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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
6
An old advertisement touts Ayer's Hair Vigor as a remedy for hair loss and thinning. It claims benefits without coloring the hair and urges showing ingredients to a doctor to assess value, noting the product is sold by J. C. Ayer Company of Lowell, Massachusetts.
Mrs T L Marshall accompanied by her daughters Grace and Minnie left Friday for Mexico Missouri after visiting sister Mrs E M Davis.
Jas R Moorehead returned Thursday for no Datness trip to Chirag Mrs FLD Pulkerson arrived from St Joseph Thursday evening to visit relatives in this city Ms 2 0 Dillinmond went to Willington Friday morning to spalni the day D A Spellroeder left Friday morning on 2 rusines trip to Omealia Miss Anne Wood Evcreston went to Kansas City Friday to spend the day Virgil Keene arrived Friday morning to spend a few days With relatives Miss Florence Davis left Friday for a visit with friends and relatives in Nevada and Butler
The Fourth of July injuries show humanity’s pain yet Bucklen's Arnical Salve brings swift relief. It heals boils eczema cuts burns and sores for 25 cents at Crenshaw and Young.
Mr C M Elliott traveled to Kansas City Friday on business. Mr and Mrs Clyde Cannady departed Friday for Yates Center Kansas to visit relatives and attend the Scott Cannady wedding.
An old advertisement depicts a police officer-like figure and harsh language urging a crowd to move on. It touts King’s New Life Pills as a bowel aid that gently persuades for action and health, priced at 25 cents.
Miss Annie Chamberlain spent Friday in Kansas City for the day. Mrs. Robert Davis departed Friday morning for an extended visit in Chicago. Mrs. W. M. Stonestreet also traveled Friday to Kansas City to spend the day.
I have this day bought the Merehant Tailoring axis af Mr. UL. Sivaiwr and will con tinue the same at the old stand over Mr. Sinnuer's Clothing Store. I shall carry a full stock of woolens and would be pleased to take your measure for a suit or a pair of trousers, under full guarantee of perfect fit and workmanship. Particular at tention will be paid to French dry cleaning and pressing. Gar ments will be called for and de livered. Your patronage will be very much appreciated, Phone 56.
A New York Sun report notes Mugge, an Adventist soldier who refused to work Saturdays, was examined as insane but found fully sane. His stance led to seven years prison time before a pardon by the Kaiser released him. Naw ningan and Naumann also faced years of confinement for similar refusals while Miege stayed firm until his release due to illness.
An Indianapolis teacher teaches a Kentucky Tennessee borderland boy to handle carrying in addition by using a girl’s quick method. The student places the rightmost digit as one and carries the other, a trick that clicks with the newcomer. The anecdote appears in the Indianapolis News.
A brief, witty dialogue features Mamie and Gladys discussing a strange man named Mr. Turtell who seems to live within himself and appears troubled with indigestion, capturing a humorous mood from the source.
The London Chronicle recalls the last fatal duel in England, dated May 20 1845 near Gosport on the shore. Lieutenant Hawkey of the Royal Marines accused Lieutenant Seton of neglecting his wife and threatened to horsewhip him, prompting a duel despite 1844 wartime bans. Seton fired and missed as Hawkey’s pistol jammed on the safety. at the second shot Seton fell and Hawkey fled to France.
An anecdote from the Saturday Evening Post recounts a Kentucky veteran active in politics and known for his tongue and improvisation. He once crafted a sword aloud, delivered an impromptu eulogy with octane prose, and in a county race he misunderstood a term, prompting a humorous exchange about recronicate and the olive branch of peace.
Gibbs notes Bronson is very happy as an after-dinner speaker while Dibbs doubts the audience shares his enthusiasm and suggests mixed reactions among listeners.
A fragment notes Mrs Coldster is very consistent in temperance theories, stating she will not dress in any but sober colors. The remark highlights strict personal standards and public persona in a local social motif.
A fragmentary exchange hints at a playful line about returning home. The speaker describes a warm reception, while the other notes she keeps him "in hot water" much of the time. The excerpt exhibits a domestic, tongue in cheek tone with no clear event or outcome.
In a brief exchange Mrs Bloffem comments that her daughter plays with great feeling, while a visitor notes the girl seems unsure which note to strike. The interaction suggests a domestic moment centered on piano practice and parental pride.
Knicker asks about machinery capability and wonders how much dark horse power a steam roller can develop. Bocker responds with interest, seeking technical details on power output and performance characteristics for heavy road rollers.
A fragment shows a person asking if Jack knows about money and if he proposed. The other confirms yes, and that he knows.
In a tense exchange, a speaker hedges about certainty while noting that the subject is deeply involved in an ongoing investigation. The remark hints at strong public interest and scrutiny surrounding the case.
A terse exchange reveals tensions as a man and a woman spar over frugality and marriage. The woman quips about a wife’s motives, prompting a sharp reply that hints at social comedy and domestic dispute within the circle.
The exchange questions belief that pride foreshadows downfall, noting uncertainty about the saying and suggesting pride can lead to unexpected repercussions. The light dialogue hints at humorous misfires and wordplay rather than a hard event.
A witty quip from Puck about Mrs Stone asking Kirby Stone to explain the difference. The punchline indicates that losing money makes it a speculation rather than a prudent investment.
A quotation from Fliegende Blatter questions why a man broke an engagement while noting the fiancee claimed the rival position. The dialogue reflects competing social expectations and personal choices in courtship.
The remark calls Scott-Hobbs quarrelsome and notes his preference for fighting over eating, with a humorous aside about dyspepsia. The speaker aligns with that sentiment, adding a self-deprecating twist about eating.
Dialogue notes tension as a mother and daughter argue about a man named Linger. The mother says he spends a great deal of time with the daughter while the daughter agrees it is all he does spend, highlighting family friction and affection.
Public remarks hail Miss Mayme for vivid talent in language and dramatic expression. The speaker notes her vibrant style and notable skill in verbal performance, describing it as fiery and striking.
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