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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1909
Page
4
Entry indicates material accepted at the Lexington Post Office as second class mail matter. The note records classification for mailings destined for publication or distribution under postal regulations. No further details on sender, recipient, or content are provided in the fragment.
Reports from the state capital indicate it remains standing amid ongoing events. The tin plate strike at Pittsburgh generates much noise while towns discuss the weather and crops. Ray County Missouri aspires to Breathitt County Kentucky status. An ice manufacturer testified for Mrs. Gould, suggesting substantial ice usage. Overall, the main economic issue for the region, crop prospects, appears favorable this year.
The K. C. Blues secured a third consecutive victory this week signaling strong form for the club. President Delano of the Wabash railroad declined a China minister post, a decision viewed as understandable. Senator Owen’s Tuesday speech revealed Oklahoma’s two senate seats, countering the belief of a single senator.
George Nasser earned the title of Colonel by auctioning the remnants of his fire damaged stock early this week.
The current administration, once seen as modest, is now criticized as disingenuous laziness. Several papers tied to the case give little space to the trial of Broughton Brandenburg for forging Cleveland's name, with Oklahoma and Texas praised, yet a Lexingtonian after six months there expects to return home.
The University Missourian will be self supporting next year. Work on it will be more valuable to students, but the paper probably will not be as good as it was last year.
A child in Chicago died after swallowing a cent last Tuesday. The incident prompts a warning to keep coins away from children and to consider secure coin containment to prevent similar dangers.
A remark notes a few fat political jobs exist but highlights the easiest role as receiving pay simply for being a magnate's son-in-law.
A brisk debate centers on whether to keep a window open or closed during a hot day while a colored lady conducts the week's washing nearby. The scene captures social norms and practical tempers in a neighborhood setting.
The M K and T shops at Sedalia have expanded by 250 employees as Katy lines plan to offer 5 cent service. The move signals an uptick in staffing and cost-saving aims for the railroad shops in Sedalia.
Fragmentary local notice notes two tornadoes as part of a visit to Lexington atop a bluff, with skeptics and residents unsure about wind threats and historical defenses against twisters.
The article notes a $1.50 per ton tax on barytes imports to protect Missouri growers. It then remarks Lexington is becoming a culture center with eleven local young men headed to college and a rise in school spirit and apparel.
A reader notes ongoing concerns about the Kansas City Police Department, arguing the force is not as pure or efficient as some supporters claim despite several cleanup efforts in recent years.
A reader notes that private remarks escape notice but a small slip in print provokes backlash, highlighting how public attribution changes consequences for a speaker. The comment reflects on press exposure and accountability.
Lexington will observe Independence Day with traditional celebrations. Children will light firecrackers and cause noise while adults largely stay at home, following the familiar pattern reported by local observers.
An exchange notes a prior article on giving credit and mentions a canned statement from the Democratic bureau as an editorial. The item preserves the record of the printer’s note and the political bureau’s canned content.
A popular young man, without definite prospects, feels the urge to wed and faces a surprising day when three different invitations arrive on the same day. He weighs his options as he considers a matrimonial future.
The Gould divorce case reopens debate on alcohol policy noting the country’s abundant breweries and distilleries. It argues liquor is produced faster than it can be consumed, highlighting the tension in Prohibition era concerns.
Read of Hadley's cussing and senators replies as we endure thunder and lightning. The annual June rise is viewed with equanimity despite persistent flies in the air.
The passage notes that travel saw similar volume under both the one and two cent rate, but asserts that once travelers experience the lower fare, they will push back against higher prices. It frames passenger sentiment as a persistent demand for affordable travel.
The Bunceton Eagle marked its sixteenth anniversary with a fresh appearance and news about junior editor W. L. Nelson marrying last week. The paper is hailed as one of the best country papers in the state and wished lasting success.
The loudest critics of tariff revision in the Senate are those who backed Republicans last fall, hoping the Chicago platform would push revision downward. Democrats had suspected that any tariff changes would come from a Republican Congress, not a favorable outcome.
Mrs. de Go gores sues for divorce alleging her husband admired Mme. Emma Eames and neglected home life. He admits the affair with Mme. Eames but argues it did not ruin domestic harmony. Mme. Eames’ notoriety worries her about the public impact.
The Victor phonograph company announced two new records by Mr. de Gogorza and Mme. Eames, highlighting performances by the celebrated singers and signaling ongoing competition in recorded music.
A speaker reflects on the Missouri river bottoms nearing flood stage and the risk of poor yields, likening the tension to facing a raise before a showdown. The passage conveys anxiety over potential crop failure and drought-like conditions affecting harvest prospects.
The Anti-saloon league has settled prohibition for years in Missouri. Its executive committee says temperance is best served by not pushing a state wide vote, urging enforcement of current laws and electing legislature members who favor submitting the bill killed by the last legislature, signaling the league may hold political influence rather than seek a dry state.
A narrator observes townsfolk during early evening promenades and notes the town’s reputation as the deadest place in summer. He contrasts it with winter activity and mentions nearby resorts as exceptions, urging readers to visit elsewhere to gain perspective before returning.
An upcoming statement is described as important and likely to carry an encouraging tone, to be received with much satisfaction. The note signals anticipation of a forthcoming message from the Kansas City Modern Merchant.
The first annual meeting of the Missouri Constitutional Amendment Association is called to meet at Sedalia on June 24 and 25 1900. Sessions begin 1 30 p m June 24. They aim to elect officers perfect the organization and push a statewide prohibition vote in 1910 via initiative and referendum. All supportive men and women urged to attend regardless of party or church. W B Palmore president K P Newton secretary.
Kansas City embraces a bold movement to revive navigation on the Missouri River with a planned million dollar boat line. W S Dickey leads the effort with Lawrence M Jones and Leon Smith, backed by local businessmen and farmers, signaling a coming fleet and widespread regional benefits.
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