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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1920
Page
4
The text extols the jay family, especially the stellar or long crested jay, as witty, aristocratic rulers of birds. It describes the European, American, and stellar varieties with vivid colors and regal bearing, praising vigilance, opportunism, and leadership in food and danger.
Surrogates John P. Cohalan and James A. Foley announce that from June 30 certified copies of wills and other court documents will be produced by photography rather than typewritten reproduction. A photographic room is prepared in the hall of records, though some electric connections remain unfinished, and attorneys are being informed of the change.
The European market has little to offer for rough and finished diamonds, as war and postwar restrictions reduced output. South African government controls lowered production, while rough diamonds destined for New York are of poor quality. With exchange rising, importers pay more for rough stones and higher prices are expected after cutting.
In Marine, Rhondda Valley Wales a mining town faces threats from mountain movements. Signs of landslides appear before fair weather and repeated tremors damage Edward Street houses. Ceilings collapse and doors stick as remedial work begins. Temporary accommodations are arranged for residents.
A garbled exchange features a boastful speaker and a cautious reply about past labor. The snippet mentions working strings and contrasts with modern entertainments like moving pictures and golf, but the meaning remains obscured.
A Moe morning tale from Youths Companion describes a Leghorn pullet nesting under a porch eave near sparrows. The hen laid an egg in the sparrow nest, the egg smashed on the porch floor, and the sparrows rebuilt their nest after the intrusion. The pullet later departed to the henhouse, sparrows returned and restored the site.
A past state remark asserts belief in reincarnation and suggests the speaker lived in the classic zine. The speaker speculates about participants who awakened Rome, stirring others with a curious phrase about their cuckle.
For rent second story over Weinstein's store apply to Edward Aull by 9 28. For sale several desirable dwellings from the estate of E Hoffman and others through executors Barron and Hoff man. Wanted: man to cut trees and make 1000 oak fence posts six miles south of Lexington by 9 7 11 Richard Field. For sale residence in Southside Addition. bargain now, apply Ed Long or call 589 Red by 9 21 2w. Lost gold wrist watch monogram E V Y 8 on back, finder please return to Chas Weber jeweler 1122 Main St and receive reward by 9 27 1w.
The article describes incendiary bullets issued to armies, noting millions produced at the Frankford arsenal. Brassed hollow projectiles were filled with a wax and barium nitrate composition, with magnesian and red lead priming charges to ignite the explosive inside.
Among the new devices is one invented by a Frenchman for rapid dealing of playing cards. It consists of a metal tray large enough to hold a full pack and a wheel with a rubber rim kept in contact with the top card by a spring. A small chain with a wire loop attaches to the wheel and finger. when the wire is pulled, one card is dealt and the spring brings the wheel to the next card.
A fragmentary note discusses the political field in Maine and national surname prominence. It mentions Kent, Cerin, Sowivayengs, Loatiaie and others as potential contenders, highlighting two leading figures Vani Bare and ieee ett with limited clarity.
Fragmentary OCR text references medical fascism and aliens in surgery with garbled phrases. It mentions subject experience, Melton, and speculative talks on attire and fall injuries, but no clear identities or events. The passage lacks coherent facts suitable for a full summary.
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