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Mexico Missouri message., 1907-03-14
Saddle of Human Skin.

NJ. Glen Fling, 10 the current
number Scientific American. says:
1t is fact well known to very
few skilled workmen, and not
known to the world at large, that
human skin can be prepared, and
made into durable articles quite as
successfully as can the skin of our
four-footed friends.
Mr.. William Hansell, of Phila-
delphia, has the largest article
which has ever been known to be
made from human skin. a beauti-
full pure white saddle, aud any one
examining it would be at loss to
tell the kind OF skin from which it
is made. When you are told, YOU
realize that the pores which show
have familiar look; but when
you are given bit OF the skin, of
which Mr.. Hansell has retained a
few samples, You are amazed at the
thickness. Three layers Of skin
you know you have, but knowing
how easily needle prick will
draw blood. you ere astonished to
find what a good thick covering
these three thicknesses make. This
saddle is made from the skin Of
one man. A woman's skin. gen
orally speaking, would be too deli
cate. =,
| Now, it is not to be supposed
that there is a general trade in hu
man leather. Human skin is al
exceedingly rare article Some
times a physician will have piece
made into a cover for an instru
ment case. and occasionally medi
cal students get enough to b
made into a purse or q pair o
slippers. Patients sometimes hay
u belt or a book cover or som,
such article made from a limb tina
has been amputated. Il seems
peculiar mind that would tax
pleasure in souvenirs" Of thi
order.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-03-14
In Memory.

John Tomkins, aged so years,
died Monday, Feb. %, 1907. OF
blood poison. The deceased was
born Feb. 6. 1927, in Shropshire.
England, he was married TO
Mary Ann Mills Oct. 10, 1867, at
the Episcopal church in London,
England. Came tn America Nov q.
1854. Resided Ia st, Louis. Mo 4.
for few years. then moved TO
Illinois. From Illinois they moved
back to Missouri aud lived in West
Ely, Marion county. They moved
to Mexico, Mo. in the year of
1881 where he resided till he died
The deceased had been member
of the Presbyterian church for 81
years. He leaves a sou and daugh.
ter and two brothers to mourn his
death His daughter, Mrs. $. b.
Reighley resides in Mexico, Mo.
and his son, Fred Tomkins re-
sides in Selma, Cal One brother
lives in St. Louis, the other. Eng
land. Funeral Mt the Presbyterian
church Feb. &c. alta p. IN, Rev
| A. \. Wallace conducting the ser
vices. The remains were laid t
rest by the side of his wife WHIT
had preceded him to the Bette
Land eleven years ago. The pail
bearers were J. C. Miller. s. P
Emmous. s. NJ. Locke, A. c
Turner. and Messrs. Scott an,
Glascock, both of Vandalia
Grandpa" will be sadly MISE,
by his relatives and friends.
when our time Of troubles is DER.
And our days are past,
Well meet him on the other shore
Where lie has br ught us home al las
a GRANDMOTHER
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-03-14

MIR. E.E. Axline's Mos Keep On
brood SOW sale. At Oak Grove
No. on March 9th was great sue.
cess. making an average OF $97. so
on SO head: Mr. Axline said this
was the best lot Of stuff that he
had ever put before the people,
nearly all the great bears of pres.
emit day being represented by their
offspring. Snch ones az Chief Per
lection 2Dd. Spellbinder. On q On
that sold last Oct. for $4,000, Old
Correetor, aud the great Meddler
End No. 36902 that stands at the
head OF the Powell Ford herd, six
gifts, sired by Meddler End, made
the average of $111.33. How Il
this for the Powell Ford herd.
Compare these figures with the
big ones and you will see what the
breeders thought OF the gifts that
h. A. Grier sold to Mr.. Axline
last December, something that
Audrain should be proud Of. One
OF the gifts bred to On and On
End, No. 1866. a III G young Eel.
low that was added to assist at
Powell Ford, sold for $l57. so.
Now this proves beyond a doubt
that Meddler 2nd stands today be.
fore the best breeders as one OF
the greatest sires of the breed, and
that ne Is very ably assisted by
On and On 2nd. Another prop
for Meddler End is one ofthe pigs
that was sold last fall and you win
hear more about him before nnow
niaa' u A. GRlxR.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-03-14
FREE TO SUBSCRIBERS
Beautiful Framed Picture.

