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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1905
Page
5
Local notes report Tuesday socializing and travels of residents from Wellington to Independence Kansas City Sedelia and Augusta. A severe late storm downed trees in Egypt Bottom. A decomposed body found near the river is believed to be CO. G. Wael missing since April 17 in Kansas City Kansas.
A string of social and local business notes from Mayview describes residents visiting family in Kansas City and Columbus, shipments to Kansas City, and neighbors hosting callers. Gatherings include a May party for Baptist Sunday school children, a pie social, and plans for home and garden work. The Mayview May 12 item lists a whiskey seller and liquor ad in the town.
Crop and Weather Bulletin from Columbia Missouri dated May 16 1906 notes warmer week, general showers with heavy rains on May 9 10 and in southwest counties, wet conditions delaying planting and cultivation. Replanting heavy in southern sections. corn, wheat, rye, oats, clover, timothy, potatoes note growth. Tree fruits crop poorly, strawberries ripening and shipped from southern counties. Gorge Reever 8 S D.
Geo B Gorpon the county collector warns he intends to sue on all town and city lots for delinquent taxes dating to 1902 and earlier. He notes suits may be advertised locally and emphasizes he hopes to avoid lawsuits by collecting back taxes. Dysart deputy sheriff was briefly ill with fever.
Wilkes stallion Conspirito 35431 will stand at Greystone Park near Lexington Missouri. The notice highlights an unusually low service price for mares in the suburban facility.
Conspirito, sired by Svar Wilkes, son of Geo Wilkes, shows exceptional speed and power. Dam Glora, lineage includes Nettlewood 2:1644 and Marmaduke 9082, with a noted half mile record. At eight, Conspirito outpaces many, pacing under one minute for a half mile and under 14 seconds for an eighth. Considered the best stallion offered to the public in Missouri.
Through trains to the Lewis and Clark Exposition run June 1 to October 15, 1905 via Union Pacific with scenic routes and low summer rates to Portland. Stops include Yellowstone en route. inquire J G Kaili at 901 Walnut St Kansas City MO. Also mentions viewing Lake Erie shores and a new book Reuben.
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