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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11

j. r. Shook, northeast of Mex
leo, paid the top price, $500, for
a big fine span Of mare mules at
Carter & Sons sale north Of
Mexico last week. Some of the
cattle sales were: Cow and calf,
Joe Considine, 1863; COW and calf,
Geo.. Fisher, 500; COW and calf,
Geo. Fisher, SOL; black cow, Bill
Byars, 81; black Angus COW,
Geo. R. johnson, $49; black heif-
er, B. R. Middleton, $50; 2-year-
old COW, Geo. Fisher, $51; com
ing 3-year-old COW, Pate eau
thorn, SOL; black heifer, Pate
Cauthorn, $54; two black heifers
Whitley Johnson, $53 each; three
black heifers, Geo. Snyder, SOL
Jersey heifer, Considine & Bon
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11

The Extention Department of
the College of Agriculture Col
umbia, Mo-, is promoting the boys
and girls club work of this state.
A bulletin has recently been issued
which explains the plan and or
ganization of the work; a copy of
this bulletin will be sent upon
application. l hope to see as
many districts in Audrain County
organize as possible. The following
clubs are now doing good work in
many counties of the state: corn
clubs, tomato clubs, poultry clubs
and sewing clubs. If possible
secure a leader who will meet with
the boys and girls once month
during the summer. This will not
be a great burden and it will be
source of great helpfulness to the
young people. If, however, nc
one can be secured to serve as
local leader, organize a club anc
send the names of the members t.
me. The lesson heets will be sen
them and they will be able t.
carry on the work. Early mex
fall we hope to arrange for a loca
exhibit of every club organized il
the county in order to shOy
patrons and parents what the boy
! and girls are doing We hope ais
to arrange a countyfair which vii
be an event worth while. | as
4 the hearty cooperation of ever
Y teacher, patron and child in thi
work. Help to put Audrai
!. County in the lead in this edr
cational movement.
w. Clyde Johnson,
County Sup't of Schools.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11
A PROPHET
His Home People Celebrate His
Birthday With Him

Every rule has it exceptions.
A prophet sometimes does have
honor in. his own country.
Rev. A. &. Burch who is con-
Quoting the big revival in Mex
leo was born and reared in the
vicinity of Laddonia and Tues
day of this week his old friends
and neighbors of that splendid
community invited him back
home that they might help him
celebrate his 38th birthday. A
sumptuous feast was spread in a
large hall and everybody was
there and all ate and joy and
fraternity and good feeling was
unconfned.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burch and two
children, Hon. Walter Burch
Mrs. DR.. E. A. Lotion and Miss
es Mamie and Nellie Pulls at.
tended the big dinner from this
city.
No man anywhere has warmer
and better friends than Rev
Burch. May he live a hundred
years to do good in the world,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11
A PRETTY WEDDING
Former Mexico Girl and Promi-
nent r. r. Man Married

A pretty wedding was solemn
lied at the home of the bride S
mother, Mrs. Grace Fletcher, on
Sunday, March 7, 1915, at 4 30
p. M, when her daughter, Flos-
sic Faith, and Mr.. James B.
Willis were united in marriage
by Rev. w. M. Kelley.
The house was beautifully
decorated with ferns and car
nations.
The bride was attired in a
tailored suit of blue and carried
a shower boquet of white carna.
tions, while the groom wore the
conventional black.
The groom holds a lucrative
position on the Cotton Belt r. r.
and is an exemplary young man
while the bride is an attractive
young lady and has many
friends here. After a visit to
relatives they will be at nome in
Pine Bluff, Ark.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11

Frank James is the new presi-
dent of the Audrain County Mu-
tual Telephone Company, and
Noble Barnes vice-president. Val
Erdel, of Rush Hill, and F. P.
Martin, of Auxvasse, directors.
Members of the company are in
favor Of submitting the question
of connections with Laddonia anc
the east part Of the county to the
State Commissioner terms cannot
be agreed upon otherwise at al
early date.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11

George Kellerhals, president of
the Benton City Bell Dramatic
Club, with said club, is getting
ready to give the people Of that
locality a great treat next Sat
urday night when the four-act
drama, "Dora Thorne,'' will be
presented. Music by the Benton
City Orchestra. Proceeds at the
door for the benefit of the Pres
byterian church.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11
WANT ITEMS.

