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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1910
Page
3
William Parker an elderly man living near Ed Hulver's family east of Lexington tripped on the Post Office steps Monday morning after finishing business. He fell to the sidewalk. Dr J J Fulkerson examined him and said injuries were not serious.
A fragment from a period newspaper covers portraits and anecdotes of Socrates, the self taught philosopher, who questioned Athens leaders and scholars. It notes the Delphian oracle’s claim of his wisdom and his eventual death by hemlock on May 7, 399 B C, highlighting his views on virtue and the soul.
Harold Wilson of Wentworth Military academy captured the Kansas inter scholastic tennis championship at Lawrence on Saturday. He previously won the title last year for Horton high school. Matches were held on an improvised gymnasium court due to muddy outdoor courts.
Mrs John Skinner went to Kansas City Friday evening to visit Mrs Claude Coon while Claude Marquis traveled there Tuesday for a day of business in the city.
Ed Wehrman and Wesley Bartlett transacted business in Higginsville while Charles and Mike Mulheare visited Segineville on Ipsitivsss. Nannie Willette traveled to Lexington to visit friends and returned Tuesday. Miss Nellie Martin of Corder and Charles A Lam of Kansas City visited Mrs. Hagood. Various others, including Buck Jordan, Mrs. John Walker, Bird Gaether, and Calv in Brown,were seen around Higginsville and nearby towns on Wednesday to Friday.
Misses Rachel Andreen and Lola Frazier returned Friday from Higginsville after visiting relatives. Barred Plymouth Rock eggs from prize strains offered for sale at 1.00 and 1.50 per set of 15 by H. C. Sydnor Higginsville Mo. Miss Alice Fitzgerald arrived from Concordia Friday evening for a few days visit with home folks. Mrs H. Catron arrived for a few days visit in the city. Miss R. J. L. Robbins went to Kansas City yesterday for a visit of a few days. G. C. Branch went to Kansas City Saturday morning. Mabel Coss went to Kan-
The Record-Herald quotes Herbert Kanfwan critiquing a self-centered leader, detailing vanity, manipulation of truth, and unreliable character. It contrasts this with optimistic notes on Francis and David H. Bran Francis seeking U.S. Senate as a Democrat, highlighting Democratic momentum and endorsements from the Rolla Herald.
Mrs. Geo. Colburn returned Monday to her home in Freeman Mo after visiting here a few days with relatives. Mrs. J. W. and Mrs. J. Sydnor went to Higginsville Friday evening for a few days visit with relatives. Mrs. A. G. Phetzing and daughter Miss Anna returned Friday evening from a few days visit in Kansas City.
An old promotional missive touts Dr Shoop’s Restorative claiming it strengthens stomach heart and kidneys by stimulating a hidden nerve. It urges readers to request a free 90 day test, avoid doctors and medicines, and insist on a direct order without delay. It targets sick individuals seeking vitality and life improvement through a miracle cure.
The New York Sun urges national support for relocating a planned monument to the old negro mammy to Washington, praising her devotion and memory. The piece contrasts noble memorials with less worthy public figures and lauds the mammy as a heroic, enduring symbol across the nation.
A limited amount of pure bred Boone County white and Reeds yellow dent seed corn for sale at $2.00 per bushel. Write for sample. Geo. A. Klingenberg, Secy. Lafayette County Corn Grower Association. Concordia, Mo.
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