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Lexington Intelligencer

Location

Lexington, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1918

Page

3

Sprained Ankle Advice and Local Social Notices

For a Sprained Ankle. As soon as possible after the injury is received get a bottle of Chamberlains Liniment and follow the plain printed directions which accompany the bottle. Mrs J W Petering arrived Monday for a visit with Mrs W C Roth. Mrs Ida Bland returned to Higginsville Sunday morning after a visit with her son Franklin Forster of Wellington spent Sunday with his cousin Harriet Noyes. Mrs D Stalling and daughter Miss Esther returned Tuesday from a few days visit in Sweet Springs.

Chamberlain's Liniment J. W. Petering W. C. Roth Ida Bland Higginsville Franklin Forster Wellington Harriet Noyes D. Stalling Esther Sweet Springs

About Rheumatism and Relief with Liniment

Rheumatism causes more pain than most diseases and is the most common illness. A remedy offering relief and better sleep is Chamberlains Liniment, praised as effective for sufferers.

Kansans Visit Relatives and Officials Enjoy Weekend

Mr and Mrs L H Danhower of Kansas City arrived Saturday for a visit with relatives Mrs Don Barron went to Kansas City Saturday morning for a visit Mr and Mrs W M Wyatt went to Wellington Monday for a few days visit Mrs Rees Turpin of Kansas City is visiting at Judge Richard Field's home

L. H. Danhower Kansas City Don Barron W. M. Wyatt Wellington

Do You Enjoy Life. Chamberlain's Tablets Promote Health

A healthy man in good condition enjoys life while the bilious and dyspeptic feel despondent and miserable. The ill feeling is usually unnecessary. A few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets tone up the stomach aid digestion and regulate the bowels. Try it.

Barnetts Visit Relatives and Friends in Missouri

Mr and Mrs Barnett Young spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs W P Barnett at Winton. Mrs B B Bush went to Kearney Missouri Sunday morning for a visit. Mrs Shelton Greene of Sedalia spent Sunday here with relatives.

Barnett Young W. P. Barnett Winton 8. B. Bush Kearney Shelton Greene Sedalia

Cause of Headache and Relief with Chamberlains Tablets

The article states headaches often stem from a disordered stomach or constipation and can be prevented by addressing the cause. It promotes Chamberlains’s Tablets as easy to take, mild, and effective, with many users achieving permanent relief after use.

Chamberlains’s

Local residents undertake weekend visits across midwest towns

Mr. and Mrs. Geo Schawe visited St Louis Saturday evening. Joe Meunier traveled to Springfield Illinois for a visit. Mr and Mrs Emmett Barker went to Aullville Saturday. Miss Maud Hagood visited Higginsville for a few days. Mrs A G Phetzing went to Kansas City Monday to attend the National Welfare Conference as a delegate named by Governor Gardner.

Geo. Schawe St. Louis Joe Meunier Springfield, Ill Emmett Barker Aullville

Allied Push Against German Offense in France and Macedonia

In reports from May 21–23, Allied forces under French and British command advance on multiple fronts. French troops near Lorre and along the Amiens sector gain ground and capture prisoners, while Australian forces secure tactical positions. British headquarters note success of French attacks, with over 400 prisoners and renewed pressure on German defensive works. Artillery activity continues north of Bethune and near the Avre, with raids and flotillas limited to specific sectors.

Giermans Prates Teutons Lorre Lycullent Amiens Germains Ave France Planders London Wmalg Loore Alcarta Hebuterne Artllery Bethune Hangard Avre Castel Béelma Bermericourt Coras Hhe Sinty Ayaates Bor

Panic Over June 15 Meat Ration Cut Across Germany

Washington reports the planned ration reduction for June 15 has alarmed Germany. Swiss dispatches quote Berlin papers warning of severe hardship in the fourth year of the war. Authorities vow to requisition cattle and meat in Poland, triggering panic among Poles.

Washington Germany Switzerland Qspateh Berlin Vorwaerty Volkes Freund Cararuhle Savathé Ukraine Rumania Norddeutache Allgelmeine Zie4tang Interior Front Germania Athoritie Poland Die Patel

Soldiers Hurt In Wreck Near Garland Arkansas

Texarkaria Tex May 22 one soldier missing eighteen injured A Jd McAllister engineer killed and several trainmen badly injured when a northbound St Louis Southwestern train was derailed by a broken angle bar at Maxton station just south of Garland Ark One car feared contained the missing soldier went over a trestle into fifteen feet of water The engine Dogsage car and two coaches were overturned Soldiers on the train belonged to the 616th Aerlin Squadron

Texarkatia Tex A. Jd. McAllister St. Louis Southwestern Maxton Station Garland Ark Suliier 616Th Aerlin Squadron

Lufbery Killed in France in Air Combat

Maj Raoul Lufbery, famed American air service ace with seventeen victories, was shot down and killed in France while attacking a German two machine gun triplane. He jumped from a spinning craft eight hundred yards above ground and sustained a thumb wound from a bullet that also punctured a fuel tank. The German plane escaped.

France Raoul Luthery Lofbery Lotbery Lufbery

Tornado Sweeps Western Kansas and Iowa Toll Rises

Western Kansas homes and towns hit by a massive tornado. Six dead in Iowa with many injured as winds destroy farms, barns, and outbuildings. Rescue crews use motors to transport the wounded and establish temporary shelters. damage tallies near $450,000 in Kansas.

