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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-15
The Progressive Boy.


In 1874, Luther Latin Mills, of Chi
cago, the eloquent attorney, was
sitting in his Office, when a boy
entered and delivered the lawyer a
morning paper. There was nothing
unusual in this, because the same hoy
had performed the same service for
months, in sunshine, slush and show
er. On this particular occasion the
boy loitered about the room, looking
at the law books and the wilderness
of briefs. Then he turned rather alb
ruptly toward Mr.. Mills, and said: Il
would like to be a lawyer" Mr.. Mills
questioned him, and found him intel
ligent, earnest and plucky. He took
him in. The boy read, attended Of
flee duties, ran errands, went to lee
lures at the law school, and made him
self invaluable. At the expiration of
two years he was ready to push out
his own boat. He has been climbing
upstairs ever since. Recently his
voice was heard in one of the most
important cases that have been tried
in Cook county.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-15
TO KEEP DISHES WARM.
Various Ways of Solving the Prob
lem How to Keep Course Din
ner Nice and Hot.

Keeping things warm is the problem
which confronts every user of a gas
stove.
Unless there is a broiling oven sep
arate from the baking overland this
Is an expensive arrangement-there
is no room in the ordinary gas range
for keeping course dinner hot. Even
then the heat is of the kind that is
death to both. the flavor and looks of
the dishes.
A way to manage a warming oven
which is perfect, besides being out of
the way, is to get sheet iron or tin
oven OF the kind which are made to go
on over coal oil OF little fiat gas stoves.
Get just as large one as you can
possibly afford, as every extra square
inch will pay you in more ways than
one. Get couple of deep iron braclS-
cts to set this, on and fasten to the
wall at a convenient height and dis
lance from the stove. Under 1t set a
low box or fastsn shelf, and upon
this set one of the little coal oil stove
lamps that sell for little over quar-
ter. You will find that the heat is of
the mild and even kind that keeps
things perfectly. The top is an ideal
place for raising bread and things
which require slow baking, as custard
or rice can be cooked in 1t, to the saw
ing of gas.
In a kitchen in which coal range
keeps its place beside the gas stove
the problem is made simple by setting
the little lamp under the warming
oven of the range while cooking by
gas.
In the dining-room the radiator shelf
Is q means of keeping things warm
that IS not often taken advantage of.
It may be made to match the wood
work and suspended with brackets
ana have a few OF the odd dining
room pieces set upon 1t, and still leave
room for setting the plates and cups
Just before meal time. It is an Ideal
place for the cracker bowl, and II
made of a piece Of marble laid nat on
the radiator it win answer as well for
4 warming table as one which has hot
water under it.--Chicago Tribune.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-15

cited the Chinese out OF their Gus
tomary stolidity, until they clapped
their hands like children almost and
shouted "Cho ging, Che ging, Cho
ging."
Sir Chenglung LANG Cceng, the Chi
nese minister, explained to the officers
OF the regiment that this was the Chi
nese way of declaring That's great,
That's great, That's great" The Chi
nese were lost In admiration at the
fine looking American soldiers and
their large, handsome mounts. These
men Of the Thirteenth have more skill
than the favorite riders Of the Buffalo
Bill show and a more soldierly bear
ing than is exhibited by the picked
men Of the different armies Of Europe.
One Of the commissioners asked: "Is
this troop especially drilled for exhi-
bitions?"
1T is simply one Of many troops"
was the reply. zone drill day we have
out a certain troop. on another occa-
sion we have another troop and 30
on"
Among the visitors was K s. Yao,
brigadier general In the Chinese army,
He was transfixed with admiration OF
the evoiutions of the soldiers and
when the latter came out the second
time in blue uniforms instead Of the
khaki which they had been wearing,
he exclaimed: These horses are
finer than the others, and the men, 1t
seems"
He was informed they were the
same men, but was incredulous. yes,
they have made what we Americans
call a lightning change of uniform"
he was informed and was then salts
! fed.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-15

