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Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23
wEsrERN AupRAIN.

Jesse striekIin has bought tho
schooling IL acres in Middle Grove
for ss75.
WIN. English bought 500 bu. Of
corn from Jos. Fisher for soc.
John Farris sold % ia50-sc cat
Tie to an Illinois buyer.
Jesse strickiin sold p ton OF
loose hay in the meadow for 81
per ton and a quantity Of bailed
straw at So per ton.
MIS- GwendoIea Stevens and
friend. of Columbia. are visiting the
family Of Kent Stevens.
Albert Gordan and family have
moved 10 Ssdalia 10 reside.
Miss Pearl Walters and ormen
sweatmen we're married Wednesday.
Roy Hawkins paid $50 per acre
for 5 acres Of land adjoining iiis
home place.
Miss Nina Smith is visiting friends
ln Maherly.
Grover Sims has been seriously III
at the home of w. J. Shores. Jr.
He has dismissed his school for two
weeks or until he RECEIVERS; others
on the sick list are Jas. Huckie,
Harris and Robert Smith.
VIM. Riley. Hamp and Virgil Kit
chen and Jerre Stricklin will de-
liver one car load Of hogs on a
contract to John Humans for &c.
Steve Owings and wife, Of Can
ton. are visiting at J. w. chilcoats.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Dude Har-
ris, a son.
Chester Rardin lost a valuable
mare last week.
Canada Bros. ara emharking in
the poultry business on a large
scale. They expect to purchase
500 hens to start with.
Larrabee buyers have bought 1000
Dbl of Soc corn.
Robert Rice has rented the Hub
bard farm, IL mile west OF Clark,
and will move March /.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

dA4N1s
Victor Wayne and wife and Jno.
Sims and family visited Orris Sims
and wife Tuesday.
There will be a Christmas tree
at Groves Chapel, one mile east Of
Cant, Friday evening. Everybody is
invited to come and bring presents
to put on the tree,
w. Il. Riggs and wife visited Mrs,
Riggs parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J, l.
Smith. Friday evening.
Miss Effie Duffy returned last
week from a visit to her sister,
Mrs. Frank Weinand, near Mexico.
Sam Loren and wife and James
Loren and wife are visiting the
families of G. Duffy and Edwin Da'
Wis, this week.
Mrs. win Renie has been quite
sick Of bronchitis.
Hugh Miller is recovering from q
spell OF tonsilitis.
Oscar Settles and wife entertain
ed the young people Of Cant vicin'
ity with a dance Friday evening.
J.. L. Smith has a big supply OIL
candies and fruit.
Henry Vance and family are
thought to be improving in health
w. II. Sims bought 200 barrels
of corn from Mr.. Ozier at IS cents
per bushel.
Warren Leach bought $50 Dbl Oh
corn from Miiburn Bryan at se
per bu.
Judge Sims sold 20 fat steers 70
Chas. Powell last week, when
brought him $3.50.
Milburn Bryan assisted X. r
Schulz in his shop this week. They
tackled on about 800 shoes.
Joe Berry bought two tons Oh
hay from Mr.. Sits last week az
$1,000 per ton.
Luther Petty sold five hogs in ZEN
tralia Tuesday for $125.
@. G. Wilson sold Judge Sims
SO hogs for $3.50 per cwt. He also
sold Frank Edward five tons OF
for $40; three tons Oh
hay to Dick Leach for $35; Chas
four and a half tons OIL
hay for s44.
w. Fl. Sims bought of John NC,
Cory one hog at 7 IL cents tha'
Weighed 325 pounds. r.
John McCameron and wife were
n Centralia Saturday.
DIR. Todd and wife were in Mex
co Friday.
Clark Beatty and wife vislteu
lis mother, Mrs. e. F. Beatty, sun
my.
Rev. Paisley, of Columbia. preach'
d at Salt River Sunday morning.
church will call another pas.
Or right away: and let us All
'ork together and double the SAL
ny, II necessary.
Sunday School at Groves Chape'
very Sunday afternoon at S'0V
he attendance is good.
John Beatty bought two hogs from
lrs. u. +. Beatty which weighed
80 lbs, at $3.50 per cwt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER
nEER ~

