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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

Lee Duncan, of this city, who is sec
retary of the Farm Bureau in Quincy,
Ill, Of which e. w. Rusk, formerly
Farm Adviser in Audrain county, is
at the head, was home Saturday for
visit, and gives glowing account
Of the splendid support being accord
ed the work of Mr.. Rusk, in and
karound Quincy. The Farm Bureau
there has 376 members, mostly farm
ers, who pay $40 year dues. All
of the banks in the county contribute
to fund totalling $500 toward the
| bureaus support. Other funds are
as follows: The G. B. & @. r. r.,
gives $3.50 year, the State $50 a
month and the United States Gov
ernment $50 month.
Mr.. Duncan says the county is pop
ulated with an unusually progressive
class of farmers and all are deeply
interested in the work The women
are also taking an active part in the
movement and doing much toward its
success. Last week Mr.. Rusk made
an automobile tour Of three townships
with government expert and gave
garden demonstrations. The mem
bers of. each township organization
accompanied him and took part in the
work.
Just at present Mr.. Duncan has
been buying lime stone and rock phos-
phate in large quantities for the
farmers and saving them much
money. He has purchased 1900 tons
of alfalfa thus far this season sup
planting the seed they have been us
ing for harder variety. He say
Mr.. Rusk is meeting with splendi'
success as all his Audrain count.
: friends predicted.
A number of Audrain farmers hav'
brought their wheat crop to Mexic'
D market this week in order to eliminat
!. the risk of having it burned up" Of
their hands. Since last Wednesda,
there has been 5000 bushels Of whea
3 brought to the elevators in this city
:. Earl Carter has brought in % goo
loads of wheat the first of this weel
which made something over 1870
$ bushels.
H. Rudisell had 240 bu. of wheat !
: Mexico last week.
Tom Hook has brought his wheat
> Pollock Milling Co. He had los
: bushels of No. wheat.
W. W. Pollock is not through h
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

The Christians cinched the pennant
in the Sunday School League Tuesday,
when they defeated the Methodists 8
to 5. Thus far the have won s games
and lost 8 during the season. They
have one more game to play, but win
or loose, they cannot be overtaken.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12
IKENNETT AGAIN VOTES DRY

Kennett, Mo-, Aug. 10.-In the To-
cal option election yesterday Kennett
remained dry by d majority of SO out
of a total Of sO5. The vote by wards
follows: North Ward, dry 22S; wet,
1888; South Ward, dry, 2O9j wet 2S5.
Jacob E. Meeker, Republican Con-
gressman from the Tenth Missouri
District, delivered speeches for the
vets last week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

threshing yet, but has already ITO
bushels of his own at the mill.
( Milford Berrey has some good No.
8 wheat. He has sold 400 bushels.
Austin Lewis brought in 800 BUSH
els of wheat this week and delivered
it to the Pollock Milling Co.
C. P. Arnold has 11S bushels of
oats that he has marketed.
Winn Brothers delivered some tim
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

hosT encouraging reports concern.
! the large attendance at the Mis-
III Military Academy and Hardin
slege come in from the men work.
H. the field. These are two Of the
schools in the West and deserv.
4 patronage.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12
Canada's War Loss, lO,6sO.

Ottawa, Ont, Aug. 1O.-Announce-
ment was made Monday that Cam
adian casualties up to date number
10,6s0, made up Of 1877 dead; 6,78s
wounded and 2,065 missing.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

Joe wilkins is home from Raine
Lake, Canada, where he has been on
three weeks vacation. Clip Wood
ward who went with Mr., Wilkins is
expected back Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12
Joe Potts. u, Coming

Joe Potts, Jr., of San Antonio,
Texas, formerly of this city, will at
tend the Mexico FairJnext week with
Sutton's Star, one of the fine sad
dlers in the Potts string. Mr.. Potts
IS in Columbia at the Fair this week,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12
m With Typhoid.

