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New Britain herald., 1915-08-24

One person in hundred in this country now has an automobile-We say has and not "owns,' intention ally, and still there's no cessation in the manufacture of the cars. If the cost of manufa cture decreases in the rext decade as it has in the past, the old saw about wishes being horses may have a modern instance.-New Hayes Register.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-24
A Gotham policeman was appointed

A Gotham policeman was appointed on Friday, the thirteenth, and his second day on the force made a star arrest of two burglars. It was hard luck for the burglars, it is true, but it was very good fortune for the police- man, so even luck depends much on the point of View.--Baltimo ore Ameri- can.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-24

The peach crop is going to be a record breaker, but no one has noticed the price dropping from the mark set in years when said crop was failure New Haven Register.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-24

"HOw would you like to be shot at sunrise asks syndicate writer we know of none who would, but if we can judge by appearances there are many who don't mind being half shO at sunset, says the Houston Post Nov Haven Union
New Britain herald., 1915-08-24

If the German government is wise it will listen to the counsel of repre- sentative Germans who advise against the annexation of Belgium. Nothing could be more harmful for the future of the empire-New Haven Journal Courier.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-24

More trouble: Uncle Sam has been called upon to settle the ownership of an egg, laid by hen while in transit by parcel post.-Buffalo Cour- fer.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-24

Adolphus, count of Gloves, in 1881, founded the Order of Fools, for hu- lnane and and charitable purposes And some one meanly suggests that they are still taking in new members. .--Bridgeport Telegram.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-24

The president of China is profound 1v moved by conditions in Mexico. Thus China has at last entered the family of civilized nations by find ing some other nation to look down upon-New York Evening Post.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-24
FACTS AND RANCHES.

The motto on Georgia's seal is Wisdom. justice moderation" Whats in a motto ?-Springfield Re- publican.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-24

With the end of the war the flood of European goods into the Ameri- can market will begin again unless prevented by protective tariff Glens Falls Times.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-24

Although decrying war, George Der nard Shaw confesses his ability tC stop it. Now let us hear from that other staunch Tnglishman, Henry James!-Bufalo Commercial.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-24

The fact that your female relatlVes oan carry picnic luncheon baskets two or three miles over rough road doos not mean that they could lug one and one-half pounds of beefsteak wrapped in brown paper parcel'- Meriden Journal.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-24

Prudent citizens will keep their own counsel these days ard let the allies and the Germans dc the arguing. There may be a call for volunteers soon-Waterbury Republican
New Britain herald., 1915-08-24

German newspapers are offering Spain Gibraltar, Tangier and Portu- gal if Spain will enter the war on the side of Germany. The German gov ernment itself is said to have offered Italy, Nice, Corsica and Algiers, but
New Britain herald., 1915-08-24

Many women arc said to pc elii- n,oved in the krupp works at present. We'll, making big guns is such a rest full occupation for women ana so ,,1o.sant and so refined, and all that Rochester Union
New Britain herald., 1915-08-24

probably every cabinet had pledged it. self to both Belgium and Luxemburg that it would respect their neutrali- ty.-Buffalo Express.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-24

There seems to be q posslnl'i'S ' the Germans will reach MOSCOW 1N'iu :s evidently they are convinced ',l'. h they get there they will nave 't''0A luck than did Napolcon Bonaparte'- Troy Times.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-24

If anyone sees a bunch of fellows at San Francisco showing effects ol oNerWork and melancholia it is proo- cbly the press humorists atteh"'"o their onVention.-Meridcn JOurll'l.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-24

