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The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1889-06-20

hEIOhIs
To THE TRUSTEES OF THE QUEENS
Hospital:
GenHemen--I have the honor to
submit the following report for the
quarter ending May 81, 1889:
The number of patients at present
in the Hospital is 80; viz: 10 Ha-
waiians (l2 males, 3 females), 2
Chinese, A japanese and IS of other
nationalties; % paying.
The number of admissions during
the quarter was 76, viz: "a Ha-
waiians (l8 males, 6 females), 7
Chinese, 8 japanese and 81 of other
nationalities.
Discharged, "a, viz; 33 Hawaii
ans 10 males, IA females), A Chi
nese, 8 japanese and 32 of other
nationalities.
Deaths l2; viz: 5 Hawaiians 6
males, 2 females), 2 Chinese, 8
japanese and 2 of other nationali-
ties.
The causes of death were as fol-
lows Accident !, cancer of sto-
mach /, consumption 4, debility /,
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POlynesian Races---Wanted

A S many copies as can be obtained of
IA the first volume only of Fornan.
der's "Polynesan Races" for which
good prices will be paid.
27S lw j. II. BROWN.
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raised OF possible scarcity OF
labor.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1889-06-20
TO LET
FOR SALE

AE# A r''p in perfect pc4fs tn%d,1G order !;
A@1E1SEA2sd1E roomy light and easy
iiding, Side curtains, cushions and
leather work faultless; paint new. Ap.
ply AT this oflcs, S70 Il
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TREAsURER's REPORT.
To THE BOARD of TRUSTEES OF THE
QUEENS HOSPITAL:

Gentlemen-I have the honor to
furnish this the sixtieth semi mi-annual
report of the Treasurer of the
Queens Hospital, showing the re-
ceipts and disbursements during the
six months ending the 31st May,
1889, and the present financial con-
dition of the corporation.
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10 LET

~ a \ HOUSE situated in Ka-
EsSsta ~ piolanl Park. Good
eiSxaAA8 bathing Apply 10
j. T. WAREHOUSES;
279 Queen.slreet Store.
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Amount from Hawaiian
Treasury on account of
Hawaiian Seaman and Pas
senger tax for months
ending 81 Dec, S2,l75.75,
and for 8 months ending 81
March, sl.442.25..........s 81 3,6ls 90
Amount from Interior De-
partment on account of Le-
gislative Appropriation to
81 March. ..!............ $500 90
Amount rents collected. 2,l25 o.
mount interest collected e.. 4S7 &c
Amount receipts from pay
patients Dec. S547.75, Jan.
$55S.25, and Feb $780,;
-Sl,306.75. Mar. SSS0.2i,
April S472, and May
S4S6. 25-$l ,33S.50. Acc.
overdue of L. II. Anthou
&l III b0
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08
AT the Exposition.

Superintendent Steele and his as
sistants have all they can do at
tending to the wants of the visitors
to the Exposition. Such grand
display was never before seen in
the building and such interest was
never before taken. Every nook
was filled with sight-seers yerter-
day and at times it was with diff
Guilty that an entrance to the build
ing could be obtained. Among the
exhibitors are the following: Mrs.
Robert Price, Mrs. Maj. Withers.
Mrs. w. NJ. Rosamond Mrs. R. M.
White, Miss Hisey, Miss Matte
Carter, Mrs. DR.. Crawford, Mrs,
John Woods, Mrs. Tom Helm.
Mrs. S. S. Craig, Mrs. Hardesty
Mrs. Betsy Clark, Mrs. A. A. Wei
mer, Mrs. Lulu Smith, Mrs. Geo.
LaForce, Mrs. P. P. Nicholas, Mrs
W. A. Sharp, Mrs. W. D. Harri
son, Mrs. James Brown, Miss Ute
Headington, Miss Maggie Brough'
ton, Columbia, Mo-; Mrs. n. 7
Wilson, Topeka, Kansas; Mrs. DR..
Stenrauf, st. Charles, and scores O
others.
Five postal cards, each contain
ing over 1900 written words
are on exhibition.
A pair of beautiful steer horns
highly finished, are on the secont
floor. They are owned by Judg'
S. NJ. Edwards.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08
PERSONAL

