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Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23
20 YEARS AGO

Miss Sallie Ware and Willard
Thompson, both OF Audrain county,
were married.
Charley, the ~six-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Abe jackson, died of diph-
iberia.
The officers of tie Mexico Hebrew
Congregation were:
President, Joe Barth.
Vice-President, Sam Morris.
Sec. and Treas, Meier Victor. Rev.
A. Schoenkopff was the minister.
The funeral of Mrs. ]. C. Bassford
was hell from the family residence
in Mexico. The pail bearers were S.
P, Emmons, S. W. Buckley, j. W.
Howell, DR.. T. H. Winans, Thomas
French and H. A. Eicketts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23
30 YEARS AGO.

7. L. Hills store at Rowena was de-
stroyed by fire.
N. M. Friendamn and Miss Nellie
Burwell were married near Martins
burg.
A burglar entered the store of M.
Blum and stole 5000, a revolver, and
a suit of clothes.
The residence of Mrs. Julia Aliens
worth, on South Clark avenue, was
destroyed by fire.
Earl, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Gass, died of pneumonia.
Miss Maggie Trimble died in this
city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23

There Is more Catarrh In this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, and for years II was sup
pos2G to be incurable. Doctors pre-
scrlbed local remedies, and by constant
ly falling to cure with local treatment.
pronounced 1t incurable. Catarrh Is a
local disease, greatly influenced by con-
stitutional conditions and therefore re-
quires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure. manufactured by f.. ].
Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio, is a consti-
tutional remedy. is taken internally
and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces of the System. One Hundred
Dollars reward is offered for any case
that Halls Catarrh Cure fails to cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. Csc.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23
KANSAS ELECTED ISL WOMEN.

TOPEKA, Nov. 16.-One hundred
and ffty-one women out of 255 women
candidates for county offices in ninety
two of the 105 counties in Kansas at
the recent November election, were
elected, according to reports received
in Topeka. Because both candidates
for several offices weree women, it
was only possible that 2O5 could bave
been successful.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23

teen L suffered eacn
so l had to be
in bed. l had head
ache, backache and
such pains l would
cramp double every
month. l did not
know what it was
to be easy a minute.
My health was all
run down and the
doctors did not do
- A
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23

DR.. H. D. Murdoch of Tulsa, Okla
boma. has been called for consultation
with Drs. Moore and Rodes, over the
condition of Miss Ethel Snidow, who
is i'll at the home of her mother, Mrs.
Clara Snidow. Miss Snidow's many
friends join the Ledger in wishing
her an early recovery.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23

When a severe cold settles on the
lungs it is called bronchitis. There Is
danger of its leading to broncho pneu-
monia, and for this reason it is always
best to get to bed and take Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy as directed until
we'll along towards recovery. Mrs.
Charles E. Woodland, Sandy Creek,
N. Y, writes: "Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy cured me of bronchitis last
fall. When | began using it I was
so hoarse at times that it was diff
cult for me to speak above a whisper.
l resorted to the use Of this valuable
medicine and found it very soothing
and healing. In a weeks time I was
WELL" Obtainable everywhere. Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23

The Rev. j. D. Watson closed a good
meeting at his church in Pike county
on the tenth of this month. There
were eleven additions to the church.
Rev. Watson goes to Unionville, Sun
day, to hold a series of meetings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23
SERVICE
@ must look to the Lord

We must look to the Lord
For help each day,
While seeking to serve
Along life's way,
While fighting for right
AS best we car.
Let the strong right hand
Grasp your fellow man,
Who is down and out,
And direct his steps
In the better way,
To the risen Christ,
Who came to save.
Nov. 16, 1916. C. S. Campbell.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23

Mr.. E. A. Haggard has gone to De-
troit, Michigan, where he will assist
in the construction of a new church.
His brother, Frank, is pastor of the
church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23

Il is rapidly removing paint
ornaments. The once
hsture lands, now brown and
hibit her bald spots, and the
Iiftly falling leaves expose her
limbs. The scenery in and
Mexico reminds one of a gay
A getting ready for bed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23

Monroe county Democrats who
sought to buy powder in Paris last
week to celebrate Wilson's reelection
found that not a store in the city
carried any in stock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23
Keen Your Bowels Regular.

