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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1902
Page
2
Hom William Lorimer argues that voters must engage in primaries and local party activity to prevent misrepresentation. He insists that apathy or pride among nonparticipants allows selfish interests to take control, and that every citizen should be a practical politician to sustain good government and true patriotism.
The author notes a shift in social norms from safeguarding gifts to profiting from them. He observes that presentation inscriptions on books and other gifts increasingly fetch extra cash in second hand markets, even while donors and recipients remain alive, and suggests this reflects broader changes in manners, with art and books frequently resold for profit.
A New York writer urges posterity minded effort focused on concentration and freedom from harmful influences. He argues education grows in importance and that lazy or ignorant people have no place in the modern world. He stresses specialization over scattered interests and the need for steadfast work.
Births are listed from Higginaville and Corder, July 8 to July 24, noting families of Logan, Prosser, and Carsom, with a balance of local business notes, society items, and notices. Reports include a bicycle accident in Mayview, preparations for a street fair, and health product ads.
Ancient ad copy asserts a single bottle cures kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism for men women and children. Claims mail order availability two month cure period and testimonials from Nevada Missouri July 25 1901. Sold by druggists Crenshaw Young’s and Hall sole maker P O Box 620 St Louis Mo.
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