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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1917
Page
6
The readable fragments mention litigation and officials, hinting at a court or legal notice. No clear events, dates, or full names are present to identify a specific case or action beyond generic references to suits and inquiries.
An English officer recalls a German prisoner who denounces the war as the greatest crime of the world, condemning Berlin’s rulers for a slaughter that keeps fighting despite their likely defeat. The prisoner, who once lived in America, says German minds are bound by fear and slavery, while princes and politicians profit from blood. He predicts Germany’s ruin and urges truth to end the war. Interwoven with local notices of visits and travels follow the dramatic interview.
Mrs Earl Waren Mrs Annie Hughes and Mrs Eliza Holman traveled to Kansas City yesterday for a social visit. Miss Pauline and Miss Edna Schaal also left for Wellington yesterday morning for a visit.
Col A A Walker visits at E N Hopkins home. Mrs Oswald Winkler and Mrs Harry Caldwell spend yesterday in Kansas City. Edwin Vaughan visited Kansas City Wednesday. Mrs H Suellen also spent the day in Kansas City. Miss Helen Shacklett returned Wednesday from a two week visit in Kansas City.
Notice lists sale advertising Granite Harvester Oil from E. B. Vaughan. Also notes changes to C and A Time Card. The Chicago and Alton Nightingale train now stops at Higginsville nightly, departing Higginsville at 11 22 p m and arriving Chicago at 11 20 a m. The Alton Hummer leaves Higginsville 7 42 p m arriving Chicago 8 00 a m.
Miss Mary Taylor returned Tuesday evening from a visit in Kansas City. Judge S N Wilson went to Independence Wednesday to spend the day.
Week ending July 7 1917 records show transfers in Lexington and Higginsville including Ike H Noyes manager. Notable deeds involve Mary B Terhune to Alice Winkler Frank Beullens to Geo Moffett and others with values from 75 to 3875 dollars. Local residents- Hix Leiter Marquis Chaney and Peak noted traveling for business or visits.
Miss Nadine Inman of Kansas City arrived yesterday for a visit in this city with the family of Charles Brans.
A local Lexington MO confectionery seeks sweet cream at a good price. Hinesley's Confectionery requests buyers contact phone number 64 for supplying cream.
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