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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-02-01
BACHELOR LETTER

John F. Dunn died Thursday, jan
uary 20, near Venice, Mo-, of pneu-
monia. He is survived by his wife,
besides one son, Addison, and one
daughter, Ethel.
Grandma Lott, who has been crit
ically i'll all winter is some better at
this writing.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-02-01

hoST-A large dark-brown fur
muif' Sunday night on road bctween
Mt. Giilead Church and Mexico. No
thy this office or Mrs. +. L. White
$40 +, Jackson st.--Phons zes. VIZ
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-02-01
WANT ITEMS,
FARM Fon RENT.

1856 acres-40 for corn, 40 for oats,
30 acres hog tight pasture, 40 acres
meadow, also 35 acres of new mead
ow. Extra good, new improvements.
A good home for good tenant only.
GEO. w. ADAMS s. SON, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-02-01

FoR SALE OR RENg-l4e.Acre
Fem. AddTess =, h. Underwood,
Rush hill' Missouri (ts,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
WHAT OUT NEIGHBORS SAY.
DOGS AND SHEEP,
(From the Greenfield. Mass. Gazette

(From the Greenfield, Mass, Gazette.)
With the prices Of both wool and NUT
ton soaring there is talk of renewing on
New England hills the old-time industry
Of sheep raising. With the idea of help
ing to increase the food supply and add
ing to the stock Of wool from which to
make soldiers clothing the Misses Adams
placed a flock Of sheep in their Gill pas
ture. A few weeks ago the flock was
raided by dogs and several sheep were
killed. Last week the sheep were again
raided and A Of the 81 in the flock were
killed and MANNED. 1t is the dog menace
which more than everything else pre-
vents the hill pastures from being filled
with sheep. Thus the dog stands between
man and a source Of supply Of food and
clothing. The stauncfest friend of the
canine tribe, and the writer is one, must
admit that here is a condition Of affairs
which must be changed. All prowling
dogs should be killed.
There is no need for dogs to run over
other peoples property at will. II a per-
son does not care enough about his dog
10 properly train and care for it he should
be refused the privilege Of keeping one
Millions of dollars are being lost to New
England through the dog menace.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
HARVESTING AND SAVING FOOD
PRODUCTS.

A few weeks ago everybody in YER
mont was being urged to plant pota-
toes and beans and other food crops.
and even to plow up our lawns and
raise vegetables. Now the cry is for
tho harvest and the preservation of
food products of our soil. directly or
indirectly. At this particular time YER
mont 10 suffering tremendously owing
TO lack of labor. Farmers in this re-
gion say they cannot secure help for
less than $500 q day. and even at that
price in many cases our farmers arc I'M
able to secure the assistance they neec
to harvest their crops.
This makes 1t all the more necessary
to save what we do harvest. Mayor
Fitzgerald told In his talk the other
evening how upon a visit to Montreal
to investigate harbor improvements he
took occasion to investigate garbage
conditions also. and he found that the
percentage Of food that found it's way
into the garbage cans In Montreal was
Tar below that OF Boston.
Under these circumstances the follow
ing statement from Prof. c. H. Stone of
the department of chemistry in the
English high school of Boston. received
~ the editor Of the Free Press is pecu-
liarly timely and pertinent:
1.-The farmeres of Vermont have no
doubt. done their share In solving the
problem OF food production by increas-
ing their acreage of planted crops
There remains now the equally impor-
tant problem Of food conservation and
the elimination Of waste.
ITO saw vegetables and fruits by
canning this year Is more than ever
patriotic duty. Much food ordinarily
goes to waste which might be saved II
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
HEARD ON THE STREET.
(By White River Junction Landmark
Man,

