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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1902
Page
7
Ashbrook is a seal brown, 155 hands high and praised for perfect conformation and temper. He is a first class trotter with a current record of 2:19 and a strong showing of past ages: 2:36, 2:25, 2:14, and improving colts. Pedigree extension noted for catalogue.
The text describes a trotter lineage with Ashland Wilkes as sire and Young Wilkes as the first dash, noting George Wilkes as a progenitor and commenting on the inbred Wilkes blood prized by breeders of harness horses and trotters.
A note describes purchasing the Onward Sillver, a fine black Jack with 156 point bands, exhibited by Monsess at the World’s Fair Primo Jack. The writer has seen several of these nosed items and asserts they are top quality.
Jas F Ramey presents notice of administration with will annexed for Adaline Tunas. Creditors or claimants must exhibit within one week to the undersigned at the described office. Authority granted by the court, with potential costs and fees specified.
A reader describes a circus performance featuring sea lions balancing a pole with a trainer guiding them and a prize on a box end of the stage. The sea lions display humanlike precision while other acts include a marching band of animals producing music with FRA Aryms cymbals horns and bells.
A angler fights a massive muskalonge on a cold dawn lake. The creature surges, then weakens as the guide warns of the fish’s power. After repeated leaps and a final exhausting struggle, the musky is subdued and hauled into the boat amid splashes and relief.
In cautious inquiries German doctors suggest cancer is not hereditary but appears contagiously disseminated in some districts with higher than average cases. Dogs show many instances, few horses and cattle, and humans struck earlier than in prior generations. Researchers hope ongoing studies may yield a remedy, though results remain conjectural.
An OCR fragmented crowd note mentions Grandmother and a playful exchange about flavors and sugar. The garbled text references heritage foods and maple, beetroot, and other plant based flavors, hinting at a culinary or family context without clear events or names.
A keeper recounts taming two wild hares that were fed with great effort after capture. The narrative details their fear, gradual trust, and later aggressive behavior, including biting, scratching, and a hissing sound, before slowly forming a bond. The author notes one hare now sits on a knee, obeys commands, and demonstrates high intelligence and stubbornness.
A London Sketch account details the crown to be worn by King Bawird, boasting 2785 diamonds and 17 sapphires, including a large flawless stone linked to Edward the Confessor. Historic sapphires tied to George II and Cardinal York are noted, along with a prominent ruby gifted to the Black Prince. Edward the Confessor’s Crown plays a key ceremonial role.
Fragments discuss gender and work, urging conscience as a small voice. The text references wages, workers, mothers, and a persistent pull toward return or unrest, hinting at social pressures and employer dynamics. Strong entities are implied, with a dated, reflective tone.
A legal advertisement details a petition filed in a local court with defendants answering and offering conditions. The notice names Barton and other parties, cites strike plant actions, and references a court date for proceedings and potential decree. Attorney John Wolters represents the plaintiff.
Trustees sale advertises Pend Schroder and Mary Schroeder property in Lafayette County Missouri. The deed of trust dated April 23 secures notes and the land described will be sold by public auction at the courthouse front door in Lexington on June day between 1 and 6 pm to satisfy the lien. Lescerur as trustee will conduct the sale for the benefit of the note holders.
An old railroad advertisement outlines Burlington Route and Northern Pacific connections to the Northwest with through coaches and sleeper cars. It highlights cheap Colorado tours via Hartington and Denver trains, plus summer excursions from Kansas City to Colorado Springs and to eastern regions, urging agents to sell tickets and mail publications.
The Frisco System announces additions to The Meteor and The World's Fair Special routes via the Ozarks Indian Territory to Dallas and Fort Worth. The upgraded line features new ballasted tracks, electric lighting, air cooling, and improved cars with dining, drawing rooms, and cafe. The service promises state of the art equipment, library and papers, and is led by manager Mr. Prod Harvey.
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures a wide range of blood troubles and skin issues. It asserts many thousands have been cured and offers free treatment by writing and requests free medicine by mail from Mitchell St, Atlanta.
Reading from a damaged OCR a timetable item lists Chicago and Alton Railroad trains with routes and connections. It mentions Bigenneville, WhsT Roun No 6, mail service to Otiam on Calif and Col linited, plus several undefined destinations and agents. Lyons, Neket Apent Polopbana No Hb appears as a station note.
Clover Pasture offers clover pasturage about sixty acres for post. Apply to 6 24 at Heron for details.
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