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Newspaper
Sedalia Sunday Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1901
Page
2
A biographical society has been formed in the Philippines to investigate the fauna and flora of the islands. The group aims to catalog species, support scientific study, and promote awareness of local biodiversity among researchers and the public.
The notice describes the hardship faced by mariners who rely on the sea for their livelihood. It highlights the toll of seasonal work and the risks borne by fishermen during the fishing period.
A promotional feature extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for weak stomachs and digestive disorders. It claims to restore nutrition, boost blood production, and aid nervous and general health without narcotics. Letters from users praise renewed energy and wellness after treatment.
A Harford County woman recalls years of illness described as general debility and catarrh of the throat. After medical failure she sought Dr. R V Pierce’s guidance and credits fourteen bottles of Golden Medical Discovery and nine of the Farm Prescription with restoring her health. She thanks God and Dr Pierce and notes the Common Sense Medical Adviser is mailed free on receipt of postage stamps.
The single port of Gloucester Massachusetts has just closed costing the lives of sixty two stalwart fishermen.
A rugged Klondike miner seeks to repudiate King Edward and form an independent government. The move reflects unsettled political currents in frontier territories and the push for local sovereignty.
An uptick in bank robberies is reported across Iowa Kansas and Ohio with authorities noting a string of incidents. Investigators urge vigilance and remind banks to follow security protocols after multiple daytime holdups.
The navy lists three Deweys: Admiral Dewey, his cousin Lieutenant Theodore G. Dewey, and Rupert C. Dewey, second lieutenant in the marine corps.
Experiments in Switzerland tested smoking on the march. Results favored troops allowed pipes and reported better discipline among them.
Minister Conger will be the sole foreign minister in Pekin who endured the siege and will become the doyen of the diplomatic corps as others are relieved or depart Pekin.
Before quitting France the czar arranged gifts totaling 100000 francs for Paris poor and 15000 francs each for Dun Kirk Reims and Compiegne. An additional 5000 francs goes to families of torpedo explosion survivors.
Carrie Nation drew a large Marietta crowd under saloon-keeper H. J. Conrath and boxer Joe Bruner. She defended her appearance against critics noting that the men invited her, not the WCT A or churches.
Mary Preston Slosson, wife of the University of Wyoming vice president, serves as the penitentiary chaplain in Laramie Wyoming. For over two years she has led the spiritual welfare of the convicts, reportedly the only woman chaplain in a US prison.
Unsolicited testimonials from Cooper and Howard counties promote osteopathic treatment and offer lists of cured patients. Dentists chiropractors and a public hospital gift are noted, with locations Sedalia Boonville and Hannibal. Also advertised are Botanic Blood Balm cures for blood poison cancer and other diseases with nationwide testimonials.
Central hotel for rent or sale at a bargain. A 30 acre farm with good improvements near the city available for rent for a term of years. See me at once. A farm of 110 acres five miles from the city offered.
Mrs. Elizabeth Owen of Adrian and Mrs. Nettie Hansbrough and Mrs. Belle Turner of Sedalia, a mother and two aunts of former treasurer A. B. Owen, visited his family last week.
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as gentle effective laxative pills. The product claims to be purely vegetable and easy to take while assisting bowel action without forcing. Distributed by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
Dennis Mulvihill, elected mayor of Bridgeport, Conn., vows no politicians near him and no secret sessions or closed meetings. He stresses frugal spending and accountability, saying taxpayers' money will be treated as his own.
Sol Sandridge of Houstonia was in the city on business Friday.
Benjamin Ingerson of Hutton Ind says he had spoken only in whispers for months until FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR restored his voice. The ad mentions to be sure you get Foley's from all druggists. Blanche Hemphill of Hughesville was in the city Friday on her way home from a Lamonte visit.
James Grant Wilson cites Thackeray’s whimsy in economy when he sent a caller’s card back with a remark to keep it for another call. A similar line appears a decade later in William Cullen Bryant’s gesture at the Evening Post, reflecting a shared reflex in New York literary circles.
The text notes a child smiling at a poor boy's gift, illustrating that even simple offerings are meaningful during Christmas. It quotes Abbie Farwell Brown and reflects on the Wise Men's tribute as a symbol of love across the season.
A tale tells of Hermann Joseph a poor German boy who loves church. On Christmas Eve he enters the cathedral with a single gift a rosy apple for the Christ Child and places it in the infant's hand before a moment of magic.
A testimonial from C S Arnold of Youngstown Illinois claims his wife was permanently cured of indigestion constipation and sick headaches after three bottles of Dr Ford's Dyspepticide. He says money cannot estimate the good it has done her and notes it is sold by all druggists.
P Hoffman offers a free White House Cook Book to any buyer at Buck's Range or Cook Store within thirty days. The book has 590 pages and is promoted as the best cook book ever published.
Missouri Pacific city passenger agent J. W. McClain traveled to Pleasant Hill on Friday to inspect service plans and discuss improving local rail access.
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