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Mexico Missouri message., 1917-07-19
LAGRANGE COLLEGE.
Mr.. Offutt Is Lonesome to Get Back
TO Mexico-Speaks Of Roy Ferris
Spider Article-The Army Boys.

Dear Editor of The Message: Some
time ago l wrote you a letter from
La Grange. 1t was credited to w.
]. Ofutt. l did not in the least OBJ
ject, because w. j. is a very fine fell
low, but maybe you can again come
into his good graces by not doing it
again.
La Grange has three artesian
wells from which we may drink. One
of these wells spouts water in large
stream into the air. This water tastes
salty and of sulphur.
1t may not be the same everywhere
but slow and sure change is taking
place in the minds of the college boys
here concerning the war. Some are
entirely willing to risk their lives
for the cause OF what they believe
to be liberty. All honor and glory
to Him who died to set men free
from the bondage of sin!
This draft is getting our church
boys, the good clean-lived boys. The
country can not use the dissipated,
debauched young man. These solid
college fellows are agreed that we
shall have to sacrifice much be-
fore the close.
AS 1 look from the college hill
down into the great Mississippi
think of that great passage of Scrip
ture which says, land there shall
be no more sea-" which means. am
led to think, the close of all wars;
no more troubles, no sorrows, no
enemies. Only wait; it is coming.
When read Mr.. L. r. Ferris de-
lightful article in the Mexico Message
Oi DpluSIo great lOuBluS Cduc
over me to have him by my side as
we work in the science room, study
ing not only spiders but everything
living and many things without life.
/ am sure he would be interested in
the arrow-heads, the sea animals, the
volcanic and heated rock forma-
tions in these hills.
l can imagine the delight that
would come into the average Mexi-
co boys eye at the sight of the great
fish that leap into the air at times
from the water of the Mississippi.
Yes, Mr.. Editor, La Grange is all
right, but as for me Mexico is bet
ter, and will soon be back.
ED. C. oFFUTT.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-07-19
CT1ICAGo&aA>kro RY.
r1MEG5rAsIp


CHICAGO & ALTON II. r.. co.
(Time Card in Effect July s, 1919
East Bound.
No. IL daily for Chicago 2:O2 a. m.
No. "a daily for st. Louis 4:02 a. m.
No. 80 ex. Sun. for Chicago 7:1O a. m.
No. 26 daily, Jacksonville 1:46 p. III.
No % daily for st. Louis 1852 p. m.
No. 10 daily for Chicago 1O:45 p. m.
West Bound.
No. 3 daily for Kansas City $3.50 a. m.
No. 1915 ex. Sun. for Slater 8.15 a. Ill.
No. daily for Kansas City 3:0S D. m.
No. IL daily for X. C. $3.50 a. nj.
No. 81 daily for X. c. 1910 p. m.
No. 25 daily for X. C. LAG D. m.
No. 20 ex Sun. from Chicago 500 p. m.
South Bound.
No. 213 daily for Fulton 9:4O a. m.
No. 211 daily for Jeff. City 800 p. m.
North Bound.
No.210 daily from jeff. City $3.50 am.
No. PIP daily from Fulton 1910 p. m.
T. L. MARSHALL,
Ticket Agent.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-07-19
Notice of Final Settlement.

Notice IS hereby given to all cred
itors and others interested in the es-
tate of John P. Kesler, deceased, that
the undersigned administrator of
said estate, intends to make final set
Element thereof at the next term of
the Probate Court, in the County of
AudTain, State of Missouri, to be
holden at the Court House, in the
City of Mexico, in said county, on
the second Monday in August, 1917.
HENRY l.. KESLER, Administrator.
First publication July 70, 1917.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-07-19

Mrs. Henry M. Dunlap, wife Of
State Senator Dunlap of illinois, de-
clares all tobacco fields should be
planted in wheat. She says that
thousands of women are breaking in
to the habit with the men of putting
the nasty cigarette. The women are
taking their rights" don't you see?
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-07-19

Miss Pauline Flynt has a very in
teresting Sunday school class at Mt
Zion Church in Moline. They range
in age from about IL years to a..
Miss Flynt has offered prize for the
best essay or story written on the
life of Joseph. The class is doing
earnest and efficient work.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-07-19
EVERY BLOOMIN' SOUL.

1t amt the guns nor armament,
Nor funds that they can pay,
But the close cooperation that
Makes them win the day.
1t amt the individual nor the army
as a whole,
But the everlasting team work of
every bloomin' soul.
-Rudyard Kipling.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-07-19
THE MExICANs TOO
AGAINST GERMANY
To Seize Cold Ships and Other Prop
erty--Kaiser Told to Go TO That
Hot Place.

