A Nice Little Game Of Stock Swindle In Lexington
A smooth young dealer with Kansas City support sold Lexington investors on a failing stock scheme. Buyers lost on 0.50 to 1.00 paper value, directors diverted funds, and a new, overcapitalized company offered half an investable return. Stockholders faced 30 day choices with dwindling prospects and high hopes fading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Kansas City
Joe
E. Hil
Atock
Tia
Houme
Missouri fruit crop report shows strong apple prospects
The June Missouri fruit crop report from the State Board of Horticulture indicates an abundant apple crop statewide with averages from 35 to 40 percent and a total yield possibly over 200 percent higher than last year. Peaches show uneven yields while strawberries in the northwest benefit from timely rains but drought lowers yields in the southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
State Board of Horticulture
Carmen
Champion
Ulix
Bates
Howell
Cureulio
Wodding
Sold Pretty Fair Profit Report Mentioned
The note states all items were sold with a fair profit, indicating satisfactory returns for sellers and plausible market confidence in the transactions.
Lexington Missouri Board invites bids on school funds deposits
Notice to banks from the Lexington Board of Education inviting bids by July 6 1911 for deposit contracts on district school funds interest to be paid on daily balances with a two year term and reserve to reject any or all bids Albert F Winkler secretary retains right to nullify all bids locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education of
Lexington
Albert F
Winkler
Seey
Local Freights Lexing Ton Branch Schedule
East bound 9 30 a m. West bound 12 15 p m. The timetable lists two daily freight runs on the Lexing Ton branch with morning and afternoon departures.
Gentle Laxative Promises Relief For Women’s Health
An advert suggests habitual constipation as a key female ailment and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, preferred laxative. It claims benefits for menstruation readers, cites two women cured, and offers a free sample by writing to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois with options to purchase afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Katherine Haberstroh
McKees Rocks
AE. Hemrick
Wheeler
Mich
Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Caldwell Building
Monticello
Local residents plan moves across Kansas towns
Mr and Mrs 8 C Deammond spent Sunday in Wellington Kansas. White left Monday for Garden City Kansas where he expects to locate. De Zo M Williams returned Monday from a trip to Gilliam Missouri.
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C. Deammond
Wellington
White
Garden City
Kanas
de. Zo M. Williams
Gilliam, Mo
Picture Framing Service Opens In S Rock
Local craftsman offers photo framing with dust and fingerprint protection. New equipment and machinery installed this summer. View frames at S Rock showroom. Call 245 for details. COFFIN.
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S Rock
Father
We Do Love Work in Town for Sidewalks
John S. Ashurst advertises sidewalk work with emphasis on reliability and delivery. He provides office and residence phone numbers and asserts superior service compared to competitors. The note presents a concise tradesman recruitment tone.
Life of Gov Johnsons Great Minnesota Governor
The Life of the Great Governor of Minnesota describes a beloved public figure likened to Lincoln's dove. It notes intimate publisher connections, including Mr Day as private secretary, and promises rich illustrations and fine binding. Price set at 2.00, with Mrs Johnson selling sets for 5.00. Day & Knappen offer canvassing agents in St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Tad
Mr. Day
Camping Party Celebration Near Tabe Creek
About thirty young ladies and gentlemen gathered Saturday evening for a camping party at Tabe creek where they enjoyed music, games, and refreshments, ending with a bonfire as night fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabe Creek
Haerle Leases Gefi Saloon for Five Years
Gustav Haerle has leased the Gefi saloon from Chris Walk for five years. Mrs Haerle took charge Saturday morning, L H McAdow arrived from Chicago Monday to join his wife visiting her father Judge Burden. Also advertised are fresh vegetables, tomato and cabbage plants, blooming plants and cut flowers at local nurseries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav Haerle
Gefi
Chris Walk
Hggleston
Appeal to Business Men on Capitol Building Vote
An editorial urges Missouri businessmen to support the August 1 special election on a 6.5 million dollar plan to build a new state capitol and add grounds. It argues a clear business decision, warns against partisan politics, and pushes a two thirds majority for the 5 million plan to avoid tying the project to the general election campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pax
Alwys
Ste
Jesus
Missouri
Executor's Notice for Sophia Schnakenberg Estate
Letters testamentary were granted June 21 1911 by the Probate Court Lafayette County Missouri to the undersigned. All persons with claims must exhibit them within six months for allowance or be barred from estate benefits. claims not exhibited within one year from the letters will be forever barred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Schnakenberg
Probate
Lafayette County
Missouri
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Ballard
James
Ballard Proprieton ST
Louis
Stephens
Crenshaw & Young
Lesingtonians
Missouri Fruit Crop Report
Careulio
Oregon County
Howe Talerhont
Mrs. I. J
North 5Th
Kan
J.L. Peak
McGrew Building
Cook
Sedalia
Kansas Oil
NING
Jefferson City
TON Branch
John S. Ashurst
Res
UST Published
NEW International Dictionary
Springfield
Mars
Hsa
W. T. Harris
United States Commissioner of Education
Gov. Johnso
Minnesota
Hanes
Johnson
Sie
Dorit
DAY & Knappen
Mackney
St. Paul
Minaniste
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