Quotable Snatches of Wit and Banter Briefly Sketched
A string of quips from multiple papers highlights humor on manners money and mischief. Jests range from debtor creditor contrasts to a boy’s hankerchief loan and a speaker’s quip about bad cooking. Names and places appear in brief, scattered excerpts.
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Glasgow Times
Mifhins
Birkins
Chicago Daily News
Philadelphia Press
Arthur
Kansas City Journal
Gen. Grant
Pepprey
Pike
Boston Transcript
Architect's New Wrinkle Lets Plans Be Modeled in Plaster
A New York architect explains to Washington Starman at the New Willard that wealthy clients can now have a full plaster model built from approved house plans. The model shows exterior details exactly as approved, allowing complete remodeling before actual construction with limited cost. Interior changes can also be made as desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
New Willard
Combs Wyatt Wedding At Bride’s Mother's Home
Willis Combs and Mary Wyatt wed near Lexington with Rev. George C. Miller officiating. The couple, after the ceremony at the bride's mother's home, will reside in Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Willis Combs
Mary Wyatt
George C. Miller
Edenview Church
Combs
J. B. Gibson
Mabel McCrary
Ice cream social nets for U D O chapter
A Thursday afternoon and evening ice cream and strawberry social by the U D O s raised about 70 for the chapter. The item notes local fund-raising success with a lively social event.
Hereford Breeder Association Shifts HQ to Kansas City
The Hereford Breeder's Association moves its headquarters to Kansas City from Chicago. Directors cite Kansas City's central location among major Hereford breeding grounds and a majority of cattle operations west of the Mississippi. The shift reflects board support for a geographically central base near Emporia, Albany, Madison, and Fort Worth area interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wereford Breadere
Ascaucat
Ion
Lve Lock Exchange
Kane City
Mark Wl
Kanese
Chicago
Hereford Bryeder's Association
Kansas City
William George
Aurora
Ill
F. A. Nave
Atthen
Ind
C. Adams
Moneagua
Tex
Vis
Mississippi River
Cost per capita of public schools in state cities 1902
The 1902 report of the State Superintendent of Schools lists the cost per capita for maintaining public schools across several cities in the state, detailing how much was spent per resident student and highlighting variations by locale.
Oil Strike Sparks Nevada Missouri Oil Boom
News that the Missouri Oil and Asphalt Company struck oil in the Bellamy field near Nevada at a depth of 150 feet has boosted excitement. Drilling will continue to prove if a viable push is possible while land values soar. owners refuse to lease land despite offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Missouri Oil and Asphalt
Lexington Water Company Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the Lexington Water Company stockholders will be held at 10 o clock in the forenoon on Wednesday June 4 in the Hearle Building Lexington Missouri. Directors will be elected for the ensuing year and a vote may be taken to reduce the board to three. Other business may be transacted. G McCalvann President Chamberlain Secretary.
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Odesai
LexineToww
Lexington Water Company
Hearle
Lexington Mo
Ie G. McCavalann
Pres. Inc. Chamberlain, Sec'y
German American Pioneer Society Annual Meeting Program Concordia
The program for the German American Pioneer Society of Lafayette County outlines a two part gathering in Concordia on Monday May 18. In the forenoon guests will be received at the railroad station processed to the meeting site with marches and an address of welcome by Mayor Duensing. Afternoon events include multiple musical numbers by the Concordia band and orchestra, speeches by Mr Nick Haerle and Mr A F Brockman, a dance piece Life is a Dream, and the closing The Watch on the Rhine. All pioneers are invited.
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Lafayette County
Concordia
Chicago Post
Duensing
Forest
Kitenburg
Pirates, of
Penzance
Nick Haerle
A. F. Brockman
N. Haerle
Uncle Tom's Cabin draws crowds in Lexington tent show
The seasoned play known for decades continues to attract audiences as Griswold assembles a first rate company. Admission is 25 cents for adults 14 cents for children under 12 and free for children under 6. A noon parade precedes the performance near Carter's Lumber Yard on Ninth Street on Saturday May 16.
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Carter's
Ninth Street
Lexington
Academy Victorious Over Central High 18 to 9 at Wentworth
In a Saturday game on Wentworth field the Academy defeated Central High 18 to 9. A brief shower halted play after a promising first inning, leaving field conditions poor and scoring inflated. It marks Central High’s first loss this year, provoking elation at the Academy.
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Wentworth
Academy
Central High School
Great Southwest business guides and state education notes
Readers are urged to study business chances in Missouri Kansas Indian Territory and Texas. Also mentioned are Katy publications and banking talks in St. Louis May 20 and 21. The State Normal School at Warrensburg reports 1436 students, large appropriation for maintenance and new buildings, expanded faculty, and a bigger Summer School with lower tuition.
