Winner's Proposition for Electric Rail Bridge to Lexington
The Intelligencer argues for building an electric railway from Kansas City to Lexington with a river bridge to connect Lexington to north bank towns and Lafayette County. It touts benefits for seeds road, factories, schools, streets, trade, and new city growth, urging citizen support and noting Missouri Pacific and river crossings. It also mentions St Louis World's Fair progress, Judge Zachrita's anticipated decision, and local divorce case and Dowager Empress Frederick's burial events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Lexington
Lafayette County
Mr. Winner Bss
Missouri River
Ray County
Missouri Pacific
Sedalia
St. Loui
Zachrita
St. Louis
Lexington’s gilt edged credit strengthens Missouri towns
Lexington’s credit, like Missouri towns, is gilt edged. One book recently paid a premium for an issue of 22,004 percent local schoolhoods. The Kansas City Journal notes the strong municipal standing and high value placed on local school funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesington
Iexington
Missouri
Kansas City Journal
Americans Help John Sail and Tax Burden
A rough estimate states Americans in England pay five million dollars yearly for John Ball's support. Those earning under eight hundred dollars annually escape taxation. A fire damaged a barn near Blackburn late Saturday night, with five horses seven mules and substantial corn and hay. Henry Russell of Kansas City, visiting his father David Russell, departed Tuesday for McAlester Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
England
John Ball
D. A. Hancock
Blackburn
Henry Russell
Kansas City
David Russell
McAleste Springs
When Tired And Weary With the Beat and Travel
A brief urging readers to take a respite after long travel or daily labor, inviting a pause at a local venue. The line hints at hospitality or a stopover place, capturing a moment of rest from the road.
The Fort Luncheon and Lounge Offerings
The Fort advertises a place to secure a good luncheon and a refreshing drink of top quality beverages, plus a delightful smoke in cooling shade.
Mobile Devastated as Trop Storm Isolates City
South storm swept Atlanta reports a tropical storm isolating Mobile Alabama from the outside world. Damage seen along Mobile’s waterfront with uncertain loss of life as communications fail and floodwaters rise. The storm threatens nearby Mississippi Sound islands home to French fishermen amid historical fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Gulf Coast
Mobile
Als
Western Union
Associated Press
Mississippi Sound
Fort Morgan
Watermelons, smallpox claim, and railroad news in Missouri
Missouri headlines note ample watermelons selling 20 to 30 cents in cities. Kansas City reports likely eradication of smallpox and a dirt campaign may begin. Hat trust with 26 million capitalization. General Bates takes command in Missouri. Merriam relinquishes. Buckley named state geologist with $3,000 salary. Louisiana Purchase Exposition events and preparations under way. A wedding in Lexington area and local notices on singing, wheat buying, and mill announcements accompany diverse items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
City
John C. Bates
Department of Missouri
Fitzhugh Lee
Merriam
E. B. Buckley
Wiskee
Missouri
John A. Gallaher
Warrensburg
St. Louis
Hale
David K. Francis
Louisiana Purchase Expostton
Chicago
Thomas H. Carter
McKinley
Canton
Executors Notice Stops The Cones Ard Works
Notice to creditors and heirs in Lafayette county regarding the estate of the deceased Sarah H Deng. The executor requires claims to be presented within one year from the date of letters, or they will be barred. Public notice dated August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otth Pally
Sarah H Deng
Lafayette Minacnari
Davide
Bamidel
J Histo
Hall's Great Discovery for Kidney and Bladder Ailments
A marketing notice proclaims Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, nocturnal emissions, rheumatisim, and irregularities in men and women. It offers mail order, lists E W Hall as sole manufacturer, and cites multiple testimonial quotes and retailers.
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Ball
Hall
Yourar
P. Amall
Hk. E. W. Halli
Lowa
Waco
Texas
Crenshaw 4 Young
Beadtes Sowllog Geens
W. Hall
Louie
Roy
Purbrell & Davia
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Lafayette County Fair
J. T. Willis
Sam J. Kleinschmidt
C. A. Keith
the Intelligencer
Lexington Postotice
Globe Democrat
G.D
David Nation
David
Carrie
Currie
Frederick
Emperor Frederick
Richard Croker
Richard
New York
Peru
General News
Tonganoxie
Kas
Intelligencer
Lezington
Elizabeth Smith
Abe
W. FP
Missouri Pacifico
Arcana
Walter B. Weddell
Lexington Saviage Bank
Wm. Waddell
Aci
Winton
Page City
Wd&wil
BR. H
Wm. V. Curtis
McGrew Milling Co
B. H
Gillan
Mitchell Street
WLU
Spain
Coe
Marshal Democrat
Peeer
Ene
Maud
Higginsvill
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