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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14
He Didn't Enow II All.

TIE understood philosophy. thsosoph,
and art;
- OF poets he had every ore. f-css
Homer own by heart.
He understood the languages. from Ckoc-
taw to Chinese;
He understood he chemists art OF turn.
ing chalk to cheese:
He understood his business and the way.
OF making money:
He understood TIE meaning OF n ioks
when IL YVES funny
In fact. until he put the wedding rlas
upon her hand
lie thought that there was nothing agci
he did not understand
But now lie ~Lnows-aias. aIsck.-that SIR.
mise was absurd.
Ees told OF twenty things q day c. whlci
he never heard:
OF things he never dreamed could he ir
this peculiar land:
OF things he never understood and ne'el
will understand.
He ne'er had understood before a razor'.
many uses
For pointing pencils, cutting cards anl
other strange abuses.
He did not Understand-indeed. this raa:
had never known
The purpcse Of a pipe rack when you turn
il upside down.
And when il came to shopping. such Q
stupid soul was he,
He did not even understand that tru,
economy
L. paying double price for things to get {
trading stamp.
For twenty pounds of which you get q
thirty-nine cent lamp.
He did not understand the ~wondrous
things the baby said
Nor why ii made him happy to be dan.
gled on his head:
He did not understand But, there, The
man was only human!
And h man ever dreamed of under.
standing any woman?
New York Press.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14
Not In Her Class,

Mrs. Newman My friend, Mrs
Cooley, resides in your neighbOrhood
I believe:
Mrs. Uppisch-Yes.
you is she?
Mrs. Uppisch = Well-er-rea!ly, !
dislike to make distinctions as to SO
cial CLASSES that cannot help being EN-
barrassing to your friend.-Philadcl
Dhia Press.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14
Little AIfred's SqueIcher.

Emma and Alfred, four and five
years old respectively, lad been KEEP
indoors several days because Of Sigh
colds, the boy. who was the more af
fected. being in bed. They had beef
looking forward to a visit from thei
Aunt Judith, q favOrite with ti:cn.
The doorbell rang, and a yisito
was announced downstairs. 1t prove.
to be q neighbor. When h had gGIi'
little Emma, half crying, said:
Il wish at had been Aunt Dudith
I'm just dying to see Aunt Dudith.'
The boy couldn't brook this riyalr.
in affection. for he quickly broke il
with:
Pm dyinger than you, cause Pm il
bed."-New York Press.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14
Uncertain.

"Rastus. you've named your Other
boy babies after great generals. What
are yoI going TO nam your latest?'
"Weil. sub. hits gwine TO be n na,ne
dat gins with Il Is. but | CANT tell yit
Gotta wait tt | see witch gifts whuD-
ped, de Rooshans err lie Jap'nese.'-
Chicago Tribune.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14
Broke Into His House.

s. LIE Quinn of Cavendish, VT. Wa
robbed OF his customary health BY In
vasion OF Chronic Constipation. When
DIR. Kings New Life Pills broke int
his house his trouble was arrested and
now he is entirely cured. They're gua;-
anteed to cure, 25c at r. r. Bellamy's
Drug Store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14
Good for Children.

The pleasant TO take n harmless
One Minute Cough Cure gives instant
relief in all cases Of Cough, Group and
LaGrippee, because It does not pass
Immediately into h stomach, but
takes effect right at the seat of trod-
BILE. 1t draws out the Inflammation.
heals and soothes n cures perm2-
nently by enabling the lungs to con
tribute pure life-giving and life-sus-
tanning oxygen 10 the blood and tissues.
Sold by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14
4 Love Letter.

Would not interest you II you're look
ing for a guaranteed Salve for Sores,
Burns. or Piles. Otto Dodd, Of Ponder,
No., writes: II suffered with an ugiy
sore for a year, but a box Of Bucklen's
Arnica Salve cured me. It's the best
Salve on earth. &c at X. r.. Beliamy's
Drug Store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14
The Limit

"It must have been pretty tough On
Algy when he went out hunting the
other day and did such wretched shoot
ing that his dog howled, turned tail
and ran back to the city"
But that wasn't the worst. Even
his gun kicked."-BaItimore News.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14
EiuIictfVc.

