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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1902
Page
2
A promotional notice claims the Thexan Wonder Malle Create Hirwvert cures kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, and back pain for men and women. It offers mail order treatment, lists Dr EB W Hall as manufacturer, and cites testimonials from J N Shad in Missouri and W A Davis praising the remedy.
The Intelligencer reports Hon David Rankin owning fourteen farms across Town and Missouri totaling over 20000 acres. He shipped 280 Western cattle in a Chicago trainload as part of 11000 head fed this year, with about 9000 cattle remaining for feeding. Rankin notes nerves required to feed early, given rising corn prices and cattle market outlook, yet expects high cattle prices to continue. He previously fed 100 dollars per hour during peak feeding. Recent Chicago cattle sales ranged 7.75 and 7.55 per head with various weights.
The Mexico Ledger declined to publish a long obituary for a nonsubscriber who opposed the paper. Editor Bob White defended the choice, noting the paper’s policy to cover births marriages and deaths, but drawing the line on extending extended obits for antagonistic readers.
A Denver based tourist seeks grand scenery in Colorado and Utah. The route via the Denver and Rio Grande and the Rio Grande Western railroads offers two distinct lines through the Rockies, enabling a single trip out and return. The narrative describes planning a journey from Denver, Colorado.
A promotional overview describes Denver & Rio Grande and Rio Grande Western routes from Pueblo to Grand Junction via La Veta Pass and Toltec Gorge, plus connections to Salt Lake City Ogden Portland and San Francisco. It highlights the Around the Circle trip via Durango Silverton Ringway and mentions the Ouray and Rio Grande Southern links. Written by 8. K. Hooper in Denver for pamphlets.
Co C C Bell notes national apple prospects show a record crop across the United States and Canada with Missouri near average. Illinois reports strong production alongside large crops in New York and Canada, and surplus shipments in Clay County, Illinois exceed 10 000 barrels. The overall 1900 crop remains a benchmark in the eastern states.
An editorial note discusses rising appendicitis in the U S due to worry and lifestyle and emphasizes constipation as a key cause. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a digestive aid, claims it strengthens digestion, and notes Leroy Farmer sells it in Monticello Lil at two bottle sizes with a guarantee.
The Lafayette County Court last week requisitioned 12054.91 from the state auditor as the county’s share of state school food distribution. The piece notes large differences between Republican and Democratic rule, claims numbers from six years of each, and ends with a wish that Democrats continue to "plunder" the school fund.
An ad-like notice touts Hal's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure, claiming it cures catarrh via internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It advertises a one hundred dollar reward for a false claim, lists testimonials, and notes the product is sold by druggists alongside Hell’s Purity Pills. The text also mentions the Ossossa canning factory starting operations last week.
An ad from the Delacy Chemical Co of St Louis promotes a hair tonic that supposedly restores gray hair to its natural color without dyeing. The copy questions gray hair and suggests home purchases by mail with express charges implied.
A survey of stories in the August Cosmopolitan includes Broken Toys with a Roman setting and themes of noble love and renunciation. It highlights Scented Note and The Soul of Mozart as engaging reads, along with Heina's Passion and a Japanese romance that enrich the issue for seaside or city reading.
The coroner's jury in Lafayette County finds George W. Johnson died from a gunshot wound near his home on August fifth, 1902. They recommend Charles Salyers and Harry Gates be held for further investigation. James R. Moonenean presided as foreman. Governor Dockery story follows with a lemonade stand gag in Jefferson City.
The Warrensburg State Normal School reports an enrollment of 1200 students for the year and notes the summer school is the largest with 404 teachers. The second term starts July 21 and the regular session begins September 9. Warrensburg hosts Pertle and Electric Springs as popular summer retreats for visitors. For catalogue address and telephone number, note near.
The couple Len Gibson and Misa Bertha Stanfield married at Adesan on August 6. The brief notice records a union between two individuals and the ceremony location and date.
The Queen of the hive Mrs Corder Bee is set to visit Oystar Bay and northern health resorts while the editor plans a humorous dishwashing social during her absence. A Higginsville mail carrier, Richard Mason, reported a burglar attempt with a missed shot at his home Tuesday at o clock. Mason recalls a previous miss when he shot at a burglar about four years ago, hoping for a third time luck. The state debt is to drop 200000 as bonds are called, leaving total debt at 457000 excluding school debt. Republicans ruled seven years, piling up 829000000 and selling railroads for ten percent value. When asked to vote for Republicanism, voters are urged to demand an explanation of prior money usage.
The commission awarded a $1,500 contract to Atercrombe Stone Company of St Joseph to erect a twenty five foot shaft on a six by six foot base in Bellfontaine cemetery. Also notes local obituary and minor incidents including a death in St Joseph hospital and a theft report in Higginsville with no arrests.
The Kansas City World expands to 60 000 copies daily with two new three deck Goss premos to speed production. Higginsville Advance urges weed control to prevent disease and promote a healthier air. Dr E C Gordon will lead evangelistic services at Buckner Missouri next week with morning and evening sessions. F S Nipper now edits Buckner Tribune succeeding Buckner Star. New city engineer improves cleanliness and weed control. locals note better appearances. Wagner Brothers of Orlesen sold their hardware store to Cable and Perguawag of Warrensburg. Clover Pasture.
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