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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1920
Page
2
The Lexington Intelligencer announces weekly Friday publication with subscription at 1.50 per year payable in advance. Notices to be printed must be signed and mailed to the editor A W Allen at Lexington Missouri.
The piece cites Harding era politics with lines about Laf ayette and Pershing, charges of graft, and a critique of Republican campaign tactics. It notes the 19th Amendment becoming law and contrasts Democratic gains under the administration with Republican pasts. It questions Hays influence and the party’s stance on the League and world court.
The Butler Weekly Times acknowledges the Kansas City Star accusation that "Cox picks on Harding" is accurate and predicts more campaign barbs to come as the presidential race intensifies.
The Columbus address mocks Warren G. Harding for non-accomplishment and evasive stance on issues, noting Harding’s tariff stance to aid manufacturers. Cox draws contrast with Penrose’s restraint and implies continued scrutiny through November.
An irritable disposition is linked to indigestion and constipation. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen the stomach and aid natural functions with gentle bowel movement. Also notes Mr. and Mrs. B N McCoy of Marshall visiting the Leiter home and Tilton Davis returning from a South Dakota auto trip.
Mr and Mrs H J Urie and their small son of Kansas City visit friends here for several days Mrs Mollie Maddox of Portlad Oregon guests of Mr and Mrs W L Ghormley Chamberlains Tablets praised as pleasant and mild ad.
I N Hopkins and F Lee Wallace spent yesterday in Kansas City on business Pendleton Hall went to Columbia Saturday evening to enter the University
E. T Sller and Sandford Sellers Jr returned Friday morning from an outing in the Ozarks, according to a brief local item noting their return and the leisure trip duration.
Order of publication in a 1920 Lafayette County Missouri case noting non resident defendant Samatra Horner. Plaintiff seeks a divorce on grounds of adultery and coram appearance required at the October term in Lexington. Clerk and deputy announce publication in a weekly newspaper for four weeks, with final insert due at least fifteen days before the October term.
Trustee KE M Taubman announces sale of property in Lafayette County Missouri due to unpaid note. Sale set for September 14 1920 at the Court House door Lexington City highest bid to repay balance. Property described includes half of Lot 3 and all of Lot 4 in Block 2 Porney's Addition.
Notice of administration granted August 28 1990 by the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri. All creditors must file claims within six months after letters and seven within one year to share in estate. Witnessed August 28 1600. Ida Dorl ling. (SEAL) Sept 3 go.
Letters testamentary were granted August 7 1920 by the Probate Court of Lafayette County Missouri to Narvey Watson Plattenburg and Henry C Wallace as executors. Creditors must file claims within six months for allowance or be barred. claims not exhibited within one year are forbidden. Witness Stephen N Wilson judge of probate Aug 20 1920.
D W Sherman spent yesterday in Kansas City and was seen visiting local venues and meeting with associates amid a routine business trip.
County court orders sealed bids due by 12 noon on Tuesday September 14 1920 for coal to be furnished to the Court House and County Jail at Lexington for one year ending September 1 1921. Must be free of dirt and impurities. Geo W Bates Clerk.
Mr and Mrs I H Noyes and their young son Harriet returned Monday from a two week outing in Texas County. Dr T R Butler with Mrs Butler and daughter Cecil and Miss Louise Boone came back Wednesday from an extended auto tour through the East. Mrs James Peak with daughters May and Alice and Mrs J O Rush and her three daughters Frances Annie and Stella returned Sunday evening from an extended visit in the West. Miss Aneta Sontag left Friday for East St Louis after an extended visit with the Long family.
These days are filled with more pleasant attractions than washtubs. Our Family Laundry Service is at your disposal. Our methods conserve as well as cleanse your clothes. Our way, the modern way, is one of sous ing in sucts of good soap and rinsing in soft water. Telephone 130 and our driver will call.
Warder and Connor report a curious incident involving a hen being freed and a nine grain mixture prompting a reaction. The sparse details mention a phone number 158 and names Warder and Connor as possibly connected parties.
The ledger lists loans and discounts, real estate, overdrafts, bonds and stocks, and real estate holdings. It notes amounts for banking house, furniture, and due from other banks, along with currency and specie figures, framing additional miscellaneous resources.
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