Sunshine and Shadows Along the Telephone Trail
A lengthy reminiscence on early telephone service in Missouri chronicles founders, public expectations, and regulatory burdens. The piece argues that rates rose while service expanded slowly, framing managers as public servants under pressure from commissions and customers, with mixed outcomes for towns and subscribers. It notes local social ties and a weekend gathering in Lexington, plus visits and births in surrounding communities.
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Missouri
Central Exchange
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Letter From Menefee Redd May 23 2018
A letter from Menefee Redd dated May 23 2018 describes missing mail, warm weather in France, and a first sighting of French beauty. The writer notes fond memories of Missouri, admiration for nature, and plans to visit a nearby Chateau while detailing daily life and separation from fellow soldiers.
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Missouri
France
Local residents travel through Lexington and surrounding towns
Geo Zeysing and W W Cole with James Cather visited Lexington Monday evening while J Q Plattenburg and John Webb came in Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Herman Wahl visited Higginsville Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs John Sheehan and three children of Hardin were here last week visiting Olliver Martin. Mrs James Dinwiddie spent time in Marshall with her mother Mrs Chrisman. Mrs Laura Mitchel of Boonville visited her niece Mrs W C Pauling and Mr Pauling last week. Mrs 0 G Congdon and Vera of Bushong came Saturday night to visit Mrs H F Redd. Mrs Dora Meng returned home to Mendon after a few days with relatives.
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Lexington
James Salyers
Waverly
J. L. Owens
Wellington
Loren Nelson
Frank Welsh
Independence
Welsh
Nannie Littlejohn
Alice Miller Littlejohn
Mildren Redd
Mayme Ragland
Mildred
J. M. Redd
Janie
Robert
Thomas B. Campbell
Everett
Herman Nelson
L. Nelson
Tommie Bertrand
Centralia
J. Q Plattenburg
John Webb
Herman Wahl
Higginsville
John Sheehan
Hardin
Olliver Martin
James Dinwiddie
Marshall
Chrisman
Laura Mitchel
Boonville
W. C. Pauling
Pauling
0. G. Congdon
Vera
Bushong
Kansas
H. Fy Redd
Mr. Redd
Dora Meng
Mendon
R. E. Dysart
Message from a Union soldier and a lost pocketbook
A letter from Menifee Redd of the 140 Infantry talks of family members and daily life while recovering. The item also notes a lost pocketbook containing $5, two keys, and other items on a westbound train, with a request to redeem it at the office for a reward.
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Kansas City
C. M. Wood
Doan's Kidney Pills Praised by Lexington User
Mrs A Ashford of Fifth Street Lexington reports relief from rheumatic pains and frequent kidney activity after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She bought them at Crenshaw & Young's Drug Store and plans to keep a supply. Go to all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Migrs Buffalo Naz Y.
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Doan
Lexington
A. Ashford
Fifth — St
Thenza
Crenshaw & Young
Foater—Milburn Co
Buffalo, Naz. Y
Notice on Vehicle Lighting Violations Enforcement
Sheriff J C Talbott warns that violations of laws covering cut outs and glaring headlights on automobiles will be rapidly enforced starting June 1918 with county enforcement and penalties for offenders.
Baby chick feed and corn shops mentioned in report
Misses Jean and Esther Wysley visit Kansas City this morning. Warder and Connor with P hont 158 referenced alongside new chick feed and corn shops in the brief notice.
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Warder & Connor
Jean
Esther Wysley
Kansas City
Parties knitting Red Ore sweeters call for new di rections
Readers are asked to call for new directions at W. M. McCalls Hansie Store on Franklin Avenue regarding party knitting supplies and guidance.
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W. M. McCall's
Hansie
Franklin Ave
Local travelers leave for visits and summer in Denver
Joe Ewing returned Friday from a short visit in Marshall. Miss Mary Claudia Wrillion journeyed to Wellington Wednesday for a brief stay. Mr and Mrs R J Shirley departed Wednesday for Denver to spend the summer in Coolora do.
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Joe Ewing
Marshall
Mary Claudia Wrillion
Wellington
R. J. Shirley
Denver
Coolorado
Miss Jennie Aull Travels to Kansas City for Day
Miss Jennie Aull left for Kansas City this morning to spend the day there. She is sightseeing and planning to return later today.
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Jennie Aull
Kansas City
United States Tires Set Mileage and Service Life Records
United States Tires report record high mileage and extended service life across their latest tire lines. Analysts credit innovative tread compounds and reinforced sidewalls for longer wear, improved fuel efficiency, and lower maintenance needs. Public performance tests show consistent grip in varied climates, aligning with manufacturer claims.
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Miore
Menefee Redd
Dover Items
Geo. Zeysing
W. W. Cole
James Cather
Arthur
Ernest
Dover
Oman
Zeysing
Holy. Co
J.C. Talbott, Sheeriff
U.S
U.S. Civil Service
Ron Sod
St Louis
Morrison
Sco
United States
Gentral Garage
T. A. Howard
H. H. Wulfehammer
Napoleon
August Ahring
F. H. Black & Go
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