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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-08-23
VagarIes.
A woman's best argument is tears.


A woman's best argument is tears.
Dowie would never do for a base
ball player. He wouldn't stay out
when put out.
To call the bee busy" is a mis-.
homer He works but half the time
and loafs all winter
When Teddy gets through with the
packers they will have lost some of
their rhine" anyhow.
Only one love is there greater than
that of a. pure wife for a good hus-
band---the love OF a mosquito for a
TAT mans ankles.
A young woman whose age is skid.
doc" really doesn't mean to flaunt her
age in the fsce of manageable young
men when they call.
In Germany a servant girl threw her
mistress baby into the river that she
might get vacation. Alas, my en-
ployer has no baby!
"The American girl is wearing socks
this summer" says Paul Cook, and
then as an afterthought, he wisely
adds-"we are Informed"
The average man laughs when the
iackass advertises himself with his
bray. Advertising, to succeed, must
have some dignity about it.
"Deadwood Dick" is dead, accord
ing to the newspapers, but If the dime
novels are to be believed, he is still
very much on the firing line.
Americans should not be referred to
as bread winners. Americans eat pie
three times a day-if they like Why
not call them the pie winners?
With the advent of the automobile
the gay married man cannot longer
pass on the hair on his coat collar as
one from the coat of horse.
In Siam the goose is trained to boot
like a motor car horn whenever a
stranger approaches. The automobile
goose does it in this country without
training.
Every girl should get not only her
hat but her powder on straight. 1t al
ways detracts from a queens beauty
to see chance COB of powder on the
lobe Of her tight ear
There are 3,155 acres of land in New
York's cemeteries. At the present
death rate this will bury the dead for
$50 years. 1t must be remembered
there are few dead ones" in New
York city.
A Baltimore merchant kissed WON
an three times on the land and was
fined 800. It looks to me like the
Judge handed it to him. Why, in Chi
cago you can kiss girl on the mouth
that many times for the mere fine Of
a couple Of theater tickets and nice
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-08-23

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Accept no substitute. Trial package FREE.
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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-08-23

Lewi5 Single Binder STRAIGHT 80 cigar 4
GOOD quality all the time. Your dealer on
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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-08-23

Al rule. q divorced woman acts e.
thOugh she had been born that way.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-08-23

Soliloquy of the czar: Would that
my generals had half the desperate
Valor of my anarchists!
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-08-23

Finds Time for Christian Duties.
Sir Andrew Fraser, governor Of
Bengal, virtual ruler Of 100000 peo-
pie, is the active president Of the
Calcutta z. M. G. A.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-08-23

A Baltimore merchant kissed wom-
an three times on the land and was
fined $780, It looks to me like the
Judge handed it to him. Why, in Chi
cago you can kiss a girl on the mouth
that many times for the mere fine Of
couple Of theater tickets and a nice
little dinner
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-08-23

To call the bee busy" is a mis-.
homer. He works but half the time
and loafs all winter.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-08-23

Dowie would never do for a base
BAH player He wouldn't stay out
when put out.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-08-23

When Teddy gets through with the
packers they, will have lost some OF
their rhine" anyhow.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-08-23

There are 3,155 acres of land in New
York's cemeteries. At the present
death rate this will bury the dead for
$50 years. 1t must be remembered
there are few dead ones" in New
York city.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-08-23

Only one love is there greater than
that OF a pure wife for a good hus-
band-the love of mosquito for a
tat mans ankles.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-04-19
An Honest Optician

If our optician should test your eyes ana find
that glasses would not help you he would promptly
tell Won so and there would be DO charge tor the
examination. We are doing good square leglt1-
mate optical business and such price as s2OOO
or $685. 90 is never charged for glasses when we 90
the fitting Our optical work is reliable and our
prices reasonable. You always know where to find
US and we make no charge for changing tense the
first time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-04-19
II Jewel Elgin
Nickel Case, $8.25

We have watch to suit every mans pocket
book even il he hasn't more than one dollar Cana
dian BILL This is good offer to any that
wants good watch movement in a cheap case.
We sell either Elgin, Watham, Rockford or Illinois
movements, full II jewel in nickel cases for 825.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-04-19
Victor Talking Machines

We have put in stock two different styles
Of the famous Victor Talking Machines
The small one sells at S22. co. the larger one
at $4,000. To those familiar with Victors
we need say no word of commentator and
to those unfamiliar with Victors we will
say they are the finest machine on the mar
ket We will be pleased to show the ma
chimes to any one interested.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-04-19
Expert Engraver

