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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
8
A mixedHistoric notice includes funeral imagery and a business ad. It mentions insurance rate reductions around July 7 and urges customers to settle debts with John Taubman Son at Traders Bank Building. The fragmentary text blends poetic lines with a commercial notice from Roop 3 and 5.
In Paris the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Alliance Francaise was celebrated at the Sorbonne with a banquet. M. Paul Deschanel spoke on language growth noting French ranked fourth today with 58 million speakers while English leads with 116 million. total English speakers, including the US and colonies, reach about 143 million.
A French tenor named Roger was paid 1500 francs to sing at a wealthy financier's party but was ignored by guests and vanished after his performance. The next day he sent a note returning the 1500 francs and adding 500 francs for disturbing the conversation.
Insurance notice announces reduced rates by all Lexington companies for fire and tornado risks on dwellings, private barns, hay, grain, and farm properties. H. C. Wallace as agent promotes best rates. contact W Vy Curtie. Also advertises Chamberlains Chick Feed, cracked wheat, corn chops via Jos L Long Cash Grocer and Hurry Messenger Services. piano lessons by Miss Varie Loomis with fall term starting September 6.
Land and Money 1 has a few Lafayette county arms left for sale at reasonable prices. Some city residences and vacant lots are available to suit purchasers. Grats Bros. can be visited for arrangements. Contact E. B. Vaughn at phone 223 or 272 W. Curtis for details.
The Twice-a-Week Republic of St. Louis offers a three day St. Louis visit during the centennial celebration October 5 to 7. One finalist from each county wins $20 cash, railroad fare, theater tickets, and a chance at a grand upright piano as the top point earner earns the free trip for a Missouri resident. All Missourians aged any age may enter by securing subscriptions, with points counted until September 25.
Smyth asks about consistent economy practice. Smith replies that he did not always practice economy and admits that lying would remove the current obligation.
Clarksburg residents enjoy cheap gas at four cents per thousand cubic feet due to a network of wells within 25 miles. A single well has supplied the city for fifteen years, with over 5,000,000 cubic feet used daily. Nationwide, about a billion feet per day are produced nearby.
The anti opium commissioners in North China announce laws on opium prohibition. From this year through year five officials who smoke opium face strangulation, year six extends the penalty to gentry, and year seven to the common people.
A New York manager cites Mr. Muck Jee as claiming epides for a piece poised to be a sensational success in the "great way" era. Inquiry into the plot is blocked by the presence of ladies, implying confidential details cannot be shared.
A Washington Herald excerpt cites a humorous line about New Yorks size and population. It notes the idea that if everyone living in New York registered there, New York would be twice as tight. The exchange highlights a playful take on urban scale and registration.
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