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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
3
Lexington citizen Mrs. D. W. Weedin testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her swollen feet ankles and other ailments from 1906 to 1916. She describes headaches dizziness and back pain and states she remains an endorser. The ad notes the product price 60 cents at dealers and FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY.
A group including War der Conner Dr T B Payne 0 C Crawford 0 H Westerman J G Crenshaw G C Marquis Dr Z M Williams and M C McFadin motored to Columbia last Monday to attend the grand conclave of the Knight Templars. Mr and Mrs Vince Owen spent Sunday in Wellington.
London reports indicate a German breakthrough along a twenty to twenty five mile front across the Chemin Des Dames region with claims of 16 000 Allied prisoners and village captures. American troops also report a successful drive capturing Cantigny with 200 prisoners and heavy enemy losses.
Survivors report a collision at sea involving a US submarine squad with the mothership Weld arriving at port. Five face assault trials at Camp Dodge Iowa, with charges of criminal assault against two men amid a chaotic scene described in a brief dispatch.
Washington May 29 union of Adams American Wells Fargo and Southern express firms creates a single private corporation with capital over 0 million to be known as the Federal Express Company. George C. Taylor to head. Effective July 1. Over 100000 employees to be retained, wages raised, and savings from centralized wagons and offices aim to improve service across the rail system.
Washington May 29 The draft office plans a usable draft call directly after the 2h year old men register on June 4. This step aims to speed the army buildup as Class 1 manpower is stretched by war work and military service. Already men from Classes 2 and 3 are being called for skilled trades matching war needs.
Paris reports minister of marine George Leygues told Senate war committees that the United States built 49,000 tons more shipping than the enemy sank in April, signaling progress against submarine menace. He added measures to sweep the seas of subs have grown more effective since January.
A tornado struck the Bern area near Sadeths injuring five people, some severely, reports reaching Topeka. Meanwhile Kansas City was named a wool distributing center, and an American pursuit plane shot down an enemy biplane over the Toul front in France.
Washington May 29. The army general staff has ordered, per General Pershing's recommendation, that all regimental bands be expanded from twenty eight to fifty musicians. A War Department announcement clarified the change.
County clerk announces a state primary election for Lafayette County Missouri with multiple offices to be voted on on August 1, 1918 and November 5, 1918 including senator and various county roles. Administratrix Olive Templeton cites probate letters issued May 3, 1918 with six months to present claims and six months to object.
By order of the Lafayette County Circuit Court sheriff sale is set for June 10 1918 at the courthouse front door Lexicon City. The auction aims to satisfy a judgment of $700 plus costs against Mollie Hill in a case brought by the Town of Bates with A Popa and Bre cuts listed among defendants.
Administration on Maggie Hall estate granted April 20 1918 by Lafayette County Probate Court Missouri. Creditors must present claims for allowance within six months or be barred, and within one year from May 29 1918. Witness Stephen Wilson Judge of Probate. Sam Taylor administrator with will annexed.
Mrs John Galpin and Mrs Thomas Galpin of Higginsville spent Sunday with Mrs Wm Randolph. Mr and Mrs S L Garnhart and children visited Hodge Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Clarence Culley and daughter Maurine traveled to Warrensburg Sunday morning for a visit.
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