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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1920
Page
2
A brief notice from the Lexington Intelligencer edited by A. W. Allen outlines weekly savings on Fridays and a subscription price of $1.50 per year payable in advance. The item notes the paper is entered as second class matter at the Lexington Missouri post office and directs communications to be scheduled.
The Kansas City Star finds Poland's plight worth noting while political figures debate directions. In Police Court Monday morning two speeders were fined 10 dollars plus costs, totaling 16 dollars and 35 cents. A lighthearted nudge warns many drivers they are getting warm.
The Executive Secretary visited Aullville on Thursday August 5 and Waverly and Alma on Friday August 6. Miss Elizabeth Young was appointed chairman of the Nursing Committee replacing Mrs Barnett who resigned. An executive meeting at the arm Bureau in Higginsville occurred Wednesday afternoon August 11 with officers from Mayview Aullville Lexington Corder and Alma present except the secretary. A key topic was redistricting the county for Peace Petee work and a meeting set for Lexington Tuesday morning August 17. Prof Branam noted Junior Red Cross plans including hot lunches in schools and proposed electing a treasurer Wesley Feith of Higginsville was elected. Miss Kidd reports two successful Odessa clinics August 9 with five babies and August 16 with seven babies. many ladies attended.
The Field Secretary H T Phillips of the Missouri Tuberculosis Association visited the office Monday and the Nursing Committee held a meeting at the Red Cross room on Tuesday afternoon August 17. The note expresses glad cooperation to implement a county health program.
The Constitution should be studied in every public school from grammar through high school. Understanding it fosters admiration for our government and helps produce good citizens. Citizens should urge local leaders to ensure constitutional instruction and reread the document to renew faith in representative government.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved higher passenger fares by about 20 percent and freight rates by roughly 35 percent to fund wage increases for railroad employees totaling around 600 million dollars annually. Also noted are visits from Mr and Mrs James Conners and three children of Oklahoma visiting relatives, and Mrs Mike Gavin from Kansas City arriving for a short visit.
James Shelby and Victor Johnson traveled to Kansas City Wednesday evening. Mrs. C. E. Driver of St. Louis is visiting J. C. Shelton's home. Mrs. Driver formerly Miss Elizabeth Lewis and studied at Central College.
Economy Furniture Store at 1104 Franklin St offers new gas and coal ranges in blue enamel and black enamel with nickel trim. Three models described as new. Call 416 to inquire about purchasing.
W E Tarlton a seventy seven year old retired farmer says Doan’s Kidney Pills keep his kidneys in good condition. He suffered back pain and colored, sedimented urine before relief with Doan’s. He uses them as a tonic and praises Foster Milburn Co. 60c at dealers. Miss Daisy Marie Woolfolk hosted a party on South Jewell street for visiting friends Miss Mary Nell Hamilton and Miss Margaret Heathman with twenty six guests and refreshments.
Four years ago I used Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy with wonderful results and have recommended it to friends says F H Dear a hotel man at Dupuyer Montana. The funeral of Drew Grind staff will be held from the Lat ter Day Saint chapel in East Lexington Sunday afternoon at 2 80 oclock Rev E A Dav is will conduct the services. Lee Phillips a prominent citizen of this city sustained a dislocated shoulder last Wednesday after falling on the way to a spring. Dr B T Paynes has returned from a motor trip to Kentucky with Mrs Paynes and two children remaining for a longer visit.
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Tab lets as pleasant easy to take and mild in effect. It notes buyers prize their good qualities and a quarter price. The piece also mentions Adv. Martin Boyles of Kansas City arriving Tuesday and Miss Grace and Miss Gladys Gaffin visiting in town with their parents Mr. and Mrs. George Gaffin.
Judge Riley transacted business in Marshall on Monday. Numerous residents, including Mrs. Ralph Page, Joshua Motte, and Sam Jones, spent time in Marshall or traveled to nearby cities. Families and guests from Kansas City, Wichita, and Carrolton are noted visiting relatives in Waverly, with several going to Lawrence and Gravette Arkansas for property and leisure.
A trustee sale is set for September 14, 1920 at the Lafayette County Court House in Lexington Missouri to liquidate the deed of trust on lot four in block three in the city. John J Pollard and Julia B Pollard defaulted on the note secured by the deed. Taubman, trustee, states the property will be sold to satisfy the indebtedness.
Miss Mayette Amos of Kansas City and Miss Charlotte Beard of Muskogee Oklahoma are guests of Mrs. Sallie D Russell near this city. Joe Carter of Kansas City is visiting relatives in Lexington.
Day mare, 16 hands, good driver and worker. Owner Carl M. Hough of Watertower Hill Lexington Missouri advertises a stock horse for sale with location and date August 13, 1914.
Notice is given of a stockholders meeting for Wentworth Military Educational Company at the academy office in Lexington Missouri on Tuesday August 24 1920 at 9 o clock for election of directors and other business. President Sandford Sellers and Latham levied July 30 1920.
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