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Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05
StockNotes
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(By J. C. whitten)
In order to handle the apple crop,
the grower should be provided with
picking ladders, picking baskets, a
grading table, a barrel press and bar
rels for the apples.
Apples should be picked with the
stem intact and handled carefully to
avoid bruising. Bruised apples do
not keep well.
1t is customary to make two grades
Of apples for barreling
No. l or Association Brand should
be of the following standard: Apples
well formed, sound and smooth; free
from all diseases. insect injury and
bruises Of all kinds. Jonathan, Gano,
Missouri Pippin and winesap must be
at least t~wo-thirds covered with good
color; Ben Davis 40 per cent color;
York must have a good blush at
least. Size: Jonathan, Gano, York
and Ben Davis, two and one-half inch
es diameter; Missouri Pippin, Wine
sap and Grimes, two and one-fourth
inches.
No. 2 or Commercial Brand con-
sists of apples all sound and with un-
broken skin; may show slight limb
rub, spray burn or be slightly off
shape; Jonathan, Gano, Missouri Pip
pin and Winesap must be one-fourth
red; Ben Davis must be one-fifth col
ored or streaked; York may show on
ly a trace of blush. Size: Not less
than two and one-fourth inches for
all varieties. Slight traces of scab
and insect injury in blossom end adj
MISSILE if fruit is otherwise good.
Each Darrell should be faced by
placing a layer of uniform apples,
typical of those to be used in filling
the Darrell, stems toward the head,
in the bottom of the barrel. This lay
er should fit close but not too tight.
The barrel should then be filled to
within about one inch of the chime.
The filling should then be finished by
placing a layer of apples so they will
extend about one inch above the
slaves. The head should then be put
in place, pressed down so it will fit
the chime, hoops frightened and the
head nailed. In filling the barrel it
should be rocked and shaken from
time to time so the fruit will not work
loose after barreling.
Apples should be handled in the
shade so far as possible before and
after barreling and shipped or got
ten into storage promptly to keep
cool.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05

drawing his $1.6S per day, and the
man working beneath the surface of
the earth should stand together, and
it is your loyalty TO the business
firms of this town that has contrib
uted more to the prosperity Of the
merchant and the building up of our
city, than anything else. By loyalty
to the merchants, you have built up
strong business firms, a bigger and
better town, and increased the value
of your lands. You have not sent
your money away from home, as so
many localities have done, but you
have spent it with the home merch-
ants and in an indirect way, many
dollars have come back to you, and
on the other hand, when you send
your money away to purchase the
necessities of life, your money is
gone, and gone forever, and although
business is a little quiet end money
a little scarce, still these business
men were ready and willing to con-
tribute to the Ground Up" fund, in
order that they might show their APP
probation of your patronage in the
past and become better acquainted
with you and make dealings in the
future Tor pleasant, AMI friends,
in behalf of the merchants, / extend
to you an invitation to drop in their
places of business and get acquaint-
ed. If you are thinking of making
some purchases this fall, talk the
matter over with them. They will ap-
p~reciate your visit and will be glad
TO give you any information asked
for, which will probably mean dol
lars and cents to you.
And now, in behalf of the CONNER
cial Club Of Mexico, the criginators
of the "Round Up" and in behalf Of
he citizens in general, |. as Mayor of
the city, extend TO you a most hearty
welcome. The gates of the city are
open wide. Come and go as you
please, and when this week has
reached its closet trust you win have
been SO f~avorably impressed with
Mexico and her people, that it will
be impossible for you to remain away
and that we will have the pleasure of
meeting your smiling faces on our
streets weekly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05

to 80 per cent over last year. The
plant will be finished December l.
The extent of the work done by the
College of Agriculture in eradicat-
ing the disease is shown by the fact
that 20S,619 doses Of serum repre-
senting almost as many hogs treated
were sent out by the college during
the year. Between IS and 80 per cent
Of those treated were saved, which
alone is a saving to the stAte Of Mis-
souri, of almost one and q half mil
lion dollars.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05

