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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1918
Page
4
A. W. Allen, editor and publisher, issues weekly editions on Fridays with a subscription of 1.50 per year paid in advance. Entered as second class mail matter at the Lexington Missouri post office.
A directive states that all messages sent to print and to the intelligence desk must adopt an eerie, somber tone. Editors are urged to use restrained wording and neutral phrasing while conveying the intended sense of unease.
A list of Democratic candidates for state and local offices including Senator J W Folk for state senate, Vel Larkin for state superintendent, Waller W Graves for Congress, Sam C Major, H W McNeel for representatives, and multiple judges and clerks led by C L Glasscock and J F Larkin with Thomas A Walker Clyde Wright and W P Cole among Lexington nominees.
John Owens of Hodge was here Monday. Leonard Vaughan conducted business in Higginsville Tuesday. Will Winn transacted business in Corder. James Catron spent Monday in Lexington. J. Q. Platenburg and John Webb of Lexington were here Saturday evening. Raymond Cole visited Lexington Saturday night. Noble Corbin and T. Corbin were in Higginsville and Lexington Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hub spent Sunday in Higginsville with Mr.
A collage of names and town visits from Weldon community including Mrs W T Starke Mrs W W Cole and Ella White as Lexington trips are noted. Family moves deaths illnesses influenza closes schools sermons by Rev Owen and events at Marshall Missouri Valley College entertainments and police fines are listed.
Mrs William Bell of Logansport Indiana writes that Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy relieved her severe diarrhoea attack three years ago. Mr and Mrs Joe McCafferey left Saturday for Hartford Arkansas to locate. Misses Tillie and Sophia Bour went to Dover Saturday for a visit.
Medical advisor I G Pernoud of the American Red Cross outlines practical steps to curb influenza transmission. Emphasizing avoid crowds, mask coughing, improve ventilation, hydrate, and practice personal hygiene while consulting a physician at first symptoms.
Mrs. A. E. Sidenberder of Rockfield Indiana reports an attack of bronchial trouble that normally comes in spring. She says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the only thing that gives relief and after a few days of use all signs of bronchial trouble disappear.
Miss Bertha Larkin returns to her Wa verly home as influenza closes her school.
Mr and Mrs Henry Keller left Sunday morning for Pomona California to spend the winter with their children referenced in the note.
Henry Kroeck Sr of 2009 Main St reports grip illness damaged kidneys left him weak and nocturnal. He praises Dean's Kidney Pills for relief and as a preventive. Sold 60c at dealers. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY endorses the product.
Job ad seeks a 16 to 18 year old male who is awake, energetic, writes well, and accurate with figures. Apply by letter to P. O. Box 356 Lexington Missouri. Good pay and wages noted.
Members of the Provident Association are urged to attend a meeting in the Director's Room for Traders Bank on Friday October 11 at 10 a m. D W Sherman is president and Mrs F G Young is secretary.
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