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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1905
Page
2
A reader is advised that general fatigue may have organic causes and should be evaluated by a doctor. Do not self dose with advertised remedies. Likely a concentrated fat food can enrich the blood and tone the system, per professional medical guidance.
An advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a superior nourishment source for the weakened and undernourished. It argues it rebuilds the body when other foods fail, suits delicate children and pale anaemic girls, and offers a free sample.
A group of ten Lafayette county gentlemen and Odtexa residents purchase 160 acres in Yellville Arkansas for 17,500 dollars. The tract is described as underlaid with lead and rich zinc ore, with samples brought back from the Davey claim among others. The buyers expect extensive ore potential across the property.
A 25 year old man, Harry Duckwell, died at his home after a severe coughing spell. He had caught a slight cold days earlier and ignored it until a violent coughing fit led to suffocation before a doctor could arrive. The report notes a patent remedy advertisement promoting Ballard's Horehound Syrup.
An agricultural note urges young men, especially Missouri farmers, to value farm experience and consider supplementing it with College of Agriculture studies. It warns against pursuing other crowded professions and notes past predictions of an agricultural labor surplus.
Three eight week winter courses begin January 4 covering soil fertility crop production horticulture animal feeding breeding judging diseases and dairy to teach up to date farming practices. Courses include hands on work with fertilizers pruning livestock butter cheese and milk tasting and aim to widen access to farming knowledge for Missouri youths and new farmers.
The annual meeting of the State Teacher Association will be held in Jefferson City December 27 to 29. A notable program is prepared and a lecture by George H. Vincent will be among the treats of the meeting. Reduced railroad rates are offered.
In a testimonial, W F Bailey of Texas reports his wife was cured of arm paralysis after using Ballard's Snow Liniment, also used for old sores and skin eruptions. Crenshaw & Young sell it at 1291 The Concordia. A poultry association was formed here Saturday to promote pure bred birds. Officers named Frerking and Wakaech, with a committee to draft bylaws for the next meeting on Wednesday, December 13 at 7:80.
A Kansas City Hay Press sale item offers a three horsepower gas or gasoline engine. The listing states the engine is available for purchase, detailing basic condition and price indicators in readable form from the page.
A Western country debate advocates brick butter forms over round top views. Brick shapes pack better, stay neater, and reduce bruising in shipping. round forms and old rolls fail. The note cites State Dairy Commissioner KM Washburn and Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar ads embedded in the text. The piece also mentions orchard sheep benefits and a wedding notice in Kansas City.
Digestive strain from rushed meals weakens liver and full system health. Torpid liver invites poisons, illness, headaches, indigestion, and kidney strain. A standard remedy is recommended for families, in two sizes 5 and 7.5c, available at all druggists.
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