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Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

liza Tinsley, Messrs. Rodes and Ralph

Jesse.
Mrs. Hardin Rixey asked few
friends to be her guests at the Or
pheum Saturday afternoon, to meet |
Miss Anna Mae Major, who was her
guest from Paris. After the pictures,
dainty refreshments were served at
Buckner's: In the party were Misses
Edna Armstrong, Anna Mae Major,
Mesdames Melville Paul, Bradford
Sappington, ]. At Brown and Duncan
Major.
Miss Ruth Cook, of Detroit, arrives
Monday to visit Mrs. Fred A. Morris
during the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs, c. c. Madison and
children will visit Mr.. and Mrs. P. E.
Locke during Christmas.
Mr.. Rodes Jesse departed this week
for Austin, Texas, to enter the Avia-
ton School. His many friends here
hate to see him leave, but best wishes
go with him wherever he goes, and
we hope he will let US know how he
likes his new field.
Mrs. L. N. Gordon of Kansas City,
is the guest of Judge and Mrs. W. W.
Bolts.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Myers, of Litcn-
field, ILL.,, are guests of their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Gregory, and son-in-law,
Mr.. Gregory.
Mrs. Frank A. Blank is in Camp
Funston with her husband for Christ
mas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Fahrin and Mrs.
Frost will spend the holidays in. Chi
cago.
There will be a formal dance and
card party at the Elks Tuesday ev-
ening at $3.50. This is the annual
Christmas party and promises to be
swell affair.
Mr.. Houston Willard will leave Dec.
28th for the Great Lakes Training
Camp for the Navy.
Miss Gladys Van Ness spent Friday
in St. Louis.
Miss Louise Bronaugh is spending
the holidays with her grandmother in
st. Louis.
The Chautauqua Circle met at the
Library Tuesday afternoon with Mrs.
J. G. Moore as leader. The class had
their first lesson in Characters and
Events of Roman History" the second
book in this years Chautauqua
Course. Mrs. St. Vrain gave sketch
of the author, Guglielino Ferrero, and
explained the Preface. Mrs. Moore
conducted quiz on the Chapter, Cor
ruption in Ancient Rome" The Cir
Gle will hold their next meeting We'd
nesday afternoon, January 2nd, at the
home of Mrs. Ross Cauthorn.
Mrs. ]. C. Mundy entertained the F.
E. C. Club by taking them to the
Community Dinner at the New Ala
mo Hotel. Besides the club mem
bers, Mrs. Mundy invited few extra
members to have dinner with her, too.
The guests were Mesdames S. M.
Locke, E. R. Locke, H, P. Atkins, Otis
Purdy, ]. t. Johnson, W. S. Eller,
Fannie Booth of Illinois; C. F. Clark,
W. W. Bolts, L. N, Gordon, of Kansas
City; Misses Hattie and Carrie Ken
nan and Mrs. R. W. Berrey
Mr.. and Mrs. Nesbit Livingston, of
st. Louis, are guests of Mrs. W. W.
Williams for the holidays.
Judge and Mrs. W. W. Bolts were
hosts for very pretty dinner on
Thursday evening in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. N. Gordon, of Kansas City.
A vase of red roses adorned the center
of the table and around this were
shaded candles. Dainty hand-painted
place cards marked the place of each
guest. Covers were laid for Mr.. and
Mrs. A. C. Barnes, DR.. and Mrs. ). u
Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Strict,
Judge and Mrs. Alex Carter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dan Cauthorn, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Parker, and Mrs. E. D. Graham
and Mr.. and Mrs. L. N. Gordon, OF
Kansas City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27
"0ne Touch of Nature Makes the
Whole World Kim"

It's a commendable trait that when
something has been of benefit to us,
we want to share it with others who
stand in need of the same help. It's
the touch of Nature that makes the
whole world kin-the wanting to be
helpful to our fellow men. That is
why people who have used Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy write letters to
the manufacturers about it, and ask to
have them published so that others
will know what to do under the same
circumstances Behind every one Of
these letters is the warm hearted
wish of the writer to be of use to
some one else. Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

