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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06
Percales,
9Mc Nd.
Good l2Hc
Quality.

This percale is ia
vorably known by
Washington women.
and when the OPP
portunity is offered
to buy at 3Ac a I'd.
IL is eagerly grasped.
Tomorrow is the day
you may effect this
saving.
Percale. i'm white
grounds. with color
ed stripes. dots and
figures: fun 30 I'm.
wide, and the real
12l2c-a-yard quality.
Buy Tor making
one-piece n Gus e
frocks. for boys
blouses or for the
girls dresses.
Wash Goods Store
Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06

Senator Root and Judge Parker have
both assumed the dignified reserve which
characterized them previous to their APP
pearances in Chicago and Baltimore.
Every party needs a good. clear-headed
man who can take charge Of a convention
bow and then with no risk Of confusing 1t
with an impetuous outburst Of oratory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06

Woodrow Wilson Is said to know very
little about practical politics. But he
managed to break into the game in a mo-
ment Of such confusion that one mans
theories are liable to be as good as an
others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06
Spiked.

"Why do you insist on having new
planks in your party PLATFORM"
"Well.' replied Senator Sorghum. ''the
old planks are hard to stand on grace
fully. They have been turned over and
used so often that they are full Of nails"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06

There is no use raking up old scores.
Yet 1t is hard to forget that Judge Gay
nor once remarked that he thought the
moral tone Of Washington was about the
same as that of New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06

nyIn order to avoid delays account Of
personal absence. letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed 10 any individual connected
with the Office. but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial Business Department. according
10 tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06
A Possible Argument.

do you think the Panama canal ought
to be free to the world?"
WELL said Lord Hagglewell, Il
shouldn't exactly say that. l think a
few Of us whose patronage would lend
distinction ought to be paid something
handsome for using the bally ditch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06

A rise in the price of beef at tlIne
when trust dissolution is under discus
sion creates a suspicion that the pack
ing combine is preparing for what the
west calls "a cleanup and getaway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06
A Similitude.

Poverty said the readymade philos-
opher, lis no disgrace"
Certainly not" replied Grandpa Stub
blegrass. Poverty and wealth are a
good deal alike in one respect The es-
TEEN man is held in depends on how
either Of 'em causes him to employ his
time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06

While in Europe Col Roosevelt saw
some magnificent ruins. He evidently ad-
tnired them so much that he has con-
clIded to try 10 make one Of the repub-
ucan party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06

The uplifted farmers Of the country are
wondering whether the election OF Wood
row Wilson might not start another res
ignation rumor in the Department OF
Agriculture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06

II the Brownsville affair is revived IN
the discussion of the affairs of the repuo-
lican party, it may bring Senator FOR
aker forward as d pretty strong CAM
Daign influence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06
Nature to the Rescue.

From the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
Crops in both of the Dako.as are report
ed to be in excellent condition. This fact
makes for a restoration of political san
ity there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06

The White House is criticised as a spec
linen Of architecture, but there is no
trouble in finding highly desirable gen.
tlemen who are willing to Occupy 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06
Embarrassment Of Riches,

Alas. the speeches which I read
New pangs of disappointment start,
For, though / struggle hard indeed,
cannot learn them all by heart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06
Professional Pride.

Clothes don't make the man." said the
careless customer.
NO." replied the tailor. ruefully. But
some men have queer look about EN-
that makes 'em the ruination Of suit
Of clothes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06

Every effort is made to have the Bull
Moose aggregation look like the main
show and not the concert after the regu-
lar performance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06

A man who refuses nomination just
now is liable to have trouble in explain
ing whether he is modest and self-e1ac-
ing or plain scared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06

Nicholas Longworth's position naturally
leads him to maintain a discreet silence,
while busily watching the score.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON
Sinister Purpose.

"Why did you insist on having your
wife join the Suffragette Club?'
Because" replied Mr.. Meekton. grimly,
Il want to see that Suffragette Club get
all the trouble that's coming to it..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06

1t is not known whether Harry ina"
will pass his time at Matteawan as usuai
in organizing a new corps of attorneys
and alienistS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06

A number of statesmen who looked ex-
actly like moose absolutely refused to be
driven into the corral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06

New York's white light district is being
disciplined by not being allowed to stay
out later than l o'clock in the morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06
Perennial.

