Harvest Picnic Preparations Reach Sweet Springs
In Douseesburg on July 31, 1902 residents report fine weather for threshermen. Local social notes mention Mrs. Wil Settles improving slowly and visitors like Miss Estill Tyler from Warrensburg staying with Miss Victoria Tyler. The community plans a harvest picnic at Sweet Springs, while other brief mentions include trips to Snipher Springs and visits to C. O. Smith's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunksbure
Wil Settles
John Senior
McAllister Spring
Estill Tyler
Warrensburg
Victoria Tyler
Sweet Springs
Will Stockman
Hal McGuire
Ernest Lee
Mae Johnson
Martha
Amelia Stockmann
Snipher Springs
J. A. Bobbitt
Nannie Winston
C. O. Smith
Solomon Spurgeon
Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed For Wounds And Sores
Reader letters praise DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the best remedy for cuts sores and bruises and warn against counterfeits. Also ads claim Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh and offers $100 reward for any failure plus notices on public bids for dead-animal removal in Sedalia Missouri and Windsor coal and wood for sale in Queen City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
L. i B. .Wehnson
Swift
Tex
W.E. Bard Drug Co
Sleeping in a tub shocks city headlines
A famous young lady from the southern part of the city spent the night in her bath tub. She entered a tub of cool water and fell asleep. She woke with the morning light and the incident drew attention from neighbors and authorities.
Local Butcher Ad Promises Fresh Meats at Low Prices
An advertisement for Ketti's Meats and Kehl's Meats touts fresh products killed to order. It claims prompt delivery and the lowest prices, urging customers to choose the best in town.
Back in the Game and Rivalry Reignites
The text hints at Iain seeking another championship game appearance against Jeffries. It notes Sharkey’s involvement and a fixation on defeating or dominating the prostrate form, implying a renewed contest or rivalry in a sports or competitive setting.
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Mr. Sharkey
Iain
Jeffries
Rocky Mountain Tea claimed as miracle remedy
A short advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a magical liquid electricity cure for suffering and disease. Sold for 35 cents by W. E. Bard Drug Company.
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Rocky Mountain Tea
W. E. Bard Drug Company
A Business Proposition Insight Reveals Risk and Reward
A man’s method of doing business is judged not by intent but by whether he succeeds or fails, as a business proposition tests outcomes over time.
Rest at Lake Villa Wisconsin Central pamphlet offer
An illustrated pamphlet promoting a restful visit at Lake Villa and nearby Wisconsin resort areas such as Waukesha Fifield Butternet and other famous spots reachable via Wisconsin Central Railway is available from Milwaukee publishers JAS Pond GPX.
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Lake Villa
Waukesha
Waupace
Fifield
Butternet
Wisconsin Central Railway
Jas
Pond
G. P.X
Milwaukee
Wis
Sedalia man offers stove repair service
A Sedalia resident since 1865 promotes local stove repair along with the Queen City Telephone ad at 364 urging community support for continued service.
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Queen City Telephone
Major Dentist Offers Low Priced Dental Work
Dr George A Major successor to Dr T T Major and Son will for a limited time perform dental work at low prices. Full set of teeth 88.00 gold fillings 1.00 and up gold and platina fillings 7 amalgam fillings 0 cement fillings and various other services. Bridge work a specialty painless extraction available. Office 410 Ohio Street opposite court house Alva townsman for the painless extraction. All work warranted.
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George A. Major
T. T. Major & Son
Eae Ae
Ofowoe Os Ocean
Cool refreshing breezes at famed resort in Wisconsin
The brochure promotes cooling breezes at a famous resort accessible via Wisconsin Central Railway. It suggests a long rest to refresh and offers an illustrated pamphlet detailing directions upon application, signed by Jas C Pond General Passenger Agent.
W L Jones Announces General Transfer Business
W L Jones announces a general transfer service offering coal and wood hauling garbage hauling and moving of all kinds serving Queen City No 444 with emphasis on friendly service and reliable handling of items.
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W.W. L. Jones
W. L. Jones
Queen City No
If Others Help You Stay With Them We Would
A brief note advising to rely on others for assistance and to consult Drs. Cannaday if help is not available. The message names Cannaday as a point of care and emphasizes following up with medical professionals.
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Drs. Cannaday
Avansino's Ice Cream Ad Promises City Delivery
An advertisement proclaims Avansino's Ice Cream as unsurpassed with delivery to all parts of the city and lists ice cream soda priced at 5 cents plus provides a new telephone number 358 for orders.
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Avansino
Pettis County Realty Farm Loans at 5 Percent
Advertises farm loans at five percent interest with partial payment privileges. Mentions Pettis county realty and a law office in Sedalia National Bank Building.
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Pettis County Realty
Sedalia National Bank
Dexter Pen Favored by Professors and Judges
Dexter Pens are preferred by professors authors and judges because they write smoothly without scratching. They cost a bit more than common pens but are considered worth the premium. Dexter's Book Store in Sedalia Missouri carries them.
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Dexter’s
Sedalia
Missour
Pleasant Ways for Summer Days
The Grand Trunk Railway System releases a summer tourist folder with descriptive literature. Applications for copies are directed to George W. Vaux A.G. P. & T. A. at 135 Adams Street Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trunk Railway System
George W. Vaux
Adams Street
Chicago
George B Goodrich Well and Cistern Cleaning Ad
I am prepared to clean out wells and cisterns in a satisfactory manner and at prices that will suit everybody. George B. Goodrich, Eighteenth and Marvin. Bell Telephone 176.
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George B. Goodrich
Marvin
Bell Telephone
Celebration at Cole Camp Picnic Plans
Cole Camp residents organize a three days’ picnic with community events and activities for all ages. Local volunteers coordinate games, food stalls, and music to mark the celebration.
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Cole Camp
Old Soldiers' Day Address Set by Captain Bronson
Aug 14 15 16 schedule includes Old Soldiers' Day on the third day with Captain Ira T. Bronson of this city delivering the address.
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Ira T. Bronson
The Same Old Story and a Henderson Testimony
J. A. Kelly of Henderson describes an experience common to many neighborhoods. He took Chamberlain's Cough Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy last summer for dysentery, used as directed, and achieved satisfactory results with quicker relief than prior remedies. The note ends with a sales line: For sale by all druggists.
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J. A. Kelly
United States
Mr. Kelly
Henderson
Fugitive Tracey Heads for Coast as Army Follows
The fugitive Tracey is fleeing toward the coast with authorities in pursuit. There is concern he could attempt to seize an armored cruiser and bomb Oregon towns.
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Fugitive Tracey
Oregon
New Union Station Proposed for St Louis
A forthcoming union station project for St Louis would cost two and a half million dollars and occupy two blocks between Twelfth and Fourteenth streets and Poplar and Clark avenues.
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St. Louis
Twelfth
Fourteenth Streets
Poplar and
Clark Avenue
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Ketti’s
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Mar
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