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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1918
Page
5
Herbert Quick writes that farmers resist sudden mobilization yet will endure long, decisive effort in wartime. He notes farmers hear the trumpet later, talk with neighbors, and fight with steady, stubborn vigor, sacrificing much to secure victory and defend the nation.
A fragment from a Florida correspondent lauds a newly coined word and its vivid vowel sounds. The piece notes how the term’s full meaning unfolds through its pronunciation, likening it to a tranquil river scene and the slow afternoon breeze along the riverbank, with an observer praising the artistry of the introduction.
In a verbal exchange a big pony carrier and a chocolate janitor debate Roosevelt era speakers. The janitor prefers Mr Bryan over Mr Ronenfelt, praising plain speech over heavy language. The crowd, listening to contrasting styles, weighs the merits of the speakers amid political passion.
Prof J P Street, chemist at the Connecticut Agricultural Station, urges widespread use of skim milk as a valuable diet item. He notes skim milk contains nearly all milk proteins, sugars, and minerals, making it an inexpensive source of animal protein.
A fragmented lifelike reminiscence questions how one attained bayonet skill without prior army service. Vague references touch on boarding house meals and table manners as distant clues to capability, portraying a personal vignette rather than a full narrative.
In Bombay and other Parsee centers the dead are not buried but left at the Towers of Silence. Vast white walls overlook a hill as vultures gather, watching funeral rites for the feasting birds. Auguste Thomas of the Vigilantes notes the eerie scene and the birds’ keen sight.
A witticism pondering the man with the iron mask, asking if his role was as an umpire or a catcher, hinting at hidden identity and sports intrigue.
Ensign Lloyd A. Perry of the U S Navy dies in a seaplane crash in France after rapid progression from cadet to ensign. Born in Wisconsin in 1895, he served as a cadet, then joined the naval reserve in 1918 and was designated a naval aviator on March 12 as he prepared for duty with naval aviation forces in France. His death occurred April 12 while stationed in France.
Alexander Peltier of Gravelbourg Saskatchewan, a wheat grower, says Canada's modified homestead laws will bring American farmers to the Northwest. He notes homesteaders can claim 160 acres, improve in three years, and buy land at a set price per acre. He cites yields from 25 to 60 bushels per acre and potential sales at 50 dollars per acre for strong tracts.
A tenement-house law in New Jersey requires each dwelling to have roofs and dormer windows of roof materials as constructed when the law was passed.
Dr G B New of Mayo Clinic describes using celluloid implants to repair deformed noses instead of rib bone. After dog trials, he has repaired five human noses with good results by shaping celluloid strips, soaking, drilling holes, and embedding them in a pocket along the nasal bridge to allow tissue ingrowth.
Reports from the United States marine abroad describe dry matches as a poor night reveal, and gasoline lighters as scarce due to gas rationing. Ambulance and lorry drivers race to conserve fuel, often finding tanks empty or punctured. A big reward is offered for a working gasless lighter or similar device delivered quickly to the front.
Partial OCR shows a court martial scene with fragmented dialogue about money and legality. Phrases mention an educated sergeant, a private, and a car parading toward a rampart. No clear outcome or names are readable.
Senator Sorghum dismisses the need to stress the American angle, arguing the grand old bird will manage. The discussion centers on how satisfying machines influence policy and public perception in aviation or related topics.
A fragment from a humorous exchange contrasts a prospective employer’s demand for punctuality with Puddenhead’s flippant reply about not watching the clock, suggesting satire of workplace expectations and idle chatter.
The London Daily Chronicle notes Empress Eugenie preserved a half century of silence after sending the German letter that decided Alsace-Lorraine in 1870. The Bernstorf papers first revealed her sacrifice, showing she chose a throne’s loss over soil cession and resisted revelation despite pressure from Bismarck and Bazine. Lord Cowley knew of negotiations at his home.
Ligey Licard notes the strange behavior of a snake leaving its old home while Porey Prairie Dog worries about road proximity. Locals fear accidents and tire repair schemes may threaten the animal habitat as motorists linger nearby.
A report on last year’s London park food cultivation shows 79 acres of oats yielding 550 dollars profit, vegetables bringing 600 dollars profit, and 95 acres of oats incurring a net loss of 1900 dollars. Officials say the oats area is an opening crop for future years, with profits expected as cultivation continues.
