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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1922
Page
3
A housewife’s flour dust is described as highly explosive when dispersed in air and ignited, potentially generating force sufficient to burst walls. The article notes that flour dust, like metal, sugar, cork, and paper dust, burns rapidly and can cause fatal explosions, with significant casualties and property damage in recent decades.
A Chicago Tribune fragment describes a small garden party hosted in a neighbor's yard with lanterns and swinging lights. Guests enjoy vanilla cake and chocolate. the narrator recalls the event as a birthday celebration and notes the informal, festive mood of the evening.
An Indiana church pastor returned home for a vacation and preached two sermons. During the evening talk on baptism, a nephew in the audience drifted to sleep. The minister read a verse mentioning water several times, and the nephew awoke, yawned, and loudly muttered: want water.
An occult detective pursues who attacked a banquet hall on April 8, killing several and wounding many. Chief medical officer Francis Volgesi used a hypnotic medium to reveal two suspects later identified by detectives. Bankers Reserve System offers 6 percent loans secured on city or farm property through Bankers Reserve Deposit Company in Denver.
The Scien American notes women push for smoking on British trains and compartments. Officials fear crowding and disruption while travelers insist on smoking during journeys.
A damaged OCR snippet hints at a child named Fois Sides hearing a cryptic exchange about wild waves and daytime dante conversations. The text is unclear but preserves a dialogue tone and oral cadence.
The notice explains chronic constipation is often self induced by mineral waters and strong cathartics that dehydrate the body. It endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild laxative tonic that produces gentle bowel movement without provoking further constipation.
Disabled World War veterans are urged to apply for vocational training before December 15 1922 as training will not be granted after that date. The Red Cross offers to assist ex service men in claims at 101014 Main St Lexington Mo. The Blind Boone Concert Co will perform at St John M E church Lexington Mo December 18 and 14 1922 with seating for both races and tickets priced for adults 50c and children 25c.
Ad copy touts Fletcher's Castoria for children and promotes buying a Ford from Robertson Latham Motor Co. Emphasizes saving money by banking the difference while linking products in a compact promotional note.
A Hartley National Detective Agency notice seeks a Lexington area representative with a good reputation and financial reliability. Position offers liberal pay with salary and commissions and requests applicants to address 719 Felix Street in St. Joseph Missouri.
The message urges careful choice of a cough medicine for children, favoring safety and effectiveness. It cites Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as meeting the criteria, noting it is a favorite with many mothers and suitable for curing coughs and colds.
The document records a Missouri Lafayette County Circuit Court notice from February Term 1928 demanding John J. Henner appear regarding a note for 600 dollars due July 1, 1922 with 8 percent interest, plus attached property risk, to be published in The Lexington Intelligencer for four weeks. It also includes an executrix’s notice dated December 24, 1922 for the estate of George L. Trail, requesting creditors file claims within one year.
Trust sale announced by J W Sydnor as appointed trustee for Fannie Milam and James Milam. Real estate in Township 48 Range 29 includes north half of southwest quarter of northeast quarter section 15 and related road easement. Sale at Lexington courthouse December 8 1922 between 9 am and 5 pm for cash to satisfy unpaid note plus interest and costs.
Public Administrator for Lafayette County Missouri takes charge of the estate of Abraham Wright with six month to present claims and one year to be barred. notice dated November 16 1922. Shareholders of The Lexington Building and Loan Association called to a December 16 1922 meeting to approve capital increase from 1 000 000 to 2 500 000 dollars.
Notice to claimants on the Vaughan estate granted November 1, 1922, demands exhibits within six months and bars after one year. Also, Missouri Highway Commission invites sealed bids for the Carrollton Marshall road Missouri River Bridge Project 220 with plans available and bid opening December 20, 1922. deposits refundable if plans returned in good condition.
Notice from the Court of Lafayette County Missouri appointing Henry C. Chiles as administrator of the estate of James Talbert. Creditors must file claims within six months after letters granted or be barred. Witness dated November 27, 1922, and clerk’s attestation December 1, 1928.
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