From the Des Moines Capital.
What a remarkably long time 1t takes
to settle the tariff question:!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06

Payable in advance-by mail. postage prepaid
Daily Sunday included. one month. so cents
Daily. Sunday excepted, one month. 20 cents
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star. s.. 40 year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06

II Mr.. Beveridge Is elected In Indiana
that will make still another governor who
Is red-hot for Roosevelt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06
Plenty Of Politics.

From the Pittsburgh Gazette-Ttmes.
There 10 also bumper crop Of politi-
cal m rites
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06

The Evening Star. with the Sunday morning
edition. is delivered by carriers within the city
at A. cents per month: daily only. % cents per
month: Sunday only 20 cents per month. Orders
may be sent by mail. telephone Main 2440
Collection is made by carrier at the end OF each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06
Little Washington

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Maybe Boss Films new Washington
party was named after Washington. Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06

lolke are foolish 70 lot esras worry the0 whoa
Bingo' will bring foot happiness" says A. L.
johnson, Long Koy. Marathon, Fla. Had k1rd
corn on each little too and soft ones between
little toes and the next. After applying 'Bingo'
oorns vanished. SOFT e0rns extremely painful
No moro psin after one application. Shoes feel
sc1 big rev; good for .bingo.r
paid, 81 Dsnnsoa Phasmaaal o., Ill n DeaEkefn D.,
CAtaaGe. The fellsvinS ell end I0ssn0aoA "1tage"i
Christiani Drug Co., 426 9th ct. NV.
Henry Evans, 1905 r st. NV.
Jas ODonnell. 9O4 st. NV.
Peoples Drug Store, cor. 7th and Mass. ave. NV.
Temple Drug Store. 9th and SITS. NV.
Heaiy's Pharmacy. cor. Sd and Mass NV.
Linton 4 Nelson, y. Cap. and SITS. and LIST
and SITS.
Kings Drug Store. cor. 14th and Mass ave. NV.
E. p. Weller. 755 Sth st. Sc.
Chas. A. Schleer. Sc. cor 9th and SITS. NV.
Ashton Pharmacy, 2434 18th ST. NV.
Jos. g. Williams. 7O1 \. Car. ave. sc.
Yeatman's Drug Store, 7th and II SITS. ne.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06

Entered second-ciass mail matter at the post
office at Washington. d. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-06
The Evening star Newspaper Company.

Business ONCE. 18th st. and Pennsylv ania Avenue.
New York Once: Tribune Building.
Chicago Office: First National Bank Building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-31
Why Are You Waiting Buy the Easter Dess Suit or a Only

be edandV
  al en teachers earnestly our mals n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-31

ever looked at; you'll like them, too And the hats we are showing at $4.95 cannot be duplicated else where in many cases under 5000. At this price you will have wide range of styles to select from, and any hat we have is good.
 Remember the price of GA Q5 these. ......... .. %Is/O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-31
Women's Easter Hats With Snap and
 Style Selling at the Louis Pizitz Popular Prices

The styles are smart buprces are low at this store and sell the millinery do Every hat show is bm full of st viduali They made by millinery artists of the best and right every way because cannot keep them ong-he let uS they like them we'll Must be good don't you think? in tomorrow and we'll show you the pretes and most
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-18

Three Audrain County outing enthu
siasss who are inoculated spasmodicsi
ly with the outdoor germ. left last
week for a canoeing trip from Mex
ico, Mo, down Salt River to It's
mouth and thence down the Mis-
souri, to louisiana where they will
take the train home. Salt River has
not been used heretofore as a course
for canoeists, but there is no reason
why it should not be popular with
those who are content with a slug
gish current and can't take the time
to negotiate The streams of the
Ozarks.
The going viii prove good for the
Mexico boys after they leave Florida
in Monroe County. where Mark Twat
was born and learned to Like the wa
ter, or possibly from Santa Fe on
but woe 1t must have been unto
them with their thin bottom cedar
banks from about Skull Lick Cheek to
and through the Molino nehghborhood
Had their canoes been the canvas
sort they would have been lucky Il
they got past BARNES Ford in Au-
drain County. As proof of this state-
ment ask Arthur Holmes. who with
another party with the f~loa4bug in
his bonnet tried a normal water float
with the assistance Of a negro help
Q in a saeel flat+bottom hunting boat
over upper part Of the same course
three summrs ago. Holmes lost 10
pounds Of flesh and a part of the
bait on that trim. helping the others
curry the boat andcontents owe some
twerty-odd RIFLES. AS a part of the
contents was consumed ON the
way down The boat. was lighter going
back. which helped Holmes some.
The portage rs fine on the upper
reaches Of Salt River and no doubt
Bill Williams OF the Southern Bank
and Marlin Myers,shoe salesman aud
Peau BrummeL who compose the par
W. haxa by this time found 1t out.
Joe Duckies expert woodsman cano
ist and outer, was to have gone along
burt was prevented at the last hour
which handicap the boys will have oc-
casion 10 note when camp Is made
and other matters bob up that will
call for experience as an aid to com
bat difficulties. They will float
through Asidratn, Monroe, Rails and
Pike counties.. q. L. Fsrrfs nAao
started down SAIL River on a.
float the came dag, but Is not a
member Of The party. II Les finds
be cant make II in his boat he'll
NJ. Basket. in Sundays
Globe Democrat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-18


