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The public ledger., 1917-09-13
INITIAL SURVEY FINISHED
by Government Doctors-3,SSS Homes
In the County Visited and Vital
Questions In Disease Proven.
tion Discussed = County
Health Officer a Ne.
cesslty When Sur.
vey Work
Closes.

The Sanitary Survey forces have
finished the first round of visits in the
county and are now engaged in re-
visiting different sections to see what
has been done in the last three
months towards better sanitation, and
directing the construction work.
In all 3,S39 homes in the county
have been visited and the vital ques-
tions in disease prevention discussed
with the occupants. AT some places
visited no one was found at home and
in these cases an effort was made to
call again" In order that all might
receive the benefits of this work
AT every home literature on "Ty-
phoid fever" Good Water, Care of
the Baby" etc., was left and the peo-
pie urged to take advantage of the
help given them by the Government
and State in installing so cheaply the
Sanitary toilets. Many have taken
advantage of this and the work of in
stallation is progressing nicely. AT
present forces of men are at work at
Minerva, Lewisburg, Sardis, Mayslick
Orangeburg and Springdale.
Work has been started at the var
ious schools that have the material
on the ground and II the trustees OF
the schools will notify the Survey Of.
flee when they are ready the matter
will be attended to at once, as this
school sanitation is most important
1t is the aim of the Survey to accom-.
plish as much as possible before win.
ter sets in, but the cold weather
shoul donly cause temporary lull
for this work has just started ant
must continue long after the Sanitary
forces have gone. We are still way
behind the 100 per cent sanitation
mark but are getting nearer ant
nearer to 1t every day. IL Is goa
we must ever strive to attain.
1t is of the utmost importance tina
Mason County have full time coun
ty health officer when the surve!
work is brought to a close. l
would never do to take even on,
backward step now, and 1t is neces
sary to have one man, a physician
who will devote his whole time il
pushing sanitation" Like everything
else sanitation will not push Itself
force must be behind it.
The greatest power in the world i
Popular Sentiment and Mason coun
ty will always have full time healtl
officer if the sentiment is as stron
for general cleanliness as it is 70
personal cleanliness.
The public ledger., 1917-09-13
SUNDAY SCHOOL BOARD TO MEET

The Sunday School Board of the
Third Street M. E. Church will meet
Friday evening at Z o'clock at the
church for the annual election of Of
flcers, the appointment of teacher.
and the planning for Rally Day. This
is the most important meeting of tn,
year in the Sunday School. The en-
tire Board is urged to be present.
The public ledger., 1917-09-13
"SKINNER'S BABY" TODAY AT
PASTIME

Bryant Washburn, the screens
most popular star, will appear in the
great comedy success, "Skinner's
Baby" at the Pastime this afternoon
and evening. II you want to enjoy
a good laugh see this picture today.
"Skinner's Baby" has had wonder
full run in all of the larger cities at
increased prices, but Manager Treble
has decided to present 1t to his pa
irons at the regular admission s and
10 cents.
The public ledger., 1917-09-13
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BAN.
QUIET FOR BUS DRIVERS

Over seventy-five tickets have been
sold to the Chamber Of Commerce
Banquet which will be given today by
the business men of Maysville to the
bus drivers between this city and
other points. The banquet will be
served in the Eiks' club room from
1880 to 1880. and Judging from d
glimpse at the menu the business men
intend TO have the dinner served In
first-class style.
The public ledger., 1917-09-13

Mrs. Sallie 8. Hall and grand
daughter, Miss Adella Thomas, Of
East Second street, have returned
from visit with relatives At Win
chester.
The public ledger., 1917-09-13

ARE YOU A MOVIE FAN? Get a
copy Of who's Who in Movie Land"
telling all about the motion picture
actors, with pictures. Ten cents post
paid. Standards Press, 112 Water St.,
Boston, Mass.
The public ledger., 1917-09-13
MASON COUNTY COURT

In the Mason County Court yester-
day the inventory and appraisement
of the personal estate of Miss Mary
Ryan, deceased, was produced in
court, filed and ordered recorded.
C. s. Dale was appointed guardian
Of Anna Frances Dale, a minor, and
be qualified as such with B. D. Bryant
as surety on bond.
The public ledger., 1917-09-13

The Forest Avenue Parent Teacher
Association will meet Friday after
noon at 3 o'clock. As this is the first
meeting of the year a full attendance
of the members is desired.
The public ledger., 1917-09-13
ROAD roller GOES THROUGH
BRIDGE