The latest issue Of the Cosmopoli-
tan Magazine contains a picture of
Miss Dorothy Newer, one of the
prettiest young women in "Miss 1917"
the New York Century Theater re-
view. Miss Klewer is well known in
this city, having visited Mexico num-
Der Of times several years ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

Tad Cauthorn is home from Tulsa,
Okla, where he is in business. He
will be here during the holidays. Tad
is fat and well and his many Mexico
friends were glad TO see him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

Captain Marques Wallace, of Fish
burn Military School, Waynesboro,
Va, IS home to spend Christmas with
MS parents, the Rev. and Mrs. A. A.
Wallace.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27
COL. r. L. HARTMAN TO WED
ID - In..-I.A

(Bunceton Eagle)
An announcement of an approach
ing Christmas wedding was made in
Bunceton Wednesday which came in
a genuine surprise to the hundreds of
friends Of the contracting parties.
Col. X. L. Hartman is the prospec-
tive bridegroom, while Miss Elizabeth
Harmed is the bride-to-be. The we'd
ding will be solemnized at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Harmed, four miles southeast of
Bunceton next Wednesday. Rev. L.
H. Fakes will officiate. Following
the wedding, which will be a quiet
home affair, the newly-weds will take
a short bridal trip, after which they
will be at home at the Bank Hotel in
Bunceton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

When you have fullness and
weight in the stomach after eating
you may know that you have eaten
too much and should take one Of
Chamberlain's Tablets to aid your di-
gestion. Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

Mr. and Mrs. Gus Sunnen and baby
re visiting Mr.. Sunnen's relatives in
;ayre, III.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

The Mexico Ledger would like to
know the present address of H. H.
Hudson, formerly of Rush Hill, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

A. C. Barnes shipped load of 80
hogs to the st. Louis market Wednes-
day, all of which had the same sire
and were farrowed on his farm.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

Jesse Gibbs is home from Liberty
fOr the holidays. He has been a stu
Bent in William Jewell College.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

A marriage license was issued Sat
urday to Fred Scofield, of Rails coun-
tv. and Miss ARA McGrew, of Mar
tinsburg.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

Robert Robertson will be home from
The East to spend Christmas with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. w. Robert
Son.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Hawthorne and
children have gone to Moberly to
spend Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs.
Greedy Talbot.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

WE can no longer take a mans or an
organizations word as final proof of
patriotism. Patriotism must be
lived!
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

Cort Pigg, of Vandalia, was in this
city this week the guest of his broth
er' Chas. Pigg. He played at the
orpheum Wednesday evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

Herbert Taylor and mother are
iiccly domiciled in a cottage on East
Liberty street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

laurence De Muth is over from Co
|mbia for a weeks visit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

A marriage license was issued to
Miss Ethel Blossom campbell and
William H. Boeger today; both are of
this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

Bast Davis, who has been attending
he University, is home for the holi-
lays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

Mrs. N. Lambert has been very sick
lhe past week, with blood poison, but
Is much improved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

hahn Hockaday, of Middletown, was
this city Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

Glen Squires is home from Fulton
/ Or the holidays. He is attending
Westminster College.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

Mrs. E. L. Nye, Of Bristol, Va, is
gpest Of Mrs. George FAINT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

Raymond Wilson, Of Montgomery
,ity, returned home from the Hospital
saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

Mrs. NJ. R. Wise is home from visit
u friends and relatives in Kansas
City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

George Bast, who is attending the
,tate University, is home for the hol-
lays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

J. B. Devault, Of Martinsburg, was
this city on business Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

Mrs Chadwick returned to her home
A this city from the Hospital today.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

Joe Luckie is home FOR a short Wis
/ Mrs. Luckie was unable to ac-
company him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

F, Criswell, of Auxvasse, was in
Ievico on business Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

II f. Bronaugh, of st. Louis, spent
strrday in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27
Ston High Heels

