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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1906
Page
6
A fragmented newspaper advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Kodol for digestive relief, blood enrichment, and stomach rest. The copy touts alcohol free formula, personal testimonials, and a public sale by Crenshaw & Young, plus Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar as a cold remedy.
Retail promotion for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve claims it heals rehapped and pricked hands when applied before bed. Advises wearing old gloves overnight to enhance morning results. Sold by Crenshaw & Young for 1 cent per jar.
An advertisement promotes Dr Shoop Health Coffee made from parched grains and malt as a caffeine substitute. It claims to avoid stomach heart and kidney disturbance and offers free samples. Also touts Kennedy’s Laxative honey and tar cough syrup as safe and legal and endorses Dr Shoop’s cough cures sold by Dr Silverstone’s drug store with candy tablets for cold prevention.
Brunkard quips about drinking brandy early saying the first sip makes another man appear and desire more brandy. The humorous exchange touches on temperance and self-awareness in a witty, satirical tone.
Divers in tropical seas observe fish seeking shelter in the color that matches their species when frightened. The text also advertises a Children’s tonic in Whites Cream Vermifuge, claimed to cure worms and remove parasites from children. A misleading medical claim is noted as part of the dated advertisement.
At Cape Town a remarkable trial heard Hottentots charged with murdering two Europeans in the Griqua Town mining district west of Kimberley. The killings were said to be an execution of a Hottentot prophet's teaching aimed at a mass white slaughter. With arrests, the movement appears crushed.
A British Medical Journal item notes “proof of sobriety” by ordering whisky brands with fanciful names such as Cracyarisot bell editionment and Sempermickelment. The piece also mentions a 188 Parisian fad of tongue reading and a Budapest physician recounting a man who burned banknotes after a failed suicide.
Quote attributed to Thomas Moore praises life, mirth, and cheer as the natural reward of innocence. The line emphasizes virtue yielding happiness and a cheerful temper as a moral dividend.
Winona correspondent reports a rare mail theft when a squirrel leaped onto carrier Martin Damkowski’s shoulder on a normal route. The animal grabbed a nut containing an advertisement card, then scampered up a tree to inspect it before dropping both the nut and card unharmed, which were later delivered to the addressee.
A witty reflection on life in rural areas versus urban fame. The speaker notes that city success demands wealth philanthropy and notoriety while villagers may mock, and even a rumored car purchase becomes talk in weekly newspapers.
Whitelaw Reid, American minister to Great Britain, keeps a simple diet of milk and cornmeal, avoiding tea and coffee. At a Fourth of July reception, eight guests found the fare magnifice according to a New England observer.
Leslie's Weekly columnist Hamilton Wright extols the Philippines for climate diversity from cool mountain plateaus to warm coastal cities. He praises Manila’s heat in March to May yet notes cool nights, and touts Cordilleras, Taol volcano, and Luzon’s vast landscapes with abundant wildlife and potential for prosperity if exploration and settlement increased.
A Los Angeles watchmaker unveils a gearless clock using a perforated wheel and two inclined plates. A steel ball traverses the setup in one minute, releasing a disk under tension from two ball weights. The disk carries 30 balls that trigger a zigzag descent, with each ball cycling every 80 minutes.
The briar root used for pipes faces a 20 percent price hike soon, confirmed by New York tobacconist J. B. Weingott. He cites higher labor costs and strikes in Europe, especially at St. Cloud France, as factors, along with earthquake and volcanic damage in Corsica and central/southern Italy reducing supply.
A 1 cent dwelling scene reveals Thomas A. Edison playing the organ at an early hour after long laboratory work. Neighbors wonder who fills the house with music as Edison uses music to refresh and prepare for a restful sleep.
A fragment shows a tense encounter where Nervy2e attempts an unwanted kiss on Miss Strong who defends herself with a nose strike and a jaw swing, declaring she is no Venus di. The quirky phrasing suggests a sensational but vague scene from a crowded page.
Scribner's Magazine praises London as a self governing city with a conscious purpose. It notes 500 new schoolhouses 70 libraries 2000 scholarships 5 baths 12 polytechnics 300 squares 106 parks and 120 borough gardens while slum areas are cleared and model homes rise for 100000 residents. The piece calls democracy vindicated by the London county council and envisions a brighter London tomorrow.
Butter consumption averages 13 pounds per person yearly in Tinglish nations, higher than any other. Ancient Roman women used parsley to freshen breath, and honey with anise and wine for the same purpose. New York celery imports come mainly from California December to March, about 500 cars. Florida supplies rise mid year, with 750 cars shipped from June to December.
A Malden doctor, after a lengthy display of affection, asked a young woman to wed him as his fourth wife and faced a second refusal. As he left in anger he declared she was the coldest woman he had met, only to be answered that three others had been colder than she.
The earl of Warwick sighs that being a peace maker lacks money while lamenting the Nobel Prize not yet established, joking he is "the king maker" rather than a peacemaker in a centuries old reflection.
In light banter, Greene quips about frequent fines for speeding as chatter swirls around petty finance tricks. The talk highlights local pride in wit and caution about scams while noting Greene’s recurrent traffic penalties.
The report notes Clerker appears envious of his chauffeur as details emerge that he must pay the driver more than he earns. The remark implies tension over compensation and personal finances within the household.
A clipped exchange references Dudley's advertisement and a proposed marriage, revealing a fragmentary conversation about personal plans and steadfast behavior. The terse lines hint at social expectations and a resolved attitude despite incomplete context.
A woman asks if her husband is seeking work. another notes men are digging a cellar at the corner and he is not progressing. The dialogue suggests a domestic scene with finances or employment as a background concern.
The Altons Excursion Bulletin promotes Summer Tourist Rates from Higginsville for Sundays to Kansas City Independence Oak Grove Odessa Alma Blackburn Marshall Slater and other stops with specific round trip prices and return times. Special home seekers and stopover privileges are offered with a June 1 to Sept 30 sale window and return limits to Oct 31 1900s era.
Ryland Hodhunther of Lexington, Missouri advertises multiple farms for sale in Lafayette County. Listings include 38 acres near Dover and two near Higginsville, sizes from 159 to 200 acres, with well-watered land and proximity to schools and churches. Prices set at 0 per acre less than neighboring sales, contact for details.
An old advertisement promotes a free 24 by 28 inch colored picture titled The Departure of the Bride from the Home of Washington. It boosts a one year subscription to the Twice-a-Week Republic of St. Louis and Farm Progress, with claims of sixteen colors, ornate costumes, and historical appeal featuring George Washington. The offer emphasizes affiliate journals and mail purchase options.
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