This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1973
Page
2
The piece argues Senator McGovern was not robbed in 1972 and contrasts Nixon's unparalleled executive experience with McGovern's lack thereof. It notes McGovern’s defeat as the outcome and asserts Democrats would not nominate him again, implying the election outcome would differ if held today.
A devotional note cites Deuteronomy 33 27 and says faith opens refuge in God and the everlasting arms uphold those facing titanic troubles, assuring support and safety in adversity.
Brussels reports the United States and six European nations may abandon a two tier gold marketing system. Burns of the Federal Reserve said sale details are undecided. European analysts fear a temporary demonetization while markets retreat. Official price sits at 44.20 an ounce, free market above 100, prompting possible central bank settlements at market or negotiated prices.
A catalog listing new library acquisitions including biographies history dictionaries finance guides and sport figures. Notable items include Standard & Poor's stock reports Oct 1973 Nelson Japanese English dictionary Asimov Carmichael Wilt Chamberlain memoirs and a range of reference titles across history language and culture.
Dear Ann Landers offers guidance on honoring both parents to children, handling teacher crushes and boundary risks, and a reader seeking work fit. Advice covers respectful behavior, firm boundaries with students, and job suggestions for limited typing ability. An invitation to request Ann Landers’ booklet completes the column.
Reader notes a persistent detergent rash treated with steroids and ointment but returns. Dr Thosteson urges avoidance of detergents, suggests gloves, and describes how skin sensitivity often extends to cleaners, soaps, and polishes, with advice to manage symptoms rather than seek a one time cure.
Birthday wishes are posted for Mrs. Eunice Descombs, Shirley Laverne Burnett, Mrs. John T. Worland, Mrs. Charles Hawkins, Russell Blakemore and Ellen Elaine Rise. Former Assistant Secretary of State Roger Hilaman Jr. is noted as 54. A Q&A about honey in eyes debunks claims it improves sight or dissolves cataracts and cautions against eye irritation.
Mexico Ledge publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Rates list for single copies mail subscriptions for various regions including Audrain county and neighboring areas with differing yearly and half year terms plus armed forces rate and office hours.
Readable menus from Mexico public schools outline weekly lunches for high school, Hardin, and elementary. Meals include corn dogs, pizzas, chicken and noodles, fish on bun, chili crackers, and varied sides with milk. Head Start week adds snacks, beet dishes, and desserts.
Yesterday in Mexico on Saturday, Nov 23, 1983 airman John J. Taylor Jr. departs for Warner Robins AFB after a day with his parents. In Columbia, Jackson A. Wright becomes assistant counsel at the University of Missouri. Randy Mayes takes over as Public Finance manager. Lt. Charles Stribling attends a Missouri Military Academy press meeting in Columbia. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. C G Hocker visit family in Vicksburg before heading to the East Coast. Mary Ann Precht and Marilyn Yeater earn dean’s list honors at Central College. Misses Ora and Vera Vance of Paris visit Mexico.
Los Angeles special reports a Vitamin E diet claim that overweight individuals can lose at least one pound daily without exercise or starvation while eating many forbidden foods. Chewable Vitamin E tablets are said to curb appetite and aid fat use, with clinical tests cited. Prices for 10, 20, or 30 day supplies offered via Diet E in Los Angeles, with a 5 percent California tax and money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Virgil W. Parker buys the Audrain Printing Co. stake from Jackson Towne. Towne stays on for a period. The circuit, one of the largest in the country, will tour major East Coast cities. D.W. Williams of the C&A and his wife relocate to a new home on East Jackson street.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.