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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1918
Page
2
The Lexington Intelligencer announces weekly Friday publication with a yearly subscription of 1.50 payable in advance. It notes second class mail service and post office processing in Lexington Missouri.
The Intelligencer requires all printed communications to bear a signature from the author. This ensures accountability and preserves the paper’s editorial standards across all sections and notices.
The notice lists Democratic candidates for state and local offices including Senator J W Folk and C. A. Keith for prosecuting attorney, with judges for supreme and district courts, county officials, and three to elect for Lexington Two. A stray editorial line questions wartime leadership and notes city business hours and gas versus bread and meat concerns.
Morri son and Sons advertises a croquet set for sale. The notice emphasizes Castoria related branding and urges readers to purchase for children.
Corder items note John Corbin transacted business in Kansas City Tuesday. Mrs. W. H. Dean spent the latter part of the week with daughter Lyle Corder. Families dine together and visit, with mentions of Coad in Columbia and Mrs. Talent hosting. A death in France touches Mrs. Limback as August is reported killed September 23. Barn fire at Ed Hughes’ property and the Kuddes family’s influenza death story round out the parish news with condolences expressed.
A War Department note to Wentworth Military Academy details that cadets over eighteen whose draft numbers are near execution may be sent to Central Officers Training Camps if endorsed by the school’s military officer. The policy marks Wentworth among ten Honor Schools whose cadets receive accelerated paths to commissions, a point celebrated by Maj. Frazier and school authorities. The communication directs Wentworth to submit recommendations to the Officers' Training Camps on blank forms, with future service needs guiding entries.
The article extols American mobilization as decisive in World War I, noting rapid ship production, rail and infrastructure expansion in France, and widespread national effort for the Fourth Liberty Loan. It stresses unity of men, women, and children to fund and sustain the war against the Kaiser's forces.
In this fragmentary column a mix of critics and patriots debate Liberty Loans and wartime resolve. Proponents argue Americans should sustain the drive and unity, while detractors warn against concessions and peace talks proposed by opponents. The piece emphasizes the majority backing continued effort and the resolve to finish the war.
A wartime opinion piece criticizes German actions against Belgian agriculture, describing forced payments for flour and farm losses. It warns farmers to expect confiscation by German troops and urges vigilance to protect grain stores amid the war.
Mr and Mrs W R Miller arrived back in Warrensburg Wednesday night following a several day visit with relatives. Ford Parts and Repairing, Jno Morrison and Sons were mentioned in connection with the local business notices.
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