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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1908
Page
4
The piece notes two weeks left in football while mentioning a Missouri Pacific train arriving on time last Monday evening. It comments that no one will be hanged for Editor Cormack’s shooting and critiques Missouri Democratic party splits, coal inspector chatter, the senatorial primary law, and a proposed change in streetcar fares. It ends with a jab about Dave Ball possibly running for a different office.
The piece notes ongoing Democratic plans for a convention in Wi2 to nominate a presidential candidate. It also reports President Roosevelt saying Taft's religious views are nobody's business and urging the topic be dropped after a lengthy discussion.
The article points to renewed prosperity with a price increase for paper from 2.75 to 2.90 over two months while the publication price stays unchanged.
The paper notes the campaign is over and expresses hope to subscribers for more information across topics, arguing a newspaper’s chief function is dissemination of news rather than politics, a shift the paper wishes to see beyond the four-year cycle.
The piece criticizes Missouri electors who rely on the Kansas City Star and magazines for thinking, labeling them well intentioned yet biased. It argues many are Democrats who vote in primaries and participate in party events, while Republicans gain early leverage and question ballot scratching.
The Star denounces Cowherd as a corrupt tool of the old machine while lauding Handley for achievement and honesty. It blames Solt as a partial Democrat behind mixed state officer lists and notes big brewery influence in St. Louis aiding Hadley and supporters of David Ball. The Star predicts the Republican gains will come later from these votes.
The New York Commercial argues campaign speeches rarely sway undecided voters, noting rallies attract party followers intent on praise and critics seek fault. It suggests elections predated daily papers and muses on a future of wealth-less campaigns as normal.
The Supreme Court upholds Kentucky law segregation in schools and railroad cars after Berea College challenge, noting Southern resistance to mixed education. The piece predicts future friction in the North over race mixing and touches on coeducation debates amid racial divides.
The passage argues that state law often fails to curb discrimination due to entrenched attitudes in the South, noting a higher law described as race instinct that governs sentiment. It references the St. Louis Times and cites supporting instances where doctrine does not translate into practice.
The Intelligencers announce a growing popular girl contest with new entrants and chances for all. A special prize of a gold finished glove box awaits the top vote getter by November 21. Each entry of $5 by November 1 earns an elaborate jewel box, with 500 extra votes per dollar by November 2. Receipts and info available from the office.
A resident advertises Swedish hair care including shampooing facial massage scalp treatment and manicure from home. The offer highlights use of a modern hair drying device and invites interested customers to call for appointments.
Lyon & Healy announces a no reserve piano sale featuring nearly a thousand instruments from Thompson Music Co Healy Music Co and F G Theatle Piano Co with Steinway and Weber brands. Upright pianos priced from ten to two hundred dollars plus options and returns accepted. Freight charges are small and Lyon & Healy cites 45 years of trustworthy dealing. Write today to avoid disappointment.
Fragmentary ad notes offer Labra dor herrings priced at 25 cents per dow and country sorgum at cents per gallon at Joa L Lonyr’s Canh Grocer.
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