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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1912
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Ayer’s Hair Vigor as a natural aid to growing long hair. It reassures no hair coloring risk and urges consulting a doctor with ingredients listed on the label. Produced by the Ayer Co., Lowell, Mass.
Mr and Mrs Aubrey Wright came home Saturday after a short stay in Kansas City W H White traveled to Independence on Saturday for business T Sawyer also went to Independence for business S N Wilson returned Saturday from a business trip to Warrensborg
C. Gruber with his niece Miss Louisa Gruber traveled to Kansas City Tuesday to spend the day. The notice lists contact as phone 541 for Seed Rye.
Mrs. Mary Marquis and her daughter Miss Mattie visited Alma Saturday. H D Kennedy traveled to Bunce ton on business. Mrs W J Wainscott of Nevada Mo Mrs Thos Doran of Santa Fe NM and Mrs O C Rogers of Abilene KS visited Mrs T J Bandon and went to Kansas City for a visit before returning home. W H E Waddell Ryland Tod hunter and A Keith spent Saturday in Higginsville. Dr J J Fulkerson went to Kansas City for professional business. Capt JG McConkey became private secretary to Rolla Wells who was recently named treasurer of the National Democratic Committee.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer for piles burns cuts eczema and skin irritations promising relief and comfort for itching inflammation and swelling priced at 25 cents Cronshaw Young and others list city business trips with Judge John A. Riel Gustav Haerle and Miss Maggie Spears traveling to Kansas City and Lee's Summit for visits and errands.
Mr Ei Youngs of Berkshire writes that he was troubled with constipation and indigestion until using Dr King’s New Life Pills. He praises them as an excellent remedy for stomach liver or kidney troubles and notes they cost 25 cents at Crenshaw and Young.
Master Richard Bield Hyans and sister Rebecca return to Independence after visiting grandparents Judge and Mrs Richard Field. County fair attendees include T A Walker and son Tom Jr, Lee Wallace and son John, C E Yingling, J H Noyes, Mr and Mrs Vince Owens, Frances Bowman, Marguerite Bates, Lester Connor, Clyde Wright announces birth of daughter Marguerite Mabel on Thursday August 22 1912.
Our prices on the New Type Edison Mazda Lamps are as follows: 25 watt 20 candle power 50c 40 watt 32 candle power 55c 65 watt 48 candle power 80c 100c 80 candle power $1.15
Lexington, Missouri, a major Missouri River port between Kansas City and St. Louis, is blocked from river traffic by a large sand bar. A 1910 dyke project to remove it stalled after one third completion, and no further work has occurred. Locals urge action and congressional funding to reclaim river navigation benefits.
Mrs Zach A Wright went to Wellington Friday morning to spend the day with local friends. Palmer Sill departed Friday for a trip to Colorado. Miss Sarath Melerer went to the city for unspecified engagements.
A Indian man sleeping on a railroad track near Rochelle TL was struck and killed by a fast express. The report cautions about neglecting coughs and colds and promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a quick cure. A testimonial from J QR Watts of Joyduda Tex claims it cured a severe cough and helped him regain weight.
Mrs. C. K. Perry and her daughter Virginia Bell returned to Kansas City Friday after visiting relatives here. Miss Grace Parley arrived from Sedalia on Thursday to visit the Vaughan family. Miss Wil imbeth Eckle went to Kansas City Thursday for a visit.
Henry, Tenn resident T. D. Poobles writes that six bottles of Electric Bitters restored his strength and appetite after stomach, liver, and kidney troubles. He claims the remedy helps everyone from the first dose and urges readers to try it, priced at 50 cents at Crenshaw & Young.
Mrs M Ladegan arrived Thursday evening after a visit in St Louis. Lettuce for sale at Eggleston's Green House. Reduction in pot plants with geraniums 50 to 75 cents a dozen and other plants at half price. New Surrey for sale cheap. Your wants can be satisfied at Kiggleston's Green House.
Advertises Sextone dress forms priced at six dollars for thirty days with a pedestal. Claims satisfaction guaranteed. Notes sole ownership by Mrs. W A Morrison located in Higginsville Missouri.
Uncalled letters listed for Friday August 9 1912 include Miss Mattie Anderson George Brown John Murten Miss Ol Diaiewan Ose Kiven Mire Kitheran Greer Keed Thorn Magni Johingon Miss Catherine Nelson Mrs Julia Parker US GC Shaw Upton Stith Moe J M Wilson Cards Miss Blanch Dressford Ped Bennet Josie Bowen Ruth Waldleston J Martin Lowe Miss Currie Maxson Roy Morgan W Kt White Miss Mita Morehend Ossie Hathinin Bred Schilling Mrs Williams. Postmaster Jotin K Taubalan announces the mail is advertised.
J C Dramaieni LLC Chiles Ices Noyes and William Aull Jr spent yesterday in Wigginsville meeting local officials and assessing community projects. The visit underscored ongoing collaboration with regional partners and potential future investments.
The State Normal School at Warrensburg Missouri announces expanded offerings including Rural School Certificate courses for rural graduates Elective courses for four year high school graduates Advanced Professional programs for college graduates aiming to teach and broader vocational training. It emphasizes life work preparation with lower expenses and mentions virtually free test books with a September 10 Ball Quarter date.
Mr and Mrs GP Warren renounce the birth of a son on Sunday August 2 1912 at their home in the city. The infant bears the family name Warren and is welcomed into a growing household.
A Wigginville Missouri farmer reports kidney pains and scarce secretions eased by Doan's Kidney Pills. He praises immediate back relief and regulated secretions after using the product. Sold everywhere for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo, NY sole U. S. agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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