Keep Your bowels htguIdEa
If your bowels become constipated,
take a dose Of Chamberlain's Tablets
lust after supper and they will cor
rect the disorder. They are mild and
gentle in their action. Obtainable
everywhere. Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23
Mrs. Sanderson Recovering.

Mrs. John Sanderson was operated
on at the Mexico Hospital Wednese-
day and is recovering nicely. Her
mother, Mrs. Elliott ". Major, of
jefferson City, is here with her.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23

FAR cry from President of the
states to floor walker in
JeweIry Store; therefore, 1
with Mr.. Wilson over his re-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23


. Tho earth is blessed with, the one,
simple, painless, ncver-ialllhg rem
|tdy that makes millions .of cor.n,rtHpTTeS
tered people happy, mud that's S1lS-
1T, Apply ii in 3 seconds. u utles:
Some peoDle Dab and dis at their
corns with Knives and razors--Trap
their toes In packages, with han5i
cages or sticky tape. make, them III
AND raw with salveg, Nothing nRs
~loosens-you Itft II of. There's
nothing 10 press on the corn, or hurry.
Angels couldn't nak for more. Try u
'ontght on amy corn, callus or war;.
"lINTS-tT" IL sold and recon-.
iaSnde1 by druggiats everywhere, Ioc
I bottle, or sent on recetnt OF Hruico
oy u Lawrence g. Co, Chicago. H.
Sold in Mexico and recommended a
e1e worlds best corn remedy by LEV
e"yn q Sons and Buckner Drug 20
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23
TOLD YOU so.

Roasted in this column, Miss
Rankin, of Montana, was
Congress regardless of the
b. Of her own party. Gentle
,k out for the female who is
! with a wealth Of red hair"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23

George w. Berry has returned home
to Fulton, after attending the State
Sunday School Convention here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23

Those who hunt on my place without
permission will be prosecuted.
2S0-2t 3S-2t B. B. BARR.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23

Auditor Gordon's defeat for re-
has its compensations for
i A. H. Whitney and family
Eain enliven our business and
bur social circles.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23

Mr.. Quick, of Rhineland, Mo-, was
the guest of his cousin, Mr.. c. A.
Mitchell. this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23
They let you know you've been
smoking-and yet they're MILD

In other words, Chesterfield
Cigarettes are Midland yet they
satisfy. This is something totally new
to cigarettes. 1t goes further than
pleasing your taste-SafiSH does for
your smoking what a juicy slice of
hot roast beef does for your appetite.
Chesterfelds sahs6-they let you
know you've been smoking.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23

E. B. Street, of Independence, was
in this city Saturday the guest of
friends
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23

Mrs. R. F. Hill, of Thompson, who
recently underwent an operation at
the Mexico Hospital, is reported to be
improving.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23


