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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
4
The Intelligencer notes readers’ interest in a big circus coming to town. Editors remind subscribers of subscription rates, with a penny-in-advance offer and mail handling at Lexington Post Office as a second class matter.
A reader urges recalling the Higginsville County Fair dates and attending. The statement ends with a patriotic note expressing relief at living in the United States rather than in Spain.
District Attorney Jerome plans to focus on ongoing public safety and legal reforms once the final disposition is reached in the Harry Thaw case. He intends to review procedures, assist victims, and support broader criminal justice improvements while awaiting closure of the high-profile matter.
A Senate vote by Bristow aligned with the pledges made to his constituents, signaling political courage and accountability. Supporters praise the decision while opponents scrutinize its implications for his reelection and party standards.
Miss Ida Tarbell recently received the degree of LL. D. The University of Chicago did not give it to her.
The project runs over budget, totaling roughly twice the initial forecast while taking three times as long as first projected. This reflects delays and added expenses affecting timeline and financing.
Concordia is planning a fair this year with events scheduled for October 15 and 16. Organizers promise a good event with community participation and activities for all ages.
A short statement warns that only a week remains before Missouri enforces the youth cigarette regulation, emphasizing the potential for law enforcement and penalties. The message frames the timing as crucial for young smokers and the state’s crackdown.
Those who have not seen the latest twenty dollar gold pieces may hope to view the new Lincoln pennies. The remark suggests upcoming novelty in U S coinage and public interest in changes to currency design.
A farmer with growing corn and a farmer with cut oats awaiting threshing do not view the rain the same way, reflecting how crop stages shape responses to weather.
The line warns that if breeding places are left unmo lested the fly will persist. It suggests persistent effort is needed to control the pest, or it will stay a long time.
A Platte City resident who ambushed others was himself lynched Monday morning, with the public taking swift action regardless of views on the justification. Local authorities offered no immediate comment as the incident unfolded in broad daylight.
Zeppelin took his airship to Cologne the other day. If the airship motors have certain propensities of automobile motors a little Cologne was the proper thing.
The speaker notes the tariff change matched expectations and blames the independent voter who believed he voted for a general cut but ended up backing Taft. The remark frames the political wager as a misread of policy and a political misstep for the voter.
The CER office notes the publishers face a period of flux as debts accumulate from relocating the shop. Local merchants warn the financial strain could affect deliveries and customer service until revenue stabilizes.
The House declined a proposal to appoint Speaker Joseph Cannon for 3,000 indicating he did not seek the position nor the government burden, reflecting his lack of interest in wielding the power.
The Kansas City Journal sports editor notes Jack Johnson believes a bout with Jeffries will probably never happen. The remark is criticized as poor language and sports knowledge.
A fragment lists various solicitation efforts including a deaf boy seeking funds for education a San Diego orphan asylum fundraiser a foreign cleric asking aid for Barcelona natives and a young man selling a Missouri atlas noting the general ineffectiveness of such appeals in the era.
A note of possible prosecutions surfaces as officers consider charging the Platte County lynchers. Indictment appears unlikely and securing a sentence seems nearly impossible, though press notices keep the issue in public view.
Some farmers oppose good roads fearing more autos to scare horses but concede that better roads would enable each farmer to afford an automobile soon.
Major journals including Collier's Harper's and the Saturday Evening Post condemn the current tariff conduct by Congress. They note time remains for shifts before the next election and suggest the dispute may widen or change stance as political dynamics evolve.
Lafayette county earns praise as the Concordia band helps mark the Sweet Springs Chautauqua climax. The region boasts two notable musical organizations, the Concordia and Lexington bands, unmatched in western Missouri.
Some contemporaries lament Roosevelt’s absence during tariff revision. The inference he would push a broad rate cut is unfounded. In fact, his record offers no proof he would have acted differently from his weaker successor, though he might have stirred noise and confusion.
A humorous riff on how Higginsville and Lexington challenge poets. The piece notes Higginsville easily fits in rhyme schemes while Lexington lacks a natural rhyming end, suggesting humorous but impractical verse about visiting Lexington.
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