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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-20
A TEST FOR FARMERS.

We are indebted to the Country
Gentleman for a suggestion that is
worth passing on to the farmers OF
Audrain county. In an editorial in
its current issue this widely read ag-
ricultural paper says that, after all,
the dry weather test ia one of the Sc
verest that the farmer has to meet,
and 1t encourages him to work to
overcome the handicap. The hint
has a practical bearing for crop grow
ers at this time because of the unus-
ually light precipitation so far this
season. .... ...-.s
Drought is a tester of farmers"
says the editor. at tests not only
his knowledge of cultivation and cap
illarity. but more especially their ca
paeity for wrestling with adverse
conditions and overthrowing them.
Plantss like animals, pay for cod
ding. The crop that gets the regu-
ulation number of civilizations ac-
cording to schedule may do as we'll
as the crop that is fused over a lit
tie when the conditions become I'M
favorable. The animal that has its
feed provided and that ia left to eat
may do as we'll as the one that is
petted and catered to alittle now and
then. But the chances are against
both propositions. a
1t goes without saying that the far
mer who gets busy when things are
wrong is the man who will win out
in the long run. 1t may seem at
times that the fates are against him,
but the percentages are in his favor.
1t does not pay to lose heart in ag-
ricluture any more than in any other
occupation. Indeed, 1t seems that
sometimes that the tiller of the soil
has more than his share of troubles
to contend with. There is usually
too much or not enough rainfall, the
weather is abnormally hot or cold,
bugs, hail or disease come when there
IS nothing else the matter and when
crops are most bountiful, prices are
low or ths trust corners the market.
Nevertheless, the farmers are the
most independent people oft he day
and they are the mainstay of society.
A little encouragement now and then
should help them to a position of
even gfeRter influence.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-20
HON. JOHN NJ. ATKINSON.

The Message is for John NJ. At
kinson of Ripley county for Govern
or.
We have studied all the candidates
closely and have settled on Mr.. At
kinson as the cleanest and best man
in the list of candidates. We have
known him personally for ten years
and in the good qualities of his inner
character we believe him to be the
peer of any man. He is experienced
in public affairs-capable and quail
ified-giving him all the Jeffersonian
requirements for high position.
There seems to be but one element
fighting Atkinson and that is led by
a certain publication of questionable
worth in st. Louis which uses such
inelegant phrases in its editorial ex-
pressions as "pismire," hell of a
sight better" not worth a DAM"
etc. Said publication is against tenn
perance legislation, of course, and is
fighting organized labor. It does not
represent the best thinking minds of
the State nor the best morals of the
community. A candidate is fortu-
nate, IL anything, to have such OPP
position.
Here's for John NJ. Atkinson as
Missouri's next Governor.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-20

Clark White of this city, who is a
graduate of Pennsylvania University
at Lexington, KY, has been elected
principal of the public school at
Paris, Ky.It is a town of 1900 peo-
pie and is an important city. Au-
drain boys make good along with any
of them in earning such positions.
Mrs. E. R. Taft has returned from
Jefferson City where she visited her
son, Raymond Taft, and family.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-20

Two children, one only five months
old and the other years old, were
deserted by their parents at Vandalia
a few days ago. Judge Alex Carter
of the County Court in the goodness
of his heart, went down and brought
them to Mexico and is giving them
care in his home for the present
What do you think or parents like
that, especially a mother who would
desert her offspring to this cold and
unsympathizing world.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-20
MRS. ANDERSON.

Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson, SO years
old, wife of Brice Anderson Of this
city, died at the home OF her daugh-
ter, Mrs Sophia Kincade, Friday
morning. The funeral was held at
the home of Mrs. Kincade Sunday
afternoon conducted by Rev. S. w.
Hayne.
Mrs. Anderson had lived here
since. 1878. The husband survives
her besides one son, VIM. Anderson,
of this city, and three daughters
Mrs. Kincade, mentioned above, and
Mrs. Elizabeth Beringer, of Fort Col
Inns, Colo, and Mrs, Mollie Trimble
of Tyrone, Mo, Two brothers also
sqryive-Mei Fox Of this city and
Taylor Fox of Kansas. A sister re-
sides in Wisconsin. a5.aA.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-20
PREACHER GOES WRONG.