Joe Douglas, of Columbia, is in
town.
"Chat' Sumner and family are
back from Texas.
Ned Rodes is over from Fulton
to attend the races.
Miss Nadine Bush, of C~entralia,
is the guest of Miss Rose Hite.
C. H. Eubank, a leading stock.
man of Saline, is here for the week,
George Longman, of the St,
Louis Rural World, is in the city
Miss Jennie Worrell, after 6
pleasant visit in Moberly, is home
B. J. Brown and Frank Prathel
and Will Prather, of Columbia, are
attending the races.
Ernest Conger, publisher of tht
Linneus Bulletin, one of the bes'
papers in the State, is here tt
spend the week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08
THE BOGUS MESSIAH.
HIS Followers Giving the Georges
officials Lots of Trouble.


SAVANNAH, GA, Aug. 3.-Sheriff
Smith, of Liberty, brought James,
the self.styled Messiah, and re-
ligious fanatic, to Savannah, and
sent HIM up to Milledgeyille yester-
day, under his brothers care. He
viii be placed in the asylum where
the imposter Bell already lodges.
King Solomon, Queen Mary and
Nebuchadnezzer are in Jail. There
are twelve of the riotous worship
ers in prison and Is out on bail.
The woman Walker whom Bell
beat in his exorcism has died.
Three accessories to her death are
in Jail charged with murder. Most
of the culprits are charged with
assault with intent to kill.
Nebuchadnezzar, who is in Jail
with King Solomon, eats grass on
all fours when an opportunity ls
given him to Craze. A week from
Monday those IN jail will have a
hearing before the county court.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08
ATOMS.


Correspondence Of the Ledger.
AUxvAssE, Mo-, August w.
D. Frisbie returned from Chicago,
Saturday.
Misses Minnie and Amy Hutts
returned to Fulton, after a pleasant
visit to friends here.
G.. R. Adams and wife have re.
turned from St. Paul, Duluth and
other points, after a pleasant trip.
w. A. Gregory, Of Fulton, is
erecting a five room cottage for W.
M. Lawrence.
Miss Mary Watts went to Fay.
cite, Monday, to attend the wed.
ding of her aunt, Miss Katie Watts
Miss Annie McAfee is the guess
of Alice Purdee, of C~entralia, this
week.
Miss Bette Day is visiting in
Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08
Resolutions of RESPECT.

On July 81, 1889, Rush Hill
Lodge No. IS, I. o.. @. F. was call
ed upon to pay their last tribute to
an Odd Fellow, to our worthy
brother, DIR. George III. Dunbar,
who leaves a ioveing wife and one
child to mourn his death. The
funeral services were preached at
the Baptist Church in Mexico, Mo-,
of which he was a member. After
which the beautiful ceremonies of
Odd Fellowship we're duly OBJ
served. Thus were lain to rest the
mortal remains of a worthy be-
loved brother. Our lodge was
kindly assisted in the funeral GER
emonies by several brothers from
Laddonia and Mexico lodges. The
lodge adopted the following resolu-
tions:
WHEREAs,it has pleased the Gre
ator and Ruler of the universe to
take from u midst our we'll be-
loved brother, George II. Dunbar,
whose death occurred on July 20,
1889. Therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death of
Bro. Dunbar, our lodge has lost a
devoted and consistent Odd Fell
low; one who regarded his lodge
as his family and who was always
willing to lend a helping hand to
cheer the sick and sorrowing, and
encourage the faint-hearted; and
while we shall sadly miss his
counsel, and presence at our meet
ings, we feel that our loss will be
his gain. Therefore be it
Resolved, That in his death the
community has lost an upright,
honest and Christian citizen, and
that his family is bereft of thai
which is dearest to them on earth
an affectionate husband and a kind
and loving father. Therefore, be il
ResolUed, that we extend to his
family u sincere and heartfelt,
sympathy, and that eur charter be
draped in mourning, and that the
members wear the usual badge fol
thirty days; and that these resolu
tons be spread upon the records o.
our lodge and a copy of the same
be presented to the family. Also
a copy be furnished the Laddonis
Herald and Mexico papers ane
Triple Link for publication.
J. B. CLARK, JR.,
Jos. LIEBLER,
GEO. w. CULVER,
Committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08
Pelts in a Legal Tender.