For Sale.-Full-blood S. O..
Buff Orpington cockerels and eggs
for setting. Prices reasonable.
j. d. Greer, Mexico, Mo. If
CHOICE FARM FOR SALE
800 acres in Washita county,
Oklahoma. The banner county of
the state. 220 acres in cultivation.
All tilable- fenced and cross
fenced with woven wire. Highly
improved. Good buildings.
100 acres growing wheat, 30
acres alfalfa, 10 acres young bear
ing orchard. Located six miles
from Cordell, Okla. the County
seat. Good roads. This County
has a population of about $4,000
of the best class of citizens, many
of whom are Germans. Price,
$4,000 per acre. VIII give terms,
I'll. G. Dorney, Cordell, Oklahoma
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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11

About twenty friends Of Miss
Fay Boatman helped the latter to
celebrate her birthday in a truly
joyous fashion at he home on
North Washington last Monday
afternoon. After a series of
games, the hostess invited guests
to the dining room where the
dainty color scheme of pink and
white was brought out in the re-
freshments. The table had for
centerpiece pink carnations sur
rounded by eleven pink lighted
candies. Miss Fay was assisted
by her mother, Mrs. Boatman, and
Mrs. Harmon. The hostess was
the recipient of many pretty gifts
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11
THE WEATHER.

Snowy weather all last week,
but the beautiful" began to
leave us Monday, and now the
wild onions in the woods are
coming, the robin is here, the
ball players are going south,
sassafras tea is ripe, the boys
are getting ready for their mar
BILE games-spring is close at
hand.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11
Ths EarIy Chiek

Gets the early worm and
they are usually Fayorite in
cubator chicks. They are
healthier and better hustlers
The Favorite sells for Sill
$l4 and SIG, according t.
size.
L. Roy Ferris.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11

The Bell Dramatic Club will
present the four-act drama,
"Dora Thorne," at Benton City
Saturday night, March -. Ad-
mission Is and 25 cents. Pro
ceeds for the benefit of the Pres
byterian church. Dick Roberts,
world champion whistler, will
whistle between acts. Everybody
invited.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11
MARTINSBURG ITEMS.

Mrs. Minnie Walker went over
to Columbia Friday, to spend a
few days with her daughter Helen
who is attending Stephens college.
Mrs. Dick Debo of WeIlsville
visited friends in town Monday.
John H. Stuart of Laddonia was
calling on friends here Sunday.
Mr.. BARLEY Arvin of Benton
City was the guest of friends here,
Sunday.
Lewis Slavens of Mexico made
visit here Sunday.
Miss Dorthy Seeker, attending
school in Kirksville, is home for
few days.
Divers Chapman is visiting with
relatives in Holiday.
Chas Scott made a business trip
to Mexico Friday.
G. T. Payton was a passenger
to Wellsville Monday evening.
Mrs. Gillaspie returned home
from Centralia Tuesday after q
pleasant week with her daughter
Mrs. BIB. Daniels.
Miss BeuIah Peery was a Mex
, ico visitor, Tuesday.
Sam Bishop of Mexico was il
town Tuesday on business.
Deputy Sheriff Barnett was il
town Tuesday on business.
Miss Ruth Garrett of Rush Hill
is the guest of Miss Irene Gillaspie
Fred jacob, Sr. visited Dr..Henry
) jacob in Ferguson Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Paschang has beef
quite i'll. G. E.Pike is on the sicl
list this week.
! Charles Scott was a Mexico visito
Friday.
Miss Edna Ernst of Benton wa
4 guest of her aunt, Mrs. J.T. Yelton
j Miss Pauline Moser visited he
aunt, Mrs. r. G. Hale, in FultO
d several days of last week.
Miss Cashie Ryan spent Sunda
with home folks in Montgomery
. Rev. 7. White filled his al
u pointment at Culver Sunday,
0 Juhn Stuart of Laddonia was
1t visitor here Sunday. r. W. TaI
% lor made a business trip to PER-
It Friday. Mrs. Gus Tellman an
al Mrs. Joe Sandbothe were sho
N ping in Wellsville Monday. Mr.
W w H. Coil of Benton City visitC
rs here Monday.
so The house occupied by Mo
ii Corder on the Norman Davis far
TX was burned on last Sunday.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11