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Missouri
Kanang
Indian Territory
Texas
Golden Square
Katy
Great Southwest
Knuty
Waithwright
St. Louis
State Normal School
Warrenaburg
Various Local Visits and Movements Across Lexington
Residents and relatives travel to and from Higginsville Odessa St. Louis Grand Rapids and Port land Oregon. Local dignitaries include Bishop Atwill and Dr Williams as sermons and confirmations unfold. Harvard rumored to offer Roosevelt presidency. a discussion of race and education accompanies civic and religious notes.
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A. W. Sandring
Ninth Street
Jove Goehner
St. Louie
C. el. Schaefermeyer
A. M. Brett
Marie
Leo
Odessa
Joseph B. Silver
Grand Rapids
M. D. Wilson
St. Louis
Prominent Endorsements Promote Peruna Remedy
A collection of letters from public figures and readers tout Peruna as effective for catarrh and related stomach and intestinal issues. Notable endorsements include F A Curtright of Georgia, U S Senator W N Roach of North Dakota, Mrs. W N Roach, and others reporting relief and improved digestion after using Peruna. Readers are urged to write to Dr Hartman for free advice if results are not prompt.
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Moses PF. Merrill
Willis Brower
Congress
Alabama
Dr. Hartman
Washington, D.C
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Willia Brewer
Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Ohio
Probate Court Docket May 1903 Public Notices
Probate court docket listing for May 16 and 18 1903 records multiple deceased individuals with executors administrators guardians and curators named. Includes Mary A Mrecount Eugene M Ewing Margaret Fulton Ruth Corum Fannie Crockett and other estates with designated guardians curators and public administrators. Judge Jams P. Dains notes required settlements on the city where cases are met.
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Mrecount
Mary A
Wim. Aull
Sa. Buchanan
Grace Et al
John Prince
II. Ewing
Eugene M
J. G. Worthington
Ellmaker
Christopher
Frank Elimaker
J. H. Uphaus
Smith
Sarah D
M. D. Wilson
Donaldson
John
Tanner
Lou
M.D. Wilson
Evert
William
Louis Evert
William M
China
Pinkie Et Aol
Geo. I. Gordon
Margaret Barnett
Jams P. Dains
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Combs-Wyatt
Leslie
Pennsylvania
German New Guinea
Rock Island
Pleasant Hill
Aurora Snaturs Ohoi
Ae Saan
MLO Po
Thooonville Yeasenvenss
Bonne Terre
Duiaesceee Ee
Brookfield
Kepee Eeeemeeds
Batlat Risyachtyeret
Ean
Seutiesstaune
Carrollton, Mertaeyhededheus Stead
Au Carthage
Akan Ibis Dewtisage Deans Loo
Chillicothe O
Clinton
Columbia
SAE
DeSoto Akan
Fulton Eoreee
Revep
Hannibal Wep
Ivdhcaceasevah Eeeed Jefferson Clty
Sifu Pera Bo
Ida
Eketerrteeeyye
Elma Marshall Beer Ee
Eben Dee Seeeg Ee
Sam
el Maryville
Mextedy
Peedyres
Deans Beydo Moberly Eee
Ds Essen Weienne
Nevaida
Warrensburg
Webb City
Coreebun Shaw
Webster Groves
Stockholders Meeting
Clark
Don Caegar
Uncle Tom
Alexander Graves
State Bankers Association
Leslie Mason
Higginsville
Carrie Beaurle
Hodge
John Bour
Henry Moore
Texarkana, Ark
James J. Fleming
Joseph Smith
Episcopal Diocese Convention of
West Missouri
A. ¥. Robinson
Coffeyville, Kansas
Mary Ball
C. A. Schaefermeyer
J. M. Crowder
Dan Studdard
Boonville
G. A. R. State
C. B. Goodwin
Majorie Harlowe
Marshall
Gol
Tilton Davis
Goodwin
Carl W. Hays
Los Angeles
California
M. H. Mayer
C. B. Rees
Russell Riggs
Milford Riggs
B. R. Abtwill
Christ Episcopal Church
O. M. Williams
D. W. 8. Tevis
John K. Dunn
Atwill
M. Williams
Central Female College
M. EB. Church South
Dr. Williams
George W. Hyde
Southern Baptist Convention
Savannah
Hyde
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Roosevelt
Harvard University
Harvard
Tuskegee
San Francisco
Georgia
Peruna
F. A. Curtright
A. B
Georgia Normal and Industrial Institute
F. A. Cartright
Greansboro, Ga
W. N. Roach
Roach
Perans
Psruna
Wm. Hebley
Duquesne
Moses F. Merrill
Columbus, Cherokes Co
Kansas
Ashbrook
Winning Rage
Dover Road
Per
Ashland Wilkes
Young Wilkes
George Wilkes
Wilkes
J. F. Ramey
Probate
Kinkead & Limberg
Washington Township
Lafayete
Aald County
Misaouri
Missouiri
Lat County
Red
Prank Thornton
Watu
Tt County
Minsouri
Noties
Jones
Bridaw
Deyepot
Anid Inca
Tato
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