No matter how old the game may
be 1t is found ever new and amusing,
and sometimes the mere knowledge
that it was participated in by the
children's observation-disclosures
lends added zest to the playing Of 1t
by the little folk. There are the old
games of forfeit" so delightfully."-
old and so deliciously new every time
1t Is played, and "whiFl the plate, !"
than which there is no liVelier sport,
and CLAP In and clap out" always
tun-provOking and enjoyable.
The playing Of cards, chess. check
ers and dominoes can never AFFORD the
youth with genuine pleasure. These
games are better suited to the elders
Of the family, adults who enjoy q
game fer the scientific side OF 1t and
the quiet It enforces. But for the
boys and girls-give them boisterous
spirited games such as -hide and
seek" blind mans bun" and 'tos'
TIA clipper" and hunting the thin
BILE is a jolly game also.
Then there are the gay old-timl
dances through which our great-grand
parents frolicked when they wer
young and full OF life. Leading in "a
list 81 country dances comes 81
dear old virginia reel which. e %
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-15

York, followed by practically all OF the
members of the house present, ap'
preached him. Chancey was very much
astonished and looked very much sur
prised when Mr.. Sherman said that
he would like to have a few moments
conversation with him. Then he real
lied that something was going to hap
pen on the flftieth anniversary of his
engagement as an employe of the
house Of representatives. For half a
century old John Chancey has made
himself useful on the floor Of the house
and he was made the recipient Of a
handsome testimonial to- his long
service.
Mr.. Sherman in an eloquent little
speech described how Mr.. Chancey in
his so years service had met the obli-
cations which had devolved upon him
and, expressing the best wishes of the
members of the house and wishing the
veteran and his family all happiness
and prosperity, he placed ia the hands
of the embarrassed employee 20 crisp,
one hundred dollar bills. The old man
was overcome for in that $1,000 he saw
disappear from his little home a mort
gage of $500 and a balance of $500
left with which to celebrate the occa-
sion. He did not attempt to reply al
length, but in a falteTing voice he de.
clared: Gentlemen, l thank you all
That is all / can do or say"
John Chancey was appointed to &
position in the house in 1856 by Ma
thaniel p. Banks, of Massachusetts, af
forwards speaker of the house and {
distinguished major general in tn,
union army in the civil war.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-15
A PEANUT FRAME.
low a Most Novel and Abrasive
Decoration May Be Made for
a Girls Room.

Girls, did you ever see a photograph
frame made of peanuts2 Well, try
making one for yourself. And II you
do You will not stop with one-you
will probably make three or four for
your own room, as well as some for
your friends as little gifts, for you
will find them most unique and
artistic
Have carpenter make a thin pine
wood frame to at cabinet or panel
photograph, building It with the prop
or grooves in the back to admit OF fit-
ting in a glass and cardboard protec-
ton, explains the Cleveland Leader.
Then get a bag of peanuts and a
pot Of good glue. With small brush
apply the glue to the frame and nay
on the peanuts-in the shells, Of
coUrse-talSing pains to At them snug
ly together. AS you place them drop
a little glue from the brush between
the nuts to hold them securely to-
gether. After the frame is completely
covered with the peanuts let 1t lie on
the table till the glue is thoroughly
hardened, then with a clean brush go
over 1t very carefully with furniture
varnish.
If the frame is hung against a panel
Of dark red or green burlap, you have
no idea how artistic the effect is.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-15

old gentleman put It, ''hss no begin
ming and no ending; you may com
mence anywhere and stop anywhere
and keep ON as long as you like with.
out spelling the figures"
And now we have the modem PRO
gressiye" games, the progressive con
versational" being one OF the most en-,
joyable that comes under that head
Not only is the progressive converse,
tionaP most delightful to those who
participate in Il, says the Cleveland
Leader, but 1t IS educational as wen
It helps the young folks to cultivate
the art OF easy and fluent converse
ton with grace Of manner, gesture
and expression. as wen as storing the
mind with practical knowledge TO
give an evenings progressive con.
versational" it is well to choose as the
topics Of converse some well-knoWn
authors and their books, disseeting. al
II we're, the most noted characters Of
their books. The drama Is afro 1
splendid subject TO devote part 81
an evening over Lest too much con
versation. along serious lines. Shouts
prove dull 10 those who have come 60
Rether for social intercourse and limo
1 cent fun, music ana recitation should
be intarspefsed between the rsriou
subjects,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-15

