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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
4
The piece notes unusually mild early January weather, fashionably mixed show town hype, and a forecast of February local option vote in Higginsville. It references Col J Ham Lewis on gender truth, mentions Lyman Twins and Peggy from Paris, and calls for trimming the Thaw trial to avoid irrelevant testimony.
The piece notes Republican papers push to provoke a major clash within Democratic ranks over Bryan Johnson, but finds Bryan and Johnson similar in views and unlikely to clash. It suggests Wither will accept the national convention choice and back the most viable candidate.
Subscribers respond with renewals and support for cash in advance as delinquents face cut off on April 1. Management thanks loyal readers and notes some cancellations and refusals to accept papers do not settle debts. Efforts will continue to collect owed amounts and preserve the mailing list.
A government bulletin ordered by Secretary Garfield reports mining accidents in the United States kill three times as many men per thousand as European mines. Over the past twelve years 22,040 miners have died, with current yearly deaths double the level of 1805.
The bulletin cites 6801 total fatalities and injuries with 2051 dead and 4500 injured. It argues explosions will rise unless better information on explosives and safe practices is published from coal regions. The goal is an intelligent basis for laws and mining debates and to improve mine health and safety without delay.
Lafayette county Democrats respond to Horace Blackwell’s petition with broad support for Cowherd. Many sign freely, a few prefer Fort or a prohibition platform. Cowherd’s appeal is described as unassailable, without machine backing or “heelers.” Cowherd shown as strongest statewide candidate, Bryan favored for president but Cowherd seen as best Missouri governor pick.
Saturday January 11 1908 the Lexington post office lists uncalled letters including Walter Adama Charley Buck T Z Bruce Mrs John Chin Charlie Crown Christ Demitrakopallor J F Drelsbach Fénner Eldridge Tillie Groener Mrs Reed Hardin William Hellouls Fried Geage Mae Haydens G W Hiser Leon Jacobs Libsusam Jordan Laura Keyton Mattie Lindsay James Leach Lexington Banking Co Jenoie Larou G H Matthews Rovilla Miller Sarah Neal R J Omahony Jr Beesle Pendleton Bertha Robison Roth Sipples L L H Sipples Blanche Sipples Mre Maude Short Florence Snyder Luther S Teeters C N White Edie Willems L Williams James Williams Addie Williams Viola Woods Charlie Whitley Delia Crowder P M says these letters were advertised.
An 19th century veterinary ad promotes English Spavin Lintment to remove hard or soft lumps, callouses, blood spavin, curls, splints, sweeney, frog bone, stifles, and swollen throats in horses. Claims one bottle saves 30 by use. Sold by Chas Loomie, druggist, 143 ino.
Miss Lillian Moorehead departs Wednesday for Louisville Kentucky to join Miss Carrie Field. They will travel together to Bardstown for a house party hosted by Mrs Ry N Cook.
At the annual meeting last Monday, G. W. Hyde was chosen President Thos M Gobb Vice president R. B. Berrie Secretary and Treasurer John T Bush Treasurer and Manager of the seees Tra B Keller became bookkeeper A strong year was reported and the company's affairs were in good order.
Traders Bank stockholders re elected the old board of directors and declared a 4 percent dividend. The surplus fund was increased by £2000. Woolford's sanitary lotion was advertised as a guaranteed cure in fifty minutes, sold by Chas. W. Loomis, Druggist. Latémo.
Mra H Donnelly spent last Monday in Waverly. Jesse Groves shipped cattle to St Louis Tuesday. Frank Zeyzing is in St Louis this week on business. Ed Wahl and Joe Littlejohn spent Wednesday in Lexington. Kathryn Edwards of Blackburn visits the Slushere home. Mrs Kelly Nelson and children visit Ed Hays in Kansas City. Kathryn Pile is sick with scarlet fever in Geary Oklahoma. Beatrice resident L B Brown visits daughter Mrs Cox. Rider Warren to preach at M S Church Saturday night and Sunday services. no preaching at the Christian church Sunday night.
Congregation invited to Methodist church. Prof Carl Harwood of Mayview visited with parents Dr and Mrs W G Harwood. Mrs James Winn and daughter Grace visited with Rillon Lewis family near Water. Rev J N Crutcher of Higginsville spoke on prohibition at the Christian Church. Mrs Louis Mertens of Liberty spent holidays with Mrs Mable Cole and returned home. Several locals, including Miss Florenca Belle Buattle and Cooper Vaughan, returned to colleges and cities after holidays.
A Grand Old Play Monte Christo will headline at the Opera House Lexington on Saturday the 18th. Fred G. Conrad produces the melodrama arranged by Eugene Moore, praised as a superb Monte Christo. The production touts powerful scenes and accessible drama for all ages including the seeing-impaired, with a strong company and special scenery.
Miss Mary Aull departed Thursday for Dallas Texas to attend the Conservatory of Music there. Mrs. Aull and her young daughter Percy accompanied her as far as Kansas City where they parted.
The piece portrays a constant frown and sharp replies as signs of a troubled liver and digestion. It promotes Baldwin's Herbs for liver regulation, urged by Leroy Farmer as a safe vegetable remedy.
Public sale ordered by Lafayette County Court Missouri for Drainage District bonds. Drummond, treasurer, will auction at Court House in Lexington to highest bidder for cash on February 4. Bonds issued to fund levee and improvements, interest details and dates provided. Sale limited to district purposes. documents available at County Clerk's office.
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