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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1903
Page
2
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a political or social debate with phrases about health care, leadership, and conflict. The unreadable text blocks obscure clear names, places, dates, or events, leaving only jumbled references to approval, apology, and war.
A letter from Washington notes that both major parties and informed student observers doubt passing notable financial reforms. It cites divisions over the Aldrich bill’s debt security features, tariff reform, and money circulation, while Democrats argue for measures benefiting business and caution against bank speculation and continued surpluses.
A vintage advertisement compares children to young plants to argue that some fail to thrive despite equal care. It claims Scott's Emulsion feeds children when usual food does not, promising growth and strength. The ad invites readers to send for five free samples from Scott & Er Ist Een, New York.
A critical letter laments the failure of Post Office Department investigations into fraud and the influence of political figures. It claims officials avoid pursuing George W. Beavers and suggests a systemic paralyzing effect of statute limits and corruption, while calling for broader action after political changes.
Survivor Frank Dougherty recaps the 1862 Andrews raid on the Georgia State Railroad aimed at delaying Confederate reinforcements to Chattanooga. Captain James J. Andrews and his men posed as Kentuckians, seized a train at Big Sheety, damaged tracks and wires, but were captured. the line remained intact until Sherman’s Atlanta campaign.
One of the largest public sales this fall nearby will honor Mrs. Sallie L. Ewing eight miles south of Lexington on September 10 at 1am offering horses mules jennets cattle hogs farm implements and toys. Colonel Buford auctioneer and Judge R Ho Benton conduct a sale one mile north of tees with horses mules cattle hogs and farming tools. Col T E Chinn auctioneer and Mrs L Bischoff host a sale three miles south east of Napoleon on Saturday September 11 featuring horses mules cattle hogs and farming implements. Also six thoroughbred horn bulls offered by N M Coren inquiry at ig tt.
A Missouri World’s Fair exhibit aims to showcase every school in the state with photographs of students and teachers in front of each building. The plan, proposed by the Missouri World’s Fair Commission, envisions a steam form display listing school names and images to illustrate progress in public schooling.
During the pre Exposition period distinguished guests were carried on coal cars through the Exposition grounds. Kings and presidents attended, observing from plank seats along bunting decorated cars. The route ran from the Administration entrance past Mines and Metallurgy, Art, and Missouri buildings, including a visit by the Missouri Press Association.
An old Texas advertisement touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a pleasant and effective remedy for neglected colds affecting mucous membranes throat ears head and lungs. It cites a testimonial from W. Akendrick of Valley Mills Texas and notes Crenshaw Young as vendors. The text also mentions a study on animal growth and feed efficiency.
The Rev Hickman leaves Texas to take over as pastor of the Ti byterian church in Bonham. He previously served Westminster Presbyterian church there and has a strong following. A new congregation formed recently with about two hundred members.
Desoto Missouri reader testimonial praises Hall’s Great Discovery for kidney and bladder issues curing gravel and urinary problems in men and women and children. Advert claims mail order option from Dr BE Hall and local dealer Crenshaw and Young. Testimonial from S O Smith endorses the remedy.
An OCR fragment promotes Herbine as a health aid for constipation bilious fever and malaria. It quotes Mrs Wo M Strood of Vidalia Texas praising the product after eight years of use and notes Crenshaw and Young as sellers.
Wellington native Miss Pearl Strodtman spends the summer in Colorado visiting Denver friends. A recent Denver Post item notes her as a talented singer and a graduate of Baptist College, with family ties to Wellington.
An 1901 notice from A Reid of Cisco Texas touts Ballard's Snow Liniment for sprains with prices 60c and 81.00, sold by Orenstan & Young. Other items include German women workers statistics, Confederate reunion notes, Lexington Missouri exchange ads, and farm land loan offers from J Q Plattenburg and others.
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