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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
2
The Lexington Intelligencer announces A W Allen as proprietor and printer. The weekly is issued Fridays. Subscriptions are $1.50 per year and payable in mirages. The paper is entered at the post office in Lexington Missouri.
A report honors the general for an act of bravery during wartime in France. The piece highlights meticulous planning and decisive leadership that enabled a critical mission to succeed, earning praise for its impact and the soldiers involved.
Sergeant Hilton of Company M 1182 Infantry received the Distinguished Service Cross for conspicuous bravery during a firefight. He led his unit under heavy enemy fire, directed a successful assault, and saved a wounded comrade before returning to the line. The action occurred near Hilton, October 1944, with reinforcements and aid rendered by other soldiers.
Fragmented OCR notes recount Private Davis of Company D, 117th Infantry, and a wartime scene at Melieville farm Winnee Chotebier. Mentions a gun, a convoy halt, a chaplain nearby at North Lasalle street. References a sermon theme and wartime duties with mixed, unclear details.
A fragmentary exchange questions Mrs Sharp's identity and status as a visitor or assistant. The dialogue hints at misunderstandings about her role and recognitions, with a suggestion she might be perceived as a bill collector or similar figure.
A quirky note from the Lotito Saturday Journal reports Ethel kept a fresh photograph private for two days, delaying share with others. The eye catching image is described as a jolly likeness. The release remains unexpected and surprising to readers.
Mrs Talbott of 2107 Franklin Ave testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved congestion of kidneys and inflammation after a six year struggle. She cites intense suffering and rheumatic pain, saying Crenshaw Young's Drug Store provided relief, with further improvement after continued use. The statement references product makers Miller Burn Co. and Thilo No.
A fragment lists tomato varieties such as Livingston's Globe Chalks Early Jewel Improved Dwarf Champion yellow pear preserving and sweet peppers Mammouth Ruby King Neapolitan Me Plant Excelsior Mam mouth purple plus Wabbays Sirehed Ball-head Latrice Wakefield All-head Danish Charleston.
Notice is hereby given that letters of administration on the estate of Mary V Williams deceased were granted to Margaret Williams administratrix at Lafayette County Missouri on May 7 1979 by the Judge of Probate Stephen N Wilson. Claimants must exhibit their claims within six months after letters issued, or be barred. if not claimed within one year, they are forever barred.
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