The TwIce-A-w Week Republic, OF st.
Louis, Mo-, is giving away beautifully
framed picture, size 5,<x7A inches, to
everyone sending 81 for years sub
scrlptlon 10 their great semi.weekly pa
per and Farm Progress, monthly agrl-
cultural paper published by The Repub-
lie.
This otter Is open 10 both new and old
subscribers. II you are taking the paper
at present.. send In your dollar and have
your time marked up for one year and
get one OF these beautiful pictures with
outany extra cost.
The pictures ara genuine works Of art,
done In nine sectors. Two OF them are
heads OF beautiful girls. One wears q
black picture hat and has two roses
pinned to her pink bodice. n this one
is desired, order No. 10. 1.-THE Spring
Girl" No. II, or The Summer GIRL
wears light brown picture hat, trimmed
with light green. She also wears q
white. and green waist, NItha bunch OF
very pretty flowers al her breast. The
remaining picture. or No. 10, IL . three
quarter length picture representing The
Winter Girl, with a long coat. boa about
her neck and a muif. +"
The frames are made OF rounded meta
aud arc oil 'black. To tell them from
ebony 1t would b necessary TO take
then from the wall for examination. The
pictures and frames are neat aud pretty
enough 10 grace the walls OF . million
aires home. There Is nothing cheap. o.
shoddy looking about them. They can
not DO duplicated in tho retail storesi foI
less than 50 cents. The best recommends
alton that We can give them, 10 70 SAY
that II You are not thoroly satisfied with
your picture they will refund the money
for your subscription and pay the pos
tage returning the picture 70 them,
II you are already subscriber 70 tht
Twlce-a-week Republic. or II YOU wan
only the agricultural monthly. Farm
Progress, send a silver dime, for one
years subscription 10 this big sixteen
page farm and homo paper. The Twice
A-week Republic Is che oldest and bes
seml-weekly IA silly paper 10 hecountry
and Farm Progress u the fastest growing
farm monthly In America. Ilsmenibel
that yon get both these splendid pubilcal
tions for year and one OF these hand
somely framed pictures. 81 for only o..
u RemIt by post0lilce o. express money
order, registered letleF oF bank draft. d.
not send personal cheeks. Write nam,
and address plainly. Address 81 ORDER
70 the 81 Louis Republic, 81. Louis, Mo
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-03-14
AudFain Courts.

Circuit Court-3rd Monday in
January. LIST Monday in June, Ord
Monday in September.
County COurt-1st Monday in
February, LIST Monday in May, LIST
Monday in August, LIST Monday In
November.
Probate Court-2nd Monday in
February, md Monday in May, End
Monday in August, End Monday in
November.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-03-14

Miss Mary Wadsworth of Co.
lumbia, who has many friends in
Mexico, gave series of lectures
at the Baptist church in Fulton.
The subjects were Shakespeare S
Women. English History in
Shakespeare, Othello, George Eliot
and Thackeray
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-03-14
II. p. Werden's Residence
for Sale.

My residence. 1ll7 South JEFF
ferson ST., the second house south
Of the boulevard. near Hardin Col
lege, east front. consisting of ten
rooms aud two halls. two stair
ways, six large closets. cellar with
granitoid f.oor, lot IS #. by 200
It,. fine garden. fruit trees aud
grape arbor. Will sell cheap II
sold at once.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-03-14

The Martinsburg public school.
of which l.. @. Mccall. candidate
for Co school commissioner. is
principal. viii close in seven weeks.
This has been a very successful
term.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-03-14
Monumental

u will be to year interest to SEQ ms
before placing al order for mon
unent or anything In the monu'
mental line. Yard and of1cs,
GlAndoA Bldg. Mexico, Ne.
Branch ONCE. VAndAliG, No.
JAMES W. aALI.AHER.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-03-14

Speed the coming Of the good
old spring time greens. Bile lie
out Of place when It flows freely
from the pen point into newspaper
editorials.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-03-14
THE MESSAGE
THURSDAY, MAR. IA 1907

Mrs. John Ballew was the guest
Of Mrs. P. F. Simon at Auxvasss
last week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-03-14

D. c. Owen Meat Co., Op.
pOslte Post office. The
finest meats and choicest
cuts. Be sure and call.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-03-14
TWO YEARS FOR S1.25

\ complete history of two history making years
1907 aud 1905. The entire procec!u o' ~ me import
tant sessions of Congress be held duru those two
years The fight finish of the impending battle
against the gigantic trusts and mouopoles Every detail
of the national campaign, including all the party
conventions and the final result OF the Presidential cleo
ton Of November 1908 In short, All the News OF the
Earth.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-03-14

s. Il. Douglass is located al
2820 Park ave, St. Louis. lie
sends a el,0O VIM" for the
MESSAGE,
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-03-14
EXCURSION RATES
TO Various Points
VIA THE WABASH RAILROAD.

