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Daily globe., 1883-07-29

SPIoED BEEF. Take the bones out of
a six-pound salt flank of beef, and slit
the meat into long, thin piece sprin-
kle with pinch of each Of the follow
ing spices, mixed together. Mace, nut
meg. ginger, pepper, allspice and
handful of chopped parsley; roll it up
tightly, and place in cloth closely tied;
put into stewpan add one small onion,
one carrot, piece Of celery and small
bunch of sweet herbs. Cover with cold
water, let boil and simmer gently five
hours when cooked tie the cl 9th up
tighter and press between two boards
Let it get cold. This can be served
either plain or glazed.
Daily globe., 1883-07-29

IHE new method OF cutting up the
leaves and stones of the cotton plant is
likely to work revolution in Southern
farming The plant mixed with the
cotton seed is excellent for cattle aud
sheep. Not only may the South be able
to manufacture manure, but the pro-
duction of cotton and wool may be
made to work together and help each
other.
Daily globe., 1883-07-29

THERE is a wealthy brewer in Mon
treal who built church, and inscribed
on it, "This church was erected by
Thomas Nelson, at his sole expense.
Hebrews xx." Some of the McGil Col
lege wags got ladder one night and al
tered the inscription so as to make it
read. "This church was erected by
Thomas Nelson, at his souls expense.
He brews "-NeW York Post.
Daily globe., 1883-07-29
OUR JUVENILES.
Spelling i,e the Nursery.
!. n n - ssid Grace IN W,ll;e.

Spelling t,s the Nursery.
sc, u, n" said Grace to Willie;
"what does that spell?" ~ don't know.
He is three, and she is seven.
sc, UNI Goose?" "oh, dearl no!'
"Rooster7 Boy7 stick2" Each time
Oracle shook her curly head.
"'Tsin't oonundrums I am giving,
But 9 lesson-word instead.
"whsn little boy shoots
At rabbit, what goes off,"
Oracle said, her face study,
As she quelled little cough,
Thinking he would surely guess it.
"You're % stupidI Pm quito hoarse
Talking to you" "what goes off?
Why, the rabbit does, of course"
Daily globe., 1883-07-29
THE HAPPY MIN,
By day, no biting cares assail

By day, no biting cares assail
Ny peaceful, calm, contented breast;
BY night my slumbers never fail
OF welcome rest.
Soon as the Sun, with orient beams,
Gilds the fair chambers of the Day,
Musing trace the murmuring streams
That wend their way.
Around me Nature fills the scene
With boundless plenty and delight,
And touched with Joy sincere, serene,
bless the sight.
bless the kind, creating Power
Exerted thus for frail mankind,
At whose command descends the shower
And blows the wind.
Happy the man who thus at ease,
Content with that which Nature gives;
Him guilty terrors never seize;
He truly lives.
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Domestic Econo4,s,I.

