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Newspaper

Lexington Intelligencer

Location

Lexington, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1908

Page

2

Real Estate Transfers Listed With Various Sums

Real estate transfers show numerous parcels exchanged between individuals and couples with varied sums from 50 to 6400 dollars. Notable entries include Oma Gordon selling a lot for 4000 and Peter H Larkin selling land for 6400 to Michael Larkin, plus multiple adjacent trades among Bettie Camper, Caroline Stewart, and J W Shouse. Also mentions Lyon & Healy piano sale offering thousands of pianos at easy terms amid a building relocation.

Bettie Camper Caroline Stewart G M Darnett Woodland UT Gibson LL. Ryland WH Greer J C.kelley HW McNeel Ramsey John Schroeder Arthur Frerking Henry Agert S J ES Gann Earl Brannan Peter H Larkin Michael Larkin J A Kemper McVoy C A Chamblin MecVoy HA Blanchard Isephene Martin Annie Campbell Wim Goodwin JH Ewing G Ec Lyon & Healy Adams Street Chicago

Son Succeeds Father Gordon as Traveling Representative

Lafayette Gordon Jr of Lexington, son of Hon John P Gordon state auditor elect, has taken over as traveling salesman for Buxton Skinner Stationery Co of St Louis and visited Richmond Tuesday. He was a popular commercial traveler whose nomination and election aided his rise to public office. The son is seen as a likely successor to his father when he assumes the post next January.

Lafayette Gordon Lexington John P. Gordon Buxton & Skinner Stationary Company St. Louis Richmond Gordon, Jr Richmond Conservator

Political quibbles and酒 booze rows in Cass County

A Cass County Democrat Wantup item comments on Republican criticism of Democrat officials over Bryan’s defeat, accusing some Democrats of misapprehensions and alleging boodle. It also cites a St. Louis banquet rumor about beer, and an ad for a Christmas photograph at the Picture Shop run by J. O. Goffin with phone 245.

Bryan Hadley St. Louis Cass County J. 0 Goffin

Postcard line features Lexington views by L E Mark

A compact description notes a line of post cards showcasing Lexington scenes by L E Mark. The text hints at prints priced 10 to 31 cents each and references Mrs. L E Mark, indicating a local card series sale or catalog item.

Lexington

Weary of Sweet Sounds: Tickets Passed On

A woman tried to give away two concert tickets door to door in her New York building. Neighbors declined with thanks, citing lack of music in their souls. A friend noted irony, saying violinists’ neighbors seldom attend.

New York

Norwegian inventor models water tight fish phone for boats

The London Times reports a Norwegian inventor has created a water tight micro phone in a sealed box that can be immersed in the sea and linked to a fishing boat. The device detects shoal movements and unique sounds of different fish as they swim, aiding fishermen in locating herring, mackerel, and flat fish before they reach vessels.

London Times L’electricien

Turn About J Barton King On English Lodging Habits

Philadelphia cricketer J Barton King comments on English lodging houses during his cricket tour. He recalls an Oxford friend who moved from lodgings to a flat due to high landlady charges. A tale about a landlady offering to replace a missing spirit case leads to a quip about who pays.

J. Barton King Philadelphia Mr. King Oxford

Salome discourse sparks sharp satire from Ethel Barrymore

At a New York dinner Miss Ethel Barrymore lampoons the Salome dance and its dancers noting a critic's reproach over a missing ring and the dancer's reply about hiding her figure, while the manager cites concern with her attire.

Ethel Barrymore New York

Empire Style Debutante Frocks and Hats Describe Revival

In Empire style detailing, debutantes wear chiffon frocks with high satin belts, square neck bodices, and puffed shoulder sleeves. Hats feature garden hat plumes and feather banks. The empire revival is described as elongating the feminine figure toward greater height and slimness.

Faith and Hope Barbs Over Wedding Promise

Mayme questions why marry if love is absent. Maybelle replies she will love after marriage. He promises to shave his French beard on their wedding morning.

Mayme Maybelle

Umpire Declines Talk on People Rule Question

A nervous man, a baseball umpire, dismisses a patriot's query about whether the people should rule. He says he is prejudiced against the idea and offers no stance.

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