The fact that so many caho''" have declared themselves for rcl," can nominations this fall is eVi"u''> that the party is strong an" confidence of succcss.-Io''7i'N i'N> sic Eagle-News.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-24

prObaDly every caDlnet nad pleugeu It. self to both Belgium and Luxemburg that it would respect their neutrali- ty.-Buffalo Express If anyone sees a bunch of fellows at San Francisco showing effects ol oNerWork and melancholia it is proo- ably the press humorists attehon'e their onvention.-Meridcn Jourl"i' The fact that so many candidates
 have declared themselves for rcl,'' can nominations this fall is eVlouhuc that the party is strong ana "'l
 confidence of succcss.-PoushNeep sic Eagle-News.
 There seems to be d possihll''! ,na, the Germans will reach MoSr'". ;e evidently they are convince" they get there they Will nave ". luck than did Napoleon Boflapal 'o Troy Times.
 M,n,, women arc said to be em-
 ,,o1,od ;n the krupp works a present. ,,x;no big guns is such a rest fu1 occupation for women ana so a,,+ and so refined, and all that
 
 Rochester Union.
 Tho fact that your female relatives
 oan carry picnic luncheon baskets
 +u,, or three miles over rough road
 doos not mean that they could lug
 one and one-half pounds of beefsteak
 wrapped in a brown paper parcel- Meriden Journal.
 The president of China is profound lv moved by conditions in Mexico. Thus China has at last entered the family of civilized nations by find- ing some other nation to look down upon.-New York Evening Post.
 Turkey is taking her poets t0 the front to inspire them to write songs, which in turn will inspire the Turk ish trops. Possibly putting the poets on the front line to recite their poems to the foe would cause a hastN retire. ment on the part of the allies.- Water-town Times.
 A Gotham policeman was appointed on Friday, the thirteenth, and his second day on the force made a star arrest of two burglars. It was hard luck for the burglars, it is true, but it was very good fortune for the police man, so even luck depends much on the point of view.-Ba fillmore Ameri- can.
 Adolphus, count of Gloves, in 1881, founded the Order of Fools, for hu- lnane and and charitable purposes And some one meanly suggests that they are still taking in new members. Telegram.
 How would you like to be shot at sunrise asks a syndicate writer. we know of none who would, but if we can judge by appearances there are many who don't mind being half shot at sunset, says the Houston Post. Now Haven Unon
 If the German government is wise it will listen to the counsel of repre- scntatiV Germans who advise against the annexation of Belgium. Nothing could be more harmful for the future of the empire-New Haven Journal Courier.
 The fact that so far half million iron crosses have been conferred by oo,,t i1,f O
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02
aEssIE,s LESSON.

Bessie Carol was a good little girl
most of the time, but she had every
reason to be, for her father and moth
er gave her everything she could wish
for, and as she was never really bad
they seldom had to cross her.
But her mother discovered that
when she could not do just as she
wished she looked very sober and
sulked.
Her mother. of course, loved her
very dearly, and she wanted everyone
to love her little girl. so she made up
her mind that when the opportunity
presented itself she would teach Bes.
sic lesson that she would under.
stand and bring before her, If posi-
BILE, the fact that to have her own
way was not always best for her hap
piness.
Bessie had very pretty dresses and
hats, and one day in the early spring
she wanted to wear new hat and car
ry new parasol which had been sent
home the day before.
Il am sure It will rain before you re-
turn from Sunday school," her mother
said; you had better wear your other
hat and wait until the weather is more
settled. 1t is early and you will have
plenty of times to wear the new one"
Bessie began to cry: Il want to
wear my new hat" she said, land
carry my parasol. l do not believe 1t
will rain at all today"
Stop crying" said the mother, land
listen to me. do not think 1t best you
should wear the new hat, but you can
do as you like, and whatever happens
you must take the consequences"
Bessie put on her new hat and took
the parasol. and she was all smiles
when she went out of the door. At the
gate she met her father you better
not wear that pretty hat" he said; II
think it will rain, and an umbrella
will be of more use than that little
parasol."
Mother said l might" said Bessie.
mo, DEAR" said her mother, who was
standing on the steps, II said you
could do as you wished, but | advised
you not to wear them today; you are
doing so because you wish to have
your own way"
Bessie went to Sunday school feel
ing sure that her mother was mis-.
taken about the rain, but when she
came out it was pouring. She waited
until the shower was over and then
ran for home, but she had only gone a
short distance when the rain came
down again. and before she could
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02

