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Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15
Long Breath VIII Prevent Cold.

When chilled by exposure to cold
take q long breath with the mouth firm
ly shut. Repeat this several times un-
til you begin to feel the heat returning
The long breath quickens the pulse,
and this causes the blood to circulate
faster. The blood flows into all parts
of the veins and arteries and gives out
n great deal of heat. 1t is stated that
long, deep breath. held as long us pos
sible, will close the pores of heated
skin. and the danger of taking cold, on
stepping outdoors, may be thus guard.
ed against.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15
DOG TAKES LONG JOURNEY.
rramps All the Way From Oklahoma {
HTraDutIca

MuscAtlue, lows.
Muscatine. Ia, Aug. 13.-The large
Newfoundland dog known as Frank
belonging to G. w. Franklin of this
city, arrived home from FL Reno, Okla.
Sunday morning afoot. At its masters
door the dog collapsed and seemed
about to die from fatigue, but 1t was
revived by the use of restoratives. Its
toenails were Worn almost entirely off
from constant contact With the hot
roads and its feet swollen three times
their natural size.
The dogs owner had loaned him to
his brother Melvin Franklin, when the
latter started for Ell Reno to engage in
the race for Oklahoma land. The party
left Muscatine May Is and arrived at
lei Reno three weeks ago. A letter said
the dog was still there.
The first information of the dogs ar
,!val home was given when he knocked
on the door with his paw. Mrs. Frank
lin saw him and rushed into the yard.
followed by the four children. Floyd,
five Years old, stopped over the dog and
said, Frank don't die" and the dog
licked his hand.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15
Adyertl.ing for pe. Moln.s.

Des Moines. Aug. 14.-Hon. Frank 1
Herriott Of this city. formerly deputy
treasurer of state, a gifted scholar and
deep student of affairs, has recently
finished writing a sketch of the city OF
Des Moines. to be included In volume
to be published In the fall by c. p. Put.
nam's Sons, entitled Historic Towns OF
the Western States" Des Moines viii
be the only city represented from
Iowa. and 1t was chosen not so much
because of its historic character as the
fact that 1t is typical Of the towns ant
cities Of the state.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15

The Cook of Spotlcss Town. YOU see,
Who takes the cake as you'll agree.
She holds it in her fingers now.
1t isn't light-but anyhow
Twill Tighten her domestic Woe
n cake of plain S.APOLlO.
This lean NJ ID. is Doctor Brown,
Who fares but ill in Spotess Town.
The town is so confoundcd clean
III is no wonder lie is lean.
He's lost all patients now, you know,
Because they use SAPOLlO.
a strong interest soon sprang up as
to the location and environment Of
Spotless Town, III response to which an
excellent map WAS published, and the
territory was named Shining State.
Spotless Town. i'm Sparkling County,
was designated as the capital.
This municipality was in the middle
of a section of country possessed of
great natural advantages in the way
of water courses, hills and plains. 1t
had. however, one disadvantages that
of proximity to Il most unsal,lbrious
and offensive region. the very name of
which. "l'ilthy State" perfectly de-
scribcd its character. 1t was. never
theless. but Il short time before the con-
trast With this unpromising section be-
came beneficial to the citizens of Spot
less Town. Lots were bought and
houses built by persons who were glad
OF the opportunity to escape from such
places as Grimeville. Dingy Village.
and that branch of Muddy River known
as Rusty Fork.
1t must be understood that there are
many things about residence in this
town that appeal to the thrifty; for in.
stance,
They need no lamps in Spotlcss Town,
Because the town is always bright.
For when the sun is shining down,
The pots aud pans shed forth their
light.
You ask the girls what makes them so,
They'll answer quick, S.APOLIO.
Spotless Town has IL well-attended
church. Ii has Il club which announces
the election of William Mckinley as an
honorary member. That it has a Town
Council where the executive action is
repeatedly used to promote cleanliness
and suppress bad morals.
Lawbreakcrs are almost unknown
among the residents. Even the people
who arc not profcsscdly godly are very
clean. Storelleepers are happy because
they have 10 bad debts, and their Gus
toners enjoy life because they have no
fear of substitution. and toddling
child can do the family marketing MS
we'll as her mother,
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15
CHEERS FOR TOM WAY.
ti,. Apprcciatiyo Ncishbors Got B.no
md Eacennda Him

Britt, la, Aug l4--The friends and
neghbors of Thomas a. Way, Joined
by the Britt band teride1ed him a mag
nificent ovation last evening in front
of his office. After the purpose of tho
gathering was announced by John a.
Seniif to the assenblage. continuous
cheering and calling for Mr.. Way
brought him from his office and he re-
sponded With q few fitting remarks.
closing by saying that while he appre-
aiated the numerous congratulations of.
fercd and the victory Won, the reception
given him by his old time friends and
fellow townsmen was the most
gratifying OF all, amply repaying him
for what little he had done for his
friends, A. b. Cummins, and the repub.
iican party.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15
Catholic Foreste,..