Montgomery City, Mo-, July H.
Re V. R. M. Mills, until recently pas
tor of the Christian Church at Wells
vile, but later the proprietor of a
soft drink place in High Hill, is
sought by Prosecuting Attorney Now
lin and Sheriff Wilson with war
rant charging him with bootlegging
in dry territory. Before the Sheriff
got to High Hill Mills had departed.
Recently Mrs. Mills sued! for di-
vorce but withdrew it after papers
had been served. Rev. Mills then
lost his position as pastor.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-20
The Land Problem
In Old Mexico
Lebbeus R. Wiley in the North
American Review.)

American Review.)
The general impression which pre-
walls in the United States that an ag-
rarian question lies at the basis of
the present revolt in Mexico, is not
supported by the facts, as an inves-
tigation of the situation will show.
In the first place, there is no general
agrarian question in Mexico. Oppres-
sion in Mexico is general and there
are abuses which are universal
but this is not true, with one ex-
ception which will be mentioned lat
er, for those abuses arising out of
the administration of landed estates.
The land question is local, and diff
fers In different localities. 1t is seri-
Gus in only one state--Morelos
There can be no general land ques-
lion in Mexico, for two reasons First,
because the Indian does not want
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-20

Charlie Torreyson, of Laddonia, is
going to move to Columbia. Cat"
as he is Familiarity known down that
way, is a popular fellow and he and
his family will be missed. Forty
years a resident of the same good old
neighborhood, Charlie, you can't find
a better place than Audrain. What
do you mean by moving away?
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-20

A negro making hay near the Bou-
levard lighted a cigaret and dropped
the match in the hay and started a
fire which called out the Fire De-
partment. Turn that niger off and
don't hire him over.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-20

w. w. Mundy, out Moline way, is
again at Sheldon, Mo-, looking after
business interests and visiting his
wife who is the guest of relatives
there
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-20

1.-THE Land Problem in Mexico" is
question discussed in the Message
this week. The article is by Judge
Lebbeus II, Whitley, former Au-
drain county boy, born and reared in
this county, in fact He is a man of
worldwide reputation. Was at one
time attorney general in the Philip
pines, later was Special Judge for the
u. S. at Shanghai, China, and of late
years has represented several inter
ests in Old Mexico. He is qualified
to speak concerning the Mexican peo-
pie. We are glad to give his article
space and are sure all our readers
will be interested in giving it care
full perusal.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-20

Yellow dog politics is rapidly
passing. Four years ago Roosevelt
kicked out of his party traces, and
even went off and organized another
party. But in these times ne's back
again and some of the fellows are
hugging him as a pretty good Repub-
lican after all.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-20


land, and second, if he did want it.
it exists in great abundance for all.
only about 100000 people, the
majority OF whom are Indians, live
in Mexico, which is a country of
over SU0,U00 square miles, or 5OO,-
100000 acres. The fact that the In
dams do not want land has been
demonstrated many times and in va
rious ways. ~ .,gf
No, the Indians do not want land.
What he wants is permanent employ
ment at reasonable wose. ne
wants to live in comfort without the
anxiety and labor which are incident
10 the successful management of
landed estates. This trait OF the
Indian character is well illustrated
by the fact that a great majority Oh
the race prefer to dwell on the table
lands which occupy the central part
OF the Republic, where the climate
is cool, the land poor and dear, and
water scarce, rather than live in the
low lands along the coast, where the
climate is hot, the soil rich and cheap
and water plentiful. The trait of the
Indian character which causes him
70 do this is the key TO the proper
OF the land problem
in Mexico.
In fact, there can be no compre-
hension of the so-called land prob
lem" without an understanding of
the Mexican peon. The great problem
in Mexico is not the land question,
but the Indian question.
The general impression which ex-
lists in the United States, that Mexico
is Latin country, is a mistake. Pres
ident Diaz estimated that in 80 per
cent of the Mexican population In
dian blood predominated, and that
considerably over SO per cent of the
population was pure Indian blood. In
this fact we have the A B c of cor
situation; and the X q of it LESS in
the knowledge of the fact that the !
Mexican Indian is similar to the |
North American Indian, with whom |
we are familiar, except two respects. |
The North American Indian was a /,
nomad, and a warrior; while the Mex
10 n n1 10 hi rrf11
and is a pacific individual Other
wise they have the same character
istic: they are treacherous,, revenge
'ul, cruel, lazy, opposed to modern |
lacking in initiative, in
the power of forecast, in self-re-
;traint, and are devoid of interest in
he general welfare of the commu-
nifty. cor course there are exceptions
10 the rule. There are some exceed
My clever Indians and, with oppor-.
unity, this class would undoubtedly
come to the 'front.'
The real problem in Mexico is the
of the races. With 10 per
cent of the population Caucasian and
30 per cent Indian, how is it possible
or constitution and a body of laws
o be evolved and adapted by the two
aces which would be applicable to
10Th? The proposition is an absur-
lily.
The prepOnderance of Indian -,
Hood in the population OF the coun-
ry constitutes the great rundamen-
al problem which embraces and
all others In Mexico.
t is the basis of all revolutions, for {
he reason that revolutions such as /
sually occur in Mexico could not ,
axe place except IN a community
1here the masses of the people are
II ignorance. 1t makes real democ- -
acy in Mexico Impossible, and it
ives rise to all of these problems
'hich are now vexing that unfortu- 4
ate country, and the solution of l
lhich is fraught with SO much diff a
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-20

