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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
2
A promotional piece extols Poultry Culture as a valuable monthly journal for breeders and poultrymen. It claims the issue contains fresh practical ideas, timely local news, court updates, county happenings, and nationwide items, presenting the paper as essential family reading.
In February 1741 Sir Robert Walpole wagered a guinea with Charles Pulteney after a disputed Horace line during a Commons debate. Walpole lost when the clerk ruled against him, and the guinea was given to Pulteney. The coin rests in the British Museum with a Pulteney note about the bet and Latin learning.
The article examines how Earth’s reflected color is tied to surface vegetation. It notes mosses and lichens shape striking scenes like Greenland's crimson cliffs from red lichens. It suggests forests and prairies spread green light, visible on the lunar surface during new moon phases.
A tired traveler stayed at a country hotel. In the morning the proprietor asked about the “corner playing” next room. The guest admitted he pounded the wall to stop the noise. The landlord lamented that the cornet player believed the neighbor applauded wildly, prompting extra repeats.
A light exchange portrays Mary revealing the origin of the harp in the Garden of Eden. Eve ate the apple and men have been harping about it ever since, as John reacts with diversion from a newspaper.
A cheeky quip contrasts an ordinary coed with a college widow. One stays four years, the other stays for years, hinting at social stereotypes in a playful line from a 20th century publication.
A clipped obituary style line notes an unnamed Civil War veteran saying he was wounded twice and spent a year in Libby prison. The brief biographical line emphasizes his service and imprisonment experiences rather than personal details.
The notice promotes The Largest Magazine in the World priced at 50 cents yearly or five cents per copy with free samples and a premium catalog from Wanton Ohio. It mentions Mayvion Brown visiting Gilliam for Easter and Nannie Cunniff arriving from Kansas City to visit relatives.
Edwin Endman visited Kansas City Friday evening for a short stay. Mrs. Chis Zh returned home in Monstonia Saturday after visiting Mrs. Geo Ty Trail. Mrs. Trail invited to stay several days at her home.
For Sale Chote Boone County White Seed Corn. Won first in the Missouri State Corn Show at Columbia in 1913 and second at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia in 1912. Sell seed wheat at 150 per acre. invest 25 cents per acre for pure bred seed corn. Information by writing or wiring Milton Uplais, Concordia, Mo. Phone 404.
Publication notice from Lafayette County Missouri court. Plaintiff Dentinet seeks collection against non resident Elisabeth Lieve’s estate via promissory note for 200 dollars with 8 percent interest. Writ of attachment issued, property in control of executors Seiser. Case to be heard next term at Lexington County Court. Publication to follow in The Week Intelligencer.
Walter J. Waddell as executor seeks court order to sell up to the real estate of Joseph Myers to cover unpaid debts. Notice to heirs and publication in Lexington Intelligencer before next term in May 1913.
Classified note advertising a Clark Jewell high oven gas range for sale. Apply at this office for purchase details and arrangements.
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