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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
2
Lexington Intelligencer announces weekly publication on Fridays with a yearly subscription of 1.50 payable in advance. The paper is entered as second class mail matter at the Lexington Missouri post office and all communications must be signed for print.
A newspaper reader asks for a good argument in favor of a trained diplomatic corps. The piece notes non-essential jobs like the human fly, the Boy Scout ideal, and predicts cheering times for diligent workers. It mentions Yankee soldiers marrying German brides and references commencement exercises as a euphemism for graduation.
The excerpt notes Democrats avoiding public embarrassment by letting George handle it, suggests farmers could buy cars with extra income from the emergency tariff, credits a wooden-legged World War hero with halting a German push in Upper Silesia, and remarks on President Harding delivering speeches while delaying peace-implementation ideas from Wilson.
In a sharp rebuke of pacifist rhetoric, the speaker quotes a scathing line about fear driving war. George Harvey weighs in by placing himself among critics described as insects, signaling a satirical charge against opponents of engagement.
A vivid report notes German civilians in Holland welcoming British troops marching from Cologne toward Silesia. Amid flowers and free meals, a hidden comment from a woodpile asks, Does it beat the Dutch, capturing a moment of mixed sentiment as occupation and aid blur.
A local discussion reveals a plan to compel daily singing of The Star Spangled Banner in a legislative chamber. The piece notes irony in intent versus action and mentions a Mexico revolt attempt tied to Carranza’s son-in-law, now jailed in Texas. J Ogden Armour declines comment on meat prices, offering the reporter sole judgment.
Catherine Penn Allen left Wednesday for a two weeks visit with relatives in St. Louis. Her mother accompanied her as far as Sedalia.
An old advertisement claims happiness depends on being well and free from constipation and indigestion. It promotes Chamberlains Tablets as prompt effective, easy and pleasant to take as a remedy.
Trustee announces sale of real estate in Lafayette County Missouri to satisfy promissory notes secured by a deed of trust dated February 21 1921. The sale will be held on Saturday June 4 1921 at the Lafayette County Courthouse between 9 am and 5 pm to the highest bidder for cash, describing the property in detail and noting prior conveyances and reservations.
Roy Murphy and Dotis Murphy convey deed of trust dated March 1920 to secure a promissory note on a portion of Block B in Aullville Lafayette County Missouri described as part of lots 1 2 3 10 14 and 22 with street boundaries Walnut Ripant Second. The note and interest are due. default has occurred and sale is impending under mortgage terms.
The Bureau Mines Car No 7 will be in Lexington May 30 through June 4 to train workers in mine rescue first aid and safety. Government instructors will provide free sessions for workers and interested nonworkers. After Huntsville, Mo., the Missouri State First Aid meet will be held June 26 at Beaver with top teams to go to the International First Aid and Mine Rescue Contest in St Louis September 13.
Letters of Administration on the estate of George W Trail deceased were granted May 11 1921 by the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them for allowance to the undersigned within one year from the grant date or be barred. Witness my signature May 17 1081 Georgia Trail Administrator attested by Stephen N Wilson Judge of Probate Lafayette County May 20 1024.
Notice is hereby given that the annual stockholders meeting of the Waverly Bank will be held at its banking house in the city to be continued for at least three hours. The meeting is called to elect five directors and to transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting.
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