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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1906
Page
6
An Indianapolis safe and lock expert says the skeleton key idea is false. He explains that locks are designed so a master key opens a floor and a grand master key can open any door in a hotel, but no single key unlocks all locks. the claimed universal skeleton key is fiction.
A grown woman recalls a childhood in Pranidin where she watched a chicken being prepared. She eagerly queried the heart and its bend, asking Annie to show her where the bent is.
During Wentworth’s tenure as governor a Coos County man named Barr visited with butter and homespun cloth offering aid in exchange for a JP appointment. The governor accepted the gifts and learned Barr planned to stay. Barr asked what to tell neighbors about the governor’s drink if questioned on return home.
Dr Murray pursues historical evidence on the pledge sense of the word pled ge tracing its use in old texts from Shakespeare to 1651. He questions anti poison and anti assassination theories and seeks concrete proof of what drinkers pledged themselves to in convivial toasts.
A fragmentary quote reflects on fame and its paradoxes as a man reaches a height yet faces personal doubt. The lines explore vulnerability despite public success, noting questions about enduring satisfaction and the cost of status.
A fragment hints at why Johnson left his club after marriage while a partner notes his wife might not approve frequent nights out at the Bohemian. The exchange suggests social tensions in a keyed era.
She says she can never marry him but suggests they can at least always be together. He replies that avoiding marriage is an advantage of remaining unmarried.
A Dorking boy's conviction for possessing a kingfisher brings renewed attention to laws safeguarding this rare bird all year. The piece notes myths about the kingfisher and cites Shakespeare while stressing legal protection remains strong.
An excerpt from the Washington Star dialogue where Bill Gladox debates Italian names and venetian mayors, mistaking the Dodges of Venice for Italian figures and claiming the surname Dodge belongs in Connecticut rather than Italy or elsewhere.
A Wall Street man shared tales of two nephews. A three year old warned his mother she would whip him if she looked away, insisting she’d better not. A six year old recounted a visit with his aunt where she merely talked, not spanked, after misbehavior.
Marie, the farmer's daughter, speaks of loving art and nature in a midsummer scene with a city artist. Rural life intrudes as a shrill kitchen voice scolds about leftovers and appetite, revealing social tensions between refinement and home chores.
The Missouri State Fair will feature one of the most profitable exhibits, a large display of farm machinery in the Implement Building. Farmers can study advantages of various machines, compare power needs, and question operators. Dozens of big manufacturers are installing tents as acres of machinery are shown for purchase consideration. Also notes on local deaths and events follow, including obituaries for Henry Miller and Mrs. Sullivan, and reports from Jamestown Exposition coverage.
A New York letter notes the revival of serpent rings as fashionable jewelry. Goldsmiths display diverse styles with unique and costly pieces, many old rings being redesigned with chic touches. Some designs feature large diamonds and emeralds and are imported from Paris.
In a brief ceremony a bride and groom exchange firm vows amid a playful moment. The bride declares I will while the groom counters I won’t, a lighthearted exchange highlighting a spontaneous mood.
An old advertisement promotes Kodol as a cure for indigestion and related ailments. It touts digestion restoration by natural stomach processes and mucous membrane strengthening, with a one dollar bottle available and claims of relief from headaches bad breath and debility. The copy notes preparations by E. DeWitt Co. Ohio.
Miss Birdie V Epps and Mr Leon H Lewis wed Wednesday August 22 1906 at the bride’s parents near Dover. Rev Stark of Dover officiated with few relatives present. After the ceremony the couple traveled by C A for a month long honeymoon through Colorado. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Epps. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs G O Lewis near Corder.
The Higginsville post office acquired new fixtures from the American Post Office Equipment Co costing 1226 dollars. Remodeling began at the Burns building to host business until the new post office is finished with work progressing this week. Local notices report mining activity and community incidents including a marriage in Concordia and injuries from a glass jar accident.
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