1t is not a generally known his
torical fact that from 1774 to 1884
the Territory now known as Ten
lessee formed a part of North
Carolina, and that in 1885 the
Tennesseans, becoming dissatisfied
with their Government, organized
a State Government under the
name of "Franklin, which was
maintained for some years. The
State afterwards dissolved, and
Territorial Tennessee was again
linked to North Carolina. The
following is among the laws passed
by the Legislature of the State OF
Franklin. We copy it as found in
a speech by Daniel Webster ON the
currency of 1885:
Be it enacted by the General As.
sembly ofthe State of Franklin and
it is hereby enacted by the authori'
ty of the same that from the frs
day of January, 1889, the salaries
of the officers of the Common
wealth be as follows:
His Excellency the Governor
per annum, 1000 deer skins.
His Honor the Chief Justice, pei
annum, 500 deer SKINS.
The Secretary to his Excellency
the Governor, per annum, 400 rae
coon skies.
The Treasurer to the State, 45(
raccoon skins.
Each County Clerk, 300 beaver
skins.
Clerk of House of Commons, 2O(
raccoon skins.
Members of the Assembly, pc,
diem, three raccoon skins.
Justices fees for signing a war
rant, one muskrat skin.
To the Constable for serving
warrant, one mink skin.
Enacted into the law the 18tl
day of October, 1856, under tn
great seal of the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08
Tilden's m

John Toward in the New York Press.
Mr. Tilden, by the way, had q
remarkable memory. While sit.
ting on a sofa in the governors
room, at the side of the casket in
which the body of Horace Greedy
reposed, the first rest the great
editor had known in many long ano
anxious months, Mr.. Tllden re-
counted the death bed scene, with
date and place and minute c1rcum'
stance, of every President and Vice
President of the United States. II
was a most remarkable exhibit q
intelligent recollection.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08
LACONICS.
Correspondence Of the Ledger.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
LADDoNIA, No, Aug. Mrs.
Pendleton, Misses Ada Raftery and
Minnie Landrum were visiting in
Barry, Illinois, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noah M1tchell's
babe was buried here last Friday.
A funeral sermon was preached by
Rev. Vardeman, of Mexico. He
also preached here on Sunday, sub.
ject, "What constitutes a prosper.
Gus church."
Rev. Woody filed his regula,
appointments here on Sunday
Mrs. Eastman, living south o.
town, is very sick.
Mrs. Allison Price, north oftown
is not expected to live. Her dis
ease is cancer of the stomach.
Mrs. R. w. Pearson is on tn,
sick list.
| Mrs. Nola Underwood, of Slut
CART, Arkansas, is spending tn,
summer with her parents, Mr.. ant
Mrs. R. W. Pearson. Her hus
band, Mr.. John Underwood, cam,
this week on a visit aud will re
main a few days.
Many Laddonians attended tn
Vandalia picnic, and the Mexic'
Fair will be we'll attended by tn
people here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08
BENTON CITY BRIEFS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
BENTON Cry, Mo-, Aug. T.
Robert Dyer shipped one car of
hogs to st. Louis, Monday.
Mrs. Taylor Northcu.t is visiting
friends and relatives in Martins.
burg this week.
Mrs. Watts and children are al
Bridgeton visiting relatives.
Miss Nora Billiard, of Martins
burg, paid Benton a short visit this
week.
Henry Shuts was in Benton,
Monday, looking after his property
Mrs. John Rulof and son, Wal.
ter, who have been visiting Mr.
Waters, returned to st. Louis
| Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08

The Democrats Of Audrain coun-
ty and the ssventb district should
follow Senator Vests advice and
organize at once. It is true we
have an overwhelming majority
around these parts, but that is no
reason we should go to sleep and al
low the enemy to gain a foothold.
The Democrats on Youngs Creek
took the leadin Audrain some time
since and have a rousing big club
organized and growing. Every
school district in Audrain county
should have q live, progressive tar.
III reform club, which should meet
1t least twice . month and discuss
the live issues of the day. Plenty
eff literature viii be forthcoming,
and the pleasure and education re.
sultilig from such meetings will
bring forth fruit which, when ripe
viii make the Republicans sicl
unto death. Reading and think.
ing among voters Is what the Be
R1blican party is trying e put ,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08
LaCresse Lumber Company.

