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Newspaper

Lexington Intelligencer

Location

Lexington, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1907

Page

3

Local Briefs List Social Visits And Remedies

Miss Margaret O Connor travels home to St Louis after aunt Nellie O Malley’s death. Kennedy’s Laxative cough syrup advertised for quick bowels and throat relief. Mrs Reed McGregor returns to Kansas City after visiting her parents. Kodo digestive remedy praised for stomach trouble and indigestion sold by Leroy Farmer. New Grand Opera House presents The Little Detective starring Dorrit Ashton with strong company. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills touted for back pain and weak kidneys sold by Leroy Farmer. Luther Crenshaw visits, then returns to St Louis. E F Hansam and son visit from Sedalia. Mary Ridings returns to Kansas City. Mrs J H Campbell returns to Higginsville. Harry Reeder travels to Kansas City.

Margaret O'Connor Nellie O' Malley St. Louis Kennedy Leroy Farmer Reed McGregor Robert Reed Kansas City M. A. McFaddin New Grand Opera House Dorrit Ashton DeWitt

Real Wonderland Recall From Dakota Mines To Mound

A local notice from Mound at Mrs. B Dynlapp’s home describes a boy’s recovery after exhausting coughing spells. The account credits King’s New Discovery with saving his life and curing throat and lung troubles. Trial bottle offered by Crenshaw & Your druggists.

South Dakota Moundaty Iy Crenshaw

Miss Katharine Wilson Returns to Warrensburg State Normal

Miss Katharine Wilson resumes studies at the State Normal School in Warrensburg after spending Thanksgiving with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Wilson.

Katharine Wilson SN. Wilsow Warrenaborg State Normal School

Badly Mixed Up Avraham Brown’s Remarkable Recovery

Winterton New York man Avraham Brown suffered conflicting diagnoses from five doctors including heart disease kidney trouble blood poison and stomach and liver trouble. His wife advised Electric Dietera which restored his health. One bottle did more good than all five prescriptions. Crenshaw Young Drugstore offers guaranteed blood purifier and stomach liver kidney relief at 50 cents.

Avraham Brown Winterton N. Y Crenshaw & Young Druggist

Mrs McElroy Returns From Visit To Independence

Mrs T J McElroy, who has been visiting her mother Mrs James Mays in this city, returned to her home in Independence Sunday evening.

Ticklen Artion Salve advertised by Le Kaysville merchants

An old advertisement touts Ticklen Artion Salve as a remedy for sores wounds and abrasions promising good results for 20 years. Local druggists Cre nahay Young stockists. Mrs W G Thompking returns from Kansas City after a brief visit with relatives. Frank Davin visits, then departs for home. Mr and Mrs Waterlosn and von WH ard spend a few days in the city before returning home.

Woolever le Kaysville Crenehay & Young Drug Tore

Mrs. J Q Cope Family Returns From Kansas City Visit

Mrs. J Q Cope and her little son J Q Jr returned Sunday evening from a ten day visit in Kansas City. Darren was in Kansas City on business Tuesday. Gov P Venable was in Kansas City on business. Vhes McGirl of Gdeesa was a Lexington visitor Monday. Wm Ferth and J G Webb of Hig gine tile were here yesterday. Ik Bogie went to Kansas City Tuesday morning on business.

J. Q. Cope Litte Noa J. Q. Jr Kansas City Darren Gov P. Venable Vhes. McGirl Gdeesa Wm. Ferth J. G. Webb Higgine Tile Bogie

Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Relief and Returns

An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a cure for rheumatism and stiff joints, claiming it removes pains and stiffness. Local residents and visitors, including Miss Abbie our and Miss Irene Allen, are noted in brief society mentions about trips to Kansas City and Sedalia.

Ballard's Herbine Promises Clear Complexion Remedy

Advert text claims a broken heart and bad complexion result from an inactive liver and urges use of Ballard's Herbine to restore liver activity. It touts the remedy as unequalled and lists Orenahaw & Young as sellers.

