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Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
TOO COLD FOR MARCHES.
Conditions Out At Funston-Ray
Gregory Writes His Pal, Alvin
Treadway OF This City.

Ray Gregory of Mexico writes his
friend here, Alvin Treadway, the fol-
lowing Glitter from Camp Funston,
where he is learning the ways of the
soldier:
Just line to say hello and that
this leaves me feeling good so far.
We are having some extreme cold
weather here, the past two days be-
ing very cold. We should worry as
long as we stav inside of the barracks
and have plenty of coal to burn. We
also had a snow and plenty of
Kansas wind 10 whirl it around.
Don't know how long we will be
here, but only hope Uncle Sam will
move us before long to the Sunny
South. This place is entirely too
cold now to get much drilling out of
the men. l have been out two days
this week and, say, 1 almost froze.
My, they are awfully good not to
keep you out very long. This camp
is o. X. for summer training, but
am afraid it gets too cold out here to
do much good in the winter.
Don't you know I haven't got over
my visit home yet? Sure it is hard
on a soldier to get few days off,
then have to come back and go to
work.
Today is my birthday, and, say, if
1 were at home know I'd get a good
feed, but at that we are going to have
chicken today for dinner. Guess I'm
Gle Sam knew this was my birthday,
so he gave us chicken.
Well, old boy, write me any time,
for 1 am always glad to hear from
my friends. Remember me to all.
Good luck and best wishes.
Your pal,
RAY GREGORY.
B Troop, Military Police, Camp
Funston, Kan, Dec. 8, 1917.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
GOING TO FLORIDA.

VIM. Frazier will spend the re-
mainder the winter at St. Cloud,
Fla. Says he doesn't know anybody
down there but is going to get ac-
quainted and to sit under the shade
of the trees in good old summer
time while we up here sit in the grip
of winter. He will have to pay $4.OO
war tax on his railroad ticket FOR
the trip. Withal he expects to have
a good time
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
COUNTY JUDGES HELD
ANNUAL CONVENTION.
Audrain County Man Chosen AS
President-NeXt Annual Meeting
To Be Held In Mexico.

The annual meeting of the organ
ization of County Judges in Missouri
was held in Jefferson City last week.
Judge ]. F. Kircher of Cass county
presided over the deliberations. Ad-
dresses were made by representatives
from the State Tax Commission and
State Highway Board The general
discussions pertained to the duties
of county courts. Gov. Gardner
made a short address. His statement
that the penitentiary, instead of be-
ing conducted at a heavy expense to
the taxpayers, will soon be on a self
sustaining basis, brought great
cheers from all members of the con-
vention.
Judge Alex Carter of Mexico, Au-
drain county, was chosen president
for the ensuing year.
Mexico, Audrain county, was chos-
en- as the next place of meeting. The
date for the gathering was not fixed.
An effort will be made to have every
county Judge in the State attend the
Mexico convention.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
GOING TO FRANCE.

John Machin, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Machin of Mexico, was in the
first call for troops from Iowa and is
now at Camp Dodge, that State. Sew
eraI years ago he became a member
OF the Society of Friends, or Quakers.
They are non-combatants, but they
believe in this war. It is a religious
war, war for great religious prin-
ciple. Mr.. Machin is ready to do his
bit. He is cook and prepares the
meals for IS men at Camp Dodge. He
expects to be called to France soon
and his Quaker brethren have be-
sought that he shall be delegated to
show every care for the Friends
"over there"
John is very fine fellow, was
born and reared, we believe, near
Farber, this county. His father and
mother expect to pay him a visit in
a few days.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
100000 Damage
Suit In Circuit Court
Audrain Man Sues Ohio Man Who
Owns Farm In Audrain County.

A. L. Thomas managed s. A. Muff's
farm in this county. Muff lives at
New Carlisle, Ohio. Thomas has filed
suit in the Audrain County Circuit
Court against Muff for 100000,
charging that he was damaged to
that extent because of a charge of
embezzlement placed against him by
Muff and of which charge he was ac-
-, ID in the Circuit Court here a
short time.
Thomas asks $4,000 actual and
$4,000 punitive damages. Among
other matters his papert recite his in
generation in Jail for 4S hours fol-
lowing his arrest, before he secured
his $1,000 bond giving his liberty un-
til his hearing.
Mr.. Thomas recites in his petition
that the charge Of embezzlement
against him arose over an item of
$50. The matter was placed before
the grand jury, and an indictment
followed. He was cleared and now
brings suit as above.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

James Braden, near Laddonia,
says he has 40 acres of corn in the
field which he has not yet gather
ed. But it is in fine shape.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
HOME FROM IOWA.

w. j. Baker, who has relatives
near Molino and Laddonia, arrived
home this week from Camp Dodge,
Iowa. He had been up there
since August and had a part in the
building of Camp Dodge-a city built
in 40 days, he says. 1t is 1S miles
from Des Moines. 1t is wonderful
place, and Mr. Baker has some won
derful stories to tell of his expert
ences and observations in the soldier
city and in its building.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20
TO QUIT OPERATION.