HoMEsEEKERs' EXCURSION VIA THE
WABASH.
To points in Texas, Oklahoma,
Indian Territory, Kansas, Ne.
braska, Colorado and other states,
On sale first and third Tuesday OF
each month until and including
April, 1907. Return limit 81 and
30 days. Liberal stopovers.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-03-14
WABASH RAILROAD.
%IGo.

GOING EAst.
No. 4. Atlantic Express 2 53 m
No Ia Atlantic Exp. 4 10 a IN
No. 10, Moberly Accom-, 727 am
No. 20. st. Paul Linn, ii IL a ~
No 2, East'n MI & Exp 3 90 y m
No. ~, st. Louis Expru, lex SUM-
3 90 p IN
No.72 Local frt lex Suu)l IL l5p III
No Ga - " 7 Esp M
0sIng West
No 7, Pacific Express, | 30 u m
No 10, X. @. Express. lex SUM
IL 3S q m
No 8, Western Mail aud Express,
IL Is p m
No 9, K. q. Mail and st. Paul
Limited, s Is p IN.
No 9 Kas C'y MI & Exp 5 Is p IN
No 5 Moberly Accom-, 9 40 p IN
No l, Pacific Express, 10 90 p m.
No 70 Way frt(ex SUM IL Is p IN
I. M. RICHARDS. Aet.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-03-14

One Way COlOnisI Rates to Mex
leo California and the Northwest
Via The Wabash r. r.
On sale daily March lst to and
including April 30th. 1907. To
Mexico City. Mexico, 8 27.OO
To San Francisco, Los Angeles,
San Diego, Calf. Phoenix aud
Prescott. Ariz., s %. 80
To Billings. Mont. SIS. 80
To Hiasdale,. Livingston. Logan,
Mont, 500. 90
To Ogden, Salt Lake City. S24. 80
To Helena, Butte aud Anacon-
da, $24. so
To Spokane. $27. 4C
To Portland, Ore. Seattle. Wash.
500. 90
Also rates to many other points.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-03-14
PERSONAL PnopERrY.

Note: Railroad properties. other
than outside lands. is assessed by
the State Board of Equalization
aud the assessment certified to the
county clerk. This amount will
oriug the total to approximately
Sl2, 900. 900.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-03-14

Low. Que Way Settlers Rates Via
The Wabash r. r.
To certain points In Alberta
Minnesota, Manitoba, Montana,
North aud South Dakota.
Dates Of Sale March I2,19-26.
April 2.9-l6-23-3O. 1907.
+ AZ. RICHARDS,
Agent Wabash r. r
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-03-14

Money 70 loan on real estase se.
'nrity. u W, Howell.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-03-14

To certain points in Arkansas,
Colorado, Indian Territory, Kan
sas, Missouri, Nebraska. 0klaho-
ma, Texas and other states, on
sale March 5-l2.l926. April 2 o.
1923 80. 1907.
One half of the regular one
way rate plus $500 with certain
minimum and exceptions.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-03-14

ONE WAY CoLoNIsT RATES VIA THE
WABASH.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-11-21
County Board Makes Annual Levy
Of Taxes for School Purposes
for the Year 1903
CITY TO PAY MUCH MORE NOW
Board Spent Friday at the Asylum in
Racine and Institution is Found
in Splendid Condition.
Other Business

After spending all day Friday in
specting the State Asylum for the In
sane at Racine, the members of the
County Board resumed their work
! Saturday morning, and the only mat
ter of Importance to come before the
Board was the levy of the county
school tax. AS the amount appor-
toned for the support of schools IN
this county by the state is larger this
year than in the preceding year, the
amount of tax levied on the county is
also larger. The increase in the tax
is in the neighborhood of $4, 500, the
total amount to be raised this year
being $40, 922 against $16,354 levied
last year. AS is customary the larger
increase is borne by the city.
The visit of the Board to the Racine
hospital on Friday proved to be most
interesting one and they found the
asylum in excellent condition. The
report of the trustees of the institu-
ton shows great progress during the
year.
The report shows that on June 80,
1907, there were in the asylum 154 pa
tients, of which 10 were Racine
county patients and "A belonged to
the state and other counties. The
total number of patients on October
81, 1907, was 155. The financial con-
dition of the asylum is excellent. On
| L a
the county treasury SO, 652.79 and there
was paid into the treasury up to Oc-
/ tober 81, 1907, the sum of $549.86,
bringing the grand total on that date
at Sc, 2O2. SO.
There was paid out for the four
months ending October 81, 1907, for
maintenance, $6,349. So, and for per-
manent Improvements $2,286.48, 1eav-
ing balance in the treasury, Nov. 5,
1907, the sum of $565.58; due from
making a total of $12, 1872.
In the opinion of the trustees. the
following amounts will be necessary
for the running of the institution for
the ensuing year:
Subsistence for 100 patients
at $225 per week. :. :. .$18,7 20 OO
1fling .....- ZOO w
Fenclng .......... SUI w
Manure. .......... 49,. 49,. 300 90
Conting encies 49,. .. 1868 10
Total, -. ....... 49,. S20, 1888 Is
Of this amount there is in the
county treasury: Cash, $567.58; due
from the state and other counties,
$12, 1850; amount to DE provided by
tax, So, 500; total, 2O,383.18.
The trustees recommend that the
above sums in the Racine county
treasury, due from the state and other
counties and the balance of the sewer
and barn fund and that $500 be
raised by tax and also be apportioned
to the asylum fund. The trustees in
wife the County Board, in looking over
the buildings and farm, to make such
recommendations as they please,
sither IN the manag enent or improve
meets. Il is reported by the trustees
that the cost of the new barn was
SIS, 601.59
The apportionment of school tax for
this year as compared with last year
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-11-21
Good Locks and Wholesome Diet.