Mas Mary Alioa Dempsey Of near
Thompson has returned home Rsser
a two weeks visit with her uncle
and aunt. Mr. and Mrs J. W. Mccau'
mon.
Mrs Wm- Showers spcnt several
days at the bedside Of her hrother-
in-ar Mr.. Harrison BroNn Of Cen
sralA who IS guile 81.
Tho Ettle daughter az Aenry VIII
mot end vile has been quite SICK
but is bettar at this writing.
Miss Fay Hubbard IS visiting her
aunt. who rzdes in Montgomery
CRY. From there she goes to st
Louis.
Dr. Todd reports a gtd baby al
the home OF Frank NEahan and wife.
J. VS. Mccangeron and b. Hubbart
we're in Mexico ON balness Satnrday-
Clint Hickman IS spoEstng a nsv
buggy.
Stop. think look, lsten- Every de
brings us nearer TO the Mexico Chan
tauqua Sept 4th 20 10th. Dom
forget seven big days. a Big pro
gram every Dig. You can't afford L
miss It.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-18
NORTH EAGLE.

We are having very hot weather
nowadays. iitl
Oats QUITTING Is the order of the
day.
w. NJ. Brown Of Santa Fe spent
Sunday with e. w McFadin.
Rev. John Kerr of Perry filled
has regular appointment at the Meth
odist Church at Santa Fe Sunday
night. A large crowd attended.
Last Sunday was the dedication of
The new Christian Church at Victor.
Quite a few went from our neighbor-
hood. Everybody reported a nice
time,
Mrs. Mollie McFadin of nea Mo
limo Is visiting In Perry, Mo-
Dublin Bros. Of North Eagle. are fix
ing to build a silo.
Well 1t is just eight more weeks
until the big Chautauqua opens. 1t
wiz be bigger and better than ever
WAS known.
There will be a fine program at
the Chnutauqua this year-a twelve
double program. An can be heard on
a low season t5cket.
Thaviu's International Band BE- com
ing back thas year. They carry six
grand opera singers this year. Their
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-18
ROAD
LABOR SUCCESS
AUDRA|N NEWS
.,e,tersoa cy. July Is.

jefferson osy, July Is.
After a srsaa Of three weeks with
a mDs a coarss,s employed upon
The public Highways Of shis oonnas
.bo experiment Is announced TO be
!, Aeohaod sacooss. None Of the coif
vass reused 70 work. none Of them
attempted TO escape and All have.
beea doing most satisfactory work
Tacro VA b a pretty heaSy cos
enlared upon tho state whom the lasl
contractor Is out Of PRISON. some
where N the neighborhood Of ahree
hundred thousand dollars hased upon
p,osea,t estimates Tho ssate can
have no direct source Of income iron
the ,nOor OF the convicts when the
contract system ceases 20 exist Tho
counties which may employ ocnvlcts
ON tha public highway. WI ray moth
,oe For thcIr labor, The only cost to
ND counties will be their food and
shcltor. The recompcuse 30 tho state
VIZ o
hsu"
80 ,wo annper
Z ,haa ,ss.v where
the benton CITY rood passes no
~ 80 u.,n t,,ose drsy-
W rS,s .,,,x,o n ,me Of
Ne nw.,,v 1890 m ,h,s sec
~s a. Mo,-ss q a. 10 oompli-
, M torosapht II Is
~, -. ,r,u shoyalv sbralshten
49,
~ to,s.va an tha pollock
- - thss ,,ay. has beer
- 49, a.nror a. cohesion done
,s,- rh,s n,.e another dan
m
n~~aan ona ~ Anayaipis moss
a~ -r-adw,rsor has a laug,
S1Nrn-,nn Min wbscb ba pulls
o~s - ~. u-av he doe
.n,o. tha amo.mt n
-~,,ss ~ a-c..omnlisbad wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-18
Red Hog Sale!
At Tho Valley Stock Farm, eight
miles southwest Of Thompson. Mo,
ON
Friday, July 26, 1912

