Lexington Country News Roundup of Local Visitors and Changes
Lexingt on area notes capture arrivals and departures, sales, and new business. Names include Misses Magic and Fede Carter. Pr ed Keiety Jr. residence purchase. Carter coal mines sale to Lanning and Floris. church services at M E B Church South with one conversion. several residents visiting kin in Warren, Odessa, Atchison, Mayview, and Keytesville. multiple trips to Kansas City and Independence. holiday gathering plans and farm activity noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Drewe
Lexingwin Tabistiny
William Lineiack
Lesington
Piainess
Clair Malott
Magic
Fede Carter
England
Higginsville
Ernest Bailey
Kansas City
Carter
Lanning & Floris
Local notes from Lexington and Higginville sweep of visits
L Cortin and Joli Hogan were in Lexington over the weekend with several residents noting moves and visits. Mrs Dinwiddie to host Reading Circle next Friday. Higginsville and Higginville residents shopped, visited relatives, and moved plans for farms and homes. News of farm sales, land purchases, and a fire incident at a farm near Clearing conclude the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dysart
Lexington
George Gordon
Dr. Harwood
Warrenabury
Joli Hogan
Ollie Arth
Joe Schall
Mattenburg
James Dinwiddie
Concordia Social Notes Mix Local Gatherings
The Four Laws Clover met at Mrs. W. F. Kroencke home Tuesday night. Busy Bee Sewing circle met at Miss Laura Burtman home Thursday evening. John Cassing and wife celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary Wednesday. Woman's Aid Society of M. I. church met Wednesday with Mrs. Walkenhorst near the city. Concordia Young Men's Liberty or Death club may organize soon. Ladies called on Al Blanke Friday to offer birthday greetings to Mrs. Blanke on her 27th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Four Laws Clover
W. F. Kroencke
Busy Bee Sewing Circle
Laura Burtman
John Cassing
Woman's Aid Saciuty
M. I. Church
W. I’. Walkenhorst
Concordia Young Men’s
Patrick Henry
Irs al Blanke
Argentina a Competitor in Great Britain Beef Trade
London November 17. The beef trade in Great Britain is changing as South American meat shippers enter Smithfield, challenging American dominance. Early shipments of dressed meat failed due to freezing quality, but recent South American cargos rival American chilled beef in condition and price, signaling a tougher market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
London
Great Britain
United States
Smithfield
Smithield
English Board of Agriculture
Feet Across Nations Show Wide Varied Foot Traits
A Chicago Journal fragment notes diverse foot shapes by nationality, claiming the French are narrow and long while the Spanish are small and curvaceous. It mentions Arab and Moorish blood, Celtic and English feet, and even ancient Greek perfection. The piece asserts Swedes Norwegians and Americans have large feet, with Roselan toes webbed at the first joint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Athens
Athenenne
Tamarina Tors
Pune
Cwago Journal
Beef Prices Exposed by Treasury Report on Livestock Trade
A Commoner summary notes that September livestock statistics from the treasury bureau of statistics disprove claims that scarcity drives beef prices. It shows higher livestock trade than two years prior, with September 1902 up 12.38 percent from 1900 and nearly 600,000 more cattle in the nine months to September. The piece warns of a likely trust reorganization and continued price manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Bureau of
Bryan on the Weekly Press in Chicago Meeting
Speaking at a meeting in Chicago, Hon W J Bryan argued that daily papers have become large business enterprises and political influence fades when ownership shifts from a single editor. He predicted growth in weekly papers as people still demand political discussion.
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Bryan
Ating Cla
Chicago
W. J. Bryan
Les
Moved to New Location Near Grand Central Hotel
Notice announces relocation to a room west of Grand Central hotel and states the saloon will be strictly Caucasian. Also mentions a political result where John D. Young defeated James Orchard by 334 votes in the Twenty second Sunatorial District with gains in Texas Wright and Howell counties and margins in Oregon and Shannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Central Hotel
James Orchard
John D. Young
Houston
Texas
Young
Wright and
Howell
Orchard
Oregor
Shannon
Notice to Hunters and Dividend Announcement
Notice to hunters restricts hunting on Bricklin Lake and firm properties. The Standard Oil Company declares a quarterly dividend of 10 per share payable December 15. A dubious kidney cure ad and a refund offer appear among the readable lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bricklin
Joe WinnLaMs
James
Tae
Unique Marine Curios Shop Showcases Ocean Oddities
A New York City shop owner decks shelves with legitimate marine specimens and crafted freaks, from porcupine fish to embossed shells. Readers are invited to view living mermaids' faces and marvel at the pinnagadite silky fibers spun by mollusks, forming natural underwater artistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaia
Atlantic Ocean
Caribbean Sea
New York Post
Burano
Venice
Growth of iron trade surpasses European rivals in 1902
The Engineering Magazine notes the United States has shifted from relying on global suppliers to dominating iron and steel. It states that by 1902 US output will exceed England and Germany combined, with Europe as its top customer and production exceeding prior 1870-72 levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irom
United States
Hengineering Magazine
England
Germany
Great Britain
United States of America
France
United
Europe
Exploding Shells Through Time 1876 to Present
A historical note traces how shells and bombs have fragmented more over time. Ordinary shells that burst produced 19 to 40 pieces in 1876 now yield about 240 pieces. Shrapnel missiles rose from 37 to about 340 fragments in 1870. A 70 pound bomb, once 42 fragments, now breaks into 1200 pieces when charged with peroxilens, each hurled faster than earlier large shards.
