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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
2
A compact Lexington Intelligencer sampler notes the era’s media mix with headlines on wheat shrinkage and national politics. It columnizes quotes from President Harding and critiques party dynamics while lampooning press excess and public discourse.
The government at Washington proposes a treaty of amity and commerce with Mexico. The report notes Mr Wilson's thorough cleanup of the mess inherited from the Taft administration.
Real estate transfers filed in the Recorder's office Lexington Missouri for the week ending Saturday June 11 1921 compiled by Lafayette County Abstract Co. Includes Stephen E. Coburn and wife to Samuel P. Morgan et al warranty deed valued at 36000 for property SE14 22-49-25 and Isaac Gratz to Charles N. White for one dollar for 7 Block B 2nd Southside addition Lexington.
A sequence of deeds filed in the Lexington Missouri area lists transfers including Stephen E Coburn to W D for 2000 and 1600 dollar transactions in Higginsville Odessa and Lexington, with multiple parcels described by lot, block, and subdivision. other parties include Meta Meyer, Frank H Marth, Elia Schmidt, Jennie Evans, Louis Quarti, A M Starr, Wm Tyree, Annie J Powell, Maxwell Community Pictures Syndicate, Robt Rowland, E M Goodwin, Geo Rodenburg, Harry E Gladish, Roy L Phillips, Henry M Lissack, Clayton Williams, Thos Kirker, Chas Meyer, James Miller, Owen Davis, Ella Schmidt, Herman Fieth, Chas Oetting, Jos Cook, and Claiborn Johnson across several additions and blocks in Higginsville, Odessa, Lexington, and Concordia. The notices show Weston deeds, trust declarations, and mortgage-like transfers with prices ranging from 500 to 7400 dollars and various descriptions such as parts of sections and blocks.
An old advice note urges readers to cut out a card for Chamberlain's Tablets to ensure purchasing the right remedy. It promises relief for constipation and indigestion and discourages substitutions when shopping.
Vincent Ellsworth and Grace Watkins drift into a casual breakup and a new plan as Grace proposes seeing others. A vaudeville impersonator, Paul Wenkel, returns to the club causing laughter and tension. Vincent confronts Grace in the kitchen and they agree to end the arrangement, seeking a fresh start.
In the Monterey region J Smeaton Chase observes a curious phenomenon under Monterey pines in St. Nicholas. Clusters of dull brown leaves detach and transform into hundreds of red butterflies, turning the grove into a moving red cloud with a soft wing murmur and a fairy convocation of thousands.
The article notes earrings as an ancient, widespread practice. It cites Genesis as the first in scripture references, mentioning gifts to Rebekah and Jacob, and discusses variations in the Bible’s translation of the “earring” and “present” terms.
Andrew Johnean the seventeenth U S president faced impeachment in 1866 with eleven articles accusing high crimes. The Senate trial began March 3 and ended May 16, with 44 senators voting to convict and 19 against. He was acquitted by one vote needed to reach a conviction.
Advertisement urges readers to wear a neat shirt and coat and promises proper washing starching and ironing. It touts specialist equipment and asks customers to send shirts and collars for cleaning then shed your coat with confidence.
Miss Mary Claudia Willson left Saturday for Boulder Colorado where she will pursue post graduate work in home economics at the University of Colorado.
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