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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1899
Page
3
Permanently located at Clinton Missouri at the famous White Sulphur Springs Professor O R Bentley founder of magnetic healing science and instructor of many modern practitioners has fixed his permanent location at the Sulphur Springs Clinton.
In Windsor Missouri an advertisement promotes Magnetic Treatment by Prof Bentley at his Artesian hotel rooms. It claims cure for chronic diseases without medicine or knives and invites free consultation, noting pupils who earn well and a distant healing capability. A testimonial from Dr. O R Bentley lauds the method and a patient passage references a life changed by the therapy.
A letter from Eldorado Springs Cedar county Missouri dated May 8 1899 reports a patient in perfect health after two months of absent magnetic treatment. The writer cites long term stomach trouble and a bad habit of drinking as prior ailments and praises Dr. Bentley’s remedy while offering to answer questions with a stamped reply.
Mrs. Pearl Smith of 666 Broadway faced months of nervous anguish and failed remedies. A friend advised Professor O. R. Bentley who treated her for a month and she emerged entirely well with her pains and nerves gone.
The London and world champion pugilist Jim Jefferies defeats Robert Fitzsimmons in a landmark Coney Island bout on June 6 at the Athletic Club. The win cements Jefferies as the best living heavyweight, possibly the greatest ever to hold the title.
Professor Houton asserts in travels that Green's August Flower is the most used remedy for dyspepsia liver and stomach disorders and constipation. He notes it helps travelers and office workers with headaches and irregular habits, claims no harm from frequent use, and praises relief for sour stomachs and indigestion. Sample bottles are available from A McGowan Otis W Smith and sold broadly.
Dr J R Mayhew was seen at Knob Noster yesterday. It is believed he will return to Sedalia after bracing up and getting everything squared away.
An old newspaper fragment advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure with a reward offer and testimonials. It lists Toledo druggists, firm names F. J. Cheney & Co and others, plus various local business notices for soaps, ice cream, pharmacy products, and a Detroit Christian Endeavorers convention notice.
Washington report notes a nationwide post office readjustment with increased pay for clerks in western cities. Kansas City leads with seventeen, Springfield four, St. Joseph two, and other towns such as Chillicothe Clinton Kirksville Marshall Maryville Mexico Moberly Nevada and Warrensburg each getting two or one clerks affected. Also announced is the national convention to be held July 5 through 11 in Detroit with an official train leaving July 4 from St. Louis. Missouri’s delegation plans to assemble and round trip fare is twenty one dollars via Missouri Pacific to St. Louis then Clover Leaf to Toledo and boat to Detroit.
Mr P Ketcham of Pike City California testifies that during his brother's sciatic rheumatism the Balm provided relief. He notes many others have reported prompt relief from pain using this liniment offered for sale by local sellers.
The case accusing Dr Mayhew of obtaining money under false pretenses was dismissed last evening by Judge Rogers.
The ad claims DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cures piles by striking at the root, removing the cause quickly and permanently. It urges avoiding wasted time and money on only removing effects. Robert Taylor departed yesterday for a southwestern state trip promoting Wheelon.
A recruitment notice offers local employment with liberal salary guarantee and good chance for advancement. No capital required. For full information address Shepp Company at 1031 1033 Chestnut St Philadelphia Peon.
A large group of children from St Anthony's academy spent yesterday afternoon picnicking in Forest Park, enjoying a sunny day outdoors with classmates and teachers.
The Eagle Eye Salve from Sutherland claims keen sight with clear vision for weak eyes and styes. Sold by all dealers at 25 cents.
Kohle the newsboy accepts a position as a hack driver for Eldred Harrison, taking the place of George Woods.
J. J. Abell, a well known Nevada merchant, has visited Sedalia for several days and been impressed with the city. He plans to move here soon and may enter business in Sedalia.
A Sterling Remedy Co. ad promotes No-To-Bac as a wonder drug that makes weak men strong and helps quit tobacco easily. It claims cures are guaranteed, with booklets and samples free, and lists druggists selling the product at 50 cents or one dollar, with Chicago or New York addresses.
A local laundry offers family washing for twenty cents per dozen at Bowman and Dorn's Laundry. The service emphasizes affordable rates for household loads and invites customers to visit the shop for details.
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