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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03
IF ONE WOULD GROW THIN.
Oranges Form One Of the Best Of
Dietary Articles.

Oranges will lend pleasant aid to
the woman who wants to grow thin.
ner. She must take the Juice OF at
least two at every meal and these
must not be sweet ones. She must
also give up oil with her salad and
substitute lemon Juice for vinegar.
She cannot have cream or sugar In
her coffee and the coffee itself, save
at breakfast, must give place 20 sugar
less and milkless weak tea. She can
have all the acid fruit she wants, but
II II be stewed no sugar must be add.
ed. Grapes. peaches. melons. prunes
and bananas are tabooed, as they are
nesh producers. No cereals for her,
no hot bread save dry toast, no pork
In any form, no veal and no water
with her meals. and just as little away
from them as she can endure. mineral
water being taken by preference. DIR.
Weir Mitchell advocates copious
draughts Of skim milk for the safe
reduction OF flesh. He states II Il be
taken plentifully at and between
meals It win positively cause a patient
to lose half a pound OF flesh a day.
Baths must be taken in cold water
and hard flesh brush must be piled
vigorously.-FrOm the Housekeeper.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03
Useful knowledge.

When you are caught emerging
gaily from a bar by one whose good
opinion you so ardently desire-rich
uncle. for instance, or somebody OF
that ilk--you doubtless give explana-
lions of your action which are EN-.
barrassing and unconvincing. Hence
you should patronlze a certain bar
which pro'tdes the two best excuses
possible. when caught emerging from
It the first time you simply remark:
"Ah! one OF the most beautiful
paintings In art is behind yon drink
dlspensary. Really. have to drop
in at least once a week to gaze upon
II. Honestly, the technique. compo'
sition. grouping, chiaroscuro, and
etc. ad lib.
Ssh That place hands out the best
corned beef in the world as a free
Iunchi Sh!"-New York Times.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03
A Dead Bird.

Samuel Butler. the witty but eccen.
trio author OF "Erehwon"-whlch
means "Nowhere"-and of many other
remarkable and suggestive books, is
now more read than during his life
time. He died in 1902. In one OF his
notebooks he tells this incident, which
must have amused the great Charles
Darwin:
Frank Darwin told me his father
was once standing near the hippopota-
mus cage when a little boy and girl.
aged four and Ave, came up. The hip
popotamus shut his eyes for a minute.
THAT birds Dead" said the little
girl. Come along."-Youth's Com
panIon
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03
Aneentora of Praaant For.r.

X Toldt OF Vienna, has produced
what he and others regard as virtuaiIy
conclusive evidence that foxes are do.
seconded from ancestors whose bodies
were clothed with horny scales. like
those OF the pangolins. or sealy ant
eaters. This evidence Is based upon
the examination Of the skins OF young
foxes. and depends not only upon the
arrangement Of the hairs. but upon the
fact that the skin itself exhibits q
structure such as would be shown By
that OF pangolIn after the removal
OF the scales.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03

