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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1906
Page
9
Merrill A Teague denounces bucket shop thieves in a bold call to national reform. He targets telegraph firms landlords newspapers and police, urging federal action to bar mail and curb speculation. He promises readers a fight to end the fraud and punish offenders.
Odessa Ledger reports G H Hereford and son Herbert traveling to Chicago and Milwaukee, with Clarkyon Hereford joining. Rev McGrew conducting a protracted meeting at Greenton Baptist Church next week from 10 AM and 8 PM. Farris attends. Rev J W Flack dies at 66 in Hat City. new hotel built, farmer reads The Farmer and Stockman. World’s News and Intelli orncER subscription notices.
Five years after leaving a ranch in Monitor Valley, Jim Butler carried six burros across southwestern Nevada chasing luck in a mountain range 150 miles from a railroad. He found rock at Spnope Spring and, after a skeptical Belmont crowd dismissed it, a young lawyer had it assayed. The samples yielded several hundred dollars to the ton in gold silver, transforming a lone prospector into a stamped hero of a remote place.
Dauber I states his marine specialty and claims few share his unique perspective on ships. Capt Saltah echoes a sharp counterpoint, suggesting more wrecks would occur if others handled ships as Dauber does.
Sir William Crookes claims forthcoming revelations on new elements. He has studied phosphorescent glow of some earths and believes the spectrum indicates two or three new bodies awaiting chemical isolation.
A recruiting station chief dismisses a man with a long Spanish name Don Emilio de Sance Ravanini. The next day the same applicant returns as Frederick Rogers in a softer voice and is accepted. The anecdote, cited by the Christian Register, illustrates identity and name bias policies in early naval enlistment.
A Houston Post quote exchange discusses opinions on whether the world is round or flat. The dialogue presents contrasting views on union rights and the nature of disagreement, ending with a light remark about the world’s shape when someone is nearby.
A teacher admonishes Tommy for misbehavior while the bright boy replies with a quip about making after dinner speeches, revealing a cheeky outlook and wordplay.
Farm for sale 148 acres located 24 miles southwest of Waverly. Described as well located and well improved. Inquiries to E. Zersixo, Dover, Mo, for particulars. Asking price around 12,300 dollars. Also another listing: four acres, four room house, good barn, fruit trees, and timber on site. Contact Miss Naxxin, Willelte, Page City, Missouri.
Special return rates on Sunday excursions via the Alton line from Higginsville Missouri to Kansas City Independence Oak Grove Odessa Alma Blackburn Marshall Slater and more with liberal limits and stopper privileges. S.A. Vermillion, Ticket Agent, Chicago and Alton Railroad, Higginsville.
A partial timetable lists eastbound Missouri State Express trains toward Peoria Bloomington and St. Louis with varied daily and Sunday service. Connections include routes to Chicago, Slater, and other points, plus several named trains like The Yommer and The Early Bird.
Lands offered by RYLAND TODHUNTER of Texington Mo include 5 farms in Lafayette County ranging 150 to 200 acres each. Located near Dover and Higginsville with good access to schools and churches. Prices listed at 10 dollars per acre below neighboring sales with no better bargain available.
The Twice-a-Week Republic of St. Louis and Farm Progress offer a free 24 by 32 inch colored picture titled The Departure of the Bride from the Home of Washington with a one year subscription payment of one dollar. The image depicts George Washington at his Virginia home bidding farewell, produced in sixteen colors on heavy paper. The offer may be withdrawn at any time and is available to present subscribers by adding a year to their time. Remittance by post office money order bank draft or registered mail.
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