The following dispatch appeared in
the metropolitan press few DAYS
ago:
FL Paso, Texas, July 5.-Since
the pro-ally campaign in Mexico was
started by Ell Universal in Mexico
City the sentiment favoring the AL
lies has reached Northern Mexico,
and during the last 80 days a we'll
defined movement favoring an open
break with Germany and the align
ment of Mexico on the side of the
Entente Allies has developed.
This has been noted beside the Pro-
German sentiments published daily
in Chihuahua City and in other pa
pers believed to be subsidized by the
Germans in the North.
A reflection of this sentiment was
seen recently in the statement by
Gen. Francisco Gonzales, acting com
mander-in-chief of the northwestern
military zone, with headquarters in
Chihuahua.
He was overcharged by the Ger
man firm of Ketelsen G. Degetau for
some padlocks. The manager was
arrested and placed in. the peniten-
tiary.
The German Consul made a de-
mand for his release "in the name of
the Imperial German Government
and the Kaiser" according to a
Mexican official who was present at
the time.
Kaiser May Go to H"
Tell the German Consul he, the
Imperial Government and the Kaiser
may all go to h" Gonzales an
swered.
Prominent Mexicans, men in close
touch with the capital, predict Mex
leo will declare war on Germany
within 80 days.
According to these men, all Ger
man money in Mexico City, Torreon,
Chihuahua City and other banks will
be seized as soon as war is declared.
the German boats in Tampico and
other ports will be seized, thereby
giving Mexico a much-needed mer-
chant fleet, and all Germans will be
interned or deported at once and
their property confiscated.
The Tampico oil fields will be
made safe for the oil supply of sthe
Allied fleets by declaring a zone in
which traffic would be restricted, and
the mines, smelters and mills re-
Opend at once to produce munitions
metals for the Allies.
Would Halt Smuggling.
Such declaration by Mexico
would bring closer cooperation with
American officers in stopping the
wholesale traffic in ammunition, cat
tie smuggling, gun running and all
the other violations of the laws along
the border.
The anti-German movement is not
unopposed in the North, as the Ger
man residents of Chihuhua City, Tor
reon and other places have been
spending money lavishly entertaining
officials, army officers and influential
citizens.
But with the usual German meth
cd, they seem to have overplayed
their hand and brought about a re-
action by causing the naturally sus-
piciogS Mexicans to suspect they had
an Interior motive in their friend
ship.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-07-19

The following dispatch appeared II
the metropolitan press a few day.
ago:
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-07-19

Indiana spends over two million
dollars annually boarding rats. II
there is rat about your premises he
is living at your expense.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-07-19
REGIsTEREDLN X. Q.

Robert James of Thompson regis
tered in Kansas City for the draft in
Audrain county and the Kansas City
board did not get his card in here
till last Friday. He makes Au-
drains full registration 1899.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-08

t.nues 20 get better The performances
last exactly two hours
In case ~ sudden illness OF accident
have an attendant call the circus ply.
sician for temporary treatment This
circus carries a little but compie,, hos.
pital tent and "a competent doctor
Don't miss the band concert hy Prof
JEWELS Concert Band just before the
circus starts.
Don't fsu 90 visit the winter quarters
~ the Hagenbeck.Wallace Circus II
you go 90 West Baden or French Lick.
Indiana
II you are mistIc8ted or uvercharged
iu any way. please take the trouble 20
go 90 the Cont door and ask for the
manager and file your complaint that
is the only way the management can
secure Information necessary for cor
reciion Of any abuses.
Don't become offended II any ~ the
| fifty clowns make little sport az your
! eNpense-remember 10 Is a gala holiday
and everyone out Tor good time.
Don't blame the bands in parade II
;hey do not play every foot OF the route
of the parade Perhaps they have been
/ ierked around over some rough road
and their lips are sore
/ You. yourself are Co blame II YOU are
caught in the crush at the ticket wagon
you should have bought your ticket "a,
the downtown ticket office
Don't overlook the menager.c-a halt
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-08
SOME GOOD TIPS
FOR CIRCUS DA Y

