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Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29
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mean almost always higher prices.
There is of course a limit to which
meats can rise, be taken away and
consumed. Anyway, the outlook is
a bright one for the farmer who has
a good store of homegrown feed
stuffs. Let him make good beef, pork
or mutton Our people will want it and
will come with the price"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29
THIRD CONSTITUTIONAL AMEND
MENT.

Providing for levyinE and collecting
stnte TAX OF ten cents on eaeh One
hundred collars assessed valuation for
the construction aud maintenance of
public roads in the several couatics of
the state.
Joint and concurrent resolution sub
mituug 10 the qualified voters OF the
state OF Missouri an amendment 10 the
Constitution thereof, concerning taxation.
Be if resolved by the Senate, ne Hoaso
Of Representatives. ooRoaETiHg therein:
That at the general election 10 be held
on Tuesday next following the first Mon
day in November, 1914. the following
amendment TO the Constitution Of Mis-
souri,. concerning taxation, shall be sub
mitted to the qualified voters of said
state, to-wit:
Section l. That article Y Of the Con-
stitution uf Missouri be and the same
is hereby amended by adding thereto one
new section. to be known as section
twenty-ssyen C27l. which is in words and
figures as follows:
Section q. A state tax Of ten cents on
the one hundred dollars assessed valua-
tion shall be levied and collected on all
objects and subjects OF taxation in the
same manner that the state and county
taxes are collected. All moneys derived
from said levy shall be set apart as a
special fund to be appropriated and used
for the construction and maintenance OF
public roacs in the several counties Of the
state in such manner as may be pro-
vSded by law.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29
MEXICO BUSINESS MEN
PATRIOTIC AMI IIU

PATRIOTIC AND LIBERAL
THE business men of Mexico gen.
orally are very cordial and liberal in
their subscriptions toward public en-
terprises. During the last few weeks
the Military Academy gymnasium,
the Hardin College gymnasium, the
Electric Railroad proposition and the
Round Up and other enterprises of
merit have been promoted and under
written by business men of this city.
OF course, all our citizens cannot sub
scribe to all of these enterprises. AS
far as the Ledger is concerned, it en-
deavors always to cooperate and sub
scribe at least small amount to fl
nance all movements of this kind.
Ordinarily newspapers are expect
ed to contribute in their columns and
are not asked for cash subscriptions,
but in Mexico it seems to be different.
Now what we have in mind is that
some of our citizens are snarling and
finding fault regarding those who do
not subscribe or those who do not sub
scribe as literally as some people
think they should. Some people sub
scribe for the railroad but do not par
ticipate in either one of the gymnas-
jums. Some may subscribe toward
the Glove Factory but do not parti-
cipate in the railroad proposition.
Some subscribe for the Round Up but
do not subscribe for other enterpris-
es. This is always the case as every
body cannot afford to subscribe ev-
cry day to every proposition offered.
Most Of our people are more liberal
than those in any other town we
know of anywhere and should receive
thanks and compliments instead of
being snarled at by someone that
does not get some pet proposition
through.
As stated above, the policy of this
paper is to participate in all of these
enterprises as far as we can, not on
ly with our work and space in the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29

MAKE your arrangement to help
make big Roundup Week in Mexico
the biggest week in the history of
the city. We should make it as much
as possible like the first street fair
we ever had which was the best en-
tertainment any town ever gave. The
chief feature of that Fair was ex-
hibitions Of farm products. The citi-
zens Of Mexico cannot take too
much interest in the farm products
Of Audrain County.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29

THE Mexico Ledger desires to con
gratulate the Electric Railroad Com
mlttee and all who subscribed to-
ward this enterprise which is of so
much Importance to the citizens of
Mexico and Audrain County gener-
any The extension of the road to
Santa Fe, Mo-, should mean its
further extension both ways.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29
FOURTEENTH PROPOSITION.
Proposed by Initiative Petition.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

