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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1901
Page
3
A promotional pitch claims Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription strengthens mothers to give children strong bodies and bright minds. It asserts unfit mothers produce weak offspring and that the remedy makes weak women well, enabling better motherhood and child outcomes.
Senator Hanna, reportedly targeted for 1904 presidency, smiled when asked about the rumors. He jokes that if elected he would appoint only newspaper men to his cabinet to avoid criticism and dismisses a steel trust offer as rot. He plans a summer stay in Cleveland with family, avoiding active politics during the heated term.
The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey declares a $12 per share dividend payable June 15, following a $20 payout in March. Last year's dividends totaled $20 in March, $10 in June, $8 in September, and $10 in December. The stock traded on the curb Tuesday at $842, a record high.
The advertisement claims skin affections vanish with DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and warns to avoid counterfeits. It touts the product as a quick and positive remedy for piles and identifies W. E. Bard Drug Company as the seller.
The steamer Dolphin reports a second Dawson fire in Tacoma totaling about 75000 dollars. All structures from Gondolfo’s Point at First and Second avenues to Fairchild’s hotel were burned to the ground.
Mr J W Baxter of North Brook North Carolina claims fifteen years of piles ended after using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. He reports quick relief and cure with the salve from W E Bard Drug Company.
The Rev. Thomas J. Shelton from Denver pleaded guilty in United States court to improper use of the mails. Judge Hallett fined him 25 dollars for transmitting vibrations claimed to heal diseases across distances.
An advertisement touts Dr Loyal Ford's Dyspeptide as a perfect cure for indigestion dyspepsia constipation heartburn and sick headache. It claims the product makes the stomach right and notes availability at all druggists.
A German professor argues that a poor man in a hospital is better off than a rich patient at home and hopes this view will diminish prejudice against hospitals.
An advertisement asserts if you feel unwell all over your kidneys are out of order and promotes Fol Ey s Kidney Cure as a remedy for health and energy available at all druggists.
Former Cleveland figure Tom L Johnson states his rule to forget politics and business after entering his Euclid Avenue home. He credits the habit with keeping him healthy and focused beyond public life.
The advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the “least in quantity and most in quality” remedy for constipation and liver complaints, attributed to the W. E. Bard Drug Company.
The Democrat News of Marshall reports the Feeble Minded and Epileptic Colony is open and has admitted five patients. A view of the first fireproof dormitory building shows capacity for sixty five. a second building will allow one hundred total. County clerk handles admissions as construction progresses.
An outline states a law to compile a full personal description and history of each patient and submit to the executive board with the superintendent for eligibility decisions. Patients are to be received only by consent and order of the county court. An advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers claims liver and bowel health prevent disease. W. E. Bard Drug company.
A mortgage and bond for 1 500 000 was filed by the Kansas City and St Joseph Electric Railroad company in St Joseph Missouri. The mortgage names International Trust company of Boston as trustee and United States Trust company of Kansas City as co trustee. It covers all property of the company. Two thousand bonds were issued: one thousand for 500 each and one thousand for 1000 each. Bonds dated April 1 1901 run thirty years bearing 5 percent interest.
Monarch Laundry announces new equipment and a relocation to 606 Ohio Street. Charles Van Antwerp, proprietor, invites customers to call 1838 for service and details.
An Oregon man read a New York paper announcing a corner on peanuts and told his wife it was the first time he heard of peanuts having corners. He recalled only round peanuts in his experience.
George Rector, after six years with Hinsdale Transfer, starts a new transfer line with headquarters at the Fifth street barn, 109 West Fifth street. He invites patronage from friends and the public, with orders accepted via phone numbers 146.
Kansas Christian Endeavor convention meets at Fort Scott May 21 24 and 25 with an expected 1000 to 1200 delegates.
Sedalia promotes Wheelon as its signature beverage now sold in sixteen states. The marketing push touts Wheelon as the drink to put Sedalia on the map.
Latour's Thespians performed in Aurora Missouri last Saturday night for the benefit of miners' families killed in a cave in. Proceeds totaled 676.50 dollars.
August Meier, the only practical upholsterer, has moved to 114 Hast Fifth. He is better prepared than ever to do as good work as ever.
