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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
4
Public Administrator W. D. Meng and Surveyor John Walker are named in a brief notice. The line offers no dates or locations and contains an exhortation about warmer weather, implying a general civic or forecast-related item rather than a specific event.
An unreliable Cleveland letter failed to persuade. Speaker Cannon vows to avoid new tricks at his age. Emphasis on eradicating the white plague marks a necessary public health stance. A man wearing straw fur hat noted, suggesting limited options.
Ohio held numerous local option elections Tuesday to practice voting. Two cent postage to England took effect Thursday. The piece notes relief and suggests harmony when Bryan Parker and D B Hill meet.
Concordia is evaluating building an electric light plant, exploring feasibility, potential costs, and impacts on municipal services. The move aims to improve street lighting, support new developments, and enhance overall city infrastructure.
Several older residents reported a loud sound last Saturday that many identified as thunder. The report notes no accompanying storms or weather events were observed in the area.
The fervent exchange between President Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan is described as unstealable, signaling strong cabinet or public confidence in steadfast leadership and policy directions. The remark frames the letters as enduring, irreplaceable record of political resolve.
A short note indicates blue ribbons will not mark candidates at the upcoming State Fair. The article emphasizes the color is not favored by the politicians involved.
A fragment notes Chancellor Day speaking in heated terms likened to an oil tank breaking loose, signaling renewed sharp rhetoric or contentious debate within the administration. The remark hints at escalating tension without detailing events or consequences.
A local claim suggests chewing gum causes sea sickness. The remark attributes the idea to the man who produced the gum, though no official evidence supports the link.
A Yale University professor ranks tuberculosis as the most expensive luxury on the list and notes it is also the least satisfying. The claim highlights the high costs and poor personal value associated with the disease.
Congressman Longworth delivers speeches apologizing for the president while praising his policies. The witty lawmaker comments on domestic harmony and political wit, aiming to boost morale among supporters.
The Denver gathering of bankers rejects guarantees on bank deposits and resists postal banking. Yet no surprise greets the stance as observers note a steady mood among financial leaders.
The remark notes skepticism about Iowa breaking its Republican pattern while recalling Missouri’s surprising shift four years earlier, suggesting party realignment may defy expectations.
With money tight for the political manager, many patriots face voting by personal initiative if they cast ballots at all.
A Chicago fan assaulted an umpire last week, breaking his nose as anger over officiating spilled into violence. The incident sparked jokes and debate about sportsmanship and crowd behavior.
The remark about winning every vote in the United States is cited as a fine sentiment yet criticized for poor grammar. The quote highlights Taft’s attempt to express sympathy for an adversary downed in adversity.
Odessa Democrat editor Walter L. Bales steps back from active work due to ill health. The longtime Democratic voice pauses duties, marking a temporary retirement as the community notes the change in local press leadership.
A historic discussion questions whether Speaker Cannon should face consequences for his sharp remarks. The debate cites potential lessons for men and cites wives who might seek to understand the reasons behind such outbursts.
Republican vice presidential candidate Hon. James Sherman extolled Hon. Joseph Cannon at a campaign event. He praised Cannon amid remarks that contrast with religious affiliations, noting not everyone in the country shares the Methodist faith.
Warrensburg residents whisper plans for two new electric lines to be built soon. If the talks collapse, locals will feel twice as disappointed as Lexingtonians did recently, highlighting community frustration over unmet promises.
If Sherman were a true friend of Taft he would press softly if at all on the Cannon pedal while in the West. Speaker Cannon may be a great statesman and a much-maligned patriot, but this is not the moment to prove it. Let history take care of the gentleman from Danville.
The document is noted for its discussion of Roosevelt’s views on campaign contribution publicity. It criticizes sophistry and highlights past antitrust enforcement gaps, referencing bygones of 1896 and Attorney General Olney’s conduct, while omitting similar failures in Ripley’s term.
The St Louis Republic notes Roosevelt’s claim that knowledge of the Harriman contribution might have changed election results. Roosevelt argues donors and receivers could be misinterpreted, creating a false impression of guilt. He contends publication would reveal incorruptible candidacy and that withholding information risks worse outcomes.
The piece criticizes President Roosevelt’s anti trust claims, noting omissions in prosecution lists and questioning motives behind his stance on corruption and reform. It cites the Santa Fe affair and Morton, accusing selective enforcement and partiality toward party interests.
A reader told the Boonville Advertiser the paper is the best in Cooper county yet lamented he must reduce expenses due to a short crop. He said he must educate his children and cut unnecessary spending, which surprised the town.
Missouri State Fair schedules Republican Day on Wednesday October 7 with Hon Herbert Hadley candidate for governor speaking at 1004.0 and Governor A L B Cummings of Iowa in the evening. Democratic Day is Thursday October 4 with Hon W B Cowherd candidate for governor speaking at 11 00 a m and a national speaker planned for the evening.
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