Our Engraver does much finer work than you
would imagine you could get done out in this part
of the country. On all articles bought in our Jew
ery department you are entitled to free engraving.
If YOU have locket or a watch that you want en-
eraved, bring it here and let US put on swell!
monogram for you. Engraved ewe]ry is the vogue
at present
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-04-19
Good Shears
Csc a Pair

Not the kind you buy from the fakir
on the street corner but shears that
will cut and keep on cutting. They
are eight inches long, nicely nickeled
and Of fine quality for the price. If
you need pair Of shears here's your
chance.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-04-19
2OONeWViCtOr Records

We have a stock of 200 of the very new Vic
tor Records in both the and 10 Itch Inc price
Of Victor records is the same the world over name
" soc and 81 co. The only advantage we otter IS
the fact our stock is new and will keep 1t up to
date bv FREQUENT additions OF new records We
have record rack and all records will be carefully
protected from dust and dirt.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-04-19
II Jewel Handen
20 Year Case, $3.50

We have sold lots of watches in the last two
years but this is one of the best offers we have
been able to make. A fine II jewel nickel move
ment with patent regulator in 20 year engraved
~ correct or refund your money.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-04-19
Bracelets are Stylish

Bracelets will be worn much more this season
than ever before and as we expect to sell lot OF
them we have bought pretty literally we snow
about 200 solid gold gold filled and sterling brace
let's We bought big lot for two reasons-tirst,
because we got them at cut price, and second, De-
cause with big stock can show a great variety
Of STYLES. We have bracelets from ST. to S. 10.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-04-19
Good Knives
75c to $500

Another item We have just added is line Of
good pocket knives to sell at popular prices. We
have good quality knives that we sell at 75c and
fine big pearl handle knife that sell at s1.OO.
Then we have some real fine finished pearl handle
knives, German silver lined with miled edges that
sell at 81 IS, $3.50, sl75 and 50. 90 each. Our
cutlery is Of fine quality and sell il at reasonable
prices.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-18

Eth thee-yssros upward; 5000 added:
~ 1:SSS- Winner, ch c. by The Co1anoner-Penitence
New-York tribune., 1906-08-18
LIGHT WIND FOR BOATS.
FIRST RACE FOR THE TIW.
Il. l.. Parks Yacht and the Sumatra
Victors at Marblehead.

Marblehead Mass, Aug. 1.-THE yacht Su-
matra owned by Francis Skinner. OF the East
ern Yacht Club. and the Vim. owned by 7. L.
Park, Of the New York Yacht Club. divided the
hOnors to-day in the seventh and eighth races
for th,, selection Of the three defenders for the
Roosevelt Cup.
The Sumatra won the first race. over a trian-
gular course by minutes 10 seconds and scored
for the second time In the series. The Vim won
the second race OF the day. thres-nlile beat 70
windward and return. by / minute As seconds
coming home IN the lead for the first time since
the trials began. Both races were sailed in very
light airs from the southeast and south In the
first race the yachts were sent q three-mile
beat TO windward. and those boats which stayed
inshore or to the north beat the rest OF the feet
that went wind hunting out TO sea- at tne hESe
mark.
The Caramba was the first 70 round the
weather mark She was followed closely by the
Sumatra. 1t was a broad reach 20 the second
mark, and within a minute the Sumatra had
gone ahead Of the others. 1t was another reacn
creased her lead 70 three minutes ana ten Sec
conds. The rest Of the feet was well strung
out. and some OF the favorites. like the AUX
and the Spokane, were far in the rear.
The second was started half an hour
after the conclusion of the first. with the wind
still light, but a trtte more 20 the SOUTH IL
was a three-mile beat to the first mark. and in
this work the boat that held 70 the west got
the best OF those which went 70 the east and
north.
The Vim, which was well up at the start,
tackled at once after crossing the line and made
long board to the westward. When she tackled
for the mark she weatheFed all the other boats
and rounded IL twelve seconds ahead Of the AUX,
her nearest competitor. On the run 70 the fin
fish the New York boat increased her lead and
crossed the line minute as secnOds ahead OF the
AUX Chewtnk vi, which was fourth in round
ing the outer mark. beat Sally VIII at the finish
line for third place
The day was clear and the water smooth. IN
the first race the wind was variable. but IN the
last one 1t held true. although very light The
summary:
New-York tribune., 1906-08-18
MAKES NEW RECORD.
Jerome ID. TraUers Shoes Fine
Form at Manchester.