The Lacrosse Lumber Company
was established in 1873, and are
wholesale and retail dealers in
Lumber, Lath and Shingles. The
firm has a Wholesale yard ano
planning mill at Louisiana, Mo.
with branch yards at Mexico, Mar,
shall, Auxvasse, Fulton, Higgins
vile, Laddonia, Blackburn, Odessa
Vandalia and Bowling Green
Largest stock; best grade, dry lum
Der, fair treatment, lowest prices.
large sheds, r some of the in
ducements to trade with this firm
Use Lacrosse Lumber Company
Ready Mixed Paints.
We would solicit your patronage
and think We carry such stocks il
quantity and quality to not fail t.
give you satisfaction. Be sure ant
call on us before buying. VIM
Angle, who is one of the most ex
perienced lumber men in the State
has charge of the Mexico yards
Don't buy until you get an est
mate from him. He is Away
ready to figure for you whether yo1
buy or not. Give him a call. Jus
south Of Public Square, Mexico
| Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08

The man who says the Mexico
Fair is "nothing but a horse race''
evidently passes all of his time on
the grand-stand and only goes out
in the afternoon. The cattle,
sheep, mule, poultry, and other
departments are all complete, and
some most excellent stock is on ex-
hibition. Art and Agricultural
Halls ere both packed from top to
bottom with things good to look at
and good to eat. The Fair, outside
of the horse department, is one OF
the very best in the whole country
and more than worth the price Of
admission. The horse trotting is
only aside issue thrown in for goet
measure.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08
DR.. Dunbar Coming.
mn ~ pryunau

Only four more days and DIR. Dunbar win
leave for Higginsville, IL he is advertised TO ns
there the eth, next Thursday. AL who are sui
fering with nm eye, Ell. catarrh or threattsouhie
should go and consult this great specialist be-
fore he leaves. During his stay here for the
past three weeks we have had a chance to test
his medical skiii. Miss Title Chancellor, WAC
resides near Old Franklin, had her Dyes treated
by several eminent physicians, for the pasl
twelve years, without meeting with any sac
cess, her trouble being a chronic case of grann-
lated lids and inverted eye. lashes, which turned
in and irritated the sye.ball. DR.. Dunbar remov
ed the ~granuiation and cut a piece out of the lids
Just skin deep. and stitched the eyes together IN
a skillful manner. The operation was per
formed with success, and left no scars or dis.
Agurement whatever. Miss Title loft for home
last Tuesday with lasting gratitude for Dr.. Dun
bar, who had treated her case so successfully.
Also, Mr. ]. w. Lyle brought his son Richard
here for treatmentfor catarrh trouble. He was
troubled with a severe headache at times, drop.
ping down OF mueus from his head, nose
stopped mp at times. ringing noise in his head
no appetite, at times general health bad. DR.
Dunbar put him under q regular course OF
treatment. He began to improve, and gained
six pounds in weight since the Doctor com,
menced treatment, and is still improving. Mr.
Lyle was uneasy about his son, as his catarrf
had affected his bronchial tubes and was liable
to terminate in consumption. We could I'LL on
columns with the wonderful improvements DIR
Dunbar made with other patients, but our lin
| tied space win not admit Of it Remember
Monday next is the Doctors last day at Hote
| Howard, where he has his medical parlor
| Examination and consultation ~free.-Fdset.
| mo- Advertiser, Aug. 90. 1888.
DR.. j. E. Dunbar arrived here Friday ant
found many patients awaiting him. The fac
that he returns every few years is the best argu
ment that could possibly be offered in his favor
HIS success in the past has made him man.
friends, and, as he is q courteous, clever gen
tleman, he is always welcomed back to an!
place he has ever visited. He is quartered a
Hotel Wisdom, where he il busily engaged il
relieving the afflicted who are suffering witt
diseases he proposes to treat.-Bospling Greer
MOI Times, JanaAry Is, 1889
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08
A Pleasant Party.

