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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
2
The Lexington Intelligencer editor critiques The Kansas City Star and Senator Reed, cites William Jennings Bryan’s cable urging peaceful settlement, and recalls July 1914 events as precursors to World War I. It argues for cautious negotiation over war and highlights Germany’s Belgium invasion timeline.
The piece argues Germany could have avoided conflict if its government had met with other powers. It claims Prussian military aims drive a peace offer for German victory. It warns that if the Kaiser will not seek restitution, war should continue until he yields and becomes a supplicant for mercy.
William Allen White criticizes the Republican Party in Collier's Weekly for bankrupt leadership. He argues the party rejects open minded new ideas, favors old guards, and would fail without adopting fresh issues and capable communicators to engage the public. Roosevelt’s open mind is cited as a contrast to the Old Guard.
Capt and Mrs R K Latham left Wednesday for Alton Illinois to spend the holidays. Mr and Mrs W R VanAnglen went to Kansas City Wednesday for a visit.
A Missouri public statement alleges a widespread Republican effort toRegister and vote fraudulent withheld ballots in the recent general election. It cites police reports listing names of supposed ineligible voters and describes attempts to import Black voters from across borders and to manipulate registration. The document calls for a rigorous investigation and impeachment of officials who aided the scheme.
Col Knight of Texas envisions cattalo meat solving high beef prices. A cross between Texas longhorn and buffalo, cattalo purportedly yields superior meat with a buffalo hump and hardiness under tough grazing. He argues it could outproduce cattle and resist harsh conditions. The New York Sun reports the concept.
Overwork worry overeating and lack of rest are blamed for kidney trouble. Mrs J B Perry of Lexington reports Dean's Kidney Pills gave relief from backache and stiffness after a short trial and says she keeps them on hand for necessity See at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Msgrs Buffalo N Y 4
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