reach a place of safety she was
drenched.
While she was standing in a door
way waiting for the rain to cease a
red drop fell IN her dress. "Ohl dear.
thought Bessie, 81 ran so fast that my
nose is bleeding" but when another
drop fell, and 1t was not from her
nose, she looked at the rim OF her hat
and found 1t was the color from the
little red roses. Then she looked at
her parasol. II was wet and there
were red spots on 1t where II had
rubbed against the roses as she held
it over her head in the rain. Her
feet were wet and she looked like a
little kitten who had been dipped into
a pail OF water
II cannot get any wetter." she said
at last; Il will run as fast as can for
home" Her mother took OFF the wet
clothes and gave her a hot bath, but
she did not mention the spoiled ar.
ticles. and Bessie thought they were
forgotten.
The next day when she came from
school her mother was ripping the
trimming from Der hat. Then she told
Bessie to take It to Jane and ask her
to press II. Bessie did as she was
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02
The Mystsry.

Once there was man who W.
quietly performing a task which
aroused the greatest curiosity among
the innocent bystanders. None of
them had ever seen anything of the,
kind being done before nor had the
slightest comprehension of what it
was nor why it should be. The crowd
was constantly augmented by more.
corners and the mystifcation grew to
an almost uncomfortable extent. Final
ly sage appeared and to him was
put the query, What is the strange
thing that man is doing?"
He is minding his own business
replied the sage, and passed on.-Ex-
change.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02
AMUSING GAME OF MEMORY
Players Sitting in Circle Pay Forfeits
for Mistakes and Also When
Caught Laughing.

This is a game of memory. in which
you pay forfeits for mistakes and also
for laughing,
The players sit in a circle, explains
the Philadelphia Record. One begins
by saying, solemnly, "One old OK open.
ing oysters" Everybody repeats this
in turn. Then she begins again, "One
old OK opening oysters; two tired tur'
ties trotting to Trenton" This goes
round the circle. The next repetition
is, "One old OK opening oysters; two
tired turtles trotting to Trenton;
three tame tigers taking tea" This
is repeated by each one, always begin
ming at zone old OK" adding a new
ALTERATION each time. Some exam
pies are given, but 1t is more fun to
make them up as you go along.
-Four fat friars fishing for frogs"
Five fairies fighting furious fire.
flies."
Six soldiers shooting snipe."
Seven salmon sailing southwark"
Eight elegant engineers eating
eggs
Mine nimble noblemen nibbling
nuts"
Ten tall tinkers tentatively toll
ing"
Eleven earnest emigrants eating
early eggplants."
Twelve terrible tablebearers tell
ing truths"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02

the pins. With little rack like the
one shown in the illustration. the in.
terest in the game may be increased
considerably. 1t not only helps in set.
ting the pins rapidly, but insures a
good setting with the proper spacing
between the pins. 1t is very simple
to make, as it consists of triangular
piece of wood with ten holes bored
into it at the proper places, the dimen-
sions of which will be governed by the
size of the pins, and three supports.
The pins are dropped in the holes and
the rack lifted from them
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02
Rough on the Dog.

Here is another way of wheedling a
too tender-hearted public out OF the
living you are toe lazy to work for.
This is the trick: A shabbily dressed
man. with a clever dog as a confed.
crate, strolls along crowded street
and losses into the gutter piece OF
stale bread The next minute you see
Joth the man and the dog rolling ~
the dirt and apparently lighting say
aFaly for possession OF the bread. The
crowd that assemblies showers small
coins upon the supposed starving man.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02
s SUDDEN DEATH
Caused by Disease of the Kidneys

