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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

THE Ledger regrets very much
that arrangements could not be
completed so that Audrain county
could have a corn exhibit at the
big Industrial Exposition dn st. Lou
Is. You cannot make a corn exhibit
any more than you can make a
town grow with "hot air." In order
to have a corn exhibit you must
have the corn; and while quite a
number of farmers cordially assisted
In this matter by bringing in exhib-
its, not enough interest was taken
to secure the proper exhibit. There
should have been az least 100 farm
ers In the county anxious to partlci-
pate in this enterprise, which would
have been worth thousands OF dollars
to Audrain county in the way Of an
advertisements. Candidly, such an
exhibit as the county could easily
have made should have advanced
the value of every acre OF ground in
the county at least $1.00. We can't
imagine any more effective or cheap
er way to advertise Audrain county
and Its splendid resources than by
having on exhibition at this big In
dustrial meeting IN st. Louis fine
exhibit of the corn grown in grand
old Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

THE Mexico Ledger joins other
friends i'm extending cordial con-
gratulations to Mr.. and Mrs. r. G..
Snoddy. The bride is one of Mex
ico's most lovely and accomplished
girls, while the groom is one of
the most successful and popular trav-
cling statesmen out of st. Louis.
The Ledger lis delighted to know that
Mr.. and Mrs. Snoddy will make Mex
leo their permanent home.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

observe the good old6ashioned Gus
tom of keeping open house. There
is nothing more delightful than the
informal hospitality extended on
the first day of the year by those
who want their friends to call The
Ledger will be glad to publish the
names of the ladies who will observe
this good old-fashtoned custom.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

REV. w. H. HOOK ds receiving
splendid encouragement from all
parts Of the State in his candidacy
as chaplain of the Missouri Legisla'
ture. Every Democratic member Cd
the Legislature from the Ninth DIS
trict should be for Rev. Hook first
last and all the time.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

ALONG the line OF establishing a
milk condenser in Mexico, recently
referred to by the Ledger, yesterday
We noticed the directors Of the
Commercial Club at a meeting to-
day indorsed the plan to bring a
condensed milk plant to Columbia. A
canvass to sell SIS, 900 in stock will
be started at once. Columbia citi.
zens are expected to own a half in
tereeat in the enternrise
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

when it went Republican last week.
The fact is, Missouri has not repu-
dated Folk 1.-The state did not go
Republican, went Democratic out
side af ST. I.ous and there the cleo
ton was a vet farce but even
Il it had voted aeaiI st the Demo
cratic ticket that Is no reason why
Missouri Democrats should repGdi-
ate Its platform. Missouri Democ-
racy pledged its support to Folk for
president in 1912 and as far as the
Courier is concerned we propose to
keep the faith of that pledge Gov
ernor Folk went on the stump and
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

THE burglarizing Of the Martins
burg, Mo-, Bank, in no way embar-
rassed the institution The amount
Of money stolen was very small, and
the stockholders were insured against
burglary. The Mardnsburg Bank
is one of the strongest little banks
in the State and opened the morn
ing after the burglary on time, as
usual. 1t is to be hoped that the
thieves will be captured, but as
far as the safety of the institution
Is concerned there is no question
The banks IN Audrain county are
al protected so thai the depositors
may feel safe no matter what may
happen.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

THE Buffalo IN. W Evening
Times in a column article urges the
selection of Ex-Governor Lon v.
Stephens, of Missouri, for Nation
al Democratic Committeeman in
place of the late Moses G. Wetmore.
Governor Stephens is staunch,
true, active working Democrat and
would make a splendid national
committeeman.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

made effective Democratic speech
es for the party throughout Mis-
souri,. He helped win the battle out
in the state. We endorsed him
when the party, needed him and II
would be treason to not keep faith
with that endorsement. If the par
ty In this state ever wins another
victory we must stop abusing Dem
ocrats and driving Democrats out ol
the party. We must also deserve
success by living up to our plat
form and principles"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

J. J. WAKEFIELD, who has made
lnah county a splendid highway
egneer, viii return to his fine farm
% February 1, when his time ex-
Frs. 1t was a personal sacrifice
. Nr Wakefield to accept this po-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

THE Ledger is glad 30 know. that
the City Council has passed a reso-
lution to pave East Love street,
which can be made one of the
prettiest thoroughfares in this city.
Every property owner on that street
should favor this improvement. AT
least one street. should
be paved in Mexico every year
and by starting early the work can
be completed before the bad weather
commences in the fall, We under
stand that a number of property
owners ON two or three cross streets
are going to ask for paving during
1911. That is the way to make Mex
| leo grow,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

