Diplomatic Gold Cigar Case Passed Among Several Diplomats
A nameless foreign diplomat recalls a king gifting a gold cigar case studded with jewels. Attempts to have it inscribed and returned stretched weeks into months. Later diplomats report the same case appearing in turn, used as a memento of royal favor and then returned for minor alterations. The tale reveals the case as a shared token among several envoys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tit-Hill
Palace
England
Night ride with a loose circus lion shocks rail crew
Dan Bechtel of Brookfield recalls a dark 1888 night from Macon to Shelbina aboard the Wallace Shows train. A loose lion roamed on top of the cars, firemen fled to the cab, steam waned, and Conductor Pratt scolded the crew as the trainer captured the animal after it found a loose harness.
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Dan Bechtel
Brookfield
Kansas City Journal
Bechtel
Hannibal & St. Joseph
Macon
Shelbina
Bechte
Tiechiel
Pratt
A Swallow's Speed Stampedes Old Myth
A swallows fastest flight is now challenged by experiments from Comprigne to Antwerp showing a swallow can reach 128 miles per hour in a hurry. The old cap of 60 miles per hour is surpassed in this test as the bird covers the distance swiftly.
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Comprigne
Antwerp
Room at the Top
A brief Chicago Daily News note quotes a saying about there being room at the top. It reflects a markets or social aspiration tone without further details or events.
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Chicago Daily News
Order of Publication in Lafayette County Court
Slated publication in the Lafayette County circuit court announces a revealing of a distant estate matter. The notice seeks a judgment for an estate and costs, naming unknown heirs and requiring appearance by order. Publication is in the Lexington Weekly Intelligencer for four weeks, with the next term set on December 7.
Publication Notice in Lafayette County Court
The state seeks legal action against unknown heirs of Harris Garratt and others to obtain judgment for money owed, with property described in Lafayette County Missouri. A copy of the notice will be published in a Lexington newspaper for five weeks, with terms starting December 1, 1908.
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SIATE
Missouri
Larayette
Lafayette County
J. Polkerson
Plaine
Harris
Garratt
County of
Lafayette
Missour
Toneroy
Leedington
Anid
Lexington
Anthwette
A Campoell
J. W. Syovon
D.C
Order of Publication in Missouri Probate Court
Public notice in Lafayette County Missouri for Ephraim F. Ronieck estate seeking sale of real estate to pay debts with a court order. The decree prescribes publication in a local newspaper and service of notice to interested heirs, with terms set for the November session and a sale plan contingent on unpaid debts.
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Tohe Prothyte
Lazarette
Missouri
Getler
Ephraim F. Ronieck
Duce
Coma Colombus Tenlek
Ephraim F. Trentel
Deconse
Sul
Ephraim Henlok
Lafayette County
Hue
Hue According To Law, Andlatis
JAMES P_CHINN
Hots Probate Jodre
New Union Pacific Route Sparkes Golden Age Rail Travel
Announcement of a newly completed railway route from the Ozarks through Indian Territory to Fort Worth and Southweet, with luxury equipment including Palace Day Coaches and Pullman Sleepers. The line will be electric lit and air cooled, under manager Fred Harvey, promising high dining and observation facilities plus daily papers and magazines for travelers. The service aims to attract rapid traffic and develop the Southwest, with improvements via Sherman, Paris, and the Southwesto.
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Ozarks
Indian Territory
Repula
Red River
Feieco
Fred
Harvey
Administrators Notice of Estate for John Royving Accensed
Notice grants letters of administration to the Socnreanee on August 4 in Lafayette County. All persons with claims must present them within one year or be forever barred. Admin signed August 4 by BYIR ZEYSING, Administrator.
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John Royving
Latayette
Deere
Deere of Evel
Eetaley
Ifeudl
Byir Zeysing
Notice for Brulee Loutractors and bridge work auction
Notice dated Thursday October 4 1903 announces bids for bridge work near Fort Bates range and nearby bower site. Bids open at 1 o'clock pm at the bridge site and 2 o'clock pm for separate work. Respondents may bid or reject all bids as permitted by law. bonds for maintenance of bridges required. Commissioner Weedin signed.