Ballard Orenahaw & Young

Local Visitors And Short Trips Reported

Miss Lillian Drysdale visits relatives in Kansas City Friday evening as others tour nearby towns. The Hansam family and F Morath Inthla group return to Silalia from a few days with the Morath family. A 240 acre farm with house and 65 acres wheat land advertised for rent or sale. Miss Hays, Miss Glaassock, and Miss Nickell return from visits to Wellington Warrensburg Hughesville Patton. Mrs Earl Young of Sedalia arrives for a stay with her mother-in-law.

Lillian Drysdale Kansas City F. Hansam F.d F. Morath Silalia Ettle Hays Wellington Mary Glaassock Warrensburg Hughesville Geo. Cobra Ella D. Nickell Patton Earl Young Sedilla E. B. Young

Time to Treat Cough With Ballard’s Horehound Syrup

An advertorial note suggests taking a few doves of Ballard's Horehound Syrup at the onset of a cough to prevent pneumonia or consumption. Claims the remedy stops coughing quickly and assures a cure with continued use. Sold by Crenshaw & Your.

Ballard Crenshaw & Your

Social News From Town Gathers Visitors Home

A list of visitors returns home and relatives’ updates from the area. Mes J P Gordon and family came back from Bigginsville and Corder Monday evening. Mrs W Plourtoy, visiting Sedalia with parents, went home Friday. Joe Tunstall returned to Kansas City Tuesday after time with his parents in town. J R Ports advertised a farm hand position in Lelington. J R Moorehead and sons returned Friday from St Joseph where they attended the Missouri Kansas game. Dr Temple Payne of New York City arrived Monday evening to visit his parents. Mr and Mrs Thomas Crenshaw returned Friday from Kandgheeur after a short visit with Crenshaw relatives. Mrs James Fenniken returned to Opera this morning for a visit.

Luther Crenshaw T. C. Crenshaw St. Louis E.F. Hansam E. F Jr Sedalia F. Morath Mis. Mary Ridings Kansas City Mra J. H. Campbell Higginsville Harry Reeder George Kahrs Joe Tunstall Tuartall Wate Lelington J. R. Moorehead Janes T Wingate St. Joseph Temple Payne New York City Mra Payne Metropolitan Hospital New York Thomas Crenshaw Kan

Won Member for His Church by Beating Squire in Quiz

The Rev J H Roger pastor of Oxford Methodist Church rambling yet popular with his congregation. To attract rural Sunday attendees he challenged Squire S I Smith to a quiz game. Roger won and Smith agreed to attend the meetings if he could be beaten. Smith, pressed by business, lost and kept his promise, bringing others to the church events.

J. H. Roger Oxford Pa) Methodiat Roger Squire Smith Squire Smith Squire Emich Belmg

Criticism of American Cooking by German Chef Neumann

Albert Neéomann, chef to Princess Cecelie, returned from a tour of the United States disappointed by American cuisine. He found clam chowder the sole standout and lamented hotels’ kitchens as overgrown yet dull, noting American cooking lacks novelty or excellence outside the chowder. He praised American hotel kitchens for cleanliness and expansiveness comparable to European palaces.

Albert Néeomann American Herr Neumann Europe

Comba Mada of Old Shoes in Factory Yard

A chaotic pile of old boots and shoes sits in a factory yard. A chemist explains that the leather will be turned into combs, describing the process from sulfur bath to grinding and molding, and noting a personal preference for rubber over leather headwear.

Comba

Acheron of Breweries Stirs Neighborhood Lease Objections

A city renting agent notes a queer objection to flats near breweries. Residents say the brewery’s atmosphere tempts drinkers and disrupts family life. He recalls women inspecting nearby units reporting mixed comfort, while concern remains about male temperance and temptation.

