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The Lexington Intelligencer runs weekly on Saturday with notices and announcements. Readers urged to send communications. publication promises consistency and reminders of submission guidelines.
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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1912
Page
2
The Lexington Intelligencer runs weekly on Saturday with notices and announcements. Readers urged to send communications. publication promises consistency and reminders of submission guidelines.
The piece criticizes Col Roosevelt for opposing black political influence and breaking pledges, arguing his stance shows cynicism and grandstanding. It recalls his White House table gesture to a Black guest, noting Southern outrage and Northern surprise, and questions his consistency on black postmasters in the South.
The piece condemns bigoted attitudes and praises humanitarian aims while noting obstacles faced by people of color. It criticizes political manipulation and narrow minds, cites the Roosevelt approach as brutal opportunism, and argues individuals who make the most of limited chances deserve consideration. The quote from the St Louis Times frames these views as a critique of public conduct and racial prejudice.
Missouri farmers expect a bumper potato crop this year with yields likely more than double last season’s 2,983,000 bushels. Orrick district in Ray County reports a crop of about 1,200 car loads, selling 46 to 50 cents per bushel. Land values rise to 150 to 200 per acre while rents average 10. The Missouri State Board of Agriculture at Columbia is issuing a free bulletin on potato growing.
Farm Progress of St. Louis offers six six inch teaspoons to readers who subscribe for one year at 25 cents or two years at 50 cents. The spoons are solid silveroid and will not tarnish, promising long use.
Handsome bonded edges showcase the design of the most expensive spoons and promise household value. Subscribers may extend their current plan to gain the advantage, and the notice urges readers to tell friends and neighbors to address orders to Farm Progress in St. Louis Missouri.
A testimonial advert claims weak kidneys in youth or old age cause backache dizziness and urinary irregularities. Doan's Kidney Pills are advertised as curing kidney and bladder trouble with a Lexington Missouri user endorsing the remedy from Crenshaw & Young's Drug Store. Sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co. at 50 cents.
Mrs. F. L. Carter and Robert Carter visited Higginsville on Saturday morning. Mrs. Fred Houghton returned Friday night from an extended visit with her parents in Paris, Texas.
Five large well ventilated rooms over Hinesley’s Cigar Factory on Ninth street for rent. Suitable for two families. Inquire at the Cigar Factory or Hinesley’s Confectionery.
Corder Steele and V A Day journeyed to Kansas City for business Tuesday and Wednesday respectively. Mrs Harry Harper and child left for a visit in Lincoln Nebraska with Mr Harper accompanying to Kansas City. Dr M Williams and Dr N B Payne also went to Kansas City for business on different days. Mrs E Martindale and her son John accompanied her to visit while Miss Rachel Andreen returned from a short Kansas City stay. Wilford McGraw visited Kansas City for a few days and Oswald Winkler, Master Irwin Neale and W G Musgrove each spent time there for family or professional reasons.
A court in Lafayette County Missouri orders publication of notice against defendant Fred Heltman in a divorce suit filed by plaintiff. The notice requires response by October 1912 or risk default, with publication to occur weekly for four weeks in The Lexington Intelligencer.
Eva Ehret filing a divorce suit against Ernest Ehret in Lafayette County Missouri in the October 1912 term. Court orders service by publication with a next term set for October 7 1412 and publication in Lexington Intelligencer.
An advertisement urges women to use Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to relieve constipation and related symptoms. It claims improved health from regular bowels, cites Mrs Katherine Haberstroh and Mrs A E Hersrick as cures, offers a free sample from Dr W B Caldwell and bottles at fifty cents to one dollar.
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