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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
2
Anheuser Busch brewery announces Budweiser is bottled only at the home plant using crowns or corks, clarifying production and packaging methods for the brand. The note underscores centralized processing at the main facility and brand integrity measures.
Washington Letter by Tavenner argues the beef trust dominates policy after a nine year court saga. It cites government statistics showing rising cattle, hog, and dressed meat supplies, accusing the trust of forcing prices higher to fatten dividends while a House subcommittee probes trust influence. Coffee prices rise despite doubled production, blamed on artificial market restriction.
Within three or four years the price of coffee has doubled along with other goods. Evidence has emerged explaining why coffee prices rose. The remarkable feature of the situation is that, for once, the increase is tied to clear factors rather than obscure market forces.
In Detroit Michigan 15000 quarts of fresh berries sit in cold storage held out of the market to keep prices high. The practice uses refrigeration, an invention for human benefit, to exploit consumers.
The article argues Roosevelt targets hogs rule but warns that the real danger to the republic lies with tariff trust magnates and financiers who back his campaign. It lists Rockefeller Carnegie Morgan and Perkins as examples, asserting they are not political bosses yet influence policy.
Rockefeller receives a weekly stipend of one million dollars as part of a governing administration arrangement. The report highlights the scale of compensation and the political implications in the current fiscal setup.
A politically charged piece attacks Rockefeller, Carnegie, and other industrial titans, linking tariffs and rebates to their immense wealth. It argues high prices stem from “plunderers of America,” urging readers to see the tax and tariff system as unfair while noting contemporaries’ social engagements and a Kansas City funeral.
Mrs. J. Neet of Lexington Missouri reports relief from rheumatic pains after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She states the remedy acted quickly at the source of her trouble and recommends them, noting they were available at Crenshaw and Young's Drug Store with sales by all dealers.
The document records a sheriff's sale in Lafayette County Missouri under a 1912 term. It lists parties Pinlntite Coleman Schecter and others, detailing land in Misount Towne isve and nearby quarters. The notice states sale by cash, listing the amount due and interest, with the sale conducted at the county court house.
Sheriff Wicksfield Peacock announces a public sale of Lotes three and four in town of Cha 1 in Lafayette county Missouri to satisfy delinquent taxes for 1904 1907 1919 totaling twenty dollars plus interest commissions and costs. Sale to be held at the courthouse door in Lafayette county between nine and five.
A special execution notices sale of real estate in Lafayette County Missouri to satisfy delinquent taxes for the years 1906 1908 and 1910 totalling 318 06 plus interest and costs The sale will occur Monday June 17 1912 between 9 am and 5 pm in front of the courthouse Lexington with properties in the town of Concordia and surrounding parcels auctioned to the highest bidder to settle tax claims in the June term court docket
A special execution from Lafayette County Missouri directs the sheriff to publicly sell at the courthouse in Lexington the real estate of BR En Berry, defendant, to satisfy a judgment in favor of Wilpan, rector of the Twenty Laloshe county, AMBOUY. The sale occurs at the court hour and place, with details of property boundaries and adjacent streets described.
An advice piece urges mothers to heed a physician’s guidance to treat infant and child intestinal troubles with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It emphasizes avoiding opiates, promoting a mild non-gaping remedy, and offers free samples by mailing address to Dr W B Caldwell, Monticello.
Miss Currie Field returned Thursday from Independence where she has been visiting relatives. She was joined by Miss Blair Gordon en route to St. Louis from Birmingham, stopping for a short stay. Mrs. Benjamin Monnett left Friday for Clinton after visiting sister Mrs. F. M. Hord, with Mrs. Hord and Miss Gladys Grieser accompanying to Kansas City. Miss Eleanor Stannard of St. Louis arrived Thursday evening to visit relatives. Mrs. T. Swifteft heads to Colorado Springs Thursday, accompanied to Kansas City by her mother Mrs. J. W. Meng. Walker, Jr. went to Higginsville Friday for a week’s stay, as Chas. Lyone also went to Higginsville Friday on legal business.
Advertises price cuts on Edison Mazda Lamps with listed wattage and candle power. 25 watt 20 cp 50c, 40 watt 32 cp 55c, 65 watt 48 cp 80c, 100c 80 watt 1.15. Lamp buyers urged to take advantage of the bulk discount and new type bulb efficiency.
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