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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1903
Page
4
Watered at the Lexington post office as Saturday July 4 2002. E X Hopkins editor and Neale business manager issued the notice. The text repeats subscription price and advance terms for the paper.
A Missouri town editorial urges rapid sewer connections and extensions for Lexington. It criticizes slow business property uptake on Main Street, calls for voluntary action before paving, and proposes sewer extensions on College Street and Franklin Street to protect health and city appearance.
The piece criticizes Kansans and Senator Burton for presenting grand theories to solve drought, floods, and economic hardship. It mocks reliance on Uncle Sam for warehouses, advancements, and flood control while accusing doodlers of preaching abstract political philosophy without practical sowing or reap rights.
The text critiques political figures who refuse to admit faults under oath and accuses parties of failing to uphold principles. It contrasts platform rhetoric with business interests and blasts tariff proposals and Burton's water pound as schemes favoring the rich at the expense of the poor, implicating Republicans in the critique.
The piece rails at Northern moral concern hypocrisy over slavery peonage and foreign labor while overlooking cattlemen violence in the West and large property destruction. It argues Northerners fret over a Mississippi postmaster while ignoring broader injustices and social upheavals across regions.
The Iowa convention united over a Pennsylvania protectionist platform and nominated a leading Iowa figure without discord. The piece contrasts Republican harmony with Democratic divisions, arguing Democrats cling to old constitutional ideals and personal consciences, hindering national victory.
The World's Fair commissioners seek record breaking agricultural statistics from Missouri counties. Each county will display a separate exhibit with printed crop yield statistics. Farmers with remarkable crops are urged to send statistics to the county World’s Fair committee for inclusion in the county record.
Dr. G W Hyde travels Thursday morning to Keytesville, his former home, to spend a week with relatives and reconnect with family.
A fragmented newspaper overview notes Brockmeyer’s State Republican page emphasis changing from Folk to Polk and Frances coverage. It questions his loyalty to party lines as he favors a Democratic candidate amid dwindling Missouri prospects, arguing for a broader GOP shift to sustain influence.
This week it is announced Joseph Cannon will not oppose the Aldrich wildcat bank issue. He sees it as dangerous, a move by money centers to trigger panics for political ends, yet will back it as an administration party measure to not obstruct the procession.
The Kansas City Star praises Cook as loyal to a friend who faced a felony exposure while condemning others. It contrasts past endorsements, noting a shift from Gantt to Folk, and implies Mayon Reed could be left isolated as the election nears.
Readers with indigestion liver trouble or nervous dyspepsia are invited to report cures or failures from Green's August Flower. The ad promises a free book and suggests trying a 24 cent bottle first, with larger 6 or 74 cent sizes available through Leroy Warmer.
The editor notes that Baker's and Tillson's 1900 publications omit bituminous macadam. In 1909 this material appears as a prominent candidate for popular favor as a paving option. The comment comes from an experienced engineer evaluating paving materials without bias toward any specific type.
A compendium of real estate transfers with dates June 23 to June 29 1903 1905 and related notices. Properties change hands in Lexington Concordia Higgs ville Corder and surrounding areas with sums ranging from 76 to 2400 dollars. Notable entries include Pross er to Barr Noyes to Dan Beton and H Higgins to Noyes plus sheriff sale transfers. Also includes a Hall's Catarrh Cure endorsement and supplier testimonials.
Miss Tarbell finishes the first part of her History of the Standard Oil Company in the July McClure's. The final chapter praises the trust's organization and the loyalty and efficiency of its employees. The piece notes the history was published in two parts and the second part will begin in the fall continuing to the present day.
The real estate and insurance business of the late H. W. Winsor will be carried on by Mrs. Winsor who will likely maintain the liberal patronage enjoyed by her husband. All companies he represented have named her their agent. She aided in office work for two years and has done nearly all work in the last six months. She is thoroughly familiar with the business and expected to receive substantial public patronage.
Advertisement notes high market price for country hog jowls meat and beef parts, cash or trade options, at Laws big city store with large stock of cheese batter eggs and preserves, phone contact 143.
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