Ayeo

Global literacy rates from 1900 report

The United States commissioner of education 1900 report lists literacy percentages for many nations. Germany about 11 percent, Switzerland 0.30, Scotland 70, Holland 4, France 4.90, Belgium 12.80, Holland 17, Austria 21.80, Hungary 28.10, Greece 80.01, Romania 61.70, Spain 68.10, Portugal 79.80, Serbia 1. Romania 5. The U.S. standard for literacy is 10.07.

United States Commissioner of Education Germany

Wealth and Birth Ties Highlight Danish Court Gossip

In a fragmentary royal snippet, Queen Hae Vant Wealth and Queen Louise of Denmark are described as extremely wealthy from inheritances. The text also mentions a fortune from Princesa Louise of the Netherlands and notes the young Danish royal couple celebrating a festival or event, with unclear details.

Louise Denmark Princesa Louise Nethertindy Uolt~ Gilver

Tennyson Story Reveals His Rough Charm in Harper's Weekly

A Harper's Weekly anecdote highlights Alfred Lord Tennyson's brusque, domineering side and feared stature among friends. An American schoolmaster, longtime intimate of the poet, defies fear and smokes beside him as Tennyson asks that a tale be spared from repetition. The American replies that in his country a gentleman would not request such restraint. The moment exposes cultural clash and Tennyson’s quiet vulnerability.

Harper's Weekly Tennyson Farringford Tennyoon

Clever scheme that failed in old canal street tale

Henry Clewn recounts a New York Times story about a young jobbing firm that overbought coats. They planned to ship in lots of thirteen but bill for twelve. Customers would be thrilled to receive a free coat and buy the rest. An oldtimer in the trade adds that the thieves kept one coat for themselves, unbilled.

Henry Clewn Canal Street

Fragmentary historic notice inquirers over names and water requests

A garbled OCR style passage describes a suave minister near a font with fat and scents, naming individuals Austin Philip Perd, Codington Chesterfold Lavings ton, and a sexton asking for more water. The text fragments resemble a ceremonial or church scene with odd spellings and quotation marks.

Philip Perdp Codington Chesterfold

Can't Keep Him Down Homer Spirit Regains Vigor

A brave man overcomes adversity as his spirit and vigor return, showcasing resilience and determination in the face of hardship.

Homer

Te Punrtnevry Joftot Tragedy Reported

A local brief reports the sudden death of Te Punrtnevry Joftot at age 36. Authorities say the cause is under investigation and no further details are available at this time.

Line Pays No Dividends Coach Route Fails Hokeland NY to Ardsley

Alfred VanderHil runs a coach line between Hak land house in New York and Ardsley on the Hudson that fails to pay. Fares for a round trip amount to only five dollars, not enough to buy even one of eight Kentucky-bred horses drawing the coach.

Alfred Vander Hil Hakland House New York Ardsley Hudson

Icy Icicles Form in Upper Austria Factories

Manufacturingcicles and Buck Leek drive demand as water slowly freezes over poles in upper Austria forming gigantic icicles. They are broken off as soon as they form and carried away, a curious natural process noted by Popular Mechanics.

Upper Austria

Bance Engagements in Advance At Club Ball

Several keen dancers report preparing dance programmes for the club ball well before the event. Many ladies have already filed their programmes, though the ball does not occur until September 16, according to the Times of India.

Times of India

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Bhyverp D? Prige Rna Et Dr. Price Dr. Shoop Silverstones Drug Store W. G. Thompking Ible City Frank Davin Senate Mra Watehlosn von Wh.ard Rativas City Crenshaw’ Young Richard Sting Miss Abbie Our Kansan City Irene Allen Carson City Frances Bowman Kathryn Barron Oscar Andréen Misa Rachel Mes J. P. Gordon Quetts Queen Hae Vant Japan Standard Oil Company Grouchy Post North China Daily News Hey Haidin Hau Wanie R. Fie Gnemn Haven Phillip Galle Indianapolia Star Ayer Mie J Ayer Co
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