DEED OF TRUST
Whereas. Jessie B. Franklin, g
single man. by his certain Deed OF
Trust dated September 8, 1904, duly
acknowledged and recorded In the
Trust Deed records within and fol-
the county Of Audrain and State Of
Missouri, In Book "27" Of page 244.
conveyed 10 the undersigned Trustee
the following described real estate ly.
Ing and being situate in Audrain
county and State of Missouri. to-
wit:
All Of Lot Seventeen Q7) in
Block Two ~ of Dunean's Addi.
ton to the City Of Mexico. Mis-.
souri,, as per recorded plat of said
addition now ON file in the office Of
the Recorder of Deeds within and
for said Audrain County.
Which said conveyance was made
In trust to secure the payment Of
a certain negotiable promissory note
together with the interest thereon.
and in said Deed of Trust fully de-
scribed. And whereas said Deed of
Trust provides that should default
be made In the payment of said
promissory note, or the interest
thereon, the Trustee named in said
Deed Of Trust. at the request of the
legal holder OF said promissory note
may proceed to sell the above de-
scribed real estate at public ven
due 70 the highest bidder at the
front door Of the Court House in
Mexico. Missouri, for cash. first
giving twenty days public notice Of
the time, terms and place of
sale, and Of the property to be sold
BY advertisement in some newspaper
published In the said county of
Audrain. and upon such sale shall.
execute and deliver a deed or
deeds in fee simple Of the property
sold to the purchaser or purchasers
thereof.
And whereas said promissory note
40 secured by said Deed of Trust is
past due and remains unpaid. Now
therefore. T. w. A. Sharp. the
Trustee named in said Deed Of TrustI
az the request Of the legal holder oil
said promissory note, viii on
Saturday, the 18th day OF January,
A. D., 1910,
proceed to sell the real estate
above described, AZ public yendue. toI
highest bidder. al the front doorl
# Che Court House In Mexico, Mis-
souri, fer cash, 10 pay said debt, and
Ialercat. aud the costs and ex
penses of executing this trust.
w. A. SHARP,
Eat Trustee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23


The farmers of Platte county rais
ed one million and a half lbs, of to
bacco on 1000 acres OF land this
year. The crop is selling now al
l5c per pound, but a majority of the
planters are holding for II cents
one farmer sold his crop from 25
acres for $4,000 this year. Another
farmer received $3.50 an acre rent.
al Platte county win probably plant
700 acres in tobacco next year.
Wool prices are very high and This
act VIII also tend to keep IN the
market for muttons as It makes
pelts valuable.
/ have always considered the use
OF c~ottonseed cake an important fea.
lure OF my feeding process and It Is
q daily ration for all my long-fed eat.
tie'' stated Amos Harris, a pro.
sressive and well known feeder Of
Audrain county, to the st. Louis
Lave Stock Reporter last week. Mr..
harris sold Tuesday is Galloway
and Angus beeyes averaging 1900
lbs. at $S.0e.
ne started these cattle ON IA
hght corr feed the 22nd Of last Feb.
fuafy and by April they were work.
Oh Nt
"a up to a full corn ration and dur.
ing the entire time they were on
iced they we're given cotton.
seea cake with the best of results
rue last go days he fed four lbs
anu the greater part Of the time
nc gave them three pounds Der day
me cake that | fed | bought
- Little Rock, Ark, last winter
qno 1t cost me s26.40 laid down n
City, Mo. The corn coat
.re from 90 to s. cents, but for an
~ aserage the grain did not stand over
~ cents cannot duplicate the
at the prices this winter rha
age OF the corn crop and gen.
ueiDahd for this finish feed has
,oos'ed the price and the same
lose to s82. '0 me
o. lne cake at ss2 is cheaper than
Urn and while II looks prettv high
'h"t ilgure | will continna a..
lor results are far too satlsfafc.
DRY to do otherwise"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23
~ : : nI : : =, : : :
Answer to sh0emaker Problem
:

anef Ffouiem
The Shoe makers actual loss was
what the purchaser carried away,
leaving a worthless bill behind, name,
~: Five dollars of good money and
a pair of shoes. That answer is a
little more exact than $40, since 1t
is assumed that the dealer lost, In
addition to the IS, only a pair of
shoes which cost him less than IS.
inasmuch as dealers are not in the
habit Of selling S. shoes at cost.
Respectfully,
G. NJ. Woodward. st. Iouis
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23
ARE YOU AN OPTIMIST?

