The Decline of the United States Navy
A critical editorial argues the US Navy is declining under the current administration. It compares annual tonnage and dreadnought build rates of Britain Germany the United States France and Japan and warns that in a future sea fight the nation risking defeat unless ship numbers and firepower rise. It denounces congressional talk of holidays and naval expenditures while urging stronger naval construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
France
Japan
Naval Intellitents
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Navy
Howner
Mirgal
Congress
Soas
Wias
A Christmas Feel In The Air
A narrator describes a bittersweet Christmas mood that fills the air with a longing ache. The feeling blends appetite, memory, and gentle sadness, sparked by holiday sights and sounds and the past. The passage paints a tender, nostalgic atmosphere without specifics.
Lexington couple wed in Recorder's office ceremony
Mr George S Pratt and Miss Mamie Mitchell both of Lexington were married Saturday in the Recorder's office by Judge Thomas A Walker. O R Sellers studying theology in Chicago is visiting for the holidays with family. Mrs Robert Taubman and Mrs Paul Hlynn plus Miss Anselia Taubman Baskett went to Kansas City Monday for a day outing. Dr M Wullane traveled to Gallatin Missouri for the holidays. Frank Chew and wife of Los Angeles announce the birth of son Frank Chew Jr on Monday December 22 1913 with Mrs Chew formerly Miss Mary Effoge daughter of Col and Mrs W M Hoge. Ben Price recently graduated from Moody Bible Institute Chicago specializing in Tulsa and making a fine record. In Towner's new collection of gospel hymns Ben will have six compositions to be used by evangelists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Pratt
Mamie Mitchell
Lexington
Recorder's Office
Thomas A. Walker
O. R. Sellers
McCormick Thélogical Seminary
Chicago
Robert Taubman
Paul H.lynn
Anselia Taubman Baskett
Kansas City
M. Wullane
Gallatin
Frank Chew
Los Angeles
Val
Frank Chew, Jr
Ben Price
Moody Bible Institute
Towner
Ben
Eix
Knight Templars Elect Officers
At the regular conclave of De Molay Commandery No. 3 K T Tuesday night the following officers were elected for the ensuing year H W McNeel Eminent Commander Jas R Moorehead Generalissimo E H M Taubman Captain General W P Roach Senior Warden Dr B T Payne Junior Warden G C Marquis Prelate Walter B Waddell Treasurer J Shelton Recorder
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight Templars
de- Molay
K. T
H.W. McNeel
Jas. R. Moorehead
EH. M. Taubman
W. P. Roach
B.T. Payne
G. C. Marquis
Walterb. Waddell
J. €. Shelton
Stockholders Meeting at Traders Bank Lexington Mo
The initial meeting of the stockholders of Traders Bank of Lexington Missouri for selecting directors for the coming year and other business will be held in the banking room of Traders Bank in Lexington Missouri on Monday January 12 1914 between ten o clock in the forenoon and two o clock in the afternoon. W G McCAUSLAND president J G Orenshaw secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traders Bank of
Lexington
Traders Bank
Lexington Building & Loam Assn Christmas Gift Loans
The Lexington Building and Loan Association released 19 deeds of trust securing loans on as many homes in Lexington, totaling $11,800, all paid in full. The association also completed the 17th series and paid off free shares totaling $20,000, benefiting workers in Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Building & Loam Association
Lexington
Local Couple Married At Methodist Parsonage
Mr. Larry W. Shroyer of Hodge wed Miss Mary Bray of Corder Monday evening at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. BR. N. Allen officiating. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Stelle returned to Kansas City after visiting Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Young. Prof. DoF. Conned left for Chicago Illinois and Warsaw Indiana to visit relatives. Miss Lelia Marsh visited Wartersburg for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry W. Shroyer
Hodge
Mary &. Bray
Corder
Werre
Methodist Parsonage
BR. N. Allen
J. M. Stelle
Kansas City
B. R. Young
Dof. Conned
Chicago
Minois
Warsaw
Indiana
Lelia Marsh
Wartersburg
Licenses Issued For Marriages In Odessa And Beyond
Marriage licenses have been issued to several individuals across Odessa and nearby areas. Names listed include John W. Cason, Odessa. Bessie A. J. Moore, Odeanth. Larry W. Shroyer, Hodge. Mary BE. Bray, Corder. Albert H. Schumacher, Corder. Lillie Root Cross, Lexington. Neil M. Chinn, Odessa. Minnie Louise Obls, Odessa. Anna J. Bubbert, Odessa. Alonzo Rogers, Vigginaville. Maud Green, Marshall. Elmer Elliott, Odessa. Giertin Maris, Odessa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Cason
Odessa
Bessie A. J. Moore
Odeanth
Holidays Bring Guests From Nearby Cities
Mrs J W McCline of Hugh esville and Miss Alphie Thorson of Kansas City arrive to spend holidays with relatives. Mr and Mrs William Graham and daughter Marcia Lee travel to Odessa for the holidays. Des Moines resident Mrs Ben H Simmons joins relatives here. More visitors include Miss Emma Limblad from Kansas City and Miss Nell Ross heading to Higginsville for extended visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McCline
Hughesville
J. Chelton
William Graham
Marcia Lee
Odessa
Ben EH. Simmons
Des Moines
Iowa
Alphie’Thorson
Kansas City
Emma Limblad
N. A. Tindell
J. K. Lerter
J. B
McDonald and Son
Jom
Ida Bray
St. Joseph Thesiny
John Bray
Blanche
Pearl Balkerson
Batesville
Arkansas
Robert Davis
Dover
E. M. Davis
Louis Eckle
Scotch Bluff
Nebraska
Nell Ross
Higgsineville
Leo Harrison
Charles Eglehoff
George Weis
The Last Days of Pompeii at Grand Thanday
A photo drama titled The Last Days of Pompeii announced for Grand Thursday on January 1 1914 with matinees at 2 30. Over three thousand people attend and the feature was filmed in Torino stadium seating eight thousand. Ambrosio company rents the venue for one year to stage the production a feature like Quo Vadis in amphitheatre scenes. Adult price is 20 cents and children 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ove
Dip
Beenes
George Kieine
Exquizite
Pompeii
Torino
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lamber Lamber
Lexington, Missouri
Fred T. Hix
By James Whitcomb Riley
Stockholders Meeting
W. G McCausland
J. G. Orenshaw
Lexington B. & L
Hodge Mary BE. Bray
Albert H. Schumacher
Corder Lillie Root
Neil M
Anna J. Bubbert
Alonzo Rogers
Vigginaville Maud Green
Marshall
Elmer Elliott
Odessa Giertin Maris
Arena
Srrene
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