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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1917
Page
2
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Chicago physician Dr Frank W Gunsaulus argued in his lecture that Europe’s past and America’s yesterday are gone forever. He praised Washington and Lafayette, urged a stern baptism of renewal, and called for a fearless spirit akin to the nation’s founders to shape the America of tomorrow.
A university engineering expert explains that road oil can help keep good roads in good condition but cannot fix bad ones. Proper oil choice, application frequency, drainage, and light harrowing are essential, with 0.75 to 1.25 gallons per square yard and costs around $300 per mile.
A 4 million dollar road bond proposal carried by a safe majority in Scott County. It plans to build about 230 miles of hard roads. Bonds will be voted soon in Mississippi County, with New Madrid County having already funded roads to ensure hard roads across Southeast Missouri.
Plans for a large patriotic display on war themes were formalized in Washington at a council conference, setting an extensive exhibition at the Missouri State Fair from September 22 to 28. In St. Louis a bank in University City was robbed of 2190 dollars by an unmasked bandit who forced the assistant cashier to surrender tens and twenties, then fled.
Mrs. George Huckey fifty five, wife of a farmer living near Metz ten miles southwest of Rich Hill, died recently in the office of a Rich Hill physician.
Capt. F. H. Coester of the Fifth Infantry Missouri National Guard was found guilty of military un conduct in an attempt to fraudulently enter the Fifth Regiment using serial numbers drawn for the national army. The penalty was a reprimand issued by the regimental commander. Prof. Abner Jones of the University of Missouri dies at 44 after kidney disease and appendicitis. Nine children bitten by dogs in St Louis. two in critical condition. rabies treatment given. Hermann Brewery quits. Kropp Brewery sale to carpenters for 3000 dollars. St Louis brewers oppose beer tax. Missouri taverns warned many would close if tax of 3.50 on beer passes senate finance committee.
The Missouri state board of agriculture reports an expected statewide corn yield near 230 million bushels, about 90 million more than last year, with variability by county as dryness and recent rains affect grain. Wheat, oats, timothy and alfalfa prospects improve, while hog cholera outbreaks in herds total 34 225 hogs under control.
Kirksville halves garden market plan under C R Jaccard to boost local produce sales. A lumber company furnished a frame booth at a main corner, volunteers and children brought produce daily 7 to 11 20 am, sold at noon with a small commission. Leftovers could be canned by Adair County Grange. Prices higher for producers, cheaper for consumers.
The University of Missouri will not establish an aviation camp tied to the School of Engineering as announced by President A Rosa Hill. In Daviess County crops show excellent outlook with record ore harvests. wheat is good but not large, hay is abundant, corn prospects improved by showers and cultivation. Some rainfall needed in parts, but overall minor impairment.
Two Boone County youths near Columbia are dead. Carrie Frances Forbis, four, died after a horse blinded by pinkeye charged through a gate and crushed her. Murray Jones, eleven, drowned while swimming with neighbor girls in Pierce Creek north of Columbia. An election announced for Dr. Harvey A. Jones to become president of Marionville College.
State superintendent A W Lamkin delivered the address at graduation exercises. Certificates and diplomas were awarded to nearly 300 students at the Springfield State Normal School.
The Chicago and Alton Nightingale now stops at Higginsville regularly. Train leaves Higginsville at 11 22 p m and arrives in Chicago at 11 20 a m. The Alton Hummer leaves Higginsville at 7 42 p m and arrives in Chicago at 8 00 a m.
HINESLEY'S CONFECTIONERY seeks sweet cream and offers a good price. Call phone 64 in Lexington, Missouri, for details.
Mr and Mrs J G Crenshaw and daughter Louise Mc Donald left Friday for a trip through Yellow stone Park. Mrs F M Gregan of Wellington arrived Friday for a visit. E F Blair went to Independence Tuesday on business.
Mrs. Joe Dunn and her son Joe Jr. left Friday for Salt Lake City after two months visiting friends and relatives. Miss Mabel Armnsworth accompanied her home for a visit. Miss Francis Pape of Concordia spent Thursday here to attend the circus.
Miss Edna Pettie returned Friday to her home in Waverly after a visit here with Mr and Mrs Pear Long.
It claims to cure any skin eruption using Sanol Eczema Prescription as a household remedy. A trial is urged and the product is advertised for sale at the Crug store.
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