In a humorous exchange Patrice confirms her brother is in the trenches. Patience notes his forgetfulness mentioning coat hangers and a way to press trousers, and she plans to send them to him today. The dialogue captures light household humor amid wartime references.
A Birmingham exchange shows a request for a small loan followed by a terse dismissal and a clipped signoff. The fragment highlights a brief social interaction with implied financial concern and a curt conclusion. The names Nicholas Romanoff and a casual inquiry about returning are mentioned within the terse dialogue.
A fragment quotes a tense wartime exchange about a cigar gift and arms or munitions, with a concern over enemy forces receiving the contraband. Strong, period tone suggests covert wartime chatter and frayed nerves amid conflict.
Old man Spillikens recalls a letter from his son describing activity in France. Tumapal vows to get to the bottom of the tale, seeking clarification and truth behind the vivid account.
A Savannah reader urges neighbors to use Chamberlain's Coke and Diarrhoea Remedy for flux and dysentery after past cures. The letter, dated October 12 1926, notes multiple personal successes and endorsements given to many people since first using the remedy.
Mrs C W Roth and baby returned Friday from a visit in Higginsville. Mrs David Barnes and son returned to Leavenworth Friday after a visit with Mrs Howard Barnes.
An advice style note promotes tablets designed for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. It urges readers with such issues to try the medicine and see its benefits and notes the price as a quarter.
Miss Irene Snider visited Higginville Thursday evening. Miss Anna Herd returned Thursday night from a visit in Kansas City.
The ad promotes Chamberlains Tablets to relieve clogged bowels and prevent toxins absorption. It claims improved digestion and real joy of living from regular bowel movements. It targets readers seeking wellness through better gut health.
Mr and Mrs W A Gaffin returned Thursday evening from a two weeks visit in Oklahoma and Kansas. Mrs Hettie Winn of Mayview, guest of her daughter Mrs Chas Kinchloe, returned home Friday morning.
A brief note cautions that a lame shoulder stems from rheumatism of the muscles and prescribes absolute rest along with a few applications of Chamberlain's Liniment as the remedy.
Local shoppers hear updates from Warder & Connor featuring corn meal rice hominy buckwheat and corn flour. Several residents including Miss Clara Zimmerman Mrs Chas Gillou and Mrs F E Bessie visit Kansas City for short trips and seed and grain offerings stay in stock.
Corporal Robert L. Clore, former Wentworth Military Academy cadet from Lee's Summit Missouri, was killed in action in France on June 6. A star athlete at Wentworth and later at Warrensburg Normal, he served in the Marines and had spent about a year in France.
Mrs Lizzie Butler left for Wichita after weeks with her brother Albert Johnson and family. Mrs M Duffy returned from Kansas City where she visited her daughter Mrs Hari Hedricka. Miss Samon Robertson went back to work in Kansas City after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Robertson. Clarence Demasters and William R Byars were Lexington visitors. Olin England and Howard Closterman left for Camp Pike Arkansas to enter army training. William Popineau and family left for Weir Kansas after visiting Frank Popineau and family. Samson Byars of Kansas City was in town for several days. George Willer arrived from Camp Kearney California for a furlough. Carter Robertson, in training at Leavenworth, transferred to Long Island. Misses Victoria and Blanche Van Beck visited here. Miss Lucy Johnson. Rev A E Ailer and seventeen Boy Scouts hosted an ice cream supper. thirty dollars added to treasury. The steamer A M Scott spent several hours here. Capt H H Thomas and Joe Thomas toured the day and joined the boat at Wellington. The W C T A held an Institute at the Methodish church with a basket dinner. Miss Margaret Robertson and Arch Paxton were married in Kansas City and will reside in Sugar Creek.
Red Cross subscriptions are due now with the first installment payable by July 1. Call the McGrew Co. Coal Office if you have not yet paid and complete the initial payment.
All men able to work in the harvest fields are urged to perform this patriotic service during the coming harvest season to prevent crop loss from labor shortages in the war. Good wages will be paid. Leave your name with J. R. Moorehead Jr. Local Farm Help Director.
Those who are interested in knitting may find yarn of all kinds at the Red Cross Headquarters at McCall's Music Store on Franklin Ave.
Ferry boat resumes service and will carry passengers to and from the landing. Regular mail trips will be made. Contact Grover Calamese at phone 577 for details.
Raymond Payne traveled to Malta Bend on Wednesday to visit relatives, staying for a brief period and returning home afterward.
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