o'clock we reached the Dye scnool
house. We found nearly all the pu-
pills there, the teacher, two mem
bers of the board, and a fine display
of school work and agricultural pro-
ducts.
Friday, Mr. Rusk had to remain in
the office but / was able to visit Far
Der where l found a very interesting
collection made by Mr.. Morris and
the pupils in the Agriculture class,
He will have it here on display.
l spent the afternoon with Mr.. Shat
tuck and his full-sized school. He
has 81 at Prairie Mound. They had
collections of weeds, garden seeds,
vegetables, corn, drawings of fruit,
vegetables and cooking utensils, COM
positions, specimens of penmanship,
fancy work. Prizes were given on
each collection, first, second and
third, and the ribbons were the
prizes. Then the boy and the girl who
got the most prizes were named as
the sMmM's representatives to the
Round The contest was closed
-twoV white girls getting six
ribbonl d two boys, John Mil
Ter, anh another getting four each.
The pupils also have constructed a
model farm. They too will have an ex-
hibit here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05
RAILROAD SERVICE is
NOT PRACTICAL HERE

J. E. Fish, Travelling Passenger anC
Freight Agent of the Alton Railroad
was present at the Commercial Club
luncheon, Friday, and stated that the
placing in service of a late afternoon
train east would be a losing PROPOSE
ton for the road and asked that the
Club wait until money matters had
been improved before they make any
further effort along that line. W. R.
Jackson, chairman Of the Clubs Rail-
road committee, made a statement
concerning the desires of the Club,
and what he had accomplished along
this line.
Col. e. Y. Burton, of the Missouri
Military Academy, made a short adj
dress inviting the people to visit the
school and see what they were accom-
plishing, He stated they had been
pouring the concrete of the swimming
pool since early Thursday morning,
the workmen going on duty in shifts
as the 5000 yards had to be poured
all at n time. Col. Burton stated
many of the out-of-town patrons of
the school, had visited it lately and
were delighted with what
eomplished in every depai
In his talk Mr.. Fish told o.
Alton had done for Mexico ara Slaueu
that if the road had a pet" town IL
certainly was Mexico. He spoke Of
his efforts TO secure the Petersburg
brick for Hardin College, the donation
Of $3.50 for the new road between
C%entralia in Thompson, special rates
and train service for Fair and Round
Up Week besides other things, among
them $500 bills advertising next
weeks features distributed over the
The following were present: E. R.
chairman; Sam Byrns, R. E.
Race, Mitchell White, VIM. Pollock,
J. W. Million, G. A. Barnes, W. R.
Jackson, j. w. 0rear, Chillicothe,
Tex, f. Y. Burton, Turner Williams,
.. P. Malone, W L. Fowles, F. w.
Pitcher.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05

The State of Missouri to the above
unknown named defendants, Greet
ing:
Nov on this October 10, 1914,
comes the plaintiff by his Attorney
and files with the Clerk Of the Au-
drain County Circuit Court, in vaca-
ton, his petition and affidavit
wherein among other things plaintiff
alleges that he is the owner In fee
simple and In possession Of the fol-
lowing tract Of land located in Au-
drain County, Missouri, to-wit:
The Northwest fourth Of the
Southwest quarter Of Section 81
Township 30, Range Q, West.
Plaintiff states that the title tc
the above described real estate EN-
anated from the United States gov.
eminent prior to the 18th day %
June, ts45, and that the title to sale
real estate has vested in him ant
those under whom he claims by limi'
tation under the provisions Of Sec
ton 1884 to Chapter 81, of the Re
vised Statutes Of Missouri, 1909.
Plaintiff further states that one
Mary Campbell appears TO have hat
claim or title of record to the North
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05

