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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1921
Page
2
The Lexington Intelligencer publication details editor and publisher A W Allen with weekly issues on Fridays. Subscription is 1.50 per year in advance. The paper is entered as second class mail matter at the Lexington post office.
Postmaster General Hay advocates “humanizing” the Post Office, while discrimination in postmaster appointments persists. In Petersburg Tennessee the Civil Service Commission listed three eligibles for postmaster: Corneling London and James M. Hart, plus Will F. Sherwood the Republican nominee. London and Hart, both ex servicemen, are lauded for character. Sherwood is party aligned. Soldiers’ Preference law is argued. Harding administration modified rules to favor highest rated, excluding Soldiers’ Preference. Sherwood’s nomination, aided by Jne k Overall, is tied to charges of soliciting appointment money now under Senate investigation. The case file notes Petersburg’s location and regional residency issues, with broader implications across counties.
Citizens accuse Postmaster General Hays of appointing postmasters based on party loyalty rather than civil service ratings. Old Albuquerque in New Mexico sees Charles Mann Jr ahead in ratings but favors shift to Republican Albers, provoking over one hundred local protests and triggering national scrutiny of the civil service and soldiers preference law amid Dayton Ohio controversy.
An interview with a Lexington resident conveys hope for kidney disease sufferers. Mr. Tribble recalls back pain, weak kidneys, and dark urine before healing after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He recommends the remedy and notes its 60c price at all dealers. The piece also lists several social notices and local visits around Christmas and holidays in Kansas City, Dallas, and nearby towns.
Mrs J W Phillips of Redon Ga calls J M Floyd merchant to praise a recent Chamberlains Cough and cold remedy purchase. She says it helps her child and seeks to continue treatment. The ad asserts it loosens coughs, eases expectoration and speeds cold recovery.
Miss Margaret Murphy and brother Martin Emmett of Sedalia Missouri arrived Sunday evening for a week’s visit with relatives here.
The piece urges readers not to trivialize a cold as dangers can begin with it. It recommends taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first sign of a cold and stresses that earlier treatment reduces risk and helps drive the illness off. The advisory appears as a timely public health note with promotional language.
Mrs Henry C Nettles and her little daughter of Kansas City arrived Wednesday evening for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs O O Willson.
An ad asserts laxatives give only temporary relief and promotes Chamberlain’s Tablets for lasting results. It notes the tablets improve appetite and digestion while moving the bowels and mentions Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Morrison of Dewey Oklahoma visiting Judge and Mrs. T. A. Walker for the holidays.
Mrs John Langsdale of Kansas City with her young son visited her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Aull Sr Henry Nettles and family from Kansas City joined his wife for the holidays at the Will Bon Moorehead Moorehead and Wright households. The Kinkeads and young James Jr left Miami Oklahoma after a brief holiday stay.
Brand new player piano offered for immediate sale with full guarantee. Located near Lexington, flexible terms for a responsible buyer. Details furnished to inquiries at E B Guild Music Co 1119 Grand Ave Kansas City Missouri.
Mrs D V Williams, a Springfield route 6 farmer’s wife, describes years of weakness headaches and nervousness. She credits Cardui with restoring strength and appetite, noting her doctor and husband saw her condition improve as she returned to a healthier state.
An advertisement suggests using Chamberlain's Tablets when waking with a bad taste and dull tired feeling. The product is said to cleanse, invigorate the stomach, and improve digestion.
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