II you are, you have a chance TO win the Iadoar.. a.. :
Of IS in gold and second prize the Weekly one year Tho -
will be given for the best original definition in 50 words 30 -,
an optimist really is. All contributions must he vrrutor -, ""'.
on one side Of the paper and signed. They must he addraant, :
to THE optimist Editor" Of the Ledger and be in tbIs osTa. :
fore Jan. ] 1910 Any contribution OF over fifty words win ~. :
be accepted. The Judges will be announced later The bost :. nv :" !
contributions with the winners will be published when ~" y " .es
is announced. Get busy. N'"hon
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

The largest turkey that has been
delivered to Clark this fall, says
the Chronicle, was marketed by D.
B. Brewer, Of near Middle Grove,
here Saturday that weighed 40
pounds and brought 1920.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

New Chatting Dishes, Baking
Dishes, Carving Sets, Scissors, Poe
kef Knives, Boys Wagons, Boys
and Girls Skates, Aluminium Cook
Ing Utensils, all make nice Xmas
presents. Our stock is complete and
our goods r first class and our
prices low. d+wI
Fsrris G Caufhorn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Jack Tribble. say the Sturgeon
Leader, one Of the most successful
farmers in the Rowena neighborhood
is feeding three loads of extra good
2 year old cattle and 125 hogs.
Mr.. Tribble will make them fancy
fat before shipping.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Mira. Logan Fountain sold AZ
turkeys In Sturgeon to w. F.
Keith for $l02.A5. They averag.
cd l6 ls2 ponndA each.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

The local p~ostotfice viii be kept
open to Christmas day until 10 o.
clock in the evening. for the accom-.
mediation Of the holiday trade.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

A 7. Brown, OF St. Louis. Was in
Mexico Tuesday getting data on
the new postoffiee sites. It was
surveyed and a photograph made
Of II and surrcnndings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

The smock Drug Co. are having
a great sale Of Dioxide Cream. the
IDEAL face lotion. dz-WIt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Jewell Nall was painfully injured
Tuesday in the local railroad yards
when he fell from the top of a coal
car. His injuries are not serious.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Santa Claus lgb,
Dear Santa Claus:
Of skates and a Sled. Ana s' a NJ
a story book and some ra,. Ss
nuts. want a gun and Y
want a pair Of shoes. uon
Your little friend.
Stanley Peters
Dear santa; l am a litt,a
live In the country, but Os
srandma's to spend ChrIstm.. "
me a rubber doll. a ball,ns org
lie; and don't forget my Inv. =
no. Oncs D.
Earl Dea Allen.
saA'a 0iauS; l am a Mn.
girl six years old. and want u1A
please bring me a doll, a don y, Nv =
q book about Santa Claus: . \ y
dy and nuts. Please remswI "a
other little children.
Love from your little friors
Mary Romans
Martinsbury No.
Dear Santa: Please brlDv
flexible flyer sled, a pair a,
skates. a penny register cano.
anges and nuts.
Your friend,
Charley KunkeI
Dear Santa: l am a little :,
eight years old and | van Won
please bring me a doll, a ooli hn.
and a set of furs.
your little friend.
Mareena johnson.
Dear Santa Claus: Please b,,,,
me a sled. pair of high ton sb00.
drum and some nuts, candy and T.
aasss- Please bring mama a linz,
table cloth and don't forget papa.
Your little friend.
Lawrence Hardine
Dear santa; want you IA
bring me q train, a big ball
false face and anything nice.
Omar Beamer.
Dear Santa: Please bring me ,
gun, a rubber ball, an auto ana
some nuts, oranges and candy.
Your boy,
Johnnie Beamer.
Dear Santa Claus: Please brine
a big doll, a stocking can and
some nuts. oranges and candy.
Your little girl,
Andra Mae Beamer.
Dear Santa Claus. Please bring
me a bank, a toy COW, a clipper
sled. and nuts. oranges and candy,
Yours,
George R. Kunkel, il.
Dear Santa Claus: / want a psr
Of ice skates and a pair Of fur
and some candy and nuts and
oranges and a stocking cap and 4
sled,
Your friend,
Aubrey Bybee.
Dear Santa | am a little boy, I
years old, and ! am going TO school,
and would like 70 have a pair Of
an air gun and some candy
and nuts.
Your friend,
Clayton c. Wallace,
Dear Santa Claus: / am a boy :
sears old. | want a pair OF skates,
sled "a sweater, candy, nuts and or
Don't forget Ben and Ruth.
Your friend,
Thomas Irwin Brown.
Thompson, Mo-, Dec. IS.
Dear Santa Claus: This is a
'ery bad day. You must be sure
md come to our house Christmas,
bout three miles from Thompson.
have been a good girl. go to
Hurdle School. / am in the fourth
rade. | am nine years old. l have
little rocking horse; also some
luts and candy. | want you to
me some nuts, candy and q
ing. You must be sure and come.
Elizabeth Beatty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Mrs. Settle and Miss Kittie Set
tie, OF centralia, are guests OF Mrs.
r. II. Arnold, Jr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23
Dry's.

