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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
4
Local merchants urge residents to shop at home to support town prosperity and employment. The piece highlights firms in Lexington offering clothing furniture groceries tires and services, arguing that patronizing home stores strengthens property values and community life, with extended notes on individual shops and regional real estate transfers.
Local shop at 825 W Main St Lexington Missouri advertises fresh meats oysters fish sengon and a complete line of hats caps shoes and clothing for men and boys. Butler Williamson proprietor invites customers to see prices before buying.
An advertisement touts Sand as a remedy for backache and liver and kidney issues, claiming a 35 cent trial bottle proves its benefits. It invites readers to purchase at the local drug store. The note also mentions Miss Rhea Owens of Kansas City visiting locally, and Mrs. Margaret Bardge and her infant daughter Carrie Virginia returning from Higginsville.
Capt Ryland Todhunter spent Friday in Higginsville on business. Mrs E D Shelton and daughter Selma visited her father in Kansas City before returning to Los Angeles. Walter Dixon of Kansas City visits M S Chambers east of Lexington. Mrs Frank Fisher and son Clarence travel to Kansas City for a brief visit. Miss Irene Welsh attends Mayview picnic. Advertising Sand Eczema Cure claims clear skin. Mr and Mrs N P Revard and daughter return to Kansas City after visiting relatives in the city.
An ad promotes Sanol as best for kidney and bladder issues with relief claimed in 24 hours. It asserts guaranteed effectiveness and lists prices of 35c and 1.00 per bottle at the drug store, signed Ady.
Miss Francis Yates came back Sunday morning from a visit in Kansas City. Mrs Anna Wilker returned Sunday morning to her home in Kansas City after visiting relatives here.
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