"Silnkins' dog is e nuisance"
"Is that so?"
eyes. l wish i owned him"
81 thought you said he was a nui-
sance:"
"He is; but ! would like to get him
to bother Simkins the way he bother<
me-"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14
A Hero.

"John," she said, 'tdo you think you'll
Y e ruiz for president o. these here
United States?"
MARY" he said as he folded her in
his arms, 81 could never give myself
to the commonwealth as long as I've
got you!"-Atlanta Constitution.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14

Too Much Risk.

"Are you sure that man is q detec-
tive?"
Eyes"
"He looks like an ordinary person."
"Of course. If he looked like the
story book detectives he'd be spotted
by every criminal who saw him.
Washington Star.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14
"On Paoer.o

Salesman-How was it you asked
Grimes only SO for that coat when tie
usual price is SIS?
Proprietor-Well, you see, he bad the
coat charged, and it is doubtful If he
ever pays. Better lose $40 than So,
don't you see.-Boston Transcript
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14
Making 1t Easy For Honesty.

AZ tell you honesty pays in the long
run"
81 suppose it's easy for honesty to do
that, because there are so few people
who don't try the short cut."-Chicago
Record Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14
Those Girls.

Edith was asked to sing last even
Ing, and when 1 had done 81 I was
complimented in the highest terms by
everybody in the room.
Bertha-And yet there are people
who say there is no such thing as
Christian charity in this world!-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14
Reason For 1t.

"Skorcher must be getting. weak
minded" said the first automobi1st.
Il haven't noticed it," replied the 9th
er.
"Why he told me he stopped his auto
once yesterday because there was a
pedestrian in his road"
But 1 believe the pedestrian had q
gun."-Philadelphia Press.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14
A Cynical Theory.

Father" said the small boy, WHY
do they call a speech made az a ban
quet a tcast?'
.aIy SON. WAS tie nsve- =: e
probably bec.4usejt i 81 :y"-ES.h-
ington Star.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14
Hard Labor.

"Does your daughter play the piano:'
asked Mrs. Wigs.
That's what shc calls it." replied
Mr.. Biggs, but it always sounds more
like work to me.'-Cincinnati CONNER
cial Tribune.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14

Mr.. Cortelyod is promised a job i'm :
mediately after election but how long
it will last will depend on the work he
does between now and then.-Durham
Herald
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14

Only one remedy inthe world that will
at once stop itchiress OF tn skin in
any part of the body. Doan's Oint-
ment. AT any drug store. 80 cents.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14
Safeguard Against Accident.

The best safeguard against accident
is to use good judgment in directing
every act. But, accidents will oftaa
occur in spite of every effort to ore-
vent them. The safeguard for injury
resulting from accidents is FL liott's
Emulsified Oil Liniment. 1t is the most
serviceable accident and emergency
Liniment ever made and is the NEST
satisfactory Liniment for use in the
family and on animals yer offered.
Large bottle 25cts. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14

1t will be a good thing for h poi
tics OF this country when # is possible
for either party TO win without the as
sistance OF New York.-Durham Her
II
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14

A boon to travellers. DR.. FOwler's
Extract Of Wild Strawberry. Cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, seasickness, nau-
sea. Pleasant to take. Acts promptly.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14

Given all the time he wanted AMI
Mr.. Watson lcould not carry this state
even If the republicans should furnisi
money.-Durham Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14
xplafne

"Say, pat"
"Well, what?'
"Why does that man in the band run
the trombone down his throatf"
81 suppose it is because he has a
taste for music.'-Town Topics.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14
Safety In Sight.

