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Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22
FORREST BRANsTETTER.

Forrest Branstetter was born July
9, 1874, and passed away March 16,
1917, making him AZ years, s months
and 8 days Of age.
He was converted and joined the
Presbyterian Church at Mt. Olivet in
January 1891, where he held his
membership until September last
when he moved to Columbia where
he with his wife and daughter united
with the Christian Church, at which
time his two sons professed Christ
and also Joined, making it one united
family in Christ. He spent all but
the last few months of his life on the
old homestead of his father, where
he established a character of honesty
and uprightness, was an earnest
worker in his church, both at Mt.
Olivet and Columbia, never letting
anything stand between him and his
duty to God.
In 1895 he was married to Della
r. Oglesby To this union were
born three children-one daughter
Lera, and two sons, Rupert and Rich
ard, all of whom are here.
He was kind and loving husband
and father, never leaving any kind
ness undone that was in his power
to perform.
Besides his family he leaves al
aged mother, three sisters and three
brothers and a host of friends tt
mourn his passing.
Such is a brief reference to life
that was lived among us and which
will long be remembered by many
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. Wimmell, Of Bowling Greer
at the Christian church at Vandalif
Sunday, at one o'clock p. m. 1t wal
an able discourse, holding up thu
thought of better living for us all, 81
that when our time shall com,
it may be said that we never shirkeC
our duty.
Then will come the Master,
When work stops at set of sun,
Saying, as He pays the wages,
Good and faithful one, we'll done.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22
THE II. II. STRIKE OFF;
MEN WIN $4,000, 900

An Associated Press dispatch
from New York dater March 19,
among other things says:
With the nationwide railroad
strike averted and the Adamson Act
declared constitutional, the contro-
versy that has ragged between the
railroads and their employees for
nearly year over the question of
hours and wages today passed into
history.
Appealed to by the Presidents me-
diators to yield on the grounds of pa
triotism to the demands of the en-
ployes, the railroads just before day
break today consented to an agree
ment whereby the employees receive
the eight-hour basic work day and
prorata for overtime, the same as
that provided by the Adamson law.
Several hours later the United States
Supreme Court upheld the constitu-
tionality of the Adamson act, and
what the brotherhoods had already
obtained by their threat to call a ma
tion-wide strike at o'clock tonight
the Supreme Court legally assured to
them by it's decree.
All that remains is to decide how
much back pay the employees are en-
titled to, inasmuch as the agreement
signed by both sides and the Adam
son law provide that the operation
of the new wage and hour schedule
shall be retroactive beginning Janu-
airy 1. The brotherhoods and the
railroad managers will consult on
this matter tomorrow to decide how
it will be computed. 1t is estimated
the employees have between $4,000
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22

DR.. NJ. P. Ravenal, at the head of
Preventive Medicine in Missouri Uni
versity, delivered an important ad-
dress before the ladies of the Feder-
ated Clubs at the Mexico Public Lii
brary Saturday afternoon. He dealt
in only proven facts of medicine and
let theories go to the winds. There
are some diseases that can be pre-
vented. Malaria destroyed Greece
and Rome. But we know in these
times what to do with malaria. Con-
tagious diseases can be handled also.
He said nothing about the preven-
tion of grippe. We believe he has
no Specific" remedy. He did ad-
wise that you shouldn't sneeze in
your neighbor's face nor allow him
to sneeze in yours. A sneeze is mere
ly a spray and is as bad as a COB
DR.. Ravenal is doing a great work
and says things that make you think
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22
Wilson Calls Extra
Session April 2

Washington, d. c., March 21.-
Following is President Wilson's proc
lamation calling the Congress into
extra session April 2 to receive a
communication concerning grave
question of national policy"
Whereas, public interests require
that the Congress of the United
States should be convened in extra
session at IL o'clock noon, on the sec
ond day of April, 1917, to receive a
communication by the executive on
grave questions of national policy,
which should be taken Immediately
under consideration.
Now, therefore, I, Woodrow Will
son, President of the United States
of America, do hereby proclaim and
declare that an extraordinary occa-
sion requires the Congress of the
United States to convene in extra
session at the Capitol in the City of
Washington on the second of April,
1917, at IL o'clock, noon, of which
all persons who shall at the time be
entitled to act as members thereof
are Hereby required to take notice.
Given under my hand and the
seal of the UnKed States of America
the 21st day OF March, in the year oi
our Lord, One thousand Nine Hun,
dred and Seventeen, and of the Inde
pendence of the United States the
141st."
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22