Last winter when my little boy had
Group I got him a bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. / honestly be-
lieve it saved his life" writes Mrs. ],
B. Cook, Indiana, Pal cut the phlegm
and relieved his coughing spells. |
am most grateful for what this rene
dy has done for him." For sale by
all dealers. adv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05

N'iiNBS "VHhS - ~~..N--.
October 26th and continuing for :
week, the College of Agriculture viii
conduct a series of meetings through.
out Cass County to form such clubs
In addition TO the help in organiza.
ton the college will keep a special.
list in the county as long as any trac-
es Of the disease exists.
This system of fighting hog chol-
era was started by the College Of Ag-
riculture last fall with the successful
organization of johnson County. The
Faculty hopes the farmers Of all the
counties in Missouri will cooperate
with them for it is only with the
help Of the farmers that the disease
a be driven out.
The College Of Agriculture is build
ing what will probably be the finest
plant for the manufacture If hog chol
era serum in the United States. This
plant became necessary because Of
increased demand for serum from
the farmers Of the state amounting
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05
MASONS GREETED
BY LARGE CROWD

A large number of Mexico Masons
attended the laying ofthe cornerstone
Of the handsome new Christian
Church in Rush Hill, Monday morn
ing at 10 O'Clock. Grandmaster 7. W.
Cotton. of the Masonic Lodge of Mis-
souri,, assisted by Masons in
Audrain County, officiated. The
ceremony was held under the aus
pices Of Mexico Lodge, No. 544 A. F.
& A. NJ. of which Mitchell White is
Master. After the ceremony the
good women of the church's Aid So
ciety served a delicious dinner. one
of the kind Audrain county is fam
Gus for.
The following took part IN the GER
emory: The Rev Leonard. pastor of
the church, and the Rev B G Reavis,
both of whom made splendid talks.
Grandmaster Cotton and Deputy
Grandmaster S. P. Cunningham who
delivered short addresses. The offic-
ers of the Grand Lodge were as fol-
lows:
Grand Master-T. W. Cotton.
Deputy Grand Masters. P. Cum
bingham.
Senior Wsrden-Henry Bartels.
Junior Warden--L. N. White.
Secretary and Treasurer. w.
Burlington.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05
By j. C. Written.

The successful home storage of APP
pies in a changeable climate, such
as that Of Missouri, becomes a seri-
GUS problem because Of the loss from
rotting. There are certain factors,
however, under the control of the
grower which influence greatly the
keeping qualities Of apples.
Apples for winter use are usually
stored in an underground cellar or in
an outdoor pit. If a cellar is used 1t
must be well ventilated but kept
above freezing. In the fall it is best
to open the ventilators at right and
close them during the warmer days.
Trap all water drains to prevent the
loss of cold air. If the outdoor pit is
used, heap up the apples on the sur
face of the ground on a w~all-drained
spot and cover with straw. As cold
weather approaches, put a thin lay
er of earth over the straw. Later,
thicken the covering Of earEa so as to
prevent freezing.
For best keeping qualities apples
should be picked as fPn as they are
well colored AMI be41 they are over
ripe. However, ifQpiked too green
they will shrivel, VIVA if allowed to
become too ripe they will become dry
and mealy. Avoid all bruises in
picking and store only those fruits
which are free from disease and in
sect injuries.
Tight packages should not be used
in the underground cellar. Best re-
suits are often obtained by the use of
open bins. Ventilated boxes are al
so quite satisfactory. Whatever pack
age is used, however, good ventila-
ton is imperative.
Varieties differ greatly in their
keeping qualities. The Ingram, York,
Winesap, Gano and Ben Davis are
among the longest keepers while
Jonathan and Grimes have only a
comparatively short season.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05
Craham-Blote Wedding.