House possibly could be. OF course
there were representatives of all the
big governments in the world present,
but that did not prevent young Mrs.
Longworth acting in the most homely,
democratic manner and receiving her
friends with jolly handshake and
genial smile and then to gladden. the
hearts of the whole corps of White
House servants by having them come
up into the east room and Cffer their
congratulations. This was a genuine
touch of home life that at once dis
sipated any thought of an imperialistic
function.
There was a jolly time at the break
fast table and after the ladies had re-
tired LOngworth and his Harvard
friends sang college songs and joked
with each other and had the president
In to Join ia the merriment 1t was
more like a good wholesome country
wedding where everybody was happy
and having a good time. Then the
good old tradition of sending luck after
the bride and groom as they drove
away by casting old shoes and slippers
and hands full of rice after them was
followed in the merriest fashion. Miss
Ethel, Kermit, Archie and Quentin
with several of their girl and boy
friends ran after the automobile con
tanning the newly married couple
laughing and shouting.
Even the old fashioned serenade or
eharivari was not neglected, although
the serenaders reached the country
house where the young couple passed
the night rather late and had an en-
counter with a policeman. They
brought a band of musicians and in
sisted on playing discordant airs inter
mingled with an occasional piece OF
classical music. LongWOrth recognized
their appearance, addressed then
briefly and they retired.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-15
THE DRowsYLAND RxpR5ss.

From twiliRhttoWn to Bleepyviile
Is a long. long way, guess,
But the fastest train In the world, weoR,
Is the DrowRyland ExpresBl
There's kiss for FIRE and a song Or steam.
And Love to manage the train;
Just moments stop at the City of Dream,
And it's on through the night againl
Then, it's. oh, my little one,
Ho, my little one,
Sweet OF the tawny tressl
It's on and away
At the close OF day
On the Drowsyland Expreasl
Hilton r. Greer. in Good Literature.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-15

in the navy failed in his examinations
for a promotion. He felt pretty badly
and told the captain of his ship about
it. The latter said: why don't you
go up to Washington and see Proctor?
Maybe he can help you to get another
examination"
The medical officer came to Wash
ington and the olly Proctor he knew
of was the senator, so he called upon
the latter. explained his errand and
said that his captain had told him to
call on Proctor. Captain who?" asked
the senator. The doctor repeated the
name and although the senator looked
puzzled he listened to the story. The
doctor was a good talker and made q
strong case for himself Senator Proc
tor promised to see the secretary of the
navy and he did and secured another
examination for the doctor. The latter
returned to his ship rejoicing and told
the captain that Proctor was "thc
finest old chap | ever met. used
your name with him to good effect"
"Old chap" shouted the captain
why Proctor Is a young, smooth
shayen fellow"
'He Is nothing Of the kind" said th,
doctor. HE has gray whiskers and Il
one OF the best fellows l ever met.
On comparing notes It was found tina
the captain had directed the medica
oficer TO see Secretary Proctor In III,
hope that the latter might persuad,
Senator Lodge TO 80 to the front 10
him. The captain did not kAow sena
tor Proctor.
whats the use Of flssi1g With
secretary, was the DOCTORS only com
msnt
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-15
10 MAKE A FLUTE.
One Made Out Of Paper Which viii
Afford Boy or Girl Much
Amusement.

A little flute from which a good
deal Of amusement may be derived
can be made by wrapping a piece Of
paper around pencil to make a tube
Paste the edge fast and to one end Of
the tube fasten a triangular piece Of
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-15
No Imperialistic Function.

he wedding Of
Miss Roosevelt
and Mr.. Long
worth while her
aided far and wide
as a gorgeous
function and de-
nounCed by some
backwoods minis
tiers as aping roy
al marriages, was
as simple and in
formal as any
thing in the White
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-15

pick and wash well IN cold water four
or ave white celery stalks. Dry them
we'll and use ouly the tender inside
parts. Cut them IN short lengths and
place IL bowl with lettuce hearts.
Toss up with French dressing and aAg
plnolna GA. y halyeN
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-15
Half a Century of Service.

VERY interesting
little ceremony
took place at the
capitol the other
day just after the
adjournment Of the
house. John Chan
cey, a special Of
hcer Of the house,
was preparing to
go home when
r epres entative
Sherman, of New
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-15
At It Amin.

Miss DeThyme-How do you like my
new tailoT-made costume, dear?
Miss Plumpleigh-Ob, it's just too
lovely for anything. Why, it fits
every angle.-Chicago Daily News.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-15
The Heavenly Road.

