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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04
INTERESTING MEETING.
Mothers and Others Entertain and
Are Entertained Themselves BY
Pupils of the Central School.
BY Mrs. Chas. Rodgers.

by VnTS. CnaS. tOuBeTS.
The meeting of the Mothers and
Others Club at the Central School
Tuesday afternoon was we'll attended
despite the rain and threatening
weather. The unusual high stand
ard of entertainment was furnished
by the Program Committee but the
real treat came from the children
themselves. Miss Karnes can boast
chorus of excellent voices trained
to take the different parts and to
render rather difficult selections for
such youthful singers. Their own
pleasure and enthusiasm in the per-
formance found " ready response
from the audience.
Miss zola Beal's little folks gave a
delightful dTamatization of "a Story
of Hearts," which proved to be a
real "heart-searching" lesson. She
has brought out some remarkable
,alent which probably was unsus-
oected by the children themselves.
1t is useful and most delightful art
and Miss Beal does well to cultivate
these talents.
Mrs. w. L. Reed gave to the moth
eTs and others some excellent vaca-
tion plans for the boys and girls
among other tasks about home she
suggests beautifyiug vacant lots and
neglected corners of our city by cul-
tivating flowers or the more profit
able vegetable gardening.
Mrs. A. B. Culbertson in her paper
on ''The Baby in The Home" crown
ed him king of the home and clothed
him with the garments of true roy
alty-Love, Innocence, Gratitude,
Sympathy, and the exercise of un-
failing wisdom in matters pertaining
to the Realm.
After the program refreshments
were served and a delightful social
hour enjoyed.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04
BENTON CITY LETTER

Ed Gibbons and wife visited rel
atives at Prices Branch Saturday.
Oscar Breedlove and family have
moved to Rene Hildebrand's property.
w. H. Coil and wife visited in CAL
laway Sunday
C. w. Russell gave his illustrated
lecture on the Life of Christ at
Thompso Saturday and Sunday eve.
Albert Davis and family were
guests at DR.. Douglass Sunday
Mrs. A. F. Romans and Mrs. ]. F.
Johnson were shopping in Mexico
Thursday.
John Devault, editor of the Au-
drain Co. Oracle, was in town Sat
urday.
Messrs. Turner and Keplinger of
Rush Hill were guests at Jno.
Sharp's Sunday.
Mrs. C.T.Peyton and daughter of
Martinsburg visited w, H. Coil and
family Thursday.
Mrs. James Ford, and Miss Lo-
raine Ford, were guests of Mrs. Fin
ley Johnson Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hildebrand Wis
tied John Dews and wife Sunday.
Grandma Hines who visited rela-
atives here for a week, returned to
her home near Des Moines, Ia, last
week.
Mrs. Anna Cash and two children
of Curryville are visiting the formers
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Graham,
northeast of town.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04
DRAGGING, DRAINAGE, OIL
TO MAKE GOOD ROADS.
Has Macadam Beaten and Is Much
Cheaper-The ThOmpson-Centrali
Road Is to BE Looked After.

State Highway Engineer Frank
Buffum gave road enthusiasts a scare
hereabouts by threatening that If
some improvements were not speedi-
ly made on the new road between
Thompson and Centralia the North
State Highway might be switched to
another route The Mexico CONNER
cial Club got busy and at their lunch
con Saturday the matter was quite
thoroly discussed. A number of
farmers were present. w. w. Pol
lock. NJ S. Bush, of Centralia; Joe
Considine, of Thompson, and others
made talks. 1t was resolved to meet
Mr.. Buffum's requirements within 80
days.
Assistant Highway Engineer Bode
of Jefferson City attended the meet
ing. A. C. McKibbon of Clayton,
Mo-, was also present and made a
very effective speech. He advocated
oil and dragging, for the dirt roads.
1t gets results at the minimum cost,
he declared. Drain the roads thoroly
and drag and oil them. Many think
that is what will. finally be done with
the whole length of the North Mis-
souri, State Highway. Anything to
get along without the cost of rock
ought to be a go.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04
FILES SUIT FOR
$4,000 DAMAGE
Mrs. Jack Pulls Charges She Was
Permanently Injured at Rail-
road Crossing.