Joseph Graham Of southeast Aud
rain and Miss Annie Blote Of near Mid
dletown we're married at the Court
House, Saturday afternoon, by the
Rev. J. D. Greer They are excellent
young people and the Ledger joins in
extending best wishes to them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05
The Weekly Ledger
Entered mt tho p. o. Mexico, No,
and admitted as End class matter.
BUY-A-BALE-0F-
COTTON MOVEMENT.

COTTON MOVEMENT.
1T is wonderful how this move
ment has spread like wild fire over
the entire country. We produce about
S9OO,0O0,000 worth of cotton per
year. About six hundred millions
$500, 000, 000) of this cotton is sold
abroad. Europe is so busy with the
killing business that all the factories
are now closed. So there is no market
for this huge crop, consequently the
Southern cotton planters are suffer
ing from financial calamity Just as
bad as u European friends. Some
one in Georgia suggested a Buy-a-
Bale movement, which Travelled from
ocean to ocean and the Lakes to the
Guf. Shoe dealers in every large city
are pledging themselves to buy a
pound o. cotton for every pair shoes
sold from Oct LIST to Nov. LIST. Cloth
iers and grocerymen are giving a per-
eeutage Of sales to invest in cotton at
ten cents per pound. 1t is remarkable
how this movement has helped up the
price Of cotton and benefited our un-
fortunate Southern brethren. 1t is a
patriotic duty to help the cotton plant
ers. The balance" of foreign trade
is in favor of this country by three
hundred millions per year. Suppose
we did not export six hundred mil
lions Of cotton per year, the 'balance"
Of the trade would be against this
country by about three hundred mil
lions per year. That would mean hard
times all the time. Yes, the cotton
crop insures prosperity, and we ought
to stand by our Southern brother, and
everyone who can should buy a bale
and hold 1t for n year. and he will
lose nothing, as the war win then be
over and cotton prices will be much
owe ten cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05
Weather Forecast for November 1914

Weather Forecast for November 1914.
AS there are two changes in the
fore part Of November which will be
governed by the direction the wind is
on dates Of changes Of moon. Thus, be-
tween End of November and 10th, if
wind. Between gath of November
weather; and if wind is southwest,
rains. Between 10th and 18th will be
ruled as End to 10th. Between 18th and
oath frequent showers, with cold, high
wond. Between oath of November
and End Of December, winds, rainy and
stormy. The temperature for the
month will range above normal. The
precipitation will be generally below
normal.
S. October yet: Between oath and
Nov. End, fair and frosty.
DR.. D. J. Kanaly,
East Lake Observatory.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05

