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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1920
Page
2
Lexingon Intelligencer announces weekly Friday issue timing and annual subscription rate of $1.50 paid in advance. The paper notes all communications must be signed and identifies its editor and publisher A. W. Allen and post office registration in Missouri.
World Outlook suggests Washington's capitol could gain an ivory dome, noting abundant raw material in the Senate for such a project.
A blunt editorial condemns Congress for nerve ridden attempts to legislate presidential disability. It accuses lawmakers of partisan aims to depose the ill president and seize power, warns against retroactive, Woodrow Wilson centered bills, and calls for a principled but flexible standard rather than hasty action.
The Dearborn Independent notes President Wilson faced hostile opposition yet remains right in his aims. It predicts his return with renewed force and decisiveness despite enemies of truth. The piece also reports James D. Salts campaigning for re-election in the 7th district, with a dismissive aside about Sam C. Major.
The United States Department of Agriculture urges quick fly control as flies awaken from hibernation. A small effort with a fly swatter now could dramatically reduce summer pest numbers. To ensure proper medal distribution to ex service members, Missouri requires signing petitions at Victory Cafe Mayer's hardware Thompson's pool hall or the County Clerk's office.
In Lafayette County Missouri the Circuit Court orders publication to notify Sydney W Wray of a divorce suit filed by the plaintiff. The notice details alleged abuse and threats through July 1918 and directs appearance by June term, with publication in The Lexington Intelligencer for four weeks.
An advertisement urges buying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to shorten a cold and prevent lost work time. It emphasizes a ten day recovery with proper self care and promotes keeping a bottle at home as a smart winter and spring investment.
The estate of John D. Masterson is instructed to exhibit all claims within six months from February 20, 1920 or be barred from benefits. The testimony was signed on February 20, 1920, with the executor urging examination of the estate’s receipts and allocations.
Periodic bilious attacks. Those affected may have appetite loss before an attack and eat only a light meal. Chamberlain’s Tablets may avert an attack. Local social notes list Ady, Timothy Howard visiting Sedalia relatives, Miss Marjorie Roberts in Higginsville, Mrs. Gustav Haerle and daughter trip to St. Louis, Mrs. Ralph Miller and daughter returning to Jefferson City. Delegates from Lexington to the Republican County Convention at Higginsville last Saturday included D W Sherman, E C Duebbert, William A Gatlin, A J Nolting, Charles F Meyer, Mike Toner and William Ford.
A note urges care in choosing cough medicine for children and endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for being pleasant tasting, free of harmful drugs, and effective. Mrs D W Sherman and daughter Elizabeth Lee visited Marshall for a few days while Hon James P Chinn of Higginsville spent a day in Lexington on legal business. Mrs Felix G Young and her little son returned from a relatives visit in St Joseph.
Last week Missouri and Ames Universities again called on Chillicothe Business College for stenographers while three large business colleges wired in for teachers.
Mrs. William Stonestreet departed Wednesday for her home in Oklahoma City after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. Glasscock. Her mother accompanied her to Kansas City for the day. Mrs. N. E. Baskett left Monday for Windsor Missouri to visit relatives.
Mr and Mrs Roy Meyer traveled to Kansas City for a several day visit with relatives and friends. Douglas Meng went to Higginsville on Wednesday to conduct business and spend the day.
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