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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1920
Page
5
An article notes tanks adapted for civilian use in Savoy, transforming armor into high capacity caterpillar passenger vehicles. These mountain-climbing machines handle rough terrain and are shown guiding tourists over trails and logs, blending military design with alpine travel.
The text notes 1918 as a pivotal year for spinning in Japan with 177 mills in the district under 45 companies, 96 million dollars in subscribed capital, and significant production of spindles and yarn. It cites 3,175,768 ring spindles, substantial yarn output, and employment of male and female operatives with daily wages.
A brief note discusses piano advantages and listening quality. It references the Statesman and questions understanding, noting hearing capability and potential merits of piano playing. The text hints at evaluation of musical points and audience perception.
Fragmentary note references a term from the recent war describing a device that failed to explode. Mentions its application to statesmen or presidential hopes, with a possible misprint or garbled location Birmingham Age.
A garbled quotation appears about foreign lines and national change, referencing Pearl Necklaces and Birmingham Age Herald. The text is fragmentary, with no coherent event or clear entities beyond scattered terms.
A fragmentary report notes K Ogo, proprietor of a fountain, on the verge of ruin as a judge weighs the situation. The text is garbled but suggests financial or legal pressure threatening the business.
Fragmentary note reads as if outlining a link between income tax and a group named Ferteroms. Text is garbled and hard to parse but implies financial or policy discussion related to taxation and a named entity.
Professor Gaston Bonnier reported to the French Academy that plants transplanted from lowland to the rocky summit of the Pic du Midi at 10 000 feet rapidly adapt their form. One specimen showed no change while the mountain variant became stunted and hairy with leaves that shifted from glossy green to a russet hue, illustrating rapid environmental adaptation.
An amateur psychologist on icy sidewalks observes youths sliding safely while fearing a fall. A New York Evening Sun writer argues temperament through risk taking. The piece notes crossing ice like a dry street and cites erosion as a broader danger from slips and tumbles.
In a Christmas box arrival tale a mother asks a three year old if he remembers his US navy cousin Ben. The child, bold in naval knowledge, replies that Ben must have sailed over in the Mayflower, showing his ship familiarity.
A brief quote discusses a man praised by his wife and friends, noting her view that she is lucky to have him and that her circle is kind-hearted enough to keep her content. The snippet reflects social perceptions of marital admiration and community support.
A terse exchange notes that some soviet people may have good ideas yet questions hearing them amid constant shouting. The remark implies a tense, noisy discourse where voices overwhelm thoughtful discussion.
Witty remark questions whether the former Kaiser will be tried by the allies. The quip suggests that if a trial occurs he would face a chopping logic as punishment. No further details or context are provided in the fragment.
Report comments that people are taking prohibition seriously and giving it notable attention in business circles, with analysts noting a shift in attitude and heightened consideration of policy implications.
W B Trites lauds the London bobby as tall strong with pink white skin and the gentlest manner. He recalls a Piccadilly scene with drums trumpets and household cavalry and a polite exchange about royal pageantry. Also notes Kansas City relatives visiting and local home sewage disposal systems feature.
Stamps issued by new European states reflect recent freedom. Czecho-Slovakia shows a lion tearing slavery, Jugoslavia depicts a man breaking bonds, and Leitonia marks liberation from bolsheviks with a design of two embracing women, a skull, and a rotting bush under an aurora borealis over Riga.
A Louisville County Journal quotation shows a profiteer defending high gains during conflict. He states no expenditure can recover losses, and his income grows faster than he can admit. The exchange frames wartime profiteering with sharp cynicism about economic sacrifice.
A Birmingham Age-Herald item notes a famed aviator dazzling the town during a visit. The crowd spots him overhead in a long tail coat, but the silk hat belongs to the reception committee chairman. The flying guest becomes the talk of the day as the town cheers a national figure.
In a Birmingham Age-Herald discussion a speaker argues for deporting anyone with an unpronounceable name while another commentator says the remark goes too far. The debate labels such views extremist and calls for limits on ethnic names.
A quip about the worth of a dollar prompts a remark that one does not know its value. The exchange notes uncertainty over whether a dollar is worth 30 or 40 conte in the current context. It reflects casual idle chat on currency value.
A fragment notes a private stock toast about aqua pura and toasty banquets, while a murky line questions actions if government officials become aware. The readable text hints at satire or coded critique amid unclear context.
An unusual classified snippet lists a 40 acre farm for sale 144 miles west of Lexington with quick possession offered. It also advertises Watkins products from Watkins Company in Winona Minnesota and seeks an agent or bondable man to sell Watkins farm goods with a substantial income prospect. A lost coral bead string is offered for return to Miss Emma Reinhard in Lexington area. Additionally a fur bearing rabbits buy/sell firm in Fargo North Dakota invites listings and price quotes. 3-15-1mo.
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