plaintiff aud that there ' ara y
VINO are interested, or claim i ny
terested in the subject matt..
petition as heirs, consort'
donees, alienees and immsS,s.
ne, remote, voluntary and i...
ry grantees Of Thomas !. E.1
son, who is now deceased q, 'a
ing by, through Of undo, AZ
Thomas E. Thomra7n or ri, I
devlsees, %consorts, donees ~
and grantees whose name, h
insert herein because tbsv =.
known to the plaintiff. That a, i
terest of said unknown perso,. , i
helrs, consorts, devisees, dors., \
lenees and grantees Of Tbom,'
Thompson. That the said TS.-,, X
Thompson in the year lS5 M !
interest in the above descrbd \
and afterwards died but tbe ~
DO not show any conveyance br
and that the plaintiff csppa II
definitely describe the iDts,sr
said unknown persons or n0,s
initely set forth how said irt,,.,l
are derived, and that the said MI
and how the same is derived /
forth herein as far as the plsirs1
knowledge extends.
Plaintiff states that he and
prior grantors have been IN Hs d.
adverse possession Of said land, N
claiming title to the same, md M
paid the taxes on said lands cnt
uonsly during the last thfrrO1|
years and that none Of die NM
ants have been in possession d
same or paid any taxes on said M
during the last thirty-one years
Wherefore plaintiff pays ir
decree divoSting the title out Of h
defendants and declaring that pa
tiff has title to Said real estate
Limitation under provision d said
fore mentioned section and for I'd
other and further relief as plainj
shall show himself entitled 70.
II is therefore ordered by ID
Clerk, in vacation, that said
known and nonresident defea
be notified by publication
plaintiff by petition and afik
filed herein, has commenced aaa
said defendants an action at law
which is to enforce and establish
lawful right to the above real ed
described in Audrain County VI
souri,.
1t is further ordered that The q
defendants be and appear in u
Court on the first day Of the ha
regular term thereof to be Veg
and holden at the Court House
the City of Mexico Audrain CONT
Missouri, on Monday, the 25fd Day
1914, and on or before
first day of said term to answer
to said petition, or IN ddSs
thereof said petition will be a.
and adjudged as confessed and
ment by default will be rehasH
against said defendants,
It is further ordered that a .
hereof be published at least 0ns
week for four consecutive wesa
The Mexico Weekly Ledger 3 hs
paper duly printed in the EnEH
Language, published in Mexico
souri,, ard circulated in AutH
Missouri, and duly desgif|
ID by plaintiffs Attorney as .
likely to give notice to said dsa
lnts, the last insertion to be at
fifteen days before the coHn'n
nent of said term Of Court.
(SEAL) Witness my hand and
icial seal. Done at office IN
lily of Mexico. County and
.foresaid, this October 10, lslt
f.. r. ELLIOTT
Jerk of the Audrain Circuit @a
A true copy from the record,
lttest: +. f. ELLIOTT, CLERK
J. S. CAN'T, Attorney for Plaintiff
33-4t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05
ExEcrTnR,S NOTICE.
Letters ~testamentary on the

Letters t~estamentary on the =
tate of
ELIZA J. HISEY, Deceased
were granted to the anderslg'sqn \
3rd day of October, 1914 by tns y \.
bate Court of Audrain county, -
souri,.
All persons having claims agsl a
said estate are requested TO eAn.
them to us for allowance wltnla .
months after the date Of sald N'~ |.
or they may be precluded ifon \
benefit of such estate and Il !,
claims be not exhibited wlthm J
year from the date Of SAD -, ls, Y
they will be forever barred, o Si,.i,
Joseph G.. Lakenan, Chas D. UlS'4
Executors
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05
RALLY E ATTENDED

The Christian Church Bible School
rally, Sunday. was a decided success
and the number present totalled 9S2
The Rev. A. W. Kokendofter former
ly pastor of the Mexico church, was
the speaker and he made a splendid
address concerning Sunday School
work and what had been accomplished
in the church here,
Mr.. Kokendoffer is M ii the most
popular ministers ever in this city
and his visit was a pleasure TO all
his many friends
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05

WE regret very much TO announce
the death Of Judge NJ. Crum. one of
Mexico's most substantial and highly
respected citizens. The death Of a
man like Judge Crum is a distinct
loss TO the community in which he
lives The Ledger joins the people Of
this community in extending sincere
sympathy to the bereaved family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05

MORMON women "missionaries'
are working the residence portion Of
Mexico and complaints are made they
are hard to get clear of. This should
be no trouble. Instead of inviting
them into the house, invite them out
of the yard? You can be polite but at
the same time get results.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05

RoLLA WELLS ba

HON. RoLLA WELLS has beer
elected head of the Federal Reserve
Bank of st. Louis which is a high
compliment well deserved by ex-May
or Wells, who is one of the most
prominent and successful financiers
in the United States. No better Sc
lection could have been made for this
most important position.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05

Eustaee CAN'T of Missoula, Mont.
has sent his father, P. II. CAN'T, a
box Of fine apples--Arkansas Blacks.
We can testify that they are all
right,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05
Buys Columbia Restaurant

G. r. Gibson, who recently sold
his feed barn in this city, has bought
Kings Cafe at Columbia from Aus
tin c. King. Mr.. Gibson has taken
charge and J. R. Ringo is with him
as cashier.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05
Mexico Cattle to Porto Rico.