Irish Americans Tied to German Plot in Ireland Uprising

US agents uncovered evidence of Irish leaders in the United States and Sinn Fein sympathizers collaborating with German representatives. Plans discussed funding a rebellion in Ireland, possibly sending arms by submarine or blockade tunnel, and even landing German sailors to join the conflict. The disclosures tie Irish groups to German efforts and suggest coordinated actions during World War I era.

Washington Man Geran Ireland United States

Reorganizes Air Service Under New Law

Washington May 21 President Wilton completed reorganizing the army air service as a first act under the new law. The air service is divorced from the signal corps and its aircraft production functions are separated under a director of aircraft production with broad control over airplanes engines and equipment for army use. John T. Ryan is named as director of air craft production.

Washington Army Air Service Wilton Air Service Signal Corps Aircraf Army John T. Ryan Airerall Production

Congress Debates Revenue Plan Impasse

Washington May 21 Congressional lenders and Secretary McAdoo debated whether revenue regulation should be undertaken at Congress or left to a future conference. No decision was reached as the issue remains unsettled.

Washington McAdoo Congress

Registration drive for 21-year-olds enters army duty

Washington May 21 President Wo announces the registration for youths who turned 21 since last June and who will be enlisted for army service. Registration will take place on June 5.

Washington

Bill to require military service for government clerks

Washington May 20. A bill to require military service of all government clerks and the levy of a tax on the total of the draft age was introduced today by Senator Wins G. Mial,sieetpipl.

Washington Benator

Washington May 20 War Turmoil Shapes World Center

May 20 dispatch notes the upheaval surrounding the world’s tiresome energy policy as a wartime spillover impacts the purported center of production in the Far East, affecting Europe’s economy and prompting a reassessment of global manufacturing dominance.

Washington Sulley Eitherent Europe

Blast Kills 200 At Oakdale Aetna Plant

Pittsburgh May 1 A catastrophic blast at the Aetna Chemical Company plant in Oakdale 16 miles from the city killed about 200 workers and left many more injured. The first explosion shattered the soda house as workers fled toward exits. a second blast occurred seconds later raising fears about TNT manufacturing at the facility.

Pittsburgh Aetna Chemical Company Oakdale

Fire sweeps warehouse at Fowber Auroplane Corp

Newspaper brief reports a large fire in San Francisco area today destroying a warehouse of the Fowber Auroplane Corporation. Damaged goods included dried fruit and linen. no injuries are mentioned and weather notes are minimal.

San Pranciaco

War Casualty Report From London May 2

A British theater casualty notice reports Second Lieut Mortimer Crate of the Bridah Plylog Vorpe killed while stationed in Great Velinia. He was son of T. J. Crane of Philudeteetia. The brief notice confirms the fatal loss and associated family lineage.

London Mortimer Crate Bridah Great Velinia T. J. Crane Philudeteetia

Real estate transfers in Lafayette County May 18 1918

Deeds filed in the Recorder's office show numerous 1918 transfers with prices from 100 to 8000 dollars. Notable entries include Ed Aull et al to B C Gordon for 9 Bill D Second Southside Lexington, J R Duvall to E B Coburn for lots in Bullville, Ulysses Stone to Earl McKimurray for 2000, and W M Maring to Anna Luebbert for 1200. Other transfers cover Cobb's Add Odessa, HigHinsville, and Mayview tracts, with Guardian and Home RB & L associations involved in multiple deeds.

Ed Aull John Cobb Gilbert Lucy D. Jennings Odessa Revilla W. Evans Larry W. Shroyer L. Ass Barbara M. Brooks Highinsville Bradley Pauline Sanders Lexington Emma Steurmer William Stuermer W. D Conrad Peacock Guardian Henry C Thee

Tested and Proven Dean's Kidney Pills Praise

Lexington readers have praised Dean's Kidney Pills for months for their proven merit. Mrs M Gavin reports short term success and high opinion of the medicine advertised. Sold at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Mfgr Buffalo NY.

Lexington Dean M. Gavin Sixth St Foster-Milburn Co Mfgrs Buffalo, N. Y

Kan sas City visitor arrives for weekend with sister

Mias Janie Pulkerson of Kansas City arrived Saturday evening for a visit with her sister, Mrs. F. G. Young.

Mias Janie Pulkerson Kansas City F. G. Young

Store eggs with water glass in May preservation tips

May is peak egg production. Use sodium silicate water glass at one cup to ten cups water, cooled and boiled, in glazed or galvanized containers. Do not wash eggs, keep cool, cover container, and roll gently every three weeks. Bill Hart plays Buck Andrade in Wolves of the Rail at Grand Theatre May 27 with 2:40 matinee.

Bill” Hart Thomas H. Ince Artcraft Grand Theatre Buck” Andrade Mr. Ince

Red Cross Auction Benefit Sale Planned

Saturday evening an auction will aid the Red Cross fund with items including a quilt canned goods cakes eggs hats clothing coal and more donated. Call headquarters to offer help or donations.

Red Cross Fund

Local grain buyers and customers noted in brief

Corn meal rice hominy buck wheat rice and corn offered by Warder and Conner. Mrs W L Bruins visited Emma Sunday. Mrs Clarence Keller returned to Wellington after relatives’ visit. Custom grinding available with small charge. Warder and Conner plus W B Douglass on Kansas City business. KE B Campbell also in Kansas City for the day. Mrs S T Ellis Mrs Mary Russell and children visited Independence this morning. Mrs Mattie Flanigan of Odessa spent Tuesday with Mrs Ash Ruby.

W. L. Bruins Emma Clarence Keller Wellington Warder & Conner W. B. Douglass Kansas City B. Campbell S. T. Ellis Mary Russell Independence Mattie Flanigan Odessa Ash Ruby

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