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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
4
Mr and Mrs J B Pulley traveled to Leavenworth Kansas on Tuesday following a visit here with Mrs Pulley’s parents Mr and Mrs W Y Curtis in a brief local noting of travel.
Mrs. P. H. Martin of Peru Indiana reports that her two daughters recovered from whooping cough after taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The medicine helped loosen the cough and ease expectoration as recommended.
Mrs. Claud Hicklin and her daughter Cornelia traveled to Kansas City on Tuesday for a day trip, staying to enjoy or conduct planned activities in the city.
A Richmond Kentucky man says Chamberlains Tablets are a wonder and he never sold anything that beat them. The note urges trials for indigestion or constipation. John Chamberlain and Mr. and Mrs Laytors Barnett traveled to Kansas City Tuesday for the funeral of Mr Chamberlains brother.
An advertising copy promotes up-to-date concrete mixing services. It claims faster, better results with less cost and features John I. Ashurst as the presenter. The message emphasizes the superiority of the new mixer over traditional methods.
A Chattanooga period ad-style warning cites Cholera Morbus as very painful and dangerous, urging households to keep Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy ready. Mrs. Charles Enyeart of Huntington Indiana reports immediate relief for two ill children in summer 1911, praising the remedy.
Mrs B Comstock and daughter Miss Catherine return to Kansas City after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W H Chiles in town.
Mild indigestion from rapid or excessive eating. Eat slowly, chew thoroughly, limit meat, and skip supper to avoid sour stomach. If symptoms persist, take one Chamberlains Tablet to aid digestion.
James L. Rice delivered a sack of Jonathan apples on Monday. The fruit remained in perfect condition, kept in an outside cellar, fresh and juicy as when picked. Dr. J. F. Walsh returned Tuesday from a business trip to St. Louis.
Rolla lawyer and politician Joseph J. Crites was indicted by Greene County grand jury on bribery charges tied to the last session of the Missouri legislature and the passing of the Optometry bill. Evidence from optometrist Dr W F Donovan and H H Watts implicated Crites in accepting contingent fees under the anti lobby law. Bond set at $2000 for his July trial. Crites declines comment.
The College of Agriculture warns Missouri farmers about subscription agents falsely claiming college endorsement to sell farm station subscriptions. It disclaims responsibility for agents and notes bulletins are sent to interested farmers regardless of paper subscriptions. The item profiles faculty authors and recent publications, including Dean F B Mumford's Rural Science Series book The Breeding of Antinala. It also notes Ruth Law will headline at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia on September 24, with editors promised top entertainment on September 28. Additionally, Judge Arch A Johnson calls for a substantial reward for information in Baby Keet’s murder, with a proposed fund rising to 15,000 dollars and a 5,000 dollar reward for aiding the case. an auto accident near Maryville kills farmer John Coss and injures Bert Cozad. Frank J Rice, a St Louis cigar magnate, dies at his summer home near Port Huron, aged about 75.
A wartime facetious letter argues that fear of being drafted is unfounded. It outlines a chain of likely outcomes if called to service, including mobilization, front lines, being left behind, or facing injury, with the punchline that no reason to complain remains either way. The piece ends urging readers not to complain.
Mrs. E M Davis returned to Warrensburg Sunday evening. Miss Laura Davis and Minnie Jenkins went to Wellington Monday for a visit. Miss Jo Kimble and her niece Jo Hinealey left Sunday evening for a visit with relatives in Muscatine Iowa.
An examination for post office clerks and carriers will be held at the Lexington post office on July 14 1917. Age 18 to 45. married women barred. Applicants must be sound and males 5 ft 4 in and 125 pounds minimum. For blanks and details contact E A Slasher Secretary Board of Civil Service Examiners Lexington Mo.
A four room cottage description notes a summer posting for modern accommodation. Applicants are directed to apply at the Academy, inviting interested individuals to seek further details and eligibility.
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