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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
4
A wartime essay argues Germany should bear full responsibility for the ruthless destruction across occupied Europe. It catalogues ruined cities from Ypres to Lens, calling for reparations and accountability by the German state and people for the devastation and loss of life wrought by invasion.
The fragment discusses alleged behavioral and health observations around a concert setting, mentioning a person named Scott and unclear references to pituitary issues and bodily responses. It notes supposed connections to a stage or venue, with uncertain details about age, hormones, and tasting notes.
A long dispatch outlines the suffering of Armenians under Turkish empire, describing mass killings, refugee hardship, and the international relief effort led by the American Committee for Heller in the Near East. It notes Allied concern, philanthropy from America, and a push to ship aid and seeds to Asia Minor amid famine and war damage.
In World War I the Red Cross could not operate in Turkey after evacuations and occupation shifts. American missioners faced persecution as Armenians and others fled, yet the group prepared to distribute $830 million for Near East relief. They are approved by the American Public Action Committee and ready to work once funds are raised, leveraging ties with Armenians Greeks and Turks.
A South Rendy inventor unveils a 40-foot, 12 horsepower pontoon craft with adjustable pontoons enabling shallow water operation and a self drying dock. The design promises stability, speed, and potential for larger vessels, with patent applications filed.
A fragmented report describes Telican riding toward Jangleville for a swash ball event. The text includes garbled phrases about epots painted on a hide and a parrot character, suggesting a whimsical or satirical scene rather than a clear action or outcome.
The article cites the U S Department of Agriculture placing the honey crop near 250 million pounds with significant losses to move 150 thousand tons of material. About half the crop comes from white clover nectar, with alfalfa and sweet clover as other key sources. It lists plants like cotton and goldenrod as producing recognizable honey and includes an anecdote from Mrs. Robert Allison of Mattoon Illinois praising Chamberlain Tablets for digestive relief.
Notice of letters of administration for Mary A Zeiler deceased issued by Lafayette County Missouri Probate Court. Creditors must file claims within six months of grant or risk bar. claims not filed within one year are forever barred. Samuel Al Drysdale named administrator. Judge Stephen N Wilson attested. January 18 1919.
In Lafayette County Missouri 1918 probate proceedings seek sale of Henry Henning real estate to pay debts. Margaretha Henning administratrix requests court order and publication to notify heirs, with proof of all inventories and accounts. Notice runs five weeks in The Lexington Intelligencer before February 24 next term.
Joseph C. Talbott sheriff announces sale of a large Lafayette County Missouri estate by order of court. The property includes parts of sections 11 and 12 in township 49 28, totaling about 65.5 acres, with sale set for February 1919 at the Lexington courthouse.
Notice to all creditors and interested persons that Administrator William Beard will apply for a final settlement of the Arthur Beard estate at the February term 1919 of the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri. The court sits in Lexington in the Probate Court room on the second Monday in February 1919.
Letters of administration with will annexed granted by the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri. Nannie Vaughan estate claims must be filed within six months to receive benefit. after one year they are barred. EB B Vaughan administrator with will annexed, January 10 1919, Stephen N Wilson judge.
The estate of Eliza G Hyde deceased. The undersigned executor will apply for final settlement at the February term 1910 1919 of the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri. The court room in Lexington will convene on the second Monday in February for proceedings. Henry Wallace Executor.
The text lists notices of final settlement and administration for multiple Lafayette County estates in February 1919. Names include William Aull Marvin A Jackson Christian Walk Gustav Drumm James Peak Mary C Henry Claus Henning Ann R Vaughan and executors and administrators like Emma Walk Louise Petsch John Chamberlain Henry Henning and E B Vaughan. Notices announce hearings at the Lafayette County Probate Court Lexington Missouri with second Monday in February 1919 and require creditors to file claims within six months.
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