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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16
hoAe DEsIRABLE THAN BEAUTY.


We all long for beauty, but there
- within the grasp OF an women
something even more desirable than
beauty--namely. exquisite neatness,
The writer has descanted on the de-
STABILITY OF neatness more than once,
but Il is something that will bear to
DO talked about more than once. OF
twice, or even dozen times. Faith"
says Pat. when reproved for lying,
"oi have such respect for Truth. OF
vud not be dragging her out on every
occashun." The writer differs In this
respect from Pat. She has such a re-
spect for neatness that she would be
dragging her out on every occasion.
A man who had travelled much and
seen many women In many countries.
said the other day, Il prefer neatness
to beauty. Beauty does not last, while
the woman Of so can still be charm
ingly neat" BY neatness no meant
more than simple tidiness. II includ.
ed style and care and taste and the
tndefnable art Of putting on ones
clothes properly. IL is a faculty. alas.
that Canadian women do not possess
TO any extent, says n writer in the
Montreal Herald. They doubtless in.
herit the lack of Il from their English
ancestors, who are noticeably untidy
The mass Of Englishwomen do not
seem to know the meaning OF the
word. Their skirts and belts always
separate at the back. Their hair il
never beautifully colifed like the
Frenchwoman's. their whole aspect ia
frowsy TO an extreme. OF course. this
does not apply TO ell Englishwomen
There are exceptions to every rule
On the other hand. the Americans are
neat, and hence smart, for It Is Inn
possible to be smart without perfect
neatness. They have n trim, trig way
Of wearing their clothes that gives q
style to the cheapest ready-made. II
you cannot be beautiful you can al
least be charmingly neat. And neat
ness has an attractiveness that mere
beauty lacks.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16
Fish az Brain Food,

A naughty. disdainful sort OF physi-
cal wreck waltzed up to Capt. Ehlers
the other day and exclaimed:
"Slr! was advised three years ago
by my physician, the celebrated DR..
-. that you sold brain food In the
images OF fishes. have diligently
pursued that diet, and do not find that
my mentality has improved a part.
Gle! What have you to say about itT''
The Jolly. dear old fat captain.
shaking the panes out Of his glass cub
byhole. replied: my friend. fish is
certainly good for the brains II taken
In time; but some folks are too late. !"
Chicago Record.Herald.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

Why sloan's LlnIment and Veterinary
Remedies Are the Best 70 uss.
Lot me tell you why sloan's Lint
mcnt and Veterinary Remedies are
the safest and most practical on the
market today In the first place. DR..
Earl 8. Sloan IL the son OF veterin-
AIRY surgeon, and from his earliest in
fancy he was associated with horses.
He bought and sold horses while
yet very young. He practiced ~ vet
Urinary for 20 years and has battled
successfully with every disease to
which that animal Is subject.
All his remedies are the result Of
experiments made to save life OF re-
lieve suffering while he was practic.
Ing his profession.
Any reader. by writing to DR.. Earl
8. Sloan. SIS Albany Street, Boston,
Mass, will receive "sloan's Treatise
on the Horse" free. This book tells
how to treat horses. cattle, hogs. and
poultry.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory II the right
Starch were used. In order TO get the
desired stiffness, 1t is usually neces-
sary TO use SO much starch that the
beauty and fineness Of the fabric is
hidden behind paste Of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance. but also affects the wear.
ing quality Of the goods. This trou.
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch. as II can be applied
much more thinly. because Of fits great.
er strength than other makes.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16
DUTY Towards other.-

Not long ago kindly disposed lady
endeavored to quiz a small boy re
gardink his Sunday school lesson.
Who is your neighbour" she asked
The fellow who lives next door,
was the ready response.
But what is your duty toward your
neighbour" persisted the lady.
"oh, to keep an eye on im," replied
the boy cautiously.
Keep an eye on him? What for?F
Just TO see that he doesn't take
what don't belong to him." was the
confident answer.
The lady gave up.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16
And the Judge stopped Smiling.

One day a celebrated advocate was
arguing before a very rude old Scotch
Judge. who pointed with one forefnger
TO one Of his ears. and with the other
10 the opposite one. You see this.
Mr.. X?" II do. my lord" said the ad.
vocate. We'll. is just goes in here
and comes out there" and his lordship
smiled with the hllarity OF a judge
who thinks he has actually said good
thing. Il don't doubt II, my lord" re-.
piled the advocate; what is there to
prevent TT"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16
DOCTOR SAID "UsE curIcuRA"
In Bad Case Of Eczema on Child
Disease Had Reached a Fearful
state--liIs Order Resulted
In Complete Cure.