The Pursued Sccut-Forward! For.
ward, noble steed. All depends on
your ability to carry me to yondel
clump of cottonwOods, when we III
seek safety from the bullets of the
Red Avenger, who is close behind us
San Francisco Examiner.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14

Education may be lost upon the nc
gro and yet instances could be CITED
where IL has IN the white man no
good.-Durham Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14

1t really looks as IL he republicans
put up their best men where there IS
no possible chance OF electing them
Durham Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14

If MI. Bryan had kept his mouth
shut Immediately after he would be in
a position to do the party better SER
vice now-Durham Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14

While Mr.. simmons is making a tour
of the state he should explain the
Watts law privately to those who do
not understand it.-Durham Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-14

Monarch over pain. Burns. cuts,
sprains. stings. Instant relief. DR..
Thomas Eclectic OIL. At any drug
store.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-16

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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-16

A. RECITATION HOURS.
Some Dry Los ROC seed.
For dry lot or pen feeding of hogs n
cheapest feed is cora supplemented ~
wheat middlings or oil meal. :, the Ais
souri, Station We laye made 100 pounds u.
pork from i've paris OF 80 per cent corn AM
one part of $1,000 oil neal az s cost o. 81"
peg hundred weight. At the same time ~
made 800 pounds o? pork from Two parts Oh
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-16

g.
For some years the Missouri AEr SggGl
College has been making experiments to de-
termlne whether it is possible to improve
corn by breeding. The results indicate that
a thoroughbred corn is not only possible but
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-16

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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-16


w. Rand 1Oed to keep
dowl~thg the summer. when
usually ~ excellent growth of plants will
be secured.
If one has grape vines which he wishes
to propagate but which he does not know
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-16


sc. a pound. the profit on 81 600 Vtsst in
feeding cattle was:
For calves .... -. ...........$ $3.50 30
For yearlings ........ ........ oS4 on
For two year Odds ...... ......... 1913 IS
For three year olds III so
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-16

able her 10 do economical work.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-16

= wife
Mrs. Ida X. Tilson, Instructor in Poultry
Farming at the Missouri Agricultural Col
lege. and owner of a large poultry farm
in Wisconsin,. gives this comedy Cor chick
en- mites:
First. let the chicken house be thoroughly
sprayed three times a week with a Solu-
ton Of one teaspoonful OF carbolic acid 10
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-16

1orIicuieufe.
horticulture will be treated in the same
way. Where Shall | Put the Orchard
What Trees Shall | Plant? = How Shall !
Cultivate Them How Shall Keen tho In.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-16

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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-16

people think Of the matter. 1t tells but part
OF the story. People believe in education
for the farmer but they do not believe in
that education which has no bearing upon
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-11-10
GAINED A POUND A WEEK.
Brooklyn Woman Tells Of Simple
Flesh Forming Food That is Also
a Cure For All Stomach
Troubles.

Mrs. E. ]. Bell, 2l3 Walworth street.
Brooklyn, says: "My daughter has
gained over a pound a week since she
began taking Mi-o-na. Her appetite
is good and she enjoys her food very
much. Her face and limbs are filling
out, and she has a good color. She
has also regained her spirits, while
she used used to be 50 melancholy thai
that l thought at times she woulc
lose her mind. For long time while
she was quite weak and her nerves SC
shattered that she had convulsloni
and could not sleep at night. NOV
since taking Mi-o.na she sleeps righl
through the night until morning and
has gained greatly in strength.
Few medicines have as man!
friends in Mexico as Mi-o-na. Wool
dridge & Purdy have the local agenc!
for this preparation. A box of tLes'
tablets costs but so cents, and thi
amount will cure the average dyspep
tic and fill out the wasted form.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-11-10

