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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1901
Page
6
Report from Houstonia states prominent farmer Jason Chamberlain is mentally unbalanced, likely due to old age. He owns several thousand acres of land near Houstonia.
An advertisement claims that dyspepsia cannot be cured by dieting alone and promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It asserts the product provides natural digestants to digest all foods, aid digestion, restore nourishment, blood quality, and appetite, backed by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
In Atchison the article notes the girls are so extravagant that their fathers must escort them from dry goods stores, highlighting social mores and family regulation in a small town.
Dr Loyal Ford promotes a dyspepsia cure described as more than relief, claiming it digests food and restores stomach health. Advertisements emphasize its effectiveness and availability in druggists.
Despite widespread water shortages around Emporia, drug stores remain stocked and operable. The scene highlights local resilience as utilities falter but pharmacies continue to serve residents with essential supplies.
A brief note states that a bad complexion stems from an inactive liver and bowels and that DeWitt’s Little Early Risers give gratifying results. The ad mentions W. E. (likely a dealer or distributor).
Frances Stark was chosen as queen of the Louisiana street fair this week after a contest with May Belle Cash.
A poetic note recounts a lover building a home for a beloved and attempting to warm it with a flaming heart until Rocky Mountain Tea brings relief. The product is sold by druggists for 35 cents.
Boone county comprises 106 school districts with 52 having no colored children. Carlisle and Rocheport districts each report more black pupils than white, highlighting racial imbalance in education.
For a bad taste in the mouth take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Available from Mertz & Hale J L Kautzman and Otis W Smith with purchase at their local druggists.
The condition of Druggist A S Mc Gowan is described as practically unchanged as he remains confined to bed for six weeks and more.
An old advertisement proclaims Banner Salve as the most healing medicine in the world for ulcers, open sores, scalds and bites, urging readers to buy from all druggists.
George B. Goodrich offers well and cistern cleaning at fair prices at eighteen and Marvin with Bell Telephone listed as 176. The text notes a reunion at Lamar involving ex-Confederates from Barton County.
Maggie Sheehan of Sedalia says five years of severe lung trouble and weight loss ended after two months with the Red Cross Medical Association. She reports a 20 pound gain, no night sweats or cough, and improved health, praising the physicians for a miracle in restoring her to health.
The first reunion of the old boys in the county will be held at La Mar on September 28 with all former students expected to attend.
Whitesville farmers cut corn with go devils made by village blacksmiths. Avansino's Family Dairy advertises the best ice cream in the city with prompt delivery. Red Cross Ball Blue is recommended to stay cheerful.
A vintage advertisement extols Wheelon as one of America's most popular fountain drinks with wide availability. It notes the beverage is produced in Sedaila and urges readers to try it and bring friends to enjoy it.
Dr. T. T. Major & Son advertise limited time dental work discounts due to crop failures. Full set of teeth options, gold fillings, amalgam fillings, cement fillings, bridge work, and painless extraction available. Office at 410 Ohio Street opposite the courthouse.
A laundry advertisement urges households to send their washing to Monarch Laundry for quick, careful service. It promotes rough dry work at 20 cents per dozen and flat work, aiming to relieve families from domestic chores.
Professor Duncan the blind phrenologist and clairvoyant has reopened at 135 East Cooper street Sedalia offering past readings and future revelations. He will be available daily from 10 am to noon and 3 pm to 4 pm. contact 183 for full particulars. See new fall hats at Bogar's 317 Ohio.
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