Acot ouncNNou Atho Ltutlas WIFE u
quick glance from her gold.rimmed
glasses at the quiet figure, you were
never nve minutes lpte at an appoint
ment In your life, Myra-"
Her white jeweled hand rested on
Betty's curly dark brown head. En-
couraged by That she thought was
high praise. the correct Myra proceed.
ed TO give her friends u highly moral
lesson:
Jane. ! was so sorry to hear what
| heard to-day"
Il do not know what you mean"
replied Jane.
why. that your brother-you know
people talk 80 much--I heard he had
been wild ut college and your father
had sent for him to come home"
Brother has been studying too
hard. and papa took him from college,"
said Jane Pegram.
Really" incredulously, then the
story OF high playing wasn't true! Lu.
cia, hope your father wasn't very
angry at your being out driving so
late last night"
"A shaft broke and detained Us, but
! had been home an hour when you
drove by with Luther Awkwright."
There was general laughter at this
thrust, and the correct Myra was
covered with confusion q moment;
then she said:
Mr.. Awkwrlght took me 10 see one
OF my poor girls who wasn't we'll"
Luther Awkwright paying visits to
that kind" calculated Deborah; none
believed Myra.
Judge Motive know the rest. Bet.
ty, why did Tracy leave his place
so suddenly? Is It true he was dis.
missed"
The face Of every girl was flaming,
and Miss Letitia spoke with author.
ity.
Children do not recriminate; let
your needles fy. but don't handle any
other sharp things. Myra, learn
charity before you preach II. Betty,
trust that Tracy has a good reason
for giving up his place"
Il do. Miss Letitia."
we will go TO luncheon. Put up
your work"
A week later. a vision in pinkIsh
mauye and lace danced into the
Cleaveland drawing room, and as
Tracy caught the girlish form In his
arms. Betty exclaimed breathlessly:
Il got It, you see. the dress I told
you about. Tracy" earnestly, I'm so
glad you've a place on Mr.. Brown.
ing's editorial stan"
Yes, dearest, that is vindIcatlon
enough; from my late employer have
written statement that my discharge
was for nothing derogatory."
Il was sure Of that. Isn't my dress
lovely? Look at II, sir, and not at me"
ats beautiful, but not half so beau.
tifui as its wearer."
Miss Letitia sent each girl a hand.
somely bound copy OF "The School for
Scandal" Enclosed in a large box.
She'll make the application. or
she's not as quick as ! thought her:
girlish follies l can condone. but pru-
derry and spite in a girl not 20 have
no patience with. Here comes Betty
In her crepe. with that fellow. Tracy.
All, we'll. who can say an old maid Is
lonely. when she has young friends
to mother. and give a dot to on their
marriage. Come in to your godmother.
children"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03
LIVING ApvERrIsEMENr



II requires no scientific training to
discover whether coffee dlsagrees or
not.
Simply stop It for q time and use
Postum In place Of Il, then note the
beneficial effects. Thetruth will appear
six years ago was In a very bad
condition" writes q Tenn. lady, II SUIT
fered from Indigestion, nervousness
and insomnia.
Il was then an inV0terate coffee
dFinker. hut II was long before could
BE- persuaded that Il was coffee that
hurt me. Finally decided to Ieayeft
on q few days and md out the truth
"The first morning left OF coffee
had a raging headache. 50 decided
must have something 20 take the place
Of coffee" (The headache was caused
BY the reaction OF the coffee drug
caifeine.)
Having heard Of Postum through q
friend who used IL. I bought package
and tried Il. / did not like II at frst
but after I learned how to make Il
right. according 70 directions on pkg,
! would not change back to coffee for
anything.
When began to use Postum
weighed only lit lbh. Now / weigh
40 and as have not taken any tonic
IN thaf time can only attribute my
recovery Of ssod health TO the use Of
Postum In place Of coffee.
MY husband says am q living ad-
veftisement for Postum. ! am glad 70
Be the means Of inducing my many
friends TO use Postum. too
Name given b. Postum Co. Rattle
Greek. Mich. Read 'srhe Road 70 Well
viIle,y IN pksa There's Reason
nees reAn ghs nbev4 le1lneg a ness
ome npp9nKa 1rea tI1aE - tlyne, 1Aey
nre seNaiAe, t4ue naa 4eA - NuleAA
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03

n color that IL beautiful. but not ~
pronounced that the woman herself
and all her friends will tire Of Il after
seeing II half dozen times.
A model for an evening gown that
combines all the latest features, and II
at once practical and beautiful. Is
shown In the sketch. II is Of that
lovely new shade Of gray satln--silver
mist.
The hem of the skirt In faced with
flannel. to weight II, and give the
long. clinging lines. The bodice and
sleeves are composed OF little hand.
made straps of the satin, on a founda.
ton of net, and edged with gray silk
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03

amethyst satin. The Oriental EN-.
broidery on the waist is done In black
and gold. A delightful fresh and
dainty touch is given by the little.
hemstitched white lawn frills on the
sleeves and lawn tucker.
The hat is a lovely amethyst beaver.
faced with black satin. An amethyst
feather is held in place by an old gold
buckle.
The planning of an evening gown is
no simple matter. especially II the
income allows only one or two n sea
son. In that case II Is best to select
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03
The Elder Acquaintance.

