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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1907
Page
3
A writer notes how toys reveal each era, from ancient childhoods to modern science. He cites 20th century marvels from Paris and Nuremberg—wireless gear, electric tramways, submarines, moving pictures—then muses on children learning through curious, sometimes destructive play with these intricate toys.
Sir James Simson, pioneer of chloroform in surgery, sought anaesthesia testing a new liquid on himself after Playfair refused. Rabbits were first treated. both died. Simson then prepared to test on himself, but the tale ends with the fatal outcome of the rabbits as a warning.
The conch likely reached Greece from Assyria as shown by Parthenon frieze finds in the British Museum and vase rooms in the Louvre. Greek couches were bronze upholstered and used during meals. Greeks trained Romans in couch use, with three man sized couches forming a circle around the table, one side open for service.
An excursion train returning with weary passengers halted for ten minutes. No station or buildings visible as worried riders peered out. A young man shouted Crackerjack at the front, while another replied it's hard to know where they are.
In a terse exchange a speaker recalls a time of abundance followed by relentless creditors. The dialogue hints at the emotional strain of money and the pressure of financial obligations.
A waitress and a customer spar over a tea served with a fly. The customer insists the cup contains two insects, prompting a calm exchange in a small restaurant setting. No injuries or actions beyond the minor disturbance are reported.
Numerous residents and visitors spent Sunday in Higginsville Winton and nearby towns including Higginsville Kansas City Sedalia and Concordia. Mentions of marriages licenses and travel to Chicago Muskogee and St Louis accompany short notes on local figures and businesses.
The Concordia Canning Co stockholders met at Farmers Bank Hil and elected A B Brung H Hartan H Bosserman E Wahrenbroos J Kammeyer Julius Vogt Jr Wm Sodeman B H Ficken and John Kroeocke as directors. Brons named president Bartman secretary and Picken treasurer. Reports show good business with a 15 percent dividend and a $1,309.90 balance on hand. About 100 acres for tomato raising promised. Nearby health note sells Kodo for indigestion with digestant claims posted by Leroy Farmer.
Miss Nell announces a 25 percent discount on all trimmed and street hats. Prospective buyers are urged to visit before purchasing. Located at Corner 9th and Main in Lexington Missouri.
H ectic note reports Ballard’s Horehound Syrup smashing records for coughs bronchitis influenza and lung diseases. Testimony from T Och Kansas praises rapid relief after years of use. Sold by Crenshaw & Yong.
Three farms for rent, one near Dover and two near Aigerosville, Kansas land in high state of cultivation. About 150 acres cash. Apply to K. TopHuston, Lertogtou, Mn.
A reader touts Bucklen’s Armos Salve to cure chilblains and other ailments including frost bites and wounds. An Odessa obituary notes Jas Horton, 62, died January 8 1907 at home of cancer. burial at Tabor cemetery follows.
An advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure, taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. It states high efficacy, touts it as not quack medicine, and urges trials with testimonials. Also promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatic and joint pains with pricing.
Exposition shows 80 acre Taweotown dell plain called Does Parade with a 4000 seat main auditorium. Military display follows regular army maneuvers led by Powhatan Guard of 300. At least 8000 troops camp on site daily. Virginia to spend 450000. 18 foreign nations invited by President Roosevelt to join the military and naval display.
For sale a 1400 1b mare and 3¢ studebaker wagon with double harness. Also 1100 Jb mare with top baggy and ingleharness, cheap. Inquire at the stable of J. O. Youxa Jr.
Mr Augan Sherpe the popular overseer of the poor at Fort Madison Ta praises Dr King’s New Life Pills. He says they are more agreeable and effective than other laxatives and guarantee relief from biliousness and constipation. Available 280 at Orenovhaw and Yoling.
A report from Higginaville notes Ler Bux's daughter Higginevilin Jeffersonian born Jan 3 near Udowis. The subject will be shipped from Kansas City to Norfolk to train as Apprentice Seaman, with expected service progression after six months. Also mentions a 1907 death in Higginville and local church meetings with Rev Combs and Frank G. Haeston.
The Deutscher Krieger-Verein held a Saturday annual meeting in Concordia Turner Hall. Officers elected were John Krantz Captain Vincent Graf Lieutenant D Schlapper Orderly Sergeant. Members present included Conrad Schmidt Aug Tiemann P Levin Hy Reuter Wm Peverstor f J Krants and others. Col Krantz recently returned from Germany and conveyed greetings from Vaterland comrades.
Cards announce the engagement of Miss Rosa Blaskman of Cowordia to Mr Fred Gemple of St Louis. The bride to be is a sister of Mrs Henry Siebel of this city and is well known here.
A local notice praises Kennedy's Laxative, a modern cough syrup saying it tastes good and contains maple sugar. It asserts no opiate or narcotic ingredients and that it does not stupify or constipate, claiming compliance with the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold by Leroy Furtier.
From this date on 7 will prosecute all parties found trespassing or hunting with dogs or gun on my farm. Take warning, keep off. Signed C Bessenorn. Date 1 1219.
A dated notice promotes Kodol as a remedy for indigestion, explaining its vegetable acid solution and compliance with the Pure Food and Drug Law, sold by Laroy Farmer. The page also records the death of Mrs. Henke near Concordia at age 95, detailing her German origins, marriage to John Henry Henke, family, and years of immigration and residence in Missouri and Kansas.
Auction notice: old lumber of all kinds, doors and windows with and without frames, and brick available at the old H A Seminary. Sale details and terms to be announced locally.
A caller advertises Safes and farmland items including several good milch cows, three belfers, farming implements, a work torsey, one buggy, and a request for exchange for city property. It mentions five quarter sections of unimproved wheat land in Greely County Kansas near the Missouri Pacific railroad and 1,000 acres of mineral and farm land for Morgan County Missouri with contact R. Topavyres.
Merchants Ecateston & Ewine announce a 6pm cash closing out of their full stock of groceries and fixtures including safes scales and display cases. Creditors are invited to settle balances now as part of the sale. Coffees with flavor at D Stating.
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