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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1917
Page
4
A garbled OCR fragment presents scattered words and partial phrases without a coherent event, names, dates, or locations. No identifiable people, organizations, places, or outcomes can be confirmed from the readable text.
The Lexington Intelligencer imprint shows A. W. Allen as editor and publisher with publication details indicating second class mail status at the Lexington post office in Missouri. The readable portion preserves the period framing of a small town newspaper masthead entry.
A fragmented OCR line notes that all communications to es in the Intelligencer should ro ietaa, with unclear meaning and no further context or details available. The readable portion hints at procedural or editorial instruction but offers little concrete action or names.
The piece attacks traitors who harm ships and waste resources while urging Red Cross banners in Lexington homes for Christmas Eve. It scorns the Kansas City Star editorials and calls Mr Baker a goat for doubting Roosevelt’s military leadership. C C Wright traveled to Kansas City for a day of business.
An old advertisement promotes Fletcher's Castoria for eczema and skin issues with a 35 cent trial offer. It notes Mrs R L Howe visited Kansas City on Thursday and touts Castoria as a pleasant remedy for pimples and rough skin.
Hugh Kidd travels to Kansas City on business while Mrs Flora Zentmeyer and daughter Zula return from Oklahoma. Visitors include the McClure sisters from Kansas City and Miss Ad ella Rodekohr from Iowa. The Lexington Oil Corporation, backed by local investors, has been chartered with several oil wells reported nearby and a list of directors committing to a reputable operation. the piece urges cautious investment.
The annual meeting of Lexington Eagle Building Company stockholders will be in the Secretary's office on the Eagle Building's 2nd floor on Tuesday January 1 1918 from 9 a m to 5 p m for electing directors and other business. W F WEIS president and G C SCHAWE secretary attest.
A partial catalog offers items suited for holiday gift giving and family use. Holkis and Fabria gloves, silk and cotton hose, hair brushes, combs, ladies collars, ribbons, shawls, towels, linens, napkins, bed spready baby flannels blankets dresses sweaters and wool dress goods. Rugs in several sizes are highlighted with a prompt to browse show cases.
I hereby give notice that I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife Grace Lankford from this date December 21, 1917. Clint Lankford.
Public notice lists eleven Durham calves offered for sale by BE Vaughan. Seller claims value and invites buyers to inquire for details and price.
Christmas poultry sale offers turkeys ducks geese and spring chickens with bargains advertised under phone 158 for details and pickup.
Stockholders of Traders Bank of Lexington Missouri will hold a meeting in the bank ing room on January 14 1918 from 10 a m to 2 p m for the election of directors for the ensuing year and to transact such business as may come before the meeting. W G McCausland president J G Crenshaw secretary.
Ad claims Sanol Eczema Cure will cure eruptions and provide a perfect complexion. It is described as a skin tonic and household remedy with a drug store sale. Also notes William Palmer Jr selling his garage and auto repair business to Claude Sunner with immediate possession.
The piece promotes None Seen Mixet Meal mince pie mix as a versatile, economical ingredient for Christmas dishes and everyday meals. It claims the product saves flour and labor, offers moisture-adding packaging, and supports the U.S. Food Administration. Uses include pies, cakes, puddings, and cookies.
Franklin Ave store one door west of the Telephone Exchange invites shoppers to see Mr Venable’s new goods for the Christmas and Holiday trade. The store is open evenings and Mr Venable has been in business since 185%.
A housekeeper position advertised for a lady not over 40 years old. No laundry work and steady year round employment. Apply at this office. 12-20-1w
Mrs Walter Everly and her son Carl, who had been visiting Ernest Hoffman Sr, left Monday to return to their home in Kansas City.
A Lexington advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and lameness. Mrs. Ben Stevenson of Oneida Street testifies the medicine eased stiffness and pain, claiming continual relief with regular use. Sold for 60 cents at dealers, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
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