Thrift Stamps Drive Surpasses Lexington Quota Aim
The note praises Lexington volunteers led by Mrs. J W Bills as drives continue to beat the quota of twenty dollars per inhabitant. Total sales reach 13057.66 with further amounts expected from Wentworth Military Academy and Central College. Also reports Elks officers elected in Lexington Lodge No 749 BPOE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
J. W. Bills
Wentworth Military Academy
Central College
Elks
Lexington Lodge
W.T. Wernway
H. ¢. Chiles
C.W. Johnson
H. T. Phillips
F. G. Young
I. H. Noyes
Eugene Weber
J. A. McDoneld
L. Wilson
H. C. Chiles
Lexington campaign reaches over fifty thousand sold
The Lexington campaign reports sales exceeding $51,000 to date with total about $18,000 in the latest figure. The chairman B. M. Little states the drive is far below the quota and must continue month after month to meet targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
County Seed Corn Campaign Leads Lafayette Farmers Appeal
County Seed Corn Chairman urges Lafayette county farmers to test every ear for germination, discard seed under 90 percent, and report surplus seed to township committeemen to aid distribution. Officials designate township chairmen and assistants to promote the effort and coordinate meetings. Monthly luncheon note reports community support and volunteer farm labor pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Council of Defense
Mrs M N Chandler Returns From Kansas City Visit
Mrs M N Chandler arrived back in Kansas City yesterday following a visit with Dr and Mrs N B Payne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. N. Chandler
Kansas City
N. B. Payne
Death of William Key Dims Family in Dover Area
William Key a ten year old son of Mr and Mrs George Key near the Plattenburg mine died Sunday morning at 4 80 o clock from pneumonia The Keys had buried their daughter only last week Burial took place in Dover ver
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Key
George Key
Plattenburg
Ru bey Key Dies in Pneumonia After Illness
Rubey Key, eighteen months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Key, residing near the Plattenburg mine, died last Thursday morning from pneumonia following measles and whooping cough. Burial took place in Dover.
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Rubey Key
George Key
Plattenburg
Dover
More Men to Coast Artillery Recruitments
Local board sent Henry H Reinhart Otto Hetmer and Henry Ruff Wellington Ray Oakley Higginsville George W Roe Aullville Arold OC Freeman to Jefferson Barracks Monday to join the coast artillery. Freeman formerly worked at Gillen Hardware Store and will report to Camp Grant Illinois to enlist in the 32nd Engineers regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Artillery
Jefferson Barmicks
Henry H. Reinhart
Otto Hetmer
Henry Ruff
Wellington
Ray Oakley
Higginsville
George W. Roe
Aullville
Arold OC. Freeman
Gillen
Camp Grant
32Nd Engineers
Miss Allie Bougher Returns to Kansas City
Miss Allie Bougher returned to Kansas City Tuesday after visiting home folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Bougher
Kansas City
Ashurst Enlists in Aviation Corps After Auction
R E Ashurst has joined the Aviation section of the U S Army and departed Monday night for Jefferson Barracks. He is known as one of the best shots locally and aims to win speed in aerial service, seeking to "wing" Bowies before the season ends.
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R. E. Ashurst
City Bond Election Approved By Council
The city council on Tuesday night passed an ordinance for a bond election to be held with city elections on April 6, 1918. The issue aims to pay approximately 24000 in judgments from the February circuit court term, with failure risking mandamus and seizure of city revenue except salaries until settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Club
Hinesley’s
H. F. Blackwell
James R. Moorehead
Kansas City
Engagement Announced for Mary Louise Taylor and Lieut Burns
Announcement notes the engagement of Miss Mary Louise Taylor and Lieut Mount Burns, a Wentworth alum, with wedding planned for Monday April 1 1918 at Thomas Fletcher’s home. Burns is stationed at Camp Dodge Iowa.
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Mary Louise Taylor
George J. Taylor
Lieut
Mount Burns
Wentworth Military Academy
Thomas Fletcher
Lieut. Burns
Camp
Dodge
Iowa
Phillip G. Mast
Mast
Carrie Burton
F. M. Burton
Camp Cody
N. M
Hats Off to Red Cross Ladies in Lexington Drive
The Lexington Red Cross branch has shipped 17 298 pieces to headquarters including French surgical dressings Red Cross dressings hospital garments and knitted articles from the local unit to support wartime relief efforts.
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Red Cross
Lexington
Grimes Co Advertises Cash for Butter in Lexington
A. A. Grimes Co announces it will buy butter at best market price with cash payment in its 5 10 25 cent store in Lexington Missouri. The notice emphasizes ready cash and market value to attract local dairy sellers.
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A. A. Grimes Co
Lexington
Missouri
Men Examined for Army in 1918 Draft List
The issue lists men examined for the army since the last notice, with only two rejected. Names span towns including Alma, Lexington, Odessa, Waverly, Hig, Corder, Mayview, Dover, and Concordia. Rejected physically: Wm. T. Sims Odessa and Peter Wilekens Alma.
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H. M. Brockman
Alma
Boyle B. Bland
Hig
Clarence E. Chick
Lexington
John Devlin
Gordon P. Edwards
Corder
Fred J. Emke
Carloss M. Estabrook
Lex
John J. Galloway
Odessa
Edwin E. Guenther
Waverly
A. Harden
James Harrington
Hodge
Herman G. Hoefer
Leslie W. Hader
Otto W. Hindersman
Well
Frank BE. Hank
Henry
J. Harris
Frank Holman
Mayview
Joseph R. Hood
Thomas James
Theodore H. Kobs
Wm. J. Latham
Walter P. Miller
James P. Murry
Samuel Mike
Wav
John A. Windsor
John L. White
Concordia
Forest L
Hubert Field News From France Arrival
Judge Richard Field received a Sunday card from his son Hubert announcing his safe arrival in France. Hubert serves in the 20th Regiment of Engineers, with part of the unit aboard the torpedoed Tuscania off Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Field
France
Richard Field
Hubert
20Th Regiment of Engineers
Tuscania
Ireland
High Wind Deals Damage in Lexington Area
A Saturday high wind caused extensive damage in Lexington including broken and uprooted trees. The Opera House roof and the south Bell flats section were rolled, windows shattered and other property damage reported.
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Lexington
Opera House
Bell Flats
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B M. Little
City Camps Sales Table
Banks
Post Office
W. R. Humphreys
Grand Lodge
W. B. Waddell
H.R. Patterson
L H. Noyes
Mr. W. Shull
John R. Vaughan
E. D. Hix
John Hurst
Rapid City
South Dakota
Mr. Hurst
Knights of Pythiase
Oda
Lexingtton
W. B. Hurst
Twen
Railroad Streets
R. PE. Downing
Medical Advisory Board
Traders Bank
Savings Bank
Commercial Bank
Morrison-Wentworth
Gratz Store
Grimes Co
Bookasta
Women & Scouts
Wentworth
Hix Bros
Stier Clo, Co
Co-operative Store
V. Barnett
Bout
B. M. Little
City Campaign
Lambert
WE Con Company
Davis
Dan Thieman
Clay
E. J. Rodekohr
Freedom
L. W. Neese
Dan M. Stoll
Middleton
J. R. Kappleman
Sni-a-har
P. L. Barnett
O+deasa
Washington
E. W. Schowengerdt
Sam J. Kleinschmidt
County “Seed Corn
Price
DR. Price
Independence Boulevard
Chicago
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