GREENE COUNTY, ILL, located
just across the river from Missouri,
Is planning to convert the county
farm or a part of it, into an exper-
iment station for the benefit of the
farmers OF that section ana for rev.
enue. ]. A. Drake, of Washington,
D. c., a representative of the de-
partment of Agriculture, visited the
farm last summer and returned to
Carrolton this week to present his
plans to the county board, who
IL make final decision on the pro-
position at their December meeting
next week. This will be the first
demonstration farm" in the State.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

H. A. GASS, State Superintendent
of Public Schools, and proprietor OF
the Missouri School Journal has mad
contract with the Missouri Print
ing Company, of Mexico, to issue
this publication for him In the fu-
ture. The School Journal is a pros
porous, up-to-date publication OF
importance to all who are Interested
in the success Of the schools of the
state, and the Missouri Printing
Company is well equipped for ITS
publication in neat and up-to-date
manner.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

IF amy street paving is to be
put down dn Mexico during 1911, ar
rangements should be made immedi'
ately. We understand that there are
two or three streets where the prop
erty owners are anxious to have
paving. First come, first served is
the policy Of the council.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

the property owners on East Love
street are anxious to have their
street paved during 1911, and are
moving i'm that direction now. Al
least one full street should be paved
In Mexico every year. That Is the
only way to make q city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

THERE are a aarge number of peo'
pie who live i'm the suburbs of Mex
leo and in various additions to the
town who are not inside of the cor
poration. IL they could have been
counted, our population would have
been much larger than it Is.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

HON. s. B. COOK, OF Jefferson
City. formerly Of Mexico, Is being
prominently mentioned by his friends
az a candidate for governor of Mis-
souri,. Sam Is one Of Missourfs
staunchest Democrats and would
have a strong following ell over
the State.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15
MEXICO AUDRN COUNTY, MISSOURI THURSDAY DECEMBER 15

must all work together for the
best Interests Of Mexico and Au-
drain county ii we want to grow.
Talk WON'T bring results in the
growth Of a city or county any more
than it Will IN the growth of any
other proposition. 1t takes work
and money to get results.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

THE Centralia Courier editorially
says: "Audrain's new collector, Alec
Pulls, was in town Monday arrang.
ing for public sale in order to
move to Mexico. He will take
charge of the Collectors office about
March list. Mr.. Pulls says that he
viii not appoint a deputy but do
this work himself His friends are
counting on him making as good a
collector as Tom Roden, and that's
good as the best.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

WE are i'm receipt of clipping
firm a Marshall, Mo-, paper compli-
menting Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Dana-
by upon the success of the Head
Waitress" their latest musical
comedy produced there by home tai
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

THE Centralia Courier editorially
says: Already some Democratic pa
pers are throwing Folk overheard and
coming out for Harmon. They tell
us that Missouri repudiated Folk
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

sition in the first place, and 1t ts
deeply regretted by those who favor
good roads throughout the county
that his services were not retain
ed. Audrain county cannot expect
to grow when we vote no on the
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

THE BARPH FACILITIES FOR
Vaiue'giving and for price MAX
Ing are superior to any in this vi
clHity. We buy with seven other
bug stores and thereby get conces-
Sions from the foremost manufac-
lures in America. Besides, we
show you the largest stock of
l91O-1911 clothes in this vicinity.
One price, too.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15
EDITORIALS

CLOTHES AS GIFTS ARE MORE
appreciated by men and boys than
anything else. Avoid the practice
Of giving absurd and wasteful pres.
ents; dt is extravaganza. Read
the list Of suggestions here Of
Tered, and see the beautiful BARTH
assortment of each. and thereby ac-
ouire the practice of economy In
selection OF presents. ~
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

New York, Chicago and Connecticut
this week. This firm has regular
business with buyers of the best
horses i'm all parts of the country.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

new Jail and county inftrmary propo-
sitions and vote to do away with the
highway engineer. This is not pro
gress.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15
A GIFT CERTIFICATE IS

A GIFT CERTIFICATE is A
sensible gift. We can sell you one
for any amount, which lis redeem
able by the recipient In any arti-
cles he wishes and at his leisure.
You escape the worry and trou
BILE of selecting presents. Ask
about a Gift Certificate.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

THE Ledger is in hopes that the
ladies' of Mexico will ON January LIST,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

WE THANK YOU ONE AND ALL
for the patronage and good will
Of the many years past, more than
a quarter of a century; and we
wish you in advance Merry
Christmas and a Happy New
Year.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

OPEN EVERY EVENING NEXT
week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

THE Ledger DIS glad to know that
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

HOT AIR won't make city. We
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

LEE BROS. shipped horses
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

ASK FOR A BARTH CALENDAR.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

BUY YOURSELF A SUIT OR
an overcoat. See the BARTH
SIS ones even df you wish to pay
more or less.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

