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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1902
Page
7
A health product claim in an advertisement promises a money back guarantee if Delacy’s French Hair Tonic fails to restore natural color. The consumer report notes dissatisfaction with the product and the refund policy appears not honored.
A New York Tribune report details the variety at the Battery Aquarium including mud turtles snapper hawkbill green and box turtles and soft shelled species. Some turtles show notable intelligence crossing to keepers and even travel from southern seas to New England in summer.
A Washington businessman recalls buying a painting at a low bid after an art sale in a store room ended with bidders snapping up the piece. The tale ends with mockery from guests and a remark about hiring a guardian. The column also notes a doctor warning about scent drinking and a Devon and Somerset supporters’ river race near Dulverton where strong currents tested participants.
The New York Tribune cites Thomas Pender as the oldest White House employee to recount Lincoln's final tale. Lincoln supposedly told Marshal Lamon about Patagonians eating oysters, while a pardon case neared signing. Pendel recalls Lincoln's reluctance to be guarded yet faced threats.
Clarence S. Jolson, a Portland clerk, shot a deer and found a buck dead behind it, both killed by the same bullet. Johnson and companions had traveled to West Lebanon for big game two weeks earlier.
The Labrador and Hudson Bay district contains the largest forest in the world, estimated to span about 1,000 by 1,700 miles. The vast expanse is significant for its size and geographic reach across northern Canada.
The Burlington Route touts cheap round trips on the first and third Tuesdays, with one fare plus 3.09 for travel east of the Rocky Mountains. It highlights western settlement prospects, large harvests, and opportunities for investors, renters, and settlers, inviting readers to visit the West via scenic all-year routes and to contact agents in St. Louis for publications and trip details.
The new Frisco route runs from Ayeria via Orarka and Indian Territory to Sapula then over the Rad River Division through Kintorle Creek to Denicon Sherman Port Worth and southwest to Dallas. The line features new trackbed, heavy rail, standard alignment, and Palace Day Coaches dining cars and electric lighting. Dining room forward, observation end rear with library service. Train set to be electric fans in summer, operated by Mr Pred Harvey and offers extensive modern conveniences.
A local insurance notice states farm property is insured whether occupied by tenant or owner. Risks may be written in any town in canal ity. The agent will personally inspect and name the rate on application. Write or call at the Lexington office.
Real estate note listing farms for sale in Lexington with a sales pitch to place offerings with no cost if no sale. Mentions houses to rent and an office in Lexington for property listings and inquiries.
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