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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1904
Page
6
An advertisement extols the Inside Inn on the Exposition grounds offering 590 rooms at 1.50, 500 at 2.00, and 500 at 2.50, totaling 2257 rooms. It promises easy access via the Intramural railway and Union Station, with parlors and verandas for guest comfort and minimal crowds.
A narrator recalls an evening walk with young Clements to a famed oak linked to John Madden of Hedgford Manor. Madden's infamous exploits and death are recounted before the narrator, later alone, senses a haunting odor and fear of unseen watchers as the lodge keeper passes, uttering good night.
A notice states a copy of Dr. Clayton's Treatise on the Dog has been mailed to all dog owners in Sedalia. If not received, call Farris Pharmacy which has copies available for pickup.
An old colored citizen brings a boy before a justice court claiming the youth has consumed food unjustly. The man pleads for the state to feed the boy for ten years, describing the boy’s appetite as effusive and insatiable.
A mischievous young Cecil ignores a parental warning about a dirty lip. He asks which lip is dirty after being sent to wash, then returns with sponge and towel ready for cleaning. The light domestic humor centers on a lively boy and his quick-witted mother.
In Alto Pass Illinois on June 27 David Emery a young farmer and husband left by his wife fled to the surrounding woods. He now lives as a wild man eating berries and sleeping in caves. Search parties cannot reach him as he moves with deer like speed.
The London Chronicle notes English diners use both hands for eating while foreigners including Americans prefer switching hands after cutting. The piece ponders ambidextrous approach to beefsteak versus the duck, suggesting cultural differences in daily habits.
A writer portrays a Turkish city watchman roaming at night with lantern in hand. He faces packs of dogs, barricaded houses, and sudden slops from windows as foggy streets deepen the medieval mood and Arabian Nights atmosphere.
The article argues that northern readers misbelieve how bananas are grown and eaten. It notes natives do not pick ripe fruit from the plant for fresh consumption and explains that green harvested bananas endure long transport yet remain as good as sun ripened fruit, a claim not common with other exports.
Dr J S Leslie, a graduate of Ontario Veterinary College, opens at J W Menefee Jr's barn 401 W Main Sedalia. Offers full instrument line, treats all domestic animal diseases with dentistry and obstetrics as specialties. Calls answered promptly day or night.
Popular wants a girl for housework in a small family with good wages. Mrs. W. H. Van Wagner at 513 West Seven. Two young men seek furnished room and board with a private family. E. P. in care Sentinel. Two first class girls needed for general housework must be good cooks. one to go to St. Louis. Apply Mrs. C. W. Flower at 423 West Broadway.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Heart Cure and Restorative Nervine as remedies for heart distress and nervous issues. Mrs N A Ingram of Stanton Michigan credits the products with restoring her health after severe symptoms and urges others to try them. The notice lists Elkhart Indiana and W E Bard Drug Co as sellers and invites readers to request a free book.
A Paris hotel keeper who barred guests to hide burglars was found harboring four thieves who stole travelers’ baggage and resold it from the hotel. Seized property valued over $100,000, with unsold items hidden in various rooms.
A Carmel woman who lost a gold watch six years ago recalled three dreams pointing to a drawer in an unused bureau. She woke, searched, and found the watch, realizing she had placed it there herself for safekeeping.
An employment notice seeks a young colored boy for janitor work at Bente and Wilson's law office to apply on July 1.
Short classified note seeks three neatly furnished rooms in a good area. Respond to B. via care of the Sentinel.
Advertisement offers a ground floor office room for rent at address M. care Sen. No further details provided.
Advertises for work as a contractor in stone construction. Inquiries directed to J. G. Lynn at 302 North Grand Avenue.
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