See our nice line of Chatting and
Serving Dishes, Crumb Trays. Cot
fee Percolators. d3-w1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

No better Christmas present for
a loved n than one OF u tray-
elers' Toilet Sets. smock Drug
Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Our line Of handy ~trayelers' tot
let sets are just the thing. smoek
Drug Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

cry moment and 90 ABSORBED was ne
with the thought that be failed to see
the familiar nod with which the Al.
minuttve god OF the Dreancourt lift
acknowledged his advent as be pro-
ceeded 10 carry upward bis human
freight.
Leaving the car OF the desired land
ing, be directed his steps to the en-
IRENE end OF the corridor.
If hSs there" he assured himself,
pressing the button. cru know what
to do. all right
IF It were not for Hargraves"- He
broke Oh abruptly, for the door had
opened with unexpected s~uddeuness.
A trim little maid stood before him.
Your mistress-ls she at homer"
Miss Love ia not at home. sir"
Challoner was not so SURE about that
In a trice be was past her, going
through room after room until be had
covered the entire apartment, and she
had barely recovered from the shock
that bis strange behavior had given
her when he was back again in the
small. square hall eying her suspi-
ciously.
"siiss Love Is not In, sir" she told
him. just as n be did not already know
It.
But you know where she weutf"
Indeed. sir. | do not" she replied.
and her eyes were as steady as the
lips that said. "She should be with her
father, SIRE
Challoner ragged ~inwardiy. lie thought
be detected a gleam OF mockery In her
eyes. Il want you to tell me where
Lefty isF' be said In a tone that told
plainly that such lies were not for him.
You might try Atlantic City, sir"
she suggested blandly. tits quite pos.
sibie that they went there"
At this Challoner looked ugly, and,
seizing her roughly by the arm. he led
her to her mistress boudoir, where.
pointing to a cabinet that stood in a
corner. be exclaimed:
who put him thereY"
For answer the girl shrugged her
shoulders. She made no attempt to
disengage herself from bis grasp
merely watched Challoner as his gaze
rested angrily on a plain gold frame
In which was an unconventional half
length photograph Of Colonel Richard
Hargraves.
Even on paper Hargraves' lazy eyes
seemed TO insult and tantalize him.
and an insane desire to crush, batter
and destroy this counterfeit present.
ment came owe him. For an Instant
he had a vague sensation Of sufoca-
ton, almost to choking. and. releasing
the girl his hand sought his throat
1t encountered a scarfpIn-a tribe that
his wife had given him long ago. Tear
ing 1t quickly from his scarf, be ex-
tended it toward the maid. Il
That may fetch the truth from
her," he said to himself. aud aloud.
Tell me where Lefty is, and-no"-
the gfrl was reaching for the Jewel,
but be held It from her-"no, tell me
first" be added hoarseIy, toying with
the pin.
well. then, II you must know, sir"
she stammered. "sfe went to Graves
end-the races, sir"
Thrusting bis face into hers and
pointing with the pin to the portrait.
Challoner cried:
Then she Is with himY'
The girl was silent She was dgur.
ing the value OF the pin. 1t was worth
$50. she decided. and. looking up, ad
mltted the truth.
The pin fell Into her grasp.
When Challoner spoke again his
voice was calm and steady.
est down" He motioned to a seat,
and be took U opposite. "we1l wait
until they come back"
For minutes that seemed hours they
sat facing each other, Challoner dog.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Chas. E. Morris and wife and
daughter. Marie, are visiting ia Lee
roy. I'll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

