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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31
10 Remove a Crease spot

Here is a new way to remove a
grease spot, which answers excel emit
ly: First place a double thickness OF
blotting paper on an ironing board.
Lay the material on this and sponge
well with benzine. Now put two more
thiclSnesses OF blotting paper on top
and iron with a moderately hot iron.
Remember that benzine is infamma.
Bile, so don't do this near IRE or
light and see that your flatiron isn't at
scorching heat.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

TicFra del Fuego is the latest gold
field A stern-wheei paddle boat, just
completed BY British arm, is to be
sent to Terra del Fuego for the pur
pose 81 carrying the sand brought up
~ dredga now at work Ia that re.
gion Gold, e Is said, has been found
ii great quantities. Il Is predicted
that the river banks and beds abound
with gold and that within AZ months
9'ierra del Fuego VIII Be- world.famoua
as gold-producing center. lar out
shining the famous helds oo tho Yu,
kon. that have added milliona "a oas
store Of yellow metal
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

All Of the hatcheries OF British Co.
1umbia have secured a full supply OF
salmon spawn and by the erection OF
fish ladders a very large district has
been opened that had been cut on
from the salmon for a number Of
years. The number of young salmon
that win go to the ocean this year viii
be far greater than in any previous
year, and an exceedingly large run
may be expected in 1907.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

Moire Is newer than taiEeta for the
lIstle silk coat that Is TO be worn this
spring Faille. which always comes ia
with moire IS used for the same Dur-
pose. The coats range an tho way
from little postage stamp Jackets 10
Be worn with corselet skirts through
me ordinary eton and the little sack
coat 70 an lengths and degrees 81
oQatz With slSirlr.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

A bow-legged man usually possesses
more than ordinary strength. whyi
Because his legs, in supporting great
weight. bend in one direction only,
whereas the man with straight lega
10 inclined to be wabbly.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

The thumb and fingers have their
own industrial value. Two French
experts consider that the loss Of the
right thumb lessons the value of the
hand 80 per cent. and the left thumb
20 per cent; the index finger, 10 to
20 per cent, and middle finger, 8 to
IL per cent.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

A paper overcoat has been invented.
The patent is applied for. 1t sheds
water like ducks back, and is as
"givey" as plush. The paper age"
Is near at hand, and in all probability
1t will be more wonderful than the
"iron age" the steel age" or the
''stona age"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31
an in a. Rennh

The way to reach, or to attain to
anything, is to bend oneself toward It
with all ones might; and we approxf-
mate 1t just in proportion to the in
tensity and the persistence Of our eff
fort to attain it.--Success Magazine.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

A baby's mouth and gums should
be washed every morning in water in
which a pinch of borax has been dis.
solved. 1t keeps the mouth fresh and
sweet and prevents sore mouth, from
which 80 many babies suffer when
their mouths are not kept perfectly
clean.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

China's great wall was recently
measured by an engineer, the height
being given as il feet For 1900
miles the wall goes over plains and
mountains, every foot Of the founda.
tion being of granite and the rest OF
the structure solid masonry.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

Winston Churchill, British under
secretary to the colonies, is growing a
mustache, and lately he was taking q
lady in to dinner she remarked; "Mr
Churchill, like your politics as little
as like your mustache." He replied,
"You are not at all likely to come in
contact with either"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31
- other Wav Abont.

An American, who had spent moro Tins
gathering money than "a Studyine eram.
mar while coaching in England remarked
to the driver: IL suppose, coaehman, ali
them trees growed out Of them hedges"
"Oh, on, sir, responded the eoaohInan;
all Of them hedges growod out Of the
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

Dew is greater respecter of col
ors. To prove this, take pieces OF
glass or board and paint them red,
yellow, green and black. Expose them
at night, and you viii find that the
yellow will be covered with moisture,
the green viii be damp, but that the
red and the black viii be left per
fectly dry.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31
Each to His Taste.

Did you see where the chaplain gen.
eral of that aristocratic patriotic society
prayed for all those who have not the
same ancestry as themselves?"
We'll, that's a matter Of taste. Maybe
some people have their own reaEons for
accepting the Darwinian theory, but Adam
and Eve are good enough for me. "-Balti-
more American
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31
enc Kind of Invastirntion

You are taking a great deal of inter
est in this investigation"
Yes" answered the statesman. Il
have to give It close personal attention.
l want TO make sure il doesn't develoD
anything / don't care to have known. -
Washington Star.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

If pan Of sliced raw onions Is
placed in a room in which there is
diphtheria they will absorb the pol
son and prevent the disease from
spreading. Tho onions should be re
newed every day.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

The right hand, although more sen
sitive to the touch than the left, is
less sensitive than the latter to the
effect of heat or cold.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

