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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10
VOTE LARGE WAR CREDIT.
German Relehstag Gives Large Sum
to Carry on the War.

German Reiehstag Gives Large Sum
to Garry on the War.
Berlin (via London). Dec. with
one dissenting vote. that of Herr
Liebknecht, socialist. the reichstag
voted today a new war credit of
5.000,00O,OOO marks Isl ,25O, 900, OOO).
Prior to the vote Doctor Won Beth
mann-Hollweg, imperial chancellor,
made a speech in which he said.
I'VE must and will fight to a sue
cessful end our defensive war for
right and freedom"
The chancellor blamed Russia for
the conflict. but said the real respon.
sibility was Great Britain's.
Says Turks Offset Japs.
The president OF the chamber at the
opening Of the sitting dwelt on the
unity and patriotism of the German
people and commented on the large
number Of members of the reichstag
serving at the front.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10
Bell Rings When Fish Bite.

John Blow, farmer in Escanabia
county, Alabama, has devised new
method of catching big fish without
consuming his time. For years he has
been taking large catfish and trout on
trot lines. His home and truck farm
are on the Conecuh river banks.
By an alarm device he continueE his
blowing and other work without dan
ger of his fish escaping when hooked.
On the ends of the trot lines he
fastens small bells.
When they ring during his work
hours or in the night he steps down
to the river and pulls in the tish. The
device works like a charm and saves
much time.-Atlanta Journal.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10
BED Socks ANNOYED the Bull.

A pair of vivid red socks that
showed brightly between somber-
hued black suit and white shoes he
was wearing, nearly caused the death
of John Schroyer. young farmer,
when big Jersey bull, evidently en-
ragged by the sight Of the bright col
ors, attacked and tossed him about its
pasture, which he was crossing.
Schroyer's cries attracted men in an
automobile and they beat the animal
off with fence rails. Schroyer suffered
three broken ribs and lacerated face
and was nearly scalped.-Klines Grove
(Pa) Dispatch to New York World.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10
nnFEATC Watson T.. Coleman, Wash
~ ington, DC. Books free High
- 1se . - est references. Best results
Converted,

The wife of a university professor
was recently converted from utter in.
difference to suffrage to ardent sup
port Of the cause. As the cultured
woman was recently coming down
town she heard the conversation Of
two laborers engaged in digging up
the street. What do you think about
the question of women votin?" asked
one. "Oh, everybody knows that VIM
min amt got sense enough to vote"
answered the other. 1t was enough
for the lady. She is now a suffragist.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10
Many Inefficient French
Students in Amenca
By EDWARD LEON. New Yotk

when they travel France and hear the fluent spoken
first time by all Fenchnen foreigners
ton they had acquired their countries about the
would have acquired had they been studying in France
When Americans 60 France their experience French
people very nearly the opposite that the mentioned
Notwithstanding that of the former have had woye
longer of study.
Europeans sdom French teacher who
Frenchnan while any teacher without the
least regard to his nationality.
When French lessons taken French teacher and
good the students risk acquiring
defective than that their so-aed French" utterly
impossible for student all knowledge impaired BY his
instructor The the French
the he will acquire
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10
Every Man Must
Earn His Full Life
By REV. JOHN c. cARwARDINE.
Pssos q Doutss Psrk Misthodis Chuseh, Qicsso

the product of the ages Father paid the bills The
furnished the education The fathers fought the for national liberty
and unity Another generation furnished the system that makes life
There great transition periods for humanity
Net No had greater tasks than Ours railroad
continent build cities We deal with and the Yesterday
the machines day. Today the The right of all
full life the right of all fair the right of
all industrial deal is the demand of day
No will have his full life until
his world leadership when he paid for with his life No generation
get the full life by binding itself the big tasks which has
It will get only the thorn the flesh and the flowers 1t will
get grave but goal Christ does lead
orthodoxy
He leads them to the door of freedom full growth
Those that follow him and fight his battles find themselves they
have earned themselves
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10
WILLING to Make a Raraaln.