When was small I was troubled
with eczema for about three months.
II was all over my face and covered
nearly all Of my head. It reached
such a state that Il was Just a large
scab all over. and the pain and itching
were terrible. doctored with an able
physician for some time and was then
advised by him to use the Cuticura
Remedies which did and ! was en-.
urely cured. ! have not been bothered
with II since. / used Cuticura Soap
and Cuticura Ointment but do not
know exactly how much was used to
complete the cure. can safely say
that Cuticura did a lot for-me. Miss
Anabel Wilson. North Branch, Mich.
Oct. 20. 1907"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

At the hour when women were max.
ing afternoon calls one day last week
a man attired in the uniform Of a
sailor in the navy attracted q good
deal OF attention in West FIfty-fourth
street, New York. by something he
carried under his right arm. n some
thing that looked at first like q white
bundle. but which, on closer inspec-
ton, proved to be q Chinese chow dog
that the sailor was trying to sell. The
little animal was unusual enough in
itself 70 catch the eyes Of the women
who stopped to speak TO the sailor
about it. But more unusual than that
was the way in which the tiny pet was
clothed as protection against the cold.
He not only wore coat with ''sleeves''
Cor his front and hind legs, but he also
had his furry head covered with a
veritabie baby's hood, win rune
around the front Of II. the cap being
tied under his neck with red ribbons.
The COSTUME" attracted quite as
much notice as the chow dog did so
long as It's owner remained In sight
on the block.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16
THEN IT LOOKED ABOUT RIGHT
Coal Dealer Understood When Told
what Load Represented.

John d. Rockefeller. Jr.. in one Of
the last addresses that he made to his
Sunday school class before abandon
ing It, said OF carefulness in business:
"Too many business men are care
full on one side. their own side. only.
Thus a coal dealer whom ] used to
know shouted one afternoon to an EN-.
ploye who was driving out OF the yard:
Hold on there. JIM That coal
can't have been weighed. II looks q
triiie large for a ton to me-
Jim shouted back:
"'Thls amt ton. boss. It's two
ton
"'oh, all right said the dealer. in q
modified tone. Beg your pardon; go
ahead"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16
FOUND A WAY
To Be Clear Of the Coffee Troubles.

Husband and myself both had the
coffee habit and finally his stomach
and Kidneys got in such bad condi.
ton that he was compelled TO give mp
good position that he had held for
years He was too sick to work His
skin was yellow, and hardly think
there was an organ In his body that
was not affected.
II told him / felt sure HIS sickness
was due 70 coffee and after some dis
cussion he decided to give II up.
1T was q struggle because OF the
powerful habit. One day We heard
about Postum and concluded to try II.
and then Il Was easy to leave on
coffee.
Ellis fearful headaches grew less
frequent, his complexion began TO
clear, kidneys grew better until at
last be was new man altogether, a.
a result Of leaving on coffee aud tax.
ms up Postum. Then I began 70
drink IL. too.
Although was never as bad on
as my husband. was always very
nervous and never az any time very
strong, only weighing 90 lbs. before
/ began to use Postum. Now weigh
IFS lbs. and can do as much work as
anyone my size. think.
MANY do not uze Postum because
they have not taken the trouble to
make Il right have successfully
fooled a great many persons who have
drunk Il at my table. They would
remark, You must buy q high grade
Of coffee. One young man who cIerked
IN q grocery store was very enthusias.
tic about my coffee when ! told
ham what n waa, be said, why I've sold
Postum Tor four years but Mad no
idea Il was IKE thia Think IN drink
Postum hereafter"
Name given By Postum Co.. Battle
Crock. Mlch Read rTho Road to Wen.
ftlla. in pkEA There's 3 Rsasrn.s
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16
ofiee noy'a LIttIo ceup.

The once boy in n downtown once
has framed up the following schedule
OF the firms once hours, which IL dis
played In a prominent place on the
wall: 1910 reserved for book agents
and people with various things to sell;
10-11 for insurance agents; 11.i2 bores
with long stories; 1.2 solicitors for
church and charitable institutions;
2-3 discuss sporting news with callers;
3-5 miscellaneous social visitors. N.
B.-we transact our own business at
night."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16
Reth Worked Well.