!. Shirley Thompson, manager
Orpheum Theatre, has made
very creditable improvements
building, and our people need
bel any u~neasiness as Mr..
tson is a firm believer in "saf-
St"
Campbell spent the weekend IN
Ia.
lAeth Smith, of Sullivan, was in
this week.
Clayborn Jackson has returned
visit in Hannibal.
Bethel Lawrence spent several
"a St. Louis this week.
Willie Robnett spent several
a St. Louis this week.
Bell Wright was the weekend
i Of Mrs. John Howell.
i F. S. Harrison has returned
n short visit in st. Louis.
IN Mounce and Bob Roblee, Of
.rly, we're in Mexico Sunday.
and Mrs. Albert Hulen, Of
kburg, spent several days here
week.
Il. S. N. Evans has returned from
.tended visit in Oklahoma ana
has City.
lillian Buckner, of Marshall, at
Ii the Sunday School convention
/ this week.
Il, and Mrs. Clarence Barnes arc
living congratulations upon the ad-
h Of a son.
h.. II. E.. Truck, Of st. Louis, at
"a the Sunday School Convention
his week.
y John Brown, of Higbee, was
Uest of her parents, Mr.. and
w. W. Harper, this week.
b. Eks gave a most enjoyable
al the club rooms, Thursday
ag About fifteen couples were
vent
Die friends Of Mrs. C. C. Ham.
will be glad to know she vii
En to Mexico shortly to remain
nnently.
ls, A. P. Green and daughter, Miss
tina, have gone to New York tC
Mr.. Green, who has been there
rial days.
W. L. Reed, DIR. Hal Daniels
Dennis Moore and DR.. Carl Pas.
h attended the Sixtieth Anniver.
/ of the st. Louis Dental Society
II. and Mrs. Albert limerick, o
anon, Pa, are the guests of thei,
ghter Mrs. ]. C. Strock, of the Mis-
Military Academy.
Irs. H. E. Tralle, of Kansas City
the guest of Miss Annie Lewis
lie attending the Sunday Schoo
here this week.
II. W. W. Mcneil, a prominen
man of Carrollton, and wife
nt their honeymoon in Mexico at
ling the state Sunday School con
zion.
he regular weekly meeting of tn
dnesday Club was held at the L
~, November the seventeenth. Mr.
A. bearing gave the lesson, Rich
ii, Act 2. Mrs. w. L. Reed CAV
smparison Of the women of ChauC
shakespeare, and Tennyson. Mis-
lie Lewis discussed Spencer
Try Queen" and Mrs. D. II. Cat
81, Sidney's arcadia"
% state Sunday School convention
~ met here Tuesday, Wednesda
Thursday, was a success in ever
~ Mr., Gallaher, the local ger
5 manager, and his committee
all arrangements perfected fo
Comfort and entertainment of tn
Il hundred guests. Prominent bus
3 men as well as ministers an
day School teachers were in al
lance, and each one was an enthus
ic and eager listener to the spler
programs. Among the speaker
e: Mr.. Marion Lawrence, of On
D, a gentleman of fine intellect an
Indid delivery; Mr.. r A. Wait, @
coin, Nebraska, a favorite wit
ryone; DR.. Bulla and Sterling Wi
rs, of Kansas City, all keen thinl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23

Mrs. W. C. Kelly, of Vandalia, was
brought to the Mexico Hospital for
treatment Saturday morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23

b the Republican men in Kan
snted the women full franchise,
men casting their vote elected
ocratic President that's graf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23
Look Pa, How =.
'Geis.It' Works
Lifts Your Corn Right OF.
Never Fails.

'EEver in YOUR life see a corn come
hi like that? Look at the true SKID
Bnderneath-smooth as the palm OF
Snur hopdt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23
Y DON'T SUFFER
ANY MORE"
Like a New Person"
says Mrs. Hamilton.

New Castle, Ind.-"F From the time
| was eleven years old until | was seven
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23

Miss Gladys Van Ness
Phone SIT

Il Hooza Nut continues to e1-
it happened to happen.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23

Father T. j. Lloyd, of Columbia
the day in this city Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23

But they're MILD, dorchester.
fields arel
Ifyouw antthisn new cigarette delight
(sGhsG, yet mild you've got to get
Chesterfields, because no cigarette
maker can copy the Chesterfield blend.
This blend is an entirely new combina-
ton of tobaccos and the biggest discov-
cry in cigarette blending in 20 years.
&sssH&MSs1aSaoao&
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23

F. r. Harrison, of Dixon, Mo-, was
in Mexico Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23
Mothers TrOubE IS

improving.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-11-23

Shirley Thompson, manager
0rpheum Theatre, has made
Very creditable improvements
building, and our people need
Bel any uneasiness as Mr.,
sson is a firm believer in "saf-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-10
Hone for the Garden

If the affection Of old associations can
ever prevail against the demands of the
dollar, there will be no question of Madi.
son Square Gardens fate. 1t will stay as
long as horses and dogs and automobiles
and the circus remain TO thrill and charm
Other show rooms have arrived upon the
scene. But none has taken the place OF
the old Garden.
II is now a rather dingy ghost Of that
buff and cleaning structure which New
Workers entered for the first time in 1890
Just why the Spanish Renaissance and
Scvile's famous tower should preside over
Madison Square it may be difficult TO ex.
plain. But New York is nothing If not
cosmopolitan in an architectural sense, and
the Garden long ago ceased TO be any
thing but New York. Even Diana has be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-10
The Russian Hymn