A pleasant party gathered at the
Florence Hotel last evening to dc
henors to Miss Blanche Owings'
guest, Miss Jennie Worrell, Of
Mexico. The party consisted Of
about thirty couples, who spent
the evening in pleasant amuse'
ments, such as dancing in the large.
new dining hall, etc. Excellenf
music was furnished by Profs. Sci.
bert and Goethe. Refreshments
were served at IL O'Clock an6
the happy party broke up and wen
to their homes well pleased with
their evenings enjoyment. Miss
Jennie Worrell leaves for her home
in Mexico to-day after a two weeks
visit with Miss Blanche Owings.-
Moberly Monitor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08
NEW HOPE ITEMS.
Correspondence of the Ledger.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
New HOPE, Aug. Nv. I.
Winans is home from a visit in
Galloway.
Oats averaged 80 bushels and
wheat 20 per acre out here.
R. T. Freeman has some fine
stock entered at the Fair.
James Stanford is hsme from
Texas on a visit.
Prof. Rust will teach at Jackson
school house this winter.
Mr.. Alex. Martin is going to
build a new barn.
Mr.. ]. Mason, of ILL.,, is here on
business.
Rev. Mr.. Jesse will begin a pro-
tracted meeting at Union Chapel,
Aug. IL.
The singing meetings held al
Richard Muir's and led by Thos
Harlow were largely attended.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08
Pools on To-day's Races.

In the 2:37 tret, nineteen entries.
including Ayers Hambletenian, o.
this city, Walter Z. was the ia
vorite at $40; Jaliscc brought S.:
Sir Launcelot, SO; field, SO.
In the second race there are
twelve entries. Victor Wilkes
brought $40; Edgar A, 81; Atlas
81; field, So.
The betting in the 2:37 was live
ly, some pools running to $3.50.
In the trot, foals of 1885, Ash
more and Tornado are entered
No pools.
The yearling trot will be con
tested by Pat Stanton, Lulu Stan
ton, Tom Purdy, Walter Lewis
Saline and Frederick Geary. NJ
pools.
In the ga mile dash Warfellow
st. Simon, Pamela and Bell Ma
hone. No pools.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08
Grand Basket Picnic.

On Saturday, August IL, four
miles southeast of Mexico and
about four miles southwest of Ben
ton City, Mo-, at the beautiful pic
mic grounds on the Ridge Road.
Good dancing floor, good music,
fun for the young and q good time
for older people. A base ball
match has been arranged, and good
swings and amusements of all
kinds on the grounds. Lemonade,
Ice Cream and Cigars. The grounds
will be under the management of q
responsible committee, and order
will prevail. John Dermody,
Neal Sheahan, David Herring, Ed,
Dermody, John Hayden, commit.
tee. Bring well filled baskets.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08

Correspondence of the Ledger.
PRAIRIE HOME, Mo-, August7.-
We have been waiting for rain for
several days, SO as to make our
report more favorable. but no rain
has yet reached us. As a conse-
quence, the prospects for corn are
slim. Mr.. Phillip Shire, with his
steam thresher, is doing excellent
work in this section. Mr.. Shire al
one time threshed 65 bushels in Ia
minutes; at another time, he got 81
bushels out IN just IL minutes.
This is a great wheat country, even
If corn is o little short at times.
James Rose, J. II. Rogers, John
Sullivan and solomon Snook
all have some great wheat.
PIONEER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08
A Blood FURTHER for ss cents.