The Electric Railway is to quit op-
erations the latter part of this
month. The automobiles have de-
stroyed its business-and war con-
tions have helped also. The track
will most likely be torn up and the
rails sold on the market.
The Circuit Court has geven the
railroad company a decree to dis
solve organization.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

Illinois has a State tax rate of 80
cents. Missouri's rate is only IS
cents, and the coming extra session
of the Legislature promises to cut
that ten cents. If they'll not raise
our other taxes, all will be we'll and
good.
Molino, Mo, Dec. 10, 1917. Dear
Santa Claus: l am a little girl 8
years old. I go to school every day.
Please bring me a doll, trunk, and
little set Of dishes, and some can
dy, nuts and oranges. Don't forget
my little sister, Laura. Please bring
her little bopeep blanket, and don't
forget my papa, mamma, Sister Ru-
by and Brother William. Your lit
tie friend, Mary Opal Martin.
Molino, Mo, Dec. 10, 1917. Dear
Santa Claus: am a little boy five
years old. Please bring me a little
tool box, little barn and animal and
some candy, nuts and oranges. Don't
forget my little sister, Laura. Please
bring her a little red rattler.
Remember also my Sister Mary, pa
pa, mamma and Sister Ruby. Your
little friend, William Oscar Martin.
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me
a violin, pair of skates, a game Of
old maid cards, a ball, a sweater, a
train, an auto, and some candy, nuts
and oranges. Your little friend.
Clayton Erdel.
Mexico, Mo-, Dec. IS, 1917. Dear
Old Santa: am little girl years
old. l attend Hazel School. want
a sled, doll, a locket and some hair
ribbon, dress, and some candy,
nuts and oranges and gum. Your
loving friend, Eta Erdel.
Mexico, Mo-, Dear Good Old Santa
Claus: am little girl six years
old. Please bring me a tricycle., a
doll, bracelet, a new dress and hair
ribbon, and some candy nuts and or
anges and gum. Your loving little
girl, Margaret E. Erdel
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

]. A. Reighley and family who
moved from near Mexico to Arkansas
some time ago, then moved back to
Jefferson City, have moved again,
this time buying farm near Nc
Credie, where they expect to settle
down for good. We are glad to know
of their coming back toward home.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

w. L. Beckley, down Worcester
way, raised so acres of good corn
this season AS yet he has been able
to get only 40 acres of it gathered,
and he did all that by himself Farm
help is very short.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

The Message extends the time for
$1.00 subscriptions a short time to
give the few who were hindered
from getting in during November.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

Rev. B. G ,Reavis of Mexico is
leading great revival service at the
New Bloomfield Disciples Church.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-12-20

Roy Willingham, out on Bean
Creek, is caring for six COWS, a
number of horses and sheep and
hogs. He has no water for the stock.
The drouth has cut him short. But
this late good snow has been a God
send. He has feed cooker which
holds 20 gallons and he hauls snow
drifts and loads into it and fires un-
der it with old rails and such, and
thus he gets his stock water. And
the stock is doing fine on it, too.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-10
ALWAYS TALKING Of GOOD
OLD DAYS OF PUC|LISM
Declared Present Day Champions
Have Too Keen an Eye on
Box Office Receipts.

