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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1899
Page
6
Fifty-seven dozen straw hats bought for cash are offered at half price. The display around our building highlights men and boys hats in soft and split braids worth up to 2.00 dollars, now priced lower. A 1.00 dollar special applies to finer selections valued at 1.50 to 1.75.
Lepetimalo famed taupou of Apia, called The Breaker of Visiting Parties, married a high Tongans noble Tuibelehake, father of young King George, then wed again in Tonga. She adopted European dress after moving with her elderly husband to his kingdom.
Sutherlands Eagle Eye Salve is advertised to cure dim vision and sore eyes swiftly. Sold in tubes with a guarantee by reputable druggists. The Shel bno Democrat notes cyclone smoke from a locomotive sending North Missouri residents to cellars.
A pharmacy advertisement from Servant's Pharmacy touts De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as a thorough antiseptic for quick healing of scratches sores wounds and skin diseases citing a long record of cures and remedies.
An advertisement cautions against catarrh ointments containing mercury as harmful. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective when taken internally. The note emphasizes buying genuine product and mentions testimonials and 75 cents per bottle. Hall's Family Pills are endorsed.
A Sturgeon minister warned his congregation they could leave if the sermon dragged. A parishioner began, but the pastor jokingly offered no offense. The man clarified he forgot to close the casket also in play. The item cites local papers and ads from Servant's Pharmacy.
The United States Supreme Court ruled that a railroad receiving an assignment of goods is responsible for damage occurring on a connecting line. Justice White delivered the opinion, affirming the Missouri Supreme Court ruling in Missouri Kansas & Texas Railway Company vs. McCann & Swizer.
Ex-President Cleveland set a bass catching record at Middle Bass near Toledo by hauling 125 pounds of fish. Captain Bob Evans caught 45 bass ranging from one to two pounds. Cleveland plans to depart for home Wednesday, with Evans also expected to leave then.
An historical ad notes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve used for treating burns and scalds, highlighting its reputed soothing effects and topical application to minor skin injuries. It presents a period consumer product claim within a small classifieds or ad column.
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