Washington D. c., March 20.-
1t is understood the President was
careful not to indicate the extent to
which he was influenced by the views
of his intimate counsellors; that Con-
gress, the war-making power, should
be summoned to Washington at once
But this view was so general and so
strong the President, it is believed,
could not have been Indifferent to it..
In response to request from news
parer men, one of the officials of the
White House asked the President if
he would see the waiting correspond
ents and tell them something about
the Cabinet meeting. The President
asked to be excused, saying he might
talk with the newspapermen for an
hour and be unable to say anything
more than that every phase of the
international situation was discussed.
While the adjournment of the Cab
met did not bring any announcement
of the outcome of the consideration
given by the President and his ad-
lvisers to the momentous questions
affecting the nation, there were evil
dences Immediately following the
meeting of war activities in several
departments of the Government.
Secretary Daniels went from the
Cabinet room to a session of the
General Board of the Navy to discuss
strategic plans for the better pro.
lection of American merchant yes.
sells while passing through the sea
areas barred by Germany. Secretary
McAdoo called a meeting of the of
ficials of the Government War Risb
Bureau, at which it was decided tc
make more liberal arrangements fol
insuring ships and cargoes.
Hereafter all contraband excep'
munitions of war will be insured BY
the Government, an indication thC
administration has determined i
should help the Entente Allies wher
ever it is possible to do so withou
overstepping the bounds of neutrality
ITo-night the Secretary of War anC
the Secretary of the Navy are a
their desks consulting with their sub
ordinates over plans for meeting th
IeXpected emergencies.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22
900 and $4,000, 900 coming to them

600 and $13, 100000 coming to them.
The brotherhood chiefs were in
happy mood to-day as they dis
patched kilograms calling off the
strike. They had not won all they
had asked from the railroads when
they first presented their demands on
March 80, 1916, having lost the time
and a half for overtime feature, but
they had secured what they agreed
to take last August when they ac-
cepted the Adamson Laws provisions
and which the railroads fought in
the courts.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22

The Grand Jury recommends that
Shade trees" be planted in the front
yard at the County Infirmary. What
kind of trees, we wonder? Maple and
elm? We hope not. Let's plant
something there that will not only
make Shade" but will bear some
thing-nuts or fruit. If nothing bet
ter can be done, put it all in walnuts.
But there's the hickorynut and pc
can and others. Let the trees be
worth something for fruitage and
wood as well as for looks and mere
shade.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22
Automobile manufacturers of IN

Automobile manufacturers of the
United States do not purpose allow
Ing serious matter, such as a rail-
way traffic congestion, or a railroad
strike at any time, to interfere with
their business, if they can help it.
When the big freight-tie-up first be-
gan to look formidable, automobile
makers faced prospective loss run
ming into many millions OF dollars,
because, apparently, they could not
secure deliveries. Not until then did
1t occur to them that, If an automo-
bile was worth anything at all. it
should be able to deliver itself. And
now what is known to the trade as
the "drive-away" has been inaugura-
ted. The cars leave the factory and
arrive at their destination under their
own power. A drove OF 81 cars was
resently sent from Cleveland to Chi
cago in this way. 1t is expected that
the "drive-away" will become fash
ionable thing during the coming sum-
mer. AS 1t is already from st. Louis
Mo-, to Mexico, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22

May 1 to May will be Baby
Week" in Mexico. The day will be
observed in cities and towns thruout
the country. The object is the bet
terment of the health and general
surroundings of the babies.
The Federated Clubs of Mexico
have voted to offer prizes to the boys
and girls who grow the best home
gardens this summer. Three dollars
the first prize and two dollars the sec
ond prize. Now, boys and girls, &c
to It.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22

Profs. Robert Campbell and E. E.
Rich are to have charge of the Mex
leo Boy Scout movement this sum-
mer. The Scout boys will be heard
from in good works and deeds this
summer.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22

