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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1909
Page
8
Mother’s Cereals introduces a free fireless cooker for consumers of its Old Fashioned Steel Cut Oatmeal. The device, marketed as a simple cooking aid, accompanies oatmeal purchases and aims to boost convenient meal preparation for households.
The following names are among letters uncalled for at the Lexington Post Office Saturday October 50. Advertised letters include Miss Leslie Bell Lara Barnes Miss Mary Lou Clasby Albert Davidson Joe Donahue Miss Anna Doring Miss Anna Elliot William Fields Mrs Wm Houtz Geo Hopples Frank Kelley Mrs Lizzie Mason Mrs Mamie Marshall J R Manis Charles McLaughlin Miss Garmella Merriman Chas Rodemacher Geo Scages CARDS Mrs Susie Brooks Mrs Mamie Cook Miss Blanche Davis Mr Hollis Hignan Mrs Nannie Hilton Mrs Tillie Hinker Mrs OT Holman Miss Martha Fox Hyatt Mrs HS Jenkins Roy M Kellogg Miss Eilith Lawrence 2 Tom Large Marcella Pal F Richio Mr A Rosewell E1 Swansen Mr Andrew Young When calling for these letters please say they were advertised. DELIA CROWDER Postmaster Mrs EB M Poage daughter Mrs J B Cousley and the latter's little son Joe returned to their home in Nevada Wednesday after a visit with J M Poage.
Advertising copy extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy. It claims kidney disease is widespread and under recognized, and promises relief for back pain, urinary issues, and liver and bladder discomfort. The text urges readers to obtain a sample bottle and a book about the remedy.
From Washington comes a Vital Statistics division report showing tuberculosis on the run in America as public sentiment and education advance. The 1908 figure notes fewer TB deaths than any prior five year span, and efforts including prohibition rhetoric and medical dissemination are cited as driving progress amid broader social campaigns. Local notes mention portraits from Sprague Hathaway Studio, and upcoming baseball highlights at the Princess theater along with rental property opportunities from Wilson & Bull.
The St. Louis Times comments on racial order, describing a Caucasian man freeing himself from bonds while a man of Negro ancestry deteriorates toward dissolution. It asserts the white race regains dominance and predicts the eventual extinction of black people in the country.
In town to handle sidewalks with promises of reliability. They claim to deliver quality work and lasting results. Office phone 437 Nes and mobile 325 John is Ashouorst.
Miss Edna Strameke returned from a short visit in Kansas City Tuesday evening. Henry Starkebaum went to Kansas City on business Tuesday.
You may arrange sittings by appointment once you pick a photo date. A new line of cards and folders from New York and California is available within budget. Phone 146. Miss Spencer's Studio H. C. Hargrove of Des Moines and W. J. Kirk of Kansas City visited Tuesday with M. Mc Fadin.
Thomas Watron, mayor of Lexington Missouri, warns residents for Halloween night 1909 that rowdyism and property destruction will not be tolerated. City officers are ordered to strictly enforce laws and arrest offenders to ensure a proper and orderly celebration.
Advertises regular visits by a wagon offering fresh pure ice cream and phrases it to attract individuals or societies. Provides contact by phone, 694, for Claude H Neer to stop the wagon or arrange delivery.
A good six room frame dwelling in a smooth lot in a good location is offered at a price lower than building cost. Details available from Wilson & Ann in Traders Bank Building. Also mentions a 120 acre farm bargain with same agents.
FOR SALE Thoroughbred 8 Rhode Island Red cockerels at 1.00 each. EMMET SLUSHER Phone 401 Lexington Mo 9-1-2. FOR RENT Two rooms over Barron's Grocery Apply to RR Field. FOR SALE One round top dining room table one writing desk one twin baby carriage one Water boiler cooking range one Remington typewriter Apply at 1710 Main street.
Wanted men for railroad tile work to commence Monday apply at Willis second hand store 1007 Franklin Ave D W Williams. For sale red breeders and one cock cov ers and other items. Also a small home on twelve acres four miles from Lexington near public road with spring brook school four miles church six miles general store close by offered at a great bargain by J G L Marshall R D No 1 Box 1.
Unimproved land offered in tracts to suit buyers Prices range from 6.40 to 7.60 per acre Suitable for farming fruit growing and stock raising Water and passage and best hunting in the Southwest Timber abundant on all plots some tracts with fine timber can yield large profits Land lies along the White River Division of the Frisco Mountain Railway Railroad facilities mentioned Address Bird &
The Kansas City steamboat company plans to recruit Lexington as a stockholder to secure equal river shipping. Subscriptions are in small quarterly installments, aiming to restore Lexington’s preeminent role in Lafayette County trade via reduced freight and a growing river transportation wave. Farmers and landowners are urged to participate as towns along the river lack similar facilities.
Fairs for sale include S20 and 1 acre tracts formerly owned by the late Judge Joseph F Smith, located on and near the Warrensburg road about 5 to 6 miles from Lexington. Inquiries to L. R. Smith, Executor, Bryant Building, Kansas City, Mo. Moorehead's Weatherproof roofing advertised as the heaviest and best offered to the trade with a prompt invitation to inspect.
The Princess advertises a sensational film about the Pittsburg Pirates versus the Detroit Americans, claiming it captures the great players and near real action of the world championship game. Cobb’s home run is highlighted, boasting the greatest series ever and urging audiences to attend for 5 and 10 cent admission.
Local ad for Hinesleys offering fresh bulk oysters and mammoth celery. Phone contact listed as 64.
Rexall Store advertises Rexall Remedies for snow season at Lexington location. The Owl Drug Store promotes window glass. Catholic church ladies to host supper at Turner Hall on Thursday evening November 4 with public invited.
Sweet cider very fine and good at Jos I Long Cash Grocer. Local shop promotes quality orchard products and sorghum alongside other groceries.
An odd ad-like item discusses dandruff as a scalp parasite and claims a product named Herploide from Detroit Michigan can remove the germ, stop hair loss, and keep hair healthy by applying a chemical remedy. The writing mimics period sales language and touts a sample offer.
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