Fulton announces the baccalaureate sermon for Westminster College and Synodical Female College to be preached June 2 in the Presbyterian church by Rev. Dr. William J. McKittrick of St. Louis First Presbyterian Church. The YMCA address will be given by Rev. Dr. Thompson M. Hawes of Louisville Highland Presbyterian. Westminster’s forty eighth annual commencement will be held June 6.
Pehl’s Private Stock Aye eight years old bottled at the distillery offers four full quarts per case at 3.00. Shipped to any address with a satisfaction guarantee and return shipping at seller’s expense. Distributed by Peter Pehl Wholesale, 115 West Second St. Phone 95. Also carries Anheuser-Busch beers.
A boy named Johnnie earned 1.25 dollars in half an hour by collecting old iron rags bones rubber metal and bottles. He phoned Cohen's at Main and Vermont and their wagon and man bought the haul. Both phones listed as 263.
A dealer promotes blooming tube rose bulbs as a gift with each plant purchase of one dollar at the green house or the Ohio street store. Customers may collect six bulbs by presenting their receipt. Koeppen locations at Sixth and Ohio or Twelfth and Moniteau, or call 195 or 327.
Will sell as bargains this week a nice line of beds and bedroom suits, dining room chairs and some cook stoves. HELFERT & RAIFFEISEN, 118 West Main Street.
An advertisement from Sedalia Missouri offers ladies hats to be re shaped in latest styles and hair services. It promises shampooing for 25 cents and monthly scalp treatment at reasonable rates along with switches and various hair work and facial massage. Located at 307 East Fifth Street.
The will of Mrs. Sarah Ann Sells was opened today in Topeka. She disinherited her foster son Willie Sells the showman while leaving about sixty five thousand dollars to his son Allan. She earlier left her home to Rachael Colby who challenged the bequest after her marriage. The remainder goes to her sisters after small gifts to the administrator and the attorney who drew the will. Willie Sells attends the funeral but refuses to discuss the provisions.
T D Bancroft of Kansas City provided two drops of Abraham Lincoln's blood to the Kansas State Historical Society. He was at Ford's Theatre the night of the assassination and witnessed the shooting. A program bore brown faded blood stains showing sprays from the drops.
The board of directors considers charging visitors 10 cents for admission, ending the longstanding policy of free entry to the Kansas penitentiary.
Residents from nearby towns place orders at the Boston Cafe for ice cream. The cafe reports growing demand from surrounding communities, signaling regional popularity and cross-town patronage.
Superintendent Orear of the insurance department announced that the St. Louis Life Insurance Company has sold its industrial business to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and its ordinary business to Safety Fund Life Association. The company will voluntarily liquidate its affairs and cease doing business.
Major John L. Bittinger United States consul general at Montreal and resident of St Joseph may resign to become postmaster here his friends urge him to accept the position while he says he has not considered it. The report notes the town’s prominence in social circles and the Boston Cafe ice cream advert appears among the readable material.
Flowers sold at The Boston located at 214 Ohio Street with prices ranging from 7 cents to 10 cents and up to 98 cents as advertised.
Be on time to place your order for a fine monument or grave tablet offered by C. H. Heynen on North Ohio Street.
See Funk announces a new quarters second store east of the post office offering a full line of agricultural implements for farmers and ranchers in the area.
A concise note highlights Boy's Chocolate Chips as our own manufacture and very popular at Candy Palace with Boston Cafe ice cream as a proper pairing.
The Boston Cafe showcases extensive machinery ready to furnish delicious ice cream in any quantity.
Local dealer advertises the lowest prices on buggies carriages wagons and agricultural implements. A shopper asks where to buy drugs and learns Arlington Pharmacy is the answer.
Macon Missouri May 9 six men and one woman are charged with direct complicity in a recent series of fires in southern Macon county aimed at swindling insurance companies.
Cut roses 50 cents a dozen and up carnations 35 cents a dozen and up geranium plants 50 cents a dozen and up rose plants 50 cents a dozen and up other plants in proportion Gelven's New Greenhouses Fourth Street and Park Avenue
Arlington Pharmacy advertises ice cream soda and lists Fine Breeding Hogs for sale. The notice mentions fine thoroughbred Jersey red Duroc boars and sows with names including N. C. Mc Rarland Renaw Ma.
Astoria advertisement promotes Beautiful Emerson pianos and other high grade models with easy payment terms. The spot highlights affordable financing options for potential buyers in the area.
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