Perhaps this is one reason why such
girls grow old and careWorn after a
few years in the business world, why
they seldom take an interest in their
work, start for home tired and irrita-
BILE and so often complain of head
aches and other ills.
What the business world wants is
clear minds in sound bodies. It has no
use for the languid worker or for the
semi-invalid If the business woman
looks for success one of the problems
she should study is how to keep her
body in sound condition. Exercise ana
good fresh air are excellent. Of all
these we have heard much. Now, is
it not time that some one should take
up the campaign in favor of a more
sensible diet?
1t is true the average woman wage
Garner does not earn a large salary
but better spend money for food than
for fnery. Many of the most nutri
tious dishes are inexpensive. Baked
macaroni, green peas served with
milk, baked potatoes, bread and but
ter and a cup of chocolate or cocoa
are an Improvement on the pies and
pastries. This change Of fare will IN
sure better health, looks and create,
endurance. Who shall say that these
are not a good investment for tie
nervous, anaemic, dyspeptic young wo
man that five years of slim diet Il
likely to produce?
EVALINE VAN BLUNT.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-11-21
What Business Men Eat.

At the tables on the other side of the
aisle men are lunching in the way APP
proved by masculine appetite. That
means they are eating substantial
beefsteaks, roast beef and mutton,
with soups and vegetables. There is
no dividing Of portions on that side Of
the house. Instead the male luncher
supplements the single vegetable that
accompanies the meat with an order
for salad or an extra vegetable or
two. II he calls for a dessert it is
fruit of a wholesome pudding.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-11-21

under the circumstances, and she
would be a much more attractive fig
ure if she laid out some of this money
on nutritious food
The human body is like a machine
it will not do its work unless it is
kent in the pink Of good condition
The waste Of each day must be re-
placed by new material or each day
will find the machine less responsive
to the demands made upon it. The
girl who eats apple dumplings and ice
cream is not physically or mentally Ut
to the mark of the one who eats q
sensible, substantial meal at noon.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-11-21
BUSINESS W0MAr's LUNCH.
At Noon She Seldom Eats Whole sonta
or Sufficient Food,

At Noon She Seldom Eats Wholesome
or Sufficient Food.
A business woman's lunch-of what
does it usually consist? If you live in
a town where many women are en-
ployed just stroll into one of the popu-
lar restaurants patronized by them.
You will be surprised when you hear
some Of the orders
For instance, a very stout girl with
picture hat of fiber braid and flut-
tering flowers will ask for a sardine
sandwich and an apple dumping. This
will be washed down with glass Of
water, for which the restaurant ex-
acts no charge. A fragile maiden on
the other side of the table will call for
bread pudding and gingerbread. An
other asks for apple pie and ice cream.
Two damsels Of more generous apDe-
tite will order an opulent lunch of fish
cakes, French fried potatoes and a
custard apiece. The three fish cakes
are divided between them; so is the
small dish Of potatoes. The girl next
to them, who is lunching on ice cream
and a small slab of raisin cake, eyes
them hungrily, Rolls and coffee are
the portion Of dyspeptic looking wo-
man at the end Of the table Two
gorgeous fashion plates who have just
come in call for plate of ice cream
and an apple dumping. They divide
the order, eating the dumping first.
Dumplings are popular with the girl
luncher because they SO successfully
ward off the pangs of hunger.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-11-21
DANGER IN FLUES
State Fire Marshal PurteII
Warns People to Look to Con.
dition of the Chimneys
FIRES FROM THIS SOURCE