LONDON, Dec. 81. - The Imperial
Clothing Office in Berlin has forbid
aen "the leather-wasting fashion of
nigh heels on ladies' footwear"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

,,r and Mrs. B. W. Feinstein are
lifting in st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

William Wright, Of st. Louis, is
baking hands with Mexico friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

rov Kistler is home from Fayette
Christmas.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

and Mrs. C. M. Clay are visiting
ISikeston'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

Hardin College dismissed for the
Dlidays Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

Louis for the holidays.
Miss Mildred Wallace is home from
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

Eom Locke is home from Columbia,
l the holidays.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

.r rofuather, of near Molino, was
town Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

Dtis Hudson was in this city on busi-
Is Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

Col. Hartman is well known in
Mexico, where he has cried many
sales. His daughter is Mrs. George
VIII Robertson, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

F. H. Burhop has our thanks for
late Pasadena, California, papers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

N Gordon is here from Kan
City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

Fred Deteinne, of Vandalia, was in
this city Saturday on business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27
le Weekly Ledger

r Brett is home for the hOli-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-12-27

The Ledger joins the many friends
of Mr.. Burhop in this city in extend
ing congratulations and best wishes.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
HELP FOR CONSUMERS

A plan for the sale Of farm prod
ucts directly to the consumer is being
worked out by Commissioner Of Food
and Markets ]. ]. Dillon, Of New York
City. At a meeting with the farmers
of Long Island, held recently, the pro-
ject was outlined and met with hearty
endorsement. The manager of the ex-
perimental farm Of the Long Island
railroad company was one Of the
speakers, saying, among other things,
that large quantities Of radishes, let
tuce, beets and other fresh vegetables
had been plowed under by farmers be-
cause the middlemen of New York
City would not bid enough to pay the
farmer to take the vegetables to mar
ket, although at the same time such
vegetables were being sold at exorbi-
tant prices to consumers.
The year before, the speaker stated,
farmers had received 8 cents a bushei
for fancy tomatoes, which cost the
middlemen 15 cents to crate. The to-
matoes were then sold to consumers at
prices equivalent to $3.50 to So a bush
ell, an increase to the consumer on the
price paid the grower Of 1000 to 1000
per cent. Last year some Of the farm
ers were selling potatoes at rs cents a
bushel, the tubers being retailed at 81
to So bushel. This year, the speaker
said, the farmers would sell direct to
the consumers at price around SIPS
a bushel.
The scheme is to form clubs of ten
or more families, one of which has
facilities to store vegetables. Their
order would be placed with the de-
partment of food and markets, and by
the department distributed among the
farmers.
Mr.. Dillon went to Washington af-
ter the meeting to confer with Mr.
Hoover in regard to his plan, which, if
it works successfully in New York, il
is proposed to extend to other states
If it meets with the approval of the
federal officials, the machinery Of the
general government could be employ
ed to secure the best results to the
consumer and the farmer, Mr.. Dillon
believes.
When the parcel post was inaugur-
ated, hopes were high that line OF
communication had been established
between the producer and the consum-
er which would greatly benefit both
parties to the transaction. While some
good was accomplished, the situation
has grown much worse than it was a
few years ago, although this is moi
blameable on the parcel post.
II New York City can hit on a plan
which enables the consumer to get his
farm products at price far below the
quotations in the city markets, very
long step in solving the problem viii
have been taken. Other smaller cities
can readily adapt the plan to meet
their particular environment.
There would be joy in millions Of
homes if the greed of the middlemar
could be circumvented by ignoring
his existence.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09