The Mexico Shoe Factory IS
working on a contract for $4,000
of their MARY Jane" shoes. Hur-
rah for Mary Jane and the Shoe
Factory. Hope this will put 200
idle folks Of the city to work at
once.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11

Mr.. and Mrs. JAS. Holloway of
near Rowena visited this week
with their daughter, Mrs. Henry
Dean, of this city, Mr.. Holloway
is a leading stockman of the
west end.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11
THE COUNTRY DOCTOR
The Drama Played With Great
Success at Rush Hill

"The Country Doctor" as
T esei.Ced by the Rush Hill
Union Bible School Saturday
night at Doolin S hall was a de-
cided success. Each individual
carried his or her part out to
perfection, and we can praise no
one in particular without giving
due credit to all. However, the
acting of Miss Lila Stuart, who
received her part only a few
days previous to the date set for
the play, was a commendable
feature.
Miss Stuart who took the part
of Agnes Gilbert in the leading
female character roll, was very
ably assisted by Mr.. G. Victor
Ford who took the part of the
Doctor. The enthusiasm and GU
riosity of the audience was held
at a high point by them until
the plot which alone by circum-
stances, (the play not having
the presence of a villian) threw
Isuspician and disgrace on Miss
Gilbert was cleverly disclosed by
Walter Melahn in the roll of the
Town Constable.
These characters were most
ably assisted, and the monotony
and seriousness of the plot elimi-
mated by the fun made by Erie,
a darby character, by Albert
Davis; Mr.. and Mrs. Birch by
Mrs. Clara Peery and A. P.
Heinicke respectively and Dolly
BrittOn and Howard Wayne, by
Miss Maude COrnett and Clyde
Shoupe respectively, very much
in love with each other. Philip
Melahn as Zebediah Bum, a ho-
tel loafer; Miss Lille Lower as
a Hotel Maid with aspirations
and Miss Anna Miller as Susan
Pinner the Doctors Housekeep-
er, were filed with such deserv-
ing credit as makes us feel they
ought to be something more
than amateurs.
The hall was filed to its seat.
ing capacity, regardless of the
bad roads and weather condi,
tons, and owing to several re
: quests for a repetition, the play
was again presented on Wednes
day night. If favorable date
can be secured for the Opera
House at Laddonia, the play will
.lso be presented there.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11

Coontz & Helm of this county
sold Al steers on the St. Louis
market last week. They averaged
1858 lbs. and sold at 1925. The
cattle we're feed three months or
corn, alfalfa hay, and cottonseec
meal.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11

sail, 81; three black cows, Will
fey johnson, $33, $35, and $37
Hereford bull, Pate Cauthorn,
1858; Short-horn bull calf, Consi.
dine & Bonsall, $40; bull calf, j.
T. johnson, $27.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11

Two divorces were granted in
the Circuit Court this week
Luther Saunders VS.. Dora A.
Saunders and Willie A. Farris
VS.. VIM. Farris.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11

De Witt Masters, the genial
and happy editor of the Perry
Enterprise, while in Mexico
Tuesday on his way to Fulton
paid the Message short call.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11

