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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21
Mexico Money Cheap.

Ernest Garrett is in receipt of 20
peso bill and 10-peso bill from his
son, Ernest Garrett, Jr., who is with
the regular army somewhere in Arizo-
ma. The peso is supposed to be a
Mexican silver dollar, worth about
SOC of our money; but in looking into
the matter we find these 30-pesos of
paper money is worth about 30c.
Money of that character is plentiful
in Old Mexico, but won't buy anything
much. No country has any better
more solid, currency than the United
States of America.
We don't know whether Ernest il
going to send his son $50 Of the Un.
tied States money for the SO-pesos oi
Mexican money or not. The money
ought to be worth $50 as a curiosity
and as you know, you can fash II
around and make it look like big mon-
ey, if you want to.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21
kTATE HIGHWAY ENGINEEH

FATE HIGHWAY ENGINEEH
II, FRANK BUFFUM was in Mex
] this week, and says that "Audrain
INV is not getting to the front with
usnent good roads as it should.
4 avs he don't see why in the world
sut have a highway engineer here
ns after matters Of that kind"
nstser of fact, the day of talk
/ lbot good roads is past. We
sye got 10 spend some real money il
want results.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21
Yandalia Couple to Wed.

VANDALIA, Mo-, Sept. IA. - The
engagement of Miss Lois Northcutt
and Irvine Biggs was announced last
night at a dinner given by Mrs. Or
land Clapton. Both are members of
wealthy pioneer families. Mr.. Biggs
is a grandson of former State Senator
Biggs and his great-grandfather was
a member of the first Missouri Legis-
lature. The wedding will take place
November IA.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21
HERMANN PELTzER TAKES
STAND N INSURANCE CASE
Brother of Theodore C. Peltzer Sub
iected to Severe Examination on
Witness Stand Wednesday.
DEFENSE ASKS CONTINUANCE.
McCardle, for Defense, Again Asks
That Case be COntinued-Mo-
.tiou 0verruled by the Court.

When court opened Wednesday
morning, Battle MeCardle filed an
other petition for continuance of
the case on account Of the news story
, of Tuesdays proceeding published in
the Tuesday Evening issue of the
Ledger. The contention was based up
on the fact that the story tended to
influence the jury in the case. The
motion was overruled by Judge CAN'T.
At 9:45 Wednesday morning, Her
man Peltzer, brother of Theodore Z.
Peltzer, took the stand. He was sub
iected to a severe cross examination
by Mr.. McCardle.
In the course of his testi-
testimony he denied that insurance
mony he denied that insurance
policies taken out by him in 1915,
before his brothers. death were taken
out at the instigation of his brother.
He declared that they were taken out
by him, at his own volition. He later
! stated that the premiums on Insurance.
carried by him were paid by the Theo-
dore c. Peltzer Investment Co.
He was asked why these policies
were made payable to the Investment
Company, in which he held only one
share, rather than the Peltzer Estate
Company, in which he had one-fourth
interest, and replied that it was be-
cause the premiums were paid by tho
Investment Company.
At two o'clock in the afternoon Nc
Cardle completed his examination Of
the witness. The examination was
then taken up by Frank P. Walsh for
the plaintiff. Herman Peltzer stated
that he had signed back to the admin
Iistrators all of his share of the Peltlzer
estate. He stated that before taking
out policy in the Prudential shortly
before his brothers death, he had been
solicited for several months by How
ard Austin, agent for the company.
He described the scene in the office
of Maddox which is in the same build
ing as his brothers Office was in, the
morning of his brothers death, in
(which he was reproved by his brother
flor his past actions and promised a
position in the Farmers Trust Compa-
lny, then in formation, if he would
promise to do better in the future
He further asserted that the relations
between he and his brother were al
ways frindly. He was excused from
lie stand at 2:30.
Clyde B. Morris, who was employees
in building across from the Peltzel
4 office, at the time Theodore Peltzcl
met his death, was the next witness
J. ,Mr. Morris described the manner Il
s which Mr.. Peltzer was seated in tn
h window and of his fall to the stree
j. below.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21
HIGHWAY ENGINEER.