From The Cisrelqnd Plain Dealer
or all the national anthems there is none
more stirring, none more solemnly grand,
than the Russian hymn. "God the All Ter
rble" is its title, and its deeply searching
tones give such solemn name a fitting
setting II is younger than most Of the
other national hymns we know-Austrias
"Emperors Hymn" which was written by
Haydn, and which is also the air Of "Deutsch-
land Ueber Allies; Frances "Marseillaise, -
Belgum's "Brabantconne," Engand's "God
Save the King But its solemnity is of the
centuries
In 1888 Nicholas | expressed a regret that
the Russians possessed no national hymn.
The composer, Lvof, obeyed the implied
command, and in November of that year an
nounced the hymn was ready. The Gar de-
sired to hear it. and date was set for its
performance. On that date-November %,
1888 Gar Nicholas, accompanied by the
Czarina and the Grand Duke Michael, went
20 the court chapel. where the composer had
assembled a large choir accompanied by two
orchestras for the occasion. The hymn was
played and sung several times, and at last
the Car said: at is superb" and then and
there commanded that the hymn be officially
adopted. A few weeks later it was publicly
performed in Moscow.
Most national anthems are the result of
either inspiration or chance. Some, like the
"Marseillaise," are born of patriotism at q
white heat; others are fortuitous adapta-
tions of old tunes TO catchy words. But the
Russian hymn was written and composed
TO order-and there is nothing grander. j.
is q triumph Of absolute monarchy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-10
The Dead Soldier.

When all the leaves hare fallen,
stu on the bough some ttoo or three 70
main
and through the tcintcr these poor tca0cs
remember
Thof they must hare the pain
OF falling tVhcn Sweet spring is m the SKY
He slept beside the burrows, and came
And watched his sleep.
Hard by the village they had fought,
And so they brought him dead into the
village.
That battle was the first they fought, and he,
He was the first who fell.
Beneath the trees they laid him none had
time
To think of digging any grave for him;
And he was happy, thus 10 wait while
Without his grave and hear the battles din
And when they came upon the morroWs morn
To dig his grave,
He sorrowed, that he must 20 down TO II
Not knowing, and all mpotent TO ask,
Which way the fight had gone.
Into his grave they shut him fast,
And told him naught of it;
And ever since he stll doth ask himself
Which way 9. went-nor can he sleep IN
peace.
When all the ledves have follen,
Still on the bOugh some tico or three re-
main;
And through the winter these poor tedres
remember
Thdt then must L1loiU the pain
OF falling wheH street spring Is IN tho SKY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-10
A Place for the cold Men"

Periodically employers make some effort
to solve the most pulling problem of all
they have TO face-what 10 do with the
man from middle age on, the man who has
been left behind in the industrial race, and
who is ordinarily considered TO be fit only
for the scrap heap" An interesting ex-
pertinent Of this nature is now being con-
Quoted in Chicago by a group Of business
men who believe that the man from forty
five TO sixty-hve is still worth something
in the world, perhaps is worth more in
some lines than the young men who are so
much in demand.
Their endeavor is to find out by compar-
ison just what such a man is worth, Iii
market terms, and just what can be done
with him. They are setting certain
number Of the "scrapped" men at work
alongside young "hustlers," keeping rec
ord of the quantity and quality of the work
done by the two sets OF employees, IN order
to ascertain their respective value.
1t is well enough understood by employ
ers that ability-the ability that lands IN
wel-paid executive jobs-is a combination
of experience and natural qualifications.
Many employers In recent years seem to
have overlooked the fact that, even where
the natural abilities are less than those Of
the men who get into the class Of executives,
experience can frequently produce results
which ill-disciplined, ill-directed youth and
hustle cannot accomplish. The disastrous
period of unemployment couple of years
ago disclosed thousands Of middle-aged
clerical workers, store statesmen and the
like who were utterly hopeless of obtain
ing work, even where their characters and
records were above reproach.
Too old; we want younger men, was
the verdict. Despite their persistent seek
ing for employment they were forced to
become dependent on relatives more fort
unately situated, or on the community
through private or public charity. OBJ
vously, a business system which fosters
such a condition, which encourages such
an economic waste, is in sad need of chang
ing.
This Chicago experiment comes at a
time when the demand for employees, even
for the clerks and Office workers who are
the underdogs Of the business world, is
such that jobs are almost seeking occu-
pants. Employers now have a direct in
centive to discover what good the middle
aged and old men are, and need for
them, if they are disable in any capacity.
1t is greatly to be hoped that the results
will demonstrate the usefulness and
market value of the workers formerly
strapped" conclusively enough to cause
employers in general TO readjust their
business conditions and their point Of view
regarding the age limit for employment.
Finding work such men can do and giving
it to them, even if at smaller wages than
young men who may be able to do more
Of it, would be far wiser economically and
far more humane than discarding them to
be objects of charity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-10
The Huge Cost Of WastefuIness
lFron TAe Minneap0Ils JOarnaD

