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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1914
Page
2
A New York Times piece argues against accepting pay cuts, praising the “pioneer spirit” of workers who refuse reductions. It asserts that yielding to lower wages narrows upward mobility and that stubborn resolve will help one rebound, even if it means hardship for dependents.
An art student with shaved or short boxed hair speaks of compensations for hair loss. She notes the ease of washing and daily routine, compares her look to a medieval page, and says the hair will grow back while enjoying her new style. She mentions a barber’s puzzled reaction.
A scientist imagines future exploration to the north pole by airship. The battery girl agrees, noting it would improve progress. They envision sending a party ahead with referees on the spot as soon as the pole is reached.
In a brief exchange Jonas asks Silas about the gale turning hair colors and money backs. Silas dismisses the color change, focusing on the green backs rather than topknots.
A courtroom exchange features Emertonian and Poor Man debating the law of compensation and its delays, as the Judge weighs the remarks in a concise moment. The dialogue showcases legal skepticism and counsel attitudes in a sharp, period tone.
In a brief, comic exchange, Mike asks Pat to wake and send him 50 cents. Pat replies he is asleep, turning a simple nap into a humorous street-side snapshot.
In Gotham a lighthearted note shows women managing scarce funds as husbands confirm frugal gains. The piece highlights practical spending, shared chores, and community thrift in daily life, reflecting local attitudes toward economy and family roles.
A witty note in the paper ponders a young man's devotion to service as he joins a new unit described humorously as a man corps, implying a lighthearted take on military enlistment. The exchange hints at family sentiment and youthful ambition within a historical social frame.
A brief note about visiting a beauty parlor this week, reflecting a routine personal activity and planned grooming. No additional names or places are provided.
A note on requests for letters to study Charles Robert Maturin. The Athenaeum reports N Tolman seeks manuscripts for a life and writings study. Maturin is remembered for Bertram, Coleridge calling it blasphemous nonsense, while Scott Byron Kemble, Balzac and Rossetti admired him and influenced reception.
A playful dialogue contrasts Mr Newpop asking what is there with Mr Oldpop describing a man who repeats the clever things his baby boy said, used when you want to share the clever things yours said. The exchange captures a humorous, generational exchange about memory and wit.
A New York Weekly quip shows a reporter puzzled by an odd instruction to cover “slaughter statistics” and questions whether to write about an abattoir or grade crossings. The exchange highlights newsroom pressure and the humor of assigned topics.
In a witty exchange Senator Sorghum jokes that admiring friends should fund his legacy now by turning subscriptions into a campaign fund rather than building a monument.
As the pace slackens a committee mucks through a lively inquiry that once kept members awake at night. Now the routine dulls but questions persist about the investigation’s status and momentum.
A Louisville Courier Journal quip notes a plan to rush work in Venice by splitting the town and completing tasks in one day. The remark mocks impractical two day timelines for thoroughness.
A brief quip contrasts Chinese lantern illuminations with a hanging fire joke. The exchange notes the unusual charm of lantern displays and the shared curiosity about their striking appeal.
A brief children’s riddle centers on a silversmith praised for skill and craft. The exchange invites readers to identify the professional behind the celebrated deeds. No additional context or names are provided.
A fragmentary excerpt portrays a drayman returning home looking pensive, amid a whispered remark about dreams and marble hauling. The dialogue hints at a curious, unsettled mood surrounding a laborer and his actions. The tone suggests a local scene or vignette within daily life.
An assortment of pot plants and cut flowers including Tulips Jonquila Dutch Hyacinths Cineramias Primroses Violeta Sweet Peas Pansies appears ready to supply wants at Egglestion Green House OC A Rex Will travels to Kansas City for 10 dollars. Phone 971. Blue grass pasture for rent via John BR Wilmot or 365. Auto calls at Lafayette Auto Company 291 Hany Dunford. Buy tub coal flour corn meal hay and poultry feeds from Jos L Long 14. JOS L DONG WILCOXON dry cleaner 1015 Franklin St. I have quit tub coat and moved to poultry hens and cream business.
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