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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1909
Page
4
The fragment shows a newspaper masthead with editor A W Allen and publisher RK Sellers. It notes edition details and a Lexington post office mailing, indicating a second class mail matter designation and an annual subscription context.
The note laments warm spell hurting winter underwear sales and misses the September cold spell, while Lexington faces a demand for roughly fifty to sixty more automobiles. It comments on horses’ adjustment to new cars and mentions Dr Cook and Dan Pateh in a quip about lacking records in pugility.
An OCR fragment hints at a Wentworth cadet parade and college girls involved in daily judging by extending pompadors, suggesting a lively campus ceremony with staged displays and student participation.
An undercurrent of sentiment grows that Lafayette County will soon have tangible work on wood roads. Local observers sense upcoming project momentum, with community interest and planning discussions shaping possible construction after months of talk.
It is noted as beneficial that celebrations at St. Louis Sedalian and Kansas City occur in the same week. Splitting crowds would strain accommodations and tax local resources.
Several Republican contenders in Missouri seek the U.S. Senate seat but have not publicly aired critiques of rivals. The record notes a cautious field as candidates weigh attacks and policy contrasts ahead of the contest.
A fragment notes a man with a burnt-pota tow look on his face not solving perpetual motion but worrying how to pay for a wife’s church outfit worn last Sunday. The casual vignette hints at financial strain and social mockery in a small community.
Nicholas Lang, a longtime respected Boone County resident, died recently. The family now faces questions about his estate and net worth as they begin settling his affairs.
The Richmond Conservator announced a move to new quarters and apologized for a lower quality edition. Despite the apology the week’s issue carried fifty pages of news and advertisements, including two additional pages.
The Independence Examiner editor William Southern visits and writes a virtilistic piece praising prohibitionists and calling for сольllection of Democratic candidates. The piece notes Democratic senatorial contenders are harshly criticized by Democratic papers. The author urges focusing on electing Democratic court officers and Congress.
A reader notes a selection of cheeses available at Jos L Long Cash Grocer including Swiss brick and full cream varieties. The item list highlights multiple cheese types in a local grocery listing.
A country youth admires the ladies coiffures at a candlelit room, praising hair with awe. When a girl asks him to see her pompadour, her friend notes the admiration seems excessive and raises suspicion about the visitor.
Between 1871 and 1900 Germany added 15.4 million people, towns of 2000+ grew by 15.8 million, boosting urban share from 36.1 to 54.3 percent. The British islands show similar urban growth. The shift from farm to city is not new or U.S.-specific. census data across nations show the farm’s share shrinking as factories enable daily production. The trend implies no reversal in social or industrial development.
At the Millwall locks in London a new grain handling and storing system operates with four pneumatic elevators drawing grain from ship holds at 75 tons per hour each. The grain is lifted 80 feet through flexible pipes to conveyors, which total 2 1/2 miles in length and carry grain to the quay granary.
A French astronomy journal features two photographs from Juvisy Observatory showing parts of the Moon illuminated by Earthlight. The images were taken by M. Quenisset, illustrating a debated yet observable Earth shine on lunar surfaces.
French artisans weave lace like collars from platinum threads and stones. Delicate collars jeweled with pearls rubies diamonds or sapphires tempt women to spend.
A humorous exchange recounts how a couple furnished their flat by filling one room with furniture and the remaining rooms with soap, prompting astonishment at the clever ruse. The dialogue contrasts practical thrift with disbelief.
A humorous note claims bathing-dresses are now fashioned from blotting paper. The supposed benefit is that when swimmers go deeper the material soaks up water instantly, preventing ballast and enabling easier movement.
Notices hereby given to all creditors and interested parties that the executrix and executors will apply for a final settlement of the estate of James MacDonald deceased at the November term 1900 of the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri to be begun in the Probate Court room Lewington on the second Wednesday in November Sarah B MacDonald Executrix George W MacDonald Executors
Notice is hereby given to all heirs and other persons interested in the estate of Joseph De Thooms deceased that the undersigned Administratrix will apply for a final settlement of said estate at the November term 1909 of the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri to be held at the Probate Court room in Lexington on the second Monday in November 1909.
The administrator James B. Oliver announces a final settlement of the estate of Ann V. Oliver deceased. He will apply at the November term 1908 of the Probate Court, in the Probate Court room, Lexington, 1900.
Administrator will apply for final settlement at the November term 1909 of the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri to be held in Lexington in the Probate Court room on the second Monday in November. The notice names James By Oliver as Administrator.
Guardian J W Horner notifies interested parties of his intention to resign as guardian of Thomas F Jackson a person of unsound mind at the November term 1909 of the Probate Court Lafayette County Missouri scheduled for November 5th 1909 or soon after the matter can be heard. The notice requests leave to resign as guardian of the person and estate of the ward.
Havana Gralo offers insurance coverage for all kinds of fire and tornado risks at fair prices. See W V. Cords for details and quotes.
The leading attraction tonight is the Keith Ward Co. at the Princess. Sherwin Williams Paint W. F. Weis also featured but the main draw remains the touring act.
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