Manchester. Vt, Aug. T.-Play In the third and
semi-hnal rounds for the first Presidents Cup was
finished the links of the EkwanOk Golf Club
to-day. Jerome d. Travers. Of Montclair, n. j.,
the metropolitan golf champion, displayed record
breaking form throughout the day, and in winning
two 1S-hole matches established a S6-hole rec
ord for the Of 144 strokes better than
the record made last year by A L. White. OF Bos-
ton.
In the morning Travers. defeating c. r. Leake OF
Ekwanok. up and to play, handed in a card OF 35
s6-71; in the afternoon his win Allan Lard
suited in a record Of 243973. Travers's fret round
in II is but stroke above the hole record made
several years ago by Walter J. Travis Since that
time however, the course has been considerably
heightened and has been made more difficult by
the addition of hazards.
The, The other semi final match was won by J. NJ
Ward from j. NJ. Rhett, up and to play. RhetJ s
morning victory over Frederick Herreshof, Of
Garden City, up and 10 play, was one of the
surprises of the tournament. In this round also
Ward put out L. E Wood, of Fall River who yes
terday defeated the former holder Of the cup-A
1. White, OF Ekwanok.
TraVers and Ward Will meet tomorrow in a "a
hole final contest for the cup.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-18
MATINEE TODAY At EMPIRE

Eleven events are carded for the rnatinees Of the
New York Driving Club at che Empire CITY 4rscL
at 4onkers to-day King Direct, Ceast Marie and
stonewaH will meet again in the fast mace yvb,l.
FFomise Pricess Pique and The General will start
III the iast trot The entries for the championsbiD
class. trottng. are Invader. Judge Green and
Arsto- The entries in full follow:
PIt m - e Flanagan; Sam steele. b. G. 81 NewmsrE:
IoeIul en- g. L. E Ortiz: Surprise Josepb = CstSGore:
Birdie Clay b. A. J. Mace ''N = N'ioOohss
racing CLASS a: mile heats in threel-S,,a rsv
IyasIand b g., William Scott Susie c. blk n, Lane,
II alnpheIl Eliie shannon. b. Andrew C,raFforS
IrotthG tCIasS B; mile heats two In three0NT,7,,
baroh' o m " BTuckheimer; Bonnie Duchess cb =,
- n N0sIeu' bFlshan Bell b. g. G. ". Grote; Zealou.
-, m r, K B9ln Illus Boy. b. &. 7. c. Hnds: Ella
Irotting special team: beat 21sls)-Govs-nor ro,
o. e., ana Dsputize. b 6. W, c. F1oyd-tones '''
11rect blk n James Butler; Coast Marie BIZ N =
4tiGei Stonewall, b. &, Samuel Mcmillan ~' - .
lroting (Class AA mile heats In
T ElE g. N a p Perren Princess Pi0us blk. m n ri
- racing I. lass B mile heats, two IN three)-sphinx
Ch- george A coleman. Johnny blk
i = ARK. Mofonal, ch; m. DR. Joseph Sernon
Irotttug championship mi beatC
James Butler, Arsto. b. e.. James I3utler '' y g.
Tr'tting tClass 4. mile heats two In fhraaN =
Shay b g. J. Ia Place Kent. ch. George 4 StoIa
man, ktty Wilkes. b. m. William Scott: Beieis b m
Trotting ,C1ass o; milo heats Two =, tb-ao, -.
Boardmnn. h r, II Il Toptz: Vtte h m, % q. E1s1S
gan; Little Fpsy er m l. +. Ortiz: California treSre,s
h. g, James Butler, Teddy X. b. G. T r Kennedy
Muscovite. hk g, 7 q. Kinds: Mr. Baron nix
G. turran' Bon Jay ro- <. DR.. Joseph Senon
New-York tribune., 1906-08-18
BAD FALL FOR AUSTIN.
JOCKEYS ARM BROKEN.
Thousands Bet by the Raineys
on HedsLip, the Wip1aer.
ny telegraph % The Tribunal

