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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1908
Page
3
Ad advocates Dr. R. V. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for female ailments, claiming it cures irregularity and weakness without alcohol or secret ingredients. It touts professional endorsements, requests for pamphlets, and notes on confidential correspondence from Buffalo New York.
J H Briggs and Joseph Wiley both spent Sunday in Kansas City while G G Branch and others visited or traveled in nearby towns. Visitors included Miss Ora Mosley from Independence and Mrs F T Hix returning from Georgetown. The note also mentions Mrs F P Silver and daughter heading home to Mercedes after a lengthy visit.
In a near-even contest on Wentworth field, Westport High School of Kansas City edged Wentworth 5 to 1 with a first quarter field goal kickoff and a late second-half score. Westport’s Welsh returned a Campbell punt for about 50 yards to open scoring. Shepardson for Wentworth broke through for a 30 yard run but Campbell’s kick failed. The Wentworth stars included Steele Wheeler Pollock and Shepardson. Westport’s standouts were Chapman and Welsh. Attendance was small.
James F P Ramey and Miss Anna Belle Graves were quietly married at the bride’s sister’s home in Warrensburg Monday evening at 7 o’clock Rev R G Bainey officiated. The ceremony surprised only intimate friends. The couple’s families watched as relatives witnessed the nuptials. A wedding dinner followed at Hotel Estes.
Post office notification confirms Lexington mail carriers for the locality. Alger non Runyon Smith becomes rural carrier and selects routes. Chas Guenther is second carrier, Jas Drummond first substitute, Jas McDowell second substitute. Service starts next month with two carriers handling all work. a third may follow, placing Drummond in line.
F B Duval married Ada Pace Knaup at the Confederate Home near Higginsville on Wednesday in a quiet ceremony with only relatives and intimate friends present. Both families are prominent locally and many friends wish them well in their married life.
Lightning struck the barn of Frank Nicholson on Ninth and South streets during the Monday storm. A fire started but was quickly extinguished by rain.
For Sale. Thoroughbred B.C. Rhode Island yearling hens and cockerels. Bpw PF. MEvEr L204 No. 235 North 11th street. Have you any hogs you want butchered Call phone 67 1089tf See.
A cluttered advertisement jotting DeWitts Little Early Risers and Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve, DeWitt kidney and bladder pills, Kenedy’s cough syrup, Kodol digestive aid, and related claims. It touts quick cures for indigestion, stomach troubles, coughs, and rheumatic pains, urging purchase from Crenshaw & Young or Arenshaw & Young.
An old style remedy ad promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatism lumbago sore and stiff muscles sprains cuts burns bruises and aches. It urges readers to keep a bottle at home and lists seller Cren as the outlet.
A. F. Yardy of East Wilton Maine says fifteen years of use cured sores ulcers burns with Bucklen’s Amica Salve. The remedy reportedly saved many doctor bills and is sold for 25 cents at Crenshaw & Young drug store.
An advertisement claims a tiny baby shows signs of worms such as a pasty complexion weakness and pallor. It promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as the guaranteed harmless remedy that expels worms and restores health, sold by Crenshaw.
An advertisement argues that neglecting health, especially constipation and liver or bowel trouble, poisons the system and risks chronic disease. It promotes Ballard’s Herbal as a sure cure for stomach liver and bowel issues, sold by Crenshaw & Young.
A brief warning urges readers to treat coughs promptly to avoid pneumonia or consumption and promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup in 26¢ 50¢ and 1.00 bottles sold by Crenshaw & Young.
Mrs Mary Dowling of 228 8th Ave San Francisco testifies to the benefits of Electric Bitters for acute indigestion and stomach and liver troubles. She says the tonic purifies the blood and aids female weakness. Sold at Crenshaw Yong drug store.
Thaye showed seven years of proof that Dr King s New Discovery is the best medicine for coughs and related ailments. The claim anchors a testimonial style note praising the product s efficacy and longstanding use.
W W Henry of Panama Mo praises a long proven cough and lung remedy for throat chest and lung conditions. The ad claims 38 years of proof and that timely use prevents pneumonia, selling at Crenshaw Young drug store with guaranteed prices and trial bottle offer.
Christmas Market opens Saturday near the Traders Bank entrance on November 28. Browse holiday remembrances and seasonal items. candies offered with a bushel priced at ten cents.
The Methodist church bazaar scheduled for the third and fourth days of next month has been postponed and rescheduled to the fourth and sixth. Church organizers cite the need to adjust plans and notify parishioners of the new dates.
Thousands of women use toilet preparations with little success. Catarrh inflames mucous membranes, poisoning the blood and causing dull complexions and weakness. Rexall Muco Tone purifies the blood, clears membranes, and restores vitality, touted by Mme. Swift of New York as a cure for systemic catarrh. Guaranty of refund if unsatisfied. price 50c and $1.00. sold in stores with mail orders.
Ladies hear about thorough instructions and my readiness to provide top hair care at my home. I offer latest hair drying device and expert attention for your grooming needs.
An ad for Holland Rusk invites customers to call 298 and order a package described as dainty Dutch delicious. The vendor E. Mooman promotes enjoying Holland Rusk with any meal, claiming one bite satisfies appetite. Address listed at 18th and Franklin.
Chunk wood available in any quantity call 67 or Ji. New large Labrador herring 25 cents a dozen. Try country sorghum 60 cents per gallon. Oranges bananas lemons and more at Jos. L. Long's Cash Grocer Fox L Long.
A pasting dental of endorsements claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures indigestion and dyspepsia. Testimonials cite relief for a Bruceville Texas man with paralysis-like symptoms, a Michigan woman, police chief Espich, minister Metcher, and a Tennessee mother, plus safe use for infants. Available in 60 cent and one dollar bottles from Pepsin Syrup Co. Monticello Indiana, with free samples offered.
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