Read that ordinance published
in the Message this week pro
hibiting the storing of intoxicat-
ing liquors. The City Council
passed the ordinance unani-
mously.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11

Miss Anna Ball of WentsvilIe
returned home Wednesday after
a pleasant visit with the family of
DIR. A. G.. Moore and Miss Annie
Moore.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11

Mrs. j. j. Hickman writes that
they reached their new home at
Valley Junction, Iowa, and found
an 8inch snow on the ground. She
promises a letter for publication.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11

Marriage license was granted
in Mexico this week to Mr..
Wade Stewart and Miss Grace
Morris, both of Laddonia.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11

For limited time you can get
the Message and the Kansas
City Weekly Star one year for
One Dollar. Get in on this offer
Quick if you want two good pa
pers for the price of one. #
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11

S. F. Larue changes his address
from Laddonia to Saunemin, Ill.
In renewing he says he can't get
along without the Mes sage.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11
Take a Look at

Your old cook stove and
see if you do not need a new
one, a dandy Superior for
$1,000 with seven pieces of
aluminium free.
L. Roy Ferris.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11
Money to loan on improved
arms. See Williams & Sharp.

S. p. Emmons & Son will sell
a lot of good Shorthorn bulls at
Mexico, March goth. Write for
catalog.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11

j. G. Delaporte of Laddonia
paid the Message a pleasant call
while he was in Mexico Saturday.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11

Breeding ewes at Sid Powell's
sale last week sold as high as $12.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11
The Wright New Baby.

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
r. Wright, Tuesday afternoon,
an 81 Id. baby girl. Robert is
lgleeful and stepping around
spuffed up with pride.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11

If you do not need a table cloth
now you will little later, and by
buying now you save money.
Ricketts, s. Emnions d. G. Co.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11
AN ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT THE
KEEPING, STORING FOR, OR DE-
LIVERING TO, ANOTHER PER-
SON, INTOXICATING LIQUORS,
In THE CITY OF MEXICO.
Be it ordained by the Council Of
the City Of Mexico as follows:


SECTION l. No person shall
keep, store or deliver for or to
another person, in the City of Mex
leo, any Intoxicating liquors of any
kind whatsoever.
SECTION ?. Provided, how
ever, that nothing in this ordinance
shall be construed to prohibit any
person from ordering liquor for his
own or family use, where such liquor
is sent direct to the person using
the same.
SECTION 8. Amy person vio-
lating the provisions of this ordinance
shall be deemed guilty of INSIDE
meanor and fined not less than $4,000,
nor more than 100000, or impris-
onment in the city prison for not less
than sixty days, nor more than one
year, or by both such fine and inn
prisonment.
SECTION 4. This ordinance
shall be in effect from and after its
passage by the council, it's approval
by the mayor and publication as pro-
vided by law and the ordinances of
the city.
Passed this Sth day of March, 1915.
j, w. DRY,
President of the Council.
Approved this eth day of March, 1915.
j. w. DRY. Mayor.
Attest: WALLACE DEARING,
(sEALl City Clerk.
Mexico, Santa Re & Perry Trac-
ton 90.
Leaves Mexico Leaves Moline
| TOO a. m. 500 a. m.
$3.50 a. m. 1880 a. m.
1:30p.m. freight trip $50 pm.
Il 400 p. m. 4;45 p. m.
Sunday Schedule
Leaves Mexico Leaves Moline
$3.50 a. m 9;30a. m.
/ 80 p. m. 2:SO p. m.
400 pm. 4:45 p. m.
j. d. Bates, Supt,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11

Old papers for sale at Message
office.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11

San silk, all colors; white ex-
copied. During our Removal
Sale, 3 spools--------------10c
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11
A Woman Said:
DRESS SPECIAL

Children's bingham dresses;
fast colors: light and dark plaid;
ages 3 to 6 years. SOC sellers.
Removal Sale price -------- 39c
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-03-11

