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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
5
Government and food authorities require labels on baking powder to warn household buyers about alum content. Shoppers must choose products whose labels show cream of tartar as the key ingredient and refuse powders lacking this claim.
John Wittenburg of Holden visited Lexington while Prof. M. J. Patterson spent Monday in Kansas City. Several residents including Mr. and Mrs. Jose Warder, Mrs. W. F. Annesley, George Cobre, Clyde Kenney, Oswald Winkler, and others were in or traveled to nearby towns. DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills sold locally. Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup marketed for all ages.
David Parker of Fayette New York a Civil War veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg says Electric Bitters cured his stomach trouble and kept him strong. He recalls spending on doctors before trying the tonic at Cran Shaw Young's drug store. Mrs ZW Wright returned from Waterloo with daughter Mrs Preston Smith visiting. Dr J Wilkinson of South China spent Sunday with Dr E C Gordon lecturing on Ching at the Presbyterian church.
Page City near Lexington saw passenger train No 641 derail after a missing fall caused a track accident Sunday afternoon. The engine and two cars derailed with one woman injured by a head wound. several others shaken. Service between Kansas City and Sedalia was disrupted, making trains about three hours late.
Mrs Ada L Croom of Vaughn Mississippi credits Dr King’s New Discovery for a complete cure after months of severe cough and looming consumption. The remedy, praised worldwide for coughs colds and lung throat healing, is sold at Cren shaw Young’s drug store 50 cents and 1.00 with a trial bottle free. Also notes Kansas City visits and death related travel of local residents.
A Guilford Maine resident L A Bartlet says the family has enjoyed good health for three years using Dr King's New Life Pills. The ad notes a gentle cleanse and toning effect. Also mentions Crenshaw Young drop store and several people visiting Kansas City and Higginsville on Tuesday and Monday.
W A Floyd of Rural Route 2 Em pire Ga testifies that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured two severe sores on his hand and leg, saying it is worth its weight in gold and would mortgage the farm to obtain it. Crenshaw and Young's drug store sell the salve for 2 cents. Mrs A E Rogers traveled to Kansas City Tuesday for a day there. Dr J M Tucker left Monday evening for a business trip to Glenwood Springs Colorado. Meng Shelby returned to Kansas City Monday evening after visiting relatives.
A comprehensive list of election judges is published by township across Wellington, including Clay, Greenwo, Napoleon, Dover, Page, Concordia, Lexington, Forest, Alma, Waverly, Snn-a-bar, Chapel Hill, Odessa, Washington, Mayview and Try various townships. Names cover numerous individuals such as Brewer, Thurman, Thompson, Wiile, Oberbelman, Castee, and many others, with roles assigned to country locales and city wards. The notice also promotes local ads for cider, flowers, and groceries from Jos L. Long and Leonard Coen, with carriage services and baking powder.
Local ad announces The Famous McKinley ten cent music and popular popular music books. Call at E G Loomis Book Store for catalogue.
A local watchmaker and jeweler operated at 1605 Franklin Avenue in Lexington, Missouri. The listing notes business presence in the community and identifies the shop type without additional details about services or hours.
The piece argues that advertising seeds profits and creates goodwill that survives the founder. It claims ads strengthen a business beyond the owner, transform a store into an institution, and act as a costless insurance policy that preserves value after death. It warns a nonadvertised business loses goodwill and dies with its proprietor.
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