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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
3
Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pains and other external aches provides quick relief without rubbing, claimed cleaner and more effective than plasters. Available at druggists in 25c 50c and $1.00 sizes. Miss Lillian Lunsford and Miss Elizabeth Wilson are noted local names with travel and teaching updates.
Early treatment of colds urged with Dr King's New Discovery a pleasant balsam remedy that soothes coughs and repairs tissues. Available at druggists 50c and 1.00. Also brief society notes listing visits by Mrs Henry Meyers to Kansas City and Misses Chambers Howe Kessinger to Warrensburg and Edmonds siblings in Kansas City.
The piece warns that constipation shortens life and harms health by poisoning the system and causing headaches biliousness nervousness and dull skin. It recommends Dr King’s New Life Pills for prompt mild relief and improved tone and complexion at 25 cents from the drugstore.
Miss Gertrude Owen traveled to Warsaw Monday as a delegate to the District Epworth League conference. N. E. Baskett and daughter Amelia, and Mrs. R. M. Taubman went to Kansas City Monday to spend the day.
Croup and whooping cough relief promotes easy breathing in children. The product loosens mucus treats irritated membranes and halts further inflammation with pleasant taste. Sold by druggists for 25 cents. Miss Roberta Holland, guest of Miss Leona Pace, returned to Kansas City.
A few Poland China hogs for sale by A P Young near Prairie Church. Hog sale planned for mid summer. reader advised to contact seller for details.
British and French fronts report limited engagement with artillery duels in Champagne and intensified Russian fire on the eastern front. Italians score gains on the Timavo across San Giovanni and along the Julian front, seizing forts and prisoners while Austrian lines suffer heavy casualties. British airmen strike German targets as Raids continue near St Quentin and Loos.
Washington May 29 Senate finance committee moved to cut the House War Tax Bill by 45 million dollars. The panel decided to exempt motion picture films jewelry and drawing gum from taxation.
London May 28 The official state dispatch lists Americane serving with the British and French armies and announces additional orders affecting the forces. The note details new assignments and forthcoming arrangements for the allied troops.
Information from the War Department warns that penalties for failing to register are not well understood. General Crowder states that failing to register on June 5 may incur one year in prison. Registration applies to white and black individuals aged 21 to 30, inclusive. The President’s proclamation excludes active military or naval service from the 注册 requirement, with a broad list of recognized services. Proclamation May 18 is construed accordingly. printed copies to follow.
Washington dispatch reports that large Japanese troop movements to the Russian front are considered the next big World War move. Publicists fear a separate Russian peace with Germany and say Japan would aid to sustain Russian lines, preventing Teuton advance into China and the Orient.
Washington May 29 Representative Rankin of Montana made her maiden speech on the House floor and won her first battle. She secured an amendment by unanimous vote in the committees of the whole to require that women be used in the proposed food survey where feasible. Tremendous applause greeted Miss Rankin as she spoke and again at the end, drawing the largest audience yet for a Food Bill session.
Washington on May 24 Attorney General Gregory announced that criminal action will follow efforts to hinder registration under the war army bill. Propaganda to discourage registration will be prosecuted promptly, with Justice Department officials nationwide ordered to clamp down on infractions. The warning underscored that such acts are violations of the law and will meet firm enforcement. An earthquake struck Southern California causing tremors in Los Angeles and Brawley, with a school incident leading to several fainting spells among women and children. In Spain Marquis Prieto announced that the Spanish liner Breona had been sunk by a submarine, asserting a victory for Spain.
Transfers filed in Lexington Recorder's office include George Arnett to Lawrence Manning for lot 3 block 2 Odessa and other deeds. Entries show Gillespie, Fambon, Todhunter, Laughlin, Bertz, and Ed Bertz to Henry Kroeck with values from 90 to 9600 dollars in Odessa and surrounding sections.
Mrs. S V Ashurst and her daughter Irene traveled to Blackburn for a week long visit. Miss Margaret Davis left for Kansas City for a brief visit.
Always bears the signature of Miss Katherine Rucker of Cen City as she visits her parents Sunday evening.
Letters of Administration granted to Albert Poudevigne on April 25 1917 by the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri. All claimants must exhibit claims within six months for allowance or be barred from estate benefits. If not exhibited within one year from the last publication date, claims are forever barred.
Letters testamentary for the estate of Francis M. Toincuff were granted May 7, 1917, by the Probate Court. Claimants must exhibit claims within six months for allowance or be barred from estate benefits. if not exhibited within one year, claims are extinguished by public notice.
Letters testamentary were issued May 18 1917 by the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri to Walb Waddell as executor for Mary Jones deceased. All claimants must exhibit claims for allowance within six months or be barred. one year from the last publication to avoid forever barring.
Notice of probate in Lafayette County Missouri grants letters of administration to Lucien D Lesueur on May 1 1917. Creditors must present claims within six months for allowance and within one year from last publication to avoid preclusion. Last name mentions Lucien D Lesueur as administrator.
Rob ert D Johnson clerk calls a meeting of Saline Lafayette Levee District landowners at Edwards School House June 14 1917 to elect a five member board of supervisors two must be residents of Saline or Lafayette or adjacent counties and to set terms and procedures per Missouri law.
Miss Besa Spruce of Kansas City spent Saturday and Sunday in city events.
The Lafayette County sheriff to sell at auction June 11 1917 the lands of Bessie B Lillard and Lillian Shew alter Ellsworth in two parcels. One parcel includes 29 ft strips from Lots 11 and 12 in Woods Survey. another 20 acres along Sections 19 and 27 with river frontage to the Missouri. subject to a tenant lease through January 1 1918.
Announcement of administration on the estate of J Frederick Kroener deceased by Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri. Creditors must present claims within six months or be barred. claims not exhibited within one year from last publication will be forever barred. This 16th day of May 1917. Gottlob Schwab administrator with will annexed. 25-17.
Miss Elizabeth Burton went to Kansas City on Monday to spend the day, returning with plans or reflections not detailed in the brief note.
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