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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
1
R E Ashurst writes from Germany describing march experiences across the Rhine, Belgian conditions, reception by locals, and hope for Christmas. Fragments show front travel to Paris like sites and fluence of letters. includes later notes on John Mills and local obituaries plus Paris visit details.
The Peerless Bakery opened this morning under proprietor W. F. Taylor in the former Don Barron’s grocery space. A complete line of goods is available with Miss Alma Ashurst serving as clerk, offering an up to date bakery setup.
The stockholders of College Park Association will hold their annual meeting at the Traders Bank Lexington Mo on Thursday January 20 1919 at 2 oclock pm to elect directors for the ensuing year and conduct other business as needed BK N Hopkins President T Lee Wallace Secretary Wentworth Trims St Pauls 46 22 St Pauls College five beat by Wentworth at Wentworths Amynasium Arthur JF Ruhlman Wellington and Miss Bess A Maycock Corder married at Trinity Evangelical parsonage Rev ToC Bierbaum officiating Business For Sale Vulcanizing business for sale Lexington Tire & Repair Co Lexington Mo
Thursday dances continue weekly at Newman's Hall Higginsville Missouri with Robert Bailey as pianist and orchestra providing music for the event.
Residents praise the fire department after a street washing operation. The crew cleared debris and washed roadways, improving access and safety in the neighborhood. Local officials thanked the team for the prompt response.
Local notes report Mize Alia Burnette retiring from St. Louis visit, Robi Jines in Kansas City, Rev F Pryer in Grand Pass, Moshy-Riker in Marshall, and Mrs Lele Lewis visiting her mother in Lathrop. Also mentions daughter of Mrs Stotla Papi Boeing now in St Louis, and Allie Ewele I Thomas Ilereher learning of niece Allie Ragle in Los Angeles.
A Wellington resident, Janes Pletcher, fled after being accused of crimes in Lexington for a period, then vanished. A warrant was issued, and authorities pursued, with a later report of a bank visit in Lexington. Mary Street property sale noted as Meyeris estate asset. Laura Hyde to purchase for 090.
Tilton Davis purchased Walter I. BanAnglen’s residence at 1418 South Street. The home is described as among the most commodious in Lexington and located in a desirable district.
Secretary Glass announces the upcoming Victory Liberty Loan but the exact spring launch date remains unfixed and unannounced. The name signals a new war loan program, with timing to be fixed by officials in the weeks ahead.
Reports from the University of Missouri note a successful influenza vaccine developed by The Table Tenth Laboratories. The vaccine, perfected during the influenza epidemic, is being distributed to physicians for trial and is administered at three day intervals like typhoid vaccines.
An unclear report notes W Beisenher and Trivite William Geisenberg returning home after an overseas journey. The fragment mentions a witness heater and lining reve vig, but specifics and context are obscured. Further detail is unavailable from the readable text.
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