Mrs. Jack Pulls, near Thompson,
claims she has become a confirmed
invalid because of an accident at the
c. & A. crossing west of Thompson in
September, 1913, and she has brought
suit against the company in the Au-
drain County Circuit Court for $685.
600. Judge r. D: Rodgers is her at
torney. Mrs. Pulls alleges that she
and her husband and small child were
driving in a buggy and as they were
in the act of of passing over the rail
road track at the crossing the horse
caught it's foot in loose board and
in its efforts to free itself Mrs Pulls
AYERS she was thrown from the vehi-
cle,suffering injuries that have be-
come permanent. AT the moment of
the accident there was fast train
approaching, but the horse had
cleared the track. The railroad is ac-
cused of failing to provide a properly
constructed crossing.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04

The Federated Clubs with their
programs-Mexico Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday, have emphasized
with splendid effect the care that
should be exercised to save the babies.
Meetings have been held at all the
schools. Vital questions have been
discussed by DR.. j. G. Moore. Dr.
L. Blanks, Miss Archie Cook, Mrs. E
s. Wilson, Mrs. C. E. Leeper, Mrs,
w. L. Reed, Mrs. A. b Culbertson
Mrs. G. F. Clark and Miss Stanley
dean of Domestic Science of the
University of Missouri.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04

Opie Reed and Senator Gore, THE
Blind Man Eloquent" of Oklahoma,
and Ex-Governor Patterson will be
among the noted speakers at the Mex
leo Chautauqua in August.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04

Miss Mary billiard of this city,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Gus billiard,
will teach again in the Gillian, Mo-,
public schools. She made good in her
work and gets reelection.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04

WV Mckinney of Middletown was
in Mexico this week shaking hands
with friends, Mr.. Mckinney is a can
didate for Surveyor of Montgomery
County and is getting fine encourage
ment Mr., Mckinney is all right and
we hope he may get the office,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04

Find another article from the pen
Of l.. Roy Ferris on "Woodcraft" in
this issue of the Message. These sto-
ries not only interest the children but
the old folks are beginning to sit up
and take notice also.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04

John B. Arnold, a son of R. r. Ar
mold of Mexico, is president of a new
bank just established at Reed Point,
Mont. The bank has a paid up cap
ital of $4,000.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04

Dr.. c. l.. Blanks before the Moth
ers' Club this week urged the necessi-
ty of examining nurses for the Mex
leo schools. 1t is a good point well
taken. We think the public should
stand for it unanimously.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04

The County Court has reduced the
county taxes cents this year-from
"A cents to SO cents. The County In
Urinary Bonds have been paid off,
hence this reduction in taxes.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04

A representative of the Message
was shown thru L. McGamble's plan
ing min few days ago. He has an
efficient plant and is doing a fine
business. When in need of any work
in his line you should see him.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04

Miss Winnie Settle and Miss Cleo
Mitchell of Monroe County were
guests of w. F. Settle and wife of
East Mexico last week, returning
home Sunday.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04

Judge Alex Carter, who has been in
Chicago for two weeks for treatment
for his health, is reported to be rap
idly improving.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04

Ed Kunkel and family exspect to
go to Kansas City and will hear Billy
Sunday in his big seven weeks reyi-
val meeting in that town.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04

We bought our screen wire last
fall and can make the price right
on screen wire, doors and windows.
The l.. McF Gamble Planning Mill,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04

The announcement of E. A. Shan
non for County Representative may
be found in this issue of the Message.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04

o. H. Brown is asking the County
Court for a pool license in Mexico, The
petition will be considered May 18th,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04

Mrs. Bette Blythe is visiting the
family of her daughter, Mrs. Ethan
Howell, at Hardin, Mont.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04

VIM. Field of tie New Florence
Leader paid the Message friendly
call Friday.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04

C. c. Bledsoe is announced thru
the Message this week as a candidate
for Judge of the Western District.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04

MOrtised screens all nailed to-
gether. Price them at
l.. McF. Gamble Planning Mills.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04

S. j. Bovine, Jr., plants his an
nouncement in the Message this week
as candidate for Judge of the Wes-
tern District.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04

Phone Al about your screens
whether you have 1 or so.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04

JC.FIynt or Cant called on the
Message Tuesday.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-04

