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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
5
Constance Beverly, pursued by a store detective as a suspected shoplifter, escapes by disguising herself with a model’s dress and handbag, then evades pursuit through the crowded department store. A few days later a large box arrives via messenger from the department store as the sleuth remains unable to confirm the theft.
Congressman Sheppard of Texas recalls a Texas fair day opening with a large parade that stirred crowds. A base drum halted as the procession passed a guarder’s street while the drum major checked the drum, explaining he didn’t want to scare the hen hatching eggs at his house awaiting a prize for the chicks.
The special mortality report shows 24834 deaths by own action in five states and cities with registration laws from 1900 to 1904. Poison 6016 firearms 4938 hanging 3232 asphyxia 1487 cutting 1171 drowning 1059 jumping 252 crushing 87 other 2552. Insanity is the main cause. most deaths occur ages 40 to 49 and occur in summer.
New Yorks school statistics show 83 387 pupils in 19 high schools for 1906 07 with only 1 713 graduates and 403 earning commercial or technical certificates. About 6 708 left in the first year, 46 percent of entrants, indicating nearly half dropout in year one and more than half in the first two years.
A New York congressman Knapp interacts with a neighbor whose wife is an invalid. They rely on an English housekeeper to manage household affairs including meals. One morning she responds with a pun about serving hash for dinner on Wednesday.
A humorous fable recounts Hercules finishing the Augean stables and considering a spring election on a pure milk platform. Dairymen resist the plan, arguing pure milk is not beneficial, leaving Hercules overwhelmed by political pressure.
A witty exchange contrasts Green’s swift urban ascent with his farming origins. Journal entries note his rapid shift from rural life to a polished city figure as he rises in prominence in boxing circles. While one speaker mocks the change, the other hints at the adjusted daily routine from dawn to cocktail hour.
The senator moves into a gathered crowd around a roadside automobile where a punctured tire delays a speech. A man with a dinner pail explains the trouble, and the senator asks for details.
At Christys London an auction of the late Marchioness of Conyngham's art collection realized 21000 dollars for a silver ewer and dish weighing 90 ounces. The sale marked a record price for the items, reportedly a gift from George V to an ancestor of the marchioness.
The excerpt depicts a dramatic chase scene with a sleek red racer pursued by chic electrics and stylish touring cars. A struggling marriage threads through the high speed intrigue as the runabout endures hardship.
In a Tuesday afternoon matchup at Elke pastime farm Richmoni defeated the Commercial Club 4 to 0. The home team lacked their usual spark as every man seemed flat while Richmond’s experienced lineup outplayed them. Campbell reached third but was picked off attempting to steal home. Martin homered for Richmond.
W G Garver socialist candidate for governor spoke to a good sized crowd at the courthouse Thursday night. Bell's band played before the meeting and drew many attendees. Garver proved an able speaker who held the audience's close attention and addressed socialist misconceptions. Mrs S N Wilson returned Tuesday from Warrensburg. Trym olives priced at ten cents per quart in mason jars. Jos L Long Cash Grocer. W V Curtis and Lynn Gordon left Tuesday for a prospecting trip to Oklahoma.
A historical notice notes an ice cream wagon operator ready to furnish ice cream and to serve cream from a farm upon request. The ad promises special attention to parties and mentions an individual named John FR Potts in the fragment.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church will serve a dinner at the courthouse on Saturday August 8. Further particulars will be announced later. EK N Hopkins and his little son John returned Tuesday from a trip to Eminence Kentucky.
Caldwell Drevar and Curtis offer urgent hauling for weight and merchandise with piano moving included. They advertise phone numbers 642, 2784 and 278 for inquiries.
A bookstore advertises 200 volumes of recent fiction available for rent at 10 15 and 25 cents per week through E G Looms. The notice highlights the selection as very latest and best in fiction.
Insurance for all kinds of fire and tornado risks city and country hay and grain at right prices see W V Curtis.
Mr and Mrs John Wittenberg and their son Henry visited Holden Missouri to locate recent findings. I E Kellar, visiting his Lincoln Missouri parents, returned home Tuesday evening. Hinesleys Cigar Factory runs at full blast with cigars on sale nationwide. Miss Elizabeth Graves and party traveled to Kansas City Wednesday for a brief visit. Mr and Mrs CL Brelsford returned from Kansas City Tuesday evening.
Miss Charlies Suilth of Quincy Illinois and W. Mee. W, ML. Barves of Louisiana are guests of Mr and Mrs HL P Moody this week. The catalogue lists popular music and music books from the Callat store run by B G Logstis Book Store.
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