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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
2
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A W Allen editor and publisher announces weekly Friday publication with a subscription of 1.50 per year payable in advance. Communications intended for print in The Intelligencer must be signed.
We are authorized to announce Mey as a candidate for Assessor of Lafayette County subject to Democratic voters in the August 3 1920 primary. B Hereford of Odessa candidate for State Senator Seventeenth District subject to Democratic primary August 1920.
The piece links possible Volstead Act scrutiny with August primary politics. It notes Will Hays becoming an elder in Sullivan Indiana to follow his father, hinting at virtue in all. It lists Kansas City visitors Mrs Earl Chansler Saxonville visitors Mrs Marie Christopher and others, plus Sgt J H Vanderbergh and Thos Holman visits.
The piece warns that a simple cold can leave a child more susceptible to diphtheria and advises keeping them home from school during outbreaks. It praises Cham berlain's Cough Remedy for quickly curing the cold and reducing the danger of contracting diphtheria or other germ diseases.
A World summary notes Admiral Sims cites Navy inefficiency at war start while Mayo and Rodman dissent. Admiral Wilson defends April 1917 readiness and Allied cooperation. Despite disagreements, Navy's wartime record remains strong, convoying nearly 2,000,000 troops without loss. Also describes Japan’s eight century old boat-tree near a temple garden with legends.
Eugene Weber spent Sunday in Kansas City and Chas Greer of Kansas City is visiting relatives in Lexington.
A farm offer for a few days only listing 100 acres in one block and 20 acres detached seven and four tenths miles south of Lexington. Sold together or separately. Address 1001 Fifth Ave Fort Worth Texas. Tenant contact J J Woodruff 4-2-2tw. W H Stevenson.
The University of Missouri reports total enrollment of 4,222 for the year ending April 1, 1920, according to registrar L. D. Ames.
A marriage license has been issued to Arnold F. Slusher and Higginsville Lilla M. Plattenburg of Higginsville.
Time is the test of truth and Doan's Kidney Pills have stood it in Lexington. Mrs. Butler Talbott reports long relief from kidney congestion, bladder inflammation, backache, lumbago, and rheumatic pains after using Doan's at Crenshaw & Young's Drug Store. She first spoke in 1911 and reaffirmed in 1920 that she remains strong and free of kidney or back trouble. 60c, at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo. Also notes several local residents traveling or visiting Kansas City and nearby.
Miss Lily Frank of Cincinnati arrived Sunday to visit her sister Mrs. Ben Gratz. Mrs. Gus Frischer went to Kansas City for a week. Mrs. Bert Blevins and her daughter Arvonna left for Dodge City Kansas. Willis Garr returned to Kansas City after attending the funeral of his grandfather, David A. Slusher.
The Lexington High School Domestic Art Department invites the public to view this year’s sewing work. The display runs Friday afternoon May 14 from 2 30 to 5 30 in the Domestic Art room.
Sam Jones and George Robert son returned Sunday with a motor truck load of furniture from Kansas City. Mrs Ira Butler and daughter visit Ed Curry family near White's Island. Paul Yancey of Nevada did business here last week. K C Capps spent Monday in Stanhope. Henry Akerman of Slater conducted business Tuesday. Mrs Ira Butler and daughter and Miss Wahneta Curry visited John Curry’s family Sunday. Charley Cox taken to Kansas City hospital for operation. Isaac Bolin died Sunday after tuberculosis. survived by wife and several brothers and sisters here. Remains buried near Sugar Tree after brief home services by Rev. Puckett.
George Nasser spent Sunday in Kansas City. Arnold Mayer returned Sunday evening from an extended visit with relatives in St. Louis. Mrs Barnett with her daughter and sister went to Kansas City for a few days. Mrs Ed Kuhn and Mary Bowers, guests of E W Hoffman, returned to Kan sity. Mrs F Y Day went to Kansas City for a few days. Mrs Luther Marshall returned Tuesday evening from a visit with friends in Kansas City.
Mrs Chas T Falfer of Palmyra Michigan describes in 1911 becoming run down with dull and sharp pains and headaches. After taking Cardus she reports strong recovery within a month using seven bottles and says she regained health and could work without doctors. She urges other women with female troubles to try Cardus.
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