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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1902
Page
6
Farm property insured whether occupied by tenant or owner. Visits and map personal inspection offered to determine current rate. Offices in Lexington. Insures anything upon application.
Real estate sales note from H W Wianok listing property for sale or rent in Lexington area. Agent offers handling of listings and prices, with office contact for arrangements.
The British perfume maker Mr Barnett in Birmingham claims scent reduces illness risk and cites his lab’s record of nineteen years with no infectious disease cases at his factory. He notes ancient lore citing flower fragrances as healthful and warns chemically derived perfumes can irritate sensitive individuals. Lavender’s cooling, refreshing qualities suit hot crowds.
A Kansan couple sent daily one word postal cards to a neighbor to slander him, the recipient recognizing handwriting and reading a string of insults. The sender argued the cards were harmless postal items, while the neighbor pursued a slander suit, noting tricks to craft unreadable words.
Mrs. Youngmother shares a new habit sparked by Mrs. Brightly to keep a life book for their son Percival. She fills a blank journal daily with his sayings, photos, baby gown scraps, and locks of hair, aiming to preserve memories until he grows up.
In his annual report Kansas State Historical Society secretary George W. Martin philosophizes on trash within collections. He notes much material is trash yet argues the value lies in perceived usefulness and personal judgment about what is trash. He asks who will pick out the one third useful portion.
A detailed account describes a marine foghorn to be placed in the Gulf of St. Lawes. It features a four foot diameter horn twelve feet long and a rotating disc valve system driven by clockwork. Two minutes between roars and shrieks, with three six foot by twelve foot air tanks and three oil engines.
Probate list for Wagoner Alta E minor and many heirs with guardians, administrators, and executors. Notices cover May 1 to May 17 1902 with multiple minor wards and named curators and estates including Meinershagen Borchers and Youngs.
The document outlines the 1902 Democratic primary rules for Lemington Missouri townships. It details nomination procedures, election administration, judge and clerk roles, ballot handling, polling locations, payment for offices, voter qualification, and safeguards to ensure fair voting and timely result reporting.
Fragmentary OCR outlines voter access limits and ballot handling for a 19th century election. It specifies who may enter polling places, limits on occupancy, procedures for spoiled or challenged ballots, penalties for illegal voting, and duties of township committeemen to enforce the 1880 law.
Public administrator explains sale of real estate in Concordia area to satisfy debts of Patrick Rodenburg deceased. Order from probate court directs sale of lots 2 3 4 and 5 in block A original Concordia town. Administrator Wilson lists title and debt details and date clauses for claims and final settlements.
A fragmented note lists GRAVE VINES Moore's Barry Niasoa Concordia APRICOTE Superb BE Golden Moor Park PLUMS Abundance Barback Wlak foo with no coherent context or details about event, date, or seller.
An advertisement touts Herbine as a good remedy to brace the nervous system cleanse the bowels liver and kidneys. It claims a 6 lb quantity will cure constipation regulate the liver and enrich the blood with pills priced at 60 cents. Sold by Cronohaw & Young.
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