Old Joe the Genius Express Horse of Sedalia
The article profiles Joe the express company horse, a large sorrel of seventeen hands and 1300 pounds. He has served since about 1906, working in relays in Sedalia, and is famed for clever tricks such as fetching a hitching strap and stealing from vendors.
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Kansas City
American Express Company
Sedalia
Joe
St. Paul
Minn
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Bichsel
Unusual Light Sled Drawn by Farm Horses on Ohio Street
A curious spring seat sled built on two by six runners was seen yesterday on Ohio Street. Harnessed to two strong farm horses loaded with cow bells, the light vehicle drew attention as onlookers noted its airy construction.
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Ohio Street
Jack Chaney to Open News and Cigar Stand in Amex Building
Jack Chaney, who sold his billiard hall to Ed Lyons, plans a news and cigar stand in the corner of the American Express building. The venture will offer a full line of cigars and tobacco along with periodicals and magazines.
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Jack Chaney
Ed Lyons
American Express Company
One Minute Cough Cure Endorsed by Mother in Milesburg
Mrs CALVIN ZIMMERMAN of Milesburg Pennsylvania lauds One Minute Cough Cure as a speedy safe remedy for coughs colds croup and sore throat for children. She claims it gives immediate results and even helps prevent consumption in curing bronchitis pneumonia grippe throat and lung diseases. Servant Harker Drug Co.
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Calvin Zimmerman
Milesburg
Servant-Harker Drug Co
Van Hosen Nominated for Springfield Mayor
A playful political stunt by friends names C N Van Hosen as a mayoral candidate for Springfield. An advertising bit urges readers to try Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey for coughs with a no cure no pay guarantee.
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C. N. van Hosen
Springfield Republican
Moberly Monitor Suspends Publication Amid Heavy Snow
A snowstorm forces the Moberly Monitor to suspend publication for the day. In other notes, E Presson of Pressonville Kansas praises FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR as the best remedy for la grippe colds and coughs.
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E. Presson
Pressonville
Kans
Foley
A. S. McGowan
Bosworth Man Admits Spanking Neighbor's Child
A Bosworth man confessed to spanking a neighbor's child and paid $5 as part of a court settlement.
Peruna Endorsed by Sisters of St Francis and Public Figures
The article promotes Peruna as a remedy for la grippe and colds, citing endorsements from the Sisters of St Francis at St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum and testimonials from G W Aringe in Collinsville and Joseph Kirchensteiner of Cleveland. It lauds Catholic sisters for distributing medicine and includes patient letters from Mayville Wisconsin and Iowa Park Texas, urging readers to contact Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio for a book on chronic catarrh.
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S. B. Hartman
Hartman
Perana
Sisters OF St. Francis
St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum
Joseph Kirchensteiner
Croton Street
Cleveland
W. E. McKain
Iowa Park
Texas
Columbus
Pe-ru-na Promoted as Cure for Winter Respiratory Ailments
The article argues that winter illnesses like coughs colds catarrh bronchitis and tonsillitis are common. It claims Pe-ru-na is an absolute specific for these affections and can cure a cough or cold in days and chronic catarrh in weeks. It urges keeping Pe-ru-na in every house as a safeguard during winter.
Kalmyer Joins Democratic State Auditor Bid
A H Kalmyer of New Florence is added to the list of candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for state auditor.
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A. H. Kalmyer
New Florence
Biographical Advice: Start Life with Rocky Mountain Tea
The note suggests birth as the start of life and recommends lubricating the main spring of life with Rocky Mountain Tea. It advises asking a druggist for this preparation as a form of care or remedy.
David Ball Targets Press and Public in Political Push
The text accuses David Ball of abusing the press and public as he pursues an election to the pulpit, implying a campaign angle and public scrutiny of his conduct.
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David Ball
Ball
Editor Finds Cure for Rheumatism in Pain Balm
A. R. DeFluent editor of the Jour nal in Doylestown Ohio suffered rheumatism in shoulder and side. He used Chamberlain's Pain Balm and reports immediate relief. The Balm is sold by Servant Harker Drug Co J L Kautzman Otis W Smith.
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A. R. DeFluent
Doylestown
Ohio
Chamberlain
Servant Harker Drug Co
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Local Remark Sparks Wakenda Racial Note
Segment notes that no Black residents live near Wakenda then redirects to a testimonial from E. Hartgerink of Overisel Michigan praising Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for immediate relief. The ad claims digestion aid and a cure as a top dyspepsia remedy. Servant-Harker Drug Co. promotes the product.
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Atke
E. Hartgerink
Overisel
Mich
Servant-Harker Drug Co
Nevada asylum reports 735 patients in care
A Nevada asylum currently cares for 735 patients. The report notes patients under treatment and outlines the facility’s burden amid rising numbers.
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Nevada Asylum
Judge Shirk to Jefferson City for legal business
Judge W. S. Shirk will depart Sunday for Jefferson City and then proceed to Miller County to remain a week for legal duties.
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W. S. Shirk
Jefferson City
Miller County
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials
One hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo endorse the remedy with local druggists selling at 75 cents a bottle. West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin sign as merchants. J B Cameron quits newspapers in Keytesville for Kansas farming.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Sedalia Democrats urge Dr. Ferguson for mayor race
Leading Sedalia Democrats press Dr. W J Ferguson to enter the mayoral race amid talk of another Democrat candidate. The party opposes a nonpartisan citizens ticket and favors a primary for the nomination with William Courtney and Capt K W Stevens also running.