Have your screens ready to keep
the flies out. See
The L. McF Gamble Planning Mill.
The day book., 1916-12-29

man and a WOman'S man nCCeQ Lnem
exactly. 1 could see Chad was much
like Malcolm Stuart.
Chad is a very brilliant, very
moody sort of person. He is still
desperately in love with MoIie, but
imagine that does not make him per-
fectly easy to live with. MOlIie gain
ed my admiration anew by the very
way she handled him.
Two or three times he and Dick
were on the point of a clash over
some trivial matter when MOlie
stepped in and smoothed matters
over.
DICK has grown very proud of him
self since his success with the book
concern. He wanted to talk shop, OF
rather he wanted to tell us how sue
cessful he was most of the time. He
had brought me very beautiful dia--
mOnd pin, thing did not want, for
I hate jeWeIry whose only recon-
mendatiOn is that it looks like money.
Honestly, little book, I tried to act
as though 1 were grateful, but 1
would rather have had the moneyItO
spend through the next two or three
years for flowers.
expect, little book, anyone but
: you would think l was crazy if told
them 1 would gladly exchange dia-
mOnds for flowers. But I>have al
ways had very tender and under
standing feeling for the ancient phil
/ osopher who said: eff you have two
lOaVes of bread, sell one and buy hya-
Cinths."
There is a soul hunger, little book,
that is the heritage of all humanity,
a hunger that some of US like Dick
try to kill with material things and
others pamper with ideals and iIIu-
sions to the extent of starving ones
body.
Chadwick Hatton has neglected
the material side in his somewhat
disappointing hunt for the stuff
The day book., 1916-12-29

that dreams are made OF, and DICK
has drowned his soul in the TUck Of
material pleasure and material gain.
like to think of myself, little book,
as materialist. That we always
think of ourselves, as what we are
not is borne out by the fact that all
my friends either throw up their
hands or laugh heartily when l tell
them l am very materia1stic.
However, do not think, and l am
sure neither do you, little book, that
one has to deny all the operations
and devices ones imagination con-
ceives still to understand that ma
terial things are those by which we
must live.
l only dare say these things to you,
little book, for I know that Dick
would laugh at me if l told these
foolish little thoughts to him. Sure
ly Dick is mans man and women
even his Wife-must always play a
secondary place in his life.
Now when go back it will be bus
mess that will engrOss him. For me
there will perhaps be times when l
form the bulk of his thoughts, but it
is easy to see that Dick wants to set
tie down, not into a devoted husband,
but into a substantial business man
and citizen.
This is a very human, or rather a
very masculine, trait in a man as he
nears forty. AS one slips over the
thiTty-ffth birthday he begins. to
think of the time when he cannot
work and so gets kind of panic
stricken if he does not see an assured
income in the future.
Men, have found, little book, are
creatures of one idea. They are able
to concentrate on one thing and put
it through to success or throwit over
as a failure and take up something
else.
In courtship a man thinks of moth
ing eIse-UntI he marries the girl.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-05
VII Sl>R\r MEAT lS EDIBLE
Arc sold in philadelphia Under Name
of uMnrsh knhhiIs" ="

one If the latest oNations in the
food line. though under the fancy
alias of marsh rabbit. is the mussrat,
which cpiCureS say before long VIII
become a general fIVorite in hotels
and restaurants Already IT is re-
ported he is in great favor as a choice
morsel Of food in Baltimore, Wash
unetou. Wilmington and other cities
south of us.
Local market men announce that
! the business done in marsh rabbits
surprises them. and this Is attributed
| to the high cost OF meats. You Will
| Ne told also that the marsh rabbit
should be the most wholesome OF
| flesh diet for he washes the food he
eats
Tho little fellows who find their
way into markets in this city come
| from the marshes near Delaware city,
! the Rreakwater and others as far
| south as city Point Va, where there
seems to be an abundance of them.
| smaller ones come from the eastern
counties of this state but are not OF
as good quality, nor are they as
| large as those provided 10y Delaware
farmers, for. in sense. they are
propagatod on farms. Near pela :
ware CITY particularly the value Of
! farms is not based upon the size OF
crops any more, but upon the num-
her of marsh rabbits caught by hun
dreds OF traps set on farms close by
the Delaware.
The industry has crown rapidly
since it assumed dual form-the
sale Of the body of the creature as
we'll as the fur-and most profit
able business to trappcrs and farmers
who daily capture hundreds of them
| especially in the winter season. The
average weight OF marsh rahhlt Is
one pound. hut in many cases they
reach one and half pounds.
His diet consists generally ~ pars.
lnips turnips. carrots. lie Is real
lvecetarian Philadelphia Record.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-05