See Smith Bros display Of Or
anges, Nuts. Candles, Figs. Dates, etc
d2swIt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Dr.. Blanks and wife viii spend
the holidays at Arcadia Valley. They
viii return home Dec. 2.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Interest paid on all deposits.
North Missouri Trust Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Air Rifles, B. 3. shot. Load
ed Shells. etc.
Dry's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Get Pollock's prices before sell
ing your grain. 1t viii pay you.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Better than old Miss Turkey for
Xmas-Cox & Gordon Hams & B2'
eon DIT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23
THOMPSON.

]. D. Pulls was in Centralia Sun
day to see his children.
Mrs. Guedny and daughter. Miss
Cadie, of st. Louis, are pleasant
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. John o'Brien.
Mrs. J. B. Jesse is the guest Of
her sister-in-laws, Miss Sallie
Jesse and Mrs. Tinsley.
G. r. Pool entertained a number Of
his friends Monday.
Rev. w. II. Hook filled his regular
appointment Sunday at Liberty.
A Merry Xmas and Happy New
Year to the Editor and readers.
Jack Pulls and wife have moved
here from Kansas City and are
domiciled with ]. D. Pulls and fam
lily.
Rev. A. w. Paisley was here Sun
day night on his way home to Co
lumbla from Salt River where he
preached Sunday. We understand
thsy hhfe caheu MN AVi eh0 Shsu
ing year--a good selection. Bro.
Paisley Is q noble Christian gentle.
man and a true servant Of God.
Bro. Palmer, Of Minneola. Mo-,
was here Saturday and Sunday to
fill his appointment at Hopewell. He
has been pastor OF this congrega-
ton for over two years and " well
spoken Of BY his congregation.
Ben, Frank and Clarence Jesse
left Tuesday for their home In Here.
ford, Tex, after a months stay
with relatives.
u. p Robinson has moved TO the
w. c. Hagan place, Just west Of
here.
". %. Gilmore and John o'Brion
delivered hogs to II. i. Cant FIJI
day at $f-oo.
=. L. cleveland sold TO H.. ~
1ant Monday three Fat hogs at
$f.SV.
Ut H. r.. Elliott, OF Kansas
olty' Win arrive thursday to be
the guest OF MS brother, =. r. FL
hott through the holidays.
H. !. aant' our hustilng STOCK
buyer mas done a great business
during the year. He has shipped
hundreds OF cattle ana
sheep from Omaha and sold to
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23
ANN aoY

or man would appreciate one Of oul
complete Keen Kutter Tool Set
Tor Xmas. Such an array of ex
eelient quality tools in each box
every tool and article needed fol
first-eiass carpenter work is there
and all for a small sum.
Ferris G. Cauthorn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

See our complete nue of travel.
ers' Toilet Sets. smoek Drug Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

A nice Carving Set makes
nice present See It at Dry's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

aiss Ruth Hc1sey is home from
81. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

sam Morris went to Louisiana to
dav
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Frank Sutton and wife are visiting
in Decatur. Ill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Tom Robnett IL home from Nev
York for the holidays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23
Stock Notes
ST. LOUIS 1--we STOCK MARKET,

