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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1908
Page
4
The Intelligencer notes announcements from the Democratic party and local officials. Charles McGhell seeks nomination for Governor. George Sullivan runs for Assessor of Lafayette County. Public notices reference primary actions and party procedures.
A Kansas City banquet last Monday saw several conversions while Missouri fruit growers fear chilly May blasts. The county local option campaign to date remains clean, though a harsh Thursday morning chill could push growers toward different occupations.
A number of confirmed hoboes have been mooching Lexington, using the current miners strike as an excuse. It generally is one of these men up to kk to see his union card.
From the Star report it appears the Democrats will win the upcoming Kansas City municipal election. The paper notes William R. Nelson has been ridiculed for withholding publicity about Democrat news, eroding public faith in the Star’s coverage.
At a March 17 Sedalia conference the Constitutional Amendment group resolved to use its best efforts to elect in 1910 a General Assembly that will vote to submit to Missouri voters a constitutional amendment prohibiting the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes within the state.
The Intelligencer notes gratitude from subscribers who have settled accounts under the new prepay system. Most approve of the change as it ends forced gau paper draws and reflects minimal objections to the Postmaster General's regulation.
A local piece argues for county supervision of schools and a tax increase in Lafayette county and Lexington. It criticizes teachers resisting oversight, endorses schoolboard urges, and predicts broader public spirit and higher taxes to fund educational facilities and future citizens.
The Kansas City speech by William Jennings Bryan is praised as masterful and clear in its democratic principles. He argues for state regulation of railroads, warns against centralization in Washington, defends tariff issues to curb trusts, and frames his aims as beneficial legislation if elected.
A number of Lafayette County manufacturers were notified by the State Labor Bureau in Jefferson City for failure to furnish required statements. They were warned to comply by April 10 or their names would be turned over to the Prosecuting Attorney to commence proceedings.
Letter from C A Phillips urges voters to adopt county supervision of schools to boost efficiency and justify costs. He cites Lafayette County spending about 49 409 dollars on schools with 30 000 in towns and 3 500 for administration, arguing supervision is a sound business proposition and will raise educational quality.
Delinquent back tax books for personal and real property have been turned over for suit. Under county court order and collector, taxes will be collected in townships after May 1 1908 for personal tax and at the August circuit court term for real estate. Call to settle before May 1 1908 to save costs. Onanewce Vivion Back Tax Attorney.
Miss Lillian Moorehead entertained her card club and eight local men at whist on Thursday evening. Four tables framed a fast, engaging game. Robert Bates and Miss Besy Evans won the pickee a book and a beautiful well pin respectively. After the play a dessert was served, topping an unexpectedly high Moorea stand.
Miss Neves delivers a refined reading of Beethoven and Chopin with clean attacks and mature interpretation. Her Liszt and Chopin works test endurance and virtuosity, signaling strong future potential under Mr. King’s guidance. mixed in are local ads for seeds, ladders, and feed services.
Notice is given that a meeting of the stockholders of the Lexington Building and Loan Association in Lexington Missouri will be held at the secretary's office 1119 Franklin Avenue on Tuesday April 3 1908 at 9 o'clock a m for electing thirteen directors to serve for the ensuing year W G McCauswann President Cras W Looms Secretary
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