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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1903
Page
4
Entry notice from The Intelligencer showing 1903 date and staff names. It notes annual prepaid subscription and lists editor E N Hopkins and business manager J G Neale. Located in Lexington with post office second class mail designation.
Walter Williams urges the Missouri commission to advertise and exhibit all Missouri grown fruits and agricultural products at the 1904 exposition. He argues showcasing the state’s diverse bounty will boost agricultural property values, attract visitors, and spur business activity, comparing to California at Chicago and Philadelphia’s Centennial.
Town residents discuss paving on Main street amid concerns over costs and benefit. Proponents urge improvements for shops and public spaces while critics cite South street prices and demand prudent budgeting. Experts note varied brick base practices and local contracts as comparisons.
The Kansas City Star notes Col Roosevelt will not forward the B'nai B'rith petition, arguing that U S actions should avoid meddling in others affairs. The piece contrasts American conduct with foreign views and cites domestic incidents to urge restraint and self reflection.
A historical discussion contrasts reciprocity with protectionism, tracing its use by Republicans since Blaine and Garfield. The piece questions GOP claims and proposes a Democrat platform combining free silver, a gold standard, and free trade aligned with large industries, urging clearer stance to avoid reorganization.
A sharp op-ed ridicules Democrats and Republicans, arguing for a reformist Roosevelt potential and condemning party hypocrisy. It asserts Republicans lack principles, pursue plunder, and provoke tariff wars with Germany, urging candid, accountable leadership. It ends noting no one comments on these reversals of professed goals.
The Kansas City Star weighs candidates for Missouri governor, praising Judge James B. Gantt and later backing Folk while warning against quack orator types. It notes the paper’s shifting endorsements and predicts the Star will rally behind any nominee who can beat Mayor Reed, while aiding Republican rivals later.
A Kansas City board of education campaign against high school fraternities triggers solidarity from city college fraternities and possible legal action. Labor unions may strike in sympathy, opposing paternal school control and calls to abolish punishment, rules, and standards. Strong critique argues schools should not dictate youth conduct.
Genermiles accuses President Roosevelt of unsafe advantage and strenu ousness as the president pursues fitness. The remark centers on ongoing criticism of the administration's handling and Mr. Roosevelt's public record.
The Lafayette County Fair announces its premium list is long and liberal and that the event has been placed on the circuit to attract more distant attendees. Management aims to boost races and attendance while encouraging exhibitors to preserve entries for the World’s Fair and contribute locally prepared displays to represent Lafayette County on the larger stage.
Boonville debates a free ferry to draw Howard county trade across the river. The plan cites a railroad bridge and seeks $10,000 to $12,000 for ferry facilities, potentially free or low-cost to cover running expenses. The broader aim includes acquiring competitive railroad facilities and advancing oval field development via a trolley line to the Junction.
The article outlines the university’s valuation at over 1.65 million excluding campus lands for Botany Horticulture and Agriculture. Endowment and government grants total about 2.07 million. annual income around 425 thousand. Biennial legislative appropriations fund operations.
The London Telegraph reports on royal possessions in France tied to new coastal expansions. Landmarks include King Leopold’s demesnes at Villefranche sur Mer with Col de Caire and Passable, a yacht port at Cape Ferrat, villas of Count de Caserta and Count di Bardi at Cannes Croizette, and properties of Queen Natalie at Biarritz. Also noted are Austrian imperial residences in Paris, Hautecombe Abbey, Monaco’s Chateau de Marchais, and Isabella of Spain’s Basileveki palace. An ex-queen of Naples is building a private house at Neuilly, reflecting royal delusions and status in France.
A London Truth note recounts how Indian credulity yields wild fictions from a letter by a Hindoo gentleman. Examples include a coronation hoax claiming a beggar impersonated the emperor, and rumors about a thousand native heads for a bridge foundation. A fat Babu clerk’s disappearance sparks talk of being used for army ointment, illustrating widespread belief among educated natives and its impact on the lower orders.
A Dharmapuri resident cites Hindu superstition beliefs as reported by the Madras Mail. The piece lists avoidances and cautions including waking habits, periods of rahukulam and gulikakulam, star omens, sneezing, crow sightings, snake fortunes, Sunday guest meals, and directions for travel and medicine.
The document confirms a ballot form for a special election in Lexington Missouri Lafayette County on July 25, 1903. It cites the approval of the city council and mayor on June 9, 1909. The clerk is Jacob Fegert, certifying the ballot’s form for voters.
A city clerk notation from Lexington dated July 2, 1908, confirms ballot wording for Waterworks with a pro and con vote. The document bears the clerk’s signature and official seal, naming Real Jacob Fegert as City Clerk.
Jacob Fegert, Clerk, certifies the ballot form for a July 1908 election as provided by ordinance passed and approved by the City Council and Mayor on June 29, 1969 in Lafayette County Missouri.
Ballot items show For the Proposition to Extend Ony Limits in favor and For the Proposition to Extend Linits against. Voter guidance unavailable. Local notices indicate a community decision forthcoming with uncertain turnout and impact.
An oath of office is filed at the City of Lexington with the signer declaring his band and affections at his office in the city. Dated July 4, 1008, the entry records the official act by Sean and notes the location in the city.
FragmentaryOCR references King Edward Vilvare H, with minimal readable context. Summarizes a lone historical note lacking clear event, date, or location details for reliable card drafting.
Generous Spanish Governor Penarrubia honored by Filipinos of Patoc Abra province. Residents petitioned Manila to rename Patoc as Penarrubia in tribute to his aid during famine, including carabao donations. Commission act granted the name change for the province’s city.
Dr Forbes Winslow advocates a method to cure inebriety through hypnosis and cold water therapy. He claims repeatedly inducing a drunkard to believe he is drinking Scotch, then suggesting sobriety, can lead to a lasting preference for water and a full cure. The approach targets the subconscious mind, though it may not work for severe brain disorders.
Knowledge columnist Prof. Arthur Thompson surveys height variation across European populations. He notes Lapps exceed five feet on occasion, while other groups are notably shorter, with about 14 percent of people in Sardinia and nearby regions under 4 feet 11 inches.
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