hour spent patiently in this department
Of the Wallace Circus Us
well worth more than the price OF adj
mission. You may think you have seen
AN Of the animals shown but you have
not You may think you know ail about
them. but you do not
II you wish 90 verify your favorite
author ou natural history read up
about some Wild animal before you go
90 the circus and then make it a point
10 study that beast in the Carl Hagen
beck menagerie and see II the writer Of
your natural history knew what he was
writing about
The circus management guarantees
that you will not only see everything
advertised but many times more-it is
impossible for any form Of advertising
10 convey intelligently any real idea
Of the things and acts 20 be seen with
the Carl Hagenbeck-W Wallace Circus.
You can see this circus very salts
factOrily for fifty cents and you can
see it a great deal better II you buy
reserved seat or grand stand chair but
] 10 any event gbA " All llbA bf-l AAhF NlAF
Investment. a big circus and menag.
/ erie Of the magnitude Of the Carl Hag-
enbeck. Wallace circus is the greatest
, bargain counter" ever known In the
amusement world.
Remember circus people are human.
they eat and sleep just ike other peo-
pie and are inspired by the same senti-
ments and ambitions and appreciate
any evidence OF approval you may see
IN to manifest toward them and their
I efforts 20 amuse YOU.
Remember the tents Of this big cir.
Gus are water proofed and seldom IN.
J deed can rainstorm interfere with the
/ performance
At the night performance sometimes
! the wild animals become almost unrul
/ ly and give their trainers more trouble
than they do in the afternoons The
/ reason is found IN the fact that it is
/ their bed time and they are sleepy and
/ cross
/ 10 is impossible 20 see AN or one half
or even one third Of the circus perform.
aDce at one sitting ng-consequeutly al.
most every dag circus parties come 20
/ the circus again az night and sitting
I ln different section get a better view
~ acts that they did not see .n the
. afternOon-and these people invariably
comment upon the night dressing Of
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-08
\ ONEMiN RAILWAY.
Equipnient Of Idaho Southern i An
Auto With Two Trailers

Auto With Two Trailers
Chambers Journal Railway compa-
nies that have 90 give up side branches
arrangements or through finding the
working expense ~ them too heavy.
might with advantage 10 themselves
aI the districts concerned consider the
case Of a certain American railroad
A number Of years ago the Idaho
Southern railroad was Constructed be.
twetu G00Jng and Jerome d. Tor use
Will, the great irrigation schemes Of
tire Twin Falls country We're being car.
ritd out. and used % haul freight and
passengers ON the irrigation projects
having been effected. the railway was
abandoned by the owners the state
utilities commission refusing TO grant
them an extension OF their charter un'
less they put their line and engines iR
first class condition
There was not enough money in the
business % Justify such undertakings
500 the owners of the line decided 10
cease operations Now. however. an en-.
terprising South Idaho man has seized
the opportunity
He leased the line, ordered 90 be built
Tor him "a siXteenpassenEer highpow.
cred automobile fitted with fange
wheels. put it ON the rails with two
ilght traiiers Tor freight and express
work. and now has AN the business that
Doc can handle Indeed. so heavy Is the
traffic that he has ordered two other
sets Of automobiles and uailers. Tie
operates his autotraln on a regular
schedule and keeps time punctually.
~ Be- the only oneman railway in ex.
lstence so Far as known
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-08
DEATH TROOPS"
p hey Are Composed Of Austrians Who
Deserted to Russia.

y hey Are Composed OF Au-lrans W no
Deserted to Russia
Seattle P0scInteIIigeucer. The dis
patches describing me new offensive Of
the Russian army which began July
3. me-ti0n the so-called death troops
which took part in the brilliant attack
east Of Lemberg. These troops. accord.
ing 90 the dispatches are called res
pectve'y. regiments. battall0ns, com.
panies batteries squadr0rs 0f death.
They wear black and red stripes on the
cuffs with a deaths head on crossed
swords" TIE soldiers composing these
unit have vowed 90 do OF die Tor demo
cratic Russia
From the Bohemian National Alliance
comes the statement that "the death
troops" which were picked 90 lead in the
Russian offensive were the first brigade
OF the CzechO-Slovak army in Russia
and that they are composed almost en-
tirely Of Austrian soldiers who have
deserted the cause Of the government
which they hate. Whenever Upportuni
T. presented itself. the SzechO-Slovaki
AA AAAE shArAA asAAA ~ AAAE NtbH1NA VffA IT
serve against their Austrian and Ger
man Oppressors. As they would be- sho
out Of hand II captured again by th'
Austrians. these bohemian troops have
vowed TO fight 20 the death.
Before the new offensive began th'
Bohemians were used principally foi
scouting work. but Minister Of Wal
Kerensky knew the necessity Of attain
ing success in the initial stages ant
picked these desperate men 10 lead IN,
attack. The dispatches indicate that a
trigade Of Bohemian troops. not more
than 5000 strong. not only attained the
objective sought. but captured 3.200 moi
and many guns
Bohemians are fighting in every army
OF the allies There Is provisiOna
government. with temporary headquar
ters located in Paris which purposes
establishing a separate nation 10 The
Austrian provinces of Bohemia and no
rayia after the war. where the Czech,
Sl0yaks win work out their destiny i
the allied cause wins the Czecho-Slo
yaks viii get their freedom Therefore
they are fighting Tor the allied caus'
yalantly
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-08