The Ripley Bee says: The county
road building outfit was taken
through town last Thursday and
taken out the Aberdeen pike. When
crossing the bridge near Elijah
Fitch's the heavy road roller broke
through the bridge Elmer Conn, who
was running the engine, saved him
self by jumping into the branch. 1t
was a narrow escape for him.
The public ledger., 1917-09-13

County Sunday School Association met
in the Chamber of Commerce rooms
Tuesday night to discuss plans for the
State Sunday School Convention
which will be held in this city Octo-
Der 16, II and 1S.
At meeting held In this city some
time ago the following officers were
elected and officers appointed:
Chairman-Rev. A. f. Stahl.
Vice Chairman-Rev. w. P. Hooper.
Secretary-Miss Mary Mathews.
Finance Committee - Miss Mary
Wilson, Chairman; Miss Jennie Dick
son, Mrs. Bolinger, Mr.. ]. B. Wood
and Mr.. J. C. Burwell.
Committee Meetings-Prof. w. T.
Berry, Chairman.
Entertainment, Registration and
Reception Committee-Prof. c. 8
Dale, Chairman.
Publicity Committeeman Dodds
Chairman; representatives Of daily
newspapers.
Social Committee-Miss Elizabeth
Quaintance, Chairman.
Usher Committee Rev. w. B
Campbell, Chairman.
Decorating Committee (Churche!
and Stores)-Mr. James H. Hall
Chairman.
Administration Communicable. C
Frank Nash, Chairman.
Conferences
Adult Department.. II. Richard
son.
Secondary Department-Miss Jen
ME Dixon.
Elementary Department-Miss Nan
ME Tully.
Reports Of Committees
Prof. W. T. Berry reported that ar
rangements had been made to hol,
the main sessions Of the Convention
at the Baptist Church. The variou
departments will hold conferences a
other churches, as follows:
Elementary Department - Thir
Street M. E. Church.
Secondary Department-First Pres
byterian Church.
Adult Department Christia
Church.
Administration Committee-Centrs
Presbyterian Church.
County Officers = First M.
Church, South.
Exhibits and Registration - Firs
Presbyterian Church.
On motion of Prof. w. T. Berry
was decided to hold the annual bar
quet of the county officers and guest
on Thursday evening, October 1S, at
o'clock.
Prof. c. S, Dale reported that 1t We
the plan of his committee to solic
homes to rent to the delegates and
have the High School girls to assist
the reception, it being understood tn,
over two hundred delegates will
present.
The question Of the appointment
Music Committee was left in Il
hands of the Executive Committee
the local organization. The Chat
man intimated that it was his plan
call a meeting Of each church cho
leader to form a Music Committe
which would arrange for the prop
seating capacity Of the large cho
and the piano. 1t has been planned
have Rev. o. C. Ragan of Louisvil
to lead the singing and Prof. Rop
to play the piano, which Is an assn
ance that the musical features will
of the highest order.
The Finance Committee report'
that portion of the $500 needed
finance the Convention had bet
raised, but that quite an amount
effort Is needed to satisfactorily cor
plete the work. This Convention
big thing for the city and the me
chants should give 1t all the aid po
sible, financially and otherwise.
It was suggested that the coun
: delegates be urged to remain in Il
city during the entire Convention
1t is the desire of those making pre-
arations that the county shall mo
than measure up to its share in ma
0 ing this Convention success.
1t was decided that as fitting CO
clusion in the entertainment Of Il
Convention to have an auto ride abo
the city. showing the visitors Il
beauties of Maysville and Mas
The public ledger., 1917-09-13
PRAYER MEETING TONIGHT

The regular weekly prayer meet
ing service will be held at the Third
Street M. e. Church this evening at Z
o'clock and will be led by the pastor,
Rev. 8. X. Hunt. Everyone invited.
The public ledger., 1917-09-13
NOTICE

Big, juicy corn zoe dozen. Deliver
Thursday afternoon, Friday and Sat-
urday. Telephone 296-R.
n F. JONES.
The public ledger., 1917-09-13

Knitting Club will meet this after
noon at 3 o'clock at the Woman's Clut
rooms on Sutton street.
The public ledger., 1917-09-13
over 200 DELEGATES

To BE Present at State Sunday School
Convention Here In OctOber-Maln
Sessions To Be Held In Baptist
Church-Annual Banquet
To Be Held Thurs
day, October 10.
The public ledger., 1917-09-13

Butter fat 46 cents a pound at the
Maysville Model Creamery this week.
The public ledger., 1917-09-13

Butter fat 46 cents a pound at the
Maysville Model Creamery this week
The public ledger., 1917-09-13

Come today and see the big picture,
Joan the Woman" Opera House.
The public ledger., 1917-09-13