WESTERN COOKIES. s.-One cup of sour
milk, one cup of powdered sugar, little
salt, one teaspoonful of soda mix as
soft as possible; roll thin sprinkle
with sugar slightly roll out and bake in
a quick oven.
WEE PUDDING.-Quarter OF pound
of flour, quarter of pound of butter,
quarter of pound of sugar, two eggs,
rindof lemon beat for twenty minutes;
half fill teacups and bake for twenty
minutes.
FRIED CAKEs.-Take two quarts OF
sifted -four, three teaspoonfuls Of baking
powder; mix dry and add three table
spoonfuls of lard, melted; two cups of
sugar, two eggs, two cups of cold, sweet
milk; flavor to the taste. These when
rolled in sugar are very nice.
PoUhET LA CREME. is dainty
dish for an invalid. Boil chicken. chop
or pound the flesh to paste, rub it
though wire sieve, mix with little
cream and two or three eggs. Season
with pepper and salt, put in mold,
steam and then serve hot.
CREAM P1E.--Beat three eggs and one
tablespoonful of -four to froth add a
teacup heaping full of sugar, and thick,
sweet cream sufficient to fill two COM
mon-sized, round, deep pie platters or
plates; flavor with nutmeg or lemon.
Line the plate with common pie-crust
bake in a moderate oven until done.
GRAHAM BREAD.-One quart of sour
milk, half cup of sugar, one teaspoonful
of soda, little salt, and Graham -four to
make stiff batter stir thoroughly,
turn into baking dish and let it stand for
an hour. Bake forty minutes in mod
crate oven. Gems can be made in the
same way and baked in gem irons.
BAKED INDIAN MEAL PUDDING. Into
one quart of boiling mill, stir one tea
oupful fine sifted Indian meal. add one
quart of cold milk, three well-beaten
eggs, one cup of sugar. a small teaspoon
full of salt, piece of butter as large as a
small hens egg. Flavor with nutmeg OF
common spice turn into buttered pud-
ding dish and bake two hours. Serve
with butter.
CRUnnERs.- teacupful of sugar,
three well-beaten eggs, piece of butter
the size Of an egg and little salt
knead in -four to make stiff dough
roll out about half an inch thick, cut in
strips one inch wide and six inches long;
slit one edge half through once every
half inch, join the ends together, fry in
hot lard till a nice brown. They will
keep long time.
To MAKE STEAK TENDER. three
tablespoon-fuls of salad oil and one table
spoonful of vinegar, will mixed together,
on large fiat dish, and on this lay the
steak. Salt must now be put on the
steak before it is cooked. The steak
must lie on the tender-making mixture
for at least half an hour to side the
TOUGHEST steak will succumb to this and
be perfectly tender when cooked.
OUTLETS OF CoLp MUTTON. re-
mains of cold loin or neck of mutton,
one egg, bread crumbs, brown gravy or
tomato sauce. Gut the remains of cold
loin or neck of mutton into outlets, trim
them and take away aportion of the fat,
should there be too much /; dip them in
beaten egg, sprinkle with bread crumbs,
and fry them nice brown in hot drip
ping. Arrange them on dish, and pour
around them either good gravy or hot
tomato sauce.
Daily globe., 1883-07-29
FoR OUR sHoBr-HAIBED SISTERS

FOR OUR SHORT.HAIRED SISTERS.
Says the fashion writer of the New
York Evening Post Short hair is again
in fashion, and, in spite of all that can
be or has been said to the contrary, Ia
dies are sacrificing all that remains of
their crowning glory" which is left
from the ravages of bandoline, heated
slate pencils and crimping pins, to the
Moloch of the present fashion. These
short, ripping locks are to the last de-
gree charming on some heads, but to
many ladies it is far from becoming, as
it gives them masculine appearance
not at all prepossessing; and even the
rratty. round. rosy-faced girls who turn
Daily globe., 1883-07-29

themselves into bewltenlng ntJle Uuplos
by this style of coiffure must remember
that they will be obliged to resort to the
inevitable Derby hat for head cover
ing, as bonnets, hats and the stylish lit
tie French toques cannot very well be
kept secure without some foundation to
which they may be fastened.
Daily globe., 1883-07-29

II is not the quantity of the meat, but
the cheerfulness of the guests, which
makes the feast; at the feast of the
Centaurs they ate with one hand and
had their drawn swords in the other;
where there is no peace there can be no
FEAST Clarendon.
Daily globe., 1883-07-29

CUSTOMER with red nose" Yes, I
want the hat to be of just that size. 4"
Halter" But, my dear sir, it will be so
unbecoming; SO very large, you know. 4"
Customer" Hush make it that way, I
tell you. There must be space for the
brick"
Daily globe., 1883-07-29

Cory of notice on the beach at
Brighton cit case of ladies in danger
of drowning, they should be seized by
the clothing and not by the hair, which
generally comes off.
Daily globe., 1883-07-29

A PM DELPH1A magazine makes the
statement that marriage is on the de-
crease, and 1t predicts that every twen-
tieth girl OF the next generation will be
obliged to an old maid.
Daily globe., 1883-07-29

