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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1911
Page
3
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery touted as strengthening the stomach aiding digestion restoring appetite improving assimilation invigorating the liver and purifying blood. The tonic is claimed to build flesh and nerves making men strong in body and clear minded in judgement.
Friday proved the season’s hottest day as the temperature climbed from dawn and continued rising until it hit 102 degrees. Weather observers noted persistent heat throughout the day.
Kelly Downing returned to Higginsville Monday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Walker. Oscar Westerman came back Sunday from a short visit in Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Wright arrived from Kansas City Sun for a visit with home folks. Mrs. William Aull traveled to Kansas City Monday for a few days visit.
The advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming quick relief from constipation indigestion and poor appetite. It promotes improved digestion liver and bowel function and renewed energy. Sold for 26 cents at Crenshaw and Young's.
Mr and Mrs M F Cockrill returned to Kansas City Sunday evening after a short visit with Mrs Cockrills mother Mrs Nannie C Steele. John Tanbwan went to Carthage Sunday evening on business. A R Smith went to Kansas City Sunday evening for a few days visit. Mrs H C Ardinger went to Otina Mo Sunday evening for a few days visit.
An ad touts Bucklen s Arnica Salve as a quick sure healer for wounds including knife or gun injuries and for ailments like boils sores skin eruptions chapped hands piles and more priced 25 cents. Local notices mention Warren Sherman and Prewitt Roberts returning from Kansas City and Dr Payne and Mrs Rich family traveling for professional or social visits.
Judge and Mary, T. A. Walker and little som, Tom, spent Sunday in Higginsville. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weber returned Saturday evening from a wedding trip in the east. J. J. Skinner returned Saturday evening from a few days visit in Kansas City. Col. Wim Hoge returned Saturday evening from a short visit in Boonville, Missouri.
Mrs. J. F. Ferris returned to her Portland home Monday after a stay with Mrs. John Graves. Mrs. E. F. Nicholson came back Sunday evening from a trip to St. Joseph and Kansas City.
Boys and girls may enter the season ticket sale starting May 15 with a July 20 close. Prizes totaling nearly $100 include a $25 gold watch, $10 gold coin, $5.50 shoes, a gold ring, a silk umbrella, an autoharp, and a fountain pen. Tickets available through the secretary or local banks. Contest held at the fair grounds on the first day’s grandstand program.
Mrs A W Sandring and her son Arthur journeyed to Kansas City Tuesday to attend the state convention of monument retail dealers. Mrs Ben Gratz also went to Kansas City for a brief trip and Dr Z M Williams departed Tuesday for Kansas City and Gallatin Missouri. The item notes local names and travel for a regional trade gathering.
A local ad announces an upcoming shipment of machinery and invites callers to view in-stock frames. It promises dust and finger mark protection for a photo of father and mother. The contact phone number 245 1 0 is provided for orders and inquiries.
Sam Jordan a Missouri State Board of Agriculture corn expert urges corn farmers to persevere with frequent shallow cultivation during drought. He warns that crusted soil loses water rapidly and drastic rain is unlikely. A thorough harrowing and dry farming methods can conserve moisture and save the crop. Local notices mention residents visiting Kansas City and a local vendor offering fresh vegetables and Gregg's coffee.
About 2000 fair eat toutes distributed to farmers as part of the county fair outreach. The 1911 fair catalogue includes new features, with copies available by mailing a card to secretary Lym J Kleinschmidt in Minginsville Missouri. Season tickets set at $1 with prizes in a ticket sale contest, top prize a $25 gold watch and other cash awards. Local notices also mention M W A picnic in Concordia on July 4 and related travel.
A life-portrait of Governor Johnson titled The Great Governor Minnesota is presented as an in-depth, sweeping biography from the state’s public life. The piece extols his achievements and public service while reflecting on the era and his impact on Minnesota’s political landscape.
An article urges residents to consider home investment as a sound community virtue. It argues home ownership provides security and mutual benefit, noting local lumber suppliers have aided many families on the road to success and invite discussion with interested readers.
Heilo Farmers and Breeders invite attention to breeding stock for the 1001 season. They offer two fine mares and two of the county’s best jacks, with prompt service and a square deal, available for viewing in the next day or two.
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