The close connection which exists
between the heart and the kidneys is
well known nowadays. AS soon as
kidneys are diseased, arterial tension
Is increased and the heart functions
are attacked. When the kidneys no
longer pour forth waste, uremic poi
soning occurs, and the person dies and
the cause is often given as heart dis
ease, or disease of brain or lungs.
II is good insurance against such a
risk to send 10 cents for large trial
package OF 'Anuric'--the latest dis
covery OF DR.. Pierce. Also send a
sample of your water. This will be
examined without charge by expert
chemists at DR.. Pierce's Invalids' Ho-
tel, Buffalo, N. Y. When you suffer
from backache, frequent or scanty
urine, rheumatic pains here or there,
or that constant tired, worn-out feel
ing, it's time to write DR.. Pierce, de-
scribe your symptoms and get his
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02

told and brought II back, but when
her mother began trimming the hat
with the pressed ribbon she asked I:
Are you going to give 1t to the cooks
little girl?"
NO." answered her mother, this ia
the only hat you have"
But, mother, you do not expect me
to wear that hat" exclaimed Bessie;
1T is stained and the ribbon looks
faded"
Il have fixed It as we'll as could"
said her mother. You will have to
wear it until II is time for a white
hat"
81 shall have to have a new para.
SOL" said Bessie: that one is covered
with red marks"
"You will have to go without one
this summer" her mother replied.
Bessie began to cry.
60 to your ROOM" said her mother,
until you can stop crying and think
about what | told you Sunday"
After a while she came out.
Il should have listened to you and
not worn the hat or carried the para
sol. l am sorry am so willful." she
said.
Il hope you will remember this" her
mother told her, "for as you grow
older you will learn that no one has
their own way In this world, and It Is
easier for you to learn that now than
when you are a woman"
The hat caused Bessie many uncom.
Portable hours, but she wore 1t bravely
through the season without complain.
ing.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02

medical opinion, without charge-ah-
solutely free. This "Anuric' of DR..
Pierce's is 81 times more active than
lithia, for It dissolves uric acid in the
system, as hot water does sugar.
Simply ask for DR.. Pierce's Anuric
Tablets. There can be no imitation.
Every package Of "Anuric' is sure to
be DR.. Pierce's. You will find the sig
nature on the package just as you do
on DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription,
the ever-famous friend to ailing
women. s.s l,t
Worry is a frequent cause and
sometimes a symptom of kidney dis
ease. Thousands have testified to inn
mediate relief from these symptoms
after using DR.. Pierce's Anuric Tablets
for the kidneys and backache.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
makes weak women strong, sick
women well. No alcohol. Sold in
tablets or LIQUID.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02
Goal Tor rhousands Of Years.

The >esults Of the investigation of
the worlds coal resources undertaken
by the International Geographical con-
gress in 1913, have Just been pub
lished. They show that there is a re-
serve Of unmined coal estimated at
7,39S,56l 100000 of tons, of which two
thirds are situated in North America
between the Rocky mountains and the
Appalachians.
At the present annual consumption
is about 1,SOO,OCO,OOO tons, there is
enough coal in sight to last nearly
5000 years at the present rate of
consumption, and it must be remem-
bered that South America and Africa
are still largely unexplored.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02
CONVENIENCE OF PIN SETTER
Chief Drawback to Very interesting
Home Game Removed by InVen.
ton of Wooden Rack.

Bowling with set of small tenpins,
which can be purchased at depart.
ment store, is very interesting game,
writes F. X. Howard of Los Angeles
in Popular Mechanics. The chief
drawback however. is the setting OF
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02
Very Simple.

How can you sell these shirts for
ninety-eight cents if they are worth
two dollars apiece. as you say they
are?"
It's like this. The goods were so
popular that the manufacturer couldn't
make them fast enough to supply the
demand, so he failed, and we bought
his entire stock at sacrifice"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02
DON'T MIND PIMPLEs
cuticura Soap and Ointment viii Ban
lsh Them. Trial Free.

These fragrant supercreamy emol.
lients do so, much to cleanse, purify
and beautify the skin, scalp. hair and
hands that you cannot afford to be
without them. Besides they meet
every want in toilet preparations and
are most economical.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02

who sheds copious tears OF gratitude.
The dog gets lost in the shufie. but
soon rejoins his owner and the two re-
peat the performance as often as may
be necessary.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02
As TO Carnets.