"OH, yes" said old Mrs. Unsophisti-
cation. "It was real splendid dinner
party. We had real British Southdown
mutton from Kentucky, Roman punch
imported from Italy, and real French
black coffee cafe"
Daily globe., 1883-07-29

ANup-countryman boughta Roman can
dleandl dlightedittogoto bedby. He says
you can bet your sweet life he'll lick the
man that loaded it, if he can find him
out.
Daily globe., 1883-07-29

that they are getting the full benefit OF
a pasture unless the grass is eaten of a
little faster than it has time to grow !;
consequently all who put this method in
practice always have bare pastures and
poor cattle. The advantages to be de-
rived from allowing the grass to gain on
the cattle during the growing season are
many, among which are the following :
Cattle which are kept growing all the
time come to maturity at proper age.
Animals kept constantly on bare pas
lures never mature properly /; those kept
on good pastures do not have to work
day and night to satisfy their appetites,
or use up all their food in building up a
system worn down by partial starvation.
A good covering of grass is protection
to pasture. It is natures protection
against the effects of bad and dry wealth
er and the cold rains of winter, SO that
new grass will be growing under a COW
ering of the old crop. 1t is true that
cattle will thrive better on mixture of
Old and new grass, while the seeding of
the mature grasses will keep up the full
variety of those kinds native to the soil.
Consequently pastures thus treated pro-
duce more food for stock during the
year than those kept continually eaten
down to the bare earth. Tie practice
of keeping pastures in good condition is
easily done upon large farms, where re-
serve fields can be provided, but even
the small farmer can succeed In hav-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-04
A New City Charter.

There is a rumor that application is
about to be made to the Legislature
for a new charter for our town. As
the State Constitution enacts that the
Legislature shall provide by general
laws for the organization and classifi-
cation of cities and towns, all that
sort of effort is merely a work of su,
p~ererogation At the same time the
larger wards of Mexico are entitled to
equal representation in the City Coun-
Gil that the present charter makes pro.
vision for. Let therefore that body
exercise its present powers and pass 8
suitable ordinance to impart to each
of the large wards two delegates, so
that our city affairs a be managed
in the way the majority of the citizens
think best. There is no need fol-
change of the lines of wards, ever
were any thing of that sort practlca.
BILE. And a. to long continuance in
the council and mayoralty most PEG.
pie prefer rotation in office.
CITIZEN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-04
Trustees Sale,

WHEREAS, Frank Pierce and Ma
w ry A. Pierce, his wife, by their
deed of trust, dated July 20, 1880, and
recorded in trust book P, at page
49S of the records of Audrain county,
Missouri, did convey to the under
signed trustee the following describ-
ed real estate, situate in Audrain
county, Missouri, to-wit: The south
half of the southwest quarter of Sec
ton twenty-five (25). township fifty
one (51), of range eight (8) west, to
secur the payment of four notes in
said deed of trust described ; and,
whereas, three of said notes are due
and unpaid (; now, therefore, at the
request of the holder of said notes, [
will, in pursuance of the provisions
of said deed of trust, on
Thursday, January IL, 1888,
between the hours of nine O'Clock, a.
M, and five O'Clock, p. m, of that
day, at the east front door of the
Court House, in Mexico, Audrain
county. Missouri, sell all the last
above described real estate at public
vendue, to the highest bidder, for
cash. for the purpose of satisfying
said notes and interest thereon, and
the expenses of executing this trust.
B. F. DOBYNS,
S6-St Trustee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-04

