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The Chanute times., 1912-08-30
WHITE WINGS
FOR CHANU1E
Commissioner Johnson Favors
More Economical and SAM
tary Street Cleaning.

The twice week sweeping ana
continual sprinkllng of the streets
'<have beer more or less unsatisfactory
III some respects since started. L
4 a, old time institution and one
flat has been abandoned by the
l,rger towns and cities. In lis
mace is what is known as the
tWhite Wings" method By this
method man and his cart
ceans up and carries off the litter
from the streets.
Sweeping and sprinkling ofstree's
is expensive in comparison to the
cost of white wings in lola. In
Ida the average cost of keeping
eighteen blocks of paving clean is
not more than fifty dollars month.
Here the cost is estimated at fifteen
hundred for year and eighteen
blocks is a greater distance than is
swent and spr,nkled in Chanute, so
that one man could easily keep thai
nuch clean. This one employed
bos a lI,le cart to which is attached
q tw5 busnel sack, or one about
tina, s,ze, and around the top Is a
hooD. so that 1t is easy 10 thr W
.h4 Inter in the sack. Then whtrr
ever little litter is found IT IS
brushed up with the broom ara
shovel which 60 with the cart
When the sack is full II is put down
at side street and left there. me
litter thus collected is almost as
good as any fertilizer Of the mark E,
and every bit of it is sold that IS
swept up in lola. The purchaser
leaves the sack at the corner anu
when the street cleaner makes ms
next round he leaves the full sack
and puts the empty one)on his cart
In this way there is practically no
dust raised, and the streets are
great deal cleaner than when swept
twice a week, or at least this has
been found 20 be so in lola, and II
it will work there, why not here!
In order to keep the streets perfectly
sanitary they are flushed once CT
twice a week. Less water IS us q
IN this way tnan by the sprnEII"9
method. Another economical s'je
of this is that IN many places ll'
fire boys d. the flushing and a
they are on straight salaries l"
extIa exyeusc is incurred.
C mmissioner Johnson es'lma'r'
the cust # street sweeping . q
sprinkling IN summer a. betweFr
$3.50 an SI85 per month, lms
expense lasts foT seven months u
the year and there is an tXpens
OF fifty dollars for the other nv
months. This will make the tX-
pense abou, fifteen hundred doI'at'
a wear. Put this against mas fl y
dollars and II looks as ii 1t were a
great deal # saving
Some Of the Main str ct mer
chants complain the dus' trrm ta'
sweeper IS on ,he' windows and
makes it necessary to wash them
each time the street is swept and
also Sits inside their buildings
Much litter accumulates in the
course of three days, which is the
length of time between sweeps
The main things for which Com
missioner Johnson favors the white
wings method of street cleaning is
that IN many places where it is used
!, seems to be more sanitary and
economical. He has especially
investigated this prOpositi0nas IN
works in lola and finds that they
are well satisfied with it and that
their streets are much cleaner than
those of the average town.
The Chanute times., 1912-08-30
The Wise GlrIY.

The wise girl doesn't get married un'
til she can afford it-Atlanta Jour
nal.
The Chanute times., 1912-08-30
p.aslmlstle Friend.

Hewitt am proud father
SJewett-"You'I get over your pric
when the child grows up"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15