A correspondent sent this "pome"
10 the New York Sun: Jack spratt be-
neath his hat concealed a shining
pate; bis wife she wore 4 budding
beard. most foeful TO relate. Apothe-
cary shops they sought In interest
despair. Sure Hair Restorer" Jack
then bought; his wife bought Anti.
HAIR" One night some sprlte in dire
delight the bottles did misplace, and
Mrs. Jack applied. alack, Jacks lotion
to her face. While Jack, alack. took
from the rack bottle on which read:
'DepIlatory, Use with Care" and
ioused II on his head. Jack Spratt
beneath his hat now sports a lions
name. his wife is happy, for her face
Is soft and smooth again.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

Sheer white goods. in fact. any fine
wash goods when new, owe much OF
their attractiveness to the way they
are Numbered. this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau.
ty. Home laundering would be equal.
ly satisfactory II proper attention was
given to starching. the first essential
being good Starch. which has sufficient
strength to stitfen, without thickeAing
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance OF your work.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16
One OF the
E.S.refaziaE4

Of the happy homes Of to-day b . vaut
fund Of information as to The bcst methods
Of promoting health and happiness and
right living and knowledgs a the wOridS
best products.
Products Of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfulIy presented
and which have attained 10 worid-wids
acceptance through the approval Of lie
well-Informed Of the World, NOT al lnAI-
viduAls only. but Of the many who have
the happy faculty Of selecting and obtain
ing the best the world affords.
One Of the products Of that eiass, q
known component parts, an Zthloal
remedy, approved by physicians and com
mended by the well-Infomed oG The
World a. valuable and wholesome family
laxative is the weIl-knOwn Syrup AZ Fig
and Elixir Of SIENNA. To get Ia beneficial
effects always buy the genuine, mann-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
only, and for sale by all leading druggists.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

BY local applications. they cannot reach the ale
eased portion u the ear There Il only one way 70
cure deafness and that IL By constitutional remedies
Deafness IL caused By an tnnAmed condition Of the
mucous lining OF the Euataehian Tuba. Whsa this
tube IL tnnAmed you have . rumbling sound OF I'M
Perfect hearing, and when 10 IL entirely coaed, Deaf
II the result and unleaa the Inflammation can be
taken Gus aud this tube restored 70 It's normal coad
ton, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine eAses
out Of ten caused By CAtArrh. which IL nothiag
bot a. tnnamed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case Of
Deafness caused by cataErh1 that cannot Be cured
By HAlra CAtaFrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
y. J. CHENEY CO., reledo. q.
nc AalIs PsnIIz Pir. for constipation.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16
TraveIer,s pIeture nooks.

Picture books for the benefit Of tray'
elers are kept in the Paris police sta
tions. Il frequently occurs that for
eigners lose things which they are
unable to describe, because Of their
unfamIliarity with the French Ian
guage. The picture books contain rep
reservations Of various articles. and
the inquirer has only to turn the
leaves and point out the illustrations
which resemble the property he lost.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16
cruRhar for PAM.

"Chalmont. you don't know your
geography lesson at all tonight" said
Gunson. Sr. when was your age
could answer practically every ques-
ton in the book"
We'll, pa" retorted Gunson, Jr.. II
guess you had some intelligent person
TO help you with your home work"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

With a smooth iron and Defiance
Starch, you can iaunder your shirt.
waist Just as well at home as the
steam laundry can; II will have the
proper stiffness land finish. there will
be less wear and tear of the goods.
and it viii be positive pleasure to
use a Starch that does not stick to the
tr0u
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16
The Other Side,

Landlady--Are you so particular
about having a quiet room because
you sleep in the daytime?
De Toot-No. mann. practice on
the flute several hours a day, and any
other sound Jars on my sensitive soul.
--Harper's Weekly.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16
eut Not tina sans.

Mushley-Indeed, yes. he's very
tenderhearted. really believe II q
beggar approached him and he had
no money about him he'd actually
take on his coat and give It to him.
Crabbe-Well. I'm not tender-heart-
ed, but some of these Merry beggars
make me feel like taking OF my coat
and giving 1t to them-good and
proper.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16
MANY can AnprooIate.

Mrs. Enpeck-I wonder why IL IA
that jokes about the squabbles Of mar
ried people have such a runf
Mr.. Enpeck-I-I don't know, my
dear, unless Il 10 that so many people
are married.--Kansas City TimeR
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

AT last" says Mr.. Wood, II began
using Doan's Kidney Pills, and before
one box was gone, went through four
days OF intense pain. finally passing a
stone, one.half by fve-sixteenths OF an
inch In diameter. haven't had n sign
OF kidney trouble since"
Sold by all dealers. 30 cents a box.
Foster.Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16
For an AppetIte.

You must have a good appetite"
remarked the thin man, enyiously.
What do you take for it?'
in all my experience" replied the
plump one. II have found nothing
more suitable than food"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

That an article may be good as well
as cheap, and give entire satisfaction,
ls proven by the extraordinary sale of
Defiance Starch. each package con-
tanning one-third more Starch than
can be had of any other brand for the
same money.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

fering some months
ago with frequent at
tacks Of hard pain In
the back, Kidneys
and bladder and the
kidney secretious
were irregularly
scanty or profuse.
Medical treatment
failed to cure him.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

FITS, Sc. Vitus Dance and all Nervous
Diseases permanently cured by DR.. kline's
Great Nerve Restorcr. Send for Free e2.Oo
Id, o3l Arch ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16
The Pe-ru-na Almanac In 5000, 900
Homes.

