed and was told to make the loss good.
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Fatty
Washington
the Post
Sele
Deceptive Trade Boosts Rare Potteries in London
The piece notes a rise in selling fake pottery pieces in London. It describes methods where butterflies are killed and girls apply mucus to wings then dust them with metallic powder to create convincing, colorful specimens for quick sales.
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London
Sedalia Drug Store Ad Briefs Local Market Offerings
Local brief notes mention a Sedalia drug store event with scattered details about items and pricing. The readable portion hints at a small community notice listing goods and a possible sale or promotion in a town-scrip style.
Soldier Priest Orator Olmstead of Notre Dame Praised
Rev. William A. Olmstead of Notre Dame University spoke at the dedication of the soldiers and sailors monument in New York City last Friday. A native of New York, he led the Fifty-ninth Veteran Infantry and later commanded brigades in General Hancock’s corps, earning brevet rank as a Major General of Volunteers.
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Notre Dame
Tnd
William A. Olmstead
Notre Dame University
New York City
New York
Fifty-ninth Veteran Infantry
Eighty Second New York Volunteers
New York Militia
Bhancock
Second Army Corps
Malls Platt
Lee
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Ad Claims Pile Cure
An old advertisement from Willow Grove Delaware features R S Meredith praising DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a certain cure for piles. It asserts the salve cures skin diseases and wounds, warns against counterfeits, and promotes W FE Bard Drug Company as seller.
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DeWitt
R. S. Meredith
Willow Grove
Del
W. FE
Bard Drug Company
Why Girls Cant Throw A Stone
A London physician reports that girls cannot throw stones as boys do due to shoulder conformation. He cites a larger collar bone that sits lower in females, allowing free arm movement for boys but not for girls. The claim notes girls may excel in other sports but cannot master this throwing action.
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London
Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Boosts Hustle and Strength
An old advertisement promotes Rocky Mountain Tea from W. E. Bard Drug Company. It claims the product keeps people energetic and helps them stay on track in the climb of prosperity.
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Rocky Mountain
W. E. Bard Drug Company
Bids Sought for Local Road Construction in Six Mile District
One half mile sections of Thatcherford, Marshall, and Fisher Lake roads require rock and travel surfaces per specs on file. Bids accepted until June 7, 1902. E R Blair secretary, Six Mile Road District Sedalia Missouri dated May 28 1902.
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Thatcherford Road
Marshall Road
Fisher Lake Road
E. R. Blair
Sec’y. Six Mile Road
Sedalia, Mo
Classified Rates Notice Compact Advertisement Rules
Advertising guidance for classified notices outlines pricing: 25 cents for up to 18 words twice, 10 cents per line for funeral and lodge notices up to ten lines, obituary and resolutions up to 30 lines at $1 per notice, plus 5 cents per extra line. All ads must be enclosed in an envelope and properly addressed.
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Ohio
Daily Enquirer
Enquirer
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Enquirer Profit-Sharing Bureau
Cincinnati
Asquith Says Most British Cabinet Members Sold News
English statesman Mr. Asquith told a press banquet that nearly every member of the current British cabinet including the premier had worked for the press at some time. He cited that prior journalism experience influenced their public service backgrounds.
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Asquith
World on Fire by Murat Hal stead advertised
Advertisement for agents to sell a 600 page illustrated history about mountains exploding in American Indies and destroying cities. Promises high endorsements and daily profits from $3 to $25. Outfit free and postage paid. Dominion Co. Dept. L Chicago.
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Murat Halstead
American Indies
Outfit Free
The
Dominion Co
Dept. L
Chicago
Wanted White Girl for General Housework
Help wanted in a three person family at 1002 East Fourth Street. German language preferred. Applicant to assist with cooking and general housework duties.
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East Third Street
East Fourth Street
Barber Trade Training Promises Jobs After Two Months
Advertisement offers barber training with guaranteed job placements at top wages after two months. Claims two years saved, tools donated, and wages paid Saturdays. Write for catalog.
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Cata
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Southern Literary Weekly
Sunny
Atlanta, Ga
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Jacksonville
Florida
Peal Medicine Co
Cleveland
Ward
Sedalia
Rev
Wmn. A. Olmstead
Mather Olmstead
Voluunteers
G. A. BR
Cain Spot Cash Grocery
W. Main St
Soaps
Lenox
Ollivette
Ark
Busy Bee
Gilman
Concordia
Franklin
Maryland
Glennwood
California Fruits
Yuba Dam
Esmaralda
Ioc
E. J
Cowor A
Logue
Moler Barber College
St. Louis, Mo
United States Health and Accident Insurance Copany
Jefferson City
Earl J. Stevenson
Hutchison
Second
Ohio Streets
O. M. Collins
South Monitean Street
Sedalia Steam Dye Works
South Lamine Street
Queen City
Milo B. Stevens & Co
14Th St
George B. Goodrich
Eighteenth
Marvin
Bell Telephone
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