when there will DO sold As head 81
Duroc Jersey Swine of superior indi
viduality, including
Is Brood Sows.
IA Open GIlts and
6 Bears.
These hogs are i'm correct condi.
ton to make good and will be sold re
eardless of price. Here as your chanc.
20 get in the way of economical pork
production.
We extend "a cordial Invitation to
y friends to be width us on Sale
Day. There villa be a Rod Hog
ham sandwich and am enjoyable time
Tor everybody. Sale begins at 1890
p M, rain or shine
TERMs-We need the money but
wall take your approved 8 per cent
nofe for 8 months on amy sum over.
25 dollars.
A~aie'ioneerA Reppqrt. I~nelehart.
kraschel Boyd. wi
MRS. FANNIE A. SMITH
e SONS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-18

1here Is quHle " dbthotHF1
the rank Of different ~varlatAea Ben
Davis mas in nearly every case a.
fun crop. white the summer varietdes
are generally reported shy. Other win
ter varieties. such as Winesaps In
gram, Grames Golden and Gano. have
very promising crops. A large major
ity OF growers report insects and dis
eases, cooling MOTH scab and blight
being quite widespread It Is stated
dn nearby every such casa how
ever, that lhes are found only fn unr
sprayed orchards Spraying this
season has produced excellent resulta
In this report Northwest Mis-
souri, leads with 70 per cent Of a
full crop. Only one mar reported a
crop no bstter than last year. South
west Missouri follows wSth II per
cent; Central Missouri, 66 per
cent; Southeast MISSOURI. 81 per
cent. correspondents enthusiastically
Ikeporting it. from two to four times
as latge as hast year. NortheRst mis-
souri, has the poorest crop Of any
sac1lon Of the state. 60 per cent.
AT this tima hast year the crop
was estimated at 375 per cgrs
Columbia, Mo-, July Is.
The county fair season In Mis-
souri, will begin next week The
first fairs IN the state viii be those
at Columbia and New London. both
Of which begin July 20.
According TO announcements re-.
ceiycd by the state Board Of Agracnl-
ture and given out to-day there viii
be at least fifty. eight fairs IN Mis-
suuri this year including the state fai
at sodala, from September 2S TO octc
ber 4.
There may be a few mere thar
this number, T. c. Wilson. s~ecretary
Of the Board OF Agriculture. saya
but this is all that have been report
ed to him.
There Will not only be a few mort
fairs In the State than there were
last year, but there will be larger pr
mium Lists and more exhibits. Sew
eral fairs have announced premium
LISTS OF from $12. 900 TO $4,000. Tn,
State Fair at Sedaha will, Of course
have much more than this amount in
premiums.
Elmer Dic4s shipped a load O
hogs to ST. Louis Monday.
Eight dollars and ninety cents a
cwt. for a bunch of cattle, is The
highest price ever paid to a locai
feeder Within the memory Of thf
oldest stockmen here. This sum wa
given John J. Wakefield by Powell &
Mundy this week. The cattle are 4
well-condisioned lot and will average
about 400 pounds. Delivery will b.
made the latter part of this week.
John Burgess says he has go A
of wheat that viii make 20 Blu. II
made q 10 last year.
Columbia, Mo, July Is.
The movement for county farm ex
perts who's shall give all OF theil
time in aiding and advising the farm
ers Is growing. Seven counties have
applied to the college Of agriculture
Of the State University. in accord
ance with the arrangements made b
the College for paying one-fourth O
their salary. OF these. only four will
be supplied this year. since there Il
not enough funds TO provide more
One has already been sent 10 Gaps
Gtrardeau county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-18
Mexico, Mo.
Phone 286

