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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
5
The Journal notes treason as the gravest offense in monarchies and outlines differing practices. In Italy capital punishment is not imposed and in Portugal it is not used. Under the united kingdom law a king's killing is a capital offense and trials align with murder, though the crown may choose decapitation over hanging.
A humorous exchange centers on a man describing a remarkable nose and a doctor replying that it came from the decanter. The brief dialogue captures wit in a medical context.
A aggrieved woman argues plans for houses must change as she vows to design homes herself. She condemns low washtubs sinks and hall dumb waiters and urges improvements to closets and layout to suit female living needs.
Fragmentary classified style notice offering sale of livestock and a five room tidune on Hloom street. Mentions contact person T-Mtr R. Field and a join option with Eggleston. Readable details are limited and some names and terms are unclear.
Hamilton Wright Mabie says every woman should earn $5,000 a year to support the souls of men and keep life’s pieties alive. He contends the current industrial system forcing women to work at all hours won’t endure and laments women laboring away from home like men, believing men need someone at home to care for their souls.
An essay deflates the idea that women are charming only when they are stupid, noting how some men claim that women who think are disliked. The piece probes gender biases and challenges the stereotype with pointed social commentary.
Leon Scott invented the phonograph in 1855, with his device embodying the core principles of later recorders. Thomas A. Edison secured his first phonograph patent in 1877 and introduced the first commercial model in 1888.
A lively antidog ordinance meeting saw attendees spar over speaker muzzle rules with biting remarks from several participants. The exchange highlights tensions surrounding public discourse and decorum.
Advertisement for concrete walls and foundations by Ashurst contractor offering best planitoid steps and walks with affordable prices and a note of loyalty and quality service.
All property owners and renters are notified to clear out the Rutters in front and at the side of their homes, and the city will burn off the same. By order of the Street and Alley Committee. James N. Price, Mayor
An advertorial note states ice cream will be furnished from a wagon and cream can be served at a farm upon request, with special attention promised at parties. Mentions a person named John R. Potts in the text.
See us for prices for all hauling on short notice relight merchandise morning and evening planes handled with care Caldwell Drey er CurtisPhones 842 278 or 278
A physician asserts that severe piles can be cured at home with a simple daily bowel movement regimen. He cites letters from cured patients nationwide and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative restoring natural bowel action. Sold by druggists at 50 cents and 1 dollar per bottle.
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