Death of Col Blees founder of Blees Military Academy
Col Frederick W Blees of Macon founder of the Blees Military Academy was found dead Saturday in his room at the Southern Hotel in St Louis where he had been on business. He left a legacy of wealth and city improvements in Macon including factories a hotel an opera house and major funding for street work. The obituary notes his enduring support for the academy that bears his name and highlights his philanthropic efforts. Also included is an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with testimonial claims and contact in Toledo Ohio.
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Col. Blees
Frederick W. Blees
Macon
Blees Military Academy
St. Louis
Dr. Blees
Selerce
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Trke Hall
Hamlin Speaks for Congress at Miser's Hall
A Lexington Democrat, C. W. Hamlin, spoke about tariff revision at Miser's Hall near the McGrew mines on Friday night after a Waverly stop. He was introduced by Harry Blee and addressed the audience for about an hour, receiving a cordial reception as Hell's band entertained attendees.
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Berdic Jond
Lexington
McGrew Mines
C. W. Hamlin
Congress
Waverly
Hamlin
Hell
Hamiro
Harry Blee
Poke
Farmers and Stockman informs county readers of world events
A local notice promotes The Farmer and Stockman Kansas City farm paper as essential reading for farmers and families to stay informed. The council minutes report August finances street lighting claims and street improvements including granite sidewalks on 20th street. Aull and the mayor make appointments and policy decisions while a ladder advertisement appears amid proceedings.
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Farmer and Stockman
Kansas City
Department of
Times
Yingling
Lexington Gas & Electric Co
Court House
Aull
20Th Street
South Street
Main Street
Mat Bley
Faught
Allen's Lung Balsams claims and cautions
An advertising fragment touts Allen's Lung Balsams as an opioid free remedy for coughs colds and croup. It asserts absolute safety and prompts readers to try the product to be convinced. The wording emphasizes safety and suitability for troublesome respiratory symptoms.
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Allen
County Court Proceedings and Road Work Updates
County Court met in regular session Monday approving half the land purchase price for Salt Fork Creek road changes and directing commissioners to build bridges and a fill on Gillon road with half the expense borne by the court. D. D. Martin’s dramshop petition in Bates City was refused for tax nonpayment concerns. Several cases were continued or hearings slated for October term, with river bank road report appeals and drainage ditch petitions moving forward. The court remains in session until Wednesday evening. judges will inspect the poor farm improvements Tuesday.
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P. J. Larkin
J. T. Groves
Willear
Salt Fork Creek
Gillon Gald Road
D. D. Martin
Dramshop
Bates City
Sccoupt
Martin
J. W. Bricken
Hicksis Bottom
Cornelles Gates
Verdin
River Bank Road
Waterloo
Starving to Death Aided by Eleatrq Bitters Cure
Mrs Mary H Walters of St Lisir St Columbia Ohio nearly starved before trying Eleatriq Bitters. She reports stomach weakness and nerves improved after use with a complete cure. Crenshaw Young druggist advertises the tonic as best health remedy guaranteed at 600.
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Mary H. Walters
St. Lisir St
Columbia
Ste
Crenshaw & Young Droggist
Missouri State Pair Percheron Show Attracts Top Breeders
The Percheron Registry Company of America with $800 cash prizes elevates the Missouri State Fair draft horse event. Renowned importers and expert judges from France will select premier animals, aiming to surpass all past exhibits in quality and scope. Exports data show cotton dominates U S commodities with high values in breadfruits, provisions, and iron and steel goods.
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Missouri
Percheron Registry Company of America
United States
France
Farming Sale Offers 146 Acre Waverly Area Land
For sale 146 acres located 2 percent miles southwest of Waverly. Described as one of the county’s best located farms, well improved. Terms available by contacting E IxvarnG Dover Mo for particulars. Also listed are four acres with six room house, cellar, fruit trees, and other improvements. Inquiries directed to Miss Nannin O Wintwrre Page Oak. Also note Fine sausage at Cafe Haekker.