Detroit, Aug 10. TIE seventh annual
International convention of the Catholic
oluef OF F'oresters opened here today
%ith %ith nigh mass IN St. Aloysius church
Bishop Foley delivered an impressive SER
mon mon to the ~, delegates present At the
liist session the appointment Of commit
tees was the principal business
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15
No SHOW ABOUT THIS.
The Parents OF the Marrying Young People
Didn't Have Any Either.

Webster City, Ia, Aug. 14-Fred
Clagg and Miss Fannie Houck, .wo OF
Webster City's smart set, were mar
ried Sunday evening. No one knew
that the event was to take place. not
even the parents of the contracting
parties. They had been keeping COM
pany for some time. Saturday even
ing just before Clerk Meadow closed
the office Clagg secured his license and
bound the clerk to secrecy. Sunday
evening about 8 o'clock the young peo-
pie repaired quietly to the home OF
Rev. b. r. Shook and We're married.
Going back then to the home OF the
bride Mr.. Clagg introduced his wife tc
her astonished parents. Yesterday the
newly welded couple left for Okoboji,
where they will spend a week before
returning to the city. The Houck fam
fly feel that their consent should have
been asked as 1t could readily have
been gained and saved the gossip at.
tendant upon the affair.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15
Some c.rntcie Mon on,s.

Pittsburg, Aug. 13.-Ten men left the
lower Union plant of the Carnegie
company today and explained that the
rest of the crew. to the number of
twenty-five, will follow them. About
l60 boys on the day turn in the butt
welding department of the National
Tube works at Mckeesport Joined the
strikers this mesS::......s:.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15
CREAMERY PARTIALLY DESTROYED
Ere Does Damage to n Farmers' Institu-
tlOn at LoNInrs.

LeMars. Aug. 15.-The LeMars
creamery building was partially de-
stroyed by fire early yesterday Fire
was discovered in a coal shed adjoining
the main building. The flames quickly
Spread and only hard work by the vol
unteer fire brigade prevented a total
loss. Spontaneous combustion is sun
posed TO have been the cause. The
damage to the building and machin-
cry is estimated at s1,5OO. covered by
insurance. number of farmers op-
Grating under the name of the LeMars
Creamery association own the plant.
which was erected several years ago.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15
Ware and Wright Win.

Newport, Aug. 13.-Ware and Wright
won the double In the tennis Champion
ship today. They have become chal-
lengers for the national championships
and will meet the holders of that title.
Ward and Davis, here tomorrow.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15
Proposed Conpromi.o.

Philadelphia Record: Tramp-Ladv
could Yer loan poor pilgrim yer hus
bands razor?
Lady--And what will you do in return? !?
cut some wood?
Tramp--Not exactly that. mum: but
Whiskers to stuff Q pinyashion,
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15
Two-FlFrns oF USUAL OUTPUT.
Canning Factory mt Cedar Falls Finds
Corn Quality Poor.

Cedar Falls, Ia. Aug. 15.The Cam
nlns company began to can corn yes
terday with a force of thirty men at
the benches and kettles. The corn is
not of as good quality as last sea-
sons product. The dry weather has
cut the supply short The early corn
Is practically worthless The late corn
Is Very uneNenlN filled and blisteretl
ears are found in every bushel which
means loss TO the company as they
pay by weight. The output for the sea-
son is estimated at 100000 canx on
about two-hfths of the product of last
sea SON.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15
The Chcrnb's Bath.

Chicago Record Herald: my wife
didn't stay but week down at her
mothars.''
"Homesick?"
NO; but her younger sisters admired
our baby so much they nearly washed
1t to pieces"
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15
To tho Lake for Rest.

= Des Moines. Ia. Aug 15.-Hon. A. b.
Gummins and Mrs. Cummins have gone
TO Lake Okoboji. They will be there
Tor about ten days. During that time
Mr.. cummins hopes to secure a much
needed rest and at the same time dis
pose OF lot of work which has been
piiing up on him during the last three
months.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15
Bncl,elor.. Ret,ectio,,. j.

