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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1902
Page
2
An old advertisement urges readers to ask doctors about nervousness fatigue and weak digestion, suggesting impure blood as the cause. It touts Ayer's Sarsaparilla with a testimonial from John McDonald of Philadelphia and notes a $1 price, distributed by J C Ayer Co.
A playful exchange between children centers on parental quips with a back and forth about whose mother started the witty line. The brief vignette captures a lighthearted domestic moment.
Henry T. Crook of the Asheville Gazette says a severe rheumatic attack after wet feet vanished after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He bought it after reading the Gazette advertisement and reports rapid improvement with no pain since. Sold by all druggists.
Best Windsor coal for cooking and heating sold at 3.00 dollars per ton with full weight guaranteed delivered. Also dry and green wood available in cord or stove lengths. Prices lowest and available by yard pickup or phone. A. J. Fults & Co. 412 East Twelfth Street, Queen City. Phone 21 Bell 84.
The Sentinel lauds Stevenson's breakfast bacon ham and lard as favored in restaurants and homes. It urges growth of Stevenson's packing house and meat market so capacity may double in the coming year.
P. May departed last night for a visit to Smithton, visiting an unnamed contact there and expected to return soon.
The Hattie Blitzell case from Cartersville Mo. was settled Saturday with a verdict for the plaintiff amounting to 3082.50 dollars. J G Johnson of Peabody Kansas led the Modern Woodmen defense as chief counsel.
Sedalia's charter era shows a shortage of offices to satisfy ambitious officials. The Nevada Mail notes that reducing salaries could modestly ease discord among office seekers.
W. W. Umbarger of Marshall Missouri endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough remedy for all ages. He claims he has tried many brands but none compare, andその household would be without it.
Spain endures a severe winter with thick streets in Madrid and six inches of snow in Buen Retiro park. The cold snap disrupts daily life and signals ongoing snow and frost across the country.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as valuable for consumptives, sickly children, and weak mothers. It claims health benefits and offers a sample to try, listing Scott & Bowne in New York with an address on Pear Street.
A Pacific station agent at Warrensburg Mo spent Sunday with friends as noted by the Nevada Mail. The verse follows about beauty and Rocky Mountain Tea, attributed to W. E. Bard Drug Co.
A light jab about the speaker's vitality sparks a playful exchange. The critic notes the speech lacked vigor while Krusty counters with a sharp reply. The moment highlights a clash between tone and substance in the after dinner remarks.
Uncle Eben says some men must be excused for fault finding as they have energy to show they know what’s happening by kicking. He notes the only way they can act is to react.
The notice notes Foley's Honey and Tar as remedies for coughs that ease phlegm without causing throat strain. It emphasizes relief and nonirritating action for lung comfort.
A storied AY to AY nobleman grocer attempted a bold capture but failed, leaving local merchants discussing the setback and the nature of his gallant effort.
A crude dialogue argues women as idle tramps and busy-bodies, reflecting gender stereotypes of the era. The exchange suggests women are unfairly labeled by social norms and mocks gender roles.
Hon Joe P Rice, Missouri railroad and warehouse commissioner, called at the Hannibal Journal yesterday. Appointed by Governor Dockery to fill the vacancy after Joe Herrington's death, Rice is a former railroad engineer and well known in Hannibal, described as a pleasant gentleman who makes friends easily.
About fifty head of cattle were sold at Joe G. Cox's stock sale two and a half miles southwest of Clifton City on Tuesday with attendance small and prices fairly good.
Advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures through the blood, destroying the poison causing bone and joint pains, swollen glands, and respiratory symptoms. It touts 30 years of testing, safety for all ages, and free medical advice if you describe your trouble, with trial treatment available by mail from Atlanta, Georgia.
A mother monkey jokes about locating a missing link while her youngster eyes the joke. The father responds gravely, underscoring the playful exchange in a family moment.
A foundry worker Casey Shure died when a large hammer dropped on his chest. Cassidy Well described the incident as unsurprising given the worker’s history of dangerous conditions at the site.
Erie newsdealer Chas. Bender calls FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR cough medicine the best, saying nothing else compares.
The speaker insists anatomy study is unnecessary for drawing fashion plate figures. They frame anatomy as a handicap and emphasize drawing as their business.
In Sweet Springs Missouri on March 19 W M Beatty a respected lady died of consumption. She had been confined to her room for more than twenty years.
Surgeon's knife not needed. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures piles at once, avoiding dangerous operations. Also handles scalds cuts burns wounds bruises sores and skin diseases. Beware of counterfeits. W. E. Bard Drug Co.
A revised proverb plays on rumor in a small town where chatter travels quickly. The quip suggests one rumor can reshape perceptions and ripple through daily life as people discuss its implications.
Mr. C. B. Wingfield of Fair Play Missouri credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with substantial relief after thirty five years of chronic dysentery. The advertisement notes the product is for sale by all druggists.
A teacher asks what an inventor is. The inventor answers that an inventor is something designed by nature for the use of the promoter, as explained by the inventor's son in a swift retort.
A promotional note asserts Frost bites and chilblains are rapidly healed by Banner Salve, calling it the most healing remedy in the world and urging readers to try the product.
A compact saying on temper and judgment. no concrete event, names, dates, or places are provided in the readable fragment. The line suggests a general observation about women's indignation and scrutiny.
Cure for grip promised in two days using Laxative Bromo Quinine. Each box bears E. W. Grove signature. Price set at 25 cents.
Notice to Sedalia voters that the school board seeks a 75 cent per hundred dollar valuation tax rate to fund schools. The April 1 1902 election will decide whether to raise the levy while keeping total school taxes at prior levels including the interest and sinking fund.
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