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Democratic Party
Sedalia
W. J. Ferguson
William Courtney
Ferguson
Sentinel
Democratic City Committee
Courtney
Capt
Kx. W. Stevens
Ayres Declared Democratic Candidate for Pettis Assessor
Capt. M. A. Ayres is named as Democratic candidate for Pettis County assessor to contest the unexpired term of the late J. H. Looney. Ayres, the present assessor, is described as educated and thoroughly familiar with county valuations through life-long residence and party loyalty.
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M. A. Ayres
Pettis County
Capt. Ayres
J. H. Looney
Democratic Party
Does It Pay To Buy Cheap Cough Remedy
An appeal praising Boschee's German Syrup as a universal remedy for severe lung troubles. It claims the syrup heals diseased tissue, reduces inflammation, aids expectoration, and improves sleep. Sample bottles are offered at A. S. McGowan's and Otis W. Smith's.
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Boschee
A. S. McGowan
Otis W. Smith
Neighbors Return Stolen Hogs To Cameron Man
A Cameron resident described how three neighbors stole six hogs from him and sold them back within a day, ending the episode with the animals recovered and returned.
Grain-O the new grain drink for coffee replacement
Ask your grocer today to show you GRAIN-O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. Children may drink it without injury and all who try it like it. Grain-O has mocha java flavor from pure grains and suits delicate stomachs. Priced 15c and 25c per package. Sold by grocers. For thirty days I offer painting and paper hanging in exchange for horses cows chickens or wagon. Address 1401 South Moniteau. Also for sale or trade house and lot 1010 East Fourteenth Street.
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Java
South Moniteau
East Fourteenth Street
Going Down Hill Kidney Sickness Warned
An advertorial urges readers with kidney disease to try Foley's Kidney Cure, claiming guaranteed relief and urging immediate action for recovery. A. S. McGowan signs the note.
Rich Hill Seeks City Ownership of Water Plant
Rich Hill, which has bought its water from a private corporation for twenty years, seeks to purchase the plant and convert it into municipal property.
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Rich Hill
Twen
Ty Years
Dr Dysart Treats All Diseases in Sedalia Clinic
Dr. Dysart has treated a wide range of diseases for over ten years with uniform success. He restores health to thousands yearly from catarrh bronchitis asthma hay fever lung stomach liver kidney diseases piles tumors cancer eczema and skin ailments female complaints and more. No charge for consultation at office or by mail. Office over McLaughlin Bros 513 515 517 South Ohio Street Sedalia Mo Telephone 388.
Ladysmith Dentistry Pricing Notes for Amalgam and Crowns
An old dental ad lists prices for amalgam fillings at 1.40 each, gold and platinum crowns starting at 75, gold fillings at 1.00 and up, Logan crown at 350, bridge work per tooth at 6.00, each additional tooth 2.00, full set on rubber plate at 7.00, extractions with local anaesthetic at 0.50, and office location 410 Ohio St over Morey and Crawford.
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Logan Crown
Pcccsccseo
Ohio St
Morey and
Crawford
Transit timetable fragment hints at routes and times
A fragmented schedule lists multiple routes labeled Flyer No.2 No.4 No.1 and No.171 with arrival and departure times such as 12:07am 12:12am 3:50am 3:55am and 2:00pm. The text includes directions Going North and East Going South and mentions various platform or service references like way frt and bre.
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West Bond
Northbound Warsaw to Sedalia Schedule
A passenger service travels northbound from Warsaw departing at 12 45 pm and arriving in Sedalia at 4 00 pm.
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Sedalia
Arive
Warsaw
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Old Joe
Moberly Monitor
Bosworth
Astoria
THE
G. W. Aringe
Collinsville, Tex
la Grippe
United States
Sister of Charity
Albert Borngraeber
Mayville
Wis
ST. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum
East Main ST
Columbus, Ohio
G. W. Aringe and
Wakenda
Rocky Mountain Tea
J. B. Cameron
Keytesville
Kansas
Hoffman Pl’dg
Walter Baker & CO
Walter Baker & CO. Limited
Dorchester, Mass
Dr. Dysart
Dysart
Consulta
Tion
J. C. Dysart, M. D
McLaughlin Bros
South
Ladysmith
T. T. Major & Son
New York
P. Hoffnan
Spot Cash Grocer
W. Main St
Illinois
R. R
and the
Chicago and
West Michigan
Chicago
Michigan
CC McCarty
Whepple Coal Company
East Third Street
Missourie
F. Taylor Cain’s
Mary Anderson
Corner Seventh
King South
Geo. B. Horner
Louisville & Nashville
Broadway
St. Louis, Mo
Missouri Pacific Railway
Lexington
Missouri, Kansas and
Victor J. Evans & CO
Evans Building
Washington
BD. CG
Evans Chemical CO
Acincinnati, C. A. 3. A
Dreggisia
Express
McGinley Bros
Third St
Sewin
Baird Bros. & CO
Clevetang
Silver Moon Restaurant
West Main
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