AS good as made Joan the Wo-
man" today, see it Opera House.
The public ledger., 1917-09-13
WANTED

A copy of the Ledger Of August II.
Please bring to this office. tt
The public ledger., 1917-09-13

Butter fat 46 cents pound at the
Maysville Model Creamery this week.
The public ledger., 1917-09-13

Geraldine Farrar as Joan Of Arc
today. Don't miss 1t, Opera House.
The public ledger., 1917-09-13


pends the continuing development Its Agricultural interests and the
directions Heer Club Farmer
O
ABOUT THE FIRST OF SEPTEMBER 1917 going purchase
weighing
distribute County
Heifer; which note shall be payable in the fall Of 1918
with
College Agriculture distributed
Each will be and
County
offspring 1918
will
for the er for later and all the increase and
profit will be
getting
exhibition held the fall OF 1918
r.
the September lat
We help that willing work and learn
The public ledger., 1917-09-13

Joan the Woman, Joan the Woman,
Joan the Woman today Opera House.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07
MR.. RANCHER-

We have the best rubber boots that
money can buy, it is the Top Notch boot
made by the Beacon Falls Rubber company.
They are the lightest in weight, but the
longest in wear, finished in the natural col
or, because they are practically pure rub
Der. Come in and pull on pair, see how
comfortable they are, wear them long and
often, note how they stand up, note the
spading shank the heavy outside vamp re-
enforcement, let us show you these boots,
in the short hip and sporting lengths. We
have other brands in stock such as the
Goodrich Red line and the Arrow black
boot.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07
BUSTER BROWN SHOES

For the Children and Growing BIZ
Girls. In Patent Kid and Gunmetals and
the foot form lasts in the Buster Brown and
other makes. Childrens' to II, $1.25 to
$500. Misses sizes IL to 2, $1.s5 to $3H
to $1,000. The Baby Buster shoes for In
fants, sizes / to 5, feathers Kid and PateH
with fabric and White tops, prices $1OOh
$500.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07

eled to fit your foot, this is why they retain
their beauty and shape until the last da
worn. We have these in Patent with fabr,
top, soap kid, white Kid, and Fabrics in cal.
ors Gray, Ivory, Tan, Brown Combinations
These are all high lace boots.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07
SPORT SHOES

In Tan Leathers, White Fabrics wifi
White soles and rubber heels prices arr
$4.75 to $500
We are Agents for the Ground Grip
per Shoes.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07
SEMI DRESS SHOES

In the Maxine and Martha Washing.
ton Comfort shoe in Gunmetal and Kid
$2.75 to $500.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07
Mems Shoe Department.

We have large showing of Mems
and Boys Dress shoes. All of the popular
lasts including the English and Semi Eng
lish last. The feathers are Tan, Mahogany
and Black Calf feathers, Kangaroo and
Soap Kids, some with Neolin sole and rub
Der heels. The White House Dress Shoe
is the high standard shoe in style and quail
ity, prices are $500 to $3.50 Mems Semi
Dress Shoes, these are made of heavier
feathers than Dress shoes, and are worn
for either dress or work shoes Come in
$500 to $3.50
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07
COWBOY BOOTS

The Gotzian make, Black and Tan
feathers SOC to $3.50.
Boys Dress Shoes, styles raised and semi
English shapes, Tan, Black and Patent
$l.75 to $3.50
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07
MEMS WORK SHOES

This is where we are able to give you
values our orders were placed early before
the last heavy advance, the shapes are
roomy and comfortable, the feathers
Chrome Tannage, which means they are
very soft and piable leather, come in Tan
and Black Smoked horse, Barnyard and AL
kali proof feathers, single flexible, and dou-
BILE sole. $500 to $3.50.
HIGH CUT SHOES
to Is inches, feathers Paris Veal,
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07

Chrome and Elk tannage. Prices are $500
to $1O.5O.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07
Pay More
and Save More

1t false buy shoes quality endeavor little
chase shoes the Every item of material
has advanced before Our
good quality and good styles
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-02-15
HOW HE LIKES 1T.

