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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1907
Page
5
A rookie Philadelphia scribe, handed a police badge, misreads a door button at a hospital. He triggers an emergency entrance, prompting a sudden rush of staff and a stern warning from the doctor that the device is for accidents only. The scene becomes a comic brush with hospital chaos.
The North American Review suggests that thought and aim align for kissing perfection. It argues closing the eyes is essential, and warns that careful handling of the topic may spare heartache by reducing absences that fuel longing for others.
Conan Doyle mentions a myth of spectral goblin hounds linked to regional lore in Whyland and Wales, with names like ae briel's hounds in England and Cree Annwn in Wales. The creatures are said to hunt souls, elusive, often heard on cloudy nights with a terrifying bloodhound-like yell.
A 91 year old Copenhagen widow, mother of a senior government official, died by suicide after an unrequited romance. Days later, 106 year old Jonel Seakkan hanged himself at Staton near the Hungarian frontier, fearing eternal condemnation.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a cargo vessel and possible immigration or docking issues. Names and places are unreadable, but mentions of a ship or cargo and entry restrictions appear as unclear references amid the jumbled text.
A damaged text fragment describes old fashioned rites and ceremonial acts linked to a head toward the earth metaphor. It mentions salvation, hands, and a ritual setting with references to self and aid, though many phrases are garbled and unclear.
A dated exchange argues that拒不 with a first refusal in love can turn to consent later. A man who becomes indispensable through attentive care may win a reluctant partner, likening persistent courtship to a siege that can capture even strong fortresses.
A Jacksonville Times Danton essay argues the mosquito, not famed conquerors, has killed millions and shaped human settlement. It asserts the insect caused vast migrations, drove people into harsher climates, and deserves heroic recognition on history’s stage.
See us for prices. We are prepared to do all kinds of hauling up short hours freight merchandise morning and evening. Plavios bandied with care. QALDWwELt Daeran and Conn. Phones 642 2784 or 278.
Joux Lashurst Contractor advertises granite steps concrete walls foundations footings with emphasis on quality and fair treatment. Phone 328.
An 19th century advertisement lists fresh cider and mince pie supplies from B Vaughan with weekly bake days on Tuesdays and Saturdays. It also promotes Concordia Butter from Jos L Long, Diamond goods on payments at Silvertone's, and Maude oats from Jos L Long. The Gem Barber Shop location is noted, and Helllater's Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised as a health product available from Leroy Farmer.
An old promotional snippet urges readers not to be hopeless about rheumatism or stiff joints. It claims Ballard’s Snow Liniment can drive away aches and stiffness and restore health, noting it is sold by Leroy Farmer.
A small plain hinge purchased at any hardware store, one and a half by one inch when closed, is screwed to the lower right corner of the upper sash above the light. The hinge should face toward the window casing, leaving one side free to turn. When fastened, it prevents the upper sash from being raised while remaining invisible from outside and not weakening or disfiguring the sash.
The notice highlights several Lexington and Milwaukee beer brands and Ludwig’s jewelry, praising Frat class goods and a theater comedy “A College Boy” starring Ralph Riggs. It mentions a Lexington Mo brewing beer and a Gen? column fragment, with partial lines on Rev Seheroe Olty and other local references.
In Sarnia Ontario a clock suffered a bird prank as sparrows twisted twine and grass to bind the town clock hands. They aimed to nest but the improvised restraint tied the hands to each other and the framework, delaying timepiece operation. The feat, while laborious, is noted for its unexpected ingenuity.
Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin offers trial catarrh treatments mailed at no cost to prove the value of his scientific prescription. The remedy, well known among druggists, is sold by Dr Silver Stone's Drug Store.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss the idea that killing authors does not prevent the country from needing literature. It suggests a new organization to discover writers and publish their works, but questions remain on who can write successfully and how literary talent is recognized. The text is garbled and lacks clear structure.
Ex member Corli began the post card business in Lexington and still maintains it. The shop offers a large stock described as farthest and bent as argument in town. Call or visit day or night for details. Phone listed.
A cryptic, garbled passage discusses a life story, a biographer or historian, and a son’s fate. The text mentions a wood clopper and a tune, with questions about duty and a potential future treatise. The fragment lacks clear names or events.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a Chinese palace court and an implied incident involving a female figure. The text is unclear and contains many garbled phrases making precise details impossible to confirm.
Disjointed OCR text describes a sale of Sanito Toilet Articles for 270 dollars and mentions various names and items. The garbled line references prices, suppliers, and a product claimed to soothe the stomach and aid healing, with several proper nouns embedded. The overall meaning is unclear but centers on a retailer and a catalog style listing.
An early 20th century patent remedy advertisement by Leroy Parner touts a product named Holilatag Rocky Mountain tea purkles the Wood to regulate digestion kidney health and stomach troubles and to build nervous energy and happiness, priced at 45 cents for tea or tablets.
