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Newspaper

Lexington Intelligencer

Location

Lexington, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1917

Page

3

Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism and Pains

Sloan's Liniment offers quick relief for rheumatic pains neuralgia toothache lumbago sprains and external aches without rubbing. Available at the druggist for 25c 60c and 1.00. Mrs Thomas Davis and two children visited Wellington while Misses Tillie Rosa Bour and Sophia Bour spent Sunday in Higginsville with A B Leake traveling to Joplin on business.

Sloan Thomas Davis Wellington Tillie Rosa Bour Sophia Bour Higginsville A. B. Leake Joplin

Dr King's New Discovery Ad Urges Early Cold Treatment

An old advertisement warns that chills after bathing or drafts can worsen a cold and promotes Dr King's New Discovery as a safe early remedy. The balsam soothes inflammation and cough, claiming to repair tissues and prevent complications. Available at druggists for 50 cents and one dollar.

Dr. King

Wellington Visit Highlights From Local Residents

Mrs. Fannie Webber and daughter Mrs Gustav Haerle with the latter's child Fannie, Mrs Gus Pirner, Wood son, Vincent and Florence Weber spent Sunday in Wellington. Mr and Mrs T R Parker also spent Sunday there. Mrs Isaac Dishman returned Sunday morning to Kansas City after visiting friends here.

Fannie Webber Gustav Haerle Fannie Gus Pirner Woodson Vincent Florence Weber Wellington T. R. Parker Isaac Dishman Kansas City

Pine-Tar-Honey Relieves Croup and Coughs

Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey advertised as a remedy for croup and whooping cough. It loosens mucus and eases breathing, soothes irritated membranes, and reduces inflammation. Pleasant to take and sold by druggists for 25 cents. Also notes on local visits by Mr and Mrs Barnett Young and others in Kentucky and Wellington.

Dr. Bell

The Evils of Constipation and Dr King Pills Ad

The item warns constipation shortens life and causes headaches biliousness nervousness and dull skin. It touts Dr King s New Life Pills as prompt relief that is mild non gripping and tones the system and complexion at your druggist.

Dr. King

Mr and Mrs Shasery Visit Kansas City Friends

Mr and Mrs 5 TH Shasery with two children visited Kansas City Monday to visit Mr and Mrs Wilmot Kenney and family. Arthur Kricks of Kansas City spent Sunday here with his kin.

TH. Shasery Kansas’ City Wilmot Kenney Kansas City L. Kenney Arthur Kricks

Missouri Regulates Hog Shipments to Halt Cholera Spread

Missouri regulators restrict hog shipments by freight and within the state to prevent cholera. Hogs must be immune or vaccinated and held fourteen days before entry, with exceptions for immediate slaughter and express shipments. Governor Gardner issues quarantines as outbreaks approach five million dollar losses if unchecked. Jewell Mayes and Sam Jordan urge farmers to plant sorghum to boost forage and food for the war effort, detailing planting guidance and molasses use.

Lockey Missouri State Board of Agriculture Frederick D. Gardner Missouri Express U. S. Bureau of Animal Industry Doctor Luckey Jewell Mayes State Board of Agriculture Sam Jordan

Missouri tornado victim dies after Dean Lake injury

Mrs. Strickland, injured in the Dean Lake tornado, has died. The recent cyclone caused extensive damage in the area and claimed additional injuries.

Missouri

Funeral of veteran Kansas and Missouri newspaperman Powers

The funeral for Thomas L. Powers, a veteran Kansas and Missouri newspaperman, occurred in Noel. He died of rheumatism of the heart at age 80, having been a familiar figure among editors in Kansas and Missouri. Powers previously worked with the Ellinwood Express, Sterling Gazette and Bulletin, and the Blue Springs Voice. June 1 marked his 80th birthday.

Thomas L. Powers Kansas and Missouri Noel Powers Kansas Missouri Ellinwood Kas Ster-ling

Preliminary hearing reveals Roy Todd case tied to wife claim

In Springfield the preliminary hearing for Roy Todd, accused of murdering his supposed wife on May 30, shows Mrs Soprano, named in the state's affidavit as having aided Todd, entering the courtroom and declaring she is actually Todd’s wife. It is learned the victim is Lizzie Hudwell, with whom Todd lived.

Roy Todd Springfield Soprano Todd Alain Hit Lizzie Hudwell

Missouri Ambulance Unit Sails for France Front Duty

Twenty five University of Missouri students and instructors from the Missouri ambulance unit left for New York where they will board ships bound for France in late June. The group, part of a national effort, faces service at the front as they prepare for deployment abroad.