New York Press: The youngest thing in
the world is an old man chasing around
after a young girl.
The bitterest kiss can be eilded SO that
most any woman will take 1T without
making face.
1t seems like some old maids who neye,
have any men make love TO them sort OF
go around making love to themselves
Up TO 80 q woman wants to flirt Wifi
men; from that on to 40, with boys; afte
that, With anything. II it's only kittens.
whenever girl gets engaged what she
considers. the most necessary thing to do
Is to make all the other girls think she
walks on him just like he was mud.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15
Engine BulIe. E.nla..a.

Pueblo, Col. Aug. 1s.--A freight loco
motive, drawing a mixed train on the
Denver end Rio Grande exploded a
nilie east OF Laveta. Engineer Woods
was blown to pieces. Fireman Mamie
rs SO badly injured he died In p few
g. Both We're from Pueblo.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15
roor Human Mature.

Washington Star: What would Won
do If you had million dollarse said
one plain. everyday man
Oh replied the other II suppose
I'd put in most of my time comparing
myself with some one who had a billtor
and feeling discontented."
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15
Likely to supper. torrance.

Des Moines, Ia, Aug. lathe Iowa
delegates to the national encampmen
of the G. A. r. at Cleveland are like
Iy to give their support to the candidacy
of General Ell Torrance, of Minnesota
for commander-in- chief of the grant
army.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15
Captured by Fi,lp,nos.

Marsalltown. Ia. Aug. 14-word
sent to Mr.. and Mrs. James p. Farrell
of this city is that Ed. Farrell, their
son. who enlisted in the United States
service at Audubon a year ago last
January and is now corporal, had been
captured by band of Filipino savages
and nearly tortured to DEATH
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15

"A Ghinaman committed suicide in
Wilkesbarre, Pa, recently because he
owed his landlord s56 rent He sent the
key to his shop To the owner.
together With this poem goee
quick Just like smoke, have no
friends because I'm broke Lots of
work, no 'nuchee pay, sick Of washee.
must go 5ftWay Here is key; rent no
Soti lipaoit' tfotlb!e, have InuGhee
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15
RECORD nREAK1Na BASEBALL.
sixteen Inning Game between Alsona and
Milford Ia ycorelcss.

4fIII:UfU 1H sCOTCICHB.
Milford. Ia, Aug. 1i.-Sunday's base
BAN game at Arnold's park between
Milford and Algona teams was a Won
der. For sixteen innings the clubs bat
tied but when darkness ended the play
neither side had scored. The excite
meat reached 100. Algona made hits
off Hopkins. but they were scattered
while Milford found Jones for only
three safe smashes. Burns caught for
Algona and Myers for Milford.
The Saturday game between these
clubs was Wen by Milford to /. Up to
the seventh inning Algona did not reach
first base Batteries: Milford. Davis
and Myers. Algona, Shellefo, Jones and
Rose
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15
scllen still AIis,ing.

Ashton. Ia. Aug. 14.-Nothing ha,
yet been heard from or of NJ. Sellen o!
this place. who disappeared about three
months ago. 1t is known that his finan.
cial affairs We're in good shape. He left
a large family.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15

-Four windows on the east side of the
white house are to be cleaned for the
first tine in twenty-five years Some
visiting housewife from Canton is
doubtless Iespomsibe for this
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15
Wed In Pennsylvania.

Muscatine, Ia, Aug. 14-The large
ceived in Onawa announcing the mar.
riage of David o. Holbrook and Mis-,
Abbie K. Macourbray, Aug. Sat Mckee,
Rocks, Pa, and that they would be q,
home after September 10, Superior
street, Alleghahey, Pa. "Davie" is tn,
third son of Mr.. and Mrs. B. D. Hol.
brook, Of Onawa, but has lived at Pitts.
burg f,. some years and is now secre.
tary and treasurer of one Of the larg,
steel companies there.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15

PHILADELPHIA pai,ys tells of "a tree
In Pike county, Kansas, on which grow
three different kinds Of fruit Leaving
out vi the account of the horticultural
eecentricities of this story there is no
Pike county in Kansas.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15

A French medical scientist has dis
covered that the anopheles species of
mosquito pfopagates disease even Iep-
rosy. The Partisan culcx mosquito is
less terrible, but heaven knows they
are all bad enough.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15

Vice President Roosevelt ia tbe kind
ol man who can make the Chicago
people really believe that he likes that
town.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15

1t has been suggested that the b, ook
lyn bridge was only trying to drop jts
suspendeTs during the hot weather.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15
sanford n. Green Dc.h

Bay City, Mich. Aug. 13.-Sanford n
Green, ex-judge of the state supreme
court, died at his home here today
aged "a.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15

Although the letter carriers have
been ordered to wear shirt waists, they
are not forbidden to deliver mail "
wrappers,
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15
FAMOUS sWEDE DEAD.

