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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
2
Subscription costs 1.50 per year payable in advance. Publication entered as second class mail matter at the Post Office in Lexington Missouri. All communications to be sent to the Intelligencer.
A list of candidates with party and election dates for Lafayette County offices. GhNEY seeks Assessor, J B HEREFORD for State Senator, LESLIE MITCHELL for Sheriff, ENG W for Treasurer, and C SHEN also for Treasurer. All are subject to Democratic primary August 3 or August 8, 1920 as noted.
Old Bill Bryan notes the Roosevelt nomination stirs the party lines as a “wet” label forms for Cox and Harding is misread as a nonentity. The Daily Advertiser calls Roosevelt a great disappointment while noting Cox began as a printer's devil earning $8 weekly. The Kansas City Star pivots from Anti-Boss to Pro-Boss aiding Democrat chances in November.
Dr. B. T. Payne and EB. RB. Campbell departed Sunday evening for Chicago to attend the annual Grand Lodge of Elks convention, expected to bring notes on meetings and events from the gathering.
The article explains that mild loss of appetite is not serious and suggests skipping a meal or two if needed to regain taste. It recommends five hours between meals, reasonable eating, daily outdoor exercise, and treats constipation with Chamberlain's Tablets.
Mrs M D Wilson returned Saturday evening from a visit in St Louis. Mr and Mrs Frank Hale of Kansas City spent Sunday and Monday here with relatives. There is not many deaths from summer complaints now thanks to Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy used with castor oil and proper diet. Mr W G Campbell of Butler Tenn says the remedy is far ahead of others for this purpose. Ady Corder Steele of Kansas City spent weekend with his mother Nannie C Steele. Mr and Mrs Jay Richardson of Kansas City spent Sunday and Monday in Lexington with relatives.
Mrs Henry Jewett of Clark Mills New York recalls a two year back severe summer complaint attack relieved almost instantly by Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. The remedy is praised as excellent for colic and diarrhoea and should be kept by every family. Mr and Mrs F M Hord announce the birth of a son on Wednesday July 7 1921. Dr and Mrs C T Ryland returned from a month outing at Lake Kegonsa Wisconsin. Albert Gillen returned from attending Winchester Arms dealers convention at New Haven Connecticut.
The article argues for keeping bees as a source of sugar substitutes as sugar is scarce and costly. It notes honey provides sugars and other substances, offers recreation, aids cross pollination, and can be sold as comb or extracted honey. It highlights demand for manufactured honey and the appeal of comb honey's appearance. The simplest use for extracted honey is serving it like syrup.
A witty exchange compares a German royal stable conversion into a library to the idea that stability or stables inspire writing. The remark hints at the link between environment and literature and nods to cultural shifts in historic settings.
Dr. E. 8. King describes a method in the Journal of the British Astronomical Association using a plate glass objective coated with a yellow and blue half gelatino film. Star images are photographed out of focus on isochromatic plates. each star appears as a disk half tinted by yellow light and half by blue. The two halves are compared with a photographic wedge or equivalent tool.
Consul McCann reports strong diamond trade activity in British Guiana with prices reaching unprecedented levels. Expeditions are being sent to inland fields by Georgetown interests as English and American markets eagerly absorb stones, regardless of the high costs.
Grandmother in England explains to a caller that Albert, two, has lost his appetite. Later the mother, at his bedside, asks what he wants. He replies in a misheard way, “Appetite lost, mother, Find appetite,” reflecting a playful misunderstanding about his hunger and words.
An Arkansas letter-writer mockingly urges a quirky ordinance to muzzle chickens and require dogs to wear gloves while gardening, highlighting humorous civic debate not a real policy proposal.
An article explains the shift from traditional home churned buttermilk to a manufactured variety using pure culture starters. It outlines a method with whole milk added to skimmed milk, starter culture, controlled warming, churning, bottling, and cooling to preserve quality. The piece praises its cleaner taste and higher food value for both children and adults.
An advertisement extols Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted medicine. It urges readers to try the remedy when in need, noting that it receives good opinion and praise from users.
W. W. McCall left Wednesday for Butler Missouri on business. Hugo Nord left Wednesday evening for Brush Colorado where he has accepted a position in a newspaper office.
Mrs Chas T Fuller of Palmyra Michigan describes relief from dull and sharp shooting pains and generalized weakness after using Cardui. She reports improved strength, ability to work, and no recurrence of prior symptoms after a course of treatment.
Rev R N Allen of Kansas City and his son visited Lexington on Wednesday for the Cole Eckle wedding. Little Miss Sallie Bet Halde of La Belle Missouri is visiting her grandmother Mia Kate Bishop in this city.
Miss Helen Ranadell of Kansas City visited relatives in Lexington Sunday and Monday. Mr A J Kay has been hired as Musical Director of the Christian church arriving Friday night and began duties Sunday. He sang in the revival at the Christian church last March.
Wide Earle and sisters Miss Opal and Miss Ruby of Kansas City attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Nickell. Mrs Marcia Graham, visiting Warrensburg Normal for the summer session, spent Friday here with her parents.
Warder and Connor advertise nine grain Hen Feed described as a mixture that makes them say. Phone 168.
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