DSE who are really in favor Of a
hway Engineer for Audrain coun-
|should arrange Immediately to
/ a petition circulated and present.
II the meeting of the County Court
pctober. If the election is not or.
h at that time, it will be too lats
The general election. Of course,
he people of the county don't want
.ighway engineer, why that is diff
Int; but as far as we hear those
4 really want good roads are prac-
slly unanimously in favor of this
Lvampnt
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21
U. S. Death Rate Lowest in 1915

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20. - The
lowest death rate in the country's
history is shown in preliminary vital
statistics for the year 1915, made pub
lie yesterday by the Census Bureau.
The rate, 1876 per thousand, is based
on reports from 25 States and Al
cities, with a total population of about
67,0OO,OOO.
In 1914 the percentage of deaths
was 1876, the lowest recorded up "a
that time. There has been steady
decrease. The average rate during
the period 1901-19O5 was 1862.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21
AT STATE FAIR.
Audrain Stock Entered in MissOuri's
Great Annual Exhibition.

Audrain, whose number of thorough
bred stock increases each year, will
be represented at the State Fair
September rs to 81.
F. L. Crosby has eleven head of his
great Clydesdales entered - He won
most of the firsts last year in the
class.
Tom Bass will have a number Of
his good ones there in the saddle
classes.
Jump" Cauthorn's Marshall Chief
is entered in the $2,500 worlds cham
pion saddle stake. Some of thi
county's splendid blooded hogs will
likely be entered.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21

Monday, Sept. 25th, Geo. Hack
candidate for State Auditor, and
\ Henry Lamm, candidate for Gov
on the Republican ticket, to-
Il with John C. Mckinley, of I'm
he, Mo-, will deliver addresses in
ain county as follows: Wanda
|0:00 a. m. Mexico: 1870 p. m.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21

Mrs. Sale G. Hulen, of Madison, is
visiting A. P. Yager. - Miss Bessie
Tribble, who is teaching at Laraby,
was at home Sunday. - Misses Pearls
and Ruby Walker and Lavinna Bea-
mer spent Sunday with Vida Yager.
- Miss Nellie Pulls spent Sunday at
home. - Mr.. Frank Tawney and fam
| lily and Mrs. Sallie Hulen spent Sun
day with ]. W. Yager of Mexico. =
Mr.. and Mrs. John Forsythe and Mr.
and Mrs. George Forsythe and Miss
Ruby Love, all of Madison, spent
Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Tena
Love. - Mrs. Lizzie Strain, of near
Paris, is visiting DR.. ]. l. Kirkland. -
There will be a lecture at Antioch
Saturday night given by Rev. Abram.
- Protracted meeting begins at Ma
pie Grove Sunday, Oct. 1. = A large
crowd of men from Rowena attended
the speaking at Mexico Monday night.
Miss Linnie Allison, of st. Louis, is
visiting friends in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21
Gov. JOSEPH W. FOLK is
6cning for the Democratic tick
|fuehout southeast Missouri.

Thursday night, September 81,
Frank Regan will lecture at the
! Church., afternoon and night,
Illustrated cartoons touching on
hail liquor traffic from the
IOint of the taxpayer. The
Is cordially invited.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21
Important Meeting!

there will be special meeting Of
the Commercial Club Friday at the
Hotel Hoxsey at noon. All members
and committees connected with the
Fall Fair are requested to be pres
ent. Other matters of Importance will
be taken up.
Mexico Commercial Club.
By r. E. Race, Secretary. 242-2
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21

\ the seven months ending July
berican mules to the value Of
!, 1856 were exported for the use
armies in Europe. So the mule
rvived the motor-truck for army
nd remains the same obstinate
ipendable traction power as of
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21
DD FELLOWS TO CENTRALIA
pal Odd Fellows Attend Meeting in
Centralia Tuesday.

i. L. johnson, C. II. Hamilton, Pete
hford, Thurman Stallings and lsa-
Taylor motorcd to Centarla
esday evening and attended a meet
of the Odd Fellows Lodge there.
e class was initiated and there was
ne third degree work. The Mexico
rty returned Tuesday night.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21
MUNDY's STOCK SELLS WELL
Stock Sale at Horace Mundy Farm
Brings Good Prices.

