The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
HORSE BRINGS GOLD
Mexico, No., Center of Large
Breeding Section.
ANNUAL SALES GROW POPULAR
Riding Animals Become Special Fea-
tEre OF the Missouri Blue Grass
ReSiOn-City Attracts New Indus
tries, Gets More Railroads, and
Gradually Rises TO Importance.

Mexico. No. May PA progressive and
enterprising spirit prevails in this the
center % the blue grass region Of Mis-
souri," The increasing popularity Of the
Missouri saddle horse has brought its
reputation almost 10 a par with that Of
the far-famed Missouri mule, and the an
I.ual sales OF this distinctly American
branch OF the equine family held in this
city are attracting more attention each
year
The sale Of this year was attended BY
buyers from al sections Of the Union,
and the prices obtained for the offerings
we're entirely satisfactory TO all con
eerned. The continued demand for the
Missouri mule is encouraging, and the
prices now obtained for this useful AMI
nal we're never exceIIed.
This section Of Missouri is not only =
rich agricultural region. but its broad ex-
panse is literally dotted with choicely bred
live stock Of all classes.
A. a meeting held in this city a week
ago preliminary arrangements were made
to organize the Missouri Saddle Horse
breeders Association. This organization
win have for its purpose the exploiting
OF this class Of horses. in the production
Of which Missouri stands second 10 TO
State IN the Union. Horsemen from every
section of the State have expressed an
interest in the affairs Of such an crgani-
cation and its success is assured.
starts Large Industries
IndustriaIly Mexico has had a large
growth in the last few years. The devei-
opment Of the fields Of FIRE clay which
underlay this entire section is progress
Ing and Mexico fire brick and FIRE clay
products are now being used Throughout
the West. The removal OF New England
shoe manufacturing industries 70 West
ern points has been OF inestimable value
70 this city as wei as other cities IN Mis-
souri,. as We now have one OF the most
prosperous plants in that line OF trade.
This institution. with the FIRE clay indus
tries. furnishes ample employment for
our labor
Many changes have recently been made
IN our railroad facilities and our city IS
now one Of the most important railroad
points in Missouri Two new passenger
stations have been recently consructec
upon sites that are convenient 10 The
business section OF the city This is nov
TIE division point on the Chicago and Al
ton. and substantial Improvements have
been made and more age contemplated
lor this city
Electric Roads Building.
The building Of the interurban system
connecting this city with Hannibal TO the
north and Columbia and Fulton 10 The
southwest and south, respectively. j;
practically assured and work is expected
to be resumed on the grade in the near
future. about fifteen miles Of the grade
having already been constructed The
completion of this enterprise will make
this city the central point OF an electric
system that viii traverse a rich agTicuL
tural region that Is now without railroad
facilities
Mexico has always been recognized a.
an educational center. and 10 accommo
date the increased public school attend
snce We have recently erected a 81, %
high school building This gives US fou
public school buildings, in addition L
Hardin College, for young ladies. an
the Missouri Military Academy for boys
Civic improvements are not wanting, a.
our principal streets are paved their en-
tire length. a fine system OF sewers 4
maintained, and the city is entering upol
contract with the locally owned water
works company for a renewal Of 1t
franchise. and this viii assure US al
abundant supply OF wholesome water q
reasonable rates The electric light an
saS systems are unexcelled in any city 0
our size and, Ike the waterworks com
pany. are owned by local enterprisinl
citizens
RUFUS JACKSON
Secretary Business Mems Association