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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-11-25

There must be, there shall be
the commanding voice of a con.
scious civilization against arm.
ed warfare.-From the address
of President Harding on the oc.
casion of the brrial of Americas
unknown soldier at Arlington
Friday.
The voice in question has al
ready spoken. 1t was lifted by
Thomas Woodrow Wilson at
Versailles and in obedience to
ITS commands the nations of
the earth, ~spattered over with
the blood of dead millions
framed an instrument in agree
ment that in the end would have
stopped war forever. "Civiliza-
ton" conscious and otherwise.
clapped its hands in JOY, but the
agreement did not suit those
influences that secretly rule the
nations. Diplomats" politici-
Clans, and practical statesmen.
responding to the command of
their masters, became active.
sowing afresh the seed of ha-
tired and suspicion, partisan ram
cors were aroused, and in the
tumult of the petty struggle,
the voice of civilization" was
Smothered A great ideal was
throttled and human hope made
sick. Prominent among those
who scotfed at the idea of war
ever being brought to an end
was you yourself, Mr.. President.
and chief among the p~artisans
who heaped upon it the derision
of a petty rancor was Henry
Cabot Lodge, now serving as
your appointee as a delegate to
the disarmament conference and
the scorn of half a world as he
rattles hopelessly about in the
garb of a newly-found transcen-
dentalism. Having wantonly
destroyed, you are both trying
ludricrously to rebuild in almost
exact replica on the desecrated
foundations of human hopes.
However you build though, and
with whatever of success, "civ-
ilization," now and in all future
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-11-25
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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-11-25

Legislative appropriations by
the Republican General Assem-
bly,, not including the last ex
ira session, amounts to $780,
524, 288.11
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-11-25

The tax payers in Lafayette
County have one satisfaction
a Republican is in the collectors
office.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-11-25

President Harding will have
for Thanksgiving dinner a turk
ey weighing So pounds. The
bird was raised in Mississippi.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-11-25

Joe Meunier of Springfield, Ill,
arrived Sunday evening, being
called here by the serious i'll
ness of his father.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-28

Meade Ferguson. editor of the South
crn Planter. Richmond. are at the
home OF Mrs. John q. Lustcr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-28

have gone to Rockbridge Baths to he
with Il camping party.
Mrs. w. II. Fields and Miss I.cola
Fields are back from a trip To South
west Virginia.
Miss Hazel Green. Of Baltimore. is
visiting Miss l<atlter!n Shancr.
MIR. and Mrs. K. J. Hancock and
Miss Annie Bob Hancock are back
after Il stay OF month at Atlantic
CITY
Miss Alice Murrcn has returned
from SkyIand Rage County, where
Sh" spent her vacation.
DR. and Mrs. II. W. pccry are back
from two weeks stay at Ash.vill.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. w Thompson, of
Annapolis. are guests OF DR.. and Mrs
{. T.. Huscy ut their country place
on lockc's Mountain
Miss t;ula McNccr has been attend
ing house party at Ashcvillc, y. g.
Mrs. c. L. Jennings is visiting her
uncle, j. l.. Vest, in Williamson. w.
Va
I. T.. Patterson. indianapolis. is tho
guest of MIR. and Mrs. Alexander
Thurman.
Mr.. and Mrs William llincklc Al
len and two children have gone to
Atlantic city.
Mr. and Mrs. August Schacfcr are
at Flowing Rock for ten days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-28
L1NCIIBURG

i.fNcHEtRG, VA, Aug. .7.-Mr
and Mrs. Thomas j. Williams hay,
returned from Il sixty-dny tour of
Ecrnany, France. England and Scot
land.
Mrs. Thomas l.. Marshall and Mrs.
i. Il. Allen. of Boston. are guests OF
Miss Adricnnc Pcrrow.
j l.. Peasants and fomilv arc -,
nome after an automobile trim to
Richmond. Norfolk ana Virginia
Beach.
Mrs 9. j. Hughes. of Selma. Ala
is visiting her sister Mrs. w. 4.
Staples.
Mr.. and Mrs II. w. Cahoon aud
Mr.. ana Mrs. !. W. Skidmorc have
gone for a motor trip through the
valley West Virginia ana Maryland
Mrs c. w, McWanc ANA Mrs. w. w
Han have returned from Tiadford
Mrs. Frank s. Duiuruid and Frank.
''r., arc at West Point. Va
MIR. and Mrs. j. r. Diuguid ami
daughter. Miss Gertrude puruid. are
back from Il stay at Virginia Beach.
Mise Ethel Adams was a guest dur
ing the week of Misses White, at
Shawsvillc.
Mrs Lucius J. Polk. san Antonio.
IcNaS. is visiting her daughter. Mrs.
Allen cucullu.
ar" 1T Shawsvilic. Mrs Acrcc's for
mer home.
Mrs. Carter Glass. Ir.. visited her
brother. Delos Thomas in New York
City. from where she went 10 Eas-
ton. Md She will also visit in New
port and Baltimore before returning
home
Misses Helen and Krnt Gregory
nave returned from Atlantic City.
4 ?
Centenary Methodist Church. is the
guest of friends in Richmond
Miss Beatrice Wchher has returned
from n visit with relatives in Kan
snS City. Mo.
Miss Mary Morgan is az home ar
ter visit with friends in Ashcvinc
y G.
Rev. and Mrs. r. \. Mcfarland have
returned from motor trip in North
Carolina, having spent some time
with relatives at oxford that state
Misses Virginia and Lydia Kinnicr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-28
WEDDING BELLS RING
OUT OF TEN IN AUGUSTA
Nine Couples Plight Troth
Within Period of One
Week.
Especial to The Times Disratch.l