however crooked and unfair the ac-
tion of the Muskogcc convention
might no. If rnthing was involved but
the defeat ot my ambition TO 90 To
chicago want to make that plain.
think | cah say that personally IT
has made very uttlo difference tu me,
aud has had very small influence ~
my personal estimation OF Mr.. Harris
or Mr.. Disney ! felt hcfoi hand lhcN
would do as they did II II suited their
personal ends To- do SO.
The wrong part of the action is IN
this II hes IN defeating the tN-
pressed wish OF the party For m
stance the Muskogoc delegation con
siSting of flftN-tuur persons was rep
resented at meeting OF ~ "l me -
THAT q passed unit rule win ,
delegates absent. Wh'r'nN In'N N'',t
% votes against me over the prrH,''S,
of nearly halt the drI'r mon u,''
is no dispute as To thr rae, '"HL'
Cook. Mr.. NoffSlngor Nh Nhl'r. M'
Runyau. and ! presume any ono "l
the 81 will bear out ne question "
fact that ] have stated
Ruincd Conventions
"rb, ,,r,pe IN the matter is not to
,,,.. I,,t tn tho publir that this dele
,,.,.rI.i :, r.pr,srnt II is
.i,n,c,t,,,. mat IN, boJN which ap-
,,,t,,ts ,s dcrrrntrs can alone instruct
.r.h d,l,r,t,- to act as "a unit ON
.su,h matters ns the appointing body
,b,n.,s Ia sn instruct Under the
rmI, ,Jnpt,d d, tho Muskorco dole
,,tt,n II Vns rut i'm the hands of 10
mon to control the action of % men
on u proposition they had no laWiul
right I" act ON "I al'' ,hn. y ~ t,Gh'iis
10 direct nnu a'u"u upW" - , ,",'
misrepresentation "' wiz "t ,hr r,n' n
pie at conventions 'hHr "'S "'"rt -,
NcntionS uhp"pu,Hr. n' '"l'""," ,,, w
Colonel NuoscNelt III ~ was r.. =,
t,st AGAINST lust su'h aS''U,, az ,r .,,H
Ihc NorId ln'n !sh'H r', 90
whether ne 2''rl'u''u n'S I " ~ lao
the tact lhH' ne N'S "'", an
Roosevelt "dh'''"'' '"" Nv
sWcred. ........ .n,t.us to coo
I'm ~. was WY 'nNi"U" tn no.
Colonel l'""s,N'Il 'h' n",''''I 'I,,,,1
cause ihougn' ne 'nu" ~, % - .'',,ti
ana d"unt'd hal Mr ,oio
overcome the OH l-N''r u'lr'' un, ", ,.oor
! s\mpa'hl"'d WIN n'' ~ '''"' ,.,,,
because "i IN, ''.l"n ~ w , DO
u"n th"ufh rCml''n'u ~ w s ,ho
puhnc'h party. ~. ",''" ,r.i, ,
MusNoG'r '"hV'n,i"" WE PnJ tbe
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-05
BRUCE |. KEENAN'S
VIEWS ON HARRIS
Action at MuSkoGcc Con
vcution Defeated Views
Of ,oe Patty.
MAKES PROPOSITION


spccia to The World
TAIuEQUNlI, Okla. March a. \
representative of Tho World called
ON Bruce L. Krcuau in TINS cil\ ana
asked him II he cared to make some
further statements as tu the Musho.
roe convention and whether he had
received any explanation from cIth'r
Mr Harris ur Mr. Disney as To- th,
matters stated In his letter published
I'm The World ON the twenty cishl ID
If February Mr kccnan mid ne
would gladly add anything that ne
thousht might hc of interest to Ihc
Worid readers and incidentally In the
interest of the Republican party III
Tive state Of Oklahoma.
MIR kccnau further mad" 1t pan,
that ;h.rc could Dee nothing personal
TO himself nm the action of the Mas
kugec convention that the puhl'
would likely have much interest ln'
and that II was matter of principle
il anything the public would care To
read about
Had w I.iicU
you know" he said, that there
wound hr "A very few persons com
parativclN who would take my defeat
as "A candidate TO hc a delegate To the
Chicago convention very seriously
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-05