(By a White River Junction Landmark
Man,
That Kaiser Bill has been sick a good
deal, but it doesn't seem to affect his
health any.
That the bathing suit Joke is not much
heard from this year as there isn't
enough OF 1t left to crack joke on.
That what the country wants in this
ship building row is more noise Of the
hammer and less clicking of typewriters.
That about now the school teachers are
having a restful vacation studying works
on apperception. psychology and peda-
gogy.
That probably the drafted men will
| never feel quite SO badly under fire as
they will in grabbing the newspaper to
! see II their names were drawn.
That the good reports from the hay
crop is an assurance that there will be
no shortage of breakfast foods. II the
| excelsior supply is good. all will be we'll.
That in hot weather many men don't
| mind exposing dirty shirts to view, pro-
| vided they are decorated with a beauti-
| full pair Of red and yellow suspenders.
That 1t will be impossible to tell whether
the new anti-submarine device is good
for anything until 1t has been submitted
| to the crowd around the postoffice.
That 1t is claimed that the desolated
part Of France will be impoverished for
generation. but just think Of the
Americans who. when the war is over.
will pay franc a trench to see it,
That the same man who kicks about
the shortage of supplies due to lack of
| freight cars is the one who kicks the
most about allowing the railroad rates
with which they can buy feight cars.
That about this time look out for the
sensitive people who do hope those in
quisitive reporters won't put in an item
about their going away. and then who
rush down to the news stand to see how
1t looks in print.
That another of those men who should
be taken firmly by the ear and intro
duced to the spade Is the man who
comes around with that ninety mine
cent kitchen utensil guaranteed to make
| domestic work wholly a pleasre
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02

the average American household. The
elimination Of waste lies largely In the
hands Of the American housewife. BY
the conservation of food and the elm
ination of waste a great patriotic duty
is accomplished. 1t Is time to be pa
triotic: 1t is time to eliminate waste.
and to save food. 1t 10 time to can"
We do not imagine the necessity or
saving food is so urgent In Vermont as
In some Of the larger centers of popula-
ton. and yet here In the Green Noun
tain State we would doubtless be sur.
prised to discover how predigaI we are
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02

properly canned. 1t Is imperative that
America not only provide for her own
wants. but also furnish as much as pos
sible of the necessary food materials for
the needs of warning Europe. Perhaps
this can be done In no better or simpler
way than by canning berries. fruits. veg
tables. ETC. In this way the summer
surplus can be carried over to the win
ter shortage.
I'm every household. waste should be
stopped In all possible ways. 1t IL q COM
mon saying that family In France
could live on what 10 thrown away by
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
USES BEDROOMS FOR WHEAT BINS.
(From the Boston Transcript

Kansas wheat fleleds have done many
surprising things this year in the way
OF yields. not the last of which was the
queer turn Of luck for Mrs. Dora Long.
Mrs. Long farms near Neodesha. Last
fall she planted 16o acres to wheat Last
spring the field appeared SO unpromisng
she decided to plow 1t up and plant the
Held to corn. A heavy rain. however.
prevented her from beginning work and
after the rain the field showed up in bet
ter shape. Mrs. Long figured that the
yield Of wheat would be just about large
enough to offset the expense Of planting
corn, SO she let the wheat grow.
Now Mrs. Long has just finished her
threshing and has 1000 bushels of fine
wheat. worth about $1,000. Having made
no provision for such a big crop she has
been forced to turn two Of the bedrooms
In her house into storage bins. after every
other building on the farm had been all.
ed Her wheat averaged a little more
than 40 bushels to the acre.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
AN I'LL WIND,

IF any man here" shouted the temper
ance speaker, "can name an honest BUSH
ness that has been helped by the public
house, I will agree to spend the rest of
my life working for the liquor interests"
At this point, says the Windsor Maya
zine, a man in the audience rose.
II consider my business honest" he
said, land 1t has been helped by the pub
lie house."
What Is your business?" asked the
orator.
a. SIR" responded the man. IAN an
undertaken"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
TAKING WAR MORE SERIOUSLY


The developments of last week have
had one very important and en-
couraging effect in the United States.
They have helped the American people
to come into a fuller realisation than be-
fore that we are facing a gigantic war.
We know Of men who are inclined to smile
pityingly at the men who were drafted
in the war. They are no longer smiling.
They realize that as a result Of the failure
Of the Russian troops ito stick and the
increase of the sinking of British mer-
chant ships by submarines and German
regaining Of the ascendancy over the
allies In aeroplanes and consequent ability
to dominate the situation on the western
front to q marked degree. the United
States must prepare for long war on
q gigantic scale.
This means that 100000 American
troops must be sent to Europe promptly
above the age now marking the limit.
may be eventually called upon for mill
tary service before victory comes to our
arms.
It means that instead of spending $780,
100000 We will probably be called upon to
use $500 100000 to make the American
continent safe from kaiserism.
It means that every man. ana child in
the United States. including Vermont. will
feel this great conflict severely in some
It is time for US not only to do our bit.
but also to put ourselves in the proper
frame Of mind to do everything possible
to aid others who are fighting our battles
for us.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
A PERTINENT QUERY.

