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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1920
Page
2
A weekly edition details editor A W Allen and subscription at 1.50 per year. Notices require signed communications and the publication is entered as second class mail matter at Lexington Missouri.
We are prepared to announce MNEY as a candidate for Assessor of Lafayette County subject to Democratic voters at the Primary on August 3, 1920. J. B. HEREFORD of Odessa a candidate for State Senator Seventeenth District subject to Democratic votes at the August 3 primary. LESLIE MITCHELL as candidate for Sheriff of Lafayette County subject to Democratic voters at the August 3 primary. W. DNG as a candidate for Treasurer of Lafayette County subject to August 8, 1920. J. C. SHELTON the Aerts Election to be held August.
A compact summary notes reactions to political figures and races in Lexington including Mayer's gubernatorial standing, Bryan and Mac, and the Bradley trial. It highlights Chamber of Commerce energy behind local efforts, the idea of Hercules aided by commerce, and frequent references to John Reed’s penchant for conflict amid public sentiment.
In Warrensburg a call is made to devise a measured punishment for the man deemed the culprit behind false reports in the Kansas City newspapers. Meanwhile in Lexington mobs arise and the press records only post mortem proceedings, lacking any foresight into the events that unfold.
The speech by Democratic Chairman Cummings at San Francisco frames the League of Nations as the campaign’s dominant issue. He attacks Republicans for opposing the Treaty, accuses them of misrepresentations, and argues American honor and world leadership rest on joining the League. He also praises Democratic administrations and rebukes partisan tactics.
The New York Times reports that Mr. Cummings attacked Republicanism in a powerful address during the San Francisco convention. He argued Democrats must elevate the nation, restore America's standing, and seek global peace, justice, and liberty. He urged a presidential candidate of extraordinary ability to lead beyond ordinary measures.
Thursday evening pupils of Miss Elizabeth Graves performed in Murrell Auditorium with accurate recitals. Eugene Weber won first honors and Irene Hedge second. Also note an ad praising Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for summer complaints in children with a testimonial from Mr. W. G. Campbell of Butler Tennessee.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted medicine that always earns favorable opinion from users. The brief notice urges readers to try it when a remedy is needed.
Do not place cold jars in hot water or hot jars in cold water. Do not overpack jars to be processed. Some products like corn pumpkin peas lima beans and sweet potatoes process well. Pack jars within one half inch of the top. Avoid cold air drafts when removing from the canner. The wire bail should not fit too tightly. Temper all new jars before use by boiling after covering with cold water.
Dr. B. T. Payne returned Wednesday evening from Warrensburg where he served as a witness in the Bradley trial. Miss Theresa Wilson departed Wednesday for Camp Meehagan Wisconsin to spend the summer. Joe Thompson came home Friday from a week in St. Louis. Mrs. Frank L. Davis of St. Louis with her young son Frank L. Jr. arrived Thursday evening to visit her father Geo. H. Bates and relatives.
About two years ago when suffering from a severe attack of summer complaint I took rhoea Remedy and it relieved me almost instantly. This is an excellent remedy for colic and diarrhoea and should be kept at hand by every family. Ady.
FOR SALE: 25 yards carpet and 25 yards matting at 285 North 16th Street. LOST: A gold bar pin between 20th and South streets and the station. Finder call 821. Agent Wanted for Lexing ton city. Sell Watkins Products. Watkins Co., 52 Winona, Minn. WANTED: A man with team or auto to sell 187 Watkins home and farm products. $1500 to $5000 yearly. Territory open. Write J. R Watkins Co., Dept. 112, Winona, Minn.
Fine 220 acre farm in Saline County Missouri located 114 miles west of Grand Pass on the Waverly and Marshall road. Will rent to highest cash bidder with half down August 1 1920 and remaining half March 1 1921. All wheat land possession August 1 1920 with remainder March 1 1921. Seated bids invited in 1920 reserve to accept any or all.
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