State Fire Marshal T. NJ. Purtel1
has sent letter to the Chief of the
Fire Department urging an examina-
ton of all chimneys in the city, claim
ing that defective f1ues are the cause
of a large number of fires. In his let
ter he says:
''The property owners of the state
of Wisconsin have suffered loss dur
ing the past sixty days of $40, 512 due
to poor construction or improper care
of dues and stovepipes. These
startling figures are shown by the
Madison. Out of three hundred and
twenty reports received in this time
slxty-three or an average of over one
a day have originated from this
source. These figures resulting from
the beginning of cold weather will
give some idea of what an enormous
loss may be expected before the com
ing of warm weather unless precau-
tions are taken at once, which, while
not entirely removing the danger,
d
reduction in loss. It is generally
accepted fact by those who have
made the matter study that few
minutes properly devoted would
result in preventing at least two
thirds of these fires.
"The most common defects IN chin
neys are: Faulty construction
through the use of inferior brick or
mortar which crunble away, leaving
cracks through which sparks may be
building of chimney on an insecure
base, allowing it to settle, causing
cracks, which has the same effect.
No chimney should be built on any
but solid foundation, and, in case
plank are used a base, at least two
layers Of brick, well protected with
mortar, should be used to protect the
plank. No joist end should be al
lowed to rest in chimney. Chimneys
built on slant gather more SCOT and
should be cleaned oftener. All chin
neys should be swept down from the
roof at least once year and the SCOT
removed from the basement"
"Stovepipes should be cleaned often
by taking down and thoroughly scrap
ing the inside. In erecting, care
should be taken to have a good pro-
lection where it passes through par
tition or roof and also that it does not
pass too close to exposed woodwork,
as the heat is often sufficient to ig-
nite. The pipe should also receive
careful examination for rust holes
through which sparks might be
thrown. All unused chimney holes
should be covered by metal caps"
"The tenement house bill passed by
the last legislature was step in the
right direction in the way of legisla-
ton and cannot help but result in a
great protection both to life and
property, but it would certainly seem
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-11-21
Better Buy Food Than Gay Clothes

Most of the men are sturdy and
alert. They are as a class less well
dressed than the women, if one can
call that display Of picture hats and
elaborate embroideries on fimsy light
colored gowns good dressing. It is evil
dent that the business woman spends
a great deal more on her clothes than
is necessary. Neat and simple gar
ments would be far more suitable
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-11-21
THREE TRAINS TO CALIFORNIA

The Overland Limited. the Los
Angeles Limited and the China &
Japan Fast Mail daily between Chica-
go and the Pacific Coast make close
connection with train service from all
points on the North Western line.
They form the most splendid and
complete trans-continenta1 service
and offer choice of routes going one
way and returning another, without
extra charge. If you are planning a
winter trip to California, send for
booklets and information, or call on
any ticket agent of the North West
ern line. dw-th-n2
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-11-21

Even slow old Holland is beginning
20 sit up and take notice. The commits
sion recently appointed to revise the
Dutch constitution has advised the ex.
tension Of the suffrage to women.
MARY DALE.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-11-21

like profitable investment for cities
to employ competent inspector
whose duty it would be to supervise
all construction particularly with
reference to the installing of heating
plants and electric wiring, the latter
being another source of great danger
and loss through cheap or imperfect
installation
T. M. PURTELL, State Fire Marshal.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-11-21
SAVE MONEY NOW

Factory pay checks received the
same as money in payment for mer-
chandise and lowest prices always
maintained at Ames' Cash Clothing
store, next door to First National
bank. Watch for our Saturday special
sa1eS
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-11-21

When you get out the winter bed
clothes be sure that Bridget and Norah
get their share. Many a servant in a
family that considers itself kind sleeps
in a cold room without enough clothes
90 keep her warm and then is expected
to crawl out Of bed at daylight to start
the fires. The best way to keep your
maids and get good work out of them
lie to be particular about their comfort
q q
Talk about the literary woman's lack
Of SAVIOR faire in matters domestic
Miss Edith Charlton, formerly editor
of the Buffalo Express wonan's page
mas been appointed professor in the
domestic science department of Amet
college, Iowa Miss Charlton is 1
graduate of the Mechanics institute a
Rochester, N. Y. Added to her natura
aptitude for the subject, she has haC
three years special training and ha
Iectured much on household economy.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1907-11-21

panies using the output of the Bad
ger are working decidedly light. The
Thomas B. Jeffery company has
placed its men on an eight hour day
basis and it is regarded as the busiest
auto making plant in the country.