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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1909
Page
3
The text touts Golden Medical Discovery as a non alcohol tincture from native forest roots, claiming blood purification stomach tonic and bowel regulation. It warns it won’t cure advanced consumption but may aid head throat weak stomach liver and bronchial issues with patient perseverance.
Milton Royle and others from Kansas City visited Concordia on Friday and Sunday. Several residents traveled to St. Louis and Chicago on business. Local ads promote DeWitt’s pills and Bee Laxative Cough Syrup for health needs. Multiple names and destinations appear, including Mrs Lepper, L loom is, Taubman, Payne, Brashear, Gobb, and Mary Young visiting Kansas City.
An advertisement touts a temporary cure for pimples claiming to kill germs and toxins on the skin surface, stating two bottles will cure any pimples and that the product is sold everywhere via H. W. Rose Medicine Co., St. Louis. local Leaington dealer listed. Herbert Mayer returned to Kansas City after a visit with relatives. Miss Inez and Belle Walker traveled to Higginsville for a few days with relatives. Willard Butchineon of Kansas City visited Sunday evening.
A stream of notices promotes Woods Liver Medicine and Kodol for Dyspepsia and Indigestion sold by Crenshaw & Young. Various residents return from visits in Kansas City and Clinton while others arrive for holidays. The items tout digestion aides as cures and relief, with testimonials and warranty claims.
Dr Willson now operates an exchange business at the feed store opposite City Hall accepting corn in the ear or shelled in exchange for meal chops or chicken feed Flour can be exchanged for corn or wheat Farmers are urged to call for a trial News notes tell of visitors and holiday visits including Mr and Mrs L G Boford of Eldorado Springs Mrs Talbot Simpson returning to Aullville Miss Agnes Farley of Sedalia and Maurice Alcklin from Columbia visiting the Hicklin and Hutchison families.
The Lexington Savings Bank stockholders meet in Lexington Missouri for the annual election of directors and other business. The session will be at the bank on Wednesday January 11 1908 from 10 am to 2 pm. Water B Wannkat president and F Lee Wallace secretary announce details.
A house on Weat South Street belonging to Han W. Locale suffered heavy damage from a blaze reported Thursday afternoon. The family was away. fire crews found the fire well advanced when discovered. Local officials are investigating the cause.
Firefighters battled a dense smoke-filled blaze from a house with the fire blamed on a furnace ignition that spread along the pavement. Investigators say the fire burned for some time before the lack of draft limited its advance, causing most damage from smoke and water. the exterior remained intact and losses are estimated around 0. Mr. Loomis notes the total law damage.
A near sold out New Grand crowd enjoyed The Toymaker's Dream a semi operatic comedy led by William Cushman. Cushman carries the show with sharp wit and standout songs Look Out for the Automobile and Soldier Boy In Blue. Hugh Morrison Rudolph George Lemley Aleene Morrison Louise St Clair and a capable ensemble deliver a lively diverse program praised as the season's best locally.
Death notice for infant Joe Stapleton son of Mr and Mrs William Stapleton died at home in Hollock Valley Mines Pri on December 25 1008. Poignant verse expresses sorrow and faith as angels call him to a peaceful shore.
A Friday evening collision at Lake City derailed the east bound train after striking empty freight cars. Passenger passengers were on board. Noont was hurt in the wreck.
Mises Rose god Tillie Hour went to Kadeas City Tueaday to spend a few days Mr and Mrs Young Ewing and son Joe vialted in Buckner Tuesday Mies Ella Nickell went to Kaneau City Turaday for a short stay Willie Miller returned Tuesday frow 4 trip to St Joseph Mies Lillian Fox returned yesterday evening from a star in Katuoe City Dr J L Peak went to Kansas City Teexday morning on business Mrs Mos Sandler returned from a Rameas City Monday evening Mises Mach and Nancy Wright Went to Waterloo Monday evening for a abert
Wiley McKlesick and Elies Barker of Ray County disrupted Christmas Eve at Lexington after a night of liquor fueled bravado. They attempted to force a ferry captain to sail, Barker producing a six shooter. Deputy Sheriff Kinkead restrained them. Barker faced concealed weapon charges, both men held for a time before release on fees.
Mrs. Frank Davis of St Louis arrived Monday evening to visit her father Dr. G W Bates. Miss Elizabeth Tustey came from Marshall Monday evening to visit relatives nearby. Mr and Mrs P R K Adams and sons Elmer and Herbert returned Monday from Otterville. Mr and Mrs J B Sliver and Mrs W Gilbert returned to Kansas City after visiting Leroy Farmer. Max Wallace, visiting his mother Mrs HO Wallace, went home to Kansas City Monday. Miss Sadie Triplett Myra Splinix and Charles Triplett from Buckner arrived Monday evening for a visit with Frank Stewart’s family near the city.
Said. Thoroughbred A. C. Rhode Island yearling hens and cockerels listed for sale or relocation. Move details indicate lot 235 North 10th Street, with identification A-2icd-s-s. Auction or transport arrangements appear referenced.
Regular bowels and digestion are vital for health in aging. The ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, effective aid to digestion, claiming it cleanses bowels, stimulates digestion, and supports liver and kidney function. Testimonials from elderly users laud its effects and offer free samples.
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