The talk of Audrain county.
Those S1.00 wolfe and lawn
waists that we are offering dur
ing our Removal Sale at----49c
Notice display in our show win
dow.
Gunnison news-champion., 1915-05-21

News-Champion Correspondence
Tuesday. May IL.
A social dance WAS held at the hall
Friday night
Herbert Andrews was here from
Gunnison for few days recently.
Sanford Zeigler and party from Iols
were at the hot springs a few hours
Sunday.
Geo. Andrews came over from his
ranch on the Tomichi Monday. Hi.
daughter, Mrs. Clarence Radeks &C.
companied him home for a short visit
Among those who visited Gupnisor
tins week were: Mrs. II. Radeka. Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Andrews. VIII Sam
mons. W. P. Sammons and wife and
Jack Jardine.
Owing to the inclemency of the
weather. Good Roads Day" was post
poned until Saturday but a good force
was out and the roads were worked in
the VARIOUS places and very much I'M
proved The lsdie. served dinner .ra
supper at nhe hall.
Gunnison news-champion., 1915-05-21
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s"wso hanspt<n CosrssSosoeses
"Wednesday. MAJ Il.
Viii Spain wss W from Lodge SUN
day.
hrs. Weiss l<st Sssusday for Center.
C0so.
Chss. Tsft wss W from Sspinsro
Friday
Mike kelseher wss IN from vuicsa
Saturday.
Mike volE,s hes been on the s,ck hist
for . few days.
Mrs. o. A. Wilt spsat few days is
Gunnisen lsst week
h. L. Roseubsum received . new
grain seeder last week.
viii Cobbs. John Howard and Oscar
Dunn we're in frow3 Cebolla valley last
week.
Jack Bell is doing hot of improve
ment work on the old Tuttle place ct
Halls Spur
Gunnison news-champion., 1915-05-21

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that - sl~ssd v sh~ary ssA cuL
tivstss isA<alsse. cass1sw Astsss
II study thss ss~ positive Dr.
ssroyer. II suslstss tAss ~ -
asudsd Tor islkvidsal trisnyA
w the wersd VI w0s-k aHd sckieve-
nseut.
Gunnison news-champion., 1915-05-21
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Hswe-CAa0V4sa CssssaOsa1soss:
Tuesday, May IL.
Mrs. H. Watson entertained the EN-
broidery club in q very unique manner
this wesk.
Mfs. A. J. johnson and Boyd are
spending the week with Miss Luella
johnson in Gunnison.
Chris Denham and VIM. TarkingtoD
have rented the Brown building and are
going to open pool hall. Times are
picking up.
The ladies of Ohio City have organ
lied basket ball team and expect 10
hold the worlds championship before
the season is over.
The dance in Ohio City last Saturday
evening was well attended. There vss
quite . number from Pitkin, Cunnissa.
Pariin and few from Doyle.
There is going to be q dance in the
opera house Saturday evening, May l5.
given by the base ball club. EVERYBODY
ought to help, as it is for a good cause
Doyle base ball boys came over to
Ohio Sunday and won the game by 10
to Is. We think our boys did very well
as they have hot had any practice at all.
Gunnison news-champion., 1915-05-21
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Sews- Che mpion C0rreaUoaAeuc<

ews-Chs mpton CorreeUoaAeuct
Tuesday, Nay IL. |;
George Rush killed beer up Beaver
creek Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rush we're Psouis
visitors Saturday.
Eric Erickson has moved his family
up to their ranch on the Anthracite.
Mr. s1d Nm. Berg, Mn. Mckee end
ors. Wsite drove to Paonia Saturday.
Jsck JsnninGs, - deputy county ss-
sessor 10 making his rOsads in this
eoustry.
nrs; Nesd ysseN Ass sose tO hotcA-
eiss 70 stav . csspk q wseks st Rsy
heaosa1's.i go - 49,. .
Ben - nr. ssA41rs. Csseee strsess,
. bog, tAe. 3ssA.sf Apsik - ssAsir. ~
crssh rsacA.A-- AsSnA
q Mr.. We,kss We ct Pssaia setuesey
psrehesiaGh ~. Mn ses~ .vhieA H.
tssk wish IN 10 ~ ssseA - tke
hsaAyl
U nrs. meNa,lyoanA AsssAter, Lillie're-
tssnst fpsa thsir tripjto P.oni& rsss.
Asy sndo~sss..sp..so::sheisS Spring scrssf
rascA.
Gunnison news-champion., 1915-05-21
ISps6as Rei.Ma
SpeGsg Osaalis