A proposition 10 authorize the state
of Missouri to Issue fifty million 1885,
00oyOO0) dollars in Interest bearing
bonds and sell same and use the pro-
ceeds thereof for building and main
tanning the public highways of this
state, and 20 authorize n tax levy suf-
hcient TO pay the principal and interest
on said bonds.
Proposed constitutional amendment, au-
thorlzing issuance Of bonds by the state
OF Missouri In the sum Of fifty millions
OF dollars (t50. 000.0 .000) for good roads pur-
poses. amending section ~ OF article w
Of the Constitution Of the state Of Mis-
sourl, by adding thereto new paragraph
and clause at the end thereof. empower
ing the general assembly to Issue inter-
est-b bearing bonds for the purpose Of
building and maintaining highways.
Be q enocted BY the people Of the state
Of Missouri:
That section "A OF article ~ OF the
Constitution Of the state Of Missouri 10
hereby amended by adding a new clause
and paragraph at the end OF said sec
ton. as follows.
Fourth. The general assembly shall
have full power to authorize the issu-
ance Of intereHt-b bearing bonds OF tho
state in the sum OF fifty millions OF dollara
AA5b.UNb, ,VVV.VNl lur tlh hhipuhe OF con-
structing and maintaining public roads
and highways" 80 that said section,
when amended, shall read as follows
Section a. The general assembly shall
have no power to contract or TO authorize
tho contracting Of any debt or liability
on behalf ~ the state, or to issue bonda
or other evidences Of Indebtedness thero-
Of except In the following cases.
First In the renewal Of existing bonds,
when they cannot be paid at maturity,
out Of the sinking fund or other resources.
Second On the occurring OF an un-
foTeseen emergency, or casual deficiency
of the revenue, when the temporary lla-
bility incurred, upon the recommendation
nf the governor first had. shall not ex-
ceed the sum Of two hundred and nifty
thousand dollars for any one year. 10 he
paid IN not more than two years from
and after Its creation.
Third. On the occurring of any un-
fOreseen emergency, or casual deficiency
of the revenue. when the temporary liza
hilitY incurred or to be incurred shall ex =
ceed the sum Of two hundred and fifty
thousand dollars for any one year, the
general assembly may submit an act pro-
viding for the loan, or for the contract
ing OF the liability, and containing pro-
vision for levying a tax sufficient to
pay the interest and principal when they
become due tthe latter In not more than
thirteen years from the date OF its
creation). to the qualified voters of the
state. and when the act SO submitted
ontinued on Page 5, Column 6.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29
DIR. ANNA HOWARD SHAW

DR. ANNA HOWARD SHAW, pres
ident of the National Suffrage Asso-
citation, delivered a magnificent ad-
dress TO one of the largest and most
representative and enthusiastic audi
ences ever gathered in Mexico at the
Christian Church Monday night. The
Court House would not hold one-half
the crowd which adjourned to the
Church which was packed with repre-
sentative men and women of Mexico.
Miss Shaw, who was introduced with
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29
PRESIDENT WILSON IS

NUI = EUUH'T
REFERRING TO the visit Of Col.
Henry Watterson at the White House
in Washington last Sunday, the hCw
York World editorially says: "If Col.
Watterson had called at the White
House year ago, he would probably
have been received no less cordially
than he was yesterday. There are no
blood feuds in this Administration. II
has not been the practice of President
Wilson to issue edicts of prescription
against persons who have ventured to
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29

WHAT about the Cotton Reception
or Masque Ball to be given by the
ladies of Mexico during Round Up
Week for the benefit of the Hospit-
al This could be made one of the
most popular functions of the big
Week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29

If there is conspiracy to defeat
Judge Alex Carter, the Democratic
nominee for Presiding Judge Of Au-
drain County, the voters should know
who and what is behind it. If any
Democrat in Audrain is going to
scratch his ticket, there must be
reason. Let's have it,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29
FOURTH CONSTITUTIONAL AMEND
MENT.

Changing the compensation Of nens-
bers OF the General Assembly from per
diem during session to annual salary Of
fI.OO0.eo.
Be g resolved By TIC House Of Repre-
schdftuos tkc scEais coacurin1 there
iH, as foilobes;
Be It enacted by the General Assembly
Of the state Of Missouri. as follows
Section J. That section Is. Of article
4. OF the state Constitution be and tho
same IS hereby amended by striking out
The following words. '-fhe members II
general assembly shall ScEernlly receive
from the public treasury such c0mpeu-
ENtion for their services as may from
time TO time be provided BY law, not
% exceed five dollars per day for the
first seventy days ~ each session and
after that not 10 exceed one dollar per
day for the remainder 0f the session. tiN-
Cept the first session held under tuiE
Constitution and during revising sessions
when they may receive five dollars per
day for one hundred and twenty days
and one dollar a day for the reEnainieT
Of such session In addition Is per diem"
and by Inserting and adopting in place
Of said words 50 stricken out the follow
ing wordE. The members Of the general
assembly shall seyerailY receive an an
nuai salary Of one thousand dollars. In
addition 10 said salary" 50 that said
section ie Of article A. of said Constitu-
tor. when so amended shall be and read
Section 1s The members Of the gen.
eral assembly shall severally receive for
their services an annual salary OF one
thousand dollars and In addition to said
salary, the members shall be entitled
TO receive travelling expenses or mileage
for any regular and extra session not
greater than now provided by law: hut
no member shall be entitled to travelling
Continued on Page 5, Column 2.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29

