J C Shelton for Treasurer and Local Bonds News
Announcement names Capt J C Shelton as Democratic candidate for Lafayette County treasurer based on long Lexington residence and high principles. Webb School District bonds pass 4000 while Slusher district bond 7750. Miss Ethelles returns as Webb teacher with raise. Burglary at Wentworth area reports theft of fur, cash, watch, turquoise pin and pen. entry via pried window in Dr Cope’s vicinity.
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J. C. Shelton
Captain Shelton
Lexington
Msnemovant
Lafayette County
Slusher
Ethelles
Webb
Legion Day Enjoyed by Immense Throng
Lafayette County’s ex servicemen and American Legion members celebrated Legion Day with a statewide medal presentation for World War I Spanish American War and Mexican expedition veterans. A large parade led by Col C L Mitchell and a grove gathering at Taubman’s pasture featured vaudeville dancing balloon ascensions parachute leaps concerts speeches moving pictures boxing wrestling and a massive 1600 pounds of beef barbecue.
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Lafayette County
American Legion
Missouri
Mexico
Lexington
Lafayette
E. J. McGrew
Red Cross
Wentworth Cadet Corps
Lodge
Col. C. L. Mitchell
Taubman's
Orpheum
Wentworth Observes Fortieth Year Of Military Academy
Wentworth Military Academy marked its fortieth year with graduation of seventy eight cadets the second largest class in school history. The weekend featured W Club banquet sports drills field meet and Major Day's band plus declamations led by Miss Elliot Todhunter with strong attendance from visitors nationwide.
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Wentworth Military Academy
United States
Hinesley’s
Wentworth
Jack Houser
Ft. Collins
Colorado
Skeets
Nelson
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Rowland
Ochelata
Oklahoma
Bradfield
Warsaw
Illinois
L. D. Golden
Porter
Texas
Blair
Lexington
Cooke
Washington
Major Day
Elliot Todhunter
Martin
Kansas City
Gaass
Nebras
George Wallace of Kansas City Covers City Celebration
George Wallace of the Kansas City Star covered the city celebration, filing reports on the events, notable moments, and public reactions during the observance.
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George Wallace
Kansas City
The
Kansas City Star
Athletics Lose Two Games In Inter County League
The Lexington Athletics dropped the opening Inter County League game to Sweet Springs 4 to 2 on Sunday with a protest over a first inning decision. Petite Hollern misplayed a ball early, then Kansas City All-Stars won Monday as Amos at third made errors followed by hits. A fire destroyed most furniture at Fred Whitsett’s residence above Myrick yesterday evening. no fire plug available hampered efforts. Miss Rhea gave a senior recital at Central College Murrell Auditorium performing Madam Butterfly with strong Japanese dialect and restrained emotion, reflecting well on her school. Mrs. D Stalling and two daughters Ida and Esther left for California for the summer.
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Lexington Athletics
Sweet Springs
Hollern
Fred Whitsett
Myrick
School of Expression
Central College
Murrell
Margaret Elizabeth Rhea
Berry
Madam Butterfly
Miss Rhea
Cho Cho San
Rhea
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John Morrison & Sons
Ford
Trucks
Main Street
Lexington, MO
Webb School Dist
Bates City
Dr. Cope
Legion Day
Lexington Savings Bank
Lafayette County Trust Co
Athletics
Myrick Burns
D. Stalling
Missen Ida
Esther
California
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