VERSAILLES ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER, No. "a
Meets every 2nd Friday night In each month
at 7:3o. visiting Companions welcome.
Pr G. WOODS, II. P.
Jas. NJ. CLIFTON, Secretary.
10. o. F.-versiilss Lodge. No. ISL. regular
meetings every Tuesday night.
LESLIE sNosapAss.
IA. MoBLnI. Rec. Secretary.
K.of P.-versailles Lodge. No. lSl, meets every
Thursday night. J. " Ros, q. G.
I. v.N. HUDSON. f. Of R.Ss
N. W.. A.-versailles Camp, No. 2N2, meets the
2nd and 9TH Friday nights in each month.
J.F. BsaEsTsKsrrR. Clerk. J.E. BEARD. Consul
Versailles Camp No. 1896, Royal Neighbors Of
America. meets every LIST and 3rd Friday
nights In Zach month At oddfeiiow Hall.
MRS. c. L. WooLpRIDoK, Oracle.
JESSIE L. SINS. Recorder.
10. r. Mia Ha TenkH Tribe. No. liz, mssts
every Wednesday Sleep.
W. A. DRonooLD. sachem.
C.v.N N. HUDSON O.. OF X.
W. o, W.-versaiiles Camp. No. az, meets
every LIST and ard Monday nights In each month.
A.. PoPPsR. c. n.
JANIS Dudley, Clerk.
Lodge No. 1898. Modern brotherhood Of America
Regular meetings the Srd Saturday night in each
month. " N. auSoN. President.
JACOB ,. soanIrrsR. Secretary.
". c. r. U.-Meets every Wednesday after.
noon at 2:3o O'Clock. A cordial invitation Ia ex.
tended to all. Miss NELLIE BUCK. Pres.
MISS LILLE MooRK. Rec. Secy.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15
Did HEP Would He? v

II has been rumered among the
county folks that A. G. Baker,, Mai.
Warner's Postmaster. had, would or
was, going to join the Progressive
Party, knowing that Taft would not
be President after next March, and
that Maj Warner, with the able assis-
lance Of Capt. Legere, could not keep
him in his position, and the rumor
was considerably strengthened by the
following, which appeared in last
week Statesman:
"There is one redeeming feature
in the Bull Moose Party. 1t affords a
landing for all the disappointed office
seekers and their satellites in both
parties. besides the ''driftwood'' and
malcontents that spring up AFTER every
national convention Of either party"
The county people, knowing that
Mr.. Baker was one OF the worst
chronic Office seekers of Morgan,
having had his hat in the ring for
over twenty years, a has been, or
never was, a lame duck, holding his
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15

present position as postmaster through
good graces of Maj. Warner and in
opposition to at least 90 per cent Of
the patrons OF the Office, decided it
would be a good idea to investigate
the matter, so a number Of them,
while in town last Sat. to attend the
Progressive meeting met on the side
walk held a caucus and elected Jasper
Peoples Chairman. A committee Of
three was appointed, and after due
deliberation it was decided, although
considered a little risky, to take Mr..
Baker in, as he has always been a
thorn in the side of the Republican
Party OF Morgan county, doing more
to bring the party inSo %disrepute, and
helping the Democrats win whenever
possible, than any other man ; and the
deputized Jake Schmitter
to baptise Mr.. Baker into the fold as
as the water in the pond was
high enough.
We object to Mr.. Bakers baptism
unless Jake will promise to hold him
under for at least ten mtnutes-thirty
would be better-but that would be 4
waste of good time.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15
A Remedy.

W. have, with many others. mill
ions, been watching the manipulation
Of the high cost Of living, and won
dering if there was any limit to the
prices the trusts could put on the
necessities Of life, and looking for
some way out and now we believe
we have found tia silo for humanity.
Each family can have a silo accord
iuksushe size OF the family :; say for a
MswM4ad maid without children
a ToSllsAAg with both ends knock
ed out I; = man and wife, a half barrel,
spd when there are two or three chill
dren, a barrel, and on up to a hogs
head for a good sized family, and that
would probable be large enough, as
there are no more large families be-
ing prodnced-in the old days some
families would have required a 10 ton
silo at least. Now these silos, set on
concrete foundations in the cellar or
s%mokehouse, can be filled with pota-
toes, tomatoes, turnips, cabbage, Gu
cumbers, corn, ETC., as the vegetables
mature, TO which can be added ber-
ries and fruits in season, in fact near
ly everything that grows could be
chucked in and made to help fill up
both silo and humanity. In this way
waste Of allikipds would be eliminate
ed, and mexs. bu,tsr, eggs and the
abomina.ion q sdesolation, breakfast
foods, could be cpt out, and every
body live happy and contented ever
after. Who will be the first to try
thrsexperime 't1e. s.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15
Another Reason.

