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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1900
Page
4
Fragments show arrival and departure times for multiple trains including No. 121 local freight No. 122 starts from yards East Bound No. 74 arrives at 10 p m and No. 198 local freight arrives 2 15 p m West Bound No 73 departs 2 55 p m and No 64 way freight departs 8 25 a m 8 45 a m in Sedalia Warsaw and Southwestern narrow gauge routes South Bound.
A transit note records departure from Warsaw and arrival in Sedalia with two listed times 12 45 p m and 4 00 p m. The terse schedule lists no dates or carrier details.
The St. Louis Star repeatedly attacks Governor Stephens over the state school fund and public record. The paper, with few Jefferson City subscribers, persists in personal attacks despite limited influence beyond St. Louis.
The Jefferson City Press notes that attempts to induce recognition of the Star through its editor and Jefferson City representatives have failed. No active person has time to devote to a paper lacking standing either at home or abroad.
Chicago Great Western railway sells homeseekers tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of Oct November and December at one fare plus $2 round trip. Tickets valid for return within twenty one days. Inquiries through Great Western agents or F H Lord G P T A 113 Adams Street Chicago
Classified ad seeks a qualified Christian man or woman for a permanent position of trust. The role pays $900 yearly. Respond with a self addressed stamped envelope to the Secretary at the Sentinel.
An advertisement from the American School of Technique in Scranton Pennsylvania offers 21 dollars weekly plus gifts from grateful patients for young women who train as nurses. Instructions cost 25 cents.
Classified notice for a coal base burner offered for sale by owner located at 616 West Fifth Street.
Commentary on the Empress Dowager's power and tyranny in late Qing China. She selected successors, enforced daily courtesies, and controlled officials while wielding influence over Li Hongzhang. Her extravagance marked by palatial projects and railway funds, amid a war period.
The kin le or household fox is a favorite pet of Chinese women who also favor Angora cats. Southern China cats are tailless like the Manx and are occasionally eaten but less popular than horse and dog. When raised for food they are fed rice and vegetables.
A unicorn speaks of fatigue while Pegasus complains his feet ache after long flights. The exchange notes a rider named Austin who keeps forcing Pegasus to take off, highlighting a struggle over endurance and burden. The line appears in Catholic Stands and Times.
A Virginia couple, Peter and Mandy Jones, endure Peter’s drunkenness amid farm neglect. After his cows die from disease, Mandy tells him the Lord’s judgment fell on him. Peter replies he’s willing to take the judgment in cows and goes back to town for another spree.
A Cornell graduate writes in the Ladies' Home Journal that a college education is possible for determined girls. She notes options to work while studying and cautions against waiting until all funds are saved, citing teachers in their fifties who later attended universities.
The New York Post describes two spirits in each Chinese person. One favors peace, industry, loyalty, and resourceful service. The other can erupt into uncontrollable violence driven by passion.
A London advertisement notes a purse found on the High Street should be sent to the loser’s address. A few days later a reply appears from the recognized finder asking the loser to call at his house, highlighting a deceitful jab at reputations.
A humorous exchange between Mrs. Golightly and Mrs. Jocelyn notes a man away on travel with funds. Golightly quips she has plenty of money and forgets him is absent. The vignette reflects social satire on domestic life and wealth in a newspaper quote from the Mexican Herald.
A Chicago Daily News quip features a detective calling a man a pronounced vegetarian by noting carroty hair reddish cheeks a turn up nose and a sage look. The banter frames a light caricature of appearance as clue.
The Atchison Globe asserts that if people refuse a task, they should not be coerced. It argues that the public understands as well as self proclaimed leaders and that those who wish to lead should stop disturbing others.
An Indianapolis Press line notes the hero ine sweeping the room signaling endgame. The villain, bound by dramatic unities, rises and dusts, closing the scene with quiet closure.
Dialogue records a patient remarking on health improvement and a doctor admitting he bought an automobile after selling his horse and carriage. The doctor attributes the improvement to walking done by using the car.
A tenant complains that the landlord misrepresented the area as a tony neighborhood. The renter notes three fruit vendors nearby, each named Tony, redefining the locale’s character.
Employment notice seeking general and local agents in the Akron area with daily pay from five to ten dollars. Rapid advancement promised. Good references required. Address Department K corner Perkins and Union streets Akron Ohio.
A bay mare fourteen hands high ten years old with two white hind feet one white forefoot a star on the forehead black mane and tail saddle mark on the right side in good flesh will be sold at the city pound on Tuesday October 23 at 10 o’clock a m by J P Beatty.
A purse with several bills is missing on West Main Street road. Information gladly received at this office.
Cutting and fitting done to order at the Standard Dress Cutting Academy in Room 304 O'Meara Building. Custom work completed on site for clients seeking tailored garments and alterations.
A used horse and phaeton is offered for immediate cash sale. Applicants should visit Lujin's Grocery store to apply.
A farm wagon offered at a bargain is available for immediate inquiry at Twentieth and Quincy.
Base burner and hard coal are offered in good condition at a bargain price. Inquire at 1021 South Kentucky for details and availability.
H. Bauers Electric Treatment with Vapor Baths claims cures for chronic diseases and invites readers to visit the office at 122 Hast Second Street for treatment.
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