Especial To The Times Dispatchl
STAUNTON. VA, Aug. 27.-of much
interest throughout this section of
the. State is the announcement made
by Rev. DIR. and Mrs. William Chester
White. OF Churchville. Of the engage
ment and approaching marriage oc
their daughter. Mary Porter, to
Frank Alexander Bear. also of
churchrilie. The wedding will take
place at Lock W;llow Church
churchvillc. on the evening of Sep
TENDER at o'clock. DR.. White is
pastor of this church.
MISS White is graduate of Mary
Baldwin seminary. this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Cupp announce
the marriage OF their daughter, An
ma Belle, To Byron j. Wampler, at
their home ut New Hope. August "a.
The groom is a son OF W. C. Wamp-
Ter. OF near Mt. sidney
The "Moonshincrs' are now en-
camped ut Van Ike. on North River.
for two weeks. They constitute one
OF the oldest camping ORGANIZATIONS
in this part of the State, having been
organized in 1905. During the war no
outings were held.
Miss Elsie Moffett, Augusta County
homo demonstration agent, who has
been at the Kings Daughters Hos
pital for treatment, has been re-.
moved to her home. Miss Monctt's
recovery is slow.
H. III. Harlow. of Washington. for
meriy OF Staunton, was here on bust
ness this week.
Mrs. T. S. Burwcll. of Lexington, is
n guest OF relatives here.
G. l.. Ault has returned from Ma
gerstown. Md, where he attended a
family reunion.
Miss Mary Sue Bosserman is visit
ing in Akron. Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Darlington Morton
have returned from a visit to Allan
tic City. Philadelphia and Martins.
burg, w. Va.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Harry T. Brand are
guests of relatives in stanton. MIR.
Brands old home. They are from
Logan. w. Va.
Misses Lula and Emma Grciner left
this week for u tcn-day trip Ia Rich-
mond, Norfolk, Washington and AT,
luntic City.
Miss Hattie Way, of Norfolk. is a
guest OF Mrs. John Stoddard.
Miss Billie Mills has returned from
Washington and Orange, where she
spent week with relatives and
friends.
Rev. and Mrs. w. w. sprousc are
visiting in Greenfield. Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-28

NEW YORK. Aug. 21.-Or course.
the Riddles can't wear length
pantaiettcs like their great grand
mothers did
Nevertheless, they just can't help
keeping up with that back -to-grcat-
grandmother fashion tendency.
Never has the panta!cttc been de-
v:lopcd in such dainty and ornat"
fashions as those the little folks OF
today are wearing. While the idri
sian decree for their elders has been
skirts longer" the cdict for the
small miss has been "akirts shorter"
to show the pant!cs.
\ real "c"nfcction" Is tho PihEy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-28
OLD SWEET SPRINGS
Especial to The rimes.Disp..,ch.l


OLD SWEET SPRINGS, w. VA.
Aug. 27.-Thc high season is on at
Old Sweet. and the holiday makers
so from one sport to another from
hour to hour, according to taste and
inclinatiOn
The Harvest Home Ball is always
one Of the great events ut old Sweet.
2hd the one this week fully sustained
its regulations. Tie ballroom was at
tractivcly decorated. the electric
lights being softencd by Hover shades
and green branches The grand
march was through an avenue of
hnc corn stalks in plume and silk.
held by brave lads and bonnie lasscs
III gay gowns ana presented Il charm
ing picture against Il background of
green which covered the walls.
number OF unique figures were led.
resulting i'll pleasant surprises and
the gay evening wound up with IL
supper in the lounge of the bathhouSe
score or more young men from
camp jackson and covington motorcd
over for the ball
j. T.. Martin, OF Richmond. enter
tanned party at q country dinner
az Beaver Dam Falls, followed by 4
moonlight drive up the VALLEY.
number of lunch parties have been
entertained this week by guests from
the White sulphur and hot Springs
Mrs. Minnie Christian, OF Lynch
burg. and her daughter. Mrs Joseph
Hume, of Norfolk. are spending the
late summer here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Randolph Watkins,
"t Richmond. who have been at the
old sweet for several months. have.
returned home.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-28
BLACKSBURG

