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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1907
Page
4
Veterans discuss festive mood and local events as Lexington lights up with a holiday scene. References to Santa, a turkey shoot, and a creditable Christmas edition frame a period of seasonal cheer against a backdrop of public figures and a wrecked schooner.
The $20 gold piece draws sharp criticism from an artistic standpoint. Public interest rises as observers await a specimen to study curiosity and gauge cultural reception.
Andrew Carnegie is described as an advocate of asset currency and regarded as an authority on assets, with remarks suggesting his strong influence in economic debates on asset valuation and monetary standards.
A volume of Mother Goose nursery rhymes is praised as an excellent present for a child. The verses educate entertain and fascinate and many jingles linger memory for a lifetime.
A drive seeks to place all fourth class postmasters under civil service rules to remove politics from the post office and relieve congressmen of a burdensome duty, reducing partisan conflicts in appointments and administration.
Kansas City papers disagree on Taft status with one declaring him dead and another claiming his nomination is certain. Quotes note Bryan eliminated in one account and Bryan as the Democratic choice in another, signaling conflicting interpretations.
The Kansas City Independent reports a Wall Street group favors a candidate with a clean record. They prefer John Johnson or Polk style figures who speak for broad business interests and stand against Mr Creel.
The fragment notes an appointment scene where the post aid inspector position for Minneapolis is contrasted with Kansas City. It suggests a possible interchange of the surnames Johnson and Polk, implying a clerical or naming error in the archival record. No dates or organizations are specified.
The Postmaster General orders letters addressed to Santa Claus to be delivered to philanthropic persons, removing them from the dead letter office. The move, praised as bringing joy to children and families across the land, honors the saintly figure and promises broad goodwill this Christmas season.
The piece argues that money scarcity stems from big national banks hoarding cash beyond legal requirements and withholding payouts. It cites bank actions harming customers, country merchants, and farmers, with widespread economic strain across firms, employees, and households, especially in the West.
The piece notes renewed confidence in the economy, claiming production this year rose 10 percent from last year and that a sound policy environment will restore business to normal. It contrasts a prosperous country with a village visitor impressed by abundant country meals, underscoring optimism.
C A Rex of Rex Milling, Lexington Massachusetts, has joined the Amarillo Mill and Elevator Co. as part of the working and managing force. Rex brings wide practical milling experience. his services are expected to boost efficiency as the company expands its Amarillo product line. A Kansas City Star report notes in a separate item that farmers in a nearby region are growing more hay for sale. Professional balers are active. hay is fetching high prices and shipments are expected to peak before spring, transforming a once farming region into a hay shipping area.
Free mailout trials of Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy offered by Dr. Shoop Racine Wisconsin. Tests show value with no cost to the recipient and drugs sold by Dr Silverstone’s Drug Store. The American Association aims to field a Chicago team next season. Capture holiday portraits now at Love’s Studio to gift in Christmas boxes.
Thomas Bates Wallace second of Tacoma, died December 10 in Washington, D. C. at his grandfather Chief Justice Fuller’s home. Born March 22, 1803, he suffered from diabetes and showed early promise in electricity with a motor boat and wireless telegraph. Funeral in Washington, vault burial, later brought to Tacoma. family memorial chimes had been donated after their daughter's death.
An insurance notice advertising coverage for all kinds of fire and tornado risks for city and country properties, plus hay and grain coverage at competitive rates, directed by W. V. Contig.
Real estate listing offering several Lafayette county farms at reasonable prices. Also available city residences and vacant lots. Agent W. V Curtis invites buyers to view listings and provides contact options Gratz Bros. phone 223 BE B Vaughn's phone 32 or home 272.
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