Little Miss Caroline Carter, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Carter, is
quite ill with typhoid fever. Mrs
Carter is visiting in Colorado, but
has been sent for and is expected
home at any time.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

/ g. W. STREET and family, of Fay
lte, Missouri, have moved to Mexico
reside permanently and the Ledger
bins our people generally in extend
Rg them cordial welcome. Mr..
'treet says he is going to help make
Hexico greater city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

|THE prospect is good for large
tendance at the Mexico Fair, and
|erchants who want to reach this
|ade should advertise in this weeks
|eekly Ledger. Get your advertising
Immediately and reap the harvest
Ext week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

Captain Burnett, a prominent cit
izen Of st. Louis and a veteran Of the
Civil War, is in Mexico with James
Harrison, Jr., of St. Louis, the guest
Of Master Jim Harrison's uncle, DR..
j. F. Harrison.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

RHE Mexico Brick and Fire Clay
hpany reports business picking up
dly, and is running a full forcs
bill time. The Brick Company is
rge employer Of labor and pays
barge sums in this direction every
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

Selects Three Prize Heref0rd tattIe.
Fulton, Mo-, Aug. 10.--D. ]. Kinser
Of Kansas City, secretary Of the
American Hereford Association, who
is touring the country selecting 40
head Of Hereford cattle for the Amer
lean Royal show in Kansas City in
October, Monday, picked a bull and
two cows from the herd of w. N. Col
lier.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12
AvIATnR At MARTINSBURG

Gerston, an aviator from Kansas
City, has arrived in Martinsburg with
his bi-plane and is assembling for his
flights at the annual Woodmen picnic
in that city Saturday. He is one Of
the prominent flyers in the middle
west.
This picnic is -one Of the most pop
ular given in this part Of the state
and always attracts large crowds
MANY from this city will attend.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

NEXT week is going to be Fair
eek, and you should make your ar
bgements to 90 every day. That is
! way to make Mexico and Audrain
.unty grow and prosper.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12
You are invited to make our store
headquarters during the Fair.
Ricketts, & Emmons D. 9. Co.

T. I. Turley, who suffered q slight
stroke of paralysis of the right arm
and tongue, Monday, is much better
and the chances for his recovery are
very favorable.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

L. 6. Simmons, Of sedalia, has
taken charge OF the Prudential Life
Insurance offices in this city. Mr.
Simmons takes the place Of Mr.. Bark
lev, who was resently transferred to
Lexington. Mr.. Simmons is an ex.
perienced insurance man and the
Ledger takes pleasure in welcoming
him to Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

FHE Great Mexico Fair is only a
he over a week of. Are you ready
aid in making it one Of the best
ever had?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

Mrs. John Sanderson and children
have gone to Jefferson City to be the
guests Of her parents, Governor and
Mrs. Major, for the remainder Of the
summer.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12
Moon Light Picnic.

There will be Moon light picnic at
the Ladies Hall at Skinner, August
Ia. All kinds of amusements and also
refreshments. Everybody invited.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Whitlock, Of
Fresno, Calf, Sunday a fine son,
Mrs. whitlock was Miss Marie Hous-
tou Of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

and Chautauqua, by riding in a new
Moon buggy. Three car loads tG-sel-
ect from. Z. r. Ferris 210-2 wi
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

A marriage license was issued We'd
nesday, to A. P. Miller, Jr., and Miss
Hazel Baier, both Of Kansas City.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

Miss Katie Caldwell, of Bowling
Green, is the guest of Mrs. W. W.
Bolts
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

Candy always fresh and lOc u. At
The Enterprise Store
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

Mrs. F. P. Williams. of Carrollton,
III, is the guest Of her brother, W. G
Rainey, Of this city,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

See our New Blankets and Auto
Robes. Rickettss& Emmons D. G. Go.
wit
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

Special prices in all departments
will save you money,
Ricketts, 4 Emmons D, G. Co. :
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

25es discount on parasols this week
only. Ricketts, & Emmons p. G. Co
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

Wash goods at greatly reduced
prices. Ricketts, & Emmons d. G. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

othy hay to the local dealers this
week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

NatlOnaI StOck Idfus.
Cattle s,4OO, including 200 Southerns
Steady.
Hogs $500. SC higher.
Sheep 1900. Sc lower.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. P. H. Cullen have re-
turned to st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1915-08-12
Stock Notes
LOCAL MARKET.

