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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1902
Page
7
City officials back a plan to build a municipal plant at 250000 dollars as the Cumberland company franchise expires in July. Four telephone firms bid for the privilege in the past two months, a move welcomed by labor groups and aligned with the town’s existing profitable water works.
A Chicago Tribune dialogue features quips between editors on contrasts and reversals as they spar over wit and wordplay. The exchange plays on differences and the idea that things can serve dual roles.
An old ad promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a nature’s wonder and warming poultice for the heart. It credits W. E. Bard Drug Co and lists a price of 35 cents.
J W Robertson & Company bought a fine saddle gelding from James L Elgin of Pettis County. The bay horse stands 16 hands high, six years old and nicely gaited. He is sired by a son of Montrose with dam by Gentrys Denmark.
The article argues that each year shows a higher percentage of cures for consumption. It notes Scott's Emulsion as a highly hopeful medicine due to its tolerance and long-lasting use, aiding patients without quick fatigue.
One and one half miles east of Otterville a public sale Monday offered cattle horses mules hogs corn hay and farming implements. W D Ross led the sale and prices were strong. Sentinel reporter Robert Baldwin covered the event and added several names to the semi weekly list.
Henry T. Crook, pressman of the Asheville Gazette, reports dramatic relief from rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He contracted rheumatism from wet feet last winter and, upon trying the product guaranteed to cure rheumatism, found his pain vanish after using about two thirds of a bottle. Sold by all druggists.
W E Hefferman, once Katy passenger conductor from Parsons, now yardmaster at Atoka Oklahoma, stopped in Parsons yesterday while en route to Coffeyville.
Mr. C. B. Wingfield of Fair Play Missouri suffers chronic dysentery for thirty five years. He says Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy did him more good than any other medicine. For sale by all druggists.
The Katy local from the south was two hours late Tuesday afternoon due to an engine breakdown at Windsor. Another engine was telegraphed to bring the train to Sedalia.
The Guidley Mining company of West Virginia filed evidences of incorporation with the Missouri Secretary of State Cook today per the Jefferson City Tribune. The firm has capital stock of 150000 with 125000 to be used in Missouri. office to be in Tipton and operations in the Fortuna district including a valuable land tract and machinery ready to develop.
A Missouri mule believed to be the oldest in the state died on the 22nd on a farm ten miles south of Joplin. Owned by Joe Allen, the animal was 36 years old and had spent 34 years with the Allen family. It helped haul the first mineral load from the Joplin district to Sedalia, long before railroads reached the area.
An old advertisement promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy to cleanse the stomach improve appetite and refresh the user. The copy notes the tablets are sugar coated easy to take and pleasant in effect and available at all druggists.
It is announced that the steel for widening the narrow gauge will arrive in a few days. A work train will go on the first of April and the work will be pushed to completion.
Mrs Frances L Sales of Missouri Valley Iowa reports kidney trouble for years. After trying five doctors without benefit she credits three bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure with a successful outcome.
The Missouri Pacific sets round trip rates to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo at 17.85, Glenwood Springs 27.85, Salt Lake City Ogden 32.85. Tickets valid through October 31.
Castoris Beara signs claim stating railroad men feel slighted after not receiving decoy ducks. Engineer Finnell and Wharton reportedly shot ducks at Nevada recently. Local Sentinel coverage notes tensions among railroad workers and officials.
A testimonial promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as easier to take with pleasant effects. The product is claimed to cleanse the stomach and regulate the liver and bowels.
Tom Butts, popular J.C., B. L. division conductor on the Missouri Pacific, is back after a layoff caused by an oversight. He has scores of friends who will be delighted by his return.
Chas. Bender of Erie Pennsylvania praises Foley’s Honey and Tar cough medicine as the best, declaring nothing else compares. He has long trusted the remedy and recommends it to readers.
Patient recounts twelve years of illness and impaired blood, praising Ayer's Sarsaparilla for rapid improvement. Mrs. J. W. Fiala of Hadlyme Conn cites renewed health after use. Trainmaster Charles Wirth named assistant superintendent at Parsons, with yard shifts reassigned.
An advertisement proclaims Banner Salve as the world’s most healing remedy for frost bites and chilblains, promising rapid relief and superior cure.
An advertisement warns of fires and touts Furicide the dry powder extinguisher as a quick solution. It claims low cost at three dollars and seeks town and county agents nationwide plus a churn dasher maker for 75 cents to one dollar.
Joseph Kehl opens Stall No 5 in the market house as a cash meat business. Local expectations praise his experience and promise low prices and prompt service to attract patrons. Call Old phone No 68 to judge by the results.
We offer the best Windsor coal for cooking and heating at 3.00 per ton delivered. Also selling good wood in dry or green forms, available by cord or stove length. Prices the lowest. Call at yards or our phone.
Dr. T. T. Major & Son advertise limited time dental services at reduced prices due to crop failures. Full set of teeth from $1.00, cold and platina fillings 75 cents, amalgam 50 cents, cement fillings, bridge work highlighted, with office at 410 Ohio Street opposite the courthouse.
M M Stevenson will provide the choicest spring lamb fresh mint and fine celery for Easter dinner. Place your order by calling telephone 62 at Market house.
Sedalia Junk Co advertises a free gold watch in exchange for rags bones old stoves rubbers bottles zinc iron and similar items. The company notes its wagons will call for all kinds of junk and invites readers to call for particulars.
$1,000 and up at lowest rates on Pettis county realty. Farm loans offered at 6 percent interest with partial payment privileges. J. H. Bothwell, attorney and counselor, Sedalia National Bank Building.
Our exhibit showcases fine millinery especially designed for Easter and spring wear by the Boston Roemer and Goodenow.
W. E. Poindexter invites customers to buy groceries at absolute cost for one more week. The note mentions phone numbers 34 and 604 Ohio Street for contact or pickup.
Proclamation to voters given with a notice that appeals to public participation. The item references populaires pricing and a tailoring business location at the Hoffman Building.
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