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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1902
Page
7
Drs Cannaday the Ophthalmologists Hoffman building claim errors of the eye cause a reflex action on the nervous system leading to headache vomiting constipation nervous conditions even epilepsy. They say medicines cannot affect this action and offer glasses to relieve the cause promising nature will soon relieve the trouble.
Reverend E. E. Morris who led the Cumberland Presbyterian church for eight years preached his farewell sermon. During his pastorate the church admitted 626 members, and the church has called Doctor J. M. Hubbert of Lebanon Tennessee as successor.
Alfred Heinze of Quincy Illinois praises DeWitt's Little Early Risers as safe effective pills for constipation and torpid liver. He notes they never gripe or distress and endorses sharing the good word through W. E. Bard Drug Co.
A Missouri horse dealer visiting Washington explains his bad luck disposing of horses. He notes people travel by cable cars and bicycles, do not need fast trotters, gamble by wire, and criticize government, calling it run by jacksasses.
London reports from Sidney Nova Scotia to the Mail correspondent describe a severe drought across Australia ending seven dry years. Losses in Austria top 5 million pounds and unemployment rises as relief is provided. Fodder duties hinder imports while rivers navigation collapses and mail hauling costs soar. Sheep die by millions, rabbits perish, and patrols note riders and swagmen dying by roadsides. Weather forecasters warn no quick relief.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable case of catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists F J Cheney & Co as proprietors and includes endorsements from Toledo wholesalers West & Trnax and others. The copy notes internal action and price of 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available.
J. M. Byler received a gift from Brown Collins of Manatee Florida a grapefruit over seventeen inches in circumference. Collins once lived in Nelson Missouri and now farms in Florida. S. P. Collins and wife who visit Florida returned home reportedly in good health.
A prominent physician notes patients rarely follow prescribed hygiene or diet and resort to drugs. He cites Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the mild remedy for chronic constipation that leaves the bowels natural and healthy, available at all druggists.
The Sedalia Bowling Corporation will hold a meeting for permanent organization and to elect a board of directors in the director's room of the Third National Bank on Thursday, June 5 at 8 p.m. Stockholders are urged to attend.
An advertorial pitch promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a safe fast remedy for summer colds coughs croup grip bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Customer testimonials from J H Bowles and W E Bard Drug Co endorse its quick action and safety for children.
The Sentinel states the union barbers did not call a boycott against Billy Day's shop. After Day's card was removed and two barbers fined, they say they have reached the limit of punishment and do not plan any boycott action.
Inclement weather on Saturday prompted G. D. Malone manager of Tavior's music store to extend the low piano prices throughout the coming week.
The partnership between Louis T. Mueller and Henry Rodekohr is dissolved as of May 26, 1902. Rodekohr will collect all accounts and assume all indebtedness. Mueller and Rodekohr sign the dissolution notice.
The Nashville American notes Mr. Bryan addressed 159 people in Gallatin, delivering a lecture to a sizable local audience.
A reader cites nervousness and weak digestion linked to impure blood and endorses Ayer's Sarsaparilla. John McDonald of Philadelphia says two years of dyspepsia and low spirits improved in one week after use. Ad promotes $1 bottle from J. C. Ayer Co. Lowell, Mass.
The report notes Bryan had less than 50 dollars in Nashville and Union City audiences, refunded the few attendees, while the American reporter casts him liberal. Despite shrinking crowds, he continues to earn a few dollars from his talks and business activity, mining the moment while it lasts.
A Springville Alabama mother with experience of the disease says her three children, including a three month old baby, recovered fully after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She notes her oldest daughter called for cough syrup between fits and that the remedy is sold by all druggists.
The Sedalia Lyceum will meet this evening in the old library rooms in the court house basement. Program includes Reading by Robert Baldwin Declamation by Ralph Hammond Parliamentary by Lawrence Bothwell Recitation by Leonard Bouldin Paper on United States Senate by Leo Harris Speech by Arthur Hunt Extemporaneous Talk by George Barnett Jr and Current Events by Arthur Martin.
Judge Hubbard of Town argued before the United States Supreme Court with the state attorney general opposing him The attorney general pounded his desk and gestured loudly while Hubbard declared I have a strong right arm and could break this board to splinters if I spoke to a jury The justices smiled at the display during the heated exchange
An old advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as inducing a novel leap of energy and youthfulness, claiming the product makes you feel and act young. The ad credits W. E. Bard Drug Company and prices the item at 35 cents.
A special election is ordered for May 351 to decide the expenditure of $5000 to establish a two-pumping waterworks system in Fayette.
An advertisement offers Red Cross Ball Blue laundry powder in a large 207 package priced at 5 cents to revive faded clothes and make them white again.
The notice advertises a special sale offering American Beauty rose bushes at 15 cents each, branded under Ramsey's Racket. The item string suggests a promotion or catalog-like listing for inexpensive rose plants.
In an interview pitcher Pye speaks on his long career as a southpaw, his durability and control challenges with age, and rival batters like Burkett Heidrick and Wallace. He recalls notable games against St Louis Detroit and Pittsburgh and ponders the mystery of form changes from day to day.
General Matt W. Ransom a former U S senator and Confederate veteran told a New York City audience that sectionalism is past and urged New Yorkers to leave the race question alone. He praised the South’s homes and religion and warned against stirring up controversy over Reconstruction and Negro affairs.
Josh Edgar of Germantown California narrates a fourteen year battle with sciatic rheumatism. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm he found immediate relief and a full cure, with no relapse. The liniment is advertised as available from all druggists.
Public notice details the rates for Help Wanted, For Rent, For Sale and other classified ads. It explains 25 cents minimum and word counting rules, plus obituary and settlement notices charged per line, with envelopes for replies and proper addressing guidance.
Advertisement for agents to sell a 600 page illustrated history claiming dramatic global phenomena. States high commissions from 3 to 25 dollars daily and outfit free. Enclose ten cents for postage to The Dominion Co Dept L Chicago.
Men learn barber trade with two month program. Graduates receive job guarantees at top wages, two years saved, tools donated, and wages paid Saturdays. Catalog offered by Moler Barber College, St. Louis, Missouri.
Waller advertises household goods at private sale by owner W. F. Waller. Contact 1010 West Seventh Street or telephone 235 for details.
Newly papered and painted rooms available to rent above Guenther's Dry Goods Store at 3910 Ohio Street. Quiet halls, fresh decor, access to street level shopping, and convenient location described for prospective tenants.
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