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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1906
Page
5
A wholesale shoe firm promoted salesmen into management and financed stock to top performers. The piece notes theft risks and a push to build a steel storage building costing about $26,000 after considering a earlier $100,000 naval yard storage plan. It cites a marine officer wounded and a sentry slain during thefts and calls for better protection of material.
Arlington Pharmacy reports strong sales of Foley's Honey and Tar, with regular customers praising its effectiveness and reliability for cough relief. The product is stocked and marketed as a dependable remedy in local health aisles.
The Navy Department moves to protect a large quantity of valuable copper pipe stored openly at the Brooklyn Navy Yard after the yard commandant reports the risk to Washington. Police and guard measures are being considered to prevent further losses.
An old notice urges parents to keep Dr Shoop cures for diphtheria croup worm and pain panacea on hand for emergencies. The claim promises prompt relief and safe household medicines sold by W E Bard Drug Co.
Muskogee Indian Territory report on Curtis Indian bill pending in Congress promises enrollment of about 12 000 babies born before March 4. Dawes Commission will add nearly 100 staff and 10 to 12 field parties to locate and enroll these children, affecting the agency’s land sales division.
An unidentified American woman attempted to join the peeresses in the Lords gallery during a debate. She claimed to be with the duchess of Marlborough and sat among the peeresses until officials questioned her. She quipped that she had won the bet and was escorted out.
London society adopts hen parties with women only luncheons and dinners. The gatherings are staged for amusement and feature Adamless Eden style entertainments as guests enjoy the lighthearted, discreet social trend.
Advert says Allen's Foot-Base powder cures tired aching callous sweating and swollen feet. Sold at druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Sample free. Address Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy NY.
The Democratic convention in Springfield Illinois will nominate candidates for state treasurer and superintendent of public instruction. A full delegation is expected and harmony among party factions is anticipated as the convention hopes to complete its work this afternoon.
An old advertisement notes druggists offering imitation versions when customers request Kenne dy's Laxative Honey and Tar the original cough syrup. It promotes sale by the Bard Drug Company.
London discusses Henry Labouchere's claim that American heiresses flood England, driving political tensions. He suggests a radical government would curb Tory favorites and shift funds, blaming impecunious peers seeking titles. Proposals include legalizing life title sales with court consent to aid creditors.
William Maxiener, a Democratic baker in Sioux City, won the Fourth ward alderman seat with a large majority by giving away cookies to residents and their families. He praised his two years of campaigning and coinfluenced voters, defeating Republican and corporate opposition.
Mrs. S. M. Kirk of Forest Valley has lived blind for 12 years yet prepares meals, sews dresses for her two daughters, and stitches carpet rags by color with remarkable skill. She has never attended a school for the blind and learned these tasks at home through steady practice.
Historic Arch Rock near Port Los Angeles collapsed after Saturday night rainstorm. The natural arch spanning two columns on the county road blocked traffic and marks a long decline from erosion and prior construction damage. Local lore ties the rock to early missions and regional travel.
In Thompson Falls Montana a network of wells provides cold air that cools homes and stores butter eggs and meat without cost after installation. Wells about 60 feet deep pull air from gravel channels fed by distant snowmelt, piping it to buildings to maintain 55 degrees in summer.
The blue book shows 96 British insurers covering £ 941,879,726 in total capacity not counting colonial firms. Premiums paid last year reached £ 35,644,141 with £ 22,122,435 in claims and a £ 1,136,742 rise. Company balances stood at £ 317,088,943, with about £ 36.9 million invested in land and property.
Rev. E. J. Peck and colleague Mr. Bilby, working from a lonely mission station north of Labrador, survived a perilous voyage to England in a 50 ton schooner. Their first seal-skin church on Blackwell's Island, Baffin Land, was destroyed by Eskimo dogs, yet they continued teaching and translated the New Testament and Genesis into the local dialect.
An advertisement claims many suffer from kidney or bladder troubles and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy. It states the product can cure if medical aid is sought and is sold by Arlington Pharmacy.
Katherine Jordan known as Kitty the Kisser caused a courtroom stir when a lawyer accused her of kissing passersby in the street. Officers arrested her after she allegedly kissed a youth and an elderly man near Walnut and Tenth streets. She was discharged after promising to reform.
Sculptress Evelyn Longman, noted for Victory at the St. Louis fair, won unanimously the competition for the bronze doors of the Annapolis chapel. She will receive about $6,000 from the prize and beat 28 other sculptors.
An advertisement touts De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as effective for burns sunburn cuts bruises and piles. It warns buyers to seek the genuine product with E. C. De Witt & Co Chicago on every box and notes availability from W. E. Bard.
Lamonte letter lists visits in Knob Noster Clairmore and Houstonia. Mrs Emerson returns from I T with daughter Mrs Marvin Jackson. Louella Duke heads to Ohio for summer. Yunker sells drug store to Douglass with new soda fountain worth 1200 dollars and other improvements. Several relatives and visitors from Kansas City Nevada Sedalia and Sedalia noted.
Advertises LAX-ETS candy bow el laxative. Claims pleasant surprise for those who tolerate other laxatives poorly with no pain griping or nausea. Sold by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
Passenger trains 603 and 601 adjust departure times to 5:25 and 3:10 pm respectively. Freight 695 and 696 shift. No. 602 arrives 9:50 am, No. 608 now 9:45 pm in Sedalia. Connections at Mynd Marshall and City. No. 624 arrives 3:05 pm.
Fragmentary timetable data lists train numbers and times for Missouri Kansas and Texas lines. Includes multiple departures and arrivals such as freight, passenger, and Sunday exceptions with varied day ranges and times across several cities.
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