Once a serlous-minded young man
sought out the father Of the girl Of his
choice with the announcement that he
hoped the father would place no obstacle
in the way Of their marriage
The old man scowled at the young one
for a moment or so. and then growled out:
$50 you want to marry my daughter.
chr"
Eyes. SIR said the serious-minded
young man. looking more solemn than
ever.
Can you support a family?" asked the
father. searching the youths face mar
rowly.
The latter reflected a moment and then
asked:
"How many are there Of you. sir?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02

The retreat Of the Russian armies in
certain sections is having one very pro-
gusting the Russians as a whole with the
extreme radicals who at one time threat
0ned to dominate the whole situation.
When these are wooded out, Russia as a
whole will unquestionably reach a happy
mean, and take its place side by side
with the on-marching allies.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
ANSWERED.

One day. as Pat halted at the top Of
the river bank. a man famous for his
inquisitive mind stopped and asked
How long have you hauled water for
the village. my good MANI" Tin years.
sor." "Ah. how many loads do you take
in a day." From tin to fifteen. sor."
"Ah. yes! Now. 1 have a problem for
you. How much water at this rate have
you hauled In all?" The driver of the
watering cart jerked his thumb back
ward toward the river and replied: "All
the water yez don't see there now, sor."
philadelphia Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02

Holland and the Scandinavian countries
esei in tight fix" Germany threatens them
with force. IL they do not sell war supplies
to it and Uncle Sam cuts off all food sup
plies to those countries because they have
Welded to the threat Of the Kaiser, or
filled their own pocketbooks at the ex-
pense of the rest of the world.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02

The one fact, we should keep prominent
in our minds is that. even If Russia does
its best this conflict is to be a tremendous
one for America. If Russia fails us. then
30 much the worse for Americans in this
world war. We should steel ourselves ac-
cordingly and prepare for the worst thus
being on the safe side.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02

out the advantage Of higher education
himself. he persisted in pushing repeated
measures that would ensure for the youth
Of this country that whose lack he felt
30 seriously and so wonderfully over
came.
Senator Morrilrs vision In the held OF
education was that of true statesmanship.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02

Theodore Roosevelt spoke advsedly
when he told his Pittsburg audience that
the entente allies are saving the United
States. But for the allies the Kaiser could
make mince meat of Uncle Sam In no
lime. We should never again let our
selves reach our present condition of un-
preparedness for national defense.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02

A worthy vicar in a rural parish
who preached one Sunday in the in
terest of foreign missions was sur
prised. says Tit-Bits. on entering the
village shop during the week to DO
greeted with marked coldness by tho
old dame who kept 1t.
He asked the cause. and the good
woman. producing half crown from
drawer and throwing 1t down before
him said
II marked that coin and put It in
the plate last Sunday. and here II Is
back in my shop knowed we'll them
poor Africans never got the money"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
A RACK DOOR CALLER.

Mrs. Wilson wanted to get ME-: SeHfa:
sons cook away from her SO hadix that
she actually went to the heuse whea MIS-:
johnson was away and offered the eo9k
more money. The Rsxt time tnex met st
a big dinner Mrs. Johnson did NOT no''ce
her.
Mrs. johnson, fsu knsw MFs: Wi!s8n:
do YOU notr' said the lady Who sat %:
tween them.
mo, I believe nett" said s&ss: SehAseA:
but 1 understand that she calls on my
cook."-Milestonee,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
NATURAL PROTECTION.

A farmer walked Int the eff1ee Of q
London FIRE insurance Company end said
that he wished to insure his barn and a
few stacks. What facilities have YeA
for extinguishing o fire in your yiiiage?''
inquired the superintendent OF the es=
nee.
The man scratched his head ara P9n-
dered over the matter for 4 little VALE:
Finally he answered, We'll 1t sometimes
rains."-Youth's Companion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
ADDISON COUNTY CLAY.
By Daniel l.. Cady.)

