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Lexington Intelligencer

Location

Lexington, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1909

Page

2

Comic Parade Assured at County Fair Balloons Race Planned

The Jeffersonian reports the fair committee is busy arranging daily balloon races with at least two large balloons per race and potential continuous flights if weather allows. A big parade on Tuesday, school children’s day, will feature about thirty participating business firms and free gate entry for all county students, aiming to involve teachers and schools to ensure free admission for the little folks. The piece also notes militia maneuvers in Nevada, Gov Hadley in attendance, and criticism of Missouri’s public expense tied to Nevada theatricals.

Missouri Nevada Hadley Otto Stifel Ed Howe Symene Dedlas Texas Ashland Wilkes John R. Gentry Maxie Young Wilkes Geo. Wilkes Red Bud NightHawk Duroc Ashbrook Annona Amatum

Quack cures for consumption warned by TB group

A public letter from Western Maryland highlights dangers of quack tuberculosis cures. The author seeks guidance on taking 30 drops daily, risking the life of a son and exposing a daughter to danger. The National Association urges caution as many fake cures proliferate, cheating thousands.

National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis Maryland National Association

National Association Warns Against Fraudulent Cures

The association condemns institutes, doctors, and medicines peddling cures for consumption as frauds. It stresses the real remedy is fresh air, rest, and wholesome food, warning the public about deceptive practices and the financial harm they cause.

The National Association

Mare Dies At Age Three In Higginsville

Mrs. Chas Hader of south of town loses a mare aged 31 years after 28 years with her owner. The horse fetched 160 dollars when bought, produced nine valuable foals, worked every season until this spring, spent retirement in a blue grass pasture, and had always received top care.

Chas. Hader Higginsville

Ice Cream Wagon in Town Daily for All Societies

An advertiser offers daily in town ice cream in any quantity for individuals or societies. The wagon uses fresh pure cream and will come to the town daily. Contact by phone to arrange service.

Ian

Free Sample Bottle of Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted

An elderly health advisory promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative to replace harsh purgatives. It appeals to aging readers to seek pure remedies and offers a free sample, with a doctor answering medical questions at no charge.

A &Cent U. 8 Vermont W. B Caldwell Caldwell Bidg Monticella

Accosted for Crap Shooting at Sweet Springs Saloon

Constable Arthur Brackman confronted three colored men in Sweet Springs who were playing bones at Yessen's saloon. One fled toward the railroad and escaped several miles, while the other two were taken to the city jail. Only one man, Jones, remained after the capture and was fined five dollars plus costs.

Arthur Brackman Yessen Sweet Springs Brackmann Art Jones Concordian

Prisoner Uniform Change Attributed to Board Actions

The Platte City Landmark reports the Missouri Prison Board ordered removing striped prisoner uniforms without Governor Hadley or his knowledge. The board members include Attorney General Major Auditor John P. Gordon and Treasurer James Cowgill.

Kansas City Hadley Missouri Major John P. Gordon James Cowgill Platte City

Farm for sale near Frisco Railroad with improvements

No 275 offers 444 acres fenced with 300 cultivated and 150 bottom. A 7 room dwelling with water at the door, extensive outbuildings including smokehouse woodhouse and barns, tenant house, stone cellar, two large barns, and a spring stock water curb. Priced at 50 per acre, near school church mail and phone service three miles to Frisco Railroad six miles to county seat. Come see the farm.

Anstock Frisco

Change of price notice for R. S. Phillips & Co.

A notice states a price change by R. S. Phillips & Co. without prior notice. The brief item records the alteration in pricing terms associated with the firm.

R. S. Phillips & CO

Indebted Orgs Urged to Settle at Loomis Drug Store

In Marshfield Missouri all persons knowing themselves indebted at the late C W Loomis drug store are requested to call there and settle at their earliest convenience.

C. W. Loomis

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