THE Louisiana, Mo-, Press-Jour-
nal editorially says: at takes a big
man to rise above party and en-
dorse the work of the man who de-
feated him, but this is what VIM. H..
Taft has done. Taft is big man and
grows bigger all the time"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29

els less than last year, its valuation
OF 91.8 cents bushel makes its to-
tai value worth S22,OOO,OOO more
than last year. With a price of 1872
cents bushel, the corn crop rolls up
an increase of s25O,OOO,OOO in value
over the harvest of 1918. Figuring
oats on basis of 43.3 cents a BUSH
ell, the increased value of this years
crop is $4S,O00,OOO. Rye shows
gain of over $6,OOO,OOO, while barley
runs only a little ahead of its last
years value"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29

THE predominant impression gain
ed from the war news is destruction
Waste of property waste of life.
waste of time, waste of moral
strength and purpose are the eIe-
ments represented.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29

EUROPE Buys $l35,OOO,OOo Of
United States Goods" This refers to
the business carried through and by
chicago in the past nine weeks. II
ought to be the signal for Denre.
SION to ring off The line is getting
busy. '''S
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29

GET your advertising copy in i'm
mediately for next weeks Round Tn
weekly Ledger. Every live mercb.
ant in town is going to do some
newspaper advertising next week
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29
THIRTEENTH PROPOSITION.
Proposed by Initiative Petition.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

Providing that females shall have the
same right 10 vote at MI elections held
within this state hs males.
An act TO amend article VIII of the
Constitution of the state Of Missouri
by adding thereto Q new section 10 be
known as section "a. extending the right
of suffrage to women.
Be It enaeied BY the people Of the State
Of Missouri;
Section /. That article VIII Of the Con-
stitution Of the state Of Missouri be and
the same hereby is amended by adding
thereto a new section to be known as
section "a, and reading as follows:
Section "a. Females shall hereafter have
the same right, under the same coudi-
tions, to vote at all elections held in this
state. as males now have or may here
after have.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29

WE congratulate the Pageant man
agement on finally getting control
of the weather-maker. This is sure
ly ideal weather for an out-of-door
entertainment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29

THE street sweeper has not been
at work the past few days on account
of breakdown, but it viii be start
ed just as soon as the new parts ar
rive from the factory.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29
Deafness Cannot Be Cufea

by local applications. as Wy me- u
reach ne diseased portion ., dsaipea
There Is only one way to culv cul1 ssSsdIa
and that is by cOnstitutiola,,a,i MA c0rh
Deafness is caused BY an lnIla,lbsI' ,be Eass
tion OF the mucous lining o. ~" iua,ms
chian Tube. When this tu1e - imnfrisd
you have a rumbling so'nu ,irely V eost
peafness sa @ Is the result and unie', ~ " * X
b's tube restored to its normal m,l..SoT SSpa'S Ii
hearing will be DESTROYED re Sciatar.
caacs out Of ten are causeao a ny IuT,eJ cord
which * nothing hut an ln.''''
tlnn ~ The mucous surfaces, o., ,pr an
We viii Riye One Hundred iS,1 oot besufedi
Doafness i,.aused by catatrh lhateanisyrs fres.
Halls Catarrh CuTc. Send for clieu'I ,,ao ora
ri CHENEY, s co, 1O''" ~
Bold By Druggists 1bc, ....s,,oaion.
Take Halls Family Pills for conSlp""'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29

TIMES have changed for both Be-.
gum and France since the late Kiro
Leopold found nothing much to do
with his time except to amuse him
self in Paris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29
Take Halls Family Pills for conslp'''1

The University MissOurian 'e''' /, !
a 8-year-old child in COLUMBIA ..,,, :,
can speak and understand '' s
words in Chinese. She was O'' -.
Hongkong, where her parents |~ y.
missionaries, and she has ne'''
ed candy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29

AT least the submarines supply
little variation of the monotony of
mechanical murder.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29
POETRY is

