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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1899
Page
2
This ad promotes high grade well screened hot stuff coal ideal for baking cooking or household heating. It promises genuine satisfaction with every ton, notes clean burning and steady live heat for ovens and heaters, and emphasizes consistently low prices.
Jefferson City May 23 lawmakers adjourned the fortieth general assembly sine die at noon yesterday though clock times varied. The session featured heated tax debates on franchise taxation with the senate backing broad inclusion and the house seeking specific railroad and utility names. Gov Stephens praised the record while urging action on franchise taxation and the Fitzgerald bill. The militia received 30000 dollars and measures on eleemosynary institutions and a free employment bureau in Kansas City progressed. John D VIncil was confirmed as state university curator. A St James cattleman J J Travis died in a St Louis hotel by his own actions.
Neosho Missouri May 23 Fred Bushner an influential Newton county farmer hanged himself in his barn. His wife died about a year ago and he had hoped to marry a neighborhood girl but his children opposed the match and his despondency led to the act.
Jefferson City May 23 Gov Stephens pardons John M Robinson who was sentenced in the October term 1891 to 50 years in the penitentiary for murder in the second degree. The petitioners for the pardon were cited in the record.
Adults with cold chest bronchitis throat or lung troubles may obtain a free sample bottle of Boschee's German Syrup by visiting A S McGowan or Otis W Smith. One bottle per person, no children without parental order. Claim includes past sales success and physician endorsement. Sold by dealers in civilized countries.
Robert Baldwin, the Sentinel's traveling representative, recently presented a long list of county subscribers. In under two months he has turned in nearly four hundred six month subscriptions. He seeks appointment under the Farris inspection law and is endorsed by many of the governor's friends in Sedalia and Pettis County. He is described as a thorough Democrat and well qualified for the position, with the Sentinel endorsing him.
Shake Allen's Foot-Ease into shoes to cool hot feet and ease discomfort. Relieves swelling sweating blisters and bunions with improved comfort. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents Trial package free Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
John Dow of 1526 East Fifth street claimed a prize by producing butter from Jerseys of Pettis county. He challenged the patent butter maker on Ohio street and proved his cows could yield cream producing three pounds 14 and a half ounces of butter per churn. Dow owns four Jersey cows and asserts they all milk well.
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a tasty nourishing drink that substitutes coffee. It claims it aids digestion strengthens nerves and is not a stimulant. The product is suitable for children and adults, offered at 15 and 25 cents.
Jefferson City May 22 Mr Jerry Kirby and his brother of Chicago have been visiting their parents and friends for ten days. They leave tonight for Chicago. Kirby Brothers are electricians and hold good positions. They are genial and always welcome here with many friends wishing them continued success.
A reader from Freed West Virginia reports rheumatism in his son improved after using one and a half bottles of Chamberlains Pain Balm enabling him to walk again. The notice promotes the balm as a remedy and notes it is sold by all druggists.
Fragmentary note from the Missouri edition mentions a place called Candy Palace and a vendor named Vele but provides no clear action or date. The garbled text hints at berries and local shop activity without confirming details or outcomes.
For 5 .od 54g per cent money see H. B. Scott 907 South Moniteau. Also real estate for sale and exchange.
A fragment references white lead, linseed oil, varnishes and leave orders at 412 South Kentucky Street. The text is incomplete but suggests a trade or shop listing with materials and a directive to move or relocate.
Sleeper leaving Sedalia at midnight open to passengers at 8 30 p m through sleeper to Chicago arriving 2 30 p m making through connections for the east. Home Seeker s Excursion one 6 and 20 one fare plus two for a round trip good 21 days to Texas Kansas Arkansas Louisiana Missouri Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico. Woodmen of America Kansas City 2 85 Round trip on sale June 3 to 9 inclusive return limit June 12.
Notices list association events with round trip train fares and sale dates. Sangerfest in Mobern Mo offers $3.30 on sale June 6 7 8 with return by June 9. Medical Association Columbus Oh $18.55 round trip for trains to St. Louis June 2 3 5 with return by June 13. Shriners Buffalo June 14 15 round trip $2 80 sale June 11 12 return by July 2. Elks Purple Week St. Louis $7.55 sale June 19 20 return by June 24.
One way rate to San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego is three dollars thirty on sale daily.
One way fares to Helena and Butte Montana set at 30 dollars. Another sale to Portland Oregon Seattle and Tacoma Washington priced at 31.70 dollars. Tickets on sale daily and available now.
Send no money offer touts Sterling Silver Bracelet, good watch, or solid gold ring with diamond setting. Readers urged to distribute flower seed coupons to friends. Send name and address with 2c stamp to American Seed Co., 335 Broadway, N. Y., for a sample seeds package, $1 in coupons, and full particulars.
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