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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
2
The Lexington Intelligencer announces weekly Friday issues and a subscription price of 1.50 per year paid in advance. It notes second class mail status and directs that all communications intended for print be signed.
Governor Cox's accepted address draws praise from rival politicians, signaling broad reception. Critics call it a deft political move while supporters hail it as unifying. The event spurs chatter on campaign strategy and future pacts.
Gov Cox argues in acceptance remarks that the Republican platform omits praise for America’s war victory and the nation’s wartime leadership. He calls the party ungracious for not acknowledging the triumph and global impact of American efforts. He cites Lincoln Roosevelt and McKinley-era references to brand the party as lacking pride.
The piece calls discourtesy to the president an affair of political intrigue while praising the unseen workers at home who built the nation. It highlights true strength in organized food conservation efforts and the relentless daily labors of craftsmen and needleworkers behind the war effort. It also advertises Dean's Kidney Pills and includes a testimonial from Mrs. Warda Sargis of Lexington about kidney trouble and relief from the product.
The speech lauds nurses, workers, and citizens who supported front-line trenches and war effort, urging unity across creeds. It denounces Republican leaders for alleged inaction since 1912 and criticizes Congress for political deeds, quoting Guv. Cox on wartime overspending and honesty.
Mrs Jacque McGrew and daughter Margaret were in Marshall last week. Mrs Lutie Bell Feagan of Chicago visited Wa verly friends en route to Denver. Mrs Ralph Page and child returned from Camden. Miss Ogda McGrew came back from Warrensburg State Normal. Miss Florence Selle spends week with relatives. Families of Hedricks Schawe and Jones hosted visitors from Kansas City and Cook Nebraska. German Lutheran Church near Wa verly celebrated 25th anniversary with all day meeting and basket dinner at Colster's grove. $400 collected. former pastors attended. Several telegraph mentions of travel and weddings accompany a roster of local social calls.
Aluminum care tips warn against strong alkali cleaners and scouring powders while noting rusting risks from acids. Whiting or fine steel wool can remove discoloration, vinegar or oxalic acid can dissolve stains, and acids must be washed away. The piece also quotes Senator Lodge and Governor Cox criticizing peace plans and Senator Harding’s view on declaring peace without a treaty with Germany and its allies.
John C. Young became sole proprietor of the Harvestmoon Cafe by purchasing the building on South Ninth street near the opera house. Joe Barcellino and Miss Nellie Ire, both of Lexington, were married yesterday morning at 10 o'clock in the probate judge's office with Judge S N Wilson officiating. Mr and Mrs Lindsay Price arrived Sunday evening to visit Mrs Price's mother, Harriet Barron, Mrs B M DeMoss and Miss Annie Mountjoy of St Louis.
Mr and Mrs Mordecai Chambers and their little son from Norway Kansas arrived Tuesday evening to visit Mr and Mrs M A Chambers near Lexington. Miss Mary Claudia Willson returned from Columbia Missouri after attending the University of Missouri summer session. Fashion item notes hard wheat flour at Warder and Connors with phone number 158.
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