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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1914
Page
4
The notice announces Harry D. Durst as a Democratic candidate for Congress from the Seventh district subject to the August 4 1914 primary. Zach W. Wright Henry Gruen George W. Bates also appear as Democratic nominees for county offices with ballots set for the same date.
WM T Wernwag seeks the Democratic nomination for Recorder of Deeds subject to the primary election on Tuesday August 4 191. He runs in a local contest facing party voters and party action will determine the nominee.
Henry J. Thomas announces candidacy for Recorder of Deeds in the Democratic primary, set for Tuesday August 4 1914. He seeks the office in the local election context, urging support from voters in the county.
T Tutt runs as a candidate for Checult Clerk in the upcoming election scheduled for August 4 1914. The notice outlines candidacy details and election timing.
The article defends T. D. Durst for Congress from the district, praising his leadership and wartime service. It notes his recent unanimous election as Missouri state commander of the Spanish War Veterans, arguing the organization chooses capable men, not mediocrities, strengthening his candidacy.
The editorial lauds Durst as a top choice for Seventh district leadership, stating he earned high regard from combat veterans and would perform duty honorably in Congress. It praises his character and service, urging voters to support him as a candidate who will bring credit to the district.
Colorado boosters tout mountain health and altitude vitality in a Rock Island Lines promotion. The Colorado Flyer offers direct service to Denver and Colorado Springs with modern equipment and dining car service. Travel agents urge planning trips with illustrated booklets and hotel ranch listings from J. A. Stewart G. P. A. Rock Island Lines Topeka Kansas.
A car load of the famous Georgia watermelons has been received in Lexington and are on sale at all grocers at reasonable prices.
A promotional notice extols Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy for stomach and digestive ailments. It claims it can avoid surgery, cure catarrhal conditions, and restore health, with endorsements from lawyers doctors bankers and others. The ad offers a free leaflet and lists Lexington Missouri suppliers Westerman Rankin and local druggists.
The Intelligencer price is 1.00 per year with a 18 cent add-on option delivering Woman's World Farm Life Green's Fruit Grower and Home Life all for one year. Renew now to take advantage of the package deal and extended access.
A quoted page fragment from Carolyn Wells in Life features banter about bridge and whist. Characters discuss proper play instinct versus rules while contrasting finesse luck and dignity with modern variants. The slice evokes social gaming chatter and evolving card game attitudes.
Vlark declares fear nothing and boasts of winning many medals while Dotty questions flashy skating. Frank notes a different achievement of saving people from drowning, emphasizing a hero’s act over awards.
Ireland leads in agricultural credit society coverage with 810 registered bodies under the Friendly Societies act of 1896, versus 47 in England and Wales. Irish societies include long standing groups since 1898, contrasting with the English society founded in 1904. Membership spans eight to 849 members, assets from 5 to 19085 dollars, showing wide variation.
A new English club named Imperial British clys will be opened in Paris by King George during his upcoming visit. It targets the 20,000 British residents in Paris with a yearly subscription of sixteen dollars.
An economist predicts phones and automobiles will make farmers independent of cities. Mrs. Corntessel counters that towns will still be needed unless moving pictures can be sent by mail. The exchange captures urban rural reliance and a humorous forecast.
Reported disturbance unsettled residents with a tremor-like event described as a general disturbance. The article notes shock among locals and mentions a couple questioned by authorities amid the incident.
A historical clipping recalls the train bandit’s capture. Instead of confusion, the on board crew used their revolvers to stop him. The incident highlights swift action and restraint aboard the rail line.
Local residents from Corder and neighboring towns list trips to Higginsville Lexington Mayview and Kansas City with many westbound passengers to Higginsville and Kansas City. Names include Lena Kalthoff Maggie Jackson Mary Hartman Frances Bell Dean Bertha Leise West Stella Lewis Anna Bell Crogs Chas Niemeir and others with several residents visiting relatives and shopping trips.
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