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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
3
Sales of this tire rose 96 percent in the first half of the year, showing that the Firestone 34 delivers more mileage, economy, and comfort at low cost. Firestone emphasizes the tire is scientifically balanced by specialists, ensuring all four tires on a small car provide uniform service.
In Galena Illinois the town reels from a gas outage as households endure coal and oil stoves. The piece traces a century of gas use from General Grant era to recent rates, notes a receiver’s control and city petitions to restore supply, and highlights the hardship of cooking without gas.
Public notice from Missouri Lafayette County states Harry Briscoe convicted of murder in 1913 is seeking parole after 25 years in Jefferson City. A public hearing before the State Prison Board will be held on the second Monday in August 1920 at the penitentiary hearing office. Citizens may submit written comments by that date.
Beat the H. C. of L. We still have a few lots in South Side Addition offered at old prices making them look cheap in these times of high prices. No better investment can be made. One-half of living could come from a garden if you don’t build now. Terma to suit pur. Aull Wilson & Waddell.
A renowned criminal recalls how a nine year old reformatory sentence doomed him to crime. The judge told him he would never lead a decent life, a prophecy he says pushed him toward repeated prison terms and a lifelong criminal path. The youth believed the judge’s verdict and acted to fulfill it.
A remark notes that no man would approve a recall if it could be applied to himself, while Olves, an author, adds that a recall would be used against others. The quote reflects skepticism about recalls and accountability in political processes.
Two Chicago children visiting grandparents on a Mullcie area farm observe milking and learn where milk comes from. A playful sister and brother debate the cow’s treatment and the value of milk as they explore the barn in this early 20th century scene.
A Preneh naval rehuttler proposes a freighe system using boats in two parts to enable loading while the engine runs. The design allows a single engine to serve two or more boats, offering economy by avoiding idle power during loading and enabling continued freight transport in rough seas.
A London Tit-Bits item reports a courtroom exchange where Maintif is pressed about a kiss. The reply hints at a figurative clue as the witness answers with a theatrical phrase about his arias. The dialogue suggests a satirical tone on honesty and performance.
The pupil notes Hawaiiens sell their stringed instruments at a price per uke. The teacher asks for the meaning of perike and to use it in a sentence. The exchange centers on old terms and spelling variations in a classroom setting.
A fragmented quotation expresses envy of wealth and resignation over burdens of the rich. The speaker notes past envy, now changed, and mentions difficulties tied to having help. The piece conveys social contrast and personal weariness without specific events or names.
A Kobe Japan railroad crossing uses a Stop Look Listen sign to deter suicides after 160 deaths in six months. The site, a junction of highway and rail, has drawn many locals seeking to end their lives by sea or rail. Authorities note changing methods and places reflect a grim fashion in despair.
In County Donegal the belief is that 12 000 horsepower could be made available. Galway is said to possess streams capable of producing 340 horsepower in a ten hour day. The Falls of Kil laloe could total about 2 000 horsepower. Combined low head waters could form a substantial sum as fuel costs rise after the war.
Washington was the first city to adopt a commission form of government on June 11 1878. The system arose from unique conditions in a city without votes and under congressional control, not meant as a model. Galveston Texas followed in 1901 as the next example.
A reader voice vents about an $8 steak that was so tough they pounded it for half an hour. The note playfully blames a spouse for the disappointing meal and imagines harsher remedies for the butcher.
A strange vessel, described as a weasel of two parallel metal cylinders, is under construction in New Orleans for the French government. The design promises resilience by having the second cylinder support the hull if one is damaged.
A heated exchange questions a competitor's spirit amid claims about a $12 per quart water race. The argument centers on costs and public interest as observers critique the event's integrity and competitive spirit.
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