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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1905
Page
6
A vintage ad touts Worrells Insect Exterminator claiming it kills all insects. It promises thrifty value at thirty cents and urges purchase at all druggists.
The University of Christiania students choir leaves Christiana for a two month tour of American cities giving concerts. The chorus has a century long international reputation, with appearances at world fairs and praise in Berlin and Paris, marking its first trip to the United States.
The record shows Andrew Carnegie totals reaching 129.852 million with a new 10 million gift. Also listed are John D. Rockefeller donations totaling 30.662 million and Dr. D K Pearsons support for small colleges.
Andrew Carnegie transfers $10,000,000 in 5 percent steel bonds to a board of trustees to provide annuities for aging or disabled college professors in the United States Canada and Newfoundland. Steps begin to organize The Carnegie Foundation with first trustees meeting set for November 15.
Chicago philanthropist Dr. Samuel K. Pearsons adds 135000 to his benefactions to five southern colleges. Each school must raise three times the donated amount. Guilford College 25000 Piedmont College 25000 Washington College 25000 Grant University 50000 West Virginia Seminary 10000. He will not provide further funds for six months. Deans Henry C. Newell and Thomas Newlin involved.
The USS Galveston sails with nearly 300 crew in revolt against Commodore William G. Cutler. Sixty men are in irons, forty more in the brig, and thirty deserters. Leaders plan public acts of defiance including kissing the commander. Marines stay on duty as the ship departs earlier than planned. Meanwhile a Richmond Indiana note reports Isaac Dickinson's mysterious 41 year disappearance and discovery of a fortune by relatives.
Joseph Coffman of Montmorenci Indiana suffered chronic bronchitis for ten years and could barely speak. After failing many remedies his employer urged Foley's Honey and Tar. The product cured him and many others, sold by Arlington Pharmacy.
Advert identifies DeWitt s Little Early Risers as famous for gentle bowel and liver action. Claims no stomach weakening or gripe and lasting preference after use. Sold by W E Bard Drug Co.
The surest and safest remedy for kidney and bladder diseases is Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold by Arlington Pharmacy.
Advertisement touts Sweet Springs water as exceptionally pure and beneficial for stomachs livers and kidneys. It is available citywide at 1.50 per case through Arlington Pharmacy.
Mr and Mrs Franz Moerschel entertained about twenty relatives and friends at their home Sunday to mark thirty years of marriage. The couple wed in St Louis thirty years ago, and they moved from Jefferson City to their present city eight years ago, making many friends since.
In Adolph West Virginia K E Zickefoose testifies that DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cured her child’s white swelling and bone protrusions after burns cuts and skin diseases. The ad warns against counterfeits and promotes W E Bard Drug Co as seller.
Charles Hoffman and Co advertise the sale of beauti ful S and Vigoral Health flour, highlighting product names and catalog details for local customers.
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An Arlington Drug Co advertisement offers Strengthens the Body and purifying Sweet Springs water delivered by the case citywide for $1.50. Also promotes beauty products including Rocky Mountain Tea from W. E. Bard Drug Co and a wedding trip promo promising Rosy cheeks and lovely hair.
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