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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
5
Our millinery department offers reduced prices on trimmed hats and pattern hats due to surplus stock from cooler weather. Trimmed hats formerly 3 to 5.60 now sale prices range to 5.60, 3.50, and 2.50 for different sizes. Pattern hats also receive special cuts of 3.00.
A local sale advertises rug bargains with a large stock. It promises all sizes and kinds included in the selection, emphasizing extensive in-stock options and reduced prices for shoppers.
Several departments plan unusual bargains during the Street Fair with a full store view promised as interesting and profitable. The notice invites attendees to browse or simply rest while visiting.
In May 24 issue, Corder’s four foremost business leaders back purchasing Kierstead mine near town. The venture aims to reopen a previously idle coal shaft, with plans for a second shaft and possible use of old entries. If miners return, local commerce should surge alongside farming, spurring construction and new enterprises.
The Parker Shows, under C W Parker, bring a large, modern carnival to the Local Order of Moose event. Emphasizing clean, up to date methods and strict conduct, Parker aims to deliver the most comprehensive and well managed amusement enterprise yet.
A long list of social notes from Corder and surrounding areas detailing visits, visits to family in Kansas City and Odessa, travel to Dover and Sweet Springs games, church services, and community events. Several residents, including Flora Lieser, Walter Lieser, Fred Smith, Mrs Ed Armbrewster, Geo Ham, Mrs G B Lankford, Wim Maycock, Jesse Ambaugh, Frank Schulz, Miss Mary Edwards, Miss Blanche Corder, Ernie Anderson, Mrs Dave, Geo Reynolds, Mrs Lewis Smith, Mrs Od Wollemman, Mr and Mrs Ed Hackley, Miss Etta Ewell, Mrs E M Moore, Robert Mendenhall, Miss Miorellce Stasher, Rev Buckner, Rev Wagner, Lizzie Bunch, Arthur Downs, and others are mentioned with travel, visits, games, and church services noted.
A storefront advert promises instant relief from itching with a home remedy containing Wintershey Thyme and other ingredients. It claims cools and heals dermatitis through a familiar topical formula and guarantees satisfaction or money back.
After a fire, the Jones house is rebuilt with the Miller family moving in Saturday. Work on a new residence where the old home stood begins and will be completed as soon as possible. Emanuel Lee and family occupy part of the old house while the new one rises. James Starke leads a large crew rebuilding Harry Rodekohr’s residence in the town’s south, making rapid progress.
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