While the merits of the various
blood purifiers are being shown up
to the best advantage possible by
their several manufacturers, we
would suggest to persons feeling
the need Of such a medicine, that
they try a dose of St. Patrick's
Pills, and assure them that they
will not only be surprised but de-
lighted with the result. Those
who wish to feel the animation,
buoyancy and clear-headedness Of
youth should take st. Patrick'e
Pills. For sale by G. r. Gibbs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08
From the New YORK World.

A young gentleman, rather big in
pretension, small in purse and
ready in wit, asked a soubrette to
have some refreshments. She &C.
cepted the invitation.
"What will you take to drinkP''
asked the young man.
"Well,' she replied, languidly,
ssI'll guess I'll have some cham.
payne"
He looked at her quietly ans
said. .sGuess again!',
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08
Visitors at the Fair,

While in the city and if you have
a few moments to spare, 1t would
be no more pro6tibly spent than at
Pollard's Jswelry House, whether
you wish to make a purchase OF
net. You will find affable and
obliging clerks to..entertain you. Nc
house in the country has a better
reputation for upright and honora'
BILE dealing in every respect. 5-t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08

]. PARKE RUTHERFORD, the Mex
leo agent for the Missouri Hedge
Company, is located at the Wind
sor, and would be pleased to meet
Audrain farmers. He is a clever
gentleman and represents a first-clas
company. 1t will prove beneficial
to farmers who want a first-class
fence to see Mr.. Rutherford, who
will take pleasure in showing you
the merits of his fence.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08
AuTA pientn

Ne. 1s1, Dye school house, APP
pointed j. ne. KunlkeI a committee
of enc to arrange for the anticipated
picnic. This Is the third lodge
pledged and the picnic will as.
surediy come of. Other lodges
will do win to give notice as soon
as possible and have q voice in Sc.
lecting the time, place, &c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08

Our friend, Cass Hagan, has re-
turned from his vacation trip north,
and is back in his old position as
salesman with L. Phillip, the reli-
able clothier of Mexico. Cass has,
by his strict attention to business,
and by the GENIAL whsle-souled way
with which he treats all his friends
and the public In general, won fol
himself an enviable reputation
which places him in the front rani
with the leading statesmen Of Mis-.
sour. dGw1t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08

D. S. Ross, of Wintersville,
Ohio, is in Audrain visiting rela-
tives here and will likely locate
here soon. He likes this county
and all bis many friends r anxl-
Gus for him to stay with US.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08

G. F. CLARg's Robert Rysdyk
won the stallion trot in three
straight heats without a single
skip. He made very good time
but could have moved a good deal
faster if it had been necessary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08

EVERYBODY was Loud in praise
of the LEDGER this morning, and
with one voice said it was a fail
type of Mexico's enterprise. Such
words of appreciation crafty and
stimulate a newspaper man fully
as much as good fat ads. The
LEDGER aims to give the news in q
concise and readable shape, and
when our efforts are appreciated
we are supremely happy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08
Keene's New Cafe.

Writ Keene has moved his res
taurant to elegant new quarters on
South Washington street, near
Promenade.
Mr.. Keene will be delighted to
see all his friends and customers
The finest ice cream and refresh
ment parlors in the city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08

LosT.-Between the Ringo and
the Ferris Opera House last night,
a gentleman's cameo ring. Finder
will leave at Ringo and get reward.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08

PROFESSIONALS who travel all
over the country carrying of
the premiums in the Floral Hall
departments of the county fairs
should DO barred by the judges, il
possible. These travelling profes.
SIGNALS discourage all home and
wholesome competition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08

The Mexico Fair is being attend
ed by representative men from all
parts of Missouri and adjoining
States. All the visitors are loud
in praise of Mexico and her insti-
buttons. The Fair is worth thou
sands of dollars to Mexico and Au-
drain county as an advertisement
Of our resources and enterprise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08

THERE is no jim-crow economy
or jerk-water enterprise about the
Mexico Fair Association. 1t is
run on broad, liberal principles,
and hence its success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1889-08-08

LOOK at Mexico's morning pa
pers. Glance at u water-works.
Squint your eye at our electric
light. Ride on our street cars, ETC.,
etc. Who says Mexico is not a