OUR EFFICIENT STORE SERVICE
Is strengthened to serve you,
however, we suggest that you do
not postpone your shopping to
the last days. Christmas buying
has been especially early this
year. T
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15
PRACTICAL GIFT SUGGEsTER
Vol PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY RAR7A cLoER MEXICO MO- Na
Useful Gifts That
Please Men

Please Men
Mems Handkerchiefs
(eotton, linen, silk)
SC to $1.5O
Mems Sweaters and
Sweater Jackets
75c to $500
Mems Stick Pins, Watch
Fobs, Sleeve Links, Etc.
25c to $1.00
Mems Shirts
SOC to $3.50
Mems Hosiery
10c to $500 (silk)
Mems Suspenders
15c to $1.00
Mems Smoking Jackets
$500 to $3.50
Mems Bath Robes
$3.50 to $3.50
Mems Pajamas
Si.OO to $500
Mems Dress Gloves
SOC to $500
Mems Muffiers
Csc to $3.50
(Phoenix soc and up)
Mems Neckwear
Csc to $1.00
Mems Fancy Vests
75c to $500
Mems Caps
Csc to $3.50 genuine seaD
Mems Overcoats
$500 to $4,000
Mems Rubber Coats
$500 to $3.50
Mems Suits
$500 to $4,000
Mems Hats
SOC to $500 Opera
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

OTHER SUGGESTIONS
Belts, 25e to $f.00
Cuffs, 25e
Collars, t5c to Use
Trunks, So to $3.50
1.-THE lndestructol
Carriers, Zoe to soc
Umbrellas, 50e to $500
Underwear, 5oe to SIS, suit
Night Shirt, soc TO SO
Grip or Suit Case, 5oe to 500
College Pennant or Poster
Coat and Trouser Hangers
Laundry Bags, 81 to SO
Tie Rings (for dresser) soc
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15
Articles for Women

Bracelets-75c to $500. Sigle'
rings -75c to $3.50. Set rings-too
TO $3.50. Plain rings-50c to Sz'oV'
Dress Pins, sets, --25c to $500. Lock
ct and chain-$1.50 to $3.50. Spoons
--5Oc to s1.50. Napkin nngs-ouc
TO $3.50. Cups $10O to pow
Comb and brush sets-$1.50 to $5'OV'
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1910-12-15

To Our Pride the Past
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Plies CURED IN sTo Ola DAYS.

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to cure any case Of Itching, Blind.
Bleeding or Protruding Piles IN to
IA DAYS or money refunded.-Made by
PARIS MEDICINE CO., Saint Louis,
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METEOROLOGICAL, RECORD.

VIM. B. STOCKMAN,
Section Director.
New-York tribune., 1910-02-20

10 the knee. On occasions of festival the
women. like their sex in other parts of the
world. love 10 adorn themselves with
eaudy ribbons of blue and orange. fastened
in q bow to the right side of their waists.
Eoth sexes paint their bodies on fete DAYS,
while when they are in mourning they
mark White rings round their eyes.
Great pains are taken in the painting OF
the figure. When woman wants to look
particularly smart she has white mask
painted over her own. countenance, while
long white daub stretches down her spine
Although the skins of tn" men are black
as night. they always takc'thc precaution.
when setting out for warfare. to paint
themselves black. When a girl reaches
marriageable age Sho is painted red all over
by the man to whom she is betrothed,
which is sign she must receive no more
attentions from the other young men of
the district But after this coloring, and
while she is being fattened for the mar
riage ceremony, she is invariably painted
white all over when she goes ont visiting
her friends. The native seizes every oppor-
tunity to cover himself with paint of some
sort If lie is sick he plasters himself with
IA thick green paint made from leaves
The usual Ibo way of saluting "A friend
is to snap the fingers ana shake the fist.
The natives at Lokoja. however salute one
another ny bObbing down to the ground and
going through the pantomimc of spreading
dust over their faces. and taking ii in turns
to make weird noises. Thus when man
passes another he SAYS "ough. ouGh. ah.
ala. Va VI oh ah." The other man mean
NSilc docs tho same. alternately with the
AZ. both Of them slowly and pieadingy
and WITH rising intouatop. Then suddenly
orc, chang ng, brings ont new word.
which the other repeats, oh. oh. ah, oh.
5koo, ah akoo while the other comes in
With 'Aboo, sboo, aboo. and thus they
PASS each other. the plaintiye 'oughs' and
aha gradually getting fainter as the dis
tance increases
New-York tribune., 1910-02-20