Bat viii all the profits there are to
be deprived from it, you won't suppose
for a moment, do you, that the sugar
trust would permit the fruit crop to
fall?
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

In machinery, big or little, Amert
cans stand at the head of the class;
In industrial chemistry they are al
the foot Of the class.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

The moment a man perceives that he
has been 1eeced then ne begins to feel
sheepish, showing how strongly is the law
of association Of ideas.-Puck
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31
How'd ThIsP

We oiieI One Hundred Dollars Reward for S,3g
FL. CHENEY CO., Toledo, o.
We, the underlined, have known r. ]. Cheney
FOR the last IS year, and believe him perfectly hon
oTable Ia ali business transactions and financially
ablo 70 carry out auy obligations made BY his arm.
WAIDINd KfNNAH q AARVIu,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
HAIRS CataFfh Cure ts taken Internally, actina
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system Testimonials sent tree. Price 15 centa per
bottle. Sold by All Druggists.
TAke Hall's Family PIlIs Tor CONTINUATION.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

Youth, the plastic morning of life, Is
the time when we must do our effective
work in charaeter-bu building. If It is
neglected then, or postponed, it will be
well-nigh impossible TO mold q perfect
character.-Success Magazine.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

The Transvaal mines yielded s1O4,
100000 worth Of gold for the year
1905.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

There is hardly a king in Christen
dom to-day whose wife does not over
top him by head.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31
IA ontnI

Flow did you and your wife first
meetp
We didn't meet" replied the meek
little man; "she overlook me-
Judge.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

Lewis Single Binder straight 30 cigar.
Made Of extra quality tobacco. Your deal
er on Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31
Can't Hold On

"Are you fond Of yachting, Miss Gray"
"0h, yeal At the very thought Of the
inspiring breeze, the straining sail, the
rushing water, can hardly contain my
self"
'.Y-yes-that's the way It Affects me-"
Cleveland Leader.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

Some men make such big fuss about
planning for big things that they over
look the necessity of attending TO the
little details.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

A successful life is one that rounds up
with q feeling Of thankfulness for the
things II has missed.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31
Different.

Different.
"Bangley always speaks OF his wife
as dearest"
eyes, but you ought to hear how he
speaks to her."-Detroit Free Press.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

Red Cross BAN Blue should be in every
home. Ask your grocer for it, Large 2
o.. package only 5 cents.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31
Not So stinRv.

NoL % SuuBy'
She-Did you ever hear the eagle
scream?
He-No. never hang on TO a dollar
that tight.-Detroit Free Press.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

II Is all right TO be ia the p--a.
you do not want 20 acknowledge tee. :
have q pull
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

Write Garfield Tea Co., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Tor package Garfield Tea, the herb cure.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

Society--An aasemblage Of weIl-dressod
persons who would rather be bored to.
gether than alonc.--C Century.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

Lots Of Us bow to the inevitable With.
out formal introduction.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

Garfield Tea overcomes constipation. sioll
headache, liver and kidney diseases.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

Always be sure you are right, and you
will make lots Of enemies.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

Genius 4 seldom bothered with book
keeping. life.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

ALI things may come to those who wait,
but by the time they turn lIp we have
generally lost our appetite for them.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-05-31

Mrs. windows Soothing syrup.
tor children teethng 8oftens the llfa6 reduces n
lammaLon. a.yn pan. onLaa WIND eollo. goa botLll
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-03
-(GattInRIrIHd GHllS.~

A good many people get credit for
being patient because they are suffer-
log from the drone habit.
When . man on the top rung does
fall IL hurts him much worse than the
fellow who cidn't climb 40 nigh.
Many man has balled up the job of
kissing . pretty girl by undertaking 20
have an understanding first
A good many women would be will.
ing to marry for money II they didn't
have to take chump along with 1t.
Girls dream OF marrying wealth to
wake up to the fact that they are the
wives Of men who have socks to darn.
Photographers are as a rule very
sober class Of people ccnsidsring that
they are always taking something.
"Tn India more than 10000 persons
year die from snake bite.' "Well, l
suppose as many die from the cure
here"
A considerable proportion of the re.
iscted suitors would substitute smiles
for gloom if they could only see year
or two ahead.
In the final reckoning a large pro-
portion Of the reformers will be as
signed places alongside of the ak
grinders.
Some OF the most selfish men are
liberal toward causes that will increase
their business by doubling the amount
of their donations.
Some women give their hearts to
men; others trade theirs for money
and discover when 1t is too late that
they were cheated.
When man isn't willing to right
wrong he ought to go of somewhere
and, pray to have the leak in his man
hood vacuum plugged.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-03

