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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1919
Page
3
An excerpted report describes Armenia and Armenians under Turkish rule, the mass killings during the Great War, and the call for American relief. It notes the massacre, deportations, and the planned Missouri drive on February 3 to raise funds toward a $20 million national aid goal.
A reader letter from St. Louis describes dire famine in Armenia and Syria, noting hospital conditions, deaths, and widespread relief efforts. It calls for public contributions, cites a campaign aiming to raise 700000 dollars, and names organizers led by EB Billets in Missouri.
A long dispatch reports President Wilson urging America to aid Armenia and Syria through a relief fund. The drive, led by Armenian and Syrian Relief Organization, aims to gather $1,000,000 to reach victims of Turkish campaigns. The plea notes extensive suffering and calls for nationwide support to fund humanitarian relief.
A condemnatory report outlines a campaign by a relief committee to aid persecuted hospitals. It notes twelve or more items halted by authorities and cites aid packages allegedly prepared for a terror-stricken area. The piece mentions Armenian refugees and a convoy plan with medical supplies and staffing considerations.
EB Eijeitt campaign director for Arent and Syrian weet warns of famine driven hunger since armistice. About 1,000,000 people affected as Turks advanced during war. Committee aims to extend relief nationwide, with a drive to raise $500,000 in forty Western counties of Maine for relief.
A 1920s newspaper note argues Miss Anna Adams Gordon of the National WCTU may join Caesar Napoleon and Wilhelm in conquest, with a proclamation targeting prohibition by 1925. The piece voices skepticism about their success, citing an era’s temper and rival opinions.
Adjourned November term 1979 Lafayette County Missouri. Ri Sam Hays administrator seeks sale of real estate of Isaac O Hays deceased. Property includes Lot 1 and Lot 6 in Block 58 First Addition Lexington with right of way and adjoining parcels. also undivided one half interest of Lots 7 and 8 in Block 0 of Live t Addition. Court orders notice by publication in Lexington Weekly Intelligencer for four weeks before February 1989. Public sale likely first Monday in February 1989 if no objections.
Modern science warns influenza is spread by the hose and throat. Daily use of 0-70-NOL is claimed to kill the influenza germ. Available at druggists for 26 cents.
In Lafayette County Missouri Suh Day Adlminestratrix petitions for sale of Henry Henning deceased real estate to pay debts with inventories on file. Unless contradicted by Feb 24 1919 an order for sale will be made at next term beginning Feb 2 1919. Heirs to be served and notice published in The Lexington Intelligencer for five weeks starting at least 30 days before Feb 24 1909.
Walter Ohls and others sue to partition Lafayette County real estate in Missouri. Sheriff Talbott will sell at public auction the east half of the northeast quarter of section 11 and parts of sections 11 and 12, plus a northwest quarter of section 12, all in Township 49, Range 28, totaling about 65 acres, at the Lafayette County Courthouse in Lexington on February term 1919. Final settlement notice for Arthur Beard estate by administrator William Beard set for February term 1919.
Executors and administrators announce final settlement actions for Eliza G Hyde, John Aull Marian Jackson Leona E Mark Christian Walk and others in Lafayette County Missouri. Notices name Henry C Wallace William Aull Imma Walk Louis Petsch Leiter and others with dates set for February term 1919 in Lexington Probate Court. Public notices warn creditors and interested parties to act by the February sessions in 1910 1919 as applicable in each estate.
The Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri issues notice to all persons interested in the estate of Claus Henning deceased that Henry Henning administrator has filed. A hearing is set in the Probate Court room Lexington on the second Monday in February 1919 for final settlement and appointment of heirs.
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