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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1909
Page
4
In a Missouri district, George Ay and Mrs A J face a trial related to coal sales and related charges. Atty CUI and BAL IC handle the case as community testimony and local officials prepare for proceedings. The report notes a pending event on Monday with various witnesses and a focus on restorative actions.
The storm knocked out electric light power, delaying production at The Intelligencer. The Wizzard ran the presses by hand as crews recovered, leaving this issue late and short of materials. Editors apologize for the disruption and blame the weather.
Dr Hoffensler argues for Esperanto theater in the open air rather than a confined indoor space. He envisions a Romanesque arena like the Colosseum seating six to seven thousand, with a central stage and actors entering through an archway, and dreams of staging an Esperanto Hamlet in a theater of Esperanto.
Rev. Anna M. Tillinghast of Tiogaville Universalist Church delivered the principal address at the dedication of the women's building at the state college. Faculty urged another talk this month and her Pittsburg speech in October spurred the drive to raise 15000 dollars for a chair of domestic science at the college.
A brief exchange in the Yonker Statesman recalls a Paris trip. Egleri confirms visiting Paris and notes locals understood the hotel bill issue, hinting at miscommunication or pricing quirks during travel. The quip underscores language barriers tied to travel expenses.
A village scene reveals a poet with a bundle under his arm, which is in fact a quart of liquor bought from the village blind tiger, illustrating a slice of local life.
The Yonkers Statesman notes a quip about married men: missing the morning train but catching the one home at night. The Observer of Events and Things adds a tongue in cheek reflection on daily routines and timing.
France and Mexico dispute a Copperton Island in the Pacific described as ten degrees north and 169 west, near Panga coal. A French warship reportedly found Mexican soldiers and a flag on the island, with the matter now in the French foreign office as communications are pending.
Readers pause as language scholars debate abolishing several marks and introducing an inverted comma ending in a father. Prof. Ricquier of the Real Neenale de la Semo argues readers rush and misread, urging a new sign to aid digestion of text.
A man tells his wife he must dictate letters for a game at the club. The wife and others react as he prepares to jot down a string of odd syllables and symbols before dealing cards, highlighting a humorous moment of distraction.
An inquisitive foreigner asks what a race is and the native explains it as his sportin' paper while the exchange is noted as a curious linguistic moment.
Curtis advertises remaining Lafayette county farms at reasonable prices. Some city residences and vacant lots available to suit buyers. Contact Curtis at the displayed location and phone number for details and to view offerings.
By virtue of a will and testament, William Jeninges offers the real estate of Eilenleth Jennings for sale to the highest bidder at the county courthouse door in Higginsville Lafayette County Missouri. Property includes multiple partial sections totaling about 440 acres with subdivisions and terms: one third cash, balance in two equal payments due in one and two years at 6 percent interest, secured by deed of trust, with optional all cash. Sale subject to Probate Court approval. bids binding once court approves. Auction date and precise coordinates not fully legible.
Fragmentary advertisement urging the use of granitoid steps concrete walls and foundations with a promotional line about heat treatment and a contact phone 355. Also includes a health tonic line for Little Early Wisers pills sold by Crenshaw and Young.
Wants, for sale items include gloves from a basketball game, a drill bell, and a note to contact the office for payment and removal. Lots on Eighteenth Street offered by Korn Sanki. Runtt area offers a large rare room for two horses and vehicles with electric lights. Mrs. Rures Young selling Plymouth Rock chickens. Eight or nine horses with single or double drivers at reasonable prices. One front room furnished with board or without at 2007 Highland Avenue. telephone 730.
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