POETRY is the pastry of Iitero.
ture; prose the corn bread and bo.
con. "''' pa-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29

Mrs A H Whitney IS nome ,sI
visit to her husband VINO Is 81
Democratic Headquarters
Iouis. II
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29
The Weekly Ledger

Entered at the P. o. Mexico, No,
and admitted as End class matter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29
TENTH PROPOSITION.
REFERENDUM ORDERED m THE
PETITION OF THE PEOPLE

House buI 10. 10. enacted by Forty
seventh General Assembly AmendinE
the local option laws 80 ~ TO MAKE inc
counties the sale units TO neter"""o
whether or not Intoxicating "1uoi-
.h.II he sold, Furnished or Eiveu away
,,I,hiu their IitnItst taking away from
municipalities OF $500 population or
marc the right 10 vote separately from
,brIr respective countless providing nd-
dItIounI qualifications for Judges at
local option elections and pr"'idinE
that dramshap licenses shall not ne
rrantrd by the several county eonrE
nf,rr nIIaE of a petition for local OPP
,tan election.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29

Continued on Page 5, Column 5.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29

Continued on Page S, Column 6.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29

Continued on Page 5, Column 2.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29

Continued on Page 5, Column 8.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29

Changing the compensation Of mens-
bers OF the General Assembly from per
diem during session to annual salary Of
fI.Oo0.ea.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29

Be g resolved By fhs HoAss Of Repre-
scndfipcs. fkc scBais coaciErtn1 there
iH, as 5oiloles:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-10-29

An act to amend sections 725s 72io, 7ail:
Ig49 7gts and 72it Of article HI, OF
chapter 63 Of the Revised Statutes Q,
Missouri for the year 1903, enutied
LEGAL option" and to repeal section.
T9ag OF said article. with an emergency
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-11-23
ENJOYED TRIP EAST.
Bemidji Man Returns From Visit to
Old Home-Boosts Country.

H. b. Southworth returned Sunday
from four weeks visit
with relatives and friends #in New
York, Boston and Vermont. In Bos-
ton Mr.. Southworth visited brother
who he had not seen for thirty-eight
years and in New York, where he
was born, he had not been for thirty
five years. Mr.. Southworth states
that the country is very much diff
ferent from what western people, as
a rule, expect to find it, The farms
there are up to date In. every respect,
with large modern houses and barns
The soil which many expect to find
poor and worn out, is very produc-
tive and large quantity of fruit is
raised. A great deal of stock is
raised on the farms and often q
farmer with only forty acres of land
will have a herd of fifty head of cat
tie. He reported an instance where
a farmer made $4,000 year from
dairy products. Many retired farm
ers live in the cities in the east and
have large, beautiful, modern homes.
Mr.. Southworth has been a resident
of this city for the past twelve years
and moved here from Wisconsin.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-11-23
PROGRAM NOW COMPLETE
Committee in Charge of Elks' Lodge
of Sorrow Session Announce All
Arrangements Complete.
DR.. G. F. SWINNERTON TO SPEAK

With Dr.. George F. Swinnerton,
a prominent physician Of Internation-
al Falls as the principal speaker,
plans for the Elks' lodge of sorrow
services, which are to be held on the
afternoon of December 6, at the
Brinkman theatre have been COM
pleted, announced DR.. A. v. Garlock,
chairman of the committee on ar
rangements, today. - =. -. =.
Archdeacon H. F. Parshall of Cass
Lake.. will give. the invocation. A
musical program has been arranged
for which will consist of vocal solos,
"a male quartette and Remfrey's Or
chestra. Mrs. Swinnerton of Inter-
national Falls, will sing, as will Miss
Elizabeth Erickson, of this city. Miss
Rubie Henrionnet will give reading
and male quartette, comprising
Nat Given, Ollie Nelson, G. ]. Wood
mansee and Bert Barker will sing.
There has been no deaths in the
Bemidji lodge during the past year
The theatre will be appropriately
decorated with Elks' emblems for the
occasion.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-11-23
IS DANGEROUS PRACTICE
Thin Ice Skating Sure to Bring Acct
dent-Several Fall in Lake.