Pettis county has an expert whom
81 touch with the work and expert
ments in agriculture here.
the farmers themselves are paying
for. They hired Sam Jordan, the
farmers instaiuie lecturer. and were
the first farmers in the slate TO take
up the new idea.
Expect Bigger Crop Yields.
In each OF the counties making an
plicatdon the petition was singed BY
a large majority of all the farmers
The authorities at the college say
there Is no doubt that when tba
plan Is fairly started there will BE-
a great increase in the crop yield
over the state. These advisors sun.
Piled by the college will be in direct
control Of the college and will keep
in agriculture here.
Leavenworth Gets p. H. Ross.
Leayenworth, Kan. July Is.
r. II. Ross OF Jewell County, I'D
alfalfa county OF Kansas. is It'd
man who has been chosen by the rel
gents of tho Agricultural College Il
Manhattan as the farm adviser fod
Leayenworth County. He is to comd
here on July 20 and rs 10 stay herd
for two years.
An office for Ma. Ross Is 10 be nd
ted up ia tho downtown district!
which Will make II accessible for M
farmers Iure adyiser will be In I'D
office each Saturday. Mr.. Ross's I'D
tica shatli consist M genetttl as I'D.
WISER Of any farmer In this count
RECURRING Ids services; ~orgtnizing Il
farmers Clubs. conducting cod
clnba and other ag~rloulturcl oonteat
70 arrange for exhibits Of agrictla
al PRODUCES. to give practical dea
onslrasions and Instruction in orof
rotation. soil building. farm manage
ment. livestock. dairying. hortiodh
al work.. etc, In various parts a
the county. and to cooperate wit
the silperlni endonis OF county AMI
city schools IN teaching the rud
men'a Of agriculture.
lie Is TO lay out a practical sCheds
ule Of Farm operations on the count
farm ait the request Of the off
GERS IN charge. with a view of puff
ting tha farm on a self sustaining b
sis. It viii also be his duty to 4
tablish seed lots, both on the colH'
~ farm and on varions private farmi
for The purpose of breeding up 4
the highest standard the varieties 4
wheat CORN oats, barley, rye 4
other products which mny be bsi
4 adapted to the soil and climate 4
this county. 80 that eventually
uniform variety Of each product mai
be established and marketed, fref
from the mixture of other grain ana
weed seeds.
The latest garden story this seq
son Is being told by Charlie Nazie1
watclmnan at the Jefferson sired
crossing. Ciaarlie says VIM. Paynl
a neighbor. has tho finest pota'd
patch in town-so fine, in fact, thal
limbs arc shooting out from the stall
x the potato vine and growing n
tatoesor sodne lulaid Of ''berries
the end Chari6e Gays he was calfel
! TO Mr.. Payne's home .on Wednesdal
eveadug to diagnose the case, but y
was unable 10 definitely say wlal
kind OF vegetable or fruit, b CROWN
on tho shoots. The shoot rs CROWNS
out of tho vine about eeyen tnche1
from tho ground
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-18
las. a.

HON. JAS. a. HoucHlN
BUSINESS MAN
Success achieved by the appllc@''V'
OF business prinniples coupled ~fl
rigid honesty Is always worthy y
admiration and rs a strong cv'deuV'
Oh power. Jas. A. Holclln, our eau
didate Tor Governor, is a suc9es'Vi
business man. 1t is the qualDy y
success that is most essential III :
candidate for that great office 2,
buslne Is man who h a failure Wou''
NOT merit your support for an ms'al'
# he could not succeed in nus p",
sonal affairs, he could no! succeea y
the affairs of the public. There u i,
doubt that the State wo1ld pro9p,
under the management of james .
Houchin by the application Oh ~
principles he advocates, the pr3i'UPn
thai crowned him with success
his private affairs.
The State in it's final analysis u
matter Of dollars and cents and W.,
knows better than a business nldn
value of a dollar.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-07-18
MccREpIE.

Miss Annia Kidwell OF Columbia
visited her parcsas here last week
Misses Mabel Richardson and Mary
stock were On Fulton Monday.
Mrs. a. M. Davis and little dangh
ter, Frances. Of st.. Charles, Mo.
are visiting relatives here.
Mrs. NJ. Waters returned HON.
Saturday from a visit with relatives
at Reform. She was accompanied b.
her granddaughter. Helen Waters.
Miss Stella Ramsey OF Auxvaas'
was hero Monday.
Vivian Cunningham of Fulton y
visiting his uncle W. s.. yivion. Yves
of McCredie this week.
Tho following stock shipments fror
McCredie were made Monday:
J.. Ed. Moore of Guthrie, 2 load
OF cattle: W. e. Muir, 8 loads cat
tic; r. II. Wallace. one load hogs
Howard Muir. one load lambs am
one load OF cattle and J. o. HOul
one load cattle, all went to Il. St.
Louis.