Wy Ddntei II. Cady.)
The North Vermonter who would fam
The Equinox Hotel attain;
The South Vermonter, who. in turn,
Would see some Swanton powder burn
The East Side habitant who tries
To view Vergennes before he dies,
Are each and all compelled to share
The same intensive wear and tear,
And cross. to their extreme dismay,
The Addisonian wastes Of clay.
Each time my hivverette goes through
New Haven on the double skew,
Each time my touring chariot slids
Amongst the Dunmore dogs and kids
Each time / stop to set a tire
In Middlebury's classic mire,
ask myself What In the Deuce
Can be the town Of county use,
The rhyme or reason. anyway,
For such monstrous mess Of clay?
Ana answers two have come to hand
Which absolute respect command:
The first one says These lofty hills
Which give your motor man the chilIs:
These hills that make the soul recoil.
The spark plug swoon. tho water boil
Require to hold 'em where they b'lonr
An underpinning stiff and strong.
And nothing else will make 'em stay
In place but Addisonian clay"
The other says That when the snow
Makes up Its April mind to 20,
When runners scrape and sleds Gu,
through.
And girls get red and "fellers" blue;
"hen Lincoln teams throw OF theil
loads
And you'd be stuck" on other roads.
This pastey blueness acts like grease
And slides you on your way in peace:
Your harness holds. your heart is gay
You're saved by Addisonian clay"
These reasons sort Of disagree
But either one will do for me.
For when I'm told a thing is so
It's all ! ever want to know:
! now can slip and skip and slue
Through Weybridge and through wal
than. too,
And long the heights OF Hancock hump
In Bristol bump and Shoreham slump
And feel I'm favored all the way
In travelling over frst-class clay.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
THE STORY.TELLER.
SOMETHING BETTER.

When Booth Harrington was visiting
Naples he was present at an eruption Of
Vesuvius. according to the Ladies' Home
Journal. you haven't anything like that
in America. have you?" said an Italian
friend with pride. mo. we haven't" re-
piled Harrington; but we've got Niagara
Falls; that would put the darned thing
out in five minutes.t
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02

We have been hardly able to credit the
charge that Germans are causing court
plaster to be peddled having tetanus and
other germs. even in Vermont, but men
who will lombard hospital will descend
TO almost any villainy and barbarie
cruelty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02

In the use of food products. A year
from now. IL the war continues, as 1t
will. we may wish we had been more
thoughtful in outstanding our>food sup
f.ly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
A LESSON IN HISTORY.

who was this ere Nero. Bill?" asked
coster of his friend as they gazed into
the picture shop. Wasn't o a chap that
was always cold?" mo. that was Zero"
was the answer. Another bloke alto.
gether "-Youth's Companion
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
BURLINGTON, THURSDAY. AUG.
WANTED.

When you want anything. advertise IN tho
new special column Of this paper. Some
bargains nre offered there this week which
II will pay you to read about. See page two.
This paper has moro than $4,000 readers
every week and one cent a word will reach
them ALL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
A WORD TO THE WISE:

A lawyer Of San Fransisss taiis az 4
man who had been duly esRvistsa 81
theft. When the court, bsf6Fs passing
sentence. inquired into hts 'pfsviaus eSH=
victions." It appeared that he had astuRls
ly been In prison At the time the thaft
was committed.
why didn't you say sol" angrily de-
manded the Judge of the prisoner.
Your honor" said the man. II was
afraid It might prejudice the jury against
me."-The Youths Companion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
ONE MORE.

Mr., Penn-''Fhex say ths .stFeets "
Boston are frishtfu'lx er88ked:"
Mr., Huhb-hFhex afs: Why: ao yS Sn
know, whsa ! arst went tAsrs f'eofss
hardly ana my way aTeun$:::
"rhat must be emsarrassfRE::" -
ut is. #as aFst Fsek T. %sSss tSsfs !
wanted ia get I'D 81 an 8;a SCI w haa:
and my wife set ne to take u g Ms
river q mile awaF:"
"And yeu lest the sat ell r:EHf:" .
Lost ne.a!as! HsFe s.s %SaH Ij,,jSSS
the cat,''-Mentrsai Daily Telegram:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
THE NATURAL GaasssENs!T