1t is not surprising that among the peo-
pie who inha bit the fetid swamps border
ing the Niger and the gloomy shadows OF
the forests there should be innumera BILE
secret societies. Most of these chiefly
for the maintenance of tribal order some
arc associated With superstitious religious
practices while there are others which
have terrorism and plunder their main
object. Youths initiated into the lower
grades of these tribual societies advance
in knowledge of the secrets as they reach
manhood, and then attain high rank or
Office in proportion to their ability or their
wealth.
Quite apart from these legitimate tribal
societies are the brigand societies, Among
the Ibibios there are societies known as
''leopardS' and "alligators." The "ieop-
ards thieve and murder land. while
the "alligItors" take the rivers and creeks
their province. The leopard society Is
so called because its members dress them
selves in leopard skins: they go forth at
night. make the woods echo with their
yells. and If they come across any one
murder him and steal his belongings The.
native Who hears their yell crouches In ter
ror. for he knows that if caught his doom .
Is sealed. The alligator societies have
canoes made to resemble croeodiles: they
lie in wait underneath the overhanging
branches of a tree on the river, and when
a native comes padding down shoot out
upset his boat kill him and seize his be-.
longings. The difference between these
murderous societies and :.ie ordinary triba!
societies is that. while, .hc object of the
former Is the commission ot CRIME. one of
the chief functions or the latter is the de-
lection and punishment of crime,
The most Widespread of the secret socie-
ties III Nigeria is the Egho society, which
Is partly religious and partly social In its
functions. ana may almost be compared
I" Frcemasonry in England The functions
ot the high officers are secrets which have
not Yet been discovered by European in
Nestigators. The societies meet IN Sc
New-York tribune., 1910-02-20
PULPIT PRIVILEGE GUARDED

nc Rev Mr. Somnerville viii De assjsted
hN clergyman from 3 Boston Covenanfers'
church Il is the custom 10 have \ clerical
assistant at tbs communion service fro-,,
another church. No clergyman Of anotl,e-
denomination or another branch Of III.
Pres terlan Church is ever permitted ~
speak from pulpit of this denomination
Tor fear that he viii enunciate some teach
ing at variance with its peculiar teDe1s
No Covenanter VIII swear allegiance 70
ne constitution OF the United States. For
thls reason there are no lawyers among
lbeIn They will not serve on iuries when
the oath requires allegiance TO the Consti-
luton Because Of this objection 10 1ra
cain they never cast q ballot rreferrin- f.,
i've unoer the ministratious of a govern
ment OF the choosing of others \ r,iIita,,,
people. as the StGarts discovered, tbez- re
sist the desire to serve in the army. unless
bE special dispensation they are perr,i,red
10 enlist without taking the oath Of ale
glance.
> ne Civil War was q great tenapta alton 70
'hem- They had been consistent abo1itior-
ISIS endeavoring TO get rid of slavery.
They are credited with having been in ,bo
front ranks Of the aboIitionists 1t was ons
OF the tenets Of the faith that no Cove
nsnter could hold slaves. II is said tho, a.,
one occasion Or. Wilson. a Philade1pb;,
clergyman OF the denomination in ante
oellum oays. was asked if il was true that
! ne coTeIanters would not permit a slave
holder in iae communion
WHY. YES hs is reported 70 have 70
flled' We don't even ALLOW horse thieves p,
New-York tribune., 1910-02-20

! cluded spot in the bush. and then set out
| in procession to, different places, dancing m
| their fantastic. costumes. They shout as
they go along but vary the tones of their
voices from gruff bass TO thin fasetto, and
all the while, shake wooden rattles
Every member OF Egbo is bound by oath.
under penalty of death, to obey every com
mand issued by the spirit under which the
society processes to be organized one Of
the members acts as priest. % represent
the spirit. When his voice is heard eyerv
ono in the town shuts up his house and
remains WITHIN as long the priest is
hesr. Nhen he Soes forth he is preceded
by runners, who carry whips of hippopota-
mus nlde. and thrash everybody out OF the
way, while those who are not successful In
Setting out OF sight take care 10 avert
their faces OF course. thee natives know
that the orders are given BY a human
being. but viii not confess. even To- them
selves, that, the voice Is any other than a
spirit which must be obeyed To dIsobev
the laws enacted by the Egbo society is
to risk death s
But t.there is an even more influential So
ciety than the Egbo In Southern Nigeria
II Is called ldion. and consists only OF men
OIL rank and Importance. No man who has
not passed through all the grades of E,cbo
can be admitted, The. laws of the Idion
society demand that its members shall not
steal lie or do anything wrong
-ihese secret societies are valuable fac
,ors IN The government of the country.
"hen the British authorities can persuaGs
'he heads OF them that a particular thing
'ouSht TO he done or ought not to be done
'ne'e u never any question on the par, of
INC people to the order. hut they obey in
Stanty