We understand that L. r. Torrey-
son. son of Mrs. Bette Torreyson of
Laddonia, who with his family about
two years ago moved from a farm
north of Thompson to st. Paul, Kan,
is to return to good old Missouri in
a few months. He has traded his
Kansas farm for a farm near Troy,
Mo. The Message is glad to have
this good family come back.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22

The Message has a letter from
Frank B. Baldwin, at Durango, Colo.
He says they had very mild, open
winter out there until Dec. goth,
1916. Since then seven feet seven
inches of snow has fallen. Trains
have been blocked on the range most
week, land it is still blowing TO-
OILS feet"
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22

The Missouri Military Academy is
an institution of which all Mexico s
justly proud. The management of
the school is all right, and the cadets
this year are the best bunch of fellows
that ever came to town. Many of our
home boys might profit by their ex-
ample in manners and good morals.
The Academy is all right.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22

Miss Eva Miller will be the secre-
tary for Judge w. w. Fry, who is
attorney and a director of the Federal
Bank In st. Louis. She took up her
duties this week and is to get 500
per month. Miss Miller has been
book keeper for Phillips here for
several years and is a very worthy
and capable young woman.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22

A letter from our old friend Josiah
Martin. at Darlington, Okla, among
other things, says at is very dry
here. No rain and very little snow
all winter. My family and have not
been we'll. We went to a Sanitarium
at Delhart, Texas, recently for treat
ment. Feel that we are all better
now"
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22

The Grand Jury went on record
as favorlng a new Jail. They made a
good suggestion to the County Court.
All, we'll, the county will build a new
jail one of these times not far away
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22

j. A. Reighley, four miles south
west of Mexico, has sold his farm to
Jake Feger and is advertising a big
public sale for Thursday, March 30
See full notice in The Message. Mr..
Reighley gets farm near Houton
Texas, and may move to the Lone
Star State.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22
TRIAL CONTINUED.

The case of Solomon Fox, charged
with second-degree murder for the
killing of A. R. Critchfield here last
fall, was brought before the Circuit
Court this week. He plead not gull
ty and the case was set for the June
term of court.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22

P. C. Alderman at Hoxie, Kansas,
writes us this word of cheer: EN-
closed find one dollar for your val
ued paper. 1t is sure Message from
home" Mr.. Ackerman says they had
dry, open winter, and the prospects
for wheat are not very fiattering.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22

Bradley B. Hun, formerly of Mex
leo, son OF Rev. VIM. HUFF, now OF
Moberly, died suddenly in Jefferson
City Sunday. He was editor OF the
Daily Dope column in the st. Louis
Globe-Democrat Mr.. Huff was but
29 years old and was a very promis-
ing young man.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22

The city has ordered an election
to vote on the proposition for septic
tanks. See full notice in The Mess
sage.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22

Read the notice elsewhere in the
Message for the school election in
Mexico district April 3rd. See If you
favor the district voting away part
Of its territory on the south.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22

Harry Hawes wants to be United
States Senator from Missouri, It is
said. Harry, we are against you.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22

Miss Ethel Isgrig, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. F. W. Isgrig of this city, is
gifted artist. We were shown some
of her work the other day. We would
like to see her find work on one OF
the metropolitan newspapers.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22

The Troy Free Press has increas-
ed its subscription price from one
dollar to $3.50 per year. The high
price of paper is forcing newspapers
here and there all over the country
TO either reduce the size of their
sheets or increase the subscription
price.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22

The Legislature passed a law
against carrying revolers. You must
be an officer OF the law If you want
to tote a gun.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22

DR.. j. G. Edwards, 80 years old,
of O'Fallen, Mo-, is the guest of his
sister in this city, Mrs. S. NJ. Edwards.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22

Rev. /. NJ. Turnage and family of
this city are arranging to move to
Wellsyille.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-03-22

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Republic
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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-09-19
DOLLARS GIVE COURAGE.
To Be PenniIess Makes a Man Feel De-
pendent and Cowardly,