BE sure and get the right tooth.
doctor"
Don't worry. III get II II | have
to pull out every tooth in your head"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-05
SPECIAL DISPLAYS FOR BABY WEEK

All this week the Infants Department the second floor
there will special displays of Infants Wear and Gift Articles
For this National ordered assortment that
includes many and novel things for the babyhese due
to arrive so as o go display Monday.
In connection with Baby Week the Junior Department will
offer many values for the children who yet babies but
do not wish 10 be classed S such.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-05

New Madras Curtains with small coOred designs, woven in
snast of blue and yellow ground excel
lent for berooms can also be matched creOnnes for
drapes. - - ~
THIRD FLOOR
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-05

The majority wondering how much really distinctive SUIT
is this wonefor market reports are
that prices climbing every day Not at Harlow s-here
find hundreds of suit styles designed for both women
and style of excelence-suy you will know to
extraordinary values the price. Many arrived III the
past few days will be viewed tomorrow for the first time
The STYLES varied and include loose back blouse effects
with belts as well Norfolk styles Skirts are full circular
and. and fl''''. Priced SIS SIS
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-03-27

Wayne Mineral and Turkish D~(nD
for men and women. Open all nioo&
ADV. -
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-03-27
Impresses 35 YOun g
Men Under Threat
of Execution
u. S. CAVALRY
CLOSE TO HIM
Fight Between Troop
erS and Mexican
Snipers RumOred
BY e. =. CONkLE.

tSt0f Correspondents United Press. }
Ell PASO. Tex. March 27.--An
unconhrmed report reached here TO.
day that six American soldiers had
been wounded By poems sniping near
Namiquipa. and that several Mexi
cans had been killed or wounded by
the return fire OF the United States
soldiers.
The report was denied by J. o.
Crockett. vicc-president OF the Mex,
leo Northwestern railroad, who stat.
ed he has been In constant commun.
ication with Casas Grandes and
points south.
Leaving a trail of dead and dying,
villa, with remnants of his once
mighty army. was today fleeing
southward from Namiquipa in the
direction OF the Sierra Tarahumare
mountains, according 10 army ad-
vices. That Villa was killing de-
serters when caught, and giving
Mexicans the choice OF the firing
squad OF Joining him. was evident
from n censored report from the ex.
peditionary forces. villa forced 35
young Mexicans TO join his hand AZ
tContiuued ON PAGE T'woJ
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-03-27
Thieves Reap Rich
Harvest in De-
trOit
HOME OF POLICE
OFFICER LOOTED
David Browns Home,
No. 80 I4aKEencezs.
ave., Entered

Indiscriminating burglars and sun
dry light-fingered gentry reaped \
rich and varied harvest In the city
Sunday night and early Monday
morning. A police sergeant's home
was among the places entered.
From the home of David Brown.
president of the Peoples Ice Co., OF
No. 9S Lawreuceave., burglars, who
entered the place with a master key.
stole silverware. money and. jewelry
valued by the owner at $500. Fin
gerprints and footmarks left about
the premises may result in the early
arrest Of the providers, according to
detectives assigned to the case.
Many pieces Of jewelry were priced
for the association rather than their
intrinsic value, Mr.. Brown said.
Armed with stout Jimmy
burglars forced a rear window In the
home OF Sergt. Park Donahue, No.
1915 West Grand-blvd., of police
court, and stole jewelry and money
to the value Of $50.
Five youths, one Of whom Is a
Juvenile, are alleged to have as
saulted and robbed James 8. Rich
ardson, OF No. 32 Piquette-ave., in
front OF his home early Monday
morning. Richardson complained
(Continued on Page Two.)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-03-27
WILL OPEN TWO
SUBDIVISIONS

IL. Cunningham and Edward
Tobias, both of the Kirby Sorge
Felske Co.. have just returned from
an extended trip through TIE larger
southern cities. The object of their
trip was 10 gain added information
on land values, improvements. etc.
preliminary TO opening tao new sub
divisions i'm the Local market. They
found property values in other cities
comparatively high and terms diff
cult improvements nowhere are as
high-class as in Detroit.