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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1907
Page
4
A Lexington column surveys national topics from a Kansas City vaudeville pricing clash to King Edward and Japanese relations, then pivots to Missouri rail policy and the 2-cent fare law. It critiques Higginsville guidance on party lines and praises Lafayette County’s steady, corruption-free politics, noting Democratic primary strength.
Mr Walkes of the Kansas City Post reports the Missouri Pacific track between here and Higginsville is in poor condition. Locals have long hauled this stretch and felt the jolts. Wrecks occur though trains move slowly, avoiding life danger except for explosions or heart failure from impatience. Slow orders have been issued to fix the line.
A fragment compares two track ballast types, describing one as mud ballast that is rusty tailed and rotten tied, while the other is rock ballast and superior in every respect.
An opinion piece argues runaways prompt criticism of drivers but rejects banning cars. It notes autos are indispensable for business and leisure, urges more machines in Lexington so horses become accustomed and the town appears more prosperous.
A large audience at the city opera house Friday night witnessed 14 year old Miss Mary Aull, daughter of Wm Aull of Lexington, win generous applause for a flawless violin recital. Her performance earned standing encor and high praise from critics. Also singing, Miss Pauline Sellers of Lexington added rich tones and responded to encoring. Professor Edwin Rankin travels to Princeton to resume a Latin instructorship after a brief East tour.
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