Baron Nordenskjold, Explorer and Natur-
alist Passes. Away.
Stockholm, Aug. 15.-Baron Adolf
Erik Nordenskjold, the Arctic explorer
and naturalist, is dead. He was born
in 1882
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15

OF what avail is the international
hitting cup TO Uncle Sam when tho
ns- Atlantic record is held by ling
h i naas2 like the Deutschland
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15

y young woman of Kansas City who
Returned recently from a visit to
friends in rural Kentucky brought
back good dalSey story. When they
Reached the house Of their friends she
was given as is the custom there a
colored girl who was to be her personal
servant during her stay. After about
a Week the coiored girl asked permis-
sion TO be absent one night at the we'd
ding of a girl friend The next morn
Ing her temporary mistress asked her
about the wedding. @Oh. we had a fine
time. said Mandy. lots to eat and
lots of ice cream and cake, and tiddling
and dancing all night. And the bride.
she Wore ~ white dress and white satin
slippers and q big long white Veil"
And how about the groom ?" asked
her mistress Don't YOU know" re-
Piled Mandy, that trifling nigger
never did show up
Missouri Valley times., 1901-08-15

This is the Butcher of Spotless Town,
His tools are as bright as his renown.
TO leave them stained We're indiscrect
For folks would then abstain from meat,
And 50 he brightcns his trade, you know,
BY polishing with S.APOLIO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29
THEY ALL sAY so.


If the reader took the time and
trouble to ask his fellow residents OF
Mexico the simple question given be-
low, he would obtain the one answer.
II he would read the statements now
being published in Mexico which re-
fer 10 this answer, it would surprise
him 10 note that they number Sc
many. AS many more could be, and
may be, published, but in the mean
time ask the first person you meet what
cures backaches The answer viii be
Doan's Kidney Pills. Here Isl citizen
who endorses our claim:
Mr.. ]. A. Hollopeter, living on Wade
street, west Of the old GRAVEYARD, says
81 donot want my friendsan n acquain'
tances in Mexico to think that / an
radically cured Of kidney complaint
for that disease is very persistent
and sufferers are never certain When
an attack may occur. If in the future
Deans Kidney Pills act with me al
the have in the past, Inow know wha1
course to pursue to get relief. Thil
should be Of considerable value to an,
reader who suffers from kidney com
plant in any of its various forms"
For sale by all dealers; price 50 cents
Foster-Milbum Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-ant
take no substitute.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29


The people Of Mexico were shocked
on last Saturday night 10 learn Of the
murder Of Lafayette Newkirk within
two blocks Of the public square and
half a block Of his home. The man
who murdered Mr.. Newkirk evidently
meant business, and intended to make
no mistake as FIVE shots were fred into
his head, any one Of which would
have killed him. This is a law-abiding
community, and such a crime has
not been committed here for many
years, and u people are all inter
ested In knowing the motive. 1t
could not have been robbery and must
have been personal. II is thought
that the officers Of the law are salts
fed who committed the deed, bat
have not, as yet, sufficient evidence to
make an arrest. Some are Of the
opinion that the mystery will never
be cleared up, while Others seem Il
think the guilty party viii surrender
himself and claim justification. While
the search for the guilty party doe
not seem as energetic as 1t might, the
proper officers all seem to be doing
their duty, and are investigating al
the elews in order that justice may
be done. Mr.. Newkirk was a man o.
strong prejudice and had a number o.
enemies, and some Of our people d.
not express surprise at his untimel.
end. The motive, If there was one
must have been a very grieyous on
10 ineite such a cold-blooded asSaSsi
nation. The LEDGER joins the pub
lie in extending sincere sympathy t
the bereayed family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29
a TEXAS WONDER
HANS Great Discovery.

One small bottle OF Halls Great Dis
covery cures all kidney and bladder
troubles, removes gravel, cures dia-
betes, seminal emissions, weak and
lame backs, rheumatism and all irregu-
larities Of the kidneys and bladder in
both men and women, regulates blad-
der troubles In children. II not sold
by your druggist will lie sent by mail
on receipt Of 81. One small bottle is
two months treatment, and will cure
any case above mentioned. DR.. E. W,
Hall, sole manufacturer, P. o. box $40,
st. Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials,
sold by all druggists and Buckner 8
Whitney, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29