University of Missouri Missouri Ambulance New York France

Soldier Slain at Moberly in Alley Stab Wound

LeRoy Hunsaker, a National Guard member from Kirksville, was found dead in an alley near the Ven Dome Hotel in Moberly. Indications point to a stabbing as the cause of death.

Moberly LeRoy Hunsaker National Guard Kirksville

Missouri Graduates Join Japan Advertiser Staff

The University of Missouri program will add Frank A. King former Daily Missourian editor to the Japan Advertiser staff in Tokyo next month. He sailed from San Francisco on June 30. King becomes the fourth Missouri School of Journalism alumnus to join the Tokyo paper alongside Oscar Jelly J G Babb Jr and Ralph H Turner.

Japan University of Missouri Frank A. King Daily Missourian Jour Pallem Daily Tokyo Saile San Pransia King University of Missouri School of Joyrontiam Oscar Jelly J. G. Babb, Jr Ralph HW. Turner Ataff

Deaths By Own Action Over Registration Worry

Twenty miles east of Cassville local man William Mike gan, 27, died at his home in a case tied to fear over a registration for military service. The article notes the death followed his actions prompted by concern over registering.

William Mikegan Cassville

Robber Attacks Retired Priest During Walk

An older priest of St Jonaph, Father Temes Kearfat, was assaulted during a street walk by a robber who struck him three times before escaping. The weapon and exact injuries are not clear in the fragment, but the incident prompted an urgent recovery report and police inquiry.

St. Jousph Temes Kearfat St Jonaph Phot Iin Pather Kearfat

Wilson to Control Exports In War Effort

President Wilson announces export control under the espionage act with a new exports council guiding licensing. Proclamations will cover coal shipments, exports to neutrals, and cereals, extending to most export goods under the act. Britain and the United States will jointly direct global trade to aid the war effort.

Washington Wilson Agriculture and Commerce Council Departments of Commerce Experts Council Germany United States Great Britain Bost

British vessel sinks German submarine in Atlantic action

An Atlantic Port report states a British steamer sank a German U boat after firing a shell into its magazine. The explosion split the submarine into two portions, with both ends sinking. The British vessel sustained no damage.

Atlantic Sjedaver Veaeer Hritkh

Cossack countess backs provisional government pledge

The Cossacks issue a resolution expressing full confidence in the provisional government and vow to support its efforts to suppress anarchy and counterrevolution across Russia. The move signals unity among regional forces amid upheaval and reforms.

Russia

Explosion Strikes Governor Cooke’s Home at Leavenworth

An explosion at 10 PM wrecked the residence of Sidney G. Cooke at the National Military Home south of Leavenworth Kansas injuring William J. Squire and leaving the library heavily damaged. Detectives and bloodhounds pursue leads as guards patrol the grounds amid multiple arrests. Governor Cooke and his family escaped serious harm though Squire is likely to recover. Thorn Cooke and S K Cooke, bankers in Kansas City, are noted as relatives.

Leavenworth Kan Sidney G. Cooke National Military Home William J. Squire Kansas City Home Cooke Squire Wade Cooke Reaideuce Governor Cooke Thornton Cooke Mid- West National Bank S. K. Cooke Sheffield National Bank

Count of biggest gold hoard in world stored in New York

The United States army office in New York completed counting a historic gold hoard totaling 765 million dollars in coins and bullion from English French and American sources. Superintendent Verne M. Borie said the bullion on hand is over ten times the normal yearly average, with previous wartime totals around 57.3 million dollars. The surge is blamed on Allied gold imports to cover war expenses and unusually large local receipts.

New York United States Army Verne M. Borie

Liquor Debate Clouds Washington Food Bill Passage

In Washington June 26 the liquor issue creates confusion in the Senate over food control. The administration leads with Republican support while a House prohibition amendment disrupts plans. Proponents hedge and drys split on timing of war prohibition, raising danger of a setback by liquor forces in the upper house.

Wawthington Senate House

Food Control Bill Passes House in War Effort

Washington June 25 The Food Control Bill granting the President broad power to regulate the distribution of food feed and fuel for war and allocating 162% million for enforcement and administration passed the House late tonight by 365 to 5. Dems McLemore Young of Texas Meeker Mo Ward of New York and Republican Ward of New York voted no.

Washington Domuinls

Goethals Announces Emergency Fleet Corps Ship Orders

Washington June 26 contracts awarded for ten foresteel ships and four woolen CAPES vessels by George W. Goethals head of the Emergency Fleet Corporation. The orders were disclosed today.

