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Newspaper

Lexington Intelligencer

Location

Lexington, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1908

Page

6

Local Briefs Highlight Travels and Remedies

Leonard Gilkerts spent Sunday in Kanade City and F T Wilson returned from Joon Ville Tuesday. Mrs Kyrd Campbell spent Sunday in Jugginsville. Miss Sallie D Russell spent Monday in Kansas City. Mrs Mary Dowling of 225 Km Ave San Francisco praises Mec tric Bitters for indigestion and liver trouble calling it the best remedy on the market Crenshaw Young drug store sells it. Henry Offell returned Monday from New Haven. John Hriscoe Sr of Kansas City visited Sunday. Clyde Kenney of Kansas City visited his parents Sunday. Mrs J Wine and Miss Lee Meng spent the day in Kansas City. Miss Rhindie Brelsford of Kansas City spent Sunday here. Hallowe en was not observed noisily this year as mischiefs subsided. No property damage reported and Malestreet quieter than last year. The two waving picture slows and the opera drawing crowd distracted the diminutive masquerades on the thoroughfare. Several parties were in town for the occasion. A good share of revelers enjoyed themselves and those who did not have it did so.

Leonard Gilkerts Kanade City F.T. Wilson Joon Ville Mary Dowling Km Ave San Francisco Crenshaw & Young Drug Store Henry Offell New Haven John Hriscoe, Sr Kansas City Clyde Kenney J. Wine Lee Meng Rhindie Brelsford Hallowe'en Wayer Malestreet Lust

Ballards Horehound Syrup Promoted For Cough Cure

Local ad urges readers to stop coughing and prevent pneumonia with Ballards Horehound Syrup priced five cents. Crenshaw Young and others market the remedy as a safe cure for coughing and lung ailments. Various residents visit relatives in Kansas City and nearby towns, with notices of travel and social visits.

Ballard Crenshaw & Young

Dr King's New Discovery Marketed For Colds and Coughs

A fragment recalls Dr King's New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds grippe and lung issues across a decade of proof. It promises pneumonia prevention and lists Crenshaw and Young drug store in Florida with a free trial bottle offer.

Crenshaw & Young Drug Store Wes Dr. King

City neglects Goose Pond sidewalk repairs and rules

Citizens complain the city fails to maintain the Goose Pond path by relaying old planks each year and forbids private property owners from laying board walks. They urge a wood granite wall as essential for safer access and note the walk’s heavy use in the residential area.

Ballard's Herbine Promoted for Stomach Liver Bowels

An advertisement urges readers to avoid health neglect and chronic disease by taking Ballard's Herbine for stomach liver and bowel troubles. It claims a sure cure and notes availability at Crenstan and Young.

Ballard Crenstan & Young

Elks Dance Opens Season With 27 Couples On Floor

The Elks Halloween dance drew 27 couples for a grand march and a lively evening. George Aull served punch while Smith's six piece orchestra delighted Lexington guests. Mrs W E Comstock of Kansas City visited her parents Mr and Mrs W B Chiles. Mr and Mrs B B Frayer returned from Kansas City Friday evening.

the Elks George Aull Smith Lexington Dancino W. E. Comstock Kansas City Mrs. W. B Chiles B. B. Frayer

Paper Hanging and Painting by Al Weber Samp

Al Weber Samp showcased at home services for paper hanging and painting. Contact via phone 660 Ay Wane for estimates and scheduling.

al Weber Samp Itl

Wentworth football amid rough season finish in hiatus

Wentworth faces a near certain finish without scoring a goal this season as Kirksville Osteopaths topple the cadets 22 to 0 at Kirksville. Star players Hoge and Wells led a strong Wentworth unit in a hard fought contest amid rough play and uncertain conditions.

Wentworth Kirksville Jn Weluhe Cook Conklin Howe Wyatt Hoge W. MA AO. S Dine Minear Dittiefield Overfelt . Mooré Pope Comii Easa Eran Xex Catawn Orlson Blake Farnham Chambers Groves Oocewvese RE Trimble Hilineet Isla Tees Smith Owens Gane Uidieveses Slaughter Cor Tere Sacs Rae Eee Mitchell Cooks Ieua Wilaawe Griffin

Boyle Delivers Democratic Address In Courthouse Rooms

Hon Louis C Boyle former Kansas Attorney General spoke to a sizable Friday crowd at 2 30 pm in the court house upper rooms. He spoke for two hours outlining key Democratic platform planks including bank deposit guarantees campaign contribution disclosures and tariff policy. He criticized Republican practices led by Herbert S Hadley and closed with praise for W J Bryan. Boyle, a polished orator, heads across the state for the ticket at his own expense.

Louis C. Boyle Kansas City Kansas Court House Boyle Herbert S. Hadley W. J. Bryan

Second Wentworth Team Falls 27 to 0 at Slater

The second Wentworth team was defeated by the local high school team in Slater on Monday. The final score was 27 to 0, with the high school squad controlling the game throughout.

Wentworth

Page City Wreck Delays Kansas City Sedalia Freight

An eastbound local freight train number 692 jumped the track near Page City Monday at 1 am causing a service disruption between Kansas City and Sedalia. It is the third wreck at or near this point recently with no serious injuries. A wrecking crew repaired the damage to the track.

Page City Kansas City Sedalia

We Work Offers Granitoid Steps and Concrete Walls

Local ad promotes granitoid steps and walks with concrete walls foundations and footings. Big on quality and fair treatment. Contact via phone 323 and join I. Ashurst. Nontractor.

I. Ashurst

Ladies Bazaar at M E Church South Dec 3 4

The Ladies of the M E Church South announce their annual bazaar on December 3 and 4 featuring goods and refreshments. A note invites patrons to try the cider at Jos L Long’s Cash Grocery as part of the event.

M. £. Church South Jos. L. Long's

Ice Cream Wagon Offers Cream at Farm Call

A vendor offers ice cream from a wagon and also serves cream at the farm. Special attention will be given to parties upon request, mentioning John R. Potts.

John R. Potts

Local grocer JoL Long linked to intriguing candy sale

A garbled note mentions Jos I Long and Cash Grocer in relation to fine candies and fruit items including oranges bananas and lemons. The fragment implies a purchase or sale at a local grocery, with names and items readable but details sparse.

Jou L Long Cash Grocer

Advertising Copy That Sells With Simple Facts

A 1908 Tribune Company piece extols plain language in retail ads over ornate prose. It argues short, factual copy wins, with guidance to write as you speak, cut superfluous words, and rely on clear explanations to drive response.

Omar Marie Corelli Isaac Newton Tribune Company Chicago

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