The stock sale of Horace Mundy
held at City View Stock Park, west oi
town, Tuesday afternoon, was sue.
cess. The total amount of the sale
amounted to $4,S59. ]. G. Ford wa
auctioneer and J. C. Muundy ant
W. w. Pollock were the clerks.
Sheep sold from $10.65 to $12.7I
per head; weanling colts at $4S.5O t.
$1,000; hoge at $40 to S33. The cat
tie sold we'll. The prices brough
were very satisfactory
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21
MEXICO COUPLE MARRIED
bert c. Hook and Miss Althea Bull
Married Tuesday.

Robert Clark Hook, son of Mr.. and
IS. T. f. Hook, of this city, and Miss
lhea Bull, of near Mexico, were
|rried Tuesday evening at the resi-
bee of the Rev. A. A. Wallace.
The young people are well known
e and have many friends in and
pit Mexico. They will make thelr
e on farm near Mexico.
be Ledger joins their many friends
Fishing them all possible happiness
prosperity.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21
TELEGRAPH MANAGERS MEET
Managers of Western UnOn Offices
Meet in MOberly.

The managers of the various offices
of the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany inthis section of the State met
in Moberly Tuesday night. After a
business and get-together meeting a
banquet was served at the Merchants
Hotel. W. S. Robbins, manager of the
local Western Union office, was among
those who attended this meeting.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21

Cool weather calls for Bed Blankets.
We have them from $1.0O to $3.50 per
pair. - THE ENTERPRISE STORE.
d2t-w1t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21
NEW MOTOR FUEL SOON
enry Ford, of Detroit, Says SOlu-
ton is Near.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept. 20. -
enry Ford was in Kansas City Tues
~ night and said new motor fuel
build shortly be on the market. Mr.
brd said the use of denatured alco-
b as motor fuel was practically
blved. He has had two chemists al
Fork on the problem and they sec
hccess in the near future.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21
Former Mex;co Woman Dead.

Former Mexico Woman Dead
According to dispatch in the St
Acuis Republic Wednesday morning.
rom Georgetown, Teras, Mrs. Eliza
eth A. Tincher, of that city, 50 yera
'ld, is dead. Mrs. Tncher lived in tbs
Pity many years and afterward resld'
d in Louisville, Ky. She leaves one
laughter, Miss Sadie Tincher.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21

Mitchell White, of the Ledger, who
has been in St. Louis for 2 weeks un-
der treatment of DR.. Greenfield Slu-
dor, returned home today.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21
This Thing

of getting up of a morning and find
ing the fire has gone out gets old.
The German Heater never goes out.
Will warm three rooms. - L. r. FER
RIS. DIT wit
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21

We will pay you 1Oc a pound Tor
'ieese all this week. - Mexico Poul-
.ry Company. Old Mill Building, NO.
Jefferson street. wit.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21

We will pay you 10c pound for
Geese all this week. - Mexico Poul-
try Company Old Mill Building, No.
Jefferson street. wit.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21

W. W. Johnson has gone to Miles
City, Montana, after 10000 western
lambs.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21

Williams & Sharp were over in
Western Monroe County, near Wood
lawn, Wednesday, looking after their
farm interests. They say the crops
are looking pretty good in that Sec
ton,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21

Elon Whitney, of this city, is con
nected with Democratic State head
quarters in st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21

John M. Cleary, of Kansas City, is
in Mexico this week on court business.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21
Box Supper!

There will be box supper at tho
|bryan School Saturday night, Sep
|'ember 23. Everyone is invited, wilt
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21

John Mcfarland, of North Jeffer-
son street, is attending Perdue Uni
versity in Indiana.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21

Percy Collins went to Springfield
ILL., Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21

Marques Wallace has gone to
Waynesboro, Va, where he has an
important position as teacher in a
large military school.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21

LEDGER ADVERTISEMENTS PAY
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1916-09-21

Miss Linnie Allison, of st. Loliis, is
visiting friends in Mexico.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-21
TIMES EDITORIALS
Let the TRUTH PreVail9
Old Town's Want