Eliminate politics from city gov
eminent. Business and the best in
terests of all should be the only con-
sideration.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-20

Keep your milk cows we'll fed this
dry weather. The milk flow won't
come back IL cut down by grass
shortage.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-20

FOR .SALE:-Eew and up-to
date furniture, stoves and rugs, sew
ing machines on easy payments. Can
furnish your homes or rooms COM
plete. Buy. now and pay Later:
SAM MORRIS.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-20

Preparations are in the fore for
oiling the Boulevard. The oil is to
cost $40 a gallon, it is said. Good
spreadin' will be required, don't you
think, or the cost will mount up.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-20

Two terms is long enough for any
man to serve in any State elective
office. At the August primary put
any fellow out who asks for more.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-20

l.. Roy Ferris addressed about 80
of the kiddies-told them a nature
story or two such as he writes for
the Message-at the Bethel picnic
last week. The elderly people kept
coming up and dropping into the
gathering and it caused L. Roy lit
tie embarrassment, so he says.
They charge me with being so very
modest and reserved" Modest, of
course he is, and he's the best en-
tertainer of children we know.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-20

John Davenport, out beyond
Thompson, was in town Saturday.
He reported all we'll on the farm. a
little dry, but nothing hurt yet.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-20

Down in Laddonia precinct we are
told, they intend to turn down the
gang, as they term It.. at Jefferson
City in the primary next month.
Enough Of nepotistn and long terms
in Office.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-20

The city should work the prison
ers in getting rid of the weeds on
certain streets. Please tell US why
not. Let's play fair and get rid Of
the weeds.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-20

Mrs Belle Moore of this city I'M
derwent an operation in st. Louis
hospital last week. She is reported
as recovering nicely
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-07-20
Guilty.

Guilty.
The fact is that the real land prob
lem in Mexico is not more land for
the people, but more people for the
land 1t is we'll known that in many
of the states the people are actually
land poor"
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1916-03-23
Continued from page 81
on September II. 1915.

on September II. 1915.
After three weeks at Salisbury
Plains the regiment was attached tc
tho Eightieth brigade, making up part
Of the Twenty.seventh division, com
posed otherwise Of British regulars
Just back from service in India. The
transfer followed the review by the
king and Lord Kitchener. The Brit
ish field marshal, they say, as he
passed down the line and saw the
service ribbons across the coats Of
Pats own" said, softly:
Nov know where all my old fight
ers are"
Into the Trenches at Once.
The first week in December saw the
regiment of to the front. There was
march from Winchester to South
ampton. and there the troops embarked
on board the Cardiganshire for Havre
Havre was reached in the darkness,
and after one nights stop the regi.
ment marched to Bleiringhen. nehind
the firing line. All day long they dug
reserve trenches. And then that night
the word came to relieve Dickeltusch.
All Of these points are within a radius
Of twenty-five miles from Ypres-
where the fiercest fighting on the west.
ern front was progressing.
Twenty miles the regiment marched.
arriving at Dickelbusch at night, foot
sore and weary. This was on Decem-
Der 10, and hardly had they messed
when the command came to occupy
the trenches. The French who had
been holding them needed relief.
So into the trenches the men crept,
crawling along fiat on their stomachs,
when the star shells from the German
lines made the heavens red; rising
and 'Scooting when welcome darkness
rode down again. For ~ hours they
crouched in the trenches of Dickel.
busch under a rain of shell and shrap-
mel fire, with only emergency rations
to sustain them. This was their bap-
tism Of fire.
BACK Into HelI at Hill co."
well. we left Of the trenches after
72 hours and marched back to West.
Outer, where we rested for 48 hours;
then back into hell again. For this
time that was where we went%-into
trench c 10 on Hill 60.
After 48 hours back we crept to
West.Outer again to spend DIR Christ
mas there. We left some dead ard
some wounded behind. guess it wos
II killed. Shippers and hand grenades
got the others. So we went back and
forth. thinning the ranks little each
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1916-03-23