Did you notide the wonderful high
price OF beef last week. $1,000 per
100 lbs. at Kansas City, SOLO at
St. Louis, SIC. IS at Chicago, pretty
big prices for beef on the hoof.
Now this was just a few car loads of
fancy steers sold to fancy people who
don't care a rap whether their tender
loin steak costs them Ioc per ID, or
SI.oo per ID, but using it as an ex-
cuse another high price was ordered
for the consumer. On the same day
the market in St. Louis was: Butcher
steers 5000 to Ss.ss; native heifers
So. as to $50; native cows $3.50 to
S3.Is; Texas and Oklahoma steers
1900 to $50, and not many at the
higher prices.
The local butchers (not Versailles
of course) who buy old worn out
cows at 3 cents per ID. and sells their
choice cuts ~ at IS to 40 cents per
lb., generally light weight; when
asked why they sell meat so high will
say: "Didn't you see the big price
beef cattle are bring in St. Louis,
Kansas City and Chicago1 The
price is bound to go up" Well, fig
ure it out, we haven't the time or
patience.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15
Advertising Rstes.
Republican Ticket.

For Assessor-HowaYd G. Daugherty
For Treasurer-Orvil New.
For Surveyor-Wm. r. Stephens.
For Constable Moreau township
E. O. Adams.
The above-named paid US for an
nouncements, and all others who de-
sire their names so placed, must pay
the fee--we are too confounded hard
up to donate $5.O 90 or $3.50 to help
secure a good job for the other fellow,
Just for fun, as we have been doing
for 10! these many years.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15

II a Republican wants Office, Cam
den county should be a good place to
move to, as the Democrats had only
n candidate, that for Prosecuting
attorney. 1t may be the Democrats
have left the fence down for the Bull
Moose, and with a change of officers
and an examination Of the books it
will likely be found that Camden
county has been as badly grated and
bodied as Morgan county has been
like Morgan they blow in the tax
money, and nothing to show for it.
Turn the rascels ont"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15
The en- cavs r p ~

The CD says T. R. men turning
to Taft in Texas. OF curse Teddy
was counting on carrying Texas, but
if all his men 60 to Taft, then Taft
will carry Texas, and that will bring
calamity to Roosevelt, cutting his
majority down by just so much.
Watch Texas,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15

Talking about High Cost" what
is the matter with the hundred or
more millions Of which the people
are robbed by the express companies
yearly1 This huge sum must be add
ed to the other burdens borne by
ultimate Consumer.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15

CHURCH DIRkcTosy.
l.. 4. Church. South Preaching every Sunday q
II .. N. and 7:S0 .. m. Sunday school 1t go .. N
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
Rev. W. II. HAsLBR. Pastor.
Presbyterian Church, Preaching every LIST and
srd Sundays At II y. IN. and p. m. during the
summer mohtns. During fall and winter months
t7So .. m.) Prayer meeting Wednesday night.
sunday school at $50 every Sunday morning.
H.F. AsHLL. supt.
Session mssting LIST Tuesday night In each month
st7a0.
2. Oar. Pastor.
Baptism Church-Preschins every "a
day as II .. m. and tao .. m. Business smeoting
Saturday before the eth Sunday st 7:SO p. N. Sun
day schO0l ct $50 .. m. and D. ~. Y. at TOO ,. n
evsy Sunday. Rev, Pastor.
Christian Church-sundsy school every Sunday q
Gao .. N. wsAu wI51Du. Superintendent.
81. Psui's u. z. Church tColorsd)-Prssehing Q
II .. n. and 7ao p. u. lst and Ord Sundays In saeh
oenAh. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening
sunday school at 20 .. m. every Sunday.
Rsv. WILLIAM DIVES. Pastor
Oeaorsd Baptist Church-Prsaching st II .. m. aud
1:so .. N. svssy aud aud eth Sunday In ssch month
D.. Z . P U. svory wednesday evening u 7:So. Sun
day ever Sunday.
Rsv. q. Y. WATTS. Pastor.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15