They're always cracking about the
good old days. these old timers who
cannot see much virtue in the present
time system Of boxing, and In a good
many cases their plants are well
founded.
They always insist that the real
sportsman, the boxer who enters the
ring with full intent OF winning by any
and every legitimate means within the
Queensberry rules, shouldn't have his
mind SO much on the financial end OF
the game as the present day boxer does.
ITS safety first with them all the
time" remarked an old timer the other
evening. "They have to get so much
dough before they start. and after that
nothing matters to them. It's dough-
dough, dough. all the time"
Well, that's true. In the old days
they always had winners and los.
er's end. and the winner usually was
certain There was no chance to stall
ones way through to victory.
This recalls the fact that 1t has been
over ten years since we had an impor.
tant lightweight battle that was for a
winners and losers end so far AZ
the money was concerned. This one
was the memorable battle in Tonopah
New, then boom town In the new
mining fields, between Joe Cans, Their
champion, and Kid Herman. 1t took
place on Jan. l. 1907.
The delightfully."- fat purse of 100000
was hung up for the battle, which was
practically unlimited as far as dlstanc,
was concerned. OF this the winner wal
to get $4,000 and the loser 5000, III,
terms being made by Cans himself, VIII,
wanted no sure thing as far as the coli
was concerned. He not only gave Her
man chance at the title. but chanc
at the big end of the money as well.
The fact that Herman failed and wa
slaughtered in eight rounds makes n
difference to the story. Cans Away
was willing to take n chance. He Ia,
confidence In himself.
The $4,000 never got out of Tone
pah. Cans Is said to have left ther
with $500, Promoter Relly's pool room
getting the remainder Of the purse. |
Is said, too, that much of Herman
money also was blown the same way.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-10
SlSlER IS PERFECT PLAYER
Fielder Jones Boosts Young First
Baseman.

Fielder Jones. manager OF the st.
Louis Americans. considers George Sis
ler, his youthful first base star. the
perfect bail player"
"Sisler can do anything Cobb or
Speaker or any other player can do, "
Jones said. lie can hit as far as any.
body, field as fast as anybody and IL Il
dash Of lightning on the bases What
more can you add?'
They say that Sisler is the most mod.
est player In either major League lie
neither smokes. drinks nor chews.
Sisler Is star with the bat. but In.
Jnred his thumb tagging a player a
few weeks ago. and the injury was 81
painful that he had difficulty In grip
ping the club But with the sprain on.
tirely healed Sisler expects to be club
bling his way up near the top Of the
American league list Of hitters.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-10
HIS NAME ENOUGH.
This Football Player Was Persistent to
Enlist and Succeeded.

Frank Pershing. captain elect OF the
football eleven Of the University OF
Chicago this fall and II nephew Of Gen
eral Pershing. has enlisted az men,
Der Of the Chicago ordnance reserve
corps and Is at the Rock Island arsenal.
It is said that young Pershlngs health
was materially affected by the Cruel
Ing punishment he received while play
Ing quarterback on the Chicago team
last fall and In consequence he was
obliged to leave college. and his phys.
lcal condition proved handicap to
him when he npllled for admission In
thA general arrHo. His admission into
the ordnance corps was the result Of
his failure to gain admission to the
army.
He Is about the last Of Chicago var.
slty players Of last fall to enter some
form OF the national service. Krum.
who played In the back field, Is also In
the ordnance corps: Norgen. another
back field man. IL training FOR a com.
mission IN the reserve officers corps,
''hlle Higgins Ii member Of \ base
ospital unit.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-10
OTTAWA MARK ITS.
Live stock.

Live stock.
Steeis- Stock. per Cwt., ST. to IS,
fat, per cwt., $40.
Calyes-per cwt. sl0$l2.
Spring lambs - Per cwt, $l25C
$li 30. .r..
Sheep-Per cwt, s. to $40.
Hogs-per cwt,, ST 50s1S40
Produce and Poultry.
Butter, fresh and sweet, per Id, 34c
Cream butter fat, per b., 44c
Eggs Strictly fresh, per doz, 34c
Hens. per b. lSc.
Broilers, per b., zoe.
Old ROSTERS, per b., Toe.
Ducks, per h., Ice.
Geese, per h., l0c.
Turkeys, alive, per h.. l6hc, lSc,
Ottawa Cash Grain.
Corn-No quotations.
Oats-No white. SIC.
Hides and Wool.
No. l hides--Per h., 15c.
No. calf skin, per b., 22c.
No. / Horse hide, IS.
Illinois wool, per b., 45c.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-10

The Tacoma team of the Northwest.
ern league blew mp on July 4. not be-
cause 1t was patriotic but because the
receipts would not feed ifs. There
was lad on that team who could play
BAN, bat he had been overlooked. His
name Is Ira Flagstead. and he is a
catcher. Magnate Jennings heard about
the lad and snatchcd him The scribes
who tour with the Tigers say he IL 90.
'ng to make II great backstop If he will
hearken to the wisdom Of "Spin" Stan.
we.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-10
LIKES STEALING BASES.
~ Cobb Says That More of Them
Would Help National Game.


