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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
7
The St Louis Globe-Democrat denounces August Ackerman as a sham hermit in Webster Groves. The piece mocks his unkempt appearance, questions his hermit credentials, and notes his unusual pursuit of damages for a horse. It urges fair officials to seek a genuine hermit.
A historical note praises Foley's Honey and Tar for curing coughs without tiring the lungs. It claims the remedy loosens phlegm without causing strain, offering relief when other expectorants fail.
An advertisement touts Ayer's Hair Vigor as a solution for thinning hair. It features a testimonial from Sarah F. Lewis of Pittsburg praising the product for stopping winter hair loss and enabling growth so a wig was not needed last season. Priced at $1 and available from druggists nationwide.
Miss Lee has endured minimal discomfort after a pin lodged in her stomach for over a week. She has received liquid nourishment while doctors locate the pin, which was revealed yesterday by X ray imaging.
All parties paying their bills at office of the company at 119 East Second street on or before the 6th of this month will be entitled to discount as follows On illuminating gas 10 percent on fuel gas 2 percent All bills unpaid the 10th inst will not be discounted SEDALIA GAS FUEL COMPANY Stall No 5 has just been opened in the market house by Joseph Kehl one of the best known and most experienced young men in the city in this line He is starting a cash business and will sell at the very lowest figures Old phone No 68.
The notice promotes Homeseekers tickets on first and third Tuesdays with routes across Kansas, Indian Territory, Oklahoma and Texas plus Reding to California and intermediate points. One fare plus $2.00 round trip. March and April 1902 total $26.85. Special Fort Worth return to cattle convention $17.45. Sales March 8 9 and 10 with return limit March 15.
Washington March 6 Representative Tawney chairman of the committee on St Louis World’s Fair says he has not introduced any bill and does not intend to. He quips that the business tire him as he answers whether postponement to 1904 or 1905 is planned.
Mexico Missouri March 6 Rhodes Clay declares support for ex Governor Stone as West's successor in the legislature race. County canvassers begin stump speeches as candidates for county offices appear. Miss Sallee seeks county treasurer against Rev Bradley but has not adopted masculine plan.
Dr T T Major and Son announce limited time dental services amid crop failures. Gold and platinum fillings amalgam and cement fillings gold crowns bridge work and painless extractions with warranty. Office opposite courthouse.
The Monarch Laundry assures patrons that an independent artesian water supply guarantees normal service despite a city water shortage. Proprietor Chas. Van Antwerp announces operations continue as usual. The notice appears in New York on March 6.
Money loans of $1,000 and up at low rates for Pettis county realty with favorable terms. Farm loans available at 6 percent interest and partial payment privileges. J H Bothwell offers a three month trial subscription to a musical magazine for 25 cents.
The ad notes Red Cross Ball Blue as the best in the world and offers large two ounce packages priced at 5 cents.
Doctors urge outdoor living for chronic lung conditions and promote dry high desert climates of West Texas and the southwest as health improvements. The article notes Marfa Fort Davis El Paso Tucson and other areas as ideal. Readers are asked to send two cents for Matter of Health and El Paso and the Health Belt to Southern Pacific or J H Lothrop.
Texas produces every known staple product of North America and vast coastal prairies await intelligent farmers. Rice cultivation grows in importance along the Southern Pacific Sunset land with irrigation making success possible. Send ten cents for a Pacific Rice Cook Book with 200 recipes to Morse and Lathmrop at 903 Olive St., St. Louis.
Sunset Limited is the premier trans continental train to the Pacific coast with departures from New Orleans on Monday Thursday and Saturday. It features lounging cars compartments boudoir parlor car and diners with connections at New Orleans and is operated by the Southern Pacific Company. Literature requests are directed to J H Lathrop Gen Agent 903 Olive St St Louis Mo.
Advertises a Havana winter cruise from New Orleans aboard Chalmette and Excelsior ships. Highlights the city as the Pearl of the Antilles with superb winter climate and modern steamers. Encourages sending 4 cents for a Havana booklet with rates and Cuba details.
The Burlington Route offers reduced one way fares during March and April 1902 for Kansas City to Portland Tacoma Seattle Puget Sound at 25 dollars Spokane and surrounding territory 22.50 Butte and Helena district 20 dollars and requests contact for intermediate areas. The Burlington Northern Pacific Express promises fast through coaches chair cars and tourist sleepers to the Northwest Including Butte Helena Spokane Puget Sound and Portland. Denver service via Billings connects with the Burlington-Northern Pacific Express. A fast Kansas City to Denver train leaves at 9 35 p m and arrives next day at 3 15 p m. Another Denver train departs earlier details omitted.
Kansas City service offers double daily through chair cars sleepers and dining cars to St Paul and Minneapolis via Omaha and Sioux City. Advertises rates free printed material and travel guidance by R. H. Crozier L. W. Wakeley T.P.A. 823 Main St. Kansas City Mo. Howard Ellis.
Round trip tickets sold first and third Tuesday of each month to the south west northwest and north. Good for 22 days. Minnesota and Dakota March 4 11 18 25 April 1 8 we sell to many points in these states at very low rate of 18 4 California and return First class 46 85 diverse routes long return limits stop overs allowed at pleasure We sell April 22 27 June 2 7 August 3 8 See us or write for full information.
Features and portraits of notable humorists and reminiscences of classic writers including Twain Dunne Harris Nasby Saxe Ward Nye Harte Holmes Doesticks Field and Stockton from The Century Co New York with a roster of names and literary associations.
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