Don't allow your children TO climb
on circus wagons of any kind and do
not permit them 90 tease any animals
in the menagerle.
Don't walk away from the ticket sell.
er without waiting for your change.
Don't allow rain % keep YOU away
from the circus-aIi tents are chemical.
ly treated with a waterproof process
Don't leave the circus before the per.
fo-mauce IS over. as the program con.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-08

Hayre. "Wednesday Sept 5.-The Ger
mans have retreated 20 the south bank
Of the Kelimbero river in East Africa
before cDnvergent advance Of Belgian
and British troops says a Belgian state
ment today
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-08

the performers most every perform
er. and particularly the women. wears
% different costume "a, night one that
is calculated 20 go better with the
lights that is why many people think
the circus performance looks prettier
at night than in the afternoon
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-08

The term Pennsylvania Dutch" was
applied originally 20 language not 20 "a
class ~ people u was a dialect or
patols imported into Pennsylvania by
immigrants from Germany Gradually
the term came 20 be- applied 20 the peo.
pie who spoke the language The 30.
called Pennsylvania Dutch came from
Germany not from Holland.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-08

\ good flt and quality guaranteed Sl7
Tailoring CO.. % y Washington ST. 7-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-08
ITALIANS TAKE
$4,000 AUSTR|ANS
TOTAL LOSSES or TEUTON TO LAT
IN FOOTS Up 10000. IS REPORT
FROM ROME

Rome. Sept S-More than thirty
thousand prisoners have been taken
during the Italian offensive. the war
office announces.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-08

Manicurng at Palace Barber Shop.
ADV.
Williams news., 1917-11-22
GRIDIR0N SPORT MIGHT DIE
Effect of Action of Yale, Harvard and Princeton Is PuzzIing to
 Football Fans.

The fact that Yale, Princeton and Harvard, recognized as the leaders in football. have suspended activities on the gridiron for the duration of the war, has set the devotees of the game to thinking. The universal question of those interested in the matter is:
 What ultimate effect will this have on the sport pursued by the smaller colleges?
 Is football to die until after the war or will those who have the sports in terest at heart bring strong enough pressure to bear for its conservation? |?
 Action by the Big Three'' in cancel ing their schedules is patriotic indeed it is true, but there is probably some practical method obtainable which will give the young collegian a chance to indulge in his favorite autumn sport. Football should not be allowed to die a natural death when means can be adopted for its preservation. It is part of every college mans life, and without it's moral and physical effect he will suffer.
Williams news., 1917-11-22
Skill and Education Tested.

This indicates sure superiority in both endurance and skill on the part of the California candidate. The con- testants have played under all courts ranging from asphalt to turf. There is no flaw and no alibi to the argu- ment in favor of the California girls supremacy at the present time.
 It has been suggested that perhaps Miss Bjurstedt is below the form she displayed when first she came to this country, and which enabled her to twice win the United States champion ship.
 It may be; but it is also true that none knows just what was Miss Blur stedt's "best" at that time, since Amer ica's best, Miss Browne and Mrs. Bundy, were in retirement.
 An interesting sidelight to the situ- ation was suggested by Fred Alexan- der. former national doubles champion and internationalist, who recently was here with the Red Cross tourists. AL exander expressed the view that while
Williams news., 1917-11-22