Thcre is This fl br said about wealth.
1t gives courage TO the owner. Power
~ makes covo,ds az nc all
"'rhe man who is suffering with
faor" saws writer "bocause no docs
if-~'if" 4" NA''N'" 'N%N,"St nv .uVtS
not know where the next dollar is com
ing from is in M condition TO earn or
TO attract dollars. Fear ALWAYS makes
a man think he il wcuk a nobodv. II
ALWAYS pictures the worst. secs no light
ahead"
We hear a great deal these days
about efficiency and about inefIiciency
The fellow who has saved few dol.
lars and has Them in the hank ar whore
he can put his hand upon them is more
efficient than the fellow who is penni-
less. Start ONT to find n ioh with nev.
or a dollar in vour nnrkot you'u have
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-09-19
OH! MY BACK!
The Expression or Many a Kidney
Sufferer In Hartford.

A stubborn backache is cause to
suspect kidney trouble. When the
kidneys are inflamed and swollen,
STOPPING brings sharp twinge in
the small of the back, that almost
takes the breath away. Doan's Kid
ney Pills revive sluggish kidneys
relieve aching backs. Here's Hart
ford proof:
r. l.. Dever, proprietor grocery
store, Union Street. Hartford, says:
81 can recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills as good kidney medicine. My
Kidneys have bothered me and my
back has troubled me with dull
mean ache. Doan's Kidney Pills
have always relieved my back and
regulated my kidneys and | am glad
to praise them"
Price Coo at al dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mr.. Dever had. Foster-Milburn
Co., Props. Buffalo. N. Y.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-09-19
STORE WINTER SUPPLIES
Fruits and Vegetables Required
During the Nongrowing
Season for the
Family.

A family of five, including
two adults and three children
under / years of age. under or
binary living conditions, should
lave stored for each month of
the winter season the fOllOwing
food supplies: bushel of Irish
potatoes, y bushel of other
root vegetables such as carrots.
turnips and parsnips; 20 quart
cans of other vegetables; and
20 quarts Of canned fruit and
preserves. These figures are
based on estimates by the Unit
ed States Department of Agri-
culture. which adds that most
Of this should come from the
perishable products of the
many home gardens of this
wear.
With these figures as a basis
it is thought that almost any
family may calculate its re-
quirements, taking into consid-
Grafton the length of the winter
season in any given locality.
Thus, in the South, where food
crops may be grown in the fall,
the winter allowance may be
less than for the far North,
where one must count on sup
plies for several months longer
There is still time. says the
department, for q final drive in
canning, preserving and dry
ing. In using dried vegetables,
it may besassumed that a given
quantity of dried vegetables is
equal to four times its bulk Of
canned vegetables; that is, one
fourth of a quart of dry string
beans when soaked over night
is approximately equal to one
quart canned.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-09-19
moroRcAR TIRES.
rs Lsnsthsu Their Lives Keep vhsm
Free From Oil and Crease

To tsnsthsr Their Lives Keep ~hsw
Free From Oil and Grease
II Is pretty generally known that
gasoline, grease, oil and other fatty
substances are Solvents of rubber.
If garage floors are not kept clean
and tires stand In pool Of oil the
treads soften and the traction strains
In service stretch the rubber in a wavy
outline eventually causing 1t to sepa-
rate from the fabric body underneath.
Probably the most damage is expert
enced from grease. In the differentlal
housing. working out into the brake
drums and then on to the side walls
of the tires. This may result from loose
bearings or too much grease or from
using grease not suitable for triffercn.
tial
Grease and oil may be very easily re-
moved by using rag saturated IN gas
oline. Gasoline. although a solvent.
evapOrates quickly and. II applied In
small quantities. will not cause any in
jury when used as a cleaning agent.
Ordinary injuries to the rubber cover
do not prevent successful repairs. but
not often can work be well done when
materials hive been affected by oil or
grease Invariably blistering during
INFLAMMATION results. -Popular Scle
Monthly.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-09-19
Colored People Delighted With New
Discovery To Bieaici, the Skin. ---'-

