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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1903
Page
6
A flowing verse by J. M. Lawls describes a father's proud, tender gaze as he watches a child grow. The narrator likens the baby's innocence to angels and Cupid, noting the joy of mornings, warm hearts, and shared moments. The piece evokes family love and ties to the parent’s pride in the child.
On a river bridge Richard, worn by poverty and recent losses, contemplates suicide for his wife’s sake, then meets a one-armed millworker with a hopeful outlook and a fiancé awaiting marriage. The two men exchange stories of love, hardship, and resilience before parting, leaving Richard resolved to take a new job and cherish his wife and children.
An account of North American snakes notes about 160 species with roughly 20 venomous, many nonvenomous and easy to handle. The writer shares personal experiences catching various snakes, describes water snakes as irritable but harmless, and recounts a water snake mother producing 19 young. Snakes feed on animals with size affecting prey, and notes impressive jaws enabling large prey intake.
A quirky Washington demonstration highlights a child tearing into a string with a tooth. Although the event lacks broader context, onlookers describe playful curiosity and inventive kid logic showcased during the gathering.
Directory lists court convening days for Circuit and Criminal Courts in Lexington and Mivgiesville with names of clerks judges and officials, plus probate county court and city offices and parish churches and fraternal organizations. Includes Mayors, councilmen, officers, school directors, and county officers, with church services and multiple local organizations.
Local timetable lists Missouri State Express No 1M Eastbound at 0 50 and No 6 Slazer Accommodation 7208 pm. No 10 Calif and Cole Limited 7 48 pm. No 7 Slater Accommodation Sundays only at 0 00 am. No 18 Louis West Limited 10 40 pm. No 116 Way Freight with LDG06 am Westbound. No 7 Calif and Colo Limited 6 2 am. No 1 K O Ventibulnd Express 19 26 pm. No MW Missouri State Express 4 34 pm. No 107 Way Freight listing incomplete.
Train schedules show daily arrivals at North Lexington with No 2 and No 0 express trains. Lexingto n routes include a 7 40 a m daily bus to connect with trains at North Lexington and a through connection at Lexington Junction. G P A J Hack Topeka Kansas is listed as agent contact.
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