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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1901
Page
3
A nurseful testimonial claims Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription strengthens health and eases maternity pains. Mrs. Orrin Stiles of Downing Wisconsin reports strong recovery after a 11 pound baby, noting no internal trouble or i llness since birth. Free Medical Adviser book offered with small mailing cost.
Nevada asylum wards now hold 920 inmates though built for 940. Earnings funded improvements and a new twenty thousand dollar hospital is under construction to relieve congestion and boost capacity.
The Nevada asylum now houses 920 patients, exceeding its 540 bed design. Superintendent Robinson expanded capacity by repurposing basements for dining and staff, without new appropriations, aided by a $20,000 hospital-building appropriation not yet started. Health remains good and operations run smoothly under new officers.
A Pittsburg woman credits Ayer’s Hair Vigor with stopping hair loss and promoting growth, claiming she no longer needs a wig after years of winter shedding. The ad touts the product as unmatched for feeding hair.
Sol Lower, a Mound City farmer, marketed $1,334 worth of hogs in a single day last week and received cash payment.
Do you suffer from piles Do not turn to surgery for relief DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve acts quickly surely and safely saving you the expense and danger of an operation W E Bard Drug Co.
Sir Thomas Lipton shows no haste to return to England and may be asked to explain his final maneuver once he reaches home.
The deputy internal revenue collector with headquarters in Kansas City traveled through Sedalia yesterday en route to East St. Louis NJ for a reunion of the 117th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. The regiment served from September 19, 1862, to war's end. He will stop at Bellville Mascoatah Trenton and Lebanon Illinois visiting McKendree College at Lebanon, founded 1852, and the Platonian literary society he helped organize in 1849.
Mr and Mrs A J Irvine of Hughesville announce the engagement of their daughter Marian Josephine to Mr Wesley Marvin Dyson of Okmulgee Indian Territory The wedding is planned for early November at the Presbyterian church Hughesville The bride is the Irvine’s only daughter and the groom is a prominent Okmulgee businessman
The Northern and Southern synods of Missouri voted to unite in support of Westminster College. The decision was approved yesterday at the Southern Presbyterian meeting in Fulton. Dr W H Marquis, formerly of this city, served as moderator.
John Brandt, a wealthy Leavenworth farmer, files for divorce after calling his husband a Dutch hog in a dispute raising marital strain and legal action.
The Pullman cars are disinfected at the end of every run to prevent spread of any germs. The article humorously notes it would be improper to allow a divorce microbe or remarriage germ to flourish.
The Union Regulator at 111 Osage Street advertises itself as a large, well regulated barber shop and promises customers savings, claiming to save forty cents on the dollar with prices beginning at 10 cents.
Henderson Grimmett of this place suffered partial paralysis and loss of movement in an arm and side. After two bottles of Cham berlain s Pain Balm his condition improved markedly per Geo R McDonald Logan County West Virginia. The liniment is also known to treat rheumatism sprains and bruises with several other cures reported. Sold by Mertz Hale Kautzman Otis W Smith.
Missouri farmers near the end of corn fodder cutting as reported by county papers.
The excitement of travel and altered food and water often bring on diarrhoea so travelers should carry Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by Mertz Hale J L Kautzman and
Monroe City will host a two day fair on October 23 and 24, aiming to rival Hannibal with extended festivities and markets.
S A Ingalls of Crown Point New York reports his wife suffered kidney trouble for years then used Foley's Kidney Cure. In less than a week she improved and three bottles cured her. All druggists carry it.
W L Jones announces a general transfer business offering coal and wood hauling garbage hauling and moving services. Telephone Queen City 444 for inquiries.
J Morgan Ellis, editor of the Centerview Record in Missouri, has been released from a Nevada asylum where he had been confined for some time.
A new Salina undertaker plans to locate in town and may struggle to win popularity comparable to existing providers, as residents weigh service options and reputation.
The Medical Aid Association of America offers sickness and accident relief with medical services and medicines up to 80 dollars per year and burial expenses up to 100 dollars. Local manager E H Chapman handles details in Sedalia Missouri. The group has added a delivery wagon and invites inspections and free estimates citywide. Dyeing cleaning and repairing services are offered with free delivery from 219 South Lamine Street and Queen City telephone 316.
An old advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar eases a racking cough and relieves soreness with a warm healing feeling, recommending purchase at all druggists.
Three new golf links are under construction at the state university as a sign that golf may become popular in Columbia. A tongue in cheek riff suggests Scotch highballs will follow as a fad, framing the piece with light social commentary and a call to action to try Rocky Mountain Tea via the local druggist.
Pleasant Hill columnist R. T. Cloud notes Thanksgiving day nears its end and jokes that readers should feel sorry for the turkey as the holiday approaches the finish line.
An advertisement urges readers to take FO LEY S HONEY AND TAR after exposure or at early cold symptoms and promises to stop a cold if taken in time with availability at all druggists.
Henry Locke of Rochester New York created a home made parachute after visiting the county fair. He now has wings of his own provided he previously lived the right sort of life.
Captain H C Fiske of Warrensburg is listed as attending a regiment reunion. Strong personal connection noted with the Warrensburg veteran community and planned reunion activities.
City of Sedalia Missouri to receive bids for completing unlaid sidewalks on Broadway north side between Quincy and Barrett avenues and replacing condemned wood and defective sidewalks with concrete brick stone or granitoid surfaces. Includes a resolution to pave Third Street with vitrified brick on the Telford base from Lamine to Osage, with Ohio intersection portion exempt, published for seven insertions.
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a safe blood purifier and tonic free of minerals, claiming it cleanses impurities builds strength and cures skin and blood ailments. Testimonials from E. E. Kelly Urbana and Mrs. Henry Siegfried Cape May cite eczema cancer relief after taking the remedy. Medical advice is offered free by The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta GA.
The city invites bids on brick stone and granitoid paving between Grand and Barrett avenues with no sidewalks on the street section. Bids must follow ordinance specifications and be filed with the city clerk by October 21 1901. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Witnessed by the city seal on October 8.
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