cologne, in Germany, is conducting the big
sest restaurant in the world The municA
pality feeds for six days in each week nearl,
half Of the population Of seven hundred thou
sand at the surprising price OF two marIa
apiece, or fifty cents, for six square meal.
This shows what concerted action can do fol
community.
The story from Cologne is a lesson in the
cost of living and in elimination OF waste
and undue profits in foodstuFs. Much
the high cost of living here is due to waste,
and TO inefficient methods OF distribution. In
iiyidually we throw away as much as we con-
.ume. Collectively We permit cold storage
corners in eggs and other necessities. And
then VIC complain of the cost OF living.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-10
Seamen at Whitehall

tFrons The London Daily telegraph
Our greatest seamen have always held that
the atmosphere of Whitehall is enervsting,
and some of them, making that excuse, have
refused TO join the Board of Admiralty. But
those cases have been exceptional. II naval
officers make sacrifices in joining the Ad-
mirslty they have the consciousness that they
promote national safety and welfare by their
presence there and the experience which
they bring to its councils. II has, however,
been recognized that it is a good rule that
frequent interchanges should take place be-
tween the fleets and the board room; thus
the naval administration is kept fresh and
u gorous and IN close sympathy with sea con-
dtions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-10
Americas First knight
(Fron The Manchester Guard,a

u TT" I"T NUH1HFNFcF NNuFuF4"I
The late Sir Hiram Maxim was very proud
OF the fact that he was the first American
born man TO be knighted. and he used to
amuse his friends by an account OF his mis-
adventures when King Edward conferred the
honor at Buckingham Palace. The usual
cushion lay at the Kings feet for Sir Hiram
to kneel upon, but the confused knight-elect
thought it had been left there in mistake by
a servant, and pushed IL away with his foot
Then the King extended his hand for Sir
Hiram 10 kiss II, but received instead a
hearty shake. Sir Hiram at once realized
his mistake and apologzed. whereupon King
Edward replied: II hope. Sir Hiram. the day
will never come when you ought not to shake
my hand"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-10
The Soldiers Blood

The blood that is spit on the ground turn
black,
The blood turns black that Is split;
But the blood is red IN the hero's Ueins,
As red as ripe red berry,
As red as the lips Of u n,Gaden,
As red as her Sunday girdle.
On the eve OF the battle the hero sleeps,
But his blood sleeps not that he soon shall
shed
As the storm-clouds shed the rain.
Red is the blood in the hero's breast,
And he hears it speak in his sleep;
And the blood speaks thus;
az shall out tomorrow
Like wine from the cask,
And bright will paint him,
With burning crimson,
The noble boy.
Ha! What JOY to come forth
To the glorious daylight,
!, captive so long!
Shall paint him a wreath,
gay red wreath,
On his radiant brow?
Nay, for his fur cap
Lies close on his brow;
No stain will cast
On the cap of the hero,
Nor from his shoulder
viii I spring forth,
When the enemy's bullet shall call,
For the hero's shoulder
Beareth his weapon,
And thus hath it honor enough!
Nay, there will forth,
Where thy young heart is beating,
My hero, thy bold brave heart.
With me shall thy life
Ebb as gently away
As a flower that floats on the stream;
Yea, all thy desires shall fade.
But the name of the hero shall fade not,
And thy heart shall be garlauded round
With a garland OF blood.
When thy mother beside thee stands
Weeping, with folded hands,
The stain on thy heart
The blooG-r red stain,
Shall be softer than all her prayers
And when thy bride
Warns thee with tears,
The stain on thy heart
The bloodred stain,
Shall be warmer than all her tears.
And when the flowers
Bloom on thy grave,
The stain on thy heart,
The small, red stain,
Shall be fairer than all the flowers.
When the old folk tell
OF the young who fell,
Then the stain on thy heart
Shall think of thee,
More proudly than all their songs.
The blood that is split on the ground turns
black,
The blood turns black that is split:
But the blood in tho hero's Ueins is red,
Red as ripe red berry,
Red as the lips Of maiden,
Red os her Sunday girdle.