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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
2
The Lexington Intelligencer announces weekly Friday issues edited by A. W. Allen. Subscription is 1.50 per year, payable in advance. Entered as second-class mail matter at the Lexington Missouri Post Office. Communications must be signed.
Senator Elkins of West Virginia introduces a bill to build a home and office for the Vice President at a cost not to exceed 350000. A Ford with a Chinese man and an Italian plunged off a cliff. a pedestrian said it was going at least fifty miles an hour and only a nut and washer were found at the bottom. Wheat straw analysis shows commercial fertilizer costs and plant foods. $8 buys more than straw. West Plains opens first large milk condensing plant in the Ozark dairy region costing 50000 capacity 100000 pounds daily, to be ready December 15. Dairying grows in Southern Missouri with new plants. A mother asks if children were good, confirming they kissed the nurse good night. Ed Vaughn of Kansas City visited with his parents.
A health note promotes regular bowels for disease prevention and endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild effective remedy costing a quarter. The piece also mentions Clarence Sims from Kansas City visiting, and Violet Shelton from Independence arriving to visit grandparents Mr and Mrs G D Shelton.
Mrs James Brown of Clark Mills New York recalls three years ago suffering from a lung cold with persistent coughing and finding quick relief after taking Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The item notes many others have also experienced prompt relief. It adds that Miss Catherine Fredendall arrived from Kansas City for a brief visit and Jay Harding traveled to Kansas City for a day of business.
Indigestion biliousness and constipation sufferers are urged to try Chamberlains Tablets to restore health and happiness. The notice claims many have benefited and promises satisfaction. Eugene Weber Arnold Mayer and Wm Nooe spent Sunday in Kansas City. Miss Martha Yeager of Independence Missouri visited here with relatives.
A historic note extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as especially for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. From a small start its sale and use have spread across the United States and to foreign countries, suggesting exceptional merit and a recommendation to try it.
Big type Poland China boars for sale representing top blood lines sired by Black Wonder No 108 746. Herd sons of Big Hadley Jr and Big Price families. Rea sonably priced. Cholera immune Edward Aull Lexington Mo.
Beginning Monday night December 20 a club dance will be held at Eagle Hall every Monday with music by John's three piece orchestra. Public is invited as Miss Mary Hays, Public Stenographer, over Commercial Bank, notes the event and promotes joining the new club and starting bank accounts via deposited club checks brought by members from Lexington Savings Bank.
In Lafayette County Circuit Court a normal order of publication announces actions affecting title to land described as sixty acres at the northwest quarter and adjacent parts of section 12 in township 49 range 27. Defendants include unknown heirs and the Farmers Bank of Missouri. Case returnable February 14, 1921 at Lexington courthouse. publication required weekly for four weeks in the Lexington Intelligencer.
Lafayette County Missouri probate order dated November 9 1920 directs Public Administrator Henry C Chiles to take charge of James Byars estate. Claims must be exhibited within six months or be barred. if not shown within one year from the order, they are forever barred. Attested by Judge Stephen N Wilson. Plisscuts November 12 1920.
Let ters Testamentary issued November 16 1920 by Lafayette County Probate Court Missouri to William Leo Shinn executor. All creditors must present claims within six months or be barred, and within one year to avoid forever being precluded. Witness dated November 1.
Notice is hereby given that the stockholders of Traders Bank will hold their annual meeting at the banking house on January 10 at 10 o'clock a.m. for electing directors for the ensuing year and for other business. Secretary Hopkens Wy. December 17, 1921.
A Swiss aviator in combat with a large powerful bird of prey engaged in a fierce chase. The eagle repeatedly dived and latched on the plane attempting to down the airman. The pilot used multiple maneuvers to break free but the eagle persisted, forcing him to descend for safety amid tense aerial encounter.
A freshman on library steps is urged by a stranger to stay hopeful after confessing disappointment that his name will not be among self made men in the Rise of Tom Stowe. The exchange touches on college fame and the idea of a future written in a notable volume.
A board of education clash over reform schools spills into the room as a mother defends a boy named Willie who has been at a reformatory school and released for good behavior, while others doubt the system’s effectiveness per the Los Angeles Times report.
A clipped exchange references a farmer and his compenns with a remark that the man to inquire about them lives in a city, hinted at by the Birmingham Age Herald. The fragmentary OCR yields limited context and lacks clear event, date, or names beyond generic references.
A fragment quotes Me Groweher answering objections to jazz music. He says he would have to holler to be heard and people would mercy think he was part of the bain.
The readable text is too fragmentary to identify a coherent event or entities for a proper summary.
A competent person seeks to lease apple orchards of five or more acres. Interested parties should communicate with this office to discuss terms and availability.
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