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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1902
Page
8
An early 20th century reader recounts failing remedies for catarrh and chronic symptoms before reporting Hood's Sarsaparilia as a cure. The testimonial claims the medicine soothes the mucous membranes, strengthens the system, and restores taste, with the patient improving after taking multiple bottles.
Mayview and surrounding towns figure in a flurry of visits and travel as residents and visitors from Lexington Corder Concordia Slater Odessa and Kansas City appear in Higginsville during the week. Names include J Gargrave Prof John Plattenburg Rev Ginn and J Willis with various relatives and guests noted across several days.
Mrs W C Bowring and children of Blackburn spent New Years Day with A Mickexosn and wife. Visitors from Holton Kas. paused to see relatives here. Silas Paullnesivetmzeli teaches at Warrpaten Orphan school spent Xmas with parents. Protracted meeting at Christian church. Officers elected at Christian Sunday school. A break in at Downing's hardware, revolvers stolen. two youths detained in Lexington. New Year dance by Lafayatte club with visitors from Blackurn. J T Willis to move department store to Harrisonville. Weddings and social visits described along with local injuries and travels.
Wellington and vicinity social notes list visitors and residents including Drew Crews Mann and Co china prize winner, Miss Bettie Slade, Mrs Ethel Cox, Albin Steear of Odessa, Hon B P Mann and family, Miss Janie Gray, John W Thormans, Lewit, John F Nelson, and many others. Local business and real estate ads announce nine Lafayette Farms ranging 108 to 200 acres with railroad access and reasonable terms offered by TODAUNTER & SON.
A Boston Watchman article extols books for expanding horizons and shaping character. It likens reading to a telescope for the mind and cites works from the Bible to Homer, Shakespeare, Wordsworth, and Keats as transforming memory, imagination, and temper through exposure to noble sentiments.
Second Lieut. J. E. Bradford of the Seventeenth Infantry, son of the late Lieut. Col. Bradford, disappeared from San Francisco three months ago. Found in a St. Louis boarding house living under an assumed name, he had suffered jungle fever in the Philippines and endured a mental decline. Detained at Jefferson Barracks for observation, he resigned as the president acted, leaving military service.
A surgeon advised a leading tragedian on treating a stoop. He warned against stays or straps and urged a voluntary shoulder-back posture. The actor chose a tight kenneymere coat as a reminder, paying six guineas for the fragile garment to enforce straight shoulders.
The International money order business expands to 42 countries. Money Oideo reports transactions across a broad global network, highlighting growth in cross border payments and financial reach.
The Civil Service Commission will hold examinations in March and April at multiple locations to recruit for government service. About 10,000 appointments are expected, with lifetimes posts and salaries from 600 to 1200 annually and room for promotion. Applicants aged 16 to 45 may obtain free information and a Civil Service catalog by writing to the Columbian Correspondence College in Washington DC.
Time-tested Thrice-a-Week World is commended for comprehensive news coverage and impartial reporting. It promises abundant content including clues, aerial stories, and Eve Ligne features, with a yearly subscription option and a herd of mammoth jack creatures for sale alongside.
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