Saratoga, y. Y. Aug. l1.-Austln. the Negro
sockey, had a narrow escape from instant death
when Braden was crowded on the ran and fell
rounding the Ear turn, in the hfth race here
to-day. AS it was. he suffered injuries that Will
keep him out OF the saddle for weeks. Sc they do
not result fatally. His left arm was broken, he
was badly cut about the head. and ne suffered
internal injuries. Braden was running we'll up
in fourth place when the accident happened
He had been backed by the Western crowd from
50 20 j TO 20 20 ]. having been brought East FOR
a killing. The stewards could not fix the re-
sponsiblity FOR the accident. Fifteen horses
went 10 the post in this race with Heeslp an
Odds-on favOrite az 8 to 8. Paul J. Rainey, who
owns the colt. Roy A Rainey. and their friends
backed him with confidence.
The Raineys between them wagered some
100000. one bookmaker alone laying $500 to
$4,000. Heasiip outclassed his field, and MAX
ing the pace 20 suit himself. easily in the
fast time OF 1:3s 3-5 for the mile. Ed Ball was
second, and Macy Jr.. which came from far back
and a remarkable race third.
Frederick Johnson's Aeronaut ran such a bad
race in the first event, for which he fayorite
over Tiptoe Pythia, FirebrapJ and Shot Gun,
that the stewards of the meeting decided to start
an investigation They called McCreery. the
trainer and Perrine, the jockey. before them. but
they could not explain the almost disgraCeful
performance Perrine said that the horse did
not seem TO settle in his stride until the race
half
Frederick johnson, the owner, wagered $500
on Aeronaut at TO l, and was quite as unable
as the others 10 offer any explanation The
stewards still have the matter under advsement
bat action is looked for. August Belmonts
Tiptoe She raced Firebrand into submis-
sion in the first half mile. and had plenty left TO
stall of Shot Guns determined challenge in the
,ast furong. She the six furlongs in the
fast time Of 112 Is. which is within one second
If the track record. made by Ravena a few days
ago.
Lorng Won the Troy Selling Stakes, for two
year-olds. at five and one half fuTlOngs. She was
the second choice at TO ., Monfort being the
favorite II odds on. Loring worked her way to
the front IN the first quarter, and never
headed winning ridden out, from John E. Mad
den's PcTnay. which had been played from 30 TO
! TO J. Il J. Monfort managed to save third
place.
The other winners were Inferno Ocean Spray
and Tourenne. J. r Seagram came down from
Canada 10 Inferno run in the mile and
quarter handicap and he had the satisfaction
Of seeing his good horse win rather cleverly by
half length from Yorkshire Lad. James r.
keenes Won Tromp made the running TO the
stretch turn. but stopped badly when the real
strife began Three favorites, two second
choices and outsider
New-York tribune., 1906-08-18
GOOD COLE At DEAF
ABBOIT BEATS SHERn ~
Tiffany West and Bosers q
Reach Semi-FinaI Round

One OF the ravOTites met defeas a,
round OF the annual invitation sor~,.-- ''c',.
unued yesterday on the links OF ~. -'-7A, =,
and Country Club Thomas n. So. os.
Wykagyl Country Club. went comrra.4'' cr'-''' = {.
game IN the afternoon against Ps.-1 e
OF Plainfield. with the result that 20,
as he pleased by-7 up and to pIsv = :. = =
survivors In the frat set were " 80 CO
Philadelphia; Gilmore p. tiffany p. 81 6
> d. Bowers. BrookIawn. a.
Abbott played sound golf throurso-
In the morning he gave notbing e q
match with J. s. Martin. of Pi,fst-,--' Z i
the latter found himself a beat., . t.
hOling out in the thirteenth green - - az
was Abbott's by up and TO NAV "a
ished out the bye holes. and the T1,..-'.sS - Z.
champion returned a 20
Abbott had by far the better d,r...,-
his second round match with sharv.- va
rule the latter easily outdrives b,s - 9. q
but Abbott was unusually long ana -
made the other play the odd after M, -
The young man from PIainfeld vs-. = -.
turn in 43, where he stood. s I'm. 49, = @
then apparent to all that Sherman v.- e
They only went three more holes vr.--- 80
bott stood up with 70 PLAY. 7s-'- IT, -
were as follows: eAl
New-York tribune., 1906-08-18

The Tiflany-Carl Martin match IN H..
noon carried the gallery Il soon becsra .,,--.
that the former was at the top OF hi. -
which led some to predict record rours =.
second hole is 446 yards. but Tiffany gOs 49,
pin on his second shot and made a a 49,
slips going out were 6's at the seventh ~ 49, ~
holes. but at that his card at the turn sTo-.--
even AO-Only a stroke more than par :
The In play Is about four hundr.z ~,
shorter than the out and all the HuIs~- So rl
Golf Association champion needed Vas ~ -, -
steady and the record was his Tha 49,
mark Is 7S, made by Walter J. Travis. rs----er-
Travers. George T BrOkaw. Archibald Co.
and J. B. Turner, II.
All went well until the mari pit a. thsr
lucky thirteenth hole is called II 4. o-i- -
hundred yards but all carry over a vridz - -
Tinany's club turned IN his hand causiUz ~
ball to slice Off TO an almost unplsvsFis ~
Before he could get out OF the trouble h. 80.
clay back a few yards. and after overulavi-ye,
green on his third needed three rlors f. :.
down The meant three wasted stros,s -
all chances OF e record vanished
Although Tiffany had already defeated V..,.
by UP and 70 play, they continued On N 4,
end. and he got total Of 81, which iuclu5as ~
missed puts. which were not over two -
Their cards were as follows:
New-York tribune., 1906-08-18
WOMEN SAIL YACHTS.
Fast Time Made an Eastport Race
O5cing to Strong Wind.
[By Telegraph TO Ths Trisune.l