Two dozen candidates for city commissioner will
be asked by Old Tacoma tomorrow night to give
their views regarding breakwater and dock for the
Tacoma fishing fleet.
1t is subject that has been up many times before.
But Old Tacoma, which is headquarters for Taco
ma dwindling fishing industry, is resolved to get
that dock, and 1t is going to put the candidates
record at a mass meeting in Slovenian hall.
The fishing dock and breakwater does not affect
Old Tacoma alone. 1t is big idea-one that affects
all of Tacoma. And it is not passing fancy or an
idle hobby that the candidates will be permitted to
evade by nice speeches of many generaItes and few
promises
All that is needed is dockage facilities and suf-
ficient etty to protect the fishing boats from high
winds of winter
Tacoma S fleet today is not one-fourth what it was
few years ago. Seattle, Bellingham and Anacortes
have reached out to the fishermen with eager hands,
offering them docks and protection.
At present fishing boat cannot even tie up at the
Old Tacoma dock, because of harbor regulations
There is no means of obtaining water for the boats
tanks at the Old Tacoma wharves.
Out of 70 boats that have wintered at Gig Harbor
Quartermaster and Olalla, more than so go all the
way to Seattle for provisions and the transaction of
business rather than accept the inadequate facilities
for dockage in Tacoma
dock such as the fishermen ask would cost prob
ably $4,000. But it would keep in Tacoma an in
dustry that is becoming one Of the greatest on the
Sound. and it would induce fishermen to return to
their former homes here and others to locate in Ia
coma.
The council has always sde-stepped. It has ac-
acknowledged the practical worth of such an invest
ment but has pleaded lack Of funds Meanwhile it has
gone ahead squandering money on other projects.
Candidates tomorrow night will be put on the wit
ness stand and asked to state positively what they
will do toward helping Old Tacoma to get that dock
and harbOr protection
1t should be an interesting session.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-21
Confessions ofaW1fe

watched his wife Mary when she
was in the book shop and | don't
believe that anything she could
have done would have changed
your son in any way. He was al
ways worthless"
Then he turned to Chad as if
nothing had happened out of the
way and they planned an excur-
sion for all of us to the hills the
next day. | could see that this
was just what she needed, some
one who would not let her get
away with her opinions when they
were all wrong, and yet who still
loved her and appreciated her
good qualities above everything
else.
II wish you could see mother,
Margie. She has grown pretty
Her color comes and goes like a
girl. Chad says that he is think
ing of introducing law making
it compulsory for old people to
double up after they are SIS.
They are not only happier
themselves, but they make others
happier. They have someone of
their own age to talk to and
amuse themselves with.
Chad is very fond of Mr.. Trent
and We are having a much better
time all together than / expected.
"Margie, dear, l hope by this
time you are getting along to-
ward recovery. | wish you could
come over here, but suppose tina,
is impossible for Dick when h,
has all the Selwin business on hi,
hands. Oh, Margie, | was so de
lighted when I new that Mr.. Sci
win had fixed things so beauti
fully for Dick and you.
ut could be worse, dear. Sup
pose you had this broken leg ant
were bed-ridden and needed al
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-21
A LETTER FROM MOLLIE

Today | had another letter from
Mollie. The whole party is still
in Rome. She writes: Never tell
me, Margie. that anyone is too old
to love and enjoy being loved,
Mr.. Trent is simply crazy
about Mother, and although |
rather resent it, | believe abe is
happier than she was with dear
old Dad.
You see, she never had expert
enced loneliness or responsibility
until after Dad died, and after all,
Margie, II is life's responsibilities
that make it worth living.
Mother told me yesterday,
'Mollie, you can't conceive how
frightened | became after you left
me.
81 had no idea that these
things could be. | did not even
feel the same about you children;
you all were married and had
your own to look after. When
your father was alive | knew that
he would back me up in anything
| would do or say and after he
died everyone seemed to delight
in going against me. You prob
ably went against me when he
was alive. but you did not say 80
for fear of your father.
Perhaps to the younger mind
my ideas do seem very old-fash-
toned, but you will agree, dear
child, that you had grown to look
upon everything l said or did as
a bore to you, consequently my
life in the future was inconceiv-
able. You see, my mind and my
ideas were Of the 1860 pattern,
and yours was of the 1900 model.
Think, Margie, of Mother say
ing that. Think of her stopping
to consider anyone or anything
but herself.
Mr.. Trent is a splendid man
and he seems quite as much in
love with Mother as she is with
him, although / can see he does
not give in to her as Father did.
l caught him kissing her the other
day, and they both blushed as
though they were about 16 in
stead of over so.
Mr.. Trent makes fun of Moth
er's little idiocyncracies. The
other night she had one of her
times of talking about Mary and
Jack. She said that il Jack had
never married Mary he would
have probably been alive today.
And you. my dear Sallie,
would probably be paying his
liquor bills Mr.. Trent said
quietly.
Mother turned very red as Mr..
Trent continued, 4 knew some
thing of your son Jack. and I also
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-21
Miles of Prosperity

