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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1900
Page
3
An early editorial argues excessive feasting shows lack of taste and health risk. It contrasts lavish medieval tables with today’s measured, well prepared fare, noting starving masses and the shift toward modest, civilized dining. It cites shifts in manners, social welfare, and food quality from Chaucer to modern times.
The article recounts Kwang Hsu as a child, barred from outside yet shaped by Danish toy shops and Western devices. Eunuchs in the palace bought trains, clocks, phonographs, and electric gear, turning toys into lessons that influenced the future emperor's mind.
The article argues consumption is not feared early, as many do not know they have it or believe it until severe symptoms emerge, making it dangerous in every respect.
Native lands of the Choctaws Creeks and Cherokees will be allotted to tribal members not opened to settlement. The Kiowa reservation also will not open before next spring. Business opportunities on the Chicago Great Western Railway across Illinois Iowa Minnesota Missouri list openings for Blacksmiths Doctors Dressmakers Furniture Grain and Live Stock Buyers General Merchandise Hardware Harness Tailors Cold Storage Creameries and Canning Factories. Major General Leonard Wood governs Cuba and Arthur McArthur and Charles H Allen hold military rule in Cuba Philippines Porto Rico. No bill found. Cattleman G T Hughes alleged to have sold cattle and misused proceeds. discharged by Warrensburg grand jury. A separate bill found against Thomas H Bennett for bigamy.
A newspaper ad claims Cascar ETS cure for ailments from headache to cancer by balancing the bowels. It touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as the genuine remedy in metal boxes with C C C stamped, urging ten cents to start and warning against imitations.
A list notes key titles including The Middle Kingdom by S W Williams (New York 1883) The Chinese Their Education Philosophy and Letters by W A P Madin (New York 1881) and New China and Old by Moule (London 1892) while stating no English language text book on the language is known.
A Ontario New York druggist Mr C R Granin recalls a winter incident in his store. A customer asked for a cough medicine not in stock so he recommended Chamberlains Cough Remedy offering a refund if unsatisfied. She later returned with a friend urging them to buy it. The remedy is sold by Mertz Hale Kautzman and Otis W Smith.
The article notes that electoral votes are cast like other candidates and a statewide division is possible only if an elector wins a majority. It emphasizes that forecasting any division in the upcoming election is not feasible.
Loved by the people hated by rivals foes of disease and friend of humanity the Madison Medicine Co promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a trusted health aid ask your druggist for this product today.
The St. Louis Republic notes chic chiffon ties with flower appliqués and black net accents, high corselets with ribbon details, and black mousseline desoie as key embellishments. It forecasts simple gowns with large sleeves, puffed designs, and low necklines, plus affordable hats and parasols shaping the season.
The 1900 census lists city populations including New York City 3,437,202 Chicago 1,698,575 Philadelphia 1,293,697 St. Louis 575,238 Boston 560,892 Baltimore 508,957 Cleveland 831,768 Buffalo 352,219 San Francisco 342,782 Cincinnati 329,902 Pittsburgh 321,616 New Orleans 287,104 Detroit 285,704 Milwaukee 285,315 and Washington 278,718.
Cures blood troubles including cancer ulcers sores pimples boils eruptions and skin diseases with B B B. Deep seated cases yield to the treatment which purifies and enriches the blood. Trial bottles free by writing Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga. Medical advice free.
The article lists L and N branches at Dayton Ohio Milwaukee Wisconsin Togus Maine Hampton Virginia Leavenworth Kansas Danville Illinois Marion Indiana and Santa Monica California. A home for regulars is in Washington D C.
An old advertisement claims Green's August Flower is the largest selling medicine worldwide for indigestion bile and fatigue. It asserts the tonic cleanses the system, regulates the liver, and relieves headaches with a few doses. Sample bottles are offered at A. S. McGowan's and Otis W. Smith's.
A Hopkins farmer and his son harvested thirty acres of wheat last week, yielding an average of sixty seven bushels per acre.
A home remedy advertisement urges readers to brace up a failing heart and avoid breathlessness with Dr Miles Heart Cure. Testimonial from E T Hewitt of Chehalis Washington credits the product with curing fluttering palpitations and night smothering spells after trying many remedies.
Dr Miles Heart Cure stimulates digestion and increases circulation to strengthen weak hearts. Sold by druggists with a guarantee. Dr Miles Medical Co. Elkbart Indiana.
The Sahara averages 1200 feet above sea level with two small sub sea level pockets. One lies in Southeastern Algeria and Central Tunisia where water from the Mediterranean could form a lake about Nyassa’s size. The other lies in the Libyan desert about 150 miles from the Mediterranean.
Advertisement claims a one day cold cure using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a 100 percent refund policy if unsuccessful. Each box bears E. W. Grove’s signature and costs 25 cents at druggists.
St Joseph outlines plans to form an association to pension retired school teachers after twenty years of service. The initiative aims to provide support and financial security for educators who completed long careers.
When coughing keeps you awake, this ad touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy to ease throat irritation and aid sleep. It notes availability from Mertz & Hale, J. L. Kautzman, and Otis W. Smith.
J. L. Martin, former proprietor of the Triplett Tribune, operates a restaurant at Malta Bend and declares he is guaranteed three meals a day.
A 1920s style tobacco quitting promotion touts No To Bac as a magnetic life boosting remedy. It claims to strengthen weak men and improve vigor with a guaranteed cure and offers a free booklet and sample from Sterling Kennedy Co. in Chicago or New York.
A Philadelphia Press item notes Mrs Gabble Mrs Phoxy exerts an odd sway over her husband. She preserves an alleged youthful poem by Noah Talil and threatens to read it aloud whenever he becomes obstreperous.
In Old Kentucky the First Native Deacon Jasper was struck by lightning while en route to church. A local quip questions whether he went to pray or to shoot, reflecting the era’s humor.
Bramble questions Shortleigh about poker play citing inability to pay and unfair play. Thorne agrees that letting him win or lending money is no better option. Describes a tense financial wager and ethical tension in a San Francisco Examiner piece.
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