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Newspaper

Lexington Intelligencer

Location

Lexington, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1916

Page

8

Labor Interests At Stake From Democratic Labor Bulletin

From the Denver Labor Bulletin the piece argues progressives should defend President Wilson and support a justice for workers. It contrasts Hughes with Wilson, notes gains in wages and hours, cabinet representation, and a Supreme Court seat, and warns predatory interests aim to regain control of White House and Congress.

Reed Smoot Nicholas Murray Butler Hughes Bainbridge Colby Denver Labor Bulletin White House Congress United States Supreme Court Wall Street Wilson William Howard Taft Justice Hughes Supreme Court New York New York City Woodrow Wilson

Comforting Words On Doan's Kidney Pills Soothes Sufferers

Mrs H Salyer of Higginsville Missouri shares that after a bout of backache and kidney disorders one box of Doan's Kidney Pills provided lasting relief and her family members also benefited. The ad notes the price at 50 cents and urges readers to ask for Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburne Buffalo N Y.

Lexington H. Salyer Barbara St. Higginsville Dean Doan

Unflinching Criticism Mirrors Lincoln Era

A fragment cites a St Joseph Observer remark praising steadfast defense against relentless criticism, comparing it to the nation’s ordeal since Lincoln’s era. The comment emphasizes unity under pressure and historic resolve amid political discourse.

Lincoln St. Joseph

Wire that halts troops: new barbed wire from Toronto

Capt Arthur J Wilson recently arrived in New York says a Toronto firm has invented a safer barbed wire for trench entanglements. It is thicker with three quarter inch barbs, an inch and a half apart, cuts into ready to lay lengths, and curls up when stepped on to pierce leather. Production of 75 miles daily will double to meet British and French orders, avoiding dangerous stake driving that has cost many lives.

Arthur J. Wilson New York Canada England Toronto Europe Wilson

Knave Della Jack Proposal Recalled By Woman

A woman recounts that Della Jack proposed last night and again over two years, noting distrust of men as deceivers while confirming the surprising proposal in a personal collapse of romance.

Della Jack Stella

British to name commission on India's resources

The British government will shortly name a commission to survey India's economic resources and industrial possibilities to promote business enterprise after peace. Chairman will be Sir Thomas Holland, geology professor at Manchester University and former director of the Indian geological survey, with several Indian members including three prominent native businessmen.

India Thomas Holland Manchester University Indian Geological Survey Parsi Mohammedan

Wary exchange over mentality and foot in mouth remarks

A heated dialogue features a requester urging self explanation while recalling prior claims that a speaker never errs. The counterpart denies the accusation, noting instead repeated gaffes or foot in mouth moments when speaking.

Eye to Business and a Wedding Gift Joke

A humorous exchange in which Mrs. A asks what was given to Alice as a wedding present. Mrs. B answers with a quip about a chafing dish, noting her husband is the groom’s doctor.

Trouble Within I Don't Like My Cake

A humorous exchange centers on a child named Bobbie who dislikes her cake. She confesses she has already eaten it, prompting a gentle parental remark about not eating more. The dialogue captures domestic whimsy and family dynamics.

Moving Verse and the Poetry of Motion

A compact quip notes the poetry of movement as the art of shifting editors, reflecting publishing life. It frames writing as a relay across minds, hinting at evolving style through editorial hands.

Crowned King by Stove Lid Incident Declares Victory

A playful household scene crowns Thear McGinnis as king of his home after his wife places a stove lid on his head in a lighthearted domestic moment. The event is shared as a humorous anecdote reflecting family banter and pretend rulership within a domestic setting.

Thear McGinnis

Army Appropriation Bill Passes House Without Roll Call

The House approved the army appropriation bill totaling about 182 million dollars, the largest such budget in history, with many emergency items linked to the Mexican situation. Amendments increasing army funding were adopted, and a deficiency bill to cover mobilization and equipment costs for the National Guard and regulars was outlined. The measure now heads to the Senate for swift action.

Washington House Senate Hay Military Committee National Guard War Department

Mrs Zimmerman and kin visit Kansas City and beyond

Mrs George Zimmerman and her daughter Helen visited Kansas City Saturday and planned a further visit to Kearney Missouri. Mr and Mrs H G Rogers traveled to Cooper County Saturday for a visit. Mrs S J Houston went to Kansas Saturday to see Mrs Ned Lewis.

George Zimmerman Helen Kansas City Kearney Cooper County 5. J. Houston Kansas Ned Lewis

Mrs. Carrie Trotter Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. Carrie Trotter came back to Kansas City Wednesday evening following a stay with her sister Mrs. William Stapleton.

Carrie Trotter Kansas City William Stapleton

Community Notes on Local Moves and Visits

Mr and Mrs Ike Noyes and son Harbert left for St Louis where he will enter a hospital for an operation. Miss Gertrude Owen went to Perth Springs as a delegate of the M E Church South to the Epworth League Conference. Miss Katherine Wilson returned home from Sweet Briar College. Miss Mary Bowman visited Higginsville. Miss Lena Kohra visited Sedalia.

Ike Noyes Harbert St. Louis Gertrude Owen Perth Springs M. E. Church South Katherine Wilson Sweet Briar Mary Bowman Higginsville

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