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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1909
Page
4
The Lexington Intelligencer announces editors A. W. Allen and D. R. Sellers with a price of one dollar per year in advance. The newspaper is admitted as second class mail matter at the Lexington Post Office.
The piece notes only bright spots in the weather with a jokey mention of a bath tub and an electric fan. It predicts a likely long dry spell next month and remarks that the current incumbent has dispelled the view that the presidency is a hard job.
The Wellington News praises a proposed high school for Wellington, asserting no city has ever regretted meeting its educational needs and emphasizing the community’s commitment to quality schooling.
William J. Bryan intends relocating to Texas and argues he could represent the commonwealth in Congress more effectively than Senator Bailey, suggesting greater electoral advantage for his candidacy.
The Kansas City Star editorial notes Taft would sign Aldrich's tariff schedule as announced, highlighting the political implications and urging support. It discusses potential impacts on policy, party dynamics, and public reception, reflecting editorial stance of the era.
A note observes that some Missouri newspapers printouts have patent sides with illegible editors due to poor outside printing, making editor identities hard to read.
A wave of renewal inquiries reached the paper over the past week, and publishers express thanks for the continued support from readers renewing their subscriptions.
Dover announces a community picnic on August 28 featuring music by the Lexington band and a dinner prepared by the Dover ladies. The event promises high quality offerings from both groups.
Several vacant lots within the city limits would gain from a weed cut. Although beneficial, the operation would also face some resistance or stickiness in execution.
The remark envisions a future where automobiles resemble today’s airships, suggesting it may be possible for many people to fly before they die. It reflects skepticism and optimism about rapid technological progress.
Senator William Joel Stone was arrested in Baltimore after slapping a porter on a buffet car following poor service and a reprimand. The judge ruled provocation justified the assault and discharged Stone, earning praise from travelers and his constituents.
A frustrated editor laments the burden of reporting social events. He notes the pressure to name attendees describe attire and menu, and recount prizes and scores. He questions whether such florid prose pleases readers or editors under demand for sensational coverage.
A narrator laments a stubborn rural editor whose imperfect verse and odd anecdotes still reach the press. The piece mocks editorials about an old man’s noble qualities and a daughter sending papers while unsettled bills linger. The tone admires the editor’s resilience and relentless output.
A historical note urges Lexington to host a summer Chautauqua, citing state towns like Odessa Warrensburg and Richmond adopting the plan. The piece praises the organized circuit for efficiency, promises engaging lecturers such as La Follette and Bob Taylor, and argues Lexington’s progressives and cultured citizens would support a weeklong program.
Mississippi claims the nation’s top share of first born senators with seven men in the Senate, all Democrats. Hernando D Money and Anselm J McLaurin from Mississippi join Joseph W Bailey Francis G Newlanda James P Clarke Thomas P Gore and George E Chamberlain, each already earning partisan prominence. Money noted as a scholarly force, McLaurin a twice governor turned senator, and the group highlighted for pre Senate distinction.
A National Monthly profile notes Bailey as a longtime political figure in Mississippi and a presidential elector at twenty one. It recalls Senator Newlands journey from Mississippi to fortune, Gore the blind orator, Clarke’s ascent from attorney general to Senate, Chamberlain’s Oregon governing record, and Kentucky as a birthplace of several senators.
Experiments by Baron Henri d Anchald show straw hats on horses worsen heat stress. At 70 degrees, horses with forelock coverings reached 108 degrees under hats while bare forelocks stayed cooler. cloth lids reached 100. Sun and air restriction explain heat buildup, suggesting frequent head sponging instead and implying humans would benefit from being hatless in heat.
The Hurry Messengers advertise affordable delivery for packages and circulars by phone. L Long Cash Grocer and C O Willson Co promote poultry feeds including Chamberlains Chick Feed Cracked Wheat and Corn Chopage, targeting chicken farmers and households.
Insurance notice offering coverage for all kinds of fire and tornado losses for city and country, with hay and grain insured at right prices through W. V. Curtis.
A called meeting of the Women’s Home Mission society of the Methodist church will be held Friday afternoon at 4 30 at the church. All church ladies are urged to attend. Mrs J E Tucker first vice president.
A historic note describes the snipe's drumming as a remarkable bird sound likened to bleating. It cites Tennyson's reference and explains the noise likely comes from tail feather vibration, with observers noting wing movement during flights that produce the sound.
Willson and Lo offer prompt delivery of all kinds of feed flour and meal. Phone service listed as 179 177t.
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