there was little difference between Miss Bjurstedt and Miss Browne, the question of the women's national su- premacy was not confined to these two, but should include May Sutton-Bundy. Won English Title Twice. Mrs. Bundy, as May Sutton, won the national championship in 1904 at an age said to have been under eighteen. Thereafter she forfeited her United States championship rights in order to go abroad and play in the women's "A1l-comers" and national champion | ship, in England. The last she won twice, once in 1905 and again in 1907.
 Her marriage to the well-known ten his player, T. O. Bundy. partner of "Comet" Mclaughlin, as national doubles champion, has since removed her from the competitive field. She has not been in the rankings for sev- era1 years.
 But it is not to be considered that Mrs. Bundy is out of the running, by any means. We have two recent Hines" on this wonderful woman player, of whom it was said at one time that there were not over a dozen men in the United States able to de 4CdL 1CI.
 Two years ago Mrs. Bundy and Miss Bjurstedt played three matches, exhi- bitfon. two of which were won by the American girl. This year, in the East West series, her superiority was shown again in series of three matches as follows:
 Mrs. Bundy defeated Miss Blur stedt, 7-5, 9-7.
 Miss Browne defeated Miss Blur stedt, 7-5, 60.
 Mrs. Bundy defeated Miss Browne, 11-9, 6-3.
 Here is direct line and a new one and events have since justified the con- clusion that the proper ranking of the three best players in the world to- day is:
 No. Mrs. May Sutton Bundy.
 No. 2-Miss Mary K. Browne.
 No. 3-Miss Molla Bjurstedt.
Williams news., 1917-11-22
SOLDIERS AT GOVERNORS
 ISLAND TO HAVE SPORTS

Soldiers stationed on Govern ors Island plan to spend all their spare time in athletic rec reation, according to the cal endar of sports scheduled for the coming months.
 Practically every company of the Twenty-second infantry has organized either baseball, football or basketball team. The baseball tourney is nearing its end and a bitter fight is being waged for the championship. A basketball and football sched- ule is being made up, with the opening games to be played shortly.
Williams news., 1917-11-22
THE BEST BEAUTY DOCTOR
ls cuticura for Purifying and Beautl
 flying the Skin-TriaI Free.

For cleansing, purifying and beautt- lying the complexion, hands and hair. Cuticura Soap with touches of Cuti- cura Ointment now and then afford the most effective preparations at the mini mum of cost. No massaging, steaming creaming, or waste of time.
 Free sample each by mail with Book. Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept L. Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Williams news., 1917-11-22
Comfort for Louisville.

Here is Louisville's comfort out of the American association race: It beat the pennant winning Indians 15 of the p games played, and it broke even or better with every team in the league, being the only team to make such a good showing. It got only an even break with the Toledo tail ends and thus can blame Roger Bresnahan for heating 1t out of the penne~+
Williams news., 1917-11-22
0LDFIELD MORE THAN LUCKY
Veteran Auto Pilot Has Gone Through Seventeen Years of Racing With
 out Serious Accident

Barney Oldfeld, the veteran pilot, admits that he has been lucky to go through IT years of racing on all kinds of tracks without having had a fatal or even serious accident Bar ney has in mind a complete mental picture of the track; he knows all its dangerous spots and just what chances he can safely take This knowledge
Williams news., 1917-11-22
The TurtIe's Choice.

The auto had skidded and upset An Irishman came up and said to another in the crowd: "What's the excitement, Pat?"
 "Shure, an automobile has turned turtle."
 Turned turtle, is it?" said the new conner. "Bedad, that must be the ray son 1t chose a mud puddle"
Williams news., 1917-11-22
Graduates Two First Seekers.

The Lincoln club of the Western league enjoys the odd distinction of graduating two first basemen to the majors in one season. Pug Griffin was sold to the Philadelphia Athletics and Ray Schmandt was drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Williams news., 1917-11-22
What He's Goina to Be.

"Yes,'' said the nice little old lady, T am much interested in the war. have two nieces who are going to be Red Cross nurses. and one fine nephew who is now at Fit. Sheridan studying to be an Armenian"
Williams news., 1917-11-22
PIayino Safe.

Eusebius was told by his mamma not to stay to meals at his aunt's with out asking her. He was invited to dinner and his aunt said she would ask his mamma by phone. He said Don't ask her. tell her.''
Williams news., 1917-11-22
Do you suspect Craven of be- ing up to some trickery? Why should he become grouchy to his daughter? There is . big deveI- opment of the story In the next instaIIment.
(TO BE CoNTINUED1
No Use For Them.

Richard, aged four, accompanied by his mother, was watching a regiment of soldiers, headed by its band, march ing by. Mamma" he asked, whats the use of all them soldiers that don't make muSic?''
Williams news., 1917-11-22
The Elusive Cook.

q see the army is advertising for cooks, with a proviso that they need not enlist for any stipulated time"
 Shows they understand the nature of cooks, all right enough" COurier-Journal.
Williams news., 1917-11-22
Barney OIdfield.

he gains by a careful study of the course previous to the race, and it is to this careful policy that he owes much of what the spectators consider his good luck.