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Fort Bates
Lotring
Nepal
The Mirror One Year 5c Hooked Issue Notice
The Mirror announces a new issue plan resuming September II with content including poems and sonnets. Readers outside Lafayette County may send postage boxes. Address correspondence to Will Ward Mitchell Higwtosville 316 with details for subscription and delivery.
Notices to Bridge Contractors Bid on Iron Bridge repairs
Notice invites bids on repairs to the Iron Bridge over Lillie Sun Creek on the Lawington and Odesso road near Goore Calloway farm. Bids are to be opened Monday October 13.4 0, plans and specifications available at Wellge site. Contractors must provide bond for maintenance as required by law. The right to reject bids remains with the governing authority.
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Goclober
Lillie Sun Creek
Lawington and
Odesso
Goore Calloway Farm
Lottlag
Wellge
Oteloch
Notice to unknown heirs of William Whyrson in tax sale
The Lafayette County circuit court notifies unknown heirs of William Whyrson that the court will sue to collect unpaid taxes on Lot 4 in Lexington, Lafayette County Missouri. The sale proceeds aim to cover taxes, penalties, interest, costs, and commissions. Deadline to appear is the first Monday in March.
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Wille B. Pollard
William Wihird
Prittinn
Coun
Lufayette
State of Missouri
Aidiston
Lexington
Texus Fonderict
Lee
Chang
Lyons
Aiceeay
Train schedule fragment for Jefferson City route
Time card fragment shows Train No. 1 bound west and east bound listings with times around 7:90 am to 1:10 pm. Mentions Jefferson City, Westbound services, and miscellaneous numbers that resemble schedule codes or platform references. The text is jumbled but indicates a timetabled movement between Jefferson City and surrounding points.
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Joe Kanes
Veeeney Eas
Napoleon
Wateria
Welitnysen
Higensville
Pan
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Snd Socom Houser
LYONS
Iabee ‘Arent
Telephone Ko.m. I
P,m
Jefferson City
Jefferson
Grove's Tasteless Chi Tonic Misleading Ad Claim
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chi Tonic as a universal remedy with claims of taste and efficacy. The text refutes the supposed formula being quinine, noting no cure and no pay. It mocks the product’s tasteless presentation and price, highlighting the “No Cure No Pay” promise.
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Tale Grove
Beautiful Complexions at Crenahew & Young's
Ad copy fragment touts skin care by purging bowels and cleansing the liver for a clear complexion. It promotes a tonic from Crenahew & Young's claiming a healthy glow and blooming skin.
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Crenahew & Young's
Rail routes and low summer fares advertised from Kansas City
The notice promotes Northern Pacific and Burlington routes to the Northwest via Kansas City with through trains to Butte Helena Spokane Tacoma Seattle Portland and feature low summer fares such as 1600 round trip to Denver and Colorado Springs. It lists departure times from Kansas City for the Center Day Express and the Blt to Chicago and St. Louis service, urging readers to contact agents for arrangements.
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Pordlegton
Northernm Pacific
Kanpan City
Kensan Ory
Northern Pacific Railway
Butte
Heloms
Spokace
Taooms
Seattle
Portland
Burlington
Colorado
Kanana City
Denver
Colorado Springs
Retata
Bariington
Kinsee City
Kacons Cly
Notice To Bridge Contractors Sealed Bids
Notice to bridge contractors that sealed bids will be opened by the council on Friday September 1008 for the La... bridge project. Bids must meet specifications and be delivered to the city clerk by the designated time. The law requires bids to be in full compliance and all bidders to observe the bid procedures and deadlines.
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Wooten
Ali
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Real Estate, Loan and Insurance Agents
Tegis’ Drug Store
Laxington
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Wilson
Lexington, Milkou KE
Harle Building
Tea Lande
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East Wabash
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Lins Lupe Vo
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Howdy
Petie
Columbus Carriage & Hamness CO
Columbus
P.O
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Missouri Pacific
Lezington
Santa FE
St. Lona
North Leasthge
Lexington Junction Oben Bart
Alifornia Limited
Wits
J. Binck
P.A
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Joe
Sphwriiens
Mirror
Lorae
Asc Pti
Will Ward Mitchell
Higwtosville
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J. Whyrson
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Attorney-At-Law
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