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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1919
Page
4
In a wartime to peacetime shift, Charles Brenden returns to New York and reunites with Mary Hemervon. He lands a job, faces demobilization, and ends up guiding Mary through a choice between independence and shared sacrifice. The story blends reunion, romance, and the tension of returning veterans.
The passage debates old and modern language distinctions across Latin French and English, noting terms like ain’t and oui and referencing Anne and Jeanne d’Arc. It muses on pronunciation and meaning in Villiers and early print history, questioning linguistic roots and translations.
A Chicago Tribune account recalls a secret elopement where a bride and groom wed after a clandestine ceremony. A bag of peanuts, supplied as a whimsical gift, marked the unusual affair, and the pastor’s reaction added to the town’s curious scene.
A quirky note discusses how various independent teams balance pitching control and curveball effectiveness. It highlights Hipplty and Hopp-Howja Guore as examples of pitchers who seem to master curve control and command, reflecting on approaches to develop arm strength and accuracy.
A reading quotes Jokon Burroughs asserting culture as the path to perfect and equal development on all sides, highlighting the value of balanced progress across communities.
In Picardy a town endures night bombardment as fire, bells, and shattered walls frame a vivid wartime scene from a Manchester Guardian correspondent. The next day a sustained bombardment yields to the Somme offensive breaking at dawn.
A playful exchange notes a widow seeking a partner to guide her through life. The London Tit-Bits snippet features a naval friend quipping that she needs a second mate rather than a captain, as the widow searches for steadiness amid life’s storms.
The American Forestry Association of Washington runs a national birdhouse contest for schoolchildren. Readers describe owthatches that call out like yank yank and birds that peck at bark to open food, while woodpeckers use their tails and heads in climbing.
An Indianapolis News item notes six year old Heyion, son of Heydon W. Buchanan of 1701 West Morris Street, accompanied his mother to Dr. Leake's office after a military discharge. The boy asked why doctors have private doors and whether captains always carry private rooms, reflecting a child’s innocent curiosity about privacy and status.
A private man with no medals stirs chatter as many girls in town express interest in marrying him. The line about him swelling with pride hints at his perceived desirability and looming social intrigue.
Skipped sporting page yields a fragment debating Jones. A jocular query asks if Jones is well informed, with a humorous exaggeration about bones naming men at his home team. The piece hints at local sports banter without detailing events or results.
The exchange shows a refused proposal and a playful reply. The woman notes not marrying the best man, while the suitor expresses sympathy and appreciation for the commitment. The dialogue reflects social expectations and personal feelings.
Sam Jones of Kansas City spent last Monday and Tuesday with family. Mrs. Alice Leach of Kansas City visits Mrs. Gloria Slusher. Edna Pettie visited in Lexington last week. Trotter Callaway and sister Miss Mary Callaway hosted by family. Mr. and Mrs. Davis return from Springfield. Jones family leaves for Kansas City after visit with Mrs. Duffy. Birth announced for Alice Katharine Byars. Sowers clan from near Mayview visited William England. Mary Etta Fell of Billings Montana visiting her parents. Phil Oliver and children of Higginsville visit cemetery on Decoration Day. Claude Woolsey of Carleton transacts business. Mrs. January, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Oelschager, and Miss Hill of Kansas City visit cemetery. Roy Williams arrives from overseas via Camp Funston.
The June Teachers' examination will take place at the Odessa High School Building on Friday and Saturday June 6 and 7 1919. Exams run from 8:00 a m to 6:00 p m with an A M and P M schedule covering Geography Language Algebra Spelling Grammar Arithmetic Literature Reading Civil Government U S History Agricultural Advanced Science Physiology Writing Pedagogy Literature Advanced History. Elmer H White County Superintendent of Public Schools.
Good business for sale with first class concrete outfit, two car loads of lumber, several loads of kind ling wood, two timbers 12x12 inches and 80 feet long, pick any timber you want. Also gas range, roll top desk, large fireproof safe, and office chairs. Room modern home for rent.
Over 3,000,000 Ford cars are in daily operation in the United States, accounting for about half of all motor vehicles. The Ford car is described as a necessity for every man’s transport needs, with production said to be limited and orders solicited by John Morrison & Sons.
A vivid call to real motoring joy. The writer extols the thrill of long tours, the odd arenas and quaint people found off the boulevard, and the endless prices and experiences of life on the road.
A foreign observer travels to England to study how parties use whips in the houses of parliament to discipline members and influence party unity. The piece notes the practice by each party to rally votes and manage disagreements. The author compares methods across parties and political cultures.
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