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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1909
Page
4
The item notes winter nearing end and mentions Senator Hopkins, ex Senator Platt salary changes, rumors of railroads, a Lexington baseball franchise, and Joseph Cannon remaining the unnamed head of government while Senator Stone enjoys a pleasant Thursday.
If Mr. Hoffman ever wants to start a divorce suits against Ger tie, he ought to find an abundance of witnesses. The remark suggests a view on testimony and pending marital disputes.
The praise goes to Hoffman’s press agent who hails his client’s move as the biggest coup since the Clansman riot in Philadelphia, signaling a major publicity victory.
With the legislature active in Jefferson City and major fairs underway in Washington, a flurry of political news dominated the week, shaping opinions and agendas. The scene featured lawmakers, events, and policy discussions likely to influence upcoming decisions.
Representative Muir, a radical prohibitionist in the legislature, has a name reminiscent of a French wine. In contrast, Mr. Auerswald lives up to his name with a distinct reputation.
Since Phil Adams took charge of the Lexington branch, the schedule has stayed punctual. The prior delay issues appear resolved as the conductor maintains steady on time performance.
The note argues over the correct name Salomy vs Salome and warns against calling it Siloam, noting a nine dollar and a half price in music stores despite this dispute. The fragment highlights pronunciation as a point of contention in a retail context.
A commentator quotes E. H. Harriman asserting that financial calm comes from people clinging to last year’s coat while others wear coats from the year before. The remark frames caution about outdated economic expectations and lingering financial rigidity.
George A Glens has purchased the Wellington News and took charge of the plant March the first. He is well known over Missouri as a former representative of an orphans' home. Wellington people are supportive of a local paper and his venture is expected to merit their patronage.
The Higginsville Advance and Jeffersonian reject a story claiming many locals would trade two Circuit Court terms for political gain. The article fragment notes skepticism about broad public willingness to sway judicial terms and hints at a broader dispute over authenticity.
Missouri and Lafayette County show progress yet lag on roads. The Columbus road running south of town faces severe winter wear, hindering miners, farmers, merchants, and mail carriers. Improving the road is seen as a wise investment to boost business and daily commute.
The Missouri House approved a resolution forcing clerks to perform real work or forfeit pay. The practice had allowed lawmakers to hire relatives or district newspaper men to draw salaries while other clerks labored at night and on Saturdays. Public reaction supported ending the long standing, unfair system.
The labor movement across the United States intensifies the antituberculosis drive. Unions from printers to cigar makers push member participation, establishing sanatoriums and rallying meetings to protect workers' lives amid a growing health campaign.
The labor movement expands countywide with a new State Labor Department and unions urged to back tuberculosis campaigns. The AFL and several State Federations endorse the effort after the Denver convention, with Connecticut leading factory support through John F. Gunshannon. Factories fund treatment in sanatoria, aiding sick workers and families as studies show tuberculosis kills a large share of working-age men, especially in dusty metal and stone trades.
In Circuit Court Dealar site County Missouri at Lexington December 14 1900 the sale of real estate in Lafayette County Missouri to the highest bidder for cash under a partition decree. Williams Wilcox Burnett trustee and others named. Land described as 1 and 2 100 acres north of section 1 and several parcels including three acres. sale to occur at the front courthouse door in Lexington during April term 1900 between 9am and 5pm. Sheriff Winfield & Pracock.
When in need of Celery Oys ters Tomatoes Lettuce Grapes fruit Oranges Lemons Pears Grape Nuts ice cream or Ices you will find same at Hinesley’s Phone 64 Please send in Sunday orders before 10 o’clock.
Store room now occupied by Hix Bros will be for rent about March 1. For particulars apply at A Gillen's Hardware store. 201f.
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The note invites readers to enjoy homemade chilli and repeats a range of products at Jos L. Long's in La Marit. It mentions smoked halibut pickled herring and mackerel, along with brick cheese and Imburper cheese as appetizing options.
Insurance ad lists Hay and Gray at right prices and Gee W. Cunris or Cunris as contact for Sixth City and Country coverage including hay and grain sectors.
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