pectus of the st. Louis Weekly POST Dis
patch, q large, eight-page paper which Is
furnished at the remarkably low rate Of
fifty cents per year. To those who desire
a city weekly we can cordially commend
the ost-Dispatch. 1t is an Independent
newspaper, clear in N and full of enter
tanning reading matter. Its market re-
ports are especially full and trustworthy.
1t is really surprising that a paper so ex-
cellent in every respect car be furnished
so cheaply, but, with modern machinery
and broad facilities, the Post Dispatch can
be produced at a cost very little above the
white paper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-04
Texas As 1t Is.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
GEORGETOWN, Texas, Dec. 25.-
For the benefit of the Ledger read
ers, l send you some condensed OBJ
servations of Texas:
There is a great variety of soil and
climate. East of Austin the soil is
generally good. West 1t is poor and
rocky. The extreme eastern portion
of the state has al abundance of tim
Der of good quality. The middle and
western portion not much timber, and
the qualityIvery poor. Almost any
thing can be raised here that can be
in Missouri-except tame grass. Cot
ton is planted all over the state, and
by nearly every body. Cotton land
is worth on an average eight dollars
per acre. One acre will average three
fourths of one bale. An average bale
is 500 lbs. 1t costs one dollar per
hundred or $500 to pick n bale
and one-tenth to gin it. Then the
bagging and ties cost two Or three
dollars more. A bale of cotton ready
for market will cost $500 cash, be-
sides the land and labor. Six to eight
bales is as much as one hand can cul-
tivate. Thus you see there is no big
money in raising cotton. even when
the season is good. Corn and wheat
do well when the season is good, but
droughts are frequent, when every
thing fails. When a farmer sells his
cotton and pays his debts he has no
money left. Any man who has some
money to start on can make money
in the stock business J'he gives it his
whole attention, but he must live a
hard life and often suffer great loss.
People here rarely have the comforts
of life and very seldom the luxurles.
The houses are not built for conve-
nience nor comfort. One seldom sees
a barn and never a COW house nor
wood shed. Stock, of all kinds, is
very indifferent. A cow that will
give one gallon of milk per day is con-
sidered a good milk cow. Stock is
never fed unless worked. Horses and
cattle are not sleek and fat as enthu-
siastic writers report, and yet Texas
boasts of having over two million dol
lars lying idle in the state treasury.
Texas is a large state and every thing
is on a large scale here, even the talk.
You seldom hear a man mention less
$4,000, and from that to $500, 600
or more, and still he may only own a
pony, pair of spurs and rope. For
tunes have been and will be made
here in the stock business, but the
same may be said of mining in Colo
RADIO.
The climate here is certainly better
in the winter than in Missouri, but
changes are very sudden and fire.
quent and they effect one more
sensibly than in Missouri. 1 believe
as many cases of consumption, bron-
chitis and such diseases originate here
as in Missouri.
When asked the best locality fol
invalids, the old settler always an.
swers farther south or farther west.
At Dallas you are directed to George.
town, at Georgetown to San Antonio.
at San Antonio to Burnie. and at Bur
ME to Saltello, Mexico. Altogether
! believe our climate is as good az
this. If a nan is doing we'll in Mis-
souri, he had better stay there.
The people of Texas call every one
a northern man who halls from north
of Arkansas and Tennessee. / ind
northern men more prosperous and
surrounded by more comforts thar
any others. Truly,
W. W. MACFARLANE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-04
Order of Publication.
Audrain Circuit Court, in vacation,
December %, 1882.
L. Phillips, plaintiff, Attach.
Vs. "-
Jno. G. Brashear, def't. nieh''

Now. at this day, it appears from
the affidavit of plaintiff, filed in this
cause. that said defendant is a nom
resident of the State of Missouri.
You, said nonresident defendant,
John G. Brashear, are therefore here
by notified Of the filing of said petit
ton, the object and general nature
of which is to obtain Judgment
against you on account for the sum
of $26.85 and interest; that your in
terest in the following lands have
been attached, to-wit: The south
east quarter and east half northwest
fourth of section four ~, and the
east half northeast quarter and north
west fourth northeast quarter and
northeast fourth northwest quarter
Of section nine, all in township fifty
two {52), range (10) west, in Audrain
county and that unless you be and
appear at the next regular term of
this court, to be begun and held at
the Court House, in the city of Mex
leo, on the fourth Monday in Janua-
ry next, and On or before the third
day thereof answer the plaintiff g
petition the same will be taken as
confessed and judgment rendered
accordingly.
And it is further ordered that a
copy hereof be published in the Mex
leo Weekly Ledger, q newspaper
printed and published in the city of
Mexico, Missouri.
A true copy from the records. Wit
ness my hand and the seal of said
court, this December %, 1882.
JNO. j. STEELE, Clerk.
GEO. ROBERTSON, plff's atty. 1874
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-04
Testimonial from Mr.. Robt. ]. Burdette,