Planning a City Similarity of Detroit and Washington
Charles Moore cites Detroit Tribune remarks on city planning echoing L Enfant in Washington. He notes past crude arts, Woodward plan ridicule, and logs streets, urging formal oversight to prevent private land holdouts and poorly placed state buildings. Washington shown as model yet costly. Shepherd remade the city despite backlash. Detroit remains young, needs official planning control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Washington
Century Club
Charles Moore
Detroit Tribune
L’enfant
Dn Woodward
Capitol
Boss Shepherd
Paris
Care of Puppies for Healthy Growth and Exercise
Puppies after weaning will be strong and healthy and will grow if fed fresh buttermilk and bread, with soup instead of buttermilk twice a week until five or six months old. Do not feed sweet milk. Provide outdoor exercise, avoid sharing bowls, and feed individuals. Give little medicine and ample activity. an hour of daily runs in fields and woods is essential.
Effect of Colors on Children in Early Development
The article notes infants aged two to four show varying color responses, with younger babies happier in certain attire and bright red garments. It observes matron reports that infancy mood improves with color, while older children show less color influence and a tendency toward blue preferences in kindergartens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aculime
Scarlet mourning color at Brazilian funeral
At an unmarried woman's funeral in Brazil scarlet is the mournful hue. The coffin hearse horse trappings and driver's livery must be scarlet as the color of mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
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County News
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Lesley Grifin
A. N. Woodard
Atchen County
Frank Studdard
Camden
George Stler
Lexington Wednamiay
Workman
Independence
Stephen Price
Mra
Joe Crateinger
Juliaa Sehinks
Third Street
Pred Keiety Jr
3. A. BR. Chamberlain
Bessie
Near Odessa
Joan Barton
Mayview
James Alley
Jneteon County
Mre. Alley
J. W. Garnhart
M. EB. Church South
John Dravis
Hare
W. Johnson
Malsha
Bro
Darresborg
M. EB. Church
Christian Church
Sam Vaughan
Warrenborg
Cooper
Mary
Eda Love
B. W
L W. Cox
Jonnie Vaughy
Keytesville
Rebecca Dysart
John Cooper
Robert McKee
Carrie Case
Malden
J.T. McKee
R. L. Hitt
Lee
Addin
Mary, Vaughn
Willie Hodges
Aigginaville
Dover Doings
L. Cortin
Art Reynolds
Satieny
Wis, Meéng
Annie Wilson
Higginaville
Walter VanAnglen
Wity
Ftnsaio Evans
John Dysart
Seiliwe
Louise Nipper
Higgineville
Glen Viaeugil
the Dutheroin
Mrs. Kid, Pette
J. E. Hill
W.d. Vette
Concordia
Jos. G. Barnett
Marshall
Thoraday
J. G
J. K. Goodwin
Marstall
Fritz Langkrearer
Hgginsville
Torb
H W. Franke
A. Kueckse
Buichir
C. Wh. Corder
Sweot Springs
Liquess
Fred Franz
Rogge
Mr. White
Maynew
Wilson
W. H W. White
Louis Teimbkuehler
Mre. Yanouy
B. J. Sebolta Ani Family
Begginevillé
Ardtian
Miateher
Higginville
Adolph Hill
Tiinola
Clare Horstman
Qone Gord
Mra. W. V. Smiltiiton
Waverly
St. Joseph
J. W. Goodwin
Marshal
Meg. Hk. BE
1. Smith
Minnie Harnett
Tied
Tureday
Clearing
George Diederding
Rohlfing
Pal & Peaks
Court House
Lexington, Mo
Concordia Happenings
Stalling's Store
H. Sinauer
Ivbam
Rumford
Thone
Main &T
Smith
Ubas
W. Loomis
Fexington, Mo
Geo. W. Hoddli
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