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Newspaper

Lexington Intelligencer

Location

Lexington, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1916

Page

5

Report on Clean-Up Week by A Boy Scout

A Boy Scout reports May 15 Clean-Up Week a success with about 300 wagon loads of dirt and trash removed. Cost near 350.00 funded by Civic League subscriptions. League aided in reporting cases for investigation. City officials, Plattenberg Coal Co., McGrew Coal Co., and a hired team supported the effort under Dr. C. T. Ryland and George Simmons. Down town saw greatest gains. some residential areas required enforcement. Sewer gaps near the depot hinder sanitation. drainage and sanitary improvements hoped soon. Overall city urged to sustain cleanup as a continual effort.

Civic League Plattenberg Coal Co

Wilson America First Buttons Promotion Pagepiece

The piece details a campaign promotion offering Wilson America First buttons and a special subscription deal with National Monthly. Norman E. Mack of the Democratic Monthly arranges a half price 50 cent annual subscription to National Monthly for readers, plus ten free campaign buttons mailed to subscribers who send 50 cents.

Norman E. Mack Democratic National Monthly Democratic Monthly National Monthly Mack Bufalo N. Y Nationsl Monthly Wilson America First

Kin and kith talk in Yale Record humor

The Yale Record humorously depicts a family chat where Father asks about a conversation with John last night and Daughter replies about kinship. The Small Brother chimes in, prompting a playful exchange on kin and kith.

John Seth Yale Record

Wesley Kroeck Spends Day on Business in Napoleon

Wesley Kroeck traveled to Napoleon on Wednesday to handle business. He planned to stay for the day, meeting with local contacts and reviewing his scheduled tasks.

Wesley Kroeck Napoleon

Tested and Proven Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement

A local reader from East St Richmond Missouri lauds Doan's Kidney Pills after relief from kidney and bladder issues. He describes frequent kidney secretions heavy backache and side pains and credits the remedy with lasting improvement. Price 50 cents at dealers and urged to ask for Doan's Kidney Pills.

Lexington Dean A. B. Powell East St Richmond Doan Mr. Powell Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y

Coulter Leaves for Bowman, West Virginia Home

J. W. Coulter departed Tuesday for Bowman, West Virginia, to establish his future residence. He was joined by his granddaughter Miss May Coulter of Charleston, South Carolina, who is returning home after a visit.

J. W. Coulter Bownemont W. Va Miss May Coulter Charleston 8. C Hughes Hedline T. R Will Sydnor Corder George Addie Sydnor Emmet Eagan Kansas James Cather R. P. Cherry Lexington Elmira Winn Ella Page W. G. Harwood Philip Wahl Kansas City Mattie Cole Billy Pierson Glasgow Baptist Church

Commencement Calendar Details for Central College for Women and Lexington High

The calendar lists May events for Central College for Women including Board meeting, recitals, alumnae reception, art exhibit, and baccalaureate service led by Rev Robert Goodrich. Lexington High School notes a Sunday class sermon, Monday alumni banquet, and Tuesday commencement with Walter Williams speaking on "A Man's Life." Local notices mention laundry service ads and numerous visits by residents to Kansas City and nearby towns.

Robert A. Goodrich St. Joseph Missouri Lexington High School Chas, A. Weed Episcopal Church the Christian Church Walter Williams School of Journalism University of Missouri Brill Louise Lincoln G. G. Riggan Higginsville Lafayette County Baptist Association W. H. Comer Kansas City Hubert Bates M. A. McCoy Carrie Field Lenora Gordon W. B. Waddell E. N. Hopkins F. A. Hoefer St. Louis Missouri Bankers Association John Burden Ida Smith Concordia George Ruppel

Summer session offers complete poultry raising course

The University of Missouri will host a complete poultry raising course during the regular summer session from June 8 to August 4. The program covers houses, fixtures, feeds, hatching, mating, and disease management with two daily lectures and laboratory work to apply principles. Contact J. D. Eliff or H. L. for full details.

University of Missouri J. D. Eliff H. L University of Missouri, Columbia

Goose Pond pool opens for season with cleaned facilities

The Goose Pond swimming pool, dressing rooms and equipment overhauled, opened yesterday at 10 am for the season. Wentworth will compete for the Schmelzer trophy, while the public is invited to attend. Nearby residents and visitors, including Mrs. W. H. Comer and others, were noted in local travels and visits.

Goose Pond Wentworth

A House Full of Furniture on Easy Payments

A storefront advertises liberal credit terms with monthly semi monthly or weekly plans to help buyers afford home furnishings. It highlights summer goods such as gas and oil stoves st? es sets lawn swings go carts refrigerators brass beds sanitary couches and other home essentials. The copy promises easy trade with a large assortment and emphasizes price and quality.

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