A young newly married man COM
planned recently that he almost dread
ed taking a friend home to dinner
because his wife every time she ex-
pected company imagined it was nee
essary to scrub the house from gar
ret to cellar and polish every bit of
silver on the sideboard.
1t made him uncomfortable to
think of his wife giving herself this
wholly unnecessary trouble.
"Of course a man likes to see his
home looking nice when he takes an
old chum into it-and of course the
chum does, too" he said. But I'd
be far happier if l could convince my
wife that house can look tidy even
If it hasn't been gone over that very
day. I like the books to look a little
disorderly. You get the feeling that
they are being read all the time. and
that's what books are for. And l like
the music on the piano to be a little
ulSdIIduBeu' II lOOhS DIS IL we really
sang the songs-and it gives a room
that coy feeling that fellow loves.
What if the curtains aren't just even
in every window? Things ought to
look as if they were touched and
were used and enjoyed. If the sofa
cushions are denied you know some
one has leaned against them; isn't
that what they're for? But if they
stare at you in a prim row you are a
brave man if you dare to put your
back against them-much less YOU
tired head! And when a fellow
comes home at night he usually has
a tired head"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-02-15
POWELL FORD

Mrs. William Mason, of this vicin-
ity, spent few days in Mexico last
week visiting relatives.
Several from this vicinity attend
ed ]. c. Mundy's sale.
Ben Robson had the misfortune of
getting his right limb badly hurt
while hauling water. Has been con-
fined to his bed for several days.
Mr.. Newberry received a message
last week that his mother was dead,
He left for Illinois Immediately. We
extend sympathy to the bereaved.
Claude Schultz, Jr., and Will
Schultz have bought their fathers
farm. We are glad that Conrad
Schultz and family will still continue
to live in this vicinity.
Mr.. McMurtry sold span of mules
last week to Earl Carter.
The L. A. C. Missionary circle gave
a Valentine party Saturday evening
at the beautiful home of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. P. Carter. Several from this
.neighborhood attended
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-02-15
ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATE

The Mexico Odd Fellows had
81 eat time at their Hall Thursday
night of last week. The big feature
was the cancellation of the last of
the debt on their hall, $500. A
large class was given the initiatory
and second degrees. The degree team
of Centralia, numbering % persons,
was present and had a part in the
work.
Grand Secretary Ben Fielder of st.
Louis was present and made a fine
address. He was introduced by A.
c. Whitson.
A committee from the Rebecca
Lodge prepared a delightful banquet,
which was enjoyed by all present.
The Mexico Lodge of Odd Fellows
has a membership of 100; it is a
growing order.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-02-15

If the people of this country would
reduce the cost of living they must
learn what to eat, says DR.. Harvey w.
Wiley. "All that is necessary" he
declares, lis wheat and milk for chill
dren. The meat problem is not much
Of problem in my family My boys
eat whole wheat bread or brown
bread and butter and milk. If today
we could come to this simple life no
one would complain of the high cost
of living If today l could go into
the home of the wage-earner and he
and his wife would listen to what I
have to say as. to what they should
buy and what they should eat,
would double the wages of every la
boring man without adding on a cent
TO his stipend"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-02-15
PHILIP. COME FORTH,

c. A. Candy and Mike Donnelly
came in to discuss the frog business.
Mr.. Candy says The Message missed
a big scoop lately-Mr. Donnelly took
a $4,000 prize at Farmers Week in
Columbia for the best display of big
fat frog legs, and this paper had no
mention of it. Now, we are sorry
about that. Never mind, we'll catch
Mr.. Donnelly for his picture and a
front page article yet, even yet
Mexico Message.
Where, oh, where is philip Shire?
Has he quit the frog business, or is
he stuck in the quagmire, or sleeping
around the fire? Oh, Phil Shire!-
Auxvasse Review.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-02-15
IS PRESENTED A
MoLDBOARD PLow
People at Farmers Meeting Aged
From Eight to Eighty Years--Life
Still Looks Good to the Young Old
Fellows.

Sam Jourdan, in the Missouri.
Farmer, writes as follows:
when the crowd gathers early
it's a sign of a good meetin,." That
is just the way it happened up at
Santa Re, in Monroe County, on the
23rd and oath.
Sessions were held first in the
school house and that was entirely
too small; and the last one was held
in the Christian Church. was alone
in four sessions in that town, and 1
have not held finer meetings with
mere live people than l found there.
That all the bunch were not enjoying
the ''yerdancy" of youth can be YER
flied by the fact that there were
three men present who reported that
they had plowed fields with a plow
with a wooden moldboard. A rem
nant of such a pillow was brought to
the meeting, and the discussion start
ed The young folks that now read
of that sort of a pillow think it's use
was only among the "ancients."
brought the relic home with me and
will keep it in my office for a while
then turn it over to the Museum or to
the Historical Society. The part con-
sists of the shin, point and share. 1t
shows the effect of years as it is bad
ly eaten by rust. The relic recalled
the story of how the people tho't when
the steel pillow came into use that the
steel poisoned the soil, and resulted
in crop damage.
Ages at this meeting ranged
from eight to eighty. One fine young
fellow only eighty-one years old took
an active interest in the meeting
/ FOur-ffths of a century has not les
sened his interest in affairs. After
four score and one, life still looks
good to him.
At the close of the meeting he
came to me and told me how he en-
joyed the meeting, and that he was
glad he had met me, and had heard
me talk, and that he liked me. He
also said, "Since have met you and
heard you, l think lot more Of you
fellows down at the University thar
: did before"
1 reminded him that had suggest
ed to the folks early in my talks t.
them, that the "other fellow" wa,
usually all right when you get &C
quainted with him.
was urged to come again, and i
l could not come to send someone
else, and they will be assured /;
warm welcome.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-02-15
JOHN ". HOWELL

