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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1908
Page
4
Candidates Qual les and Michell object to the outcome of the Democratic primary election held on Tuesday August 4 116 percent context notes irregularities in Lafayette County race but details remain sparse in the readable text.
As a candidate for the office of Police Judge, subject to the action of the citizens of Lexington at the election April 7.
We are authorized to announce Albert E. James and W. Campbell for Collectors of Lexington, Albert Walk for Marshal, James N. Price and J. Drummon(d) for Assessor, Joan M. Price for City Attorney, Jerry Shinn for First Ward Councilman, A W Allen for Third Ward Councilman, and David L. Mountain for Second Ward Councilman, all at the Lexington city election on Tuesday, April 7, 1908.
A wary forecast notes rain could ease things as no Lexington politician stands accused of voter colonisation. Wet or dry, two weeks remain in suspense as Senator La Follette emerges as the likely successor to Thomas Lawson in a developing political contest.
Emma Goldman may gain wider exposure as Columbia Records explores recording options to publish her ideas. The potential release aims to reach a broader audience beyond current readers and supporters.
A playful note mentions the street aprinkler return would please residents. Rumors suggest three Lexington Democrats seek the next postmaster. Kansas City Democratic banquet on the 40th promises to be a standout. Higginsville Jeffersonian marks its eleventh birthday as a county paper leader.
A Kansas City Post remark traces Secretary Taft praising Irish valor at a dinner on the 17th. The Star is singled out for attention, with comments on editorial rivalry and public perception. The piece notes provocative language comparing an Irishman to a red headed negro as part of the debate.
The article notes that coal miners appear ready to strike on April 1 with operators in agreement. It hints that next summer finding workers to mow lawns may become less easy.
The piece laments a riot at Ann Arbor harming the University of Michigan’s reputation and argues against hoodlumism in education. It notes the Supreme Court ruling unconstitutional a St Louis loitering law, saying one may stand if not blocking traffic.
Charles 8 and Mitch ell announce Mitch ell as candidate for Lafayette county sheriff. He has previously served as sheriff and understands duties thoroughly. A gentleman of integrity and ability, he is described as a fine specimen of physical manhood and well fitted to be an ideal sheriff if elected.
County supervision the paramount educational need of the state remains as it has for years an efficient state wide system of county supervision of schools. Since the last legislature failed to give us a law, there remains but one thing for the people to do to remedy the fault and that is to make use of the present law which enables them to adopt supervision by their votes at the annual spring meeting.
A plea argues for county wide school supervision in Lafayette county. It cites 168 rooms, 6337 pupils, and $117,194.29 annual educational spending, with public school property valued at $204,150. The piece compares city and county costs, proposing a county superintendent at $800 salary and a minor tax impact, urging classification and progress from elementary to secondary levels.
A Lafayette County Tax Payers Protective Association was formed in the Merchants Hotel parlors with officers Chris Walk Lexington president Frank McClure Waverly vice president Henry Anglebeck Concordia secretary and D T Bogie Lexington treasurer The group aims to oppose the April 4 local option election by highlighting taxes paid by county saloons and the resulting extra levy. Delinquent back taxes prompt major suit warnings from Higginsville Jeffersonian March 11 1908 noting suits against personal and real taxes after May 1 1908.
Clarence Vivion backs tax collection for the August term of the circuit court. Call and settle all delinquent back taxes before May 1, 1908 to save costs and expenses. No further notice will be given. suit will be brought after May 1, 1908.
At the Nickle the Picture Shop presents Pictures What a Pipe Did and Pirates Songs At the Old Cross Roads on Monday and Saturday nights. A line of Wash drawings attracts attention and invites comparison with any origin. Call and see the work phone 245.
On January 1st, 1008 our annual session Meet Wha due. As the amount is small the comrades will call on the Adjutant Geo P Venable to pay at once. The commander from New Orleans notified all camps not paid by April 1st cannot be represented at the next reunion. Please call and pay your dues. S-1612 was Geo P Venanie Adj J Q P Larrexavna Commander.
D Stalling announces a sale of remaining shoes in odd sizes. A dozen pairs were available but only one or two left, still in style. Shoes will be displayed on bargain tables and sold at or below cost, encouraging early attendance for available sizes.
Mas L. Long announces buckwheat cakes and pure buckwheat flour in bulk and pancake mix. Winn & Ewing advertise white goods and a fresh candy line. Coffin runs Lexington post cards, with two for six cents, photo cards at six for twenty six cents, Plume Shop sells views. Willson & Co. deliver feed and meal. Long gloves priced at 60, 76, and 1.25 pair.
A seller offers various farmed land and residences for sale at reasonable prices. He can show any available properties and can be reached via Gray Bros phone 223 KB or the home line 272 W, V Cuntis.
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