"Why do you permit gambling hous-
90 to flourish at any timer "Why, so
that we can have places to close up
when there is occasion for reform
demonstration" answered the .calcu-
lating politician.
There 10 Q suspicion that BY the time
the Cuban mix up lie settled somebody
down there VINO has been conspicuous
In keeping the rough house going will
find himself with nothing left but q
collar button and bunch Of disap-
pointment.
'sYou asked your wife to 60 with
you to the matinee, and then got tick.
cts for the evenings" Eyes. You see
! really want to see the show, and she
will probably be ready to 20 to the
matinee in time for the evening per-
Torrance"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-03
Paint AddSVaIue
tOProperty

For every dollars worth Of
paint good paint-you put on
your house, you add several
dollars to its value, for the diff
ference in price which property
in good repair will bring over
a shabby building is by no
means measured BY the actual
cost Of the Improvement.
In this calculation we have
not included the insurance feat
ure-the saving of the property
from decay.
Good paint looks well, pro-
tects well, lasts well.
There are many limitations
of paint which do none of these
things, yet cost as much or
more than straight white lead
and Iinseed oil, the best paint,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-03

A dog lie q faithful friend, but avery
poor cash asset.
Some love Il 60 blind that 1t can't
see rouge half an inch thick.
Sometimes the future looks darkest
to man when he lie In the limelight.
Dentiats are among the men who
have strOnE pulls without popularity.
All tho fools will not disappear IN.
til money has the purchasing power OF
sense.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-03

Some men are born rich, others ac-
Quire riches and still others marry
heireeses whose faces are worth for
tune to look at.
The public may not be ready for the
government ownership of railroads,
neither is II quite prepared for railroad
Ownership OF the government.
When girl excuses . sutton on the
ground that he means well he has
about ae much show az an icicle in the
hot place.
Many gossiping women wouldn't
have any associates at all il they didn't
keep them in terror half thotime lest
they be the next to catch it.
One way to stay sober is to curtail
your sociabihty department.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-03

Keep the bowels open when You have
q cold and use good remedy to allay
the Inflammation Of the mucous mem
branes. The best ID Kennedy's Laxa--
tive Honey and Tar, It contains no
Opiates. moves the bowels, drives out
the cold. u reliable and tastes good.
Sold by 81. Clair Wiley Drug Co., Tu-
pOlo.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-03
Lest We

forget baby Is restless, can't sleep at
night, won't cat, cries systematically.
never fails to cure. Every mother
should give her baby Whites Crean
Vermifuge. So many times when the
baby Is pale and fretful the mother
does not know what to do. A bottle OF
this medicine wopld bring color to his
cheeks and laughter to his eyes. Give
It trial. Sold by st. Clair WILEY
Drug Co., Tupelo, and Bearden q King,
Okolona.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-03

There are fears that the octopus is
cherishing hopes that railway rate
laws will be as hard to enforce as the
prohibition laws.
Cuba and Russia are the only coun-
tries in which there is strife and blood
shed at present, but the football sea.
son is approaching.
When a woman undertakes to give
you piece of her mind you conclude
before she finishes that you must have
gotten the whole thing.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-03

There's an undeveoped field of opportunity in this
wonderful community for the merchant
regardless OF the present volume Of his business.
This community is expanding so phenominaly
that it s utterly impossible for the individual to
pute just how far-reaching the present bounds of
legitimate profit in any particular line Of business
Profits may be good exceptionally Rood-and yet
you may not be securing your entitled share Of pros
perty-divdends
In fact it makes little difference how profitable
your business may today be, iudicious advertising
campaign in this paper will make dollars spring from
hitherto undiscovered sources, and new channels Of
trade will straightway be opened to you.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-03
NanolAon Ronanarte

showed at the battle of Austerlitz he
was the greatest leader in the world.
Billiards. Snow Liniment has shown
the public it is the best liniment in the
world. A quick cure for rheumatism,
sprains, burns, cuts, etc. A. B. Pitts,
Rodessa, La, says II used Ballard's
Snow Linlment in my family and find
it excellent for sore chest, headache,
corns, in fact for anything that can be
reached by liniment. Sold by st.
Clair WILEY Drug Co., Tupelo, and
Bearden & King, Okolona.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-03

eau you win? You realize that to
win in anything these days requires
strength, with mind body in tune. A
man or woman with disordered diges-
tive organs is not in shape for days
work or days play. How can they
expect to win? Kodol for Dyspepsia
contains the digestive juices of healthy
stomach and will put your stomach in
shape to perform its important func-
tions of supplying the body and brain
with strength building blood. Digests
what you eat, relieves indigestion, dys-
pepsia, sour stomach, palpitation Of
the heart and constipation. Sold by
st. Clair Wylie Drug CO., Tupelo.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-03