There was no meeting Of the Pro-
gressives Saturday afternoon, as adj
vertised, owning to the excitement
and i'll failing over the Primary cleo
tion, and busy season. A convention
for county organization will be held
later.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15

We regret the defeat OF our fellow
townsman, A. l.. Ross, for the circuit
judgeship, but his defeat leaves the
Morgan County Republicans free to
help smash that Jefferson City slate in
November.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15
DIRECTORY.

TINES DE- HOLDING couky.
Circuit cour, -3rd Monday In April ana 3pd Mon.
day In August and
frobats court lad Monday In February. May and
November. and 9Th MONDAY In August.
County court- Yirst Aond.y III February. May
August and November.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15

The Colonel has 'stood at Arms-
geddon" twice. He should keep
his record consistent by standing
three times before he stops.-St.
Louis Times.
He will. He'll be there Novem-
Der. 9th.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15

Using your brain to hate people with
10 using q very 6ue piece Of mechanism
on q very trivial Job.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15

Cultivate the gentle art Of listening;
q good listener is often more appreciated
than q good tslker.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15

SOCIETIES
A. A. h.-vsrsailiss Lodge. No. III. regular
esnmsniossion the let and Ord Friday nights each
month. Visiting brethren invtbsd and cordially
welcomed.
H. 4. You've ". N.
O.. ". BInasAcl Secretary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-31

A Mexico Public School orchestra
Was organized at the Mcmillan High
School Wednesday afternoon. The
orchestra win be composed entirely
Of students from the high, central an
south Side schools Prof. Graf. who
has charge of the Mcmillan band will
direct the orchestra. About twenty
five musicians were present at the
first meeting, Wednesday, and there
are quite a number more. who will
DIN in the near future. The organlza-
tiop win have about forty members.
Practice win begin next week
The Girls Physical Culture Assoc
citation at the High School began
practice on the new volley ball court,
Wednesday. The work is under the
charge of a woman instructor. who Is
especially adapted TO all athletics
for girls. About forty girls have
joined the Association and great en-
thusiasm Is being shown in this line
OF work. The boys basketball team
is hard at work and an excellent
team is expected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-31
THE DOCTORS
QUESTION
Much Sickness Due to Bowel Dis
orders.

a doctors first question when
consulted by a patient is, are your
bowels regular" He knows that
rs per cent OF illness is attended
with inactive bowels ana torpid liv
er. and that this condition must be
removed gently and thoroughly be
fore health can be restored.
RexaII Orderlhss are a positive,
pleasant and safe remedy for con
supafion and bowel disorders In gen
eral We are 50 certain OF their
remedial value that We promise to
return the purchasers money IN ev-
cry case when they fail 10 produce
entire satisfaction.
Iiexaii orderlies are eaten ike
candy. they act quietly. and have .
aooshing.. strengthening. healing in
nlenee "a ,he entire intestinal tract
Tbe5 do not purge. grippe. cause nau-
sea. flatulence, excessive ~looseneas.
diArrhoea Or other annoying effect.
They are especially good Cor children.
weak psssons or old folks. Two sizes,
asc aud sec. sold only a our store
fhe Rexail Store. Otis Purdy,
the North side Druggist
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-31

Miss Rilla Powell, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. C. r. Powell, of West Lib
erty street, Friday, had a thorn half
an inch long removed from her left
foot that had been embedded in the
flesh for five years. The thorn was
wen preserved and the point pro-
truding through the flesh on the top
Of her foot attracted her attention.
At she time she stuck the thorn in
her foot a thorough examination was
made, but physicians could not find
the thorn. Miss Powell has always
eontended it was in her foot. She
walked with crutches for a long time
and physicians believed the bone az
fected.
Her many friends will be glad to
learn that her trouble has been de-
tected and join in wishing her a
speedy recovery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-31
REPORTS ON CORN.