Eastport, Long Island. Aug. 1.-THE West
hampton Yacht Club held its wOmen's regatta
to-day, the contests proving the most interesting
and spirited given under the auspices OF the asso-
citation this season. II was run over triangular
three and twO-thfrds miles course, the boats
covering the distance twice. In the first race
only thirty-eight seconds separated the finishing
or the first yacht, the AlciOne, sailed by Mrs
Madden. in 1:31:21 corrected time, and .he
Oranje sailed by Miss Brewer. The Spalpean
got third place. fifteen seconds behind the
OranJe In the second race the Jealousy sailed
by Mrs. Chichester, was first in 1:34:3S: the
FOrna. sailed by Miss DeniSon, was second in
1857. and the Julia third. in :37:23
a stiff southerly breeze blew across the course
enabling the yachts to cover IL in fast time
Each yacht was allowed one man on board TO
handle the sail and ropes.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-18
MOTOR BOATING AT FRoNTENAe'

Frontenac. N Y, Aus 1.-THE frst race - p. 49,
the American Motor Boat Association. VhOS' -
arrived here on Wednesday after erul'' -,
Yonkers. was held to-day over the Fi0N -.
course The races were for the CommodefeN - :.
covr haudicap trophy. 20 be raced for analN
morrow There were two classes. under y ie7- -. a
over 30 feet length. The course was twice -,
triangle OF fourteen miles and the winner 80.
class won silver cup. The entries we're. e R
II. GEORGE HasbFouck; Viper. COrnrnodoie or.
Glasgow. What Next Harry Grouse FiiesY Y.a1rsl
euCe Peacock; Vingt TTOiS g. s. Gillespie
DIR. Ross: Navajo. w. J. Beers . ,..s -
The NinCt TrOis won in the over - foOe 80 M
elapsed time being 81 minutes y seconds -, -
20 in the second class. her elapsed ~
81 minutes and = seconds.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-18
JUDGES FINE DRIVERS.
litter and EIdrdge Mulcted 500
Each at P0ughkeepsie.

Poughkeepse, n. Y. Aug 1.-THE fifth and
last day Of the Grand Circuit meeting here was
characterized by more close finishes than on any
previous day Of the meeting. especially in the
2:17 trot and the 2:10 pace.
With nine starters in the 2:17 trot. the talent
made no decided choice in the betting. A sam
pie pool was: Grancino $50; Oliver Moore, S25:
Totora, $31: o. H. w. S15: field. S15. Grace
Cameron took the lead at the start, the horses
getting away on the first score, and won by
neck. That was the end OF the Cameron mare,
however. for bad breaks put her eighth in the
second heat and shut her out in the third
TOtora the second heat by half a length
over Composer. Grancino won the third heat
passing India and Totora in a hard drive on the
homestretch. Grancino was never headed In
the fourth heat. although Composer fought him
gamely.
Believing that the drivers Of India and Totora
had not tried to win the heat, the judges fined
Eldridge and liter 500 each. and put Geers in
to drive India in place Of Eldridge. Totora was
never headed in the fifth heat but Grancino
pushed him TO whipping finish Geers put
India in second place at the half. but the mare
driver piled the whip in the stretch.
Rudy Kip having won the 2:11 pace on Tues
day. was favorite in the 2;1O pace to-day at 100
to 40. He won the race in straight heats. but
Argot Boy gave him a hard finish each time II
looked as If Argot would have won the third
heat but for getting into pocket on the home
stretch
Vesta Boy. winner of the 2: :1S pace. sold for IS
in pools Of $105. Billy Cole was favorite az
slight odds. He the first heat easily, but
proved Qutter after that.
The summaries follow:
New-York tribune., 1906-08-18
LAWN TENNIS DRAWINGS.

Newport r. l.. Aug. 17-~Drawings for the ma
tional tournament which begins at the Casino here
next Tuesday, made by DR.. James Dwight
president Of the National Lawn Tennis Association
to-day. The entries number III, the largest ever
listed. William A Larned. former champion: L. H.
Waimer +. c. Alexander, w. ]. Clothier. F. r.
Budong, I. c. Wright, e 2. Fisher. Richard
Stevens, r. D. Little and II. II. Hackett are among
the we'll known players entered.
The drawings are pronounced excellent Few Of
the best known men come together in the early
matches.