Tyrls Raymond Cobb Of the Detroit
Tigers Is of the opinion that stolen
bases should play II more prominent
part IN Americas great national game
The Georgia peach thus expresses him.
self In a special article IN the Baseball
Magazine. Ty comes forward with the
assertion that hp Is strong for the stol.
en- base, stating that he believes it pos
slble to do more damage To the oppos.
ing teams defense by daring base run.
nlng than by batting or fielding.
Proceeding deeper into the subject
Cobb says; When you are making n
lot OF bits you may discourage the on
position lint Mt the same time they
reason that the players are not so
much to blame. 1t is really the pitcher
VINO Is getting his Therefore the team
may Play, and defensive play 50 far ms
the club IL cone, rned Is not impnrpd
In the least by the fuslhde of hts
which may win the game and drive tho
pitcher from the box. The same 40
plies to fielding II n misplnv IS made
II Is the fault OF some one PLAYER. II
doesn't affect the other players. ana it
doesn t even affect the man who nndr
It very much. for he reasons. i missed
that one all right. but when the next
one comes this way | viii stop II or
break leg
All these things are important. I,ut
no one Of them, not even homo run
with the bases crammed can quite de-.
moralizc an inlield ana get the defense
up In the air as clever base running
gan do,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-10

Since j, has become necessary for
the dairymen To supplement- their pas
ture with considerable grain and
rouehase they are realizing more
keenly than ever before that the high
grain prices are not counterbalanced
by he price of milk. Altho milk is
selling al poe per gallon wholesale. the
price is not sufficient To enable any
but superior grade of cows to re,
min a profit, Such condition can.
not long exist A business is soon dis.
continued which does not have pres
cnt Or future prospect for profit.
Enough farmers have already gone
out OF the dairy business to make the
milk supply much shorter than usual
Many more are selling "A number of
their animals in order TO effect a saw
ing in the feed bin during the coming
winter Quite number OF writers
are creating an agitation TO save the
dairy cattle from slaughter for the
sake OF future production, but IL
seems Mat the only effective way is
TO Increase the price OF dairy products
until The dairy farmer is at least play
,ns even.
Although some individual produc.
ton records are higher than in June.
the average for all the cows tested
in the Association during July is much
lower. This fact is shown by the
herd averages. The following herds
averaged over 600 lbs. milk or "a lbs,
butterfat.
Cows Owner Breed Milk Bfat
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-10

Receipts and Sc -" ates.
Wheat Receipts. Al cars, estimate
FOR tomorrow, ll6 cars.
LoIn- Receipts, 80 cars, estimate
for tomorrow, 80 cars
Oats-ReCeipts, 365 cars; estimate
for tomorrow, 523 cars
Hogs Receipts, $4,000; estimate
10. tomorrow $500.
Chicago Live stock.
Cattle-Open l0c-SDc off, close loo.
25c off tops $l700.
llogs-Open l0c-l5c up. close 25c
up; tops, 1880.
Sheep-Open strong, close strong;
tops, sl2.10
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-10
Introduction Needed.

For long time Clawson has been
thirsting to tell Blohkhs that he and
George Washington had nothing In
common, but had never found an op-
portunity. one day, however, they
met AT the academy and stood together
gazing at lovely little statue. Claw
son turned to his catalogue.
All" he said this Is Truth! =
Waving hand toward the statue, he
said: Truth. allow me To present my
friend Mr.. Blobkins | feel sure you
two have never met before. II ondon
Answers.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-10
System of framing for Trapshooters

System Of framing for Trapshooters.
In virtually every sport in the cur
rtculnm tons Of matters have been
written about The proper methods of
training" for The event In this re.
spect the word training means not
practicing, but rather physical condi-
tioning.
Nothing has been said upon the sub
1ect OF training" for trapshooting for
the very good reason that no train
ing Is necessary in that sport in the
general acceptance of the term Good
shooting does not depend upon finely.
trained bodies, nerves worked to a
fine edge, and the perfection of wind
ana limb
There is virtually no set form OF
physical standard that covers the de-
scription Of trapshootne champion
The good trapshot Is the man, who
after studying the game has kept his
mind and eye in good condition, not
thu any special cource of physical
training, but by living a clean. healthy
life the only requisites to clear eye,
and alertness of mind.
In this respect trapshooting is a
blessed sport This explains why it
can be followed virtually from the
cradle to the grave. 1t imposes no
tax upon vitality. and does not place
u premium upon physical strength or,
for that matter, upon the best of
health But il does gradually act as a
physical developer. and remedial to
the system. For who can spend hours
out under the open sky, feeling the
sun beating down upon them. the
winds playing over them, and not
+ gradually be restored IN mind and
+ body to the limit Of vigor
The trapshooting line at any tour
nament Is an interesting study. 1t Is
composed OF men Of the most diverse
occupations. or calings. of absolutely
n variety Of physical and mental at
tributes, yet all possess, in common,
steady nerves and eyes, which, after
all, are the best indications of a sound
interior, and a sound mind
However. despite the fact that trap,
shooting does not impose the neces
sity OF training constantly, or of de
veloping the physical to an inOrdnate
I degree, trapshoOters would do well to
observe a few simple regulations in
the course Of their preparations for
competitions. which, after all, are the
secret Of success In this life.
The regulations are.
l.-Practice regularly
Eat in moderation Of things yot
like and that agree with you.
Keep outdoors as much as pos
sihle, but avoid violent exercise.
Get eight hours sleep per day
Smoke ii you want to, or drink
II YOU are accustomed to it, but be
moderate ~
6-DOn't worry a.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-10
STANDING Of CLUBS
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

