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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1903
Page
5
Dover Delaware May 13 Two white farmers James A Powell and Thomas G Smith facing ten lashes each at the whipping post in the jailyard tomorrow for stealing fifty one pounds of chicken Powell wrote to his wife describing the crime and its consequences
The item lists hog and cattle totals in Chicago Omaha St Louis and New York markets with prices and movement. It then traces a stream of local travelers visitors and residents including Mrs. W F Lee Delaware Bank and various named individuals visiting Warrensburg Jefferson City and Kansas City. The scattered notes depict a busy mid May day with multiple short moves and social visits.
The Insurance Press reports life insurance payouts in 1902 across 9 553 cities. Missouri death claims totaled over $7 million with Sedalia $33 000 and St. Louis disbursing $3 727 666. The piece notes life insurance as a major factor in the commercial system.
G A Broadhead at 503 Ohio street showcases a stylish mid summer millinery collection. The display includes graduating hats and chic dainty pieces for summer wear.
An accident to the lines at Fifth and Harrison avenue cut lights last night. Superintendent Hamner and linemen repaired the fault, leaving the town in darkness for ten to fifteen minutes.
Apache Tribe No. 55 met in their wigwam and traveled to Sam Fell’s rooms over The Stag for an annual dog feast and pow wow. Jack Coates acted as toastmaster and fifty guests were served with a full feast.
Practical tests using X rays indicate Catarrh of the Stomach arises from repeated indigestion. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is advertised as curing indigestion and dyspepsia, preventing or curing Catarrh of the Stomach. Sold by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
Advertising copy warns against mercury based catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally. It claims the product works on blood and mucous surfaces and offers testimonials. Sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle. Hall's Family Pills also recommended.
Catalog ad claims seas on feverish children will be cured by Mother Gray's Sweet Powders. It promises relief from worms and stomach headaches and notes 25 cents at druggists with free sample by mail from Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
Classified notice states three lines of want ads offered at 25 cents each for a quick return.
Secretary Rippey of the State Fair association returned from Lancaster Missouri and spent the day opening and processing communications. Several applications for entry blanks in the speed department have been received.
Travel by Jehigh Valley Rail Road from Buffalo to New York via Niagara Falls with vestibuled limited trains. Dining car service a la carte available. Stowover allowed at Niagara Falls.
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