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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
4
An early 20th century Lexington note mocks President Roosevelt as autocratic. It mentions Senator Marshall who voted for prohibition and fears he will be unusually wet until licenses expire, reflecting tense temper in local political discourse.
Senator Aldrich shares the same view of the West as Casper Whitney and Walter Camp, aligning with their ideas on regional perspectives and athletic and football discourse.
Ool Elenry Watterson appears to be softening his stance that Bryan cannot carry the country as doubts about Bryan's leadership grow. The statement signals a potential shift in political stance amid evolving public sentiment.
The Times notes progress before the race ends and reports that Judge Wallace's Sunday law is reportedly only a draft by a revision committee and has not been enacted.
Oklahoma will be solid for Taft at Chicago next summer, but at Oklahoma next fall the compactness will hardly be so evident.
The street sprinkler and sweeper performed well over the past week and readiness is declared for upcoming snow conditions.
The shoe merchant, clothing merchant, coal man and ice dealer report signs the cold season is arriving. Citizens note firmer sales and stock up as temperatures hint at a sustained chill ahead.
The passage notes many passive contenders for the Presidency, with Mr Taft being nearly the only figure shown as taking action or making an effort to engage.
Public interest in the Thaw trial remains high but minute specifics are less disclosed than in the prior year. Authorities keep tighter control on information while ongoing proceedings draw steady attention from observers and media alike.
Henry Gassaway Davis, aged 84, plans marriage in May. He declares he will not be a candidate for the next Democratic vice presidential nomination.
A man married to a well known woman reacts to being described in the press as the choir singer's husband, highlighting how media labels shape personal identity and public perception.
A four man group debates whether to break personal New Year resolutions or vote against a local option in upcoming elections. The discussion centers on accountability, civic duty, and anticipated outcomes.
Judge W N Evans of West Plains is said to be the administration's candidate for governor. The remark implies the administration's preferred path and hints at political influence shaping the race.
Richmond and Higginsville vote February 4. Slater faces a coming election next Tuesday. Marshall has already gone dry, reflecting a wave of local option votes shaping liquor laws across communities.
In these days of many petitions, be careful which you sign. Signing a man's petition practically pledges you to support him.
Mary Garden proclaims there is no art in America yet notes the high prices people will pay to hear artists. Her remark underscores strong market interest in art as a career and signals optimism for the arts despite skepticism.
Governor Haskell of Oklahoma faces opposition as friends push for his Presidential bid before he secures broad support. Critics warn the move could jeopardize his chances and destabilize party strategy ahead of the primary season.
The text suggests a man in office neglects current duties while seeking higher office. It argues Polk would have made a better governor if not focused on a larger role and treated the current position as a stepping stone.
Report notes the temperature gauge hovering near the boiling point while political tensions stay high. Analysts warn a quick escalation could follow as public debate intensifies around upcoming decisions.
The note praises Eleanor Glyn for a striking New York moment in an ad and hints that the 1908 bestseller Three Weeks could be short on supply, implying strong demand and lasting appeal.
The piece discusses the 2-cent fare law as potentially unconstitutional and confiscatory within Pennsylvania, contrasting the state's view of right and wrong with the broader national perspective on the issue.
The Polk papers suggest Senator Stone may leave politics to promote Democratic unity. Some withdrawals seem warranted, but it remains unclear which candidate should bow out.
The Kansas City Star notes that its campaign for Taft uses the same methods once employed by the New York Journal Chicago American and the San Francisco Examiner to back Hearst for the Democratic Presidential nomination four years earlier.
A February Everybody’s piece denounces the American public as groove-eyed and complacent. Lawson’s charge lists financial rot among financiers and notes the public’s slow education, flatly asserting reform is unlikely while people remain well fed and secure.
The letter writer argues Mr Lawson misreads public support for his efforts. He cites thousands of letters praising Lawson and asserts his work is valuable, yet accuses him of seeking fame and quitting. The piece contrasts Lawson with Christ and comments on persistence and sympathy in public life.
Harper's Weekly notes that Republican leaders refuse to say if tariff readjustment will occur after the election. They avoid answering whether duties will be reduced, aiming to pacify protected interests and voters while not alienating party factions.
The piece recalls May 12 1790 parades of the Sons of St Tammany in New York and notes early Pennsylvania senators. it shifts to Missouri politics, arguing the Republican State Committee cannot win Missouri in the presidential year, should focus on national goals, and avoid overpromising to carry the state.
The piece links Tammany to earlier political currents and notes it grew from the Sons of Liberty, sometimes named The Liberty Boys in certain regions. It portrays continuity in reformist agitation shaping Tammany's formation.
A Kansas City hardware dealer and a farmer test a bargain. The farmer says he can buy an ax for 90 cents from a mail order house, so the dealer offers to match if the farmer pays the same costs. After a series of payments and fees, the farmer ends with a punchline that reveals the true total.
At the regular meeting of Jan 17 the Directors instructed the Secretary to receive subscriptions to the Montana on Sep 1a 18. 100 shares are to be offered with subscriptions to be received to an including Feb 28 if more than 100 shares are applied for A distribution on March 2 will be made.
Notice declares letters of administration granted for James Francis estate. George F. Francis named administrator. requires creditors and claimants to present within one year. failure to file may bar claims. Publication date January 2, 18--. court and locality referenced.
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