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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary newspaper notice from Lexington Missouri about venue timings and payable items, with garbled editor and postal remarks. The readable fragments mention Fridays, a venue, and strict payment conditions, but lack clear names, dates, or events to confirm.
Charles J declares a war to a finish. Reference to Charles 1 is unclear and T. R. plans a visit to the Fiji Islands. W. J. B. could not be persuaded to accompany him.
A dated editorial links German aggression to Belgium and broader world hostility. It argues German fault lies in policy and aims, cites Tournai’s refusal to aid German removal, then pivots to livestock advice about controlling worm infestations in hogs with detailed dosing and feed guidance.
A New York Times excerpt argues that ongoing poverty worsens as nations rely on the charity of others and questions the German view that Belgians used as labor or events like the Lusitania sinking were justified by military necessity, urging critical examination of those who demand complete justification.
L. B. Davis traveled to Higginsville Tuesday to handle business while children were urged to use Fletcher's Castoria as a trusted remedy.
Lexington will be represented by J Lee Groves tackle and Clyde H Slusher end as Missouri Tigers face Kansas Jayhawks on Thanksgiving Day Groves a 22 year old 179 pound 5 ft 4 1 2 in senior in his third year at Missouri and poised for All Valley honors Slusher a 22 year old 160 pound 6 ft junior in Agriculture plays first year on the Tiger squad and backs up Gilter in the end position while contributing steady play and punting skills.
Mrs. Butler Talbott of Lexington testifies that kidney congestion bladder inflammation and backache improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She reports initial relief after purchase from Crenshaw Young's Drug Store and continued improvement as of 1916, with only occasional need for the medicine. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets the product.
The Youths Companion and McCalls Magazine offer combines 52 issues of 1917 plus 1916 leftovers and a 1914 calendar, plus 12 McCalls numbers and a dress pattern for two cents. Mrs. C. Jackson traveled to Kansas City Wednesday for a visit.
Dr W MeN Miller secretary of the Missouri Association for the Relief and Control of Tuberculosis told the State Teachers Association in St Louis that Missouri schools and editors are showing the world how to wipe out tuberculosis. He cited 465 fewer deaths in 1916 than 1911 and a 2.5 percent annual decline in deaths, saving almost four million dollars in 1915 and over nine million in four years. Miller credited the Red Cross Christmas seal drives and noted Missouri’s rising rank in per capita seal sales from 20th in 1914 to 10th in 1915, predicting a strong showing against Rhode Island Connecticut and New York in 1916. Seals and materials were sent to Superintendent B M Little with notice to county superintendents that ample seals are available for Lafayette County schools.
The green and red Christmas seal features ornate designs for children to distribute at schools. Seals are sold by mail or by students, with full school credit for mail orders. A coupon system prompts buyers to notify teachers or the superintendent. Last year’s sales report and awards will be published next week. Mrs. L. W. Schelp visited Emma Wednesday, and Mrs. Sarah Summerville traveled to Kansas City for a visit.
A Lexington notice states fur season is open and buyers, led by A. J. Kinderknecht in care of John M. Seiter's Meat Market, offer the highest prices for furs with emphasis on shipped orders.
Mrs Ben Gratz traveled to St Louis on Wednesday for a three weeks visit staying with friends and sightseeing during the trip.
Judge T. A. Walker traveled to Kansas City on Wednesday to conduct a day of legal business.
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