"A hass been shipping 70 this mar
act for a period Of close To IS
years. and The prices paid at the Ma
tional stock Yards are surely good
Enough for me- said r. ~ Shan
non, q well-known shipper OF Au-
drain county, NO. who marketed a
load Of heavy steers the early part
OF the week at good prices. Mr.. Shan
0 used TO ship his heavy cattle TO
Chicago, and he seemed TO think
that better prices could be obtained
at that place, but Of late he has
consigned a few loads Of 1300lb.
steers to this place. and now he says
that fhIs is the logical market fol
amy Missouri or Illinois shipper. ant
prices are always Just as good herr
as they are at the Union Stool
Yards. The steers that he markets.
this week were Of the Angus breeI
and they had been fed for about si
months on corn, white clover an
blue grass. Mr. Shannon think
this is an excellent ration and h
uses it extensively.
THE corr is looking pretty fair il
ny locality, and ! think that tn
crop as whole viii average abou
an equai yield TO last year. 1t wa
rather dry during tie early part o
The season, and this killed our chanC
IS to have a banner crop. / thin
that 1t win average about Is to 2
bushels to the acre now. The whea
yield was rather light, and p7st Q
ii was winter killed. Old corn !
mighty scarce. and / have been pa,
ing 75c for all mine that ! have fed.
Mr. Shannon is an old shipper I
this market, he having consigned
here almost continuously since 1881
During that time be has gained som
very good results. and he Is vel
known here as a conservative eattlI
man.-st Louis Live Stock Reporter
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-31
HAIR HEALTH
II you have Scalp or Hair Trouble,
Take Advantage Of this offer.

We could moi afford to so strong
Is endorse RexalI ~ssr Hair Tonic
and continue to sell it as we do, if
fl did not do all We claim it will
Should our enthusiasm carry us
away, and Rexall 'assr Hair Tonic
not give entire satisfaction to the
users. they would lose faith in Us
and our statements, and in conse-
quenee our business prestige would
suffer.
We assure you that II your hair
is beginning to uunaturaIly fall out
Or if you have any scalp trouble, Rex
all -9S" Hair Tonic is without ques
ton the best remedy we know of tC
eradicate dandrnff. stimulate hail
growth and prevent premature bald
ness,
Our faith ia Rexall "s3' HAN
Tonic is so strong that We ask you
to try il on our positive guarantees
that your money viii be ~cheerfully
refunded If it does not do as We
claim. Two sizes. soc and s1.00
Sold only at our storeThe RexaI
Store Otis Purdy, the NORTH
Side Druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-31
NOTICE or SHE UNDER

DEED VI fkUSTs
Whereas. jonn Jay Bennett, a
bachelor. by his certain Deed VI
rust dated the eighteenth day Of Sep
temlel. 1911. aaiy acknowledged and
fceotoel III Recon der office Of the
osass 81 AaGsa!a and State 81 Mis-
souri, III Trust Deed Record Book 81.
at page i44, conveyed to the UNDER
signed Trustee the following de-
scribei real estate, lying and being
situated IN the County Of Audrain and
state Of Missouri, to-wit:
lot Numbered Nine 49, in the
aaua Addition to Mexico, Missouri.
being the same land conveyed to
Elijah Bennett, By Deed recsided In
Book 's~ on page Number III OF
Deed records Of Audrain County, Mis-
souri,
Which said conveyance was made
in trust 70 secure the payment Of a
certain negotiabIo promissory uote.
together with the interest thereon,
and In said Deed Of Trust mliy
described.
AMI whereas. said promissory NOE
50 secured hy said Deed Of Trust is
now past eue and remains unpaid
Now therefore H G Mcclure. the
trustee named in said Deed Of Trust,
at the request Of the legal holder ~
said prcmissort noie viii. Saturday
the Ninth day Of November a. D. 1912
proceed 10 sell the real estate above
described at public vendue to the
highest bidder al East front door Of
the Court House 10 The City Of Mex
leo. Missouri for cash. to pay said
debt and interest and the costs and
expenses OF executing this Trust.
32.5t H. G. Mcclure Trustee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-31
MEXICO BRICK 9
FIRE CLAY PLANT
PAY FAIR WAGES

