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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1902
Page
7
An advertisement proclaims DeLacy's French Heir Tonic as the only absolute cure ever produced for dandruff. The bold claim targets readers seeking a guaranteed scalp remedy and highlights the product name and purpose. The tone resembles a period ad urging immediate use.
The New York Tribune notes Coney Island's yearly push for novelty with the tip up, a twin Ferris wheel teeter device. Four cars run on a long steel beam while a second wheel rises and falls, offering a mixed thrill of fear and spectacle. Electric power drives the ride, with money refunded if a rider regrets the experience.
The orchid family displays strange traits such as bulbs housing ants to shield against pests. A new species grows low over water and draws moisture using a long tape like stem that coils like a spring. When thirsty the stem uncoils and rises to gather water, then coils back to the base as the tip fills. If deprived of water the tube searches the ground for moisture guided by instinct.
Order of publication from Lafayette County court in Missouri. Notice to defendant Peart and others about a real estate petition and four week publication in Lexington Weekly Intel to obtain justice and set terms. Court clerk A Campbell signs, with attorney for Pitt Weila.
Order of publication issued by Lafayette County Missouri Western District summons Pulkerson Collector of the county to obtain judgment for money owed in a case to recover real estate in Lexington. The notice lists the property details, debts, and court terms, directing the defendant to appear at the next term beginning December at the Lexington courthouse. Publication appears in the Lexington Gazette Lafayette County Missouri for four successive weeks.
In Hafaycite County Midvourt Probate Court an administrator seeks court approval to sell part of Ephraim F Roniek estate to cover remaining debts. Notice to heirs and publication in the Lesmesee Intelligencer is ordered with dates for the next court term and service requirements.
The State of Missouri to the unknown heirs of William Pollard You are hereby notified that a suit has been filed by Fulkerson Collector of Revenue Lafayette County Missouri to obtain a judgment for delinquent taxes on Lot Two in Block Four within Lexington City property described as delinquent for years 1900 407 1ROH 100 and related taxes. The action seeks the aggregate amount due plus costs and penalties. The case directs you to appear at the county courthouse to answer and defend.
Advertisement notes that clear skin comes from a healthy liver and bowel function. It promotes Berbing Wilicleace as a remedy, urging readers to visit Crenshaw & Youngs for treatment and products to improve complexion and eliminate pimples blotches and imperfections.
The route runs from the fiver seata to Spain and on to Dalles and Gryood via Sherman and the Houston and Texas Central Rail. The train features new equipment with Palace Day Coaches, dining cars, observation saloon, electric lighting, and summer cooling. Managed by Fred Harvey, the service promises convenient hours and rapid development of the western country.
Court granted administration August 4 by proto court of iagelio enumry. All claimants must exhibit proof to administrator by date stated or be precluded from further recovery. This August day, ig BuVin ZBYEING, Administrator.
Notice to bridge contractors to bid the lowest and best for repairs at two sites: the upper Cobble Bridge over Bir Sol Creek in section A Low n ship 4 range 2 near Ford Hates farm, and the lower Onlite Dirty in section 2 township A range. Bond required for maintenance of bridges as law directs. Also a time card for trains No 18 and No 1 with schedules.
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasty Tonic as a cure for malaria, fever and chills claiming it supplies iron and gall along with a pleasant taste. It asserts no cure and no payment until use, noting price is not listed.
An old timetable style ad promotes travel to the far northwest via the Burlington Route. It lists connections from Kansas City to places including Denver and St Paul, with fares around 160 dollars for multiple periods. The notice urges readers to contact ticket agents or railroad officials for the route details and pricing.
The Mirror announces a reduced weekly issue with a condensed format. Local Lafayette County readers are invited to subscribe and send postage details to Will Ward Mitchell in Hiewtnaville Missouri for the new edition.
Notice to bridge contractors to bid on a new ferry bridge project. The low bidder will be chosen Friday in September for a five foot long bridge in Waite acres area, with measurements and site described as section 2 town about one mile north. Bids to be submitted by the stated date.
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