]. T. johnson sold a Shorthom
bull to D. w. May, of the Agricul-
tural Experiment Station at Maya
guez, Porto Rico, at a good price. H.
P. Warden sold to the same party a
Jersey bull calf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
NOTICE is hereby given that final
settlement Of the estate of
ANNIE HEsTERBERG, Deceased,
viii be made at the November term Of
the Probate Court of Audrain County.
NO, TO be held at Mexico, Mo-, on the
second Monday in Nov, 1914. I'd
VIM. X. Eubanks Administrator
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05
NOTICE OF FINAIsErTI rMrNr

NOTICE OF FINALSETTLEMENT
Notice is hereby given that final
settlement Of the estate Of
Dc w. Pledge, deceased,
DC made at the November term
le Probate Court Of Audrain
Y. Missouri, to be held at Mex
Missouri, on the second Monday
IN November, 1914.
10 L. IL. Marshall. Executor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05
N0TICE0F FINAL sFTTr EMrNT

NoIlCEoF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Notice is hereby given that final
settlement of the estate of
FRANCES E. Crawford, deceased.
VIII be made at the November term
u one Probate Court of Audrain
county, Missouri, to be held at Mex-
ico, Missouri, on the second Monday
In November, 1914.
JAS G. Crawford, W. L. Crawford.
Executors.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05

Inc Boone County National. at Co.
lumbla, boasts that for fifty-seven
years its doors have never failed to
open on a business day and that it
was the third national bank establish
ed west of the Mississippi River and
the first in Missouri admitted To tho
new federal reserve banking sys.
tem'--Kansas City Times.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05

answering an inquiry as to what
mas become of the girl who used to
wear a warm scarf around her neck
IN cool weather, the Springfield Re.
puo'lcan says just now she Is wear
Jug iow-necked dresses on the street
ana stopping at the druggists to
''S cough cure.-Kansas City Times.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Miller of Ex-
celsior Springs, are home on a visit.
Mr.. Miller is much improved in
health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05

'u"IVI D"v"@i'-." ~. ''".~yy...
Grand Tyler-Jas. Owen.
Grand Pursurviant-Joh1 T. Mar.
shall.
Grand Chaplain-Rev J. D. Greer.
Others who attended from this city
were: T. ]. Kelso II E. C. Tucker,
John Beal, II. Hassen, Ivan Ash
worth E. E Cantrell and Bert Sins.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05

been largely taken from he,
mahds. Being active both in MINI
ahd body she cries aloud for her place
at the side of the man where tbe
Judgment of both is needed to mako
laws for the betterment of tbo
race.
Women rarely forget a slight and
never a Kindness. 1t is to the intor-
est OF men to be friends with tbo
women, whether they get to vote or
not.
Over The Telephone
Mrs John Dermody, Audrain coun-
ty; Il believe in Suffrage for
Miss Margaret Dermody: al hone
the Thirteenth Amendment will
pass"
Mrs Wilbur Bridgford; q am hop-
ing for Equal Suffrage"
Miss Kate Dudley: a am entbpsi.
astic for Equal Suffrage"
Mrs. Ed. Atchison, Audrain Coun-
ty; i am for Equal Suffrage with
all my heart"
Mrs. Chas. Householder Audrain
County; Il most certainly am hoping
for Equal Suffrage"
Mrs, Stoat: ut is a belated JUS
tice to women to have Suffrage but
they will be glad to be able to vote.
Mrs. Jim Wilkins: a am enthusi-
astic for Suffrage"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-11-05
NOTICE OF FINA1 c,,,v,,

NoIiCE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT,
Notlce is hereby given that final
settlement of the estate Of
ENos JACKSON, Deceased.
wili De made at the November term Of
@le Probate Court of Audrain conn
~ missouri, to be held at Mexico.
November, 1914. ~ :"
"a D. &. JESSE. Administrator.