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Newspaper

Lexington Intelligencer

Location

Lexington, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1912

Page

5

Missouri State Fair: a state owned showcase for Missouri

The Missouri State Fair, now twelve years old, is presented as a people owned institution showcasing farm, garden, orchard, and vineyard products. It highlights the Boys' Corn Contest, livestock exhibitions, county displays, and educational exhibits from state schools and universities. Sedalia hosts visitor accommodations, with info services at the Bureau of Information. The fair runs September 28 to October 4, aiming to be the nation’s best with an extensive amusements lineup and notable bands.

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Miss Dorothy De Vonda Features at Missouri State Fair

Missouri State Fair program for Sedalia from Sept 28 to Oct 4 promises top attractions. Balloonist Miss Dorothy De Vonda will make daily ascensions and parachute leaps, joined by Ringlings and the Five Sisters Merkle. Daily races and free exhibits ensure continuous entertainment all week.

Missouri Sedalia Five Sisters Merkle New York Five Sisters America Dorothy DeVonda United States Ringlings Palr

Wilson Defends Party Unity and Reforms in New Jersey

Sea Girt New Jersey Governor Woodrow Wilson defends political machines as potentially essential and urges the Democratic party to prove it is the worthy instrument of the people. He cites unity, reform aims, and the need to carry out programs. the piece also notes an Lexington Missouri ordinance changing Bloom Street grade per 1870 and 1912 profiles, read August 19, 1912.

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Great Duty of Adjustment in Woodrow Wilson Speech

Excerpt from Woodrow Wilson's acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination, urging national unity and the duty of accommodation among competing interests to bind the nation as partners rather than rivals. It frames harmony as essential to fair dealing and collective progress.

Woodrow Wilson

Wilson Faces Historic Accessibly Presidency Assertion

The statement claims Wilson would be the most accessible president in White House history and describes him as typically a Democratic man.

Wilson White House

Wilson as best equipped man since Lincoln for presidency

A newspaper card frames Wilson as the best equipped presidential candidate since Lincoln, underscoring strong leadership and preparedness in the political contest. The wording suggests high regard for his qualifications and statesmanship in a period of national debate.

Wilson Lincoln

George W Perkins Named Dally Progressive Supporter

George W Perkins is identified as a declared Dally Progressive supporter in the local notice, indicating partisan alignment and civic engagement within the community.

George W Perkins

Ordinance on Railroad Street Grade From 13th to 20th Streets

Ordinance requires restoring Railroad Street grade to the original profile set by the City Council on August 22 1870 and filed in 1912. The profile will be inserted in the Book of Grades after a 10 day publication period.

18Th Street 20Th Street Lexington Missouri 13Th Street

Ordinance on Oneida Street Grade Insertion

The ordinance provides grade corrections for Oneida Street from the east line of 18th Street to the west line of the original grade set August 22, 1870 and inserts the profile in the Book of Grades. It states the ordinance to take passage and approval.

Grade of Franklin Avenue from 8th street west to 8th street east

The grade of Franklin Avenue from the west line of 8th Street to the east line of 8th Street is changed from the original grade set August 22, 1870 to the grade shown in the profile prepared by the City Engineer and filed August 19, 1912 in the Book of Grades of the City.

Franklin Avenue 8Th Street Lexington Missouri

Passage Effect Notice

Ordinance passage and approval recorded on the 19th day of August with one reading completed and publication to follow for 10 days as required by ordinance.

Paving Twentieth Street to Lexington Branch grade

City Council of Lexington resolves to pave Twentieth Street from Main Street south line to north rail of the Missouri Pacific Mallroad Lexington Branch with concrete base and vitrified brick wearing surface. Excludes sidewalks, using special assessments funded by property charges. Adopted August 19, 1912.

Twentieth Street Main Street Missouri Pacific Lexington City of Pacific R Y Franklin Ave South Street Twentieth and South Sts Hugh C. Rogers General Revenue Fund A. E. Taubman

Auto buyer alert offers runabout before Aug 15

You can buy a good little runabout for about one third of its cost if taken by August 15. Engine and transmission recently overhauled, worn parts replaced, and a new set of rubber tires installed. See Marcus Simpson at Aultville for price and demonstration.

Marcus Simpson Aultville

Sweet Corn and Tomatoes For Canning Sale

O C Willson offers sweet corn and tomatoes for canning purposes for sale. Phone 330.

O. C. Willson Phone

Apples and Grapes for sale by C. C. Willson

Jonathan Apples and Grapes advertised for sale in any quantity by C C Willson with phone contact 330.

Jonathan C. C. Willson

Coal Supply Notice From George Movaphgan

A concise procurement notice from George Movaphgan inviting bids for coal delivery. The office advertises capacity to furnish coal beats, requesting prompt sour pitton age and timely orders, referencing Mine 122 and plane S47 GEORGE MOVAPGHAN for contact.

George Movapghan

Tabletop grill offers simultaneous steak chops and bacon

A compact device cooks steak chops and bacon at once on a glowing coil surface. The tabletop setup heats evenly, allowing multiple meats to sear together for quick meals.

Boil or steam eggs while toasting under grill

A brief note describes boiling or steaming eggs beneath the grill while toasting bread and suggests attaching the setup to a lamp socket for power.

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