ST. LOUIS LIVE STOCK MARKET
Ledger Special.
Natl Stock Yards, H.. Dec. q.
Cattle receipts 45oo; no well fin
ished stuff on sale. Demands goOS
for choice stuff. Steers above thu
S5.25 class now 25 to 4oe higher
than the low time last week. Steers
below that price. and all cows and
heifers. IS TO 25e higher. although
the heller market is a little irregu.
lar. stOeken and feeders mlly
steady. Outlook steady TO strong
ON all kinds.
Hog receipts l0,50oi best hogs
&c higher. others slow and drag.
gy. Quality common: very few good
hogs here. Top $685.; bulk sS.3e
to $3.50. Outlook steady on the
good kinds.
Sheep receipts 1900: market open
ed steady, with early sales CT choice
lambs up to $40. choice yearlings
at S725 and choice sheep at $3.50.
The close was weaker, and prospects
only fair for the remainder Of this
week.
Natl Live Stock Com. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Mrs. TAos. Alexander has return
cd home to Laddonia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23
The Weekly Ledger


shannon B0tts 4 home from Fai
IA.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

THE NORTH MISSOURI TRUST co.
can serve you aeceptably in any
financial transaction and win appre.
eiate a share of your business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

That jovial set of Good Fellows,
the local lodge of +. p. A., held
their annual banquet Saturday night
at the Ringo Hotel. There were five
courses of good things served and
a number Of impromptu talks. Among
those who spoke L. p. Orig
Ter, T. e. Bruton and win Lee. Geo.
Harvey presided in his usual genial
manner.
There were twelve new members
Initiated Saturday night. The local
chapter is in a most flonrishing con
dition and the banquet was a de-
cided success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

MOBERLY MAN DE-
YOURS 4OEGGS, RECORD

Judge Wooden, an auctioneer Of
Moberly. went to Centralia, Mo.
Sunday, in response to a call from
a friend, who had made a wager Of
800 that Mr.. Wooden could eat 4C
eggs in ten minutes. The feat was
accomplished at noon in a Cen.
tralia hotel. Mr.. Wooden eating the
40 eggs In Just exactly 6 minutes.
The parties who made the wager
were the only witnesses. Mr.. Wood.
en- ordered his eggs scrambled, and
just TO demonstrate he could do ii
he crumbled crackers in the last
half dozen he ate.
Mr.. Wooden doesn't approve Of
betting in any form, and his friend
had a difficult task getting him to
smash the egg-eating record. He
split the purse with Mr.. Wooden.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23
Your friend,
Clayton c. Wallace,

Dear Santa Claus: / am a boy :
fears old. | want a pair OF skates,
/ sled "a sweater candy, nuts and or.
lnges Don't forget Ben and Ruth.
Your friend,
Thomas Irwin Brown.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23

Dear Santa; am a little boy, I
years old. and ! am going to school,
and would like TO have a pair d
skates. an afr gun and some candy
and nuts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23
Claus LeIls

Dear Santa: l am a Inn.
live In the country, but aN %.
srandma's to spend Christian D~ = "
me a rubber doll, a ball.ss a'aR
lie; and don't forget nv Tra.,' =
no. 'Acs d.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-12-23
Earl Dea Allen

Dear Santa; / am a lltt,.
eight years old and | want Won y
please bring me a doll, a doll hu,s.
and a set Of furs. sa'
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-23
ECZEMA VICTIM SAVED
AFTER THIRTY YEARS
Wintergreen Compound Stopped Itch
At once-oisease Soon Dis
appeared.

After dosing the stomach for years
and trying all kinds of alleged cures
for eczema, Mr.. NJ. T. Firmin, reports
perfect cure. He simply washed the
skin with an oil of wintergreen COM
pound, mixed with thymol, glycerine,
etc.
Mr. NJ. T. Firmin, for the last 90
years in the employ of the c. s. DAN
ie1s Furniture Co., of Wichita, Kan,
writes:
Eczema first appeared on my body
when I was a child 8 years of age. For
over thirty years / scratched and
scratched and doctored, it drove me
wild.
THE disease covered my entire
body from my scalp to my toes. My
doctor and my friends all gave me up
as incurable.
Then / commenced using the D. d.
d. Remedy. The first application
stopped the horrible itching and gave
me a nights sleep. 1t gave me
strength and hope. continued grow
ing better.
4 kept up the treatment for months
and am now entirely cured. excepting
little roughness on my left ankle"
Having personally known Of many
chronic cases, We have gained great
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