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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1905
Page
2
The article notes fresh air exercise and nourishing food as key, with Scott's Emulsion proposed to aid recovery. It mentions millions around the world living with good health on one lung and recalls cod liver oil as a traditional remedy, though modern preparation may improve tolerability.
An advertisement praises Scott's Emulsion for long term use, claiming it is easily digested like cod liver oil and suitable where continuous intake is needed. The copy ends with a garbled line about a sample and a name fragment.
A fragment from Ernett Poole in January issue describes grim Moscow streets filled with ragged peasants. Hunger, mud spattered faces, and exhausted crowds press against soldiers and Cossacks as chants hint at rebellion amid winter hardship.
W I Baty of Texas reports his wife suffered five years with paralysis in her arm before using Ballach's Snow Liniment, which he says cured her. He claims it helped with old sores frostbite and gun eruptions and notes Crenshaw and Young at 120 Main sold it.
Ray Stannard Baker discusses private cars in MacClure's January issue, tracing legitimate uses that aided railroads shippers and consumers, noting how private cars boosted industry and provided Southern and Western delicacies to Northern cities. The piece sketches a broad view of the beef trust era and public sentiment around transportation and monopoly.
The piece discusses Armour and Company as a dominant private car owner controlling lines and car fleets. It explains how private investments amount to about 14,000 cars valued at roughly 14,000,000 and how railroads and shippers negotiate mileage charges and freight rates. A separate obituary notes the death of Harry Dushwell, a 26 year old man who suffocated after a coughing spell at his home, witnessed by his wife and child. Ballard’s Horehound Syrup is advertised as a remedy.
Dane Coolidge notes in Sunset Magazine December issue that date palms thrive in alkaline soils and hot dry summers, with rain scarce. He highlights vast southern Arizona and southeastern California lands ripe for foreign date varieties while predicting a future lush landscape after years of palm growth.
An old advertisement claims deafness stems from inflammation of the nasal mucous lining and the Nustachian tube. It promises one hundred dollars for any case of deafness caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and urges sending for circulates free from F. J. Cunney & Co. Toledo Ohio. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Former Missouri governor David WK Francis addressed Missouri State University students on December 10. He argued football should not be banned but should be modified to eliminate roughness and brutality. He urged reprobation of harsh elements and promoted moderate, safer play. The talk included unrelated ad-like endorsements for a digestive cure and local sales notes.
A Missouri agriculture board report compares state corn yields 1902-1905 to other major corn states. It notes Missouri average of 32.5 bushels per acre, outpacing Nebraska and Kansas, with some farmers achieving 40 to 80 bushels per acre. The piece cites fertilization, seed selection, and cultivation as keys to continued improvements. Local mentions include the University of Missouri inspection by Board of Viewers and officers for the year. Specific names include Gio. B Ellits, secretary, and Crenshaw & Young as druggists, with community notices on births and Mason officer elections in Higginsville.
Our Almanse advertises German Syrup as a trusted remedy for coughs colds throat and lung troubles. After 35 years we assert one 75 cent bottle relieves or cures worst coughs and even severe cases may improve with a larger bottle.
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