Atlanta, Ga.-Says that recent
tests have proven without doub,
that swarthy or sallow compilations
can be made light by new treat
ment recently discovered by man
in Atlanta. Just ask your druggist
for Cocotone Skin Whitener. Peo-
pie who have used it are amazed at
its wonderful effect. Rid your face
Of that awful dark color or greasy
appearance in few minutes. 1t
costs so little that you can't afford
to he without ii. Just think how
much prettier you would look with
that old dark skin gone and new
soft, light skin in its place. Men
and women today must care for
their complexion to enter society.
IT your druggist will not supply
YOU with Cocotone Skin Whitener,
send 25c for a large package to CO.
cotone Co., Atlanta, Ga.
advertisement
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-09-19

for what all other machines on the
farm are designed to take away from
1T i'm crops. No farmers equipment
is complete without this soil-buildipg
machine, which makes worth while
the use Of his crop-raising machines.
In buying a spreader at the present
time the farmer should see that he
selects one with wide spread attach.
ment. With such an attachment a
strip from 8 to 10 feet wide can be
covered, extending we'll outside the
wheels on both sides. This has positive
advantages over the narrow spread
spreader. In the first place, the load
Is thrown OF twice as fast and the
same amount OF ground Is covered
with just half the drying distance,
and on the return 1t is not necessary
to drive SO that the wheel tracks lap
In order that all ground may receive
an even spread. For practically the
same price today q wide spread
spreader can be bought that will De-
liver more in service and includes
more In quality OF. construction. For
these reasons the wide spread machine
should be thoroughly investigated be-
fore q farmer invests his money In q
spreader.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-09-19
The Study Of Books.

We enter our studies and enjoy 40.
ciety which We alone can bring to-
getber. We raise no jesiousy by con
versing with one In preference to an
other: we give no offense 10 the most
illustrious by questioning him as long
as we will and leaving him as alb
ruptly. Diversity Of opinion raises no
tumult in our presence. Each interlocIl-
tor stands before us. speaks or is silent.
and We adjourn OF decide the business
at our leisure. -LandOr.
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IS YEARS A SUBSCRIBER.

Editor Herald. Dear Sir:-Enclos-
ed YOU will find F.. Money Order
TO the amount of $500 for which you
will give me credit on my subscrip-
ton to The Herald till November. |
have been a subscriber Cor 43 years.
Respectfully,
J. p. TICHENOR,
Centcrtowr. Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-09-19
Cautious.

A lawyer happened to | G acquainted
with "A juror in IA petty civil case, aud
he met him during recess Of the court.
The lawyer was just lighting up aud
under ordinary circumstances he would
have offered the other cigar unhesi-
tatingly. but 1t occurred to him that 1t
might not look right
Il suppose" he said guardedly, that
a cigar would not Influence your YER
dict"
The juror was equally cautious.
- good one wouldn't" he replied.
''but n poor one might prejudice me-"
He got good cigar. Brooklyn Eagle.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-09-19

Manuscripts for publication in The
Herald MUST be signed by the wri-
ter, as well as the monde plume. such
as "One Present." "Guest." etc. in
order to insure publication. Hereaf-
ter articles unsigned will no, be pub.
lished under any consideration. Our
friends will please bear this in mind,
and sign their names to all articles
sent The Herald.
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THANKS.

Hartford Herald Co.,
Gentlemen:-Pleasc find enclosed
check for $500 which set my sub
scriptiOn up another year and pay
for one year ! owe YOU.
Yours respt'ly,
r. II. TAYLOR.
Wysox. KY.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-09-19
Longer Than Expected.

Vandeventer-So at your request lie
spoke at your dinner?
Broadway-He did.
"And did he come up to your expec-
tatiOnsT''
why. he went On hour beyond it,
1t. Louis Post Dispatch.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-09-19
Well Defined.

Dad" said little Reginald. "w3st 10
a bucket shop?"
"A bucket shop. my son." said the ia
tber feelingly-"a bucket shop is mod
srn eooperage establishment to WHICH
man takes q barrel and brings back
the bunghole. Puck.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-09-19
A Distinction.

I'm glad to see that you have game
into partnership with Fiubdub. 4 good
move"
"Why. ! have heard you soak a.
him as a thorough scOundrcl.'
Politically. yes. Commcrciafs he's
all right Louisville CoCricr.iuurnal
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-09-19
Subeonseious Wisnes.

When n girl dreams 1t is thai size is
being married in u church crowded with
eormer suitors who are crying sn loud
that the strains OF the wedding marcl
cannot be heard. --CapIer's Weekly