The wagons Of the greatest show
on earth" passed up the avenue at
daybreAk. Their incessant rumble
soon awakened lO.year-old Billie and
his fiye-year-old brother. Robert Their
mother feigned sleep Rs the two
whlte-robed figures crept past her bed
unto the hail, on the way TO lnvesti'
gate. Robert struggled manfully with
the unaccustomcd task of putting on
his clothes.
wait for me, Billie" his mother
heard him beg. You'll get ahead of
me"
Get mother to help you" counseled
Billie. who was having troubles OF his
own
Mother started TO the rescue. and
then paused as she heard the voice
OF her younger. guarded but anxious
and insistent:
You ask her. Billie You've known
her longer than have. EVERY.
body's
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03
At the RIdlnu School,

Mount your horse on the left side.A
why? What difference does q
maker"
TITS the rule"
But why should Il be the ruler
Because in the past horsemen wore
swords. They wore them on the left
hip. Hence. had they mounted on the
right side. the sword would have got
In the way. So they mounted on the
left. and we still mount on the left.
Horses are accustomed to II, and IL
you try to get up from the right you
are liable to be Kicked"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03
Warned By the Beacon.

The bachelor and the benedict were
vending homeward their weary way.
-Ah. you lucky married mani"
sighed the bachelor. Think Of having
3 hearthstone. real home. a waiting
welcomed Look-there is q light IN
the window Tor yonl"
"craciopsl So there Il" muttered
tho benedict well. there's only one
way out Of that--let'a 50 baek 70 The
club. STRAY stories
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03
The Dissatisfied.

The happy people Ia the world are
those who enjoy what they have.
Those for whom nothing Ia good
enough are neither At for earth nor
would be satisfied in heaven. Here
they are restless. There their halos
would be damp or would not set
straight The third domain. which
rhymes with well. would not be we'll
for them. for the best would be too
inVariable OF attending to nres would
be too monotonouE.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03
Prefer caah te checks.

The bank check has taken smAHi
hold az yet upon the citizens OF Aexi-
CO. especially when amounts OF less
than $1,000 are concerned. They con-
slider II much easier TO pay spot cash
than to give check for amounts OF
$50 and 500 and maintain with soms
amount Of reason that business deal
can be put through with better advan-
tage when the cash is in sight.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03
FIIet Net soaIIop..

Among the prettiest Of the new edge
trimmings is a scalloped ilet net but
tonholed with eolored hoss. This IL
from quarter inch 10 an inch wide
and Is used az wrist. down sleeve. al
edge Of yoke and too % collar.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03

The CHILEAN government has paid
60 date S2.sls.s4O, United states gold.
for property appropriated for public
use in the reconstruction Of the city
of Valparaiso. This is done TO widen
some Of the streets. straighten others
aud to modernize that portion Of the
city that was so nearly a total wreck.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03

The new style Of hats offers un.
usual opportunities to the resourceful
wowau. For instance. In an emcr
gency. she can attach the feather dus.
ter TO the inverted wash basin and
produce a rather fetching effect.--In.
dianapolis News.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03
sling sIeevea on Mran..

The wide sling sleeve, which takes
its name from the fact that an arm IN
u always looks as though Il were IN .
sling, II the one adopted for evening
coats and wraps. II gives great com.
fort and Is quite artistic.
The material IL put into wide folds
around q very large aFmhole. and the
edges are finished with braid.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03

North Carolina has just acquired Its
FIRST woman dentist. Mrs. d. z. Nc.
CURE. Of Asheville. having obtained
q license to practice from the North
Carolina Rental association.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03
BLACK strIued eatIn.

There II q new material out for al.
reotoire gowns which has a colored
satin foundation and II striped with
black. Il Il wide enough TO cut 70 "a,
vantage. and e very gooe lookinG
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03

The most recent church census Of
the country shows 40 denominations.
with 1Gl.73l ministers. 2i0.l99
churches and s2.ss3.l56 members.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03
MADE UP IN vELvETEEN.
Costume Of cherry.Red for Girl from
Four to Six Years Of Age.

Velveteen in a rich cherry.red is
chosen for this illustration. Irish
crochet is used for the yoke, and
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03
AFFECTING sIoHT.