May-Carpets are curious things,
mamma.
May-Although they are bought by
the yard, they are worn out by the
feet.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02
Neither Payer Nor TeIIer.

THE idea of calling that man in
the cage a paying teller" exclaimed
young Mrs. Green. Why, asked him
to tell me how much my husband had
in the bank and to please give it to
me, and, do you know, he would nei-
Their tell me nor pay me Boston
Transcript.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02
Patient Resignation.

Can't you persuade your husband
to work."
II spose could" replied the weary
looking woman. But be couldn
work 70 suit anybody. might as well
keep him nome and find fault with MIN
myself as turn him oY strangers.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02

SOAP is STRONGLY ALKALINE
and constant use will burn out the
scalp. Cleanse the scalp by shampoo
ing with La Creole" Hair Dressing,
and darken, in the natural way, those
ugly, grizzly hairs. Price. S1O0.-AdV.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02

I'm trying to economize this year,
but my wife and daughters are deter
mined to go to Florida for the winter"
What are you going to do about
it?"
We'll, seeing they've all combined
against me, suppose I'll have to nego
tiate loan for the allies"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02
To Fortify the System
Against Winter Cold

Many users of GROVES TASTEIE SS chill
TONIC make It a practice to take q number Of
bottles in the fall to strengthen and fortify the,
system against the culd weather during the
winter. Everyon- knows the tonic effect of
Quinine and Iron which this preparation CON
tains in a tasteless and acceptable form It
purities and enriches the blood and builds uT,
the whole system. 5Oc.-Adv.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02
HopefuI.

The New Parson--Well, I'm glad to
hear you come to church twice every
Sunday.
Tommy-Yes. I'm not old enough
to stay away yet.-London Opinion.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02

IMITATION IS slNcEREsT FLATTERV
but like counterfeit money the imita-
ton has not the worth of the original.
Insist on La Creole" Hair Dressing
it's the original. Darkens your hair in
the natural way, but contains no dye.
Price $1.00.--Adv.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02

1t is also well to remember that
there is no special distinction in be-
ing a fool.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02

There are good many jokes, but
the one on the hungry wolf that kills
a sheep is about the best of the lot.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02

More often than not the inside tip
fails to win out
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-12-02

DON'T TAKE VOCAL LESSONS BEFORE
READING "The Perfect Voice" A copy sent
Tree. II tells OF q simple method OF vitalia-
ing tho vocal organ that gives Increased
etrength. range and beauty OF tone TO any
voice Perfect Felse Insiaa i8i4G HsuTost Ryd chsals
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-16
RESULT YEsTERpAY

. National League. - Chicago 5,
New York 2 !; Philadelphia 4, st. Louis
8; Boston 5, Pittsburgh 2; Brooklyn
A, Cincinnati 2.
American League Philadelphia 5,
Chicago q; Boston 4, Cleveland 8;
St. Louis 5, Washington 2; st. Louis
4, Washington 3.
Federal League. - Chicago 6, St
Louis 5; Brooklyn 4, Baltimore 2;
Newark 4, Buffalo 8.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-16
STANDING OF THE CLUBS
National League

WI. Pct. WI. Pct.
Phila- Al 80 .554Pfttsb'h SO 80 SOC
Chicago ~ IS .545I IN. York "a 80 .472
Br'klyn 40 So .526I Cincin' ii 80 So .451
St.Louis Al 40 sos Boston "a 43 .442
American League
W. L. Pct. WI Pct.
Chicago 81 % .63sI Wash'n SO Al .468
Boston 48 % .632IStLouis Al SO .4O3
Detroit .48 81 .608lPhila.4 -. % 48 BIT
N.YOrk 40 80 .506t CIeVePn. % 40 1854
Federal League
w. L. Pct. W. L. Pct.
Chicago IS 90 .5S4fNeWark AZ 50 .525
K.City AS 33 l57TlBrOok'n IS As 1852
StLOUis44 80 71lBufalo IA 40 .41O
Pittsbyh Al 35 .539IBalt. ..29 40 1872
TO- r.. 10 D.