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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1901
Page
2
The Intelligencer warns that Missouri Republicans will try to stir discord in the Democratic Party to win control of the state legislature and the U S Senate seat long held by George G. West. It urges Democrats to unite, field true Democrats in every district, and be wary of money or “slash fund” schemes.
Judge Edward P Gates wore a gauzy shirt waist and russet belt on the bench in Division No 3. The piece notes fashion trend for shirt waists and mentions political chatter about Hanna and McKinley, military remarks on the Missouri mule, a horse theft in Odessa, and local county issues including a drought tied snake plague and penitentiary demographics showing 2041 men and 63 women.
Martin Gouldin of Marshall Missouri is highlighted as a Wentworth Military Academy graduate who gained prominence in Beaumont oil fields. He joined Export Oil and Pipe Line Company with S M Scott and ex US Senator Charles A Towne, serving as secretary under Towne as president and Scott as vice president. Gouldin, a real estate and abstract head in Marshall, will relocate to Beaumont for duties, leaving Missouri behind.
The Missouri Derby will be a permanent feature of the Missouri State Fair at Sedalia during the week of September 9 to 15. This year the Derby is scheduled for Wednesday September 11 with a 144 mile initial race and a handsome cash premium. A large field is expected as the event offers purses and speed contests across trotting pacing and running races daily, totaling 6800 dollars in purses.
Emmy Lou is featured in McClure's July issue with a tale by George Madden Martin about her progress in the second reader. The piece recounts her quick recall after a lesson and her recital in a spelling bee before visiting trustees. The Philadelphia Enquirer notes the Supreme Court's two year backlog and the ensuing public curiosity about its vacation planning.
Dr Moffett's Teething is extolled by D H Hardy of Austin Texas in 1900 as a splendid remedy for teething children. She reports rapid improvement in her eldest son after starting the treatment and continues to rely on it for her children, recommending it to other mothers.
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