The list shows issued licenses for Carl G Baeder Higginsville Edna B Merc 5 4 Clay M Roberts Wellington Lela Selmeyer Wellington RRP Panama Mo Corn M Conwar Lexington Odessa Ethel V Evans Bates City Ft Eleay Sni A Bar Township Gertie Barker Sni A Bar Township Esther Leona Rogeard Higginsville Henry Strathmann Alma Clara L Bokelmann Alma Gee H Stalling Barnard Nodaway Co Mo Baith B Krentz Wellington Mo
Land and money offered for sale in Lafayette county by multiple sellers. Describes farm properties and city residences with vacant lots available to suit buyers. Listings mention viewing by appointment and provide contact numbers for Grate Bros, E. B. Vaughn, and W. V. Curritis.
The ad claims stopping a cough or cold early prevents pneumonia or consumption and promises quick relief with Ballard's Horehound Syrup. Sold by Leroy Farmer, with other local listings for cider, jewelry, and Lexington souvenir post cards from Piedmont Store and similar outlets.
A dialect tale from Youth's Compassion recounts Uncle Job lecturing Ab'aham after a turkey dinner. He narrates how Ab'aham stole a turkey, claiming it was for a wise admonition, then notes the prank ended with a moral rebuke and a hard lesson to endure.
An assortment of old time ads promotes White's Cream Vertiffuge to expel worms from babies, with a 25 cent price and local reseller Leroy Farmer. Also promotions for The Nickle open nights, Little Gem Barber Shop, bulk peaches, apple butter, honey, Mag Mare's chilli, pure apple cider at 34 cents a gallon from Jos L Loy, and Western Union telegraph money transfers. Local eateries and services advertise board by week and meals.
A concise essay asserts human variety in form, gesture, voice, and temperament as the root of beauty and morality. It notes external factors like climate and diet can alter physical traits within a single generation, yet offspring remain as originally fair if no intermixture of dark blood occurs.
At Southampton a seaman named Johnson appeared before the borough magistrate charged with using bad language in St Mary's street. He testified he had married in St Mary's church long ago, returned to visit the church, found no steeple, and in righteous anger spoke strongly. The defendant was fined ten shillings and costs as the bench noted such expressions were harsh but common about the church lacking a steeple.
After Marlborough's triumph at Rarnfilies Lons John Hay led a Scotch dragoon regiment. The foot soldiers, pressed by 1800 men, surrendered and were forced to restrain their armor, marching with a guard of 29 dragoons. The note compares to Charles XII and the Muscovites after Narva.
Me Laula N Parken, master of Warwlel pageant, argues that men in black clothing symbolize polite fashion and should be challenged. He believes pageants can help end the custom, comparing it to attitudes at funerals and weddings and urging women to avoid wearing only black.
A fragmented note shows the country editor assistant saying Sion Kiddetos Jost answered a letter. The editor questions a date and mentions misread words and a poem line. The text is garbled with partial phrases and stray names like Catholic Bladen and Times.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at gossip about a Munro event and a potential divorce with mentions of Afra Browning 16 and a dog. unclear context and no verifiable names or dates.
In Bucks County among the Pennsylvania Dutch a doctor cites numerous home cures. A toothache remedy uses a lump of alum for days. chest wraps with brown paper in Bath County are said to prevent illness. cobwebs stop bleeding in shaving accidents. ivy infusion with lemon juice soothes cold symptoms. a bitter tonic is given to consumptives. stewed cherries and snuff are used for influenza. hop pillows help insomnia. dried puffball powder treats wounds.
An old Latin Bible fragment, likely from the late ninth century, survives in the Cottonian Library. Used at Hagliiah sovereign coronations around 1000, it contains the four Gospels in a beautified quarto of 227 leaves. It survived the 1731 Ashburnham House fire and may have been owned by Edwardhe Bilder’s ancestor Athelstan the Glorious, then given to Dover church.
A County Gentleman describes London at dusk, praising the Thames and skyline. He notes the red sun lighting smoke over shipping, the gleam on polluted water, St Paul’s dome in colored mist, and Bond Street’s silhouettes against a warm sky, calling it a remarkable urban panorama.
A fragment from an old guide describes a cure for ringworma using church bell metal combination and verdigris mixed with unsalted lard to create a plaster. It claims the remedy was long kept secret and highly efficacious, though the text remains curious and archaic.
An elderly county resident aimed to buy Shine frailties and bargained at a tent. He encountered the proprietor after an “old curiosity” led to a confrontation. The buyer later returned with a half dozen pieces, the shopkeeper inspecting them gravely before blurting a cryptic remark about theft.
A damaged OCR passage describes a Sunday trolley encounter with a conductor. A wary adult offers to take responsibility for six boys and to rent six boxes and hats, suggesting a plan to avoid trouble amid a crowded stop. The text is incomplete and key details are unclear.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses poetry and reciters with unclear meaning. It mentions Theale and attractive details, but the overall sense is obscured. The text lacks coherent events, names, or concrete facts to anchor a proper summary.
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