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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1909
Page
4
In Jefferson City and beyond, notes touch on weather impacts and hotel profits, the governor race and lieutenant governor election in Missouri, lobby and legal questions, and remarks on Standard Oil's business outlook. The column weaves political curiosity with regional commerce and timely societal concerns.
Americans increasingly see why many strong Italian sons choose to settle in the United States, reflecting a growing awareness of opportunities and community ties that attract newcomers and sustain steady migration patterns.
Brother Chas, P. Taft decides to let Congressman Burton of Ohio go to the Senate, while those not tied to Mr. Taft face political shifts. Milliners declare the feathered hat fad near ending as headwear trends move to larger brims next year, replacing the four-foot style.
The piece recalls the Hadley Supreme Court ruling forcing Standard Oil to leave Missouri. It notes press commentary caricatured as a stunt and mentions the Rockefeller witness fee as the only money passing between John D. Rockefeller and the United States in the big case, with a skeptical tone about the octopus gripping power.
We are glad no natural gas to depend on this winter. It is better to work a little building a fire mid sleep warm than to light a weak flow of gas and then shiver.
A New York university professor and his wife killed themselves last week, saying their daughter had died recently and they wanted to join her. Police found no signs of foul play and investigators are reviewing the case.
Fragment describes a chesty sensation and a sudden fall near a courthouse yard during a county event, with limited readable details about what occurred and who was involved.
A County Judge notes a real opossum crawled under a building in the main square. The sighting signals that the town, though populated, carries a rural retreat ambiance, lending credibility to the account.
Redhouse Brothers seek a receiver in Cincinnati claiming their liquor business is solvent yet suffering losses due to the prohibition wave. They state the period is harsh on sales and operations as they navigate changing regulations and market conditions.
An Italian in New Orleans learned he inherited seventy million dollars and, overwhelmed, went insane and died. The story notes many would risk similar insanity for a fortune.
President Taft plans a Charleston stop before voyage to Panama and will press officials to investigate local candidates for the port collector post. The move hinges on finding a suitable white man deemed fit for the position.
An advertisement touts Zemo as a universal external cleanser for skin and parasite infections. It claims to draw toxins from worms and offer relief for all skin diseases, with sample requests and distribution through W. Rose Medicine Co and regional agents. Includes references to carriages, livery, and local suppliers in Gratz and Lexington.
Fragmentary ad item offering concrete walls foundations and footings services. Mentions ASHESt Contractor with unclear contact details and a separate note about oysters in bulk from Long's Market. The readable phrases are ungrammatical and contain redacted phone numbers and names.
The paper notes the dispute between Democrat ic and Republican papers over Gmelich and Painter. It expects Painter to join but cannot influence the legislature to swing its decision. The upcoming legislative action will determine the outcome of the issue.
Zemr a clean liquid draws germs and their toxins to the skin surface and destroys them promising clear skin. Two to six bottles claimed to cure pimples and black heads. Sample by H. W. Rose Medicine Co. St Louis. Sold in Lexington by Wi Loomis.
Professor W. H. Caruthers of Kansas university began a push to elevate scholarship to the same esteem as athletic ability among students and has drawn letters of support from many educators. He faces stiff resistance, echoing ancient Greek praise for fighters over scholars.
Dandruff is a contagious condition linked to hair loss and scalp issues. The ad touts Rexall Hair Tonic as a proven remedy, claiming it cures dandruff, baldness, and restores color. It promises a free trial if not satisfied and lists Crenshaw & Yeung Drug Co as sellers in Lexington.
The Trustee announces the sale of the southeast quarter and adjacent parcels in Lafayette County Missouri to satisfy the deed of trust notes. At the courthouse front door in Lexington, the sale will occur between 9 AM and 5 PM on a specified day, with cash paid to the highest bidder to cover the debt and costs. The deed references a October 16 1901 date and names Thomas C Waller and Lona Waller as grantors.
A brief note describes a completed line of post cards featuring select Lexington views. It mentions new kraut products and a grocer, with casual references to local offerings and business signals.
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