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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
6
R. B. Berrie Jr. of Naper Nebraska arrived Sunday evening to spend the summer here with his home folks. Raymond Payne spent Sunday in Kansas City. Mrs. B. F. Satterfield of Kansas City arrived Sunday morning for a visit with relatives in this city.
An old reader testimonial touts Sloan's Liniment as a 25 cent cure for rheumatism neuralgia backache stiffness and soreness. The ad promises fast relief from warming soothing relief at any drug store. Also notes Mr and Mrs Lilburn Cole returning to Kansas City after visiting relatives and Hugo Nord visiting Independence.
A nostalgic cough and cold remedy touts Dr King's New Discovery as the best answer for children. The syrup is described as pleasant and easy to take with proven medicines for coughs and colds and a money back guarantee on satisfaction.
Mrs Laura Poole traveled to Emma Missouri on Saturday evening for a visit. Mrs J R Moorehead returned to her Kansas City home Sunday evening after spending several days with local friends and relatives.
An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a mild liver and bowels remedy to improve complexion. It claims cleansing the system yields clear skin and notes a 25 cent price at the druggist. Also reports travel updates for Mr and Mrs Louis W Schelp and Mrs J T Cauthen visiting Fort Smith and Kansas City.
A drugstore advertisement promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for colds. It claims to heal inflammation, soothe coughing, loosen phlegm, ease breathing, and prevent bronchial irritation with pine tar balsam and a laxative tar syrup. Buy at druggists with a guarantee of help.
Jimmie Case known as Timmie Stratton received a six month county jail term from Judge Clyde Wright on a charge of beating his wife. C L Glasscock spent Sunday in Hughesville. H T Phillips returned Monday from a visit in Aullville.
Police investigate a break in at Ansher Ameth Jewish synagogue on Independence avenue where a 400 year old Torah scroll was stolen from its case. The 24 inch by 150 foot parchment scroll, wound on a silver wand, is among the congregation’s most precious possessions. Rabbi access strictly restricted. Jake Wiseman reported the robbery but offered no helpful details.
A proud resident claims Jiggersville has a bright future. A government sleuth questions the town's prospects. The dialogue notes the town's twenty year existence and highlights a famous baseball pitcher and a nationally notorious forger as its notable outcomes.
A brief comic exchange features a daughter asking why a candidate is called running for office and a father replying that doubt about winning prevents a walk win. The joke is framed by a judge referencing the common campaign metaphor.
In a playful exchange a child asks what black magic is and the father explains it causes chickens to vanish. The child recalls a recent remark about the Black Hand as the cause.
Biggs-Young Lapleigh pursues inclusion into the social circle while noting Diggs-Well will likely succeed. The speaker mocks his own wit and ponders audience tastes about stage romance, remarking that audiences find husband and wife on stage unnatural.
A humorous exchange about health and finances features a doctor remarking on soundness comparing to a dollar while the speaker notes their only asset is that value. The dialogue hints at pride in frugality and a lighthearted view of medical judgment.
A brief dialogue questions support for a project. One speaker cites lack of wealth as the reason, while the other deems it a weak justification. The exchange highlights financial constraints in giving to an object or cause.
William Coen sent three boxes of superb strawberries, the finest in Missouri, praised as large, firm, and delicious. Springfield visitors L. C. Seall arrived for a few days with friends of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Kelly who returned home after Mrs. J. C. Kelly's funeral. Lena Meierer from Warrensburg arrived for vacation. Mrs. Ida Foster and Estie visited Higginsville. W. F. Duncan traveled to Marshall for a brief visit. Mrs. Alex Wormaley left for Clayton, New Mexico after visiting her mother, Mrs. F. B. McFadin. C. L. Ristine went to Concordia on business.
When in need of an automobile, call J. R. Potts, phone 814. He meets all trains.
Morrison Wentworth Bank states loans available for improved farms in Lafayette County with maximum per person of 5000 dollars. The offer targets farmers seeking financing for land improvement and development projects under the bank’s agricultural loan program.
Notice of a sale offering first quality fruit including grapes gooseberries and roses at under 50 percent of regular price. Inspection is solicited and location given as 910 Franklin Street.
Hatching eggs listed from Mrs G H Logan with contact R 15 H MRS G H LOGAN. Includes details on Rhode Island Red eggs and availability for hatching.
A playful quip contrasts two runabouts in hand and finger, implying a pun on a miniature vehicle and a stubborn snag. The remark pairs a mechanical object with a bodily issue to tease a double meaning. No additional entities or events are present.
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