Don't you want to come home with
me and be my little boy" childless
but child-adoring woman playfully
asked of. pretty little fellow. I'D
give 500 for little boy like you'll"
The child on her lap considered
gravely, then. ignoring the first half
of her suggestion, solemnly inquired:
IF It's worth a hundred dollars,
don't you think one good. big kiss is
worth ten cents?"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10

two days hand Lloyd-George $4,000.
100000, English financial resources
today can stand drain Of $4,000. 0oO..
900 far more easily than the north.
ern and southern states in the sixties
could meet half that expense. War
brings out the last dollar OF a peoples
hoard and the British have for a cen
fury been saving money. which is in
vested In every corner OF the globe
this fountain OF wealth. backed by Is
enormous population OF 400 900 .onu
gives the British empire an adyantags
In long war.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10
Asbestos Is Now a
"Home" Product
By IF. GILLIAN. Detroit. Mich.

The which have recently been opened in Vermont Georgia and
threaten the Canadian deposn output
years. the diminish price American
There nineteen quarres Canada having total daily output of
$3.50 of nearly all of which make the United
States the greatest producer of asbestos materials the world
In 1908 the mines of Vermont opened experiment. and
the following year the state produced twentieth much all Canada
Then the Wyoming fields began be worked cautiously and
small scale; and the Georgia fields opened up.
As is generally known asbestos insoube in acids noncombube
and poor therefore chiefly heat
insuator for boilers pipes and ire-proof safes.
In smaller quantities has been made into shingles frepof
roofing and that being produced home its building
operations will doubtless expand.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10

In no other country are
there to be found such ineffi-
cient French students as in
America. Russians, Ital-
ians, Austrians, Greeks,
even Turks, study French
in their countries, and
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10
Cant BE Done.

He was a member OF a regimental
band, and he did not forget to brag
about it.
why. man, we can play the most in
tricate airs at sight" he was saying.
indeed" said the unbelieving lis
tener. Il should like TO hear YOU play
the airs the drum major puts on"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10

In addition to being an
American musician, l arm
also the secretary of the So
ciety of American Musicians
(Inc.) and my interest lies
deeply in the success of the
American musician, both
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10
WEALTH OF GREAT BRITAIN
Bound to Be Most important Factor
In the Event Of Long Euro
pean War.

Napoleon blamed his own downfall
largely upon English tenaclty and
English money The present war has
already demonstrated what English
money may &c expected to accomplish
in this crisis. Asked for loan. the
British investors rush forward. and ia
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10

This generation is a pet
ted generation. 1t imagines
that all the battles have
been fought. All that is
left for it to do is to recline
at ease in limousines or on
cushioned seats that the uni
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10

What sort of a chap is johnson"
well. IL you ever see two men in
corner, and one looks bored to death,
the other Is Johnson"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10

Asbestos, manufactured
in the United States in
enormous quantities, has al
ways been imported into
this country from Canada,
necessitating an additional
expense to manufacturers.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10
Insult.

How did the foight start, Magn'
nis?r
"O'Flaherty asked OToole to have
glass o. orange phosphate"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10
Variable EtIQuette.

DO you always leave a card when
you CALF"
No; sometimes it's an umbrella"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10
Base SUSPICION.

1t is said that when women get the
vote. ballot boxes will button up the
back.-Life
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10

Nothing seems to surprise some le@
pie so much the failure OF the unef
pected to happen.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10

II only sensible women were permit
ted to marry there would probably Do
more bachelors in the world.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10
Their Place.

Under what head shall l put your
automobile speeding fines, sir?"
Put 'em under Running Expenses
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10
Not Taklna Her From Him.

She-Tm afraid poor pa will miss
me when we are married.
He--Why, is your father going
away?
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10
LINES OF ALLIES HOLD.
Brave Attempt by Germans to Cross
User Is Frustrated.

