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Lexington Intelligencer in Lexington, Missouri

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Lexington Intelligencer

Location

Lexington, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1902

Page

2

Jims Sweetheart and the Race Day Victory

Poem recounts a mother and son Jim in a college boat race where the family sacrifices poverty to fund his education. Jim wins the race, bows to his mother, and honors her faded lilac gown and old hat as the crowd cheers. The scene blends memory and pride with rural hardship and triumph.

Mother Jim

The Mote and the Beam. A local satire on trade and editors

A poem depicts merchants blaming each other for selfish acts then accusing the editor as the culprit. Businessmen rally to protest editors oversight while the editor mocks them, delivering a biting critique of commercial self interest and faked pride.

Sensible living urges balance to protect body organs

The article explains that health relies on the proper function of organs such as the heart lungs skin kidneys and glands. It warns against overburdening these organs through polluted air tight clothing excessive nitrogenous foods and poor living conditions, stressing the need for right conditions to avoid penalties.

Merely A Friendly Favor Proposal Plot Unfolds

A playful dialogue about a mock proposal unfolds as two youths plan a prank to win a girl's hand. One suggests dressing as a tramp to lure off the dog guarding her, then roosting in a tree until the moment of acceptance. The plan hinges on avoiding the bull terrier and possible rejection.

Terier Indianapolis

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