Ssys sh~ Pssasse CAisosais;
-"Tk< E<pslSSss ksss esssainly
y<.icx~ oar ssstSussots = ehs ~
Io~iAg:"
Ne have r~<ssssj sAs sUsAusss
term t.olsetsa ~ tA< 6tste
t~sch~rs' Cs'lss.ee ri Gu~ss~y. Tks
bulhrtta ~ sttrsctively &ottss ~
hot the extreuss uss II sing'lvGsd
ss'sahsx oe sts every pAgv ss<'sir
tAs eSsssct We can accustom our-
ssases To ssssiag throagh sg~iirs
thru. and though tho" bat to
trshold schesa sgs.lssd ''scosd.
taught, ''tsut," pract,ee, ''prae-
tn" Religious, ''vslsgiss. " ready.
''F-dy," class, ''csss," following.
''fe'lle,sax." knowledge .'ksol
edge, kRow, ''kno," cos~sdered,
''coasidsrd, charscteristic.
''earacteristic." &c scieGees.
''sisse-" geagrsphy, ''geog
rsfy," sr~ AR" t*.Iow, '-tsso,"
ssens sothiag Iess To Ne than
sscriIeee of the English language.
The etymology II words is one
VI thu most interesting of stud'es
A studeut familiar with the roots
O words has no trouble with
spelIsag, but sEelling, it is con-
tended. has trscone lost art in
this country. And ii 10 no doubt
truism that the poor and care
Iess svsslIrrs far exesed the correct
and careful photographers. And
what In the reason? The reason
that 80 many children never
master the art of sIelling is, be-
cause the syx,lling of words is sim
ply made q memory drill. Spell
ing N not taught scientifically as
mathematics or the foreign Ian
guages or the natural sciences
but in . mechanical. pseiunctorv
manner. The crusade for q SIM
pliHed spelling is an open charge
against the public school system
oi our country that it has faslsd
to teach s,,slling - il shosld be
taught. The revival oi the Old
iashiossd sps,liAg hess in Boulder
county 10 indeed commeadAble
because it enthusiastically in
telssts our boys and girls in os,e
Il the most imPortsst ssd ssc-
ssaary ssbjects u our commOs
schools, puts . prsmium upon
diligcet study and discounts slip-
shod work.
Uwder the simplifed sV'slling
system, as prscticsd at G~eley
Normal, how easy II is for a care
less student to spell a word ac-
cording to sound and NOT run the
risk Of having his or her paper
marked down for misspelled
words! Simplified spelling, there
lore, encourages laxDess in meth
DDS Of study, tends to make
students careless, makes detailed
work. irksome, destroys lovejfor
hard, earnest plugging that ben-
efits q student mentally and
strengthens character.
The demand in American bust
ness and professional life is for
thoroughly trained men and wo-
men. Our schools have enough
subjects ON their curriculum that
do not require the kind Of study
that teaches boys and girls the
lessons of correctnese and thor
oughness. Spelling is one of the
few subjects that does, and to
bring our boys and girls up ON
an easy course of phonetic spell
ing is to train them in loose,
chaotic habits of study that un-
fit them to specialize in business
or professional work that de-
mands close application and a
mind that can grasp details.
We are not making the charge
that poor spoilers are, as a rule;
careless and inefficient but we do
maintain that simon-pure old
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Gunnison news-champion., 1915-05-21
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