User Is Frustrated.
Northeastern France, Dec. g.
Fierce fighting is now taking place
along a considerable portion of the
battle line. The Germans anticipated
the concerted forward movement OF
the allies by making a spirited attack
themselves.
The new German attack extended
more or less along the whole line, but
was concentrated principally north Of
Ypres and on toward Dixmude. The
fighting has been most severe, but all
assaults have been repulsed by the
allies.
A large force of Germans crossed
the food waters OF the User in dark
ness by means of big. broad RATS.
These were punted through the shall
low waters In dead silence. Each
carried fifty or sixty men and mi
trailleuses.
Raked by French Guns.
In preparation for the dawn fur
Their feet OF RATS drawn by motor
boats was waiting on the German side
of the muddy waters, but the plot was
discovered, and when daybreak ar
rived the artillery Of the allies met
the advancing Germans with devastat-
ing effect.
In spite of their losses, these Ger
mans. brave even to madness, still
essayed the crossing. They were
partly covered by heavy cannonad-
ing of their field artillery, and until
midday persisted in their plan.
Several RATS we're upset in mid
stream by the fire of the French guns
and great numbers OF Germans
drowned. while others were shot. Once
again the User claimed a heavy toll.
The attack ceased after the Ger
mans had suffered immense losses In
men and mitrailleuses, but their ar.
tillery kept up determined lombard.
ment of the allied positions. meeting
with vigorous, well-directed reply.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10

De Wet has long been considered
the greatest of the soldiers developed
by the Boer war of 10000. His mill
tary career was largely that of a guer-
rilla chief. but he attained distinction
as commander in chief of the Orange
Free State forces. He was credited
with doing more damage to the Brit
ish army than any other half-dozen
men in the Boer campaign. Lords
Kitchener and Methuen were person
ally active in efforts to check his
raids in that war, but failed After
the war he was made minister of ag-
riculture. in 1907.
General De Wet was opposed to tho
governments action In regard to the
present war In Europe Early in Oc-
tober he attempted to speak at a meet
Ing In protest, but was prevented by
followers Of General Botha. premier
of the Union of South Africa. Near
the end Of October the rebellion broke
out, with De Wet its chief leader.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10

Limitations.
ia links eccentric?"
He amt rich enough; he's Just a
blamed crank. "-Philadelphia Ledger
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1914-12-10
END OF RoER REBELLION.
Capture Of Gen. Christian De Wet 10
Reported In London.

Reported IN London.
London, Dec. 3.-Gen. Christian De
Wet, leader Of the rebellion in the
Union Of South Africa, has been cap
tured. according to q Pretoria official
dispatch TO the Reuter- Telegraph COM
pany.
He was captured by Col. Conrad
Brits last Tuesday on a farm at Wa.
terburg, a town 100 miles east OF
Mafeking. in British Bechuanaland.
The Press., 1914-04-22

Stafford Springs and William Hamil-
 ton of Holland. MT. and Mrs. Stan ton were presented with sixty dollars
 in gold and numerous other gifts. A poem composed for the occasion was read by their daughter, Mrs. Lewis w. Johnston. MT. Stanton was born in Willington, where he resided until his marriage. He is carpenter by trade. He was married April 17, 1864 to Mary Hamilton at Stafford Springs, by Rev. A. W, Ide Mrs. Stanton was born in Newport, R. I. and her girlhood was passed in Mon- son and Stafford Springs. They moved from Wilmington in May, 1892 to the Joshua Shaw farm in Brim- field. They have had seven chil- dren, all of whom are living. A son lives in Monson and a daughter in Deerfeld, and the others live in Brim. field.
The Press., 1914-04-22
SOMER.a.

MT. and Mrs. Archie Dimock have moved to Thompsonville.
 Speucer H. Davis has been on g business trip to Lancaster, Pa., Phila. delphia and New York.
 Miss Hazel Tompkins of Thompson vile was the guest of Miss Evalene l.. Smith the last of the week.
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence Moore of Boston have been the guests of Mrs. Moore's sister, Mrs. Raymond S. Bug bee.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Counter, who have sold their farm, have moved in to the house owned by Mrs. H. R. Kibbe.
 D. l.. Ellis has bought the place owned by the late Lura Kellogg. He expects to remodel the property and occupy one of the tenements.
 Mrs. Anne Lee has returned to her home, accompanied by her son, George Lee, after spending the winter at his home in Walworth, N. Y.
 Ebert Teed has started to break in on the Somers line of the Hartford and Springfield street railroad for conductor and later as motorman.
 Mrs. Jane Archer, 86 years of age, wife of Andrew Archer, died in her home on the Hall Hill road on Mon day, the 18th. She leaves besides her husband, three daughters, Mrs. A. L. Hurd and Miss Jennie Archer of Somers and Mrs. B. J. Champlin of Springfield. Funeral services were held at the home Thursday afternoon. Rev. Thomas lyric of Hazardville officiated, assisted by Rev. Earl H. Thayer. Burial was in the West Cemetery.
The Press., 1914-04-22

