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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1920
Page
2
A. W. ALLEN editor and publisher issues weekly Bridage edition. Subscription shown at $1.50 per year payable in advance. Communications to be addressed to the paper and must be signed when printed in THE INTELLIGENCER.
The note lists candidates for national and state offices led by President James M. Cox and Vice President Franklin D. Roosevelt, with Breckinridge Long as U S Senator and John M. Atkinson as Governor. It notes Big Business backing Senator Harding and quotes Cox about civic shrines, plus a Republican slogan urging removal of Democrats.
Juxtapositions on war aims and the League echo across editorials and remarks. Viereck figures among Harding supporters while Missouri Republican influence shifts, and local health exams begin at Arnold School with nurse Lorene Carroll from Cape Girardeau.
Dr John Shaw of Oberlin College and other critics accuse Republicans of misrepresenting the Versailles Treaty and warn against a separate peace with Germany. They argue Harding’s campaign hides his true position, urging a clear pledge to support the League and a united independent stance on the issue.
Mrs J O Rush and two daughters departed Saturday for Forest City Arkansas after a lengthy stay with her mother Mrs James Peak. Her eldest daughter Frances remains with her grandmother to attend Central College. John Hopkins, son of Mr and Mrs E N Hopkins, left this morning for Nashville Tennessee to enter Vanderbilt University.
One hundred and one Poland China hogs and litters led to a $5,797 sale by Fairfax Pig Club members of Atchison County. Total net profits reached about $1,700, averaging $100 per of the seventeen sellers. Rayemond Grush’s prize pig sold for $135, Henry Freet’s boar brought $130, Geraldine Means’ prize litter sold for $625, with a $380 profit. Two members profited little due to neglected litters. University of Missouri agriculture officials supervised the event.
The registry lists several marriage licenses issued including Gustave Hoelscher and Lydia G Bruening of Higginsville, Charles H Mayer of Lexington with Garvia Audel, Albert Johnson of Lexington, Willie DeLapp of Lexington, Irvin C Kuester of Higginsville, Bunce Lee Roberts of Higginsville, Walter Stapleton of Higginsville, and Artie Alkire of Warrensburg.
The best advertisement any merchant can have is a satisfied customer. Milburn, owner of Guion Drug Store in Guion Ark, says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has been sold for years with perfect satisfaction.
The 1920 census lists Lafayette County population at 30,006, down 148 from 1900. Lieut. Kenneth Hoge of the U S A departed Friday for Fort Riley after a brief visit here with relatives.
The notice claims indigestion causes discouragement and loss of hope, but says hundreds have been permanently cured by Chamberlain's Tablets. It asserts the tablets strengthen the stomach and restore natural function, urging immediate use if not yet tried.
Paint Rock Alabama near here Mrs G M Stomall recounted a long illness lasting three years with severe weakness and pain. After trying many doctors and remedies she began Cardus, improved quickly, gained appetite and sleep, and says it saved her life. Cardus advertised as a tonic for women.
Denver visitors Mr and Mrs Edington Warner and son Gurney joined Kansas City guests Mr and Mrs Geo Fawks for a Sunday stay with several locals including Mr and Mrs W A Shinn, Mr and Mrs B T Lear and Hazel, and Independence residents Walter W Smiths three sons while Holden Missouri resident Mrs Margaret Johnson attended. Kansas City Mrs Robt Spaulding and daughter Jane Gardner visited Wm Tutt's home.
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