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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1909
Page
4
A notice announces A. T. Allips as candidate for Lafayette County School Superintendent. The election is set for April 30 and subject to voter action. The fragmentary text references the Lexington Post Office date and general election context.
A local note reports blue-bottle flies in the area while no robin has been reported yet. The mention implies rising nuisance conditions without confirming any avian sightings.
The speaker asks about the price of travel to Kansas City when returning to the era of the 3 cent raw fare, implying nostalgia for lower transportation costs and a hypothetical fare standard from a past period.
Mr Jeffries declares he will never again fight a white man drawing the color line to a fine point. The fashion plites and tube girl appear to influence one man to take a pipe.
The tariff will be revised so that the costs of living will be only a little more than they are at the present time.
The remark notes that Democratic backsliding enabled Speaker Cannon to maintain the established political order. It emphasizes partisan shifts and the impact on leadership dynamics within the era.
The Payne tariff bill contemplates placing all works of art over twenty years old on the free list. Supporters express gratitude for the potential relief and cultural protection this provision would bring to artists and collectors alike.
A political notice urges lawmakers to act quickly as today marks the final day for introducing bills before the legislative session, highlighting pressure on representatives and senators to campaign among constituents.
The article notes Mr Harriman intends to quit active railroad manipulation but remains focused on profit. It hopes tariff revisions are expedited to end the current lull in business caused by uncertainty and ongoing market effects.
The article notes a $20,000 fine against Standard Oil in Buffalo. It contrasts that with the state university asking for $600,000 in appropriations, amounting to one fifth of the state's income, and questions the fairness of such funding demands.
The article notes President Taft appoints vegadwrard Durant, white, to succeed Dr Wm D Cram, colored, as collector of customs at the Charleston port. It mentions the new administration as an apparent improvement and comments on legislative deliberations and party impressions.
The text questions the urge to dismantle the Solid South arguing the party does not gain needed votes and that a fully Republican South would yield a unanimous country, which is viewed as undesirable.
One bill passed both houses and gained the Governor's signature to require county school supervision. It will not affect Lafayette County, which voluntarily adopted county supervision year no.
Representative Dale introduces a bill to ban tinted or stained glass prescription cases that obscure store rear areas. The measure aims to curb concealment in drugstores, a move critics say could affect men who linger there to avoid their spouses.
Land and Moncey. I have a few Lafayette county farms left that I can sell you at reasonable prices. None any better, and all know it and they sell. Some city residences and vacant lots located to suit purchasers. Will take pleasure in showing you anything I have for sale. Can see me at Grats Bros. phone 224, E. B. Vaughn's phone 32 or home phone 272. W. Curtis.
A notice from Ashurst Contractor Voone 324 Kr ee Joan L markets concrete walls foundations and footings. The firm promises quality service and customer care with emphasis on strong construction and reliable results.
A state senate committee invites all interested to a meeting next Wednesday afternoon to decide if a constitutional amendment for statewide prohibition should be placed on the next election ballot. The piece notes expected fashion of advocates and opponents, with supporters in white lawn ties and opponents in large diamonds.
H T Phillips, head of Concordia public schools, announces his candidacy for county school superintendent. A longtime educator in the county, he vows to protect rural schools and seeks broad support, citing family ties to Prof C A Phillips.
Local notice promotes insurance services covering all threats including fire and tornado. Offered plans apply to both city and rural properties with hay and grain coverage available at competitive rates.
Store room formerly occupied by Hix Bros will be for rent around March 1. Apply at A Gillen's Hardware Store. New salt and smoked fish in stock at Jos. L. Long Cash Grocer with various fish and garden needs. Easter post cards unpacked at Picture Shop. Willson Co. offers poultry and fresh candles from Barron & Sheets.
Preserves the linen and has been adopted by all up-to-date laundries. Also does not look the celluloid, A new and home industry and a first class up-to-date laundry. We will employ about twenty people on and after June lat, Lexington Steam, Dye and Cleaning Company. Phone 377.
A vintage advertisement extols Swamp Root, a kidney remedy by Dr. Kilmer, claiming to cure kidney and bladder troubles and prevent heart and lung deaths. It touts easy intake, availability in fifty cent and one dollar bottles, and offers a free sample bottle and book via mail to readers who mention the paper.
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