During the past few days several
accidents have been narrowly avert
ed on Lake Bemidji, many boys TAX
ing careless risks in skating on thin
or rubber" ice. Yesterday no less
than five boys broke through the ice,
falling into the icy waters, and on
Saturday one lad was forced, to swim,
reaching assistance before pulled in
under by his drenched clothing and
heavy skates. Many small boys de-
light in playing on thin ice and un-
less the practice is stopped drown
ing is sure to result. Parents should
warn children to keep off dangerous
ice. The ice is perfectly safe for
more than a block from shore and
plenty of fun and enjoyment may be
found without venturing to the un-
safe districts.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-11-23
IN new ESTABLISHMENT
Abercrombie & Maoready Open Store
on Third Street Is Equipped
With Latest in Fixtures.
INSTALL FME SODA FOUNTAIN

+. y : a ;
With the opening of Abercrombie
& Macready's new store on Third
street, Bemidj is given one of the
most complete and attractive cigar
and confectionery establishments in
northern Minnesota.
The new store, which is one door
west of the building formerly occu-
pied, was opened for business this
morning. The fixtures are of the
latest design for the proper handling
of tobacco and cigars, providing am
pie and convenient space for the dis
playing of newspapers, magazines,
pipes, fruit and other Articles. ~
In addition one of the finest soda
fountains north of St. Paul, has been
installed The fountain is the larg-
est ever brought to Bemidji and is
complete in every detail. This will
be operated in connection with an ice
cream parlor. Arch Naugle, an ex-
pert soda fountain dispenser, will be
in charge of this department.
A complete line of cigars, fruit,
tobacco, newspapers, candy, ETC., will
be carried in the stock at the store.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-11-23
"sT. ELMO" AT GRAND
Six Reel Balboa Film to Be Offered
At Two Shows Tomorrow. e..

est. Elmo" will be the attraction
at the Grand Theatre tomorrow even
ing. This old melodrama on the
screen is more than likely to attract
attention on account of the remark
able success that it had years ago
and more because it has only recently
had a popular revival. The clearness
and beauty of this perturbation of
the story will also please the many
who have not had the pleasure of see
ing it on the stage. It is success,
for 1t carries through all its six reels
the spirit of the original story and
the quality that has pleased in the
past numbers of people. There is one
point in which this production is pre-
eminent; its photography. The ma
ture of the story give big chance
for double exposures and for the fad
ing out and in of visions, and in ac-
complishing these effects the camera
work has been perfectly accurate.
There is often great picturesqueness
in the scene-making, and these are
set fourth before us in clearly drawn,
life-like pictures.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-11-23
BAND TO GIVE CONCERT
Director Remfrey Announces Program
for Next Entertainment by Be-
midji's Musical Organization.
SPECIAL NUMBERS ARRANGED

~
Alden Remfrey, director of the Be
midi band, this morning announced
the program which will be given at
the concert Wednesday evening. Sew.
eral aNecial numbers have been ar
ranged for and the entertainment
should pack the City hall @' ssss..,s@e
This is the program: SO
1. March-"The Trader" Remfrey
2. Waltz-"Love Sparks" 49,.
3. Overture-"TheS Silver Bell"
a. Vocal Solo-Selected 49,.
Miss Elizabeth Erickson =
S. Intermezzo-"Le Secret" 500. Z
GauLleF
6. Notwithstanding of Love"
Z. Instrumental Solo.
8. Selection-s'Lucrez Borgia"
80. .}...... lODdNl
9. March-".The Jungle King.
A dance will follow the concert.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-11-23
MUSICAL COMEDY COMING.
Feature Show Billed for Brinkman
Wednesday and Thursday.

'NThe Honeymoon Express" a
merry musical comedy of the mile-a-
minute laugh variety, will be the
first offering of the all-star English
comedy company, the "Ver-
satiles," when they come to the
Brinkman for two nights and a
Thanksgiving matinee, starting
Wednesday, November rs. This
comedy was written by the we'll
known British author, F. Stuart
Whyte, from series of amusing in
cidents which came to his attention
while travelling from Vancouver to
Halifax. The stage version of the
bold holdup may be bit highly col
ored to make it blend into the music
al comedy vein of the piece, but the
main occurrences were taken from
actual life. ..The Honeymoon Ex-
press will be given on Wednesday
evening and Thursday matinee.
Thursday evening the company will
offer the big London musical sue
cess, "Scottie in JAPAN" with it's
scenes laid in a japanese Tea Garden.
Each Of these musical comedies is
preceded by the Old Country Pier
rots in a forty-five minute program
of new songs and dances. There are
ten song numbers in the Pierrot show
and a dozen in each of the musical
plays, making a total of twenty-five
in each of the offerings.