From the Era, Fairhaven. 1881.
We have received the following per-
sonal from Mr.. Burdette the ssHawk-
eye man. concerning Major Dane.
II see Major H. c. Dane is going to
to take your people up the Rhine
and over the Alps and 1 want to say
that one of the p~leasantest evenings
in your course of lectures will be that
tramp with Major Dane. His descrip-
tive powers are equal to a %stereopti-
con, he is eloquent and polished, his
lectures abound with information and
instruction, and are e~alivened by hu-
NOR that Is bright and natural as the
sunshine. You will like Major Dane,
and if the audience is as large as the
lecture is good, standing room will
be at a premium. / have followed
him in many courses and have heard
nothing but words of praise for his
lectures"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-04

A. G. Armstrong, manager of the
Opera House received a telegram from
the Hess Comic Opera company of
New Orleans, to hold Tuesday, Jan.
9th. The company is composed of
80 well selected and talented artists,
and is one of the strongest and finest
organizations in America. The amuse-
ment goers of this city are being fur
nished a fine selection of attractions.
Our courteous and genial manager
Armstrong will manage the opera
house the ensuing year, and the sea-
son promises to be a successful one.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-04

One of the most enjoyable social
events of last week was a dinner given
to Mr.. and Mrs. d. B. Hurd, Of Mex
leo, by Miss Mamie Overstreet.-St.
Louis Globe Democrat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-04
Kind Words.

To the Editor of the LEDGER
LADDONIa, Mo-, Dec. 3f.-Enclosed
you will find 81 80 for the LEDGER to Jan.
l, 's4. would be lost without it.
Yours, &C. c. c. CLARK.
The above is a fair sample of the letters
we are receiving this week, which show
that the LEDGER will boom in 1888, as
usual.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-04

The 4. o. U. W. Lodge of this city last
week elected the following officers: j. J.
Winscott, NJ. w; Jos. Spence, G. F.; w.
j. Robinson, o.; d. T. Gentry, R.; E. S.
Frsst, E.; A. G. Gass. G.; W. Sims, 1. W.
A. Garrett, o. W; Joel Guthrie, Trustee
S. NJ. Dodson and j. W. Runner, Medica
Examiners.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-04
Correct.

From the Nevada Mail.
George NJ. Gill, of Mexico, Mo-, favored
the Nail with a call last Tuesday. Mr..
Gill is looking around for a business loca-
ton and thinks well of Nevada. He is a
pleasant gentleman and a first-class bust
ness man, and should he conclude to 10
cate in u midst may rest assured of a
cordial and hearty welcome.
We are in hope George will go into
business in Mexico. He is one of the best
business men we even met.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-04
Literary LaddOnia.

From the Laddonia Enterprise.
Z. c. kennen was elected president
Judge B. II. Wilder, vice-president; A. L
Bryarly, secretary and Mrs. Josie Council
treasurer, of the literary society last
Thursday night. Mrs. ]. Cornell was ap.
pointed to edit the society's paper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-04

A little Maine girl, who was bound
to have one of Hoods Sarsaparilla
PLAQUES that were given away in the
drug stores to customers who expend
ed a quarter of a dollar and upwards,
after being driven away for not hav-
ing the necessary change, finally walk
ed in and asked and paid for eight
postage stamps and one postal card.
She got the PLAGUE, but the clerk is
not yet reeonciled.
Marshall, No., is to be lighted with
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-04
FOR SALE.