Does you ever stop ter think how
high heaven is?"
Don't worry me wild SIGH problems.
Eff l kin DIES git halfway, en- keep fun
gettin' dizzy; I'll be satisfed!"-At.
lanta Constitution.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-15
washington GOSSIP
ORDEAL THROUGH WHICH THE
ENGAGED ONES PASSED.
LIKE A COUNTRY WEDDING
Orientals Enthusiastic Over Amert-
can Soldiers and Their Fine
Mounts-Pretty Little In
cident in the House.
- A - AsHINGTON. - 1t

! 81 ~ ~ NNaHe
will take Wash
ington a long time
to recover from
the Longworth-
Roosevelt we'd
ding. For days
and weeks before
that happy event
little else was dis
cussed or thought
OF in social cir
cles. 1t had been
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-15
HOW THE FLUTE is MADE.

paper somewhat larger than the open.
ing, as shown in the illustration.
To play the flute, draw in your
breath through the open end of the
tube; the difference in pitch will de-
pend upon how hard you breathe.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-15

Proctors on the
senate roll, one
the distinguished
senator from Yer
mont and the 9Th
err a senatorial sec
rotary employed
by Senator Lodge.
The similarity of
the names has led
to some amusing
incidents. Not ago
a medical officer
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-15
The Chinese at the Capital.

lAEN lue imperial
Chinese commits
sion was In wash
lngton a short
time ago one Of
the greatest treats
to them was an ex
hibition of horse
back riding by
men Of the Thir-
tenth cavalry
stationed al Fort
Meyer. The won
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-15
4. m. PATTERSON.

Physician and Druggist, north
west corner Public Square,
Mexico, NO.
Fun tine Of Staple Drugs and
Druggists sundries, Patent
Medicines, Dye stufEs, Etc.
A full assortment Of HomOs-
pathio Medicines always On
hand. These remedies sent b
mail when ordered.
win DO strictly an once psae'
slos.
ADVICE FRR
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-15

1erful Performances Of these soldiers
os their handsome black stseds *
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-03-15
Two Proctors.

HERE are t
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
SA5 LDool Suits $24. 05

A choice assortment. of some of the
finest gowns shown this season and
are of Panama cloth, mohair, serge
and voile materials; are in Eton and
pony coat styles; trimmed with
fancy silks or self materials; every
garment correct in fit and finish and
have sold regularly from $4,000 up
to $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
Neu athletic Blouses $3.50

The latest fad for the athletic girl
and are of white linen with elbow
sleeves made with turnback cuff;
are laced down front and trimmed
with silk emblem; are very at
tractive garment and reasonably
priced
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
$40 Unite Skirts SO. O5

Some very handsome white voile
dress skirts in the lot and trimmed
with silk and self Materials others
are of white serge and Panama cloth
in round length, either plain or
gored circular style.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
For $3.50 Linen Coat Suits
$40 Beach Suits 81. 4.05

Ihese suits are of fancy gray mixed
material and just the garments for
beach wear as they will not show
soil, and are yet so cool and COM
Portable. The coats are in box style
and have gored skirts; are posi-
lively $1,000 values.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
$40 Uool Skirts So. o5

White wool dress skirts of mohair
or voile; are in round or dress
length and regularly sell at $3.50 and
$1,000; just the thing to wear with
separate waists.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

New taffeta and messaline ribbons;
soft lustrous quality; widths to six
inches; some on white and cream
grounds with clusters and sprays of
flowers and foliage in pompadour de-
sign; for sashes, trimming and milli-
merry; values to 75c
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
Wonen's $3.50 Hats at ST. 05

Uonen'S SD. so Hats at ST. 05
Womens trimmed hats, very special line in
all the newest shapes of good straw, nclud-
ing wide sailors, with drape of white silk; also
flowers and quills; Panama hats with velvet
folds and quills but any of them are good values
at $3.50,
$5.05 Misses Leghorns $L80
Misses trimmed hats; large, fiat shapes of best
white Milan or leghorn; also some of white
satin straw, trimmed with ribbons and flowers,
in white and coors.
$3.50 Uomen'S Juit Hats So. 05
Jaunty suit hats in all the new sailor shapes;
are of white or Tuscan straw braids, trimmed in
white and colors with ribbons and flowers quills
or wings; number of styles to please every
taste and values up to $780,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

