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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1919
Page
3
Fragmented diary style lines describe a pilot in battle against German lines and convey excitement and danger. The text references aerial combat, infantry and machine gun fire, and references to locations and movements across German territory.
The article discusses the value and aesthetics of black walnut trees for yards and driveways, noting rising demand and prices during wartime. It highlights a predicted 200 to 400 dollar price range for a single tree, urging growers to plant and harvest as the war era boosts demand for timber and timber products. It references farm life and related economic prospects for woodlands and home grounds.
A garbled dialogue fragment describes shoppers hovering around a front porch as a wary narrator laments lack of privacy in town. The scene hints at crowds buying milk and even wheat, revealing tension between public presence and personal space.
A garbled exchange describes garden work with mentions of directions on a package and careful handling. The text shows misread phrases about planting tasks and garden items, referencing local-town names and informal dialogue.
A barely readable OCR fragment references a location near Ki and a plant inquiry. It mentions names or terms like AliCeolT and Mabel and hints at a discussion or meeting about a college-plant topic without clear details or outcomes.
OCR reads like a survey of scattered references to lost or debated artworks and cultural artifacts. Names, places, and dates are garbled, but the piece centers on art loss myths, claimed provenance, and the tension between preservation and decay across a web of locales.
A fragmentary exchange hints at a personal conflict where one speaker claims to have warned of danger and the other references a plan involving a figure named Reggie Willewbucks to intervene at a critical moment. The text shows misheard dialogue and unclear stakes.
A fragment reflects bleak mood as Mrs OB voices dour thoughts on the new year. The vignette hints at personal strain and communal sadness, underscoring broader hardship facing households.
Long list of sale notices and ads from Jackson Bradley smith Hide Co. Market Square St. Joseph Mo. advertising hides prices salt cured hides 19 cents per No 1, horse hides 5 to 7 dollars each, and various listings for animals and supplies. Mention of Thoroughbred bull, boar pigs ready for service December, and store room for sale with trust holdings.
A chaotic mock drill unfolds as a recruit tests the chain of command and a revolver gesture, prompting a calm officer to intervene. The scene shows a tense exchange, with a rookie briefly frisked and the guards remaining disciplined amid the confusion.
A discussion on women entering wartime service highlights shifts in labor roles across industries. It notes that women may join the workforce in fields from wool and shoe trades to dressmaking as part of broader employment efforts, with several districts cited as examples of progress and potential barriers.
A private in a camp dodges a direct answer when asked if he would accept a promotion. He says it depends on meaning of promotion, noting he does not feel ready to be a mer Remit but knows enough to avoid being second licritytial.
A garbled street dialogue unfolds with cryptic phrases about a Wrench URLs and a khaki clad man. An unclear exchange references generosity, a young woman, and shared items, leaving the scene puzzling and unresolved.
Fragmentary historical note suggests comments on French reliance on American support. The readable lines reference Finmel women and a Weir figure, with an incomplete mention of a Mindobei line and dwelling. The passage remains unclear and lacks concrete events or dates.
A fragmentary sports note references a barrage or game involving Towne and HlEnkin, with incomplete details about wrist water and a home win or loss. The readable text suggests a chaotic recap of a local event. No clear scores or full participant list can be derived from the fragment.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a date and place with unclear names. It references a meeting, likely on May 7, with a local figure Gries noted. Details are unreadable but point to a civic or community gathering. The readable elements suggest a dated public meeting or notice.
The readable fragments hint at a derailed exchange with phrases like what do you tides and where is the spirit of why and how to remember when you make a lunar paper tie. A threatening note appears in the garbled text.
Trust deed dated November 612recorded in Lafayette County Missouri notes sale of Lot 24 in Block 2 Tomernyt Addition Lexington to satisfy promissory note. Trustee Edward Aull will sell January 18 1914 at Court House door Lafayette County Missouri to highest bidder for cash to cover amounts due and costs.
Fragmentary lines suggest someone trying to link to a court action or evidence. Names and clear entities are unreadable. The fragment mentions gathering evidence and a possible lawsuit or defamation claim. No decisive facts, dates, or identifiable organizations are readable.
A Lexington account notes a woman describing her relief from chronic indigestion and bloating after trying a preparation labeled Adler-i-ku containing buckthorn bark and glycerine. She claims it rapidly cleanses the bowel and relieves stomach gas and constipation, with a claim of appendicitis prevention, endorsed by Westerman & Barnett Drug Co.
The Lafayette County Circuit Court orders publication in the Lexington Intelligencer. Mary Bevarres Maing sues John Bevarre for a dec nent with service by publication. The defendant must appear by February 1st or default judgment will be entered. The notice runs four consecutive weeks as required by law.
Notice of letters of administration issued by the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri on December 1 1918. All claimants must file their claims for allowance within the specified period or be barred from the estate. The administrator is WILLIAMS, with date of notice and related details published.
Court records show J. Sam, administrator, seeking order for sale and division of estate of decedent in Lexington, Missouri. Describes parcels in Feint Addition and adjoining blocks, with a court hearing set and notice to interested parties.
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