Henry Burke will sell his household
 furniture in the Harwood block al
 auction, on Saturday, April 25th, al 1 p. m.
 In. the absence of the rector, there will be but one service at Grace church on Sunday, the evening ser vice being omitted. Rev. P. ". Nor wood is away on a vacation to New London and Beverly, Mass
 Mrs. W. A. Patten went to New London last Saturday to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. R. H. Small. Mrs. Nellie Rice, who has been with her aunt, Mrs. Patten, has gone to Ellington to reside.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Reynolds, formerly of this borough, now of 28 Ozark St., Springfield, will be at home to their friends, Saturday, April 25th, from 2. 30 to 5.3O in the afternoon, and from 8 to 10. 30 in the evening in observance of the twenty fifth anniversary of their mar riage
 The Cabaret minstrels drew crowd ed houses at St. Edwards hall last Friday and Saturday evenings, and the organization will clear about $50 for St. Edwards church. The solos were we'll rendered and the singers were heartily encored. The chorus included many good voices and added much to the excellence of the pro- gram as whole. The stage was de- corated with electric lights of various colors and brilliant effect was pro. duced. Frederick Lynch acted as director and stage manager and is entitled to much credit. The general committee, including Miss Mary B. Hanley, Miss Margaret Fitz- patrick and Mrs. Walter Greaves worked hard for the success of the In fact each partici- pant gave freely of their time and effort aud are entitled to the satis. faction gained from the unqualified success of the Cabaret minstrels.
The Press., 1914-04-22
FOOLISH TO SUFFER
 FROM STOMACH ILLS

Whats the use of suffering from heart burn and the other disagreeable things caused by Dyspepsia and Indigestion, when we offer you the privilege of using Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets entirely at our risk, with the distinct understanding that if they don't relieve your stomach trouble and make your stomach comfortable and your digestion easy, they will cost you nothing. If they don't do all you expect them to, we want you to tell us and let us give back your money. We know what they have done for others, and what they are made of That is why we have con- fidence in them.
 Among other things, they contain Pep sin and Bismuth, two of the greatest dlges- tive aids known to medical science. They soothe and comfort the stomach, relieve heartburn and distress, promote the secre- ton of gastric juice and help make the bowels regular We believe them to be by all odds the best remedy for indigestion or dyspepsia ever made. We believe you will say so. too, once you have used them, If you don't, they will cost you nothing: Sold only at the more than 1000 Rexan Stores. and in this town only at our store. Three sizes, 25c. 50c and $1.OO. flinders Jacobsen, Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1914-04-22
If You Suffer Any
 Stomach Agony
Take Mi-o-na Now-Perfectly HarmIes But Acts Quickly
 And Effectively.

When you feel nervous, blue, irri- table. tired and dizzy-when you have headaches, sour stomach, heart burn and pains in the colon and bowels-you are suffering from indi- gestion-you need Mi-o-na at once.
 Mi-o-na is not a cure-al but 8 specific for stomach ills. It builds up and strengthens the stomach walls and glands, improves quickly the digestive system and assists nature to properly digest and assimilate the food thus in- surfing good health.
 Do not suffer another day. Get a fifty cent box of Mi-o-na Tablets from Anders Jacobsen. Keep them with you constantly-they will help you get we'll and strong and immediate relief is sure. If not benefited Mi-o- ma costs nothing.
The Press., 1914-04-22
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

MaJJeF under th1s head IU cenGs p5T Hno' HI. M. Swartfguer, the optician, will be at BurWelPs store next Friday.
The Press., 1914-04-22