The Peruna Lucky Day Almanac has
become fixture In over eight million
homes. It can be obtained from all
druggists free. Be sure TO inquire early.
The 1908 Almanac is already published,
and the supply will soon be exhausted.
Do not put II OF. Speak for one to-day.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

Nimrod--Are you fond OF huntingf
Gyer--It all depends.
Nimrod--Depends on what?
Gyer--Foxes or collar studs.--Illus
rated Bita.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16
NOT Prudant.

Patience-Do you believe there In
anything In a name. after all?
Patrice-No; that girl Prudence has
Just eloped with her fathers chauffeur.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

So may heavens grace clear away
the foam from thy conscience, that
the river OF thy thoughts may roll
ilmpid Observation-Disclosures.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

Lewis Single Binder straight &c cigar
made OF rich, mellow tobacco. Your deal
er or Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

ONLY ONE "BRoAfo QUItgKNgK-
That IL LaAxATTYB naOAaQ oGINIAn. Looa "a
s sss ss z Sg e SsoyH U.s VA week
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16
VIRGINIA MERCHANT Rio or A
VERY plo GRAVEL STONE.
Another Remarkable Cure Of Serious
Kidney Troubls.

@. L. Wood. q prominent merchant
Of Fentress, Norfolk Co. Va, was sui.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

Nevada seems apt to forge to the
lrst place In the production Of pre-
cioua metals.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

Drink Garfield Tea at night Il insures .
normal action Of liver, kidneys, stomach
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

Lemon, Chocolate and custard PIss.
II does not require an experienced cook
20 make good plea from ''oOR-PfB." Just
the proper proportions of all ingredients
are In the package ready for immediate
use. At Rrocara. 10 cents per package.
Order q few packages to-day.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

Lewis Single Binder straight Sc. Many
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria. III.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

nEEss Wsnalou'a 8ooahlnN syrup.
n4nmasoa, ailays pah. eares Wiad cola assa sosia
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

Sometimes the man who was born
= fool gets bEaEely over IL
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

Only stupid woman doesn't know
when 10 act stupid.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

Too many people feather their nests
with borrowed plumos.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

Bob-Say. ma, were men very
scarce when you married pa, or did
you Just feel sorry for him?
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

Every woman thinks she has q right
10 mako q fool Of somS man
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

No man IL born without faults. but
he lives best who has the feWesG
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

Political conventions seldom so us
hoased.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16
TRUE AFFECTION.

Ethel-Jlmmy. do you love me?
Jimmy-Great Scott, girl. do l love
you! Amt kept my hands and face
clean for moro than a week all on &c
count Of you?
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

Signature sHaas &C Of H%Az1al
In Use For over 80 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16

Plies CURED IN no "a DAYS.
FAEO OiNTAhNT IL gpaFuntafa " epre any cane
of Itching Hind, BieldinN "a FfotFufiins Pies In
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-01-16
ImpoFaan2 10 NNothora

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASToRIA a safe and sure remedy for
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-12-24

Our accomplished and very able friend Ar
thur Brisbane, devotes one of his mastery edi-
torials to the noble text, Young man. don't
get discouraged
Well-read as he is, Brother Brisbane is able
to furnish the young man. with many a
Strengthening historical illustration in support
of his noble text. The respondent young man
is reminded that Epictetus was slave; that
Columbus and his New-World venture went
begging; that Frederick the Great kept peg
ging away; that George Washington didn't
cave in; that Andrew Jackson suffered every
sort of adversely and grew up almost without
education;" that Abraham Lincoln and i. S.
Grant might have had some excuse for feeling
discouraged, but the young man Of today who
has no Job, and no cash, and no friends, and no
food, and no fire, and no home, and nothing
but rags to wear. must keep a stiff upper lip,
the tail over the dashboard the head held sky
ward, and ''be as sure of the coming daylight
as the astronomer is that the sun will untangle
itself from the moon, and the eclipse soon cease
to darken the world.
Epictetus was slave. Sure enough. But
what good did that do the other slaves? There
were millions of Them and they weren't bet
tered a bit by the fact that Epictetus got him
self recognized as a sage.
Columbus went around Europe begging for
investors in his New World scheme? Yes
And it wasn't very long before he was awfu1ly
sorry that he found them. After his great dis
covery, he lived life of torture and died of
heart-break.
Frederick the Great did not quite yield to
the temptation to take poison. No. But the
world would have been better off if he had. A
man who could spy around on his men at night,
catch an officer writing letter to his wife, and
coldly compel the writer to add the postscript,
II will be shot at sunrise tomorrow for dis
obeying orders" was a beast who had no right
to live.
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