ment had been again and again re-
fused by the Senate, has resorted to
plain and palpable violation OF the
Constitution OF the United States to
retain permanently an Objectionable
character in office against the ratify-
ing power Of the United States Sem
ate.
SIN this assumption ofa monopoly by
the Republican party of all the public
virtues, it has pointed to the de-
cislon Of the United States Supreme
Court in the Northern Securities case
"In that case the court held that a
a contract between two competing
railroad companies by which board
appointed by both railroad companies
would have the power to fix passenger
and freight rates at such sum as this
board should see fit, was an unlawful
combination and contrary to the In
terests Of the public, void as a matter
Of public policy.
This was the gravaman OF the de-
cision. incidentally they held that
Congress had the power under the
Constitution to pass law giving the
Federal Court Jurisdiction Of such
Questions.
Our Republican friends tell us that
this decision was made by a Republi-
can supreme court. This court. CON-
posed OF majority Of Republicans,
simply decided the law time and again
held by the various state courts
throughout the country.
The national Democratic party pre-.
sents you candidate in the person OF
Alton B. Parker, who also does things.
While this man was circuit judge In
the State OF New York In the case Of
Cummins VS.. Union Blue Stone com
pany, five years or more before the de
cision Of the Northern Securities case
decided unlawful exactly the SAINT
kind OF combination as was passed up
on by the supreme court Of the United
States.
Neither do they tell US that the
loriginal opinion In the Northern Sc
curities case promulgated by the Cir
cuie Court Of Appeals was written BY
a Democrat, Judge Amos M. Thayer
OF st. Louis, more than two years be
fore the case was affirmed by the Su
preme Court Of the United States.
1 Not only in national affairs but II
IState affairs the Democratic party
presents for Yous suffrage another mar
| in the person Of Joseph W. Folk whit
does things, who not only does thing
but stands for the enforcement Of th'
| law as he finds 1t written In tb'
books.
"Then In few appropriate remark
Irelating to the personal Of Judge Old
ham, Mr.. Robertson presented to thu
audience the chief speaker of th'
Edau -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-11-10

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
BURKE, Nov. 3.--Reed Burke is feed
ing 80 head Of cattle while J.R. Brown
has 90 head.
John Beatty, of Cant, delivered to
Jas. Offutt a fine sheep Monday. Price
paid twenty dollars.
B. A. Brown is feeding an assort-
ment or yearllng calves for "any old
market.
Herbert Price, of Prairie View, sold
so head of grass cattle TO Ewell Will
cox. They we're shipped to Chicago
Monday.
Curtis Pryor is building a new barn.
@. II. Brown has rented the Wilcox
farm in the Flynt district for the next
four years.
Shan Brown returned from Texas
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reed Burke spent last
week at the Worlds Fair.
Mrs Geo. Green and children are
visiting In Monroe county this week.
James Sims, Jr., is digging a pond
and making other improvements on
the Ridgeway farm.
WIN Harrison is having his home
remodeled and it will be ono Of the
prettiest in the country.
Miss Gertie Brown visited near Ben
ton City Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Ben Brown entertain
ed at dinner last Friday the following
relatives: DR.. and Mrs. John Horr
and daughter, Fern, Of Baker City
Ore; Mrs. r. b. Elliott and Mrs. Wal
lace Maxwell, Of Rocheport; Mr.. ant
Mrs o. B. Sims and Mrs. George
Brown, of CANT.
Miss May Jackson spent Sunday II
Mexico with homefolks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-11-10
A TEXAS WONDER.

One small bottle OF the Texas Won
der, Halls Great Discovery, cures all
kidney and bladder troubles, removes
gravel, cures diabetes, seminal ennis
sions, weak and lame backs, rheuma-
tism and all irregularities Of the
kidneys and bladder in both men and
women; regulates bladder troubles in
children. II not sold by your druggist
1t will be sent by mail on receipt Of 81
One small bottle is two months treat
nent and seldom fails TO perfect
cure. DR.. q. W. Hall, sole manufac-
turer, P. o. Box e2s, St. Louis, Mo,
Send for testimonials. Sold by all
druggists. ONCE, 1881 Olive street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-11-10
COUNTY NEWS.
aaa4AnnanAAaNN@@aR@a
PRAIRLE Lea ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
PRAIRIE LEA, Nov. 3.-Mlss Duey
Sullivan is home after having an ex-
tended visit at the Worlds fair.
David Sullivan, in company with
Jim O'Brien are home after having
a time at the Fair. Ask Iowa jim
what kind Of a time they had.
Jesse Worsham is teaming on the
streets of Mexico, doing street work fol
the city.
@. r. Rice had big sale on last
Friday. Everything sold we'll. Mr.
and Mrs. Rice are going depart for an
other home somewhere.
Philip Shire has just pulled in hii
threshing machine. He had a fine
run this season.
Albert Worsham is erecting a fine
new house for himself and family.
The Sullivan boys had their new
barn painted red last week by Ton
Thumb. Anyone wanting anything
painted red call on Mr.. Thumb.
Gene Sullivan made brief visit
with relatives 10 Molino last week.
Tom Thumb is going to take
weeks vacation to the Worlds Fair
There will be no more Prairie LIE;
Items until his return.
Watch Cottonwood Springs item
and see II they correspond with Pairi,
Lea. Cottonwood has been holding
off for some time, SO as to hit Prairl'
Lea. Come ahead old Cottonwood
you had better cast yor vote first.
am here with the goods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-11-10
] THREE SCORE AND TEN.
inIIIuInnHlIIIuIIIIIIIilIIlIIIIIIIIIInIIIIIInn

