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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1902
Page
7
Taney County Missouri faces severe drought with about 8000 residents in destitution. A.S. Prather and Jesse Folerton traveled to St. Louis to solicit funds and seed for spring crops to relieve the hardship.
Charles Hamlin the Springfield candidate for congress spoke to miners in Higginsville last night. He plans to return to Sedalia Sunday and attend the congressional primaries on Monday.
The Barbers Union of Sedalia announces a 5 cent neck shave surcharge beginning April 1 and states one shop will not charge for neck shaves. They offer 15 cent haircuts for men or boys and invite trade to the Union Regulator at 111 Osage St Billie’s Place, with the Union claiming seven chairs and plans to expand.
John P. Hodneth of Brooklyn says after 25 years of spring use Ayer’s Sarsaparilla cleanses his blood and makes him feel strong. The ad touts good food native liver and pure blood as benefits and urges consultation with a doctor for truth.
Funeral ceremonies described as modest were held with the brother of the deceased in attendance, and final rites conducted with local mourners in attendance.
Excursion rates to winter resorts in the South and Southwest go on sale October 15 1901 by the South Western railway. Ask any Southern Railway agent for full information. A letter from ex chief of police Tom Prentice now in Los Angeles Cal says he is enjoying good health and doing well.
Arlington Pharmacy states it fills prescriptions exactly as written by doctors. Visitors Mrs. W. A. West and Miss Gladys of Cairo, Illinois, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Loper, while shares of capital stock and a $470,000 first mortgage six percent bonds maturing July 1, 1930 are mentioned in the text.
Doctors advocate outdoor living in dry western climates for pulmonary patients. West Texas plateau and Arizona New Mexico elevations offer year round air quality with ozone. Regions west of San Antonio including Marfa Fort Davis El Paso and Tucson cited as health belts. Send two cents for Matter of Health and El Paso and the Health Belt to Southern Pacific or J H Lothrop St Louis.
The notice promotes Texas as home to every staple crop and suggests vast untapped acres ready for intelligent farmers. It highlights rice as a booming, high value crop along the Coast Country near the Southern Pacific Sunset lands and irrigation enabling its growth. Readers are urged to request literature and a Pacific Rice Cook Book for ten cents.
All parties paying bills at the office at 119 East Second Street on or before the 10th of this month will receive discounts. Illuminating gas 10 percent and fuel gas 25 percent. Bills unpaid as of the 1st will not be discounted. Sedalia Gas and Fuel Company.
Joseph Kehl opens Stall No 5 in the market house described as a well known and experienced young man. He pledges strictly cash sales and low prices with prompt service and invites patronage via phone number 68.
Southern Pacific operates the Sunset Limited from New Orleans to Los Angeles and San Francisco on Monday Thursday and Saturday. The service includes lounging and parlor cars, bedrooms and diner service with connections from all points at New Orleans. Literature requests directed to J H Lathrop, Gen Agent, St Louis.
Tickets available for Kansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas points at one fare plus 2.00 round trip. March April 1902 totals include 26.85. Reding San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego El Paso and intermediate points plus cheap rates to Montana Utah and Washington. Katy's agent contact. Fort Worth return 17.45 for cattle convention. Sales March 8 9 10 with return limit March 15.
U. D. papers advertise the Burlington system highlighting the New Fast Denver Train and Nebraska-Colorado Express. Kansas City departures at 9 35 p m for Denver arrival 3 15 p m next day, plus a 10 40 a m through service. Tours and excursions promoted with scenic Colorado routes and through sleepers. Contacts listed in Kansas City and St. Louis offices.
Hon. John C. Chase former socialist mayor of Haverhill Mass and E T Behrens socialist candidate for Sedalia mayor will address the public at the court house Friday March 7 at 7 30 p m. They promise to explain how socialism will end bribery and corruption in municipal government.
The body of J. B. Hoog, a Katy railroad brakeman from Parsons, who died at the local hospital Tuesday, was shipped back to Parsons last night for burial.
Dr T T Major and Son advertise limited time dental work at low prices due to drought. Services listed include fillings from 60 cents to 8 dollars, tooth cleaning and extraction plus bridge work. Office located at 410 Ohio Street opposite courthouse with warranted results.
Promote a Havana winter voyage to the Pearl of the Antilles via Southern Pacific ships Chalmette and Excelsior from New Orleans. Leaves Saturdays, 48 hours to reach Havana with modern steamers. Request a 4 cent Havana booklet and rates from Southern Pacific agents or J. H. Lothrop in St. Louis.
The Burlington announces very low one way colonists rates for March and April 1902 to Northwest destinations. Kansas City to Portland Tacoma Seattle Puget Sound $25.00 Spokane area $22.50 Butte Helena district $20.00. Through coaches and sleepers on The Burlington Northern Pacific Express. Denver service via Billings with fast through train.
Money loans on Pettis County realty at low rates with rest terms and partial payment privileges. Farm loans at 5 percent interest. J H Bothwell, attorney in Sedalia. Also a three month magazine trial offer for 25 cents with a music magazine from Every Month Publishing, 1123 Broadway, New York City.
Do through chair cars sleeper cars to St Paul and Minneapolis with double daily service via Omaha and Sioux City. Request rates free printed illustrated matter and advise least cost of your trip. R H Crozier L W Wakeley T P A 823 Main St Kansas City Mo. Be Kansas City Mo St Louis Mo Howard Ellis T ey.
J. W. McLain P T A Sedalia Missouri advertises Home Seekers round trip tickets sold on the first and third Tuesdays each month to the south west and north. One way tickets are sold daily in March and April to western states with prices from 17.85 to 27.85. California rates listed and return options with schedules through car arrangements. Minnesota and Dakota routes offered on specific March and April dates at 18.40. Return fares to California and other routes with 46.85 first class and various stopovers. various sale windows and dates announced.
A listing of Century Magazine’s 1902 humor contributors and reminiscences selections. Names include Mark Twain F P Dunne Joel Chandler Harris Edward Townsend George Ade Ruth McEnery Stuart James Whitcomb Riley Paul Laurence Dunbar Gelett Burgess Frank Stockton Tudor Jenks Ellis Parker Butler Carolyn Wells Harry Edwards Chester Loomis Oliver Herford Elliott Flower Albert Paine Beatrice Herford plus portraits and petroleum Nasby formerly Mark Twain John G Saxe Mrs Partington and other noted writers.
Advertisement invites readers to obtain a six color booklet detailing The Century 1901 plans. Mentions social life pieces on New York and articles on Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt. Offers address for THE CENTURY CO. Union Square New York and notes new November 1901 volume launch.
Medicine suppliers advertise wholesale and retail drug availability with delivery service. The notice invites customers to obtain medicines through prompt delivery to their location.
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