Ifan article is initiated, the original
is always best. Think II over, and when
you 20 to buy that box OF saIve to keep
around the house get DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Halvo. It Is The original and the
name ID stamped on every box, Good
for eczema, letter, boilg, cuts, bruises,
and especially recommended for piles.
Sold b 81. Clair Wylie Drug O., Tu-.
pelo.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-03

One of our wise men who has just
returned from an expedition to the
upper Nile claims to have added 1000
years to history by showing that the
earliest authentic date was 4241 B. O.
II We keep on going back 1000 years
at clip, we may yet reach the period
of the origin Of our modern jokes.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-03

When horse is so overworked it lies
down and in other ways declares it's in
ability to 60 further, you would consid-
or it criminal to use force. Many q
man Of humane impulses, who would
not willingly harm q kitten, is guilty
Of cruelty where his own stomach is
concerned. Overdriven, overworked,
when what it needs 10 something that
will digest the food eaten and help the
stomach to recuperate. Something
like Kodol for Dyspepsia that is sold
by st. Clair Wylie Drug Co., TupeIo.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-03

The average mans estimate of him
self seldom tallies with his neighbours
opinion of him.
Most female boarding schools whore
music is taught ought to be located
next to deaf asylum.
One reason why good many people
can't live within their incomes is be-
cause they haven't any.
When a smart, pretty widow deter
mines to marry man he may as we'll
give up without struggle.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-03

It win be q hopeful sign when the
Southern orators invited to speak II
the West are given some other subject
than "Thc Race Problem"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-03

Spain could hardly be blamed for
NChuckling II, while separating the Gu
ban belIigerents. Uncle Sam should ac-
cidentalIy Get q kick on the shina
"Then II wasn't Z runaway match,
after allP" "No; her father brought 4
minister into the parlor before the
young man could get away"
No doubt the various and sundry In
terpretations put on tho new rate law
will furnish technical means by which
some lof the railroads viii emile signi-
flcantly and wink the other eye,
Hon. Charles T0wne has announced
that be Intends to retire from congress
and devote himself TO making money.
Things have come to Z pretty pass
when q man has to leave congress for
that purpose,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-03

Some railroad employees were at work
on trestle when one Of them. negro,
fell on some rocks below, distance OF
twenty feet. He got up rubbing his
head, and remarked: SET it hadn't or
ben fur dem rocks whut sorter bruck
de force NIB de fall, I'd been hurt"
"Ahl Miss Bright" said Mr.. Merry.
''yOu certainly have q trim little
waist" eyes, she replied meaning
~, "there's no getting around that. !"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-03
Julius Caesar

was Q man Of nerve, but sickness left
It's mark and he became aged before
his time. Sickness is often caused by
q torpid liver. Herbine will regulate
your liver and give you health. Mrs.
Barrie Austin, Holton, Kan writes:
StI consider Herbine the best medicine
ever heard Of am never without
it. Sold by st. Clair Wyley Drug Co.,
Tnpelo, and Bearden & King, Okolona.
The man who accepts tips usually
regrets it unless he is waiter or por-
ter.
Few girls cheerfully forgive quit
ter when there is vacancy on their
string.
A mothers love is one of the COM
paratively few which has no ak to
grind.
Fashionable dressmakers are paid
more for their capacity to remodel
than to model.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-03
A Most worthy Article

1When an article has been on the
market for years and gains friends ev-
cry year, it is safe to call this medicine
q worthy one. Such is Billiards. Hore-
hound Syrup. 1t positively cures
coughs and all pulmonary diseases.
One Of the best known merchants in
Mobile, Ala, says: "For five years my
family has not been troubled with the
winter coughs. We owe this to Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup. know 1t
has saved my children many sick
spells" Sold by st. Clair Wylie Drug
Co., Tupelo, and Beardeu & King,
Okolona.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-03

Another graft epidemic has broken
out IL the Philippines. Probably the
otEiCials are just giving the natives les
sons In popular government.
Secretary Shaw IL for fright and
juatloe.v What right and justice is
there In compelling Americans to pay
more for American articles than for
eigners are askedP
The Warrington Post says no rough
riders viii be sent to Cuba this time.
OF course not; for there would not be
nearly enough Offices to 60 round
when they returned.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-03

IA cold IL much more easily cured
when the bowels are open. Kennedy e
Laxative Honey and Tar opens tho
bowels and drives the cold out Of the
system Ia young and old. Sold by st.
Clair Wyley Drug Co.,, Tupelo.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-10-03

True and tried friends Of the family
-DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Best
for results and best to take. Rosy
cheeks and sparkling eyee follow the
use OF these dependable little pills,
They do not grippe or sicken. Sold b
st. Clair Wiley Drug Co., Tupelo.