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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
3
A newspaper ad extols Dr Kings New Life Pills to cleanse the system for a clear complexion. It touts mild action and liver relief without gripe, suitable for all ages, and urges purchase at druggists for 25 cents. Also promotes Dr Kings New Discovery cough syrup with money back guarantee and easy use.
Hubert Field from Kansas City spent Sunday here with home folks. Elmer Moreton and his sister Miss Etta, from Kansas City, also visited the area for Sunday with their family. W. A. Kelly of Springfield spent Sunday here with his family.
A user claims Sloan's Liniment cured years of rheumatic pain, neuralgia and backache. The testimonial urges readers with sore stiff areas to buy the 26 cent bottle at any drug store for warming soothing relief.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Helsby traveled to Kansas City Sunday evening to establish their future home. Mrs. J. F. Forster returned Sunday evening from a two week visit in Sweet Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bryant also went to Wellington Sunday evening for a visit.
An old ad touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy to prevent chronic colds. It claims to ease inflammation and cough, loosen mucus, soothe bronchial irritation, and improve breathing with a pine tar balm and laxative syrup, available at druggists.
Mr and Mrs Frank Mournjoy of St Louis and Miss Christiana Prewett of Nevada Mo who had stayed with Mr and Mrs William Sydnor left for home Sunday evening Birgit Klapp and Carl Petsch spent Sunday in Higginsville
L Haseman of the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station describes a syrup poison using sugar and sodium arsenate to kill the little red ant. He notes careful weighing, limited dosage, and dangers to animals or people. The ants’ keen taste makes them avoid many baits, so he suggests poison on soaked sponges or blotting paper placed in sealed containers. For nests, boil water or apply carbon bisulphate gas to choke and suffocate the colony.
Lexington woman testifies to lasting relief from disordered kidneys and bladder inflammation after months of pain. She says the remedy restored work ability and that Doan's Kidney Pills continue to help, with price 50 cents at dealers.
A dated ad proclaims readiness to do better concrete work with an up to date mixer. It claims quality and consistency, stating when they mix concrete it is truly mixed and better than before.
London obituary recalls the late Marquis of Clanricarde as a powerful and rich landlord whose 57000 acres in Ireland provoked fear and hatred among tenants. The piece notes dispossession, harsh enforcement, and protests against evicted Irish tenants, saying such landlordism will be buried only after long time. The Boston Journal cites 67000 curses in its tribute.
A man in Reno Nevada reports He Grace promised marriage in the fall though Grace is already married. he predicts she will not be in the fall.
Fritz Helmer climbed 60 feet to a crow nest in a hemlock and retrieved three eggs. He kept them in his coat pocket at home and hung the coat by the fireplace. In the morning two young crows were found in the pocket while the third egg failed to hatch.
Mrs Slummer asks if the husband always drinks this way and Mrs O Grady replies that he does not, noting that sometimes he comes home from work. The exchange hints at a tense domestic scene without detailing events.
A terse courtroom moment unfolds as Judge and J Fuller Gloom clash over a taunting remark. The exchange brushes against pride and punishment in a tense, terse interlude amid formal proceedings.
A brief Louisville Courier-Journal item notes a lighthearted cultural shift as an organ grinder entertains in Plunkville and the city announces a new Latin quarter, signaling evolving local flavor. No further details given.
Fragmentary lines describe a person named Jim and a dancer, with unclear references to Jem and a playful riddle about who, or what, the “fool killer” might be. The text hints at relationships and tows but lacks concrete events, places, or dates.
Fragment from a conversation questions a doctor’s ability to advise avoiding grippo. A quoted speaker notes the doctor’s own experiences with the condition, saying he ought to know what to do since he had it multiple times.
A quoted dialogue reflects identity and belonging with a declaration of being a citizen of the Irish Republic. The exchange centers on statelessness and national allegiance, underscoring themes of exile and political identity.
The Missouri children's code commission, directed by Gov. Major, plans a complete revision of state laws on defective children delinquents labor education health and recreation. Led by Rhodes Cave with Manley Hudson as secretary, the panel urges abolishing illegitimacy distinctions, equal inheritance rights for illegitimate children, and making natural parent liability. Adoption would be court-based with child consent if over 12. Missouri follows Ohio in this reform wave nationwide.
Deeds recorded in Lafayette County Abstract Co compiled list. Transfers include Ike Noyes and Katie Bolding to James and Lenora Slaughter for $175 on Lexington lots 4-5 block 3 Buckingham addition. Oscar Garvin to Edgar Garvin for $485 1-24 interest in E14 NW1 33 SW SW 28-49-28. F R Howe to Lucy McGowan for $1 on lot 5 block 72 first addition Lexington. Thomas McGowan to Frank R Howe for $1 on Reid and Taylor's survey Lexington. Mattie W Anderson to Presley Anderson for $1500 covering 75 by 360 feet part NWNW 1 part NENE 2-48-28. Delbert Gleaves to Walter C Salyer for $250 14 interest in lots 7-8 block 3 Odessa. Addie M Young to Nannie McFadin for $1 love and affection on Woods subdivision Lexington. Addie M Young to Tyman Buford et al for $1 love and affection 29 ft 5 in S side lot 12 and 29 ft 5 in N side lot 11 Wood's subdivision Lexington 20 acres E side 19-51-26. William F Walkenhorst to Cobus Wilde for $825 part SW SW 4-48-24 and 70x148 ft strip in Concordia. Horace VY Heitmeyer et al to Alvin Brackmann for $150 lot 1 block B Heitmeyer's addition to Concordia.
Mr and Mrs F B Daniel of Osteola Mo have been visiting their daughter Mrs F M Hord and returned to their home Monday morning Mrs Thurman Goodloe traveled to Kansas City Sunday for a brief visit.
Growers face low apple prices across all grades as May storage doubles last year’s level. High grade western box apples move freely at 1.75 to 2.25 per box, while choicest middle west stock in barrels sells slowly at half to two thirds of that, and standard orchard-run packs bring little profit. Begin raising Missouri commercial apple-pack quality. -F. W.
Under Prof J L Martin University Schools at Columbia runs a three week summer course in elementary school observation for 202 students. Each observer has one hour daily totaling 202 hours per day and completing the day’s observations in two hours. Meriam notes demonstrations of regular work in the University Elementary School. Meriam and two teachers will visit New York July 1 for an Observation School at Teachers College Columbia University.
In Loogootee Indiana Anthony Wilson says he was born with a delicate liver and malarial fever stunted growth. He began using Thedford's Black-Draught at age 10 and claims a rapid cure. Now 27 he says liver trouble is gone and he endorses the remedy.
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