Yesterdays Results.
Chicago. =. Cleveland . Corrected
in tenth1
Detroit. -; 81 Louis 0-6
Games Today.
BOSTON at Washington
New York al Philadelphia.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-10
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Yesterdays Results.
Chicago. /, Pittsburgh, .,
st Louis, SO; Cincinnati. 20
Games Today.
Cincinnati AT Chicago.
Pittsburgh at St Louis
Brooklyn at New York.
Philadelphia at Boston.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-10

Though no one would think so from
looking at fluid glass Of milk and u
solid apple, the percentage OF solids aud
water IN apples and IN milk IL almost
the same, apples being 80 per cent wa
ter and milk S0 per cent.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-10
CHICAGO MARKETS

Chicago. Ill, Sept. 10, 1917.
Chicago market report furnished 70
the Free Trader Journal by W. l.
Etnyre. member Chicago Board Of
Trade. Mooney Building. Phone l0il
Correspondent l.amson Bros 4 Co,
Chicago.
Wheat Open High. Low. Close
No quotations.
Corn
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-10
HIGGINS HIGHLY T0UTED.
10 Hailed as Successor TO Sheppard a.
Middle Distance Runner.


Joe Higgins, who recently defeated
Jole Ray the noted distance runner. Is
being hailed as the successor Of Mel
Sheppard us u middle distance man.
Higgins, who wears the cOlors OF the
irish American Athletic club OF New
York. received his early training ut
Holy Cross During his student days
he had no opposition In the half mile
and was rarely beaten IN the quarter
Higgins has not decided whether he
will stick to the mile aud 1000 yard
runs ar whether he win 20 In for the
mile. Ills time of minutes = ~ sec-
onds MA mn, hay at lJfW yards On a
sosgN track appears to Indicate his In
"lination toward the middle distance
1use.A-S~>snnou-e,.-~-- -r~-Rer~.-s
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-10
Nothing Wrong.

DO you see those two men studying
q hart
Certainly"
Il happen to know that they are
planning a crooked piece Of work"
surely not"
Yes They are two engineers who
are mapping out scenic railway
birmingham Age-llerald
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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-10
|EAMa1&Tqpy

times Its east and west event the
State titular matches and its various
Hogans championship trophies, with
several thousands OF dollars in cash.
causes the shooters of the country to
give the tournament consideration and
also to spend week at America 5
greatest seaside resort.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-10

FOR QUICK RESULTS TRY THE
w ANT" ADS. IN TAN FREE
TRADER.JoURNAL.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-10
LaSalle County Better Farming
~ Department N@


81 Bailey Falls Farm, G 665 2SS
3 Sam Steider ........J 500 $50
81. l. Dunmire ........G 633 2S9
OF the 400 cows tested during the
month OF July only Is produced over
Is Roy Atwood ......,.G GIL 1877
10 Christ Guenther ...H 662 1873
Il A, Schwab ..,,...H 749 2SS
40 lbs. butterfat, 50 produced between
30 lbs. and 40 lbs. ll7 produced be
tween 20 lbs and 30 lbs. while 142
produced less than 20 lbs butterfat
The following individual cows pro.
duced over 100 lbs. milk or 40 lbs.
butterfat during the month
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-10

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SPORTS
NOTHING GAINED IN
FIRST BASE SLIDE

Also at Third and Home, Where Rules
Require Tagging Of PIayer--Fastsst
Way to Reach Initial Station Is %
Set OF at Top Speed and overran
Bag.