Sd &, SIS Girls Dresses %.0S
total Of $50 wash dresses for girls in sizes g. 10
years. they made Of gnghams, chambrays, linens
inercerzed materials and Galatea CLOTH and are in
solid colors rose green, blue and tan, also light
dark shades, with fancy stripes check patterns;
are made I'm Russian blouse, Buster Brown and sailor
styles; trimmed with self contrasting material
embroideries and pipings; the skirt parts are made
either full plated styles every dress worth $40O
to $500 and special for one day only
Second Floor
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
$3.50 Linen Skirts So. so

OF very fine grade of white linen;
full dress length; trimmed with
knife plaitings or embroideries in
panel shape and are neatly finished
and we'll tailored.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
$50 uhife Suits SIS

These gowns are Of white mohair
material; made in Eton coat style
with gored or plain circular skirts;
trimmed with silks and correctly
man tailored. Are the kind of suits
that will not crush easily and can
be dry cleaned nicely.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
81. so Tdnefo PtcoatS IS. o5

Silk petticoats of very serviceable
quality taffeta that will not cut out
easily and has no loading to make
heavy are in every wanted shade,
including gray and black, and are
made with deep flounce trimmed
with plating or with self bands.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
So Unite LDoiSfs SL.08

A big lot Of nicely made stylish
waists with long or short sleeves
and are trimmed in a number of
dainty patterns. The material is a
very fine lawn.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
$40 TdUeta Ptcoats 81. SO

We will guarantee these petticoats
for reasonable time against split
ting or cutting. They are in all the
wanted shades of the popular col
ors, also black: are made with Is
inch fiounce, trimmed with plating,
and cannot be duplicated under
$1,000 anywhere. Second Floor
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
49, SO Misses Dress Hats So. rs

$3.50 Misses Dress Hats $2.25
Stylish dress hats, made wire frames; are of
white coored Cuba lace braid, with ruffles and
shirred silk facings, in white and colors and are
trimmed with white satin ribbons and flowers in colors
to match the facings every good value at $4.5O
SIS Misses Unite Hats at So O5
pretty lot of childrens hats of white Liberty silk
in the popular poke and flare shapes, with shrrngs
and ruffles, and trimmed with bows of ribbons plain
fancy also with flowers every hat positively
$500.
05c LDhite Cdn0oS Hats soc
Nothing prettier better to for days outing
at the beach, and you will be saving your regular
street hat These white hats and COM
Portable and in the sailor shapes. We have
sold them all season at &c. but will specially price
them Monday only at 50c Second Floor
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
So. so Unite LL,oists SLIo

Are in short sleeves, button-back
style only and trimmed on front
with panel of embroidery, Valen-
ciennes insertion and narrow knife
plating. They are positively the
prettiest and best garments at the
price we have had this season.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

Automobile scarfs of chiffon liberty
silk, cream grounds with pompa-
dour designs; bright color effects or
dainty shadow prints; are extra
wide and long and have hemstitched
borders and ends.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
Part III
EtboU GtoOeS So. so

Womens elbow length silk gloves with lace tops are
made Mosquetaire style with two-clasp; are in all
sizes and in black only.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
Millinery for the Fourth

is time for midsummer millinery clearance but
Wednesday and doubtless will go of the beaches
ciay price number of very inexpensive hats that will be
there plenty of the higher grade hats in exclusive style
less than the worth of the material and of making
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
81. so Unite LL,oists csc

OF an excellent quality lawn in but
ton-back or front styles with long
or short sleeves; are trimmed with
laces or embroidery insertions on
front; some are made with allover
lace yokes. Considering the style
and quality, you cannot duplicate
them elsewhere under $1.50.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
So to $40 Trimmed Hats

g. , NJ $S to $40 Trimmed Hats
aYa y V0v very special lot of womens suit hats, in
r Guiding Of the exclusive styles. All
fresh and clean and fine chip hats white milan hats
hand made hair braid hats and shapes trimmed with
feather wings large qus fancy plain ribbons and flowers
trimmings the white hats coors the lot
also many choice hats fancy coors None of them worth less than
$3.50, and of them regular $1,000 values.