4 GOOD FARM, six miles west Of Mex
n leo. LOO acres, so under fence; good
house and fair out-houses: 8 coed wells
and 2 excellent ponds. 922 per acre for
the land or 42S per acre for the land with
crop. 80 acres of corn and II of oats.
This Is a good bargain.
tt E. D. HURDLE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-04
Commissioners Sale Of Lands,

D Y virtue of an order of sale issued from the
Dofice Of the Clerk Of the Circuit Court of
Audrain county, Mo-, dated Dec. 18th, 1852. and
to me delivered, I will, N
Friday. the 26th day OF January, A. D., 1883,
sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for
cash, az the east front door OF the court house
IN said Audrain county, and during the session
Of the Circuit Court, all the following lands in
Audrain county. Mo-. viz The southeast quar-
ter and east half southwest quarter Of section
fouf, and east half northeast quarter and north
west One-fouTth Of northeast quarter and north
east one fourth Of northwest quarter Of section
nine in township fffty-two. range ten. west. for
the purpose Of partition among the heirs Of John
Brashear deceased. ID. Z. SHEA, -
STAT Commissioner,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-04

Marshall, Mo-, is to be lighted with
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-04

IH0Mrsos STATION, Mo, October TIA 1852. This to certify that have used OIL
DEL, and known others to use 1t with success. and believe Ito bel good and rSMk
all it is recommended fol. IL used according to directions. a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-04

Our Electric Womb
THE GREATEST HOUSEHOLD REMEDY THAT H.s
FERED ON EARTH FOR ALL NERvoisS e 70
ACHES AND PAIN -
TT CURES THE THE FOLLOWING LIsEAsFs -
THREE MINUTES TO THREE DAYS = %
rheumatism. inflammation of Kidneys, Dintbo..
Sprains, Burns ana Scalds, Tightnes /. :
Stiff Joints, Fresh Cuts and Bruises, Cotarrh
NEURALGIA. Corns and Frosted Feet, Earacha
Headache, Bunions and Chilblains, Toothaeh.
Pam in Side, Colds, Cramps
Pain in Breast, Cough, Collie,
Pain in Shoulder, Group, Choersm.
Psin in Back, Sore Throat, Diarrhea .ass &
This great remedy should be in the hands of every one, as it is -
der. and By having q bottle or two on hand ready for use it not m, -
going miles after physician, probably In a storm or dead hour of ne ~
suffering pains and torture, and probably may be the means of saving s. - 8
can be no dangerin using ii, as it lis perfectly harmless when user ses 49,
tons. It Is composed Of purely vegetable matter, such as nature hs sa14tS
wonderful healing and sedative properties. and dis prepared DIM the mo- -
ner. BY applying and rubbing with the hands it penetrates to te -
course anays pain instantly. Iii s also mice, clean preparation-noS. ~ -
clothing or blistering any one, as is the case with filthy nnimen,s -
mon oils. coal oil, etc. and at the same time it is a safe and vaiu.p aaAPN4&
internally whenever a stimulant is required.
For horses it has equal for the care of rheumatism, sweener. -
a specific and should be In the hands of every one who owns a horse H.
that wish a good and reliable remedy will find it to their interest q :
Electric Wonder, a 1t fills s. many important indications both As an hm@=
ternal remedy for mn beast.
And another fact in favor of our Electric Wonder and other iusav ].
ounces more medicine than any other package of this class of inches q
chase for the same amount of money. So by purchasing our Eecris -
not only have the best remedy on earth for curing acute pains and -
but also have the ceeapest ever offered to the public. ' u s1s
We could produce hundreds of testimonials proving its ondeyfu -. s
that our Electric Wonder is the greatest triumph for relieving and crsl&
has eve been offered to the public. If it does not prove satsfactor 49,
bottle and we will refund the money. Price, so cents and 81. For aks
j. f. I.yrE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-01-04

And all other druggists and dealers generally, or DE. J. N. Koosr1..
Office, first door east ofthe NJ E. Church on Liberty S. ~