Especial to The Times Dispatch. ]
BLACK SEURG, VA. Aug. 2T-Mrs.
J. Bruce Tutwilcr WAS hostess at :.
reception Tuesday Afternoon from 4
I" in honor Of her daughter. Mrs.
John Wright Of Utica. New York.
and Mrs. Houston Eoir. who has re-
Gently come to Blacks burg to live.
There We're about 2co callers dur
ing tho hours FOR the reception.
Mrs. Capers Mizcl!c ana children.
OF Atlanta. are guests OF Dean and
Mrs. Harvey l.. Price.
Mr.. ana Mrs Lester Weaver. Of
l'risto. OKLA, were guests this week
Of Professor and Mrs. William u.
Coggin.
MIR. ana Mrs. Charles II. PEBBLES
and little son, OF Ashland Ky, are.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-28
New Coat Silhouette Shows Flare

NEW YORK. Aug. "1.-Thc thrift"
woman who bought Il wrap coat last
acason EXPECTING; 10 wear il this vAar
must make up her mind To he hi,
passe.
The new coats offer the most i'm
fortant and decided change in the
silhouette OF all the seasons STYLES
No longer is the capc-like wrap.
beloved of the slender woman and
adored by >the fat one, going to &C.
censuate graceful lines or conceal
the lack of them.
me newest models from L. ]. VILE
Co. show the fare in all it's glory
Snappy and smart are these new
coats which are shown in a variety
of handsome materials
An attractive coat is of Sorrento
niuc cordova, embroidered i'm -roy
chenille and with big wolf collar and
cuffs
less elaborate coat. the last word
IN cut for practical use, is of silver
tipped chenille
This model with its choi =, collar
may be worn with or without a bel,
IT mas raglan sleeve. though
many OF the coats of the same Gu,
are shown with the biz. sct-in sleeve
The wrap-coat is reserved exr,,,-
slrcly for evening wear for ,hos.
who follow the last fashion d,cr,.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-28

panty frock or pink crepe in soft
tiers or rufflcs. The pantics, too, are
Lcrufiied and bcflower.d And the
children love TO show them beneath
the snort frocks which reach FAR
above the knee.
Another PidEy panty frock for u
Tiny girl is SO h"ruii,"d 1t looks like
:. yellow rose.
IN. French school girl is,'t the
only one TO wear black aprons.
The Sassy Jane apron Of black silk
with gay designs OF contrasting col
oTs is one of the little rirl'S most
popular dresses with these are
worn the tull tight banded panties
like boomers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-28

visiting Mrs. PEBBLES aunts. the
Misses Houston
Mrs Il. H. Eocock aud Miss Ec,ty
h"'"ck left Tuesday for Chicago. af-
Ter "pcndinS Il month in 'Elackshurc
Mr. and Mrs. William w. Arua-
"ritc and Lois ArEabrite spent tn.
Weekend at Ocean View.
MIS- Gilbert McMannaway left
Wednesday for her HON. I'm p.,.r.-
our, after u months visit To Mrs.
y. NJ. Robinson.
MISS Nll"nc Henderson returned
'"'S week from trip To the Vel
!"Wstohe litrk ana san Francisco.
ne Two young daughters Of Or.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-28
SPOTSYLVANIA

SPorSYLVANiA. VA, Aug. 81
MISS Mary virginia Harris. who left
ten days ago for Los Angeles, CAL
sends telegram of her safe arri-
val at tina; place.
Mr.. and Mrs. William r. Beaslcy.
al richmond. are guests of MIR. and
Mrs. Frederick l.. Frazer, of River
side"
Professor j. Carridan Lyons. who
has been pursuing special cours.
at the University OF Vermont. Is now
at home preparatory to entering
upon his duties as professor in Will
liam and Mary College. of which lie
j. f. graduate.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-28

ing party at "Shandy Hall" on the
Rarpahanncck
Mrs. Wall. Harrison. of Fredcricks-
nHre. Is visiting at tho home of hcr
ur"'h'r-in-iaw, +. W. Motley. near
Misses Mary AGREE, Maudc Mintcr
an" o"riS''hr Fleet of Essex County.
are visiting Mrs w. G. Acr,r Sbnr,,,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-28

here after "a pleasant visit 10 friends
IL Eastern North Caroline and Dan
willie.
Miss fIaynic Ogborne. Of Farmvllc.
is the guest Of Miss sarah Palmer.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1921-02-04

81 Got Real Mad when Lost NV
Setting Hem" writes Mrs. Hanna,
N. j.
When went into our barn and found nv best
setter dead got real mad. One package of Rat
Snap killed six big rats. Poultry raisers should use
Kat-Snap; Comes in cakes no mixing. No smell
from dead rats. Three sizes. Prices 35c Csc 81 Is
Sold and guaranteed by
Gidley G. Mac Stroebel Bros.