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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1911
Page
4
The Lexington Intelligencer lists A W Allen and M B Miller as editors and publishers. The weekly edition publishes Saturdays, with a subscription of 100 dollars per year payable to Advance. It notes second class mail matter and directs communications to be aligned for print in Lexington Missouri.
The text warns readers to check the date on the Intelligencer label for time to renew, noting a $1.00 yearly price and urging prompt remittance. It then reflects on 1910 aviation fatalities, urges Missouri to ban the spiral dip as dangerous, criticizes naval spending contrasts, cites a bill by Attorney General Major to require express companies to deliver within city limits, and endorses Lafayette representative support for Lexington inclusion, criticizing Pacific Express coverage.
Gov Hadley should establish a school of instruction in Jefferson City at once for General Assembly members. The inaugural lecture, on gas, was to be given by the governor who is versed in the topic. One Howell county member nearly suffocated on the first night, prompting concerns over gas safety to prevent further danger.
Rural counties urge the governor to state his stature at the earliest possible moment. The call emphasizes timely leadership across districts, with officials noting the need for clear guidance and decisive action.
Capt J J Skinner of Wentworth announces a heavy basketball schedule with eight college games and strong Roster. The team has won its first two games and faces Central College Fayette next Monday. The schedule includes Fort Worth, Blees Military Academy and Washburn College with several dates to be filled.
An old advertisement touts Peruna with testimonials from Mia Hall Chase and others, claiming relief from numbness and head noises. It also lists a Civil Service Examination for clerks and carriers at the post office in Lexington on February 4, 1911 with age, height, and eligibility details. Miss Marie Callaway attends Sedalia Business College.
The new time card effective Sunday changes only the River Route train. Branch trains keep their schedules. The River Route train will carry through cars to and from St. Louis, leaving Lexington for Jefferson City at 7:50 a m and arriving at Lexington from Jefferson City at 5:50 p m. An accommodation and freight run daily in each direction. The west bound departs Lexington at 12:15 and the east bound at 9:30.
The Corder Hotel offers rental at a reasonable price or sale cheap with eBay terms. Best location in town. Apply to O J Wollenman in Corder Mo.
A small family seeks a contented and reliable woman to do housework. No washing duties required. Good wages offered. Apply at this office.
Missouri Pacific Railway Company of St. Louis responds to the Missouri Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner about Lexington Branch service. It approves proposed changes including new through service between Jefferson City and Lexington, updated timetables, added facilities, and a Myrick telephone, noting adjustments take effect January 1 and that Nos. 5 and 6 will be replaced by through connections to Kansas City and St. Louis.
The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Lexington Gag and Electric Company will be held at the company office in Lexington Missouri on Tuesday January 10 1911 at twelve oclock M for the election of Directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other business as may properly come before the meeting Dated Lexington Mo December 24 1910 Mr and Mrs H C Wallace returned Thursday evening from a few days visit in Kansas City Mr and Mrs Gus Weber went to Higginsville Saturday night for a few days visit
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