High team t taI, Clerks, ,431 High team string, Independents, 5l0 High three strings, Ramsey, 3l6 High single string, H. Pinney, Ram
 sey, 129
 Average of leaders H. B Pinney, 96 Buckley, 92; Tufts. 92; Fisk, 9l $; Fontanella, 9i; C. Pinney, 9l Cote, 9l ; Turschmln 9l; Snow, 9l ,; Hansen, 9l.
 Schedule for this week Tuesday, Manufacturers and Crescents Wednesday, Clerks and Independents Thursday, Merchants and Warrens.
The Press., 1914-04-22
Men'S and Young Men'S
 Spring Suits

Here is an opportunity th0t eOery thinking man must appreciate. Brand neGO high quality. BeauHful patterns and cOIOrinsS. They offer They are thoroughly guaranteed, same as # you paid regular prices ISI4 05, $I7.6 .65, $I86 65, :Sg0.65, $2L65.
The Press., 1914-04-22
For regular action of the bowels easy, natural movements, relief of constipation, try Doan's Regulets. 25c at all stOres.
The Only DigestibIe Kind.

A young man who is striving for DO itical honors and who therefore feels ;alled upon to do considerable public talking was recently waited upon by a delegation of men residing in one of the poorer regions of his district.
 He was greatly pleased when their spokesman requested a speech from him at an early date.
 What kind of q speech ?' he asked
 "An after dinner speech" replied a wag in shabby coat.-Youth's Con- DaniOn.
The Press., 1914-04-22
4 BETTER REMEDY
 THAN NASTY SALTS

Few people like to take physic, especially Balts, because they are so disagreeable to take and because of the gripping and pains they cause. Rexan Orderlies enable you to take less physic, and all without gripping, purging or excessive looseness. Salts and harsh physics usually give only temporary relief and often leave the bowels worse of than before.
 Rexall Ory1erlies move the bowels promptly, and soothe, tone and strengthen ehe intestinal muscles, leaving them healthy and regular in action. They taste Ike candy, and the movement they cause is as easy and natural as though your bowels were in perfect health and you never had to take any physic at all. Wehave so much faith in Rexall Orderlies that we urge you to try them with the understanding that, they do not satisfy you in every way, all you have to do to get your money back IS to tell us We honestly believe them to be the best bowel remedy made. In vest pocket tin boxes; 10c, 25c, soc
 You can buy Rexal1 Orderlies only at The Rsxan Stores, and in this town only of us. -Anders Jacobsen, Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1914-04-22
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

STAFFORD SPRINGS.
 A son was born to MT. and Mrs. Antonio DaDalt, on Saturday.
 The meeting of the Stafford Country club, to co slider a proposition for merging with the Stafford Golf com- pany will be held at the library build- ing on Friday evening.
 SCHOOL NOTES.
 The regular monthly teachers meeting will be held to-day from 5 to D. m., in the freshmen room Of the high school building. The teach CTS of the outlying districts are cor dially invited to be present. Some of the business will be on the follow ing points: 1. Means of securing better attendance and less tardiness. 3. Some conclusions drawn from the recent inspections and examinations of the various grades. 3. Promotion and grade uniformity. 4. Retarda' tion and elimination. A percentage of retardation for each gr de and for the entire school will be obtained. ,. Statements of accomplishments from each grade. The objects of these statements are to secure an official record of the accomplishment of each grade, from this to secure continuity of subject matter taught thus causing no gap to any pupil in his progress from grade to grade, and finally to have basis for examination to aid the teacher in promotion. The program for graduation exercises has been completed. It has been found upon consultation with many school that the long program composed of tedious essays on big topics, problems for diplomats and statesmen, is unpopular because of it's a absurdity. It is thought that teach CTS and pupils can spend this valuable time, the last term of their fourth year, to a better advantage in properly their courses rather than to working out long essays, which, when completed, are not necessarily their own work. This policy will have a tendency to raise the standard of scholarship. Pupils whose courses are partially completed or i'll com pleted can not be expected to enter colleges with credit to themselves or to the school. Hence the topics will be developed briefly on matters of local interest. A speaker has been secured to address the graduation class for few minutes at the end of the 
 BOWLING.
 With only two more weeks of the bowling league contest the Clerks, with a lead of five points will have to lose every point in the two remaining matches, and the Merchants will have to win every point in order to prevent the Clerks from securing the pennant.
 Wednesday night the Merchants captured two out of three points from