Gorthale Nore Washington Foresteel Gey George W. Goethals

Guard Artillery Called Out

Wallington dispatch reports six regiments of material guard field artillery ordered out today for assignment to Galapa to reinforce defenses and support operations. Authorities caution that details remain fluid as units mobilize and await further instructions.

Wallington Mateinal

Local residents undertake short visits to kin and camps

Mrs. Lucy Barbee, visiting Mrs. Young Ewing and Mrs. T. C. Crenshaw, left Saturday for Warrensboro. Mrs. J. C. Snyder left Friday for Fort Riley Kansas to visit her husband in the Officers Reserve Corps training camp. Mrs. Vince Owen traveled to Napoleon Saturday to visit her mother, Mrs. John Strodtman. Mr. and Mrs. Eli King and Miss Leona Fox went to Clinton Tuesday for a visit. Mrs. L. L. Leaf, visiting Mrs. Earl Mahan, went to Wellington Tuesday. Mrs. Mahan accompanied her, while Miss Laura Hyde arrived Tuesday from Indianapolis to spend the summer with home folks.

Lucy Barbee Young Ewing T. C. Crenshaw Warrensboro J. C. Snyder Officers Reserve Corps Fort Riley Kans Vince Owen Napoleon John Strodtman Eli King Leona Fox Clinton L. L. Leaf Earl Mahan Wellington Mrs. Mahan Laura Hyde Indianapolis Indiana Sumer

FLETCHER'S CASTORIA ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT REPORTED

C Gruber and niece Miss Louise Gruber visited Kansas City on Tuesday. Miss Mary Taylor also went to Kansas City for a visit. John Hogan traveled to Kansas City on Monday returning with a new seven passenger Studebaker automobile.

C. Gruber Louise Gruber Kansas City Mary Taylor John Hogan Studebaker

Luckett Store Slashes Prices at 811 Main Street

Shop slashes high prices with bold cuts on suits from 20.00 to 9.95 and shoes from 6.00 to 1.95. Trade more to avoid hard times. call and visit 811 Main Street, phone 802.

J. T. Luckett Main Street

Leiter to handle plumbing or heating job now

Have Leiter figure on that plumbing or heating job. When he does it, it's done. Phone 338.

Leiter

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Prices Ad

Local vendor on 10th Street between Main and Franklin lists current price reads for a selection of fruit and vegetables. The notice highlights consumer savings and urges shoppers to compare prices with nearby markets.

Administrator's Notice of Estate Letters of Administration

Notice is given that Letters of Administration for the estate of Hoehn, deceased, were to be undersigned on the th day of June, 1917, by the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri. As persons having claims, they must exhibit for allowance within six months after the first publication. all others must file before the citation date.

Hoehn Probate Lafayette County Missouri al B. Wadd

Local visits bring families from several cities

Mrs Elizabeth Cope returning to Kansas City after a visit with her son Dr J Q Cope. Miss Trence Welsh returns to Higginsville after visiting Mr and Mrs P W Hogan. M A Shorter of Sedalia arrives for a few days visit with his wife who is visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs B M Boulware. Mr and Mrs J F Owens of Kansas City arrive for a visit with Mrs F E Beasey.

Elizabeth Cope J. Q. Cope Kansas City Trence Welsh Higginsville P. W. Hogan M. A. Shorter Sedalia B. M. Boulware J. F. Owens F. E. Beasey

Lexington People Back Dean's Kidney Pills

Lexington resident Mrs. M. Gavin reports success using Dean's Kidney Pills for backache and urinary distress. Testimony touts the medicine's advertised purpose and high opinion, with Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo listed as makers and Hie, at all dealers.

Dean Lexington M. Gavin Sixth St Foster- Milburn Co Msgrs Buffalo N. Y

Call 399 Bakery Promises Perfect Satisfaction

The bakery touts flawless service and consistent growth by delivering bake shop products. It urges new customers to try its cakes and bread, claiming flattering feedback and repeat orders from satisfied patrons.

Train Schedules May Change on October Sixteenth

An 1916 notice outlines revised east and westbound passenger trains between Kansas City, Chicago, St. Louis, and Missouri State Ex, with times listed for Nos. 16 10 12 24 283 and others. It notes effective date October 16, 1916, and includes August fragmentary text about routes and cars.

Missouri State Fiver. C Kanaan City St. Lou's Kansas City Riis No Sas Eek Louie Edie Tarsi

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