r. S. PEARSON was born in Burt
county, N. O., January 20, 1926. With
his parents he moved to Missouri in
1884, and settled on what is now
Highland addition, or the northern
portion of this city. In 1886, Mr..
Pearson then boy of 10 years, broke
so acres of land with three yoke Of
oxen. Mr.. Pearson has lived in and
about Mexico since that time and has
witnessed the growth and advance
ment of Mexico and lAudrain county
and glories in the present high stand.
ing of Mexico as city and Audrain
as county. Mrs. Pearson was born
Lucy Ann Ward-near what is now
Williamsburg, Galloway couaty, this
State, In 1880. In the year 1s45 she
moved with her parents to the vicin-
ity Of Mexico. Mr.. Pearson Is respon.
sible for the statement that be at this
time began the courtship that resulted
in their marriage in 1S48. To this
union were born s children, each OF
whom are grown, Mr.. and Mr.. Pear
son enjoy the best of health and are
extremely active in their affairs ol
life
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-11-10

From the st. Louis s1lobe-Democrat.
After holding her new position as
secretary Of the Rhode Island com
mission at the Worlds Fair twenty
four hours, Miss Leila Sallee, the
pretty young woman from Mexico
Mo-, who resigned as assistant hostess
Of the Missouri building about two
months ago, again severed her con
nectiOn.
Miss Sallee's action came as a sur
prise to her friends, as she had ex
pressed pleasure at again being at tht
Worlds Fair. She was appointed bl
Executive Commissioner George N
Kingsbury, Of Rhode Island and en-
tered upon her duties Monday. Miss
Sallee advised her friends that she lef
because she had TO remain In th'
Rhode Island building at night. Sh'
had expected to have her mother will
her, but as she could not leave Mex
leo at the present time Miss Sallee fel
that she could not remain alone.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-11-10


bottles found myself very much Inn
proved. The remains Of my old disease
being now SO slight, I consider myself
cured, yet for . while ! intend to con-
tinue the use of Peruna.
al am now treeting another patient
with your medicine. She has been sick
with malaria and troubled with leucor-
rhma. Ihave no doubt that cure will
be speedily effected"
MOTHER SUPERIOR.
These are samples Of letters received
by DR.. Hartman from thesvsrious orders
of Catholic Sisters throughoutthe United
States.
Tho names and addresses TO these
letters have been withheld from respect
to the Sisters, but viii be furnished upon
request.
In every country of the civilized world
the Sisters Of Charity are known. Not
only do they minister to the spiritual and
Intellectual needs Of those with whom
they come in contact, but thoy minister
to their bodily needss They are as skilled
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-11-10

Hon. f. r. Jesse came down from Mex
leo Saturday evening and addressed
the voters In behalf Of the Democratic
ticket. Neither Of these gentlemen is
a candidate for any Office, Without
recomDence, they ore deyoting theiI
time and attention TO the campaign
In Audrain county and are urging up.
on every voter the need OF coming out
TO the polls on election day. At the
conclusion Of their addresses Senator
Biggs was calling for and responded by
making a splendid impromptu speech.
Mr.. Blggs was feeling unusually fine,
having just received by express from
Jefferson City the first ball Of twlne
manufactured under the provisions Of
the law that was enacted through his
etforts.i