Real Estate, Loans and Insurance.
Gives special attention to NOtarial
Work and Conveyancing.
Office: French BLDG. Mexico, ~"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-02-15
LADDoNIA NEWS LETTER
Mrs. Gilmore Dcad-Three Farms
Arc Sold-The Peach Crop Report
cd Killed.

Laddonia, Mo, February 12--Our
little town is still on the map and
promises growth and expansion.
The recent blizzard has passed and
the sun shines again.
Germany is out of order, but we
don't know what's next.
Our public school was closed last
week owing to the scarlet fever scare
and also the furnace being out of or
der
Mrs. Eva Spurlock and baby have
been suffering from a light form of
scarlet fever.
Alvin Smith and Miss Ruth Wal
lace were joined in the holy bonds of
matrimony Feb. A, by Rev. II. B.
Rice. Here's wishing this splendid
couple happiness and prosperity.
Mrs. F. NJ. Norris and little son,
f. NJ, junior, are visiting Mrs. Nor
ris' brothers, the Stotler boys.
1t is reported our recent cold
weather has destroyed the peach
crop for the coming year in this To-
cality.
j. w. Coons has sold his S0-acre
farm to Ben Stevens at SIS per acre.
c. II. Cunningham is managing the
Trick Garage at Martinsburg.
Jas. Scott moved from our little
city to his farm the first of the week.
Wood Hoyt has sold his farm, for
merly known as the McCarty farm to
Bassinger and Glennen for SIS per
acre.
Grandmother Gilmore died at the
home of her son in this city Friday
evening. The body was shipped to
her former home near Rhode House,
Ill.
f. j. Hamilton and family will
move to a 15-acre farm near Perry
in a few days. He will keep a few
choice Jersey cows.
w. w. Braden bought of John Lot
ton load of millet seed at $1.0O per
bushel
George Andrews will move to the
John Gatson farm near Midway.
E. D. Weber has purchased of Her.
man Krupfel the John Hageman farm
near Elm Bend school house. Con
sideration $7,1OO. This is the third
| time this farm has changed hands in
the last six months.
Homer Hammet, of Fulton, visited
home folks here Sunday.
Our City Hotel is now without q
proprietor.
w. r. Long, of Fort Worth, Kan.
sas, made a short stay, confirming the
old saying There's nothing in a
name"
Joe Hayes, one of our hustling
blacksmiths, met with quite a painful
accident Monday morning. While
shoeing a mule he was kicked in the
face, breaking his nose. Sorry to hea
of his misfortune.
Bate Nelson, of Hutchinson hal
moved to Laddonia and is in partner
ship with Thomas Hammett in black
smithing.
Miss Annie Torreyson is visiting
her uncle, col" Sam Torreyson.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-02-15
WOOdSOn & Fennewald
Live Stock Commission Company
National Stock Yards, Illinois

Sellers of Cattle, Hogs and Sheen.
Our sales and record shows why it
pays to ship to us.
Sept II, 1916, we sold 81 head of
S63 lb. yearling steers and heifers
mixed at $1,000, the highest priced
heifers and steers ever sold on this
market.
Oct. 28, we sold Sd head of 1923 lb.
yearling steers at $11.15, the highest
priced steers of this weight ever
sold on this market.
Nov. 14th we sold so head of 100
pound yearling steers at $115O,
which are the highest priced steers
ever sold on this market"
Aug. 81, 1916, we sold 2 cars of
hogs averaging 27S lbs. at $11.5O, the
top for any hogs ever sold on this
market.
We employ sheep salesman who
devotes his entire time to selling our
sheep. This is a very important fac
tor, MIR. SHEEP SHIPPER.
Special attention given to orders for
buying Stocker and Feeder Cattle
Feeding Sheep and Stock Hogs. "We
will buy you the right kindJ Stock
era well bought are half sold.
Why pay for poor service when
ours costs you no more?
OUR MOTTo-"Giving Satisfaction, -