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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1910
Page
6
On July 4 1910 Mayor Thomas Walton of Lexington declares a patriotic observance with a ban on giant crackers diamond caps bombs and discharges of firearms in public streets alleys and avenues. Police are authorized to arrest violators to prevent accidents and danger to life and limb.
An advertisement touts Mound City Co Horse Shoe Brand as the best paint with Crenshaw and Young promoting strains of R C Reds and heavy winter layers. It lists bees at 1.50 per setting of 15 and credits F Meyer as breeder at 22614 Sibleys Strains.
Guo Weis who has been attending the State University returned home Sunday for the summer vacation. Mrs. Ike Noyes returned Sunday from a visit in Higginsville. John Hansum and his son Loyd returned to Kansas City Sunday after a few days at home. Miss Margaret Aull went to Kansas City Sunday for a few days visit.
From a knife, tin can, rusty nail or any nature, prompt use of Bucklins Arnica Salve is urged to prevent blood poisoning. The ad lists uses for wounds, boils and skin ailments. Local items note J A Hix visiting, T C Sawyer business trip, Col Sandford Sellers leaving for Pawhuska, Dr E C Gordon at Marshall and board meeting in Lexington, and Mrs Gee visiting daughter Mrs Gordon.
A woman gains health and beauty with Electric Bitters according to a local advert. The text claims they regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood and improve complexion and nerves. Sold for 50 cents at Crenshaw and Young's.
Landowner R Todhunter offers multiple farms for sale ranging from 150 to 200 ros, all rich and well cultivated. Properties include two near Dover and two near Higginsville. No agents. contact son Neill Todhunter of Higginsville for negotiations.
Citywide notice warns against games on sidewalks and streets that impede pedestrians, including small wagons and football. Officials will enforce ordinances as complaints arise to protect public and private parkways.
Two story frame house with modern improvements for rent at the corner of Twentieth and Franklin avenue. Apply to Dr. N B Payne.
In Lexington area reports long ago testified Doan's Kidney Pills eased back and kidney pain with lasting relief. Mrs A A Cuistion of Richmond Mo repeats her claim of permanent cure, noting lumbago and backache improved after using the pills. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole U S agents advertise price 50 cents.
Mr and Mrs Peter Malott and their daughter Florence spent Sunday in Wellington. Oscar Andreen left Sunday for a business trip to St Louis.
The Twice-a-Week Republic of St Louis advertises a three year subscription for 125 dollars and includes a 30 by 48 inch fast color sewn stripe American flag. The offer promises the Republic and flag for three years with 12 12 copies, urging readers to act before withdrawal.
Numerous local residents spent Saturdays and weekdays in Higginsville for shopping and calls. Notables include Miss Nennie Willette Mrs. Buck Jordan and Mrs. Bud Neal with family, and Charles Willette and Artie Page visiting Lexington and Higginsville relatives. Several others transacted business or called on friends in Higginsville throughout the period.
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