Cook Ito her friend)-The proposal
that the widower made me was really
very moving. He brought his four
children with him, and they all knelt
before me.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03

A girl must feel blue at times. when
abe finds II necessary to be the pink
OF propriety. --Phlladelphla Bulletin.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03

The worlds wool record Is held by
Australia. with Argentine second and
the United States third.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03

The horn OF a rhlnoceros is not
Joined to the bono Of the head. but
grows on the skin like a wart.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03

The right hand, which is more sen
sitIve TO the touch than the left, is
less sensitive than the latter TO the
effect Of heat and cold
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-12-03

strips OF II are taken down the front;
the vclveteen is then slightly gathered
and set to Il. the little pulled sleeve
10 finished by a band Of Irish crochet
just below the elbow.
Materials required: yards velvs-
teen. Y yard Irish crochet.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-24
G. W.Smith Improving.

Mr.. J. d. Smith showed us this
week picture of his brother G.
w. Smith taken at the Jewish
Hospital at Cincinnati with his
brother Jim and some nurses of
the hospital in the group. The
sick brother occupies an invalade
chair and while his emaciated face
carrys unmistakeable evidence of
weakness and traces of great suf-
fering he, is recognizable and the
indications are he will soon greet
his Fitzgerald friends again soon.
He will 60 to Jacksonville with,
in few days and when strong
enough will come to Fitzgerald.
1t will belize one from the brink
OF eternity, and his reception here
will be an ovation.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-24
THE SANCTUARY.

There will be preaching service
at the U. B. Church tomorrow
morning and evening at the usual
honrs. Sabbath School at $3.50 a.
m. Y. P. G. U. 7 p. m.
At the Presbyterian Church to-
morrow, Rev. w. s. Harden'S
theme at IL a. m. will be "Moun'
tain Life" At 7:15 p. M, "The
Path to Glory" Sunday School
at $50 a IN. Prayer meeting Wed.
nesday evening at 7:15.
There will be services at the
First NJ. E. Church tomorrow at
the usual hours. Pastor Ham
mond's topic at 1O:45 will be
''Road Building for Christ" The
evening theme will be "The New
Birth. " Sunday School at $3.50 a.
m. Junior League 3:30p m.
Usual services at the Central
NJ. 3. Church at II a. m. and 1880
p. M. Preaching by the pastor.
The morning service will be de
voted to the church while the eve,
ming hour will be given especially
to the unsaved. The Sunday
School will meet at $50 a. m.
andthe Junior League at 8 O'Clock
and Senior at 4 p. m.
There will be services at the
Central Christian Church by Rev.
E. E. Hollingworth, the pastor TO-
morrow. The subjects will be:
10:45 a. IA. ''The Lords Supper :"
7:45 p. m, "The Problem of To
day." the fourth in the series on
great Bible questions. The Bible
School meets at $50 a. m. and Y.
P. s. G. e. at Z p. m. The theme
for the prayer meeting on Wed
nesday evening will be a study of
Book of Titus. All meetings pub
lie, and the public welcome.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-24
The County Exhibit.

The agricultural products which
have been carried to the Business
League headquarters from time to
time, have beea put in orderly
shape by the secretary and they
make a very creditable show, but
on account of the short time in
which to get these things together
it was impossible to gather enough
of high class stuff to send to the
fair as contemplated by the League
some weeks ago.
However, the products are on
exhibition at the League and the
public is invited to drop in and
see them. In another column,
Mr.. Greer is making an appeal to
the farmers of the county to begin
now to plant fot an exhibit at the.
The secretary is anxious to get a
few more specimens for the exhibit
at the League and he especially
urges those who have nice sugar
cane, to bring few good stalks
of all varieties to the League head
quarters.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-24
1.-THE Village Postoffice' y

The side splitting Farce COMEDY
at The Village Post Office which
will be produced at the Opera
House next Tuesday nighta by To-
cal talent is now being reheaTsed
with the utmost satisfaction. Will
be ready for the "road" Tuesday
Night. %Are you going9
CAST OF CHARACTERS.
Seth Swallow, the Tawn Cut-up'
Chas. B. Teal
Bill Bluster, Carrier r. F. d: No. 8
Harold Adams
Hosea Hour, The Postmaster,
David V. Bush
Benz. Bullitt, Relic of the War.
Ed. Griffin
Obediah Wayback, Oldest Citi-
/ zen, Ike Levin
Deacon Skinner, Town Pessimist,
Fred Bennett
U. R. Wright, Drummer,
DIR. G. A. Holtzendorf
G. D. Dooless, Town Shirk,
Jaret Bull
Prof. Rleeper, A Hypnotist.
David V. Bush
r. u. Mark. Victim of Advertise
ment. j. L. Dorminey
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-24
MRS. C. H. WILCOX.