Mr.. Editor, let it be distinctly un.
derstood we are not claiming that to
bond the township and build rock
roads would be a panacea for all
these misfortunes, but it would go a
long way In meeting the present
emergencies, supply the immediate
demands Of the hour and full a long
felt need-good roads. And my word
for II, you viii never reach the de.
sired end only by persistent agitation.
Respectfully, J. B. HAWKINS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29
St. LOuis Live stock Market.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 27.-Fancy grade:
we're absent in the beef line. Beef
and butcher steers sold from $3.50 tc
$50; helfen from s2.S5 to s4.10;
COWS from s1.S to "a; veal calves from
g TO IS; stockers and feeders from
s2.4O to $3.50.
Hogs-Top Of the market was s8.45,
and the bulk Of hogs above $50 lbs.
average sold at s6.05 to $500, as
against $3.50 for top and 90 to s6.1i
for the bulk on Monday. Fair tc
good heavy hogs, 240 lbs. average and
above, sold at So to s6.45; medium
weights, 100 10 240 lbs, sold at 1905
to s6.40, the bulk at 1910 TO 1925;
lights, $50 TO 300 lbs, sold at 1921 to
$3.50, the bulk % TO 1910; light
lights 100 TO $50 lbs. average, sold at
$50 to s6.O5, the bulk at IS. % 10 $3.50;
pigs under 100 lbs. sold at s4.75 to
10 $3.50; heavy culIs at s4.T5 to $3.50;
good mixed hogs at ESQ., TO s6.lO, and
common 10 fair mixed lots at 1925 10
e. ~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29
A Miniaters Good work.

81 had a severe attack Of bilious
collie, got a bottle of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
took two doses and was entirely
cured" says Rev. A. A. Power, OF
Emporla, Kas. "My neighbor across
the street was sick for over a week,
had two or three bottles Of medicine
from the doctor. He used them fol-
three OF four days without relief, then
called In another doctor who treated
him for some days and gave him nc
relief, 50 discharged him. Invent ovel
to see him next morning. He said his
bowels we're in q terrible fix, that they
had been running of so long that II
was almost a bloody fiux. | asked him
II he had tried Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Dlarrhoea Remedy and
he said, No. / went home and
brought him my bottle and gave hin
one dose; told him 10 take another
dose in fifteen or twenty minutes II be
did not find relief, but he took nc
more and was entirely cured. / think
it the best medicine l have eyel
tried.n For sale by Buckner s. Whit
ney, druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29
Ped Hia Cattls Rlm Laars.

MACON, Mo-, Aug. 23-Robert N
Graves, an extensive farmer Of south
ern Macon county, was In town to-daj
and told an unusual method he EN-
ployed TO bring his cattle through ths
drought period. After the cattle had
devoured all the grass in the pastures
and began to paw into the earth fol
something to eat he tried the expert.
ment Of chopping down elm trees foI
food. The cattle took to it readily
and seem to thrive on the leaves and
tender branches. For over a month
he supported 50 head OF stock in this
way, and when the rains came at last
and the grass began to grow again
they we're in better condition than in
early part Of the season.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-08-29
RUBY BUcKNER PIAISrnF.
Va J
HENRY BUcKNER DEFEEDANr.

And now. onthis day. August 9th, 1901. eOza
the plaintiff, Ruby Buckner, BY her attOnsy
and hles with the clerk OF this court. n ySl
ton, her petition for divorce, duly verified E
anndayit. stating among other things that N
defendant herein. Henry Buckner. lsa uF
resident OF the State OF Missouri. so that "
ordinary process Of law cannot be served se
him. IL is Hereford ordered BY the cletd
his court,in vacation. that publication be msA
herein, notifying said nonresident defendkn
Henry BuchneT, that a suit has been Coz
menced against him IN this court, the ohei
and general nature Of which IL 10 obtain ~
cree OF divorce from said defendant. and 70
such other orders and judgments as 70 "
court may seem just aud proper Nov. there
Tore. you, said nonresident, Henry Beer
ner are hereby notified OF the hlnE 2
TINS ault' and unless you be and appear a. N
next regular term Of this court, 70 be ber1
and held at the Court House IN the Cu 9
Mexico. county and State aforesaid. on The y
Monday In September. 1901. next, and gpa
said date answer or otherwise plead 10 said
uuon,tho same eil be taken aE confessed -
Judgment rendered ia accordance with y
prayer OF the plaintiff. And Il Is further r
dcrcd that a copy hereof be published ns
Mexico Weekly LEDaEH. = weekly newgap9
pupished IN said county Of AudraIn and ~.
81 Missouri, for four weeks successfully w
last Insertion 10 be ct least fifteen daysheiet
tne commencement Of said next term 0iM
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