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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1920
Page
2
The Lexington Intelligencer announces a weekly Friday issue edited by A W Allen with a yearly subscription of 1 50 payable in advance. It is mailed as second class matter in Lexington Missouri. All communications must be signed for print.
The United Supreme Court declares resale price fixing illegal. Manufacturers may not set or control the minimum resale price once they sell their product. The ruling will affect thousands of goods previously protected from price competition, altering distribution and market dynamics.
Grove C. Squires of Wellington files with the county clerk his intent to run for county treasurer in the August Democratic primary. He is the first candidate to file in the county. The notice promotes thrift stamps and government savings stamps during Thrift Stamp Week, encouraging saving with 25 cents stamps and $5.00 stamps sold at a discount.
The passage urges careful choice of children’s cough medicine, praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as pleasant tasting, free of harmful drugs, and effective. It notes long experience supporting its suitability and that it is a favorite with many mothers.
Wentworth’s basketball team beat Chillicothe Business College at Chillicothe Thursday by 44 to 33. Miss Helen Moore of Chicago Illinois is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J P Hall.
A fine revival is in progress in the Christian church with active support from all town churches. Song leader and soloist Mr. J. A. Kay is assisted nightly by a chorus. Rev. J. P. Jesse preaches with strong gospel zeal. Services every night except Saturday with Sunday morning at 7:50 and evening at 7:30 at Baxter Way, Pastor.
A list shows marriage licenses issued including Harry J Weber with Blackburn Josephine Kleeschutte and others such as Corder Robert H Benning with Wellington Clara Bergman and John S Percival with Kansas City Mary A Bowman plus Louis Mahnken Concordia Sophie Meyer Wellington John C Alphers Higginville Hulda Kessler Higginville.
The article warns that many people suffer chronic bowel movement problems due to overuse of mineral waters and strong cathartics that dehydrate the body. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild laxative tonic that produces gentle bowel movements without triggering further constipation.
John Buckley a 45 year old bachelor living near Wellington died suddenly on Saturday while on the road between Odessa and Wellington. The death occurred en route and authorities may investigate the circumstances.
The two day old child of Mr and Mrs H Belsford died Sunday morning at the parents home Burial took place Monday at noon Mr and Mrs Harry Malarky returned Thursday evening to their Kansas City home after an extended visit here with relatives.
Persons subject to periodic bilious attacks may lose appetite before an episode and eat due to meal times. A light meal with no meat followed by two Chamberlain's Tablets may prevent the attack. Ady.
The Lafayette County Circuit Court issues an order of publication in a divorce case against Sydney W. Wray for failure to appear. The plaintiff alleges abuse and indignities dating to 1918 and warns that judgment may be rendered if not answered by June term. Copy to be published in The Lexington Intelligencer for four weeks.
George C Weedin deceased with letters granted February 16 1920 by the Lafayette County Missouri Probate Court. All claims must be filed by that date or be barred. Witness my hand February 27 1920. John W Weedin Judge (SEAL).
The USDA calls for immediate work to exterminate hibernating flies now buzzing about. A small effort with a fly swatter could cut the number needed to combat this summer by hundreds or thousands. Treated as a brief local note, residents reported several residents traveling to Kansas City for visits and business.
Mrs. Thomas Geraughty departed Friday evening for Leavenworth Kansas called there by the death of her mother who was killed in a runaway accident. She was 92 years old. D F Conrad went to Kansas City Monday to spend the day.
William Morrison accompanied by two employees of John Morrison and Sons traveled to Kansas City yesterday morning after acquiring three new Fords. Miss Marjorie Roberts spent Sunday in Higginsville with relatives and friends.
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