The untimely death of Mrs D +.
G. II. Wilcox at her home in IT,
winville Thursday morning was a
sad blow to her family and friends.
The young wife passing into
motherhood gave her life for the
babe that survives.
She was the youngest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs Fletcher of Pinetta
and less than a year ago was led
to the alter by DR.. G. Fl. Wilcox,
who for the second time is bereft
of a young wife.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-24
WEATHER REPORT.

Fun Galore at the Opera House
Tuesday night.
Miss Pauline Crawford is visit
ing in Savannah.
The Marsh wind Drill by nine
Misses Opera House Tuesday.
See the forty little tots and their
dolls at Opera Tuesday night.
MI. w. r. Bowen has returned
from a stay of several days in At
lanta.
Mr. r. J. ,Prentiss attended the
Missionary Conference at Asbburn
this week.
Mr.. Forest Farmer left Thurs
day to visit home Folks at War
renton.
Miss Helen Blizzard is spending
a few days in the Country with
Miss Lola Paulk.
Miss Lucy Baldwin, after a short
visit to Mrs. J. J. Bull, left yes
terday for Atlanta.
Free medical and surgical treat
ment will be given to charity pa
tients at Fitzgerald. Sanitarum,
every Wednesday and Friday, be-
TWEEN the hours Of two and three
%. m.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-24
Woman's Club.

The Woman's Club held its sec
ond meeting for the year Wednes-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
J. B. Seanor, twenty three mem
bers being in attendance. After
business was dispensed with
sketches were given of several ear
ly American authors. In the alb
sence of Mrs. M. w. Cooper a por-
ton of her paper, a sketch of the
life of Mrs. Ann Dudley Brads-
treet, was given by Mrs. William
Rogers, Mrs. Bradstreet's poems
being the first original literary
work published in America.
The history questions were then
asked, and on morton Of Mrs. Far
mer it was voted to have only ter
questions at the next regular me94-
ing, which will be at the Elks
parlors on the afternoon of wed
nesday, November 4th. The veal
books were on hand and we're dis
tributed among the members.
Present at this meeting were
Mrs. r. J. Prentiss, Mrs. J. J. Bull,
Mrs. E. K. Farmer, Mrs. james
M. Macdonald, Mrs. T. M. Griff
in, Mrs. I. Gelders, Mr., J G.
Knapp, Mrs. W. L. StovalI, Mrs
Harold Beall, Mrs. ]. B. Russell
Mrs. William Rogers, Mrs. w. G.
Broadhurst, Mrs. A. 81. Denmark
Mrs. Curtis Wise, Mrs. T. L. Grin
er, j. B. Senior, Mrs. j. E. Mercer,
Mrs. Drew W. Paulk, Mrs. L. s.
Osborne, Mrs. Lon Dickey, Mrs. E
A. Russell, Mrs. G. A. Holtzen
norf, Ms. c. Baker, Mrs. B. f
Knapp. Mrs. Lon Dickey, Repor
ter.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-24
Marion Luke Seriously Hurt

A horse kicked and probably
fatally injured Marion Luke at IL
o'clock this morning.
The accident occurred at the
John Roland stables, right under
the windows of the Enterprise Of
fec.
Mr.. Luke went with Mr.. S. w.
Cone into the stall with The horse
TO show him and propose trade.
Mr.. Luke slapped the horse on the
hip and in an instant the horse
planted a terrific kick against the
mans head and he dropped instant
ly in heap at thel horses feet
and it was thought at first he
was killed out right, but the
wound has not yet proved fatal.
He was Immediately, taken to the
Office Of Drs. Ware aud Ware after
which he was moved to the SAM
tarium on West Central.
The horse belonged to Mr.. Tom
Lester, and had been driven until
it was quite eryous, and Mr.
Luke had been drinking.
At the time of going to press
200 D. m. Mr.. Luke is resting
EASY but is still unconscious.