Judge S. E. Stephenson passed
,n two cases Tuesday morning as fol-
ows: Ed Williams, charged with re-
Giving liquor, fined $50 and cost; de-
| PENDANT appeals to the Supreme
Court; State VS.. Arthur Hall, motion
FOR new trial overruled and defendant
fined $50 and sentenced to county
vorkhouse for six months. Hall will
appeal to the Supreme Court.
"A negro minstrel with the usual
inc Of entertainment performed in
CovingtOn Saturday, night. The crowd
was mostly negroes on this occasion
and the performance, as might have
been expected, was the same buffoon-
cry so commonly employed by such
companies. Covington has been the
host Of several of these minstrels this
summer and so long as a crowd is
available they viii continue to come.
The Holiness campmeeting, near
Garland, closed Monday, after sue
cessful revival lasting ten days. Much
spirituality and splendid preaching
prevailed throughout the meeting. A
number of conversions resulted. Large
crowds were present at the services
and the camp was filled at the close
of the meeting. Elder R. T. Finley, of
Knox county, who had been assisting
in the meeting, returned to his home
Monday evening.
Mr.. William Ringstaff had stolen
from his trunk last Thursday night a
purse containing 5000. Wiley Jones,
Jr., was suspected af having made the
theft and, after having been questiond
about it, he admitted the commission
Of the crime and offered to refund the
money, but Ringstaff would not accept
it. Thereupon, Jones left the country,
fearing arrest, and the officers so far
have been unable to apprehend his
whereabouts.
"A negro man, who was summoned
before the local exemption board for
examination, declined to claim ex-
emption, but wanted to sign up and
draw $40 advance pay. The author
tiles, of course, having no money at
their disposal, could not accommodate
the negro with cash money, but ap-
preciated his willingness and readi-
ness to serve his country. We claim
that this is a rare case and regret
that the board was unable to stake
him with funds.
Mr.. Albert Glass, we'll known
citizen of Garland, died last Friday
after several months of i'll health. He
suffered mostly from a tumor in the
head and underwent an unsuccessful
operation for its removal. Mr.. Glass
was 80 years Of age and prosperous
young farmer with many friends who
esteemed him highly. His untimely
death is sincerely regretted. He is
survived by his wife and his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. l. N. Glass, of Garland.
The funeral was held in the Methodist
church Saturday morning, Rev. A. H.
Bezzo conducting the services, after
which the interment followed in Shi-
lob cemetery.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
CALLED MEETING OF Upton
COUNTY FARMERS INSTITUTE

A meeting of the Upton County
Farmers institute is called for Satur-
day, August IL, at 2 p. M, at the
courthouse in Covington, to select del
egates for the West Tennessee insti-
tute to be held in Jackson, September
4, and 6.
Upton county is allowed $50 dele
gates, 120 men and 10 women. 1t is
very important to have representa-
tives from every district in the county
attend the institute at Jackson this
year, as this will be the most import
ant meeting ever held.
If you want to go, be at the meet
ing in Covington, Saturday, as prefer
ence will be given those who attend
the county meeting.
R. L. SMITH, President.
WILLIAM FYFE. Secretary.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
Effective July Is, 1917
NORTHBoUND
AGREEMENT ON FOOD BILL
REACHED BY CONFEREES

Conferees on the first administra-
ton food bill providing for national
food survey and appropriations to
stimulate production reached an agree
ment Thursday House appropriations
Of $14,770,OOO were redrced to SILL
SIS 900 and several senate amend
aSS8slts eliminated.
To Walsh PcGndexter provision
AGAINST food boarding, which has been
written into the food control bill, was
stricken out Of the survey measuE has
was the provision to regulate fst4re
grain trading on exchanges. The
house appropriation Of $885,000 for
eradication of live stock diseases and
conservation of meat products was re-
tanned, and $2,50O,0OO was provided
for government purchase of seed for
resale to farmers.
The $4,348,0OO appropriation for
demonstrations and other general
work in stimulating foodstuff pro-
duction and preventing waste was not
changed.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
overheated Air.

