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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16
MRS CECIL BAS-
KETT ESCAPES
FROM DROWNING

Three lives were saved by mar
GIN Of seconds. when Mrs. Cecil M.
Basket and her II year old daughter,
formerly of Mexico, Mo, both una
BILE to swim, together with Miss
Frieda Nahm, a music teacher, who
had gone to the aid of her friend,
were rescued by boatmen from
drowning in the Meramec River near
Meramec Highlands, st. Louis, Mon
day evening.
Mrs. Basket had floated on eva
ter wings" into deep water. while her
husband and his father. James New
ton Basket, scientist and author of
74S5 Flora Blvd, Maplewood, were
on float in the river, more than
100 yards away.
Meanwhile Mrs. Baskets strug-
giles had forced most of the air from
the wings" and she was sinking low
er and lower into the ater.
Rapid swimming to Mrs. Baskets
aid had almost exhausted Miss
Nshm. but she was able to support
Mrs. Basket with one hand and
keep both herself and Mrs. Basket
afloat for short time.
Mrs. Baskets two children, Cath
crime, II years old, and Kirtley, s
were in the water near their father,
and when spectators on shore began
shouting for someone to save her
mother, the little girl ran out toward
her and in a moment was founder
ing herself in the deep current.
Basket in the interim had loosen
ed a boat and was rowing toward
his wife and Miss Nahm, when Thee
dore Kuster of Kirkwood, in another
boat nearer the women, drove his
craft toward them and seized their
hands just as they were sinking.
The many friends of the Baskets,
this city, join the Ledger in con-
graduating them upon their es-
cape and trusting they will suffer nc
seious results from their expert
ence.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16
ALLEGED DUAL LIFE
REVEALED BY DEATH.

According to the Moberly papers.
Dudley d. Langton. who was killed
there by an automobile last Friday
night was leading a double life. His
wife, who lived with him-Mrs. Vic
let Reese Langton-had hardly start
cd to Frankford, Ind, with the
body when Mrs. Maude Higginz-Lang
ton, Des Moines,Ta., appeared on th'
scene.
Mrs. Maude Higgins Langtor
claims she is the only legal wife.
She says that Langton's intimacy
with Mrs Reese caused her (Mrs
Reese's) husband to get a divorce
from her. She says Langton neve
married Mrs. Reese.
He was living in Mo
Berly with this wife No. for sons
time, however. and they have tw'
children. According to wife No. |
Langton also has three children b.
another wife whom he divorced sev
eral years ago. Langton is said
TO have left considerable property be
side $4,000 life insurance. Mrs. LAM
/ ton, of Des Moines, has secured al
torneys to look after her intel
ests.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16
III. III ann III Vrara
Ann Uhig aIierk...
80 YEARS AGO.

The Rev. w. w. Trlmble Of Con
cod died.
George Hablutzel OF Mexico was
married to Miss Hannah Mccarthy
of Pike county.
At the 4th OF July celebration OF
Centralia John Finks and D. D, Con
ger we're killed while firing a can
nom
The station restaurant Of M
w. scheffteI burned causing a loss
Of about $1,000.
DR.. Moore, d II Athey of Farber
Booker Bishop of vandalia and Gram
Athey of New Harmony composed
the Audrain team which won the tug
of.war contest at vandalla.
w. H. Miller, proprietor Of th'
Mexico Transfer Co., bought tw'
new busses.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16

The engagement Of Miss Selma
Barth of this city, to Alfred Ideb-
man off Youngstown !, was an
nounced.
The two and half years old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John JEFF
fries was killed by a passenger
train east Of Mexico.
Mrs. C. f. Clark, So years old. died
at her home in this city.
Alton Brooks Parker OF New
York was nominated for President on
the Democratic ticket.
The Republican County Nominat
| ing Committee met in this city.
Mrs. Mary Ann Reed, formerly of
Mexico. died In ST. Louis.
Mrs. ] Duncan, formerly Of this
city. died at Marshall,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16
CAMP OPENS At
MUNDYS WE'D.

Camp opened at Mundys Cabin,
just north of Molino, Wednesday af-
ternoon. The young hosts had
arranged the camp before and had ey
erything was in shape when the
young ladies' arrived. Among numer-
Gus other things they took piano
with them and all the latest steps OF
the tango ct al will be tried by the
light of the moon. Life in the
open will be enjoyed for about ten
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norton Nelson are
cLaperoning the young people. Nor
ton has been in training for some
time and declares he feels suffic-
iently able to maintain order in a
safe and sane manner.
On the camp are Misses Margaret
and Julia Cave, Lena and Mildred
Johnson, Kathryn Graham, Sarah Con
Ion. Hannibal. Kathryn Jester, Mar
shall; Kittie Hunt; Shelbyville.; Ads
line Miles, Shelbina; Messrs James
Bledsoe. Jake Buclner, Frank Cauh
crn, Cave Johnson, John Barclay. He
bert Plunkett, Tom Mexican, Turn
or Williams and Dick Irwin, For
Wayne, Ind.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16
GOOD ROAD DAYS.

GOV. MAJOR has designated Au-
sust 18th and 18th as good road
sys in Missouri. Why not take
bose two days in Audrain TO dras
be entire North State Highway
kcross the country. This is the
Dad the tourists travel and means
kreater advertisement for Mexico
Ind Audrain than any other road
EFe have. As a business proposition
BE highway is also good one,only
bne day last week tourist LEFT ov
b 500 here with various merchalts
Audrain did lots Of good work en-
Rhe road days last year. Let US dc
nore this August and start PLANNING
Ho-day But let US also wos's the
her roads overlooking none o. The
highways.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16
Will SONS JUDGMENT
is UPHELD IN AuDRAlN'
(st. Louis RepubIic)

(St. Louis Republic)
Mexico, Mo-, July 10.
Farmers of Audrain. one of the heav
IL, Democratic counties of the state,
are satisfied with the Presidents
appointments on the Federal Re-
serve Board and rely with absolute
confidence on the Chief Executives
Judgment.
Among the prominent Democrats Of
the county who expressed them
selves on the subject was Judge 8,
c. Groves, former member of the
county court. He said the President
proceeded to no action without
due and careful deliberatlon and that
be believed he always had in mind
the best interests of the country.
]. B. Woolery, former Sheriff oil
the county and widely known In
Democratic circles, expressed a sim
liar opinion, as did Thomas Hamilton
representative farmer.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16
NEW STORE TO
OPEN AUG. 10Th

The Mexico store of the Graham
Latimer Co., Of ottumwa. Iowa, will
open in the new Greer building about
August 10th. The opening has been
delayed some time because of the
late shipment of the fixtures,
The store is being furnished now, and
will be ready for the stock in a
short time.
l.. A. Beech. of Ottumwa, will
have charge of the store in this
city. This Is the thirty third
store Of The Graham-Latamcr Co,
who have stores in all parts OF
Iowa and in Northwest Missouri
The Mexico branch will handle dry
goods and varieties.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16

THE suggestion that the Boule-
yard be oiled before Fair Week has
again made Its annual appearance
olling this highway is not only The
most practical, but the least expen-
siye. in the long run. This and the
running Of shuttle trains to the Fair
with a nominal charge per passenger
will increase the attendance and vii
make the show a greater success
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16
PURE FOOD SHOW
IN THIS CITY
JULY "a AND Is

A pure food show. cooking school,
and household arts exhibit will be
held In Mexico Friday and Saturday,
July Gath and 2sth under the aus
pices of The Missouri State Board
Of Agricultuer, the Missouri Food 6
Drug department. the Audrain eoun-
ty farm bureau and the afternoon
newspapers Of Mexico,
All merchants and food manufacture
ers in Mexico whose places OF busi>
ness were favorably reported upon by
the state food and drug commission
er will be invited to cooperate in
the exhibition. In addition to the
local merchants exhibits, there
will be exhibitions and demonstra-
tions by several national manufactur-
ers whose products are sold here.
The food show and cooking school
and household arts exhibit will be Of
a popular nature. The
demonstrations win be in charge Of
Miss Bah Bell. home economics lect-
urer for the state board of agricul--
ture, and her assistants. The exhibi.
tion win consist OF demonstrations
In home canning In which newly
invented steam canner will be used
that will can green peas. string
beans, corn. apples, tomatoes, and
fruits of all kinds in from ten to six
( ty minutes.
In addition to this demonstration
there will be demonstrations in the
use of fireless cookers, in which
cakes will be baked, roasts baked
and all kinds OF foods prepared. A
demonstration in the proper use of
refrigerators will be given. The best
methods Of conserving the ice, pre-
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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16

EVERY motor car thar taxes ir!r
from this city to a neighboring town
should not start until a quantity Of
Mexico Fair Advertising matter hat
been secured for distribution OF
lhe ride, This Is one way of maxim
'le Fair a success and advertising
your city at no expense and with
LlIltIe trouble.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16

Mrs. John u. Kerr, wife Of the Rev
]. e. Kerr, died Tuesday night al
her home in Perry. The
funeral will be from the home on
Thursday morning at IL o'clock, II
has been only a week since Mr.. and
Mrs. Kerr lost their IA year old son
Four children and the father sur
vive. Mrs. Kerr was a beautiful
Christian character and beloved by
all who knew her. The Ledger join'
friends in extending sympathy t.
the bereayed.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16
r1rn oloainr Of the stremet

THE closing of the stremet u
front of the Military Academy Is
erta,ly il he regret.,, 4 fortunate
NE resent Citv Coz. Gil has
been forced to attempt the correc
ton Of an error made years ago pS
tho same body. The Ledger hcpei
at M distant date tie solution 0
this question can be settled sattsfac
torily 10 both the City and Mr. Gala
hon
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16

MEXICO should have Retail
Dealers Association, The first meet.
ing should be get-togeiher enc. All
f'tferences ought to be
Pdidsted and the new organization
Rsunched upon an even keel under a
sunshney sky with the best wishes
/ : everyone.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16
20 YEARS AGO.

Mrs. John Woodson, who lived
south of Farber, died from an over
dose of morphine accidentally TAX
en-.
Joseph Stewart, 80 wears old, died
at his home near Molino.
DIR. j. H. Evy and Miss Lulu Fitz
patrick, both Of this city, were mar
ried.
Reuben S. Wilson, 76 years old
died at his home southwest O
Mexico.
The funeral of John ]. Gill wa
held in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16

MIR. and Mrs. ]. + Carpenter Of
Greene, Ak, will arrive the latter
part of this week for a visit with
Mrs. Carpenters mother, Mrs Belle
Moore of South jefferson Street.
Mrs Carpenter will be rememberedas
Miss Carrie Moore,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16
GRAND AVE. WILL REMAIN
cLosED-suIT DISMISSED.

On motion of Mr.. Hanly, at the
City Council meeting, Monday even
ing, City Attorney David H. Robert
son was ordered to dismiss the
suit against John Callahan to open
Grand avenue and pay the costs,
which amount to $14O. This means
that Grand avenue will remain clos
ed until new proceedings for its op-
ening are instituted.
Mr.. Johnson moved City Engineer
E. F. Ketter report at next meet
ing the probable cost of sewer
tax on each piece of property in
Mexico for the purpose Of erecting
septic tanks would amount to. Under
new law, a city of the third
class may issue tax bills against
property instead of voting bonds for
public improvements and the Coun
Gil desires to investigate this prop
osion to see IL 1t will be cheaper
than issuing bonds. Street paving
In Mexico has always been done by
issuing tax bills against properly
on the street paved.
Ordinances introduced by Mr.. Frat
providing that contracts be let 10
,alks along the following properties
were given first and second read
ings. T. f. Roden and Mrs. Mary
Norris, South Washington street
Mrs NJ. L Jordan and Pat Kearrs
West Liberty street; Gus stenmSa
lark a,4ttc. An ordina1'e to 70
onstruct the Iaving IN the Fing
Y, ey was Pos sed.
A, the Lvitation of q. r. IocEe
+ e Council visited the ofii.c hf Z
Mexico Power Co. and inspected tn
different kinds of lights on displa.
he sort at light for the business Sc
TIC, proi arly will be deci4 d
the next meeting OF the Council
Mr.. Atkinson in the financial stat
ment gave the balances in the var
Gus departmets on July 9TH as 70
Gus funds on July 7th as 70
lows: general, s1613.7O; sewer, $3.50
library, 10000; cemetery, SS.2
| Mr. Lewis reported bills to IL
4 amount of s9SOO, which were above
supt. Williams, of Elmwood Gem
H terry, reported 10 white burials al
Il / negro for the month ending Ju
] Judge w. w. Fry appeared befo
the Council and asked walks be
dered along property on South Was
y ington continuing south fro
where walks are now constructed
: This matter was referred to t
Councilmen of the Third Ward.
A petition from e. D. Graham o
the Coatsworth Lumber Co. to
cate the alley between Jeffer
son and Coal streets was referred
,f to the street and alley committee
IN Mr.. Pratt's resolution to reco
struct the walk along the proper
of Gus Steinman on West Promena
'S street carried.
S. The ordinance providing for the
;e levy for 1914 was read first and 6
m ond times. The amount of the K
:. has not been inserted yet.
All members of the Council
: cep Messrs Wood and Ragsdale we
e. present and Mayor Dry presided.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16
|. COUNTY COURT
RllIs were allowed as FOLLOWS

Bills were allowed as follows:
David Fanser, bridge lumber $12.iS
w II Canada, supply Co Farm 1850
George Morgan. bridge supply s.S7
J. w. Barnett, circuit court 116.40
f S Mckinney, road and bridge
fund 54.18
y. C. King. supply Co Farm 600
r G Paul supply iail S.75
e w Durvant, treas. county pa
tents asylum S,OO7 ,S5
Southwestern Tel. and Tel. Co.
supply Court House 500
Southwestern Tel. and Tel. Co,
supply county farm 500
Southwestern Tel. and Tel. Co.,
supply pros atty $50
Geo Ktlnkel and Bro, supply
county farm 1895
NJ. B. Guthrie, same, l.50
Geo H Kunkel and Bro, same 41.0S
Mexico Ledger, supply cir elk 4.5O
Daniel and Cass, repair county
farm l.zo
Mexico Power Co., supply jail 4'55
/ Mexico Power Co., supply court
house ais
Mexico Power Co., supply jail 30
Wm F Atkinson supply county
county farm 1885
VIM F Atkinson, supply coounty
farm 4'tt
IL. w Roberts, supply Jail 6Oe
Lacrosse Lbr Co., supply Co.
Farm E'ot
w M Tbompson same A
III n II cantborn. same. 1906
Geo. d. Barnard and Co, supply
county clerk 53.1l
r L Heller, bridge lumber 69.4
Geo. D Barnard & Co., supply
recorder 2S.f
Arctic Ice and Storage Co,
: supply court house lo'4
'E M Crooks, supply road dis
trict ~
N r Rodes, examining insane 20
r w Berrey. same, 20
R. G Strobe, Bd Of Hlth, l2.5
l. G Haney, bridge work 4ro
. ] A Morgan, same Ss.4
Llewellyn and Sons, supply jan o.
9 Mo. School for Deaf, INDECENT
pupils 4i'O
. J f Llewellyn and Sons, supply
= Court House 4's
w Roberts, paper coffin o.'
II F A Morris, county farm =
John II. Thole, supply Justice
peace ~
w w Fry, bridge lumber of''
y ] D Miller, supply
court house ~
John H. Wayne, supply justice
peace -
: McPheeters Bros, pauper
coffins ~
| w w Mundy, bridge lumber TO-
|L A. Thomas, conducting in
sane to asylum ~
Otis Purdy, supply Co. Farm IL
liz II Harrison, supply jail 2
J. t. Cauthorn, auto for
county court l.
A warrant was ordered drawn
Il -
William Daniel, treaso Vandalia 3
Road district, for $12SS.7S, amount
full of 1918 Special Road q
Bridge Tax due said district.
A warrant for $1S5.92 was ord
ed drawn to G p Arnold. treas. Nj
leo Special Road district. amount
delinquent Special Road and Brids
y tax collected during March, Apr
x and May for said district.
The annual settlement OF II.
Graffford, county treasurer. was
proved. The total expenditures
Audrain schools during school "
VI Of t9ts.14 aggregated $5S,5O7.SO; :
!, tai receipts, 75.ObO.as; balance. 81
~ 54S .03.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16
A SURPRISE DINNER.

A large crowd gathered at the
home of R. E. Weaver Sunday July
II, in honor of Mr.. Weayer's 46th
birthday. They all came with well
filled baskets and a most enjoyable
day was spent. There were forty-six
present. All departed at a late
hour, wishing Mr.. Weaver many more
such happy birthdays.
A GUEST.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16

]. A. Guthrie is in st. Louis at
tending the meetig of the Missouri
Baptist State Board. of which he
is treasurer. According to the
eports to the Board Missouri Baptists
gained 1900 accessions to the
church during the last quarter.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16

THE Democrats of Wood county
w, virginia, at their county conyen'
tion. endorsed woman suffrage. Po-
lftical parties are awakening to the
desirabilty of votes for women.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16
BENJAMIN HEADS ELks.

Raymond Benjamin of Napa, Cali,
was elected Grand Exalted Ruler Of
the Benevolent ana Protective Or
der of Elks, Tuesday, by acclama-
ton. Los Angeles was selected as
the convention city for the 1915
meeting.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16

The man who finances musical
comedy company may consider him
self philanthropist, but nobody
else does.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16
THIS HOT WEATHER

is the kind OF weather 1t takes to
appreciate an IXL OIL Cook Stove
Keep the home cool, and the cook
in good humor. d2wl
L. Roy Ferris.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16

ABOUT the only way to prevent
Oallfornia volcano from erupting
'nese days would be to rechristen
Mount Lind.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16

SOMETIMES political enemies burr
the hatchet but fail TO bury the
muekrake.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16

THE old public be-damned policy Of
ols industries has given way to the
new publc-be- press agented idea.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16

ITALY couldn't do much better in
me rloting line II they had struck
coal within her dominions.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16

THIS has undoubtedly been an ex
citing season for the dove of peace.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16

1T looks bad for villa. He has hirec
a lawyer.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16

THE doom Of the slim woman Is al
nonnced; thank goodness, every
Girl has her day.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16

THE Ninth Congressional District
Of which Audrain is a part, has .
vacancy at West Point.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16

IN Kansas the harvest is white.
but a good many laborers are show
ing yellow streak.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16
ELECTRIC ROAD PAPERS
SIGNED SOLICITORS
WILL GALL FOR FUNDS

The board of directors Of the Mexico Commercial Club
met Tuesday afternoon and accepted the signed proposition
of the Mexico Investment and Construction Co extend the
electric line. Soliciting committees will call the people at
once for the purpose of raising the $4,000 needed.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16

4 H. p. Nelson Of Columbia was in
tbs city Monday, rft
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16

A. j. Randolph was over from 20
lumbia Monday afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16
rur COOK WARTS

the Kitchen to be as cool as the rest
Of the house. The IXL OH stove
Will do it It has the short burner.
L. Roy Ferris.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16
Speaking Dates Of
County Candidates
Benton City. JULY 18th.

Benton City, July 18th.
Martlnsburg, July 18th.
Black. July nth.
Grow, July goth.
vsndalla, July 2tst-
Farber, July 22nd.
Laddonia. July 2srd.
Rush Hill, July gath.
Edwards. July 27th.
Mexico. July 2Sth.
All meetings will be a. D.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16

GARDEN SEEDS.
We have few garden seeds at
the Ledger for free disposition. First
come, first served. dvtt
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16

am now in the employ of J. 9.
King. where would like to meet all
my friends soon and often.
dwt Chas. S. Campbell.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-07-16
PRIZES FOR
FARMER WOMEN

"a an n U O u Q D
M The Ledger offers $5 in gold y
n 1st prize; Daily Ledger | year, =
n End prize; Daily Ledger six y
m mo-, third prize; Weekly Led 3
n ger year fourth prize to the B
n Audrain County Farm Women y
n who sell the most butter, eggs, 3
n chickens, ducks. turkeys or y
N geese from Jan. l, IA, to Jan. !,
m rs, not counting eggs sold for 3
n setting purposes. Any resident =
m woman Of the County is eligl- b
n Bile. 3
n All entries must be accom- =
n panied by full lists of sales 8
q filed at Ledger office not lat y
n er than 6 p. m, Jan 10. '1b 3
n The decision will be announc- b
N ed within week. Make your !
n report as follows: :
n No. doz. eggs brought $.... :
n No lbs butter brought :
4 No chickens brought =
! n No turkeys brought !
q No ducks brought :
!, Il No geese brought -. :
W r. M. White & Son,
Proprietors Ledger. :
nj Mexico, Mo. ]
In n n n a n n n n
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-03-27
GREEN BRANCHES AS FODDER
In the Middle Ages Hay Was Compar-
atively Unknown, at Least In
England.

Hay seems to have been little known
in the middle ages. Stock was win.
tered mostly on straw and leaves Tus-
ser, who wrote in the reign Of Queen
Elizabeth, gives much advice to the
farmer as to the cutting and storing
of green branches, which might serve
as fodder, when pasture failed. He
is particular as to the desirability Of
saving the beech cuttings for the
mich cows; whereas for sheep any.
thing would do. A miserable depend.
ence, it would appear to us now, but
then it seems to have been looked on,
If not as a matter of course, at least
a thing practised by the more fore.
handed and capable. There must have
been some natural meadows in Eng.
land, even then, but perhaps all their
produce was saved for the horses Of
kings. AS far as can recollect, there
is no mention of hay in Shakespeare,
if we except Bottoms remark: Good
hay, sweet hay, hath no fellow" and
even that suggests its rarity. BY
Millions time, hundred years later,
THE mower whets his scythe," And
the tanned haycock in the mead" were
familiar country objects.-From a
Farmers Note Book" by c. e. D.
Phelps.