An investigation recently started hyI
The Ledger. upon heAling complaints
thar wages paid BY Mexico msnufae-
sarcrs and business concerns we're
than anywhere else, already
bears out the contention made BY
this paper that willing laboreEs can
lot only get work here, but are paid
fair wages for their work.
In reply to a request for a state
ment OF the wages paid al the Mex
leo Bssck and Fire Clay Plant. A p.
Green. manager. writes an interesting
letter showing just what be pays for
his labor.
Nr. Green pays from si5e to $500
per day, IL depending upon the kind
81 work and the ability Of the iaborer
to do that worksech wages as that
are as good as car be obtained any
where. and much better than in
some localities,
Upon a careful study OF Mr.. Green
letter. no one could hardly say thai
wages at the Brick Pant ara MOI
right
Mr.. Green's letter follows:
Mexico. No. Oct. 20, 1912.
Col. X. IL. White,
Mexico. Mo.
Dear Colonel.
Replying TO yours Of Oct 22d rel
a.ive to wages paid d employees Th'
: majority OF our men work on piecI
: work or tonnage basis and | cal
: bot do better than TO take the aver
r age earnings for the past few day
cf the miners who load clay by ID
ton. Their wages run as follows;
At
Mexico weekly ledger., 1912-10-31
Proposed by Initiative
Petition
SEVENTH CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.

AboiishinA the present state board ~
equalization and p~rovidina for nppoinf-
mont by the governor. in lieH Of snch
board. Of Q state tax coinmiesion. and pres
aorihind tho number, qualifications, dutics
and a~alarics of the members thereof.
Proposed amendment. ~ Initiative petition. 20
me state Constitution Of Missouri, sabmittlA4 70 the
ieeal voters Of the state tog theif approval or feiccs
ton Al the general election %. be held On The Tues
day nest followiaf the first Monday "a November.
AID, 1912. feeeatina SEXTON u OF Article X OF tho
Consifunion Of the state OF Missouri and enacFinf In
lrn ,hsreoi a new section 10 be known as section
IS, cEcAina q slaic tax commission,
81 II ENACTED ~ fke hes0if offbs Sfstssf Nisaeegff
Section III fhe present state board OF pnuniiSa-
lion shall be abolished on Jnnuafy 5ist. 1913. and 10
iia stead a state fax commission ofthfec members u
hereby created, 90 be appointed BY the governor.
Who shall ia the bcfinninf appoiat nuc member Tor
Two years, oac memhcr for three years and one
member Tor tour year, and Oh subeequept regular
appointments shall be for terms o. tour. yeate and
until their successors arc appointed and qualified.
The terms oil those appointed shall begin February
Isl. 1919. and tho salary shah not be less than
l6O0O per year each. No member shall ~ the
same time hold any Other state. federal OF govern
mental position or Office. elective or appoinflvc. 1t
shall be the duty OF said commission to sec that the
laws concerning the assessment OF property and
the levy and collection Of taxes arc faithfully en-
forced; to adjust and eaualize the valuation OF prop.
crty amona the several counties and the city OF
st. LOUIS; and TO perform such other duties as may
be prescribed by law.
1he fenefal assembly shall provide the LEGISLATION
necessary TO secure full and effective compliance
with the purpose and inlenf Of this amendment
Nothinl 10 this smendmenf shall be construed to
limit the initiative nnd referendum powers reserved
BY the people.