No. 2 Wheat $1.O5.
New Corn--6Sc and 70.
New Oats-36 and 3S.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-10

the taifeta frock and serge dress.
] saw a particularly attractive COM
bination at one Of the tea rooms the
other afternoon; it was a blouse Of
pale rose colored crepe de Chime, a
shade between coral and old rose,
and was worn with a dark blue
serge suit. This blouse was made
with tucks at the shoulders TO give
fulness over the bust and was trim
med down the front with a graduat-
ed frill Of the crepe; the blouse
closed with round nickel buttons.
Around the high choker collar was
twisted a piece Of black satin rib
bon, above which, reaching almost
to the chm, showed the points of a
stiff white under collar. Another
SUIT Of beige colored serge had a
blouse of creamy yellow crepe en-
broidered with old rose silk. This
fad Of the contrasting blouse is
practical and becoming and should
appeal to many.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-10

The first weighs The mails and
compels
rapidly
business the railroads carried fully
o nothing.
point addition to carrying the mails the rail
travelling
the malls while in transit But the Post Office Department pays
nothing
which merely requires the use post oce apart
although the
only size More than 1900 apartments Of this
and maintained for the exclusive use
Department Failure to for them has been an especial
which Department not hnd
necessary utilize whole
In Though al
and forth
nothing for this
rail
this additional gratis refuse
the mails at ALL
They do ask to have the
to
the of private shippers They merely ask to
railroads adjusted
instead Of four years They also ask that apartment post
reasonable according Lastly they
Office Department cease to require OF them free messenger
Offices either relieve this
fairly for it. These are the reforms the railroads ask OF Con
public confident
and fairness Of American voters
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-10
Princess frOck lIlgh 10 Favor

tTthttss lTOth hlYh w idNuI
Strong rivals to the coat and
skirt are the Princess frocks Of
serge, garbardine or whlpcord;
serge leads. While TRIM and
straight, these do not follow exact.
ly the lines o. the Princess of some
seasons back; they are usually belt
ed, sometimes panelled and yoked.
Belts play an important part this
season. Few costumes but show
them; on the Princess they are often
merely half belts, that is, they
extend from side to side back, sep
arated by a panel at front and back.
This Hat, smooth appearance in
front and back is one of the new
notions this season; all pleats and
gathers are confined over the hips.
Many Of the tailored coat suits
have belts N patent or shiny motor
leather. These are often ornament
ed harmoniously with applique de-
signs Of colored suede; the soft,
dull harmony of the suede makes
effective contrast and lends a dis
tinctive touch to the suit. One sees
also, belts of the same material as
SUIT or dress, piped sometimes with
suede, patent leather, or a vivid
color; the effect Is smart and at
tractlve. Buttons, too, lend their
aid in bringing in the bright touch
of contrast that Is required this sea.
son in our smart dark costumes.
There are some wonderfully at
tractlve buttons of galalIth, mother
Of Pearl trimmed with color, bright
green, blue or rose, and numberless
other novelties IN form and color
ing. On an imported suit of tweed
displayed recently in one Of our
smart shops, ! noticed some extreme
ly smart buttons Of woven leather,
with loops Of leather tor the shanks;
they blended beautifully with the
dark brown mixture Of the tweed
aud we're really the chief attraction
OF the SUIT. These, however
a-e decided novelties and probably
aaot be purchased separately as
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-10
ARE YOU LOOKING OLD?

Old age comes quick enough
without inviting it. Some look old
at forty. That is because they
neglect the liver and bowels. Keep
your bowels regular and your liver
healthy and you Will not only feel
younger but look younger. When
troubled with constipation or bill-
business take Chamberlalns Tablets.
They are intended especially for
these ailments and are excellent.
Easy to take and most agreeable in
effect. Obtalnable everywhere.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-10
FOR SALE

A complete saw and grlst mill
one store building and two houses,
one lOxl5 printing press with type,
full set of watch and clock repair
tools, three head of horses, eight
acres ofland, all in Dalton.
will sell all together or separate
to SUIT. Would take part in trade
M. A. Grant,
2t. Dalton, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-10
OUR WEEKLY
FASHION LETTER
Trim Tailored Suits or FrlaCess irOCks lhens
flith AVenue Oace More.
New York, september 10.

New York, September 10.
The first crisp days Of September
ind our Avenue taking new
sprightlluess, not that it Is ever par.
ticularlY dull or deserted, but there
is a different spirit, Summer visi-
tors have gone their various ways,
aud New Workers have returned,
ready to take up city life again with
Its endless activities. The shops are
showing the fall and winter fash
ions; the dressmaklng establish.
ments have lost their lazy calm, aud
delivery wagons are loading up aud
starting of on trips IRON shop to
home with creations OF furrier,
tailor, modIs,e aud shoemaker.
The DlSnlty OfTaIIOrsd Garments
Soft, fluffy things do very well
for warm days; one relaxes and is
cool, happy, and delightfully."- feml.
nine. But with the first days Of
tall, the tailored drefs or suit Is
donned with feeling that Is almost
akin TO relief; American women,
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-10


whether safety does
with
precise
and mysiiying than before
in
in
only Finally
aid all the designed
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-10

The bill provides that ship nationality shall be Dsr. n
port or the United
not less than eyenthve which each depart@snt s
10 understand
unless forty per eenm the nrt centu IN e seps
year cehtu the third
passage OF this Act
less than able "' VI fauns no'
oeea trade OF the world therefore the original
the snip and the
tne keen competition OF these rival nations
sailor Is obedient
inahnesty that IL ali
uanacihe all
w single hardship TO all the ships
ue cost OF constructing ship higher
snip they
% pa with Japanese the condition
could
driven on But the American ship would only
OF
Tor the Chinese crew but also the greater initial
crews all OF whom speak common language there difficulty
with Oriental
heavy burden while
which the American ship forced
United
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-10

s or 6 doses 666 will break
any case of Chills & Fever, Colds
& LaGrippe; it acts on the liver
better than Calomel and does not
eri3e or sicken. Price 25c.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-10
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because it contains the
well known tonic properties ofQUININE
and IRON. II acts On the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. 50 cents.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-10
COLDS 8 LaGRIPPE No. Six-Sixty-Six

This 10 prescription prepared especially
for MALARIA or CtIILLS {. FEVER.
Five or six doses will break "~1
il taken then as a tonic .
return. II acts on thg fn
Calomel and does u0r .... &c
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-10
To Drive Out Malaria

And Build Up The System
Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking, as the formula is
printed on every label, showing it is
Quinine and Iron in a tasteless form.
The & : drives ont malaria the
Iron Jriiiis up the system. 50 GEMS
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-10
Ralph Peters
On Railway Mail Pay

controversy has been raging in the columns OF the
press between the railroads and the Federal Post once
Department over the question Of proper compensation
for handling the United States mails Mr.. Ralph Peters
Chairman of the Railway Mail Committee, when asked
10 state the railroad side OF the controversy to the
American farmer, said in part:
THE railway mail pay question will be settled-and
settled permanently and with Justice to all concerned
as soon as the American people realize that the whole
subject while seemingly complicated and technical bos
down to a few simple points of fair business dealing
which need be rate expert TO understand.
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-10
William Sproule

The employment of the employer is phase OF the
labor problem not well exploited the employment
Of tho employee but is equally important C the pros
perity OF the country The employer was never known
To go strike TO ask for reduction in hours
yet the trend OF legislatures has been to discourage
his activities. Mr. VIM. Sproule, President OF the South
orn Pacific Company, when asked TO discuss employ
ment from the standpoint OF the employer said in part
1t is the habit OF the time to speak OF unemploy-
ment II Il related only TO those who work for spe.
cihc hourly daily, weekly or monthly wage. 1t is
thought OF chiefly relating TO those engaged in the
hnmhor dmiies OF lie. The acLa amlLe 20 the con-
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-10
OUR PUBLIC FORUM
r. p. SchWerin
On the Seamen's Bill

The American plowmen are interested IN sss .or,.
leIeS Is expensive and likewise humniating 10 have
iute foreign nag every time farmer wants 10 shin
uusneI OF wheat bale OF cotton or a pound of farm
m1ules across the ocean The American farmer Is en-.
70 the protection OF his flag In sending his products
the sea- ana Congress should give such encourage.
70 shppng interests as is necessary 20 meet foreign
.sompeuuon In ocean commerce. recent bin known as
WV seamans Bll became a law under the Presldents
nshs,ure ana Mr. r. p. sohwerin voepresdent OF the
soine mai steamship Company when asked 10 denne
s w ana outline It's effect upon American steamship
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-10
The New COlOred Blouse

One of the innovations of the
season Is the colored blouse or sep.
arate waist with the tailored SUIT.
This fad is probably the outcome
of the little chemisettes Of pink aud
blue that we have been wearing with
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-10

yet. Colored buttons are used
sparingly; ono or two at the closing
of coat or blouse, or one or two on
the glrdle are sufficient.
AWOrd or Two ca Collars
The open throat for general wear
is still fayoule and will probably
hold its own until well into the
winter. High collars, however,
are being advocated by many Of
the leading dressmakers; not the
perfectly straight cboker or stock
Of few years back, necessarily,
although they are smartand becom.
ing TO many, but a collar closed at
the top and open to below the cuive
Of the throat. These are called
"a" collars and are far more youth.
ful aud becoming to most than the
old time high collar. Many women
prefer the high collar for street
wear, with tailored SUIT aud
hat, and even IL il does not become
universal, it wall share favor with
the low, open collar during the WIN.
ter season. i
Pocahontas star herald., 1915-09-10

especially, find the tailored suit or
dress becoming and satisfying.
There is a trimness of line aud a
feeling of being well dressed that
lends her added dignity.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-07-03
WronQ DIAGNOSIS,

One of the prominent clubs of this
city gave a contract for the decoration
of their building in honor of the visit
of the fleet. and the decorator con-
ceived the idea that the word wei
come spelled out in signal flags would
be an appropriate and beautiful design
for the front wall, over the entrance.
t1e asked naval officer for directions,
and, following the code which said
officer wrote out for him, very inter-
esting result was obtained. Judge Of
the surprise of the contractor when an
army officer, happening by, asked: DO
you know what you have written?"
why, welcome" stammered the
decorator.
Not by long shot!" said the army
officer. You have got up there ITO
h with the army."-Life.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-07-03
HINTS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
Compiled by a Substitute While the
Regular Man Was Away From
His Desk.

A good way to save money on your
gas and electric light bills is to spend
your evenings at theaters and restaur-
ants where the management pays for
the lights.
If your husbands hair shows signs
of falling out, try pulling his ears in
stead. They very seldom come loose.
Installment collectors and other un-
desirable callers can be made to keep
their distance by means of ripe toma-
toes served at long range.
A society matron whose position de-
mands that she entertain great deal
more than she can really afford has
discovered that by serving few bird
shot with each portion of guinea hen
the guests can be made to think they
are eating game.
A young wife of our acquaintance
tried for years to break her husband
of the habit of bringing home uneX-
pected guests to dinner. At last she
took the advice of friend and f1irted
desperately with the very next man
her husband invited to the house. After
that there was no more trouble.-New
York World.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-07-03

walk the floor. could not lie down or
sit still sometimes for day and night
at time. was nervous, and had very
little appetite, no ambition, melancholy,
and often felt as though l had not a
friend in the world. After l had tried
most every female remedy without sue
cess, my mother-in-law advised me to
take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. did SO and gained in
strength every day. 1 have now no trou-
BILE in any way and highly praise your
medicine. 1t advertises itself. Mrs.
S. 7. HURLEY, Eldon, Missouri.
Remember, the remedy which did
this was Lydia E. Pinkham' s Vegetable
Compound. For sale everywhere.
1t has helped thousands of women
who have been troubled with displace-
ments, inflammation, liberation, tumors,
irregularities, periodic pains, backache,
that bearing down feeling, indigestion,
and nervous prostration, after all other
means have failed. Why don't you try
it? Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co,
Lynn. Mass.