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Waverly
Ixvarng
Dover
The Horseman and Cynic Exchange Jokes Over Horses
The Horseman asks if you ever saw a horse jump six feet over a gate, while The Cynic replies he didn’t know a horse had six feat.
Nubian Rock Temples of Ipsanpool Unearthed in Nubia
Ancient Nile temples in Nubia house 14 room rock apartments carved from solid stone. A massive veranda stone measures 5% feet by 52 feet with 18 foot thick base. Two rows of 30 foot pillars support colossal statues, with four additional 45 foot colossi before the temple. Ruins dated around 4,000 years old.
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Ipsanpool
Nile
Nubia
Altons Travel Excursion Bulletin Offers Return Rates
The Chicago and Alton Railway advertises summer tourism and home seekers excursions with return dates in 1900 and 1906, low Sunday rates from Higginsville to Kansas City Independence Oak Grove Odessa Alma Blackburn Marshall Sister and other stops, with stop over privileges and agent S A Vermillion in Higginsville Missouri guiding inquiries.
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Alloa
Delver
Col
Mloress
Vermillion
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Jugginnyville
Tthe
Alton
Kansas City
Higginsville
Independence
Sai
Oak Grove
Geing
Higginaville
Higgingville
Odessa
Wigginsville
Alma
Peiny
Hizelmville
Blackburn
Marshall
Kansas
City
Farms for Sale Near Lafayette County in Missouri
Landowner Ryland Todhunter of Lexington Missouri offers 150 to 200 acre farms for sale near Dover and Higginsville with easy access to schools and churches. Properties priced at ten dollars per acre below neighboring listings, limited in number, select parcels available now.
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Lafayette County
Dover
Higginsville
Mo. Pac Time Table TAST HOUNDS THAINE
A clipped timetable entry notes Loomis as the agent for Missouri Pacific lines. The fragment suggests schedule or agent designation with limited readable context. No clear event or outcome is present in the legible text.
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Council Proceedings
Department of Commerce and Labor
Ates
Europe
Japan
Haekker
THE
Altons
Ouupy
S.A. V
Chicago .& Alton Railroad
Higginsville, Mo
Ryland Todhunter
Lexington, Mo
Farm Insurance
Frank R. Howe
H. C. Stokes
J. W. Meng
Meng
B. F
Eaton
Lexington, Iio
Catron
Pac
Missouri-Pacific
Loomis
A. M P
Wellington
Acre
Concordia
Bie
Myrick
Jefferson Or
Boonville
Tal
Marshal Fat Oa
Oiht Waverly
Kanes City
Eae M
Reece
Ae Deesdeg Ttes
Wien
Beeset
Myriok
B. F. Eaton
W.G. McCaustansn, Frees
Barrano
Chabler
Trapers’ Bank
Mireson
KATY
Mantas & Teram
Leggenis Chetictul
Tralna
Katy Flyer
Kansas City Southern Railway
Southwest
Indiana Territory
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
Pirat
Ude
Valdumant
Dutton, Trav
Pass, Agt
Kansas City, Mo
Warner, G. I
Katsax City
F. B
Roesler, Trax
B. Waddell
Sandform
Ler Wallach
Lexington Savings Bank
Boors
Nicrosson
Walter Bwaddon
Rankin Puneie
Harton
Owalter
F. Ler Wallace
Mving Leve Losrs
Ncook
Maggie Hopths Bottin W Smith
F. Dee Wallace
Alizabeth A Wallace
Sandford Bellers
McCallgslend
Rlehn
BF Nicholson
Bianana Tinco
Inn
M. Cannon
Pold
Miss
Board OF Directors
Richani Field
S.J. Andrew J. Barnett Young G.M Catran Preck Beuie
William J, Morrison Lewis W, Coxford T. Bates
Rafus Yeure
Charles Dizon Commission Co
Stock Varde
Chas. M. Bowring
ATI
R L Mann
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