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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1900
Page
6
A prominent ad touts Dr J C Dysart as the leading modern healer offering free consultations. The notice claims patients are cured of many diseases and urges readers to contact his Sedalia office at 315 316 317 South Ohio Street with hours 9 am to 5 pm and telephone 388.
The Sentinel lists the teachers contest standings as of March 10 with names such as Miss Jackson Dunlap Montgomery Woodward Selah and others. Miss Maupin withdraws from the contest in favor of Miss Nichols per a notice to the Sentinel.
E. C. White of Choctow New York won the annual strength contest at the State University last week with a total of 2951.9 pounds, breaking the university record by 326 pounds. He also surpassed records for leg strength and dips, setting new marks previously held by Crawford E. White Warren R. Woodson and C. E. Dewey.
The St Louis Clothing Co. saw a surge in demand for Golden Eagle stock and added seven salesmen to handle the high volume.
A dairy family in Albany New York sought a doctor for a gravely ill child with croup. They bought Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at a local drug store and found the child improved before the doctor arrived. The druggist notes repeated requests from neighbors for the remedy.
A. M. Lloyd, a comparative stranger, shot himself at Van Horn's livery stable in Webb City, causing his own death as an act of self harm.
An advertisement by A. S. McGowan touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a guaranteed remedy for kidney related illnesses. It urges readers to try the product today if feeling unwell.
The Democrats of northwest Missouri plan a March 30 gathering in St Joseph to discuss steps to organize the party across the region. Local leaders and party members will discuss methods and outreach to broaden Democratic presence.
Mrs. Harriet Evans of Hinsdale Illinois says she never fails to relieve her children from croup at once with One Minute Cough Cure. The ad notes it quickly cures coughs colds grip and all throat and lung diseases and is sold by Servant Harker Drug Co.
The Montgomery Leader reports that much opposition to Governor Sephens's selection as a Democratic National Convention delegate stems from spiteful political maneuvering and personal grudges within party ranks.
The ad claims No-To-Bac makes weak men strong, preserving vigor and nerve. It invites readers to obtain a booklet and free sample, with price listed as 50 cents or 81. Sterling Remedy Ge of Chicago or New York is mentioned as the contact.
Free eye examinations at Dickman’s Jewelry Store on West Third Street. Specialists fit glasses with Dr. Zeng’s Refractometer to ensure accuracy, promising no mistakes.
In Malta Bend Missouri on March 13 the coroner's inquest returns a verdict that James Bailey died from a pistol shot fired by Thomas Q Purcell with Percy Purcell aiding and abetting. A group of prominent Malta Bend citizens dispute a factional quarrel and claim Bailey was shot in cold blood without provocation.
Rev Cook opened a revival series last night at Broadway Christian Church with a large turnout and one baptism. Tonight he speaks on Miracles and Their Use in the Ministry of Our Saviour, with baptism after each service and New Testaments presented to new converts. Rev J S Myers is expected tomorrow night and will stay two weeks to assist with Rev Cook.
Theodore Roosevelt writes in Scribner's about Cromwell's final campaigns including the Irish and the Scotch. He notes that after this point no English foe required him to meet in person, and says his monograph will continue in two more numbers focusing on Cromwell's civic career.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for constipation. It promises refunds if the product fails to work and notes a price of two cents.
Alderman Ethridge will preside at the council meeting Monday night in Dr Overstreet absence. He will handle any business that arises and act as acting mayor during the interim.
Doctor D L LaVerne promotes Grip Tablets for lagrippe and colds claiming no headache effect like quinine. Says price is 25 cents and marketed as best remedy for headache. Fleischmann's Pharmacy listed as retailer.
Dad Leach a visitor at St Joe on Monday earned a write up in local papers. He founded the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, a major railway union.
For 48 hours starting Friday morning March 6 the CAPITAL TEA CO offers a free Granite Tea Kettle with a 50 cent can of Baking Powder or 50 cents worth of Extress. The firm claims the kettle is worth $1 and guarantees the offer is unmatched in Kansas City and St. Louis. Sale runs Friday and Saturday with options Stew Kettles or Sauce Fans. Also advertised cheap No 1 work horse, 16 hands, five years old, suitable for double or single work at Walch's Boston Cafe.
Whipple announces a 25 cent per ton discount on all soft coal for spot cash payments. Customers are urged to call 43-2 for details and arrangements.
H Harrison Simpson editor of the Pilot Grove Enterprise paid a pleasant call on the Sentinel during a city visit for business last evening.
An old advertisement touts a remedy promising to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It states refunds are available if it fails and features E W Grove's signature on each box. The item notes Col Henry Newman, once chief clerk of the last House, runs an ax handle factory at Huntsville. The infant of ex Policeman Jim Wilkerson is very sick.
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