London children certainly Est ,,sSfHe
quaint views Of life, sag tbs Eeimah;;
An instance Of this recaat'y 8cSHrreG. II
an East.End Sunday school; Mhere ine
teacher was talking to her class ason!
Solomon md his wisdom;
when the Queen of shesf csrs ana
laid gold and Jewels and eestlx spices Re-
fore Solomon, what did he saS?' sae
asked presently.
One small girl. wha HAD eVi6satiy MAD
experience IN such matters, PranaPtiy Re,
plied
low much dyer want fsE tss :ats''
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
;HITTENDEN COUNTY TRUST COMPANY.
Courteous Services

DIREcTORe-B J. Booth Jo:n j. Flynn. n p. woodb,
4 Cooke r. r. osbhardt J. u Naeombse
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-02
SUSPICION CONFIRMED,

How many are there Of you. sir?
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-08-31
Manhattan Cate

The Manhattan Cafe Company
opened mp q Lunch Room and Shor,
Order the binding formerly occu
pied bv the Mother DAIRY Lunch
On Monday Of TIN, week The pro
prietors are from FL paso Texas
They have spared neither time no.
money in making their cafe stnctlN
first class. The building ha- been re
modelled. renovated and j. sanitary
throughout. and invite the inspection
.f any and ALL New furniture an.
fixtures have been added costing ap
proximately $1,000, not including tho
time expended.
The Cuisine can not he eycelled
They buy the best IN every line
Fresh fruits, fresh vegetables. ana
Kansas City meat, They can pleas
the most particular person. PROMPT
aud courteous treatment.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-08-31
Attention Deminq Library AsSOcia-
ton

The fiscal wear OF the Deming b.
brarv Association end September
first and each member earnestly
requested to paw to Mr. j Il Hodp.
don, who Is Treasurer of the Assocl-
alton, the annual due Of : 90. thus
avoiding personal canvas Of the
membership. ANY one NAV become a
member Of the Association upon pay
men of SlO0 Join and help this
worthy cause.
At the annual meelirq IA October
idate OF which will be- published
later. IN order to cooperate with
the work Of the Demng library As
-oclailon for the coming year, II will
be necessary that all renew member
ships or become members before the
October meeting The association
urges a full attendance at the annual
meeting and hearty co-operation IN
the future work.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-08-31
ANNOUNCEMENT

f. II. Wing ha- tabr" chareo Of the
Real Estate and Rental Business for
merry conducted by \ l. Sangre,
'Os : Copper
M having bu~lur,- with Mr. san
ore viii lind Mr. Wine nj the -ame
obovc lddre,-.
FOR SALE-City and Ranch prop
ertv.
WANTED-Property OF all sands 10
ell II it l- a baraa,n We can sell It
FOR SALE-A home close IA at q
bargain
FOR SALE \ tine modern House
and I Lor- Tins is q BARGAIN See
II 5ciorc the price go up.
FOR SALE-A Ranch Home Only
two miles from town This Is one Of
the best propcrtis- III tho Naiiev
tOk TRADE 20 acres 20 mile
from town What have Won!
FOR SALE-A good location tor an
Amusement Park shade Trees and
Water System.
10 TRADE 10 acre II tr5v,ll.
Texas for Demna property
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-08-31
ee-Hive Lunch Room

The Bee Hive Lunch Room or.
Railroad boulevard. ha- been opcn-
ed 10 the public by Mr. and Mr.. {
II. or and Mr.. and Nj. =. !. Hal
lock, experienced and dr-t ca>
rc~lauranteurs.
Everything l., new, clean aud up
io-now. The lunch counters are ar
ranged Fred Harvey -lylc .
brand new, s,X-foot Male7lc rams
was installed Saturday, aud thcl .ar
now turn out any number ui hor
orders at one and the same tim,
without minute, dclaN.
None but the best Of meats. ,csc
tahlc~. fruit, etc, are used at lh'
Rec Hive.
Hot biscuits an. served with youi
morning meal and corn bread wit
the evening meal Fresh home-mad,
pastry every daV, FIT for q queen
feast upon
Your time and money will be prof
tahly pcnt by paving the Bee lllv,
q visit They employ only white hch
aud cater exclusively 10 the whit,
trade