A rise of temperature In the sur
rounding air diminlshes the amount OF
oxygen consumed and the amount Of
diOxide discharged. A fall of temper
AZURE has the opposite effect. In adj
dltlOn, the overheated air forms hot
jacket around the body which prevents
the radiation of heat necessary to keep
the body in healthy condition. With
a sedentary occupation temperature
of from GA to 20 should be maintained
for comfort and health.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
WELLINGTON is SELECTED
FOR AVIATION SCHOOL

Memphis is sure to get an aviation
school. A site near Wilmington has
been recommended for the training
camp. The efforts of Congressman
Fisher and Mcclellan proved success
full in obtaining a school for Shelby
county.
1t will be a two-squadron school,
which means Sc machines. This will
require the building of many houses
and create quite colony out at the
site. It will not only be a great thing
for Memphis, but great thing for
Shelby county.
1t is said that the work of erecting
the necessary buildings will begin as
soon as the ground is cleared. It has
been decided not to destroy the grow
ing crops on such parts of the land as
are in cultivation, but to garner the
crops in the fall for the use of the
school. In this is shown appreciation
of the Hoover food conservation agi-
tation.
The site has been approved and will
soon be taken over by officers Of the
signal corps, aviation section. Stipu-
lations required by the government in
putting the Wilmington site in condi-
ton will require an estimated outlay
of $1,000, exclusive Of the right Of
way and cost of construction of a spur
track, it is stated.
The switch track, which will con-
meet with the Illinois Central's double
tracked main line, will be approx
mately 1000 feet long. This right Of
way will be secured Immediately,
President Johnson, of the Chamber Of
Commerce, has announced.
About 125 acres of the property
will have to be cleared of trees and
stumps removed from considerable
part of the land. The electric power
leads will have to be extended dis
lance of 10 miles, the lead at VoIlen-
tine and the Union Belt railway tracks
being the most available power ter
minai for extension.
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Mrs. /. L. Bringle and children are
at home from their visit to Toone
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
Preventing Disease.

The only way to prevent such dis
eases from spreading is for every child
who has cold, cough or a sore
throat or feels out Of sorts to be very
careful not to put in its mouth or to
cough over or to handle anything
which other children are to use. A
child who is not absolutely well should
be particularly careful to keep away
from babies, because babies are so
much more likely to suffer seriously If
they catch disease.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
Care in tuberculosis.

Living with a case of tuberculosis
is not particularly dangerous If the
patient and those around him will ex-
ercise proper care. Sputum cups or
paper napkins should be used for all
discharges of the nose and throat,
as well aspfor matter coughed up from
the lungs. Handkerchief should not
be used, since it is ain expensive mat
ter to destroy them, and washing them
is not safe unless the soiled handker-
chief is boiled Immediately after use.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
pIaestlbilltY Of Eaas.

Medical science says that raw eggs
are more quickly digested than cooked
ones. Soft-boiled, roasted and poached
eggs are more easily digested than
when fried or hard-boiled. The stom-
ach will digest raw egg in from one
and half to two hours. Soft-boiled
and roasted require from two and a
half to three hours, while hard-boiled
or fried must be allowed from three
and half to four hours for digestion.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
just So It's Reefsteak.

Paul, who lived in the country,
where at his house pork is the pre-
dominant meat throughout the year,
had gone to the city to visit his aunt.
Thinking, of course, she must have
things he liked best to eat, she asked
him what kind of meat she should get
for dinner, and Pauls reply was, q
don't care, aunty, whether 1t Is horse
or COW, just so it is beefsteak"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
Genial Man Always Liked.

The genial man has a kind word or
smile for all whom he meets. He is
ever ready to hear with sympathy the
tale Of another's grief, to give such
consolation and aid as he can he
does not feel his place in society so
insecure that he is in danger Of losing
it by speaking to one outside Of This
circle"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09

Mr.. John Morrison, who almost
suffered the loss of his eyesight by an
explosion in a local garage, is report
ed doing we'll in the Baptist Memorial
hospital, Memphis, where he has been
confined since the day of the accident.
His physician pronounced his condi-
ton satisfactory and is confident that
he will retain his normal vision after
a course of treatment.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09
Uncle chen.

"a lazy man." