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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1902
Page
6
A polemic on lying as the basis of crime argues that deception underpins almost every wrongdoing from petty theft to political diplomacy. It cites how courts rely on biased expert testimony and notes the remedy lies in teaching truthfulness to the rising generation and condemning falsehood.
A short theological note discussing perceived poison in contemporary fiction. Reverend Mills from Pawor First Presbyterian Church offers cautions about modern narratives and their moral implications.
A local critic condemns modern novels and magazines for promoting vice and crime. He argues fiction cannot replace solid reading, decries realism as a snare, and urges a broad ban on such works from bookstores and libraries. He compares printed pages to a threat akin to disease and questions moral purity in homes.
The Frisco system unveils a rebuilt route through the Ozarks to Fort Worth and Dallas with a new passenger train. The train features reclining chairs, Pullman sleepers, observation cars, a dining room forward, alacarte meals, and electric lighting. Fred Harvey oversees dining, with library services and newspapers. Expanded service also covers Fort Smith and Paris to Texas.
The State of Missouri Lafayette County Circuit Court case against Currie Cowild et al seeks tax delinquent land sale of Lot two block forty two West addition Lexington Missouri. Plaintiffs demand payment of taxes for years 1806 1807 1809 with interest and costs and warn defendants to appear at the next term or risk judgment by default. Publication ordered in Lexington weekly intelligencer for four consecutive weeks.
Letters of Administration on the estate of Joho Zorsing deceased were granted to the undersigned on the third day of August in the prelate court of Lafayette county Iowa. All persons having claims against said estate must exhibit them for allowance to the administrator within two days from the date of said letters or be barred forever. Third day of August Mer ERVIN ZAYING Administrator
Notice to Bridge Contractors announces the award to the lowest bidder for a wooden bridge project from Dover to Hodge. Work at the site starts at 10 00 AM with bond maintenance required. The official commission warns against rejection of bids.
Local butcher advertises a full line of fresh and home killed meats with constant stock and prompt free delivery across the city. Telephone orders receive quick attention. Call to visit.
The Burlington routes rail service from Kansas City promises through connections to Northwest destinations via Denver and Colorado Springs with summer trips advertised at about $1500 round trip. It lists trains to Denver via the Dry Colorado Summer Tours and routes to St Louis and Chicago with various low excursion fares.
The Mirror announces a one year subscription price of five cents and a free book incentive. It promotes a new Higgincrvite Memorial edition and lists possible gift lines for subscribers. The notice is signed by Will Ward Mitchell of Dover, Maine.
Notice from the commission detailing a bridge letting on Friday September 12 at Ut 10 Bolerk. It references plans for a new approach and structure named the Rockin bridge. Readiness and bids are sought. details available at the listed office and bond for muinien of 3 Shag bert me aw wa.
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