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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1916
Page
2
The notice states a weekly Friday release with subscription price of 1.00 car payable in cash. It also shows second class mail matter status and posting at the Lexington Missouri Post Office. The fragment preserves basic publication and mailing details from the era.
Samuel C. Major is announced as a candidate for Representative in Congress from the Seventh Congressional District, subject to Democratic party action at the August 1, 1916 primary.
N M Houx runs as a candidate for Judge of the Criminal Court in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit subject to Democratic primary action on August 1 2016. J W Seaton seeks State Senator seat in Seventeenth district subject to Democratic primary action on August 1 1916.
County records announce Robert J. Sims as a candidate for Sheriff of Lafayette County and Manoah Edwards as a candidate for Assessor, with Clarence L. Vivion authorized as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney, subject to Democratic primary action on August 1, 1916.
Frank M Mabry seeks the Democratic party primary nomination for Sheriff of Lafayette County. The entry notes Mabry as a candidate subject to party action in the upcoming primary.
W. H. Lewis departed Tuesday evening for Otterville Missouri to visit his family. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. VanAnglen came home Tuesday night after an extended stay in Salina Kansas.
The piece argues Saline, Howard, and Lafayette counties should not cede representation to Republicans. It notes Hamlin failed in both primary and general in 1914 and urges voters to consider the impact, claiming the flag represents honor and universal political liberty per Woodrow Wilson’s quoted stance.
The Higginsville Jeffersonian endorses Clarence Vivian a lifelong Democrat and former prosecuting attorney. It praises his honesty efficiency and legal ability saying he served faithfully before and would provide trusted capable service again. Also notes local residents Mr and Mrs Reid Moreland and Gus Haerle visiting Kansas City.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Dowdy and their son Raymond Jr of Jefferson City arrived Tuesday evening to visit Mrs Dowdy’s parents Dr and Mrs J J Greer Mrs R C Semler spent yesterday in Higginaville
From Howard County and Fayette, Sam C Major, a noted attorney and former state senator, announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congress in Missouri's Seventh District. Supporters cite his prosecuting attorney tenure, state senate record, and strong party leadership as reasons he would strengthen the ticket in November.
A Howard County Democrat urged that the office be passed around and backed by the Howard County Committee and county officers. He aims for a large Democratic win in November and plans no fight with Mr. Hamlin. Miss Rachael Andreen visited Kansas City for a trip. Stanley Dierking traveled to Concordia for the holiday.
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