Railroad payrolls and freight conditions are us,l-
ally regarded as first symptoms of good or bad bust
ness.
The average man seldoms pays much attention to
this test but just there is glut of traffic from
which some interesting estimates of prosperity can
be figured
According to the last report of the American Rail
way association, there net shortage of 2O,551
freight cars on March L.
A year ago there was a surplus of 321,747 cars.
This difference makes peculiar measure of bust
ness Improvement in the past year. Allowing so
feet to car, there are 5000 miles more freight
in process of transportation than there was year
ago.
1t the additional 20,551 cars which are now needed
were actually available this would mean another
ZOO miles of freight or string of cars stretching
from Boston to Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-21
ECZEMA CONQUERED

Greasy salves and ointments
should not be applied II good
clear skin is wanted. From any
druggist for 25c or $1.00 for ex-
ira large size, get bottle of zemo.
When applied as directed, it eff
fectively removes eczema, quick
ly stops itching, and heals skin
troubles, also sores, burns,
wounds and chatting. It pene-
trates, cleanses and soothes.
Iemo is dependable and mex
pensive. Try it, as We believe
nothing you have ever used is as
effective and satisfying.
Zemo, Cleveland.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-21
TODAY'S BEAUTY HINT

1t is not necessary to shampoo
quite so frequently II your hair is
properly cleansed each time by
use of a really good shampoo. The
easiest to use and quickest drying
shampoo that We can recommend
to our readers may be prepared
very cheaply by dissolving a tea
spoonful of canthrox, obtained
from your druggist, In a cup Of
hot water. This rubbed into the
scalp creates a thick lather, sooth-
ing and cooling in its action, as
well as very beneficial to scalp
and hair. After rinsing, the scalp
Is fresh and clean, while the hair
dries quickly and evenly, develop
ing a bright luster and soft
fluffiness that makes 1t seem very
heavy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-21
Without a Country

The following little problem in citizenship is dis
tressing the suffragists. The story from our
noted correspondent in England, Mary Boyle
O'Reilly:
The Amercan-born daughter of American par
ents, married an Engishman and so forfeited her
nationality He became felon and lost his (and
herr right as British subject She secured d-
vorce but the decree does not automatically restore
her citizenship.
Neither Washington nor Whitehall can issue her
passport!
In times of peace she could return to the United
states 1--we here and apply for naturalization papers
In wartime she is woman without country
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-21

the care you are having to make
you comfortable, and Dick was
wondering just how he was going
to get it for you.
Every day / thank the Fates
that we have money, and that is
no selfish prayer either, for when
l realize how much money-just
a little money-can do to make
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-21


British. BY these traditions private is a man, but
an officer is something better than man.
He is not only the absolute ruler of the man when
on duty-whch is proper and necessary-but he is
too good to meet the common soldier as an equal
when off duty-which is a survival of the time when
the officer was noble and the man was baseborn.
Such traditions will always prevent our young
men from enisting if they can do anything else
They are willing to be soldiers, but they will de-
cline to be made flunkeys as penalty for serving
their country.
democrat like you who takes charge of the
army has his work cut out for him.
You will find plenty to do; but don't forget that
there are some millions Of us who believe that the
army should be body of men in training for the
arts Of peace. We believe that these men can be
made perfect soldiers while they learn other things
We think they can become good men for jobs of all
drill, and growing into soldiersEp.
Give us the Army Which Will Give the Boys
aChance, Mr.. Secretary.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-21
ASTRONOMY BACK HOME

The eclipse commenced on the
right under side of the sun and
passed across the lower section
toward the left. 1t was very in
distinct for a short time, but
about IL was clearly in view.
Smoked glass furnished very
good means of observing the phe-
nomena and many observers
claim that the eclipse was caused
by the passing of the moon be-
tween the earth and the sun
The Gloevrsyille IN. " Leader
Republican.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-21

one comfortable, I don't wonder
that both men and women some-
times sell their souls for 1t.
1--WE are all coming home very
soon. and then, dear, I'm going to
do lot of work in which you and
Eliene and all the rest can help IL
you want to-"
Continued Tomorrow