his th6at and lungs before ne could
finish It. And then the same German
knitted the other three boys.
That was the end Of Princess Pats
Own Long before the Germans came
the last time there weren't sixteen
men Of the sixteen platoons of the
regiment who could defend them
selves. fired ITO rounds myself from
my Lee.Enfield, and she was 80 hot
couldn't hold her. crept back and
somebody put me on Maltese cot
and got me to Dickelbusch. I spent
six months in a hospital at Beech.
bury Park and then came over to Que
bee, where got my discharge"
And Corporal Kysh, still moving
the hand that was raked with shrap.
mel over his yellow face, lighted an.
other cigarette.
There's lots I could tell you,' he
said after minute.
But I'm not much good at talking;
then my nerves are rotten. ! tried to
60 to work today, but had to call 1t
OFF. l just went down to the French
line and told EN- I'd have to lay off
a bit until could get eased up some"
How "sIim" Perry Died.
And then he told the story of how
"Slim" Perry died. slim" was the
younger son of a well-known English
family, who had lived several years
in New York. At the start of the war
he hurried up to Quebec and enlisted.
He was a sidekick of mine. Finest
lad ever. Always out for the eats
whenever the bully beef palled. He
could pick up chicken or fresh meat
any old day. We were side by side
at Ypres, and he just turned to me
and grinned after the first attack of
Germans had failed. Il got to see 'em
run, kysh,' he said, and peeked over.
A bit Of shell got him right across the
head and took it off to the mouth. He
fell against me and l laid him down.
When got out of the hospital / went
down to see his mother and sister. His
mother hadn't heard from him for a
long time and asked me where he
was. Well, had to tell her. Rotten,
Ell?
"Oh, they were a fine bunch of sol.
diers and gentlemen, from old
Mickey Welsh, who'd seen service
in Egypt in 50, to Perry. Mickey
was resting in a little scooped.out hole
at the bottom of trench, and he
looked up at me.
Corporal he says, we thought
we'd seen war. What muckers we
were! When get out Of this I'm 60
ing to lead quiet life and he got
up and got bullet through the eye
took the eye clean out"
Corporal Kysh is still wearing his
service shoes; big, broad brogans of
oiled leather.
Pretty fine kicks" he observed
and lighted another cigarette. We'll
I guess I'll eat some more eggs; can't
have any solids, but how Id like Y
/, steak, eh?"
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1916-03-23

Examine quality and style of
our Hats and make selection
that will fit your purse. Uncle
Fuller's Variety Store.
P. E. Cooley of Blytheville,
Ark, was attending to business
in this city Tuesday and Wednes-
day. He is one of the stock
holders of the Missouri Il South
eastern Utilities Co., who are the
owners of the Hayti Light Co.
Robert Rinehardt of Kenneth
was looking after matters in this
city Tuesday night while passing
through on his way to ST. Louis.
The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1916-03-23
SEVEN YEARS AGO.

"A preliminary organization was
formed for the prospecting of
PeniScot county llnds for gas
and oil Those in the organiza-
ton were: G. w. Johnson, ST.
Louis: n. p. Russell, Cape Girar.
deau: Russell Bros Hayti; w. A.
Ward. Charlottesville: J,hn II.
Gronan, Hayti; G Fl Wetmore,
81 L,Ti
Moreau GaSkins was advertis.
ing his barber shop in the col.
umns of the Herald.
Granville G win wasin Memphis
for treatment for his throat.
The latest sensation at Caruth
ersville was the open confession
Of a Miss Cora Short. She was
liz the same boat with Preacher
jackson
Sanders Brothers were begin
ming the erection of their new
brick store building on the north
OF the square.
b. s Stearns, who was then
: principal of the Hayti public
school has just announced Tor the
Office OF school com missioner of
Pelni>cot county. He was sue
cessiul in his candidacy and since
then taught two terms of schools
at Charlottesville. going from
there to president of ST. Louis
county Board of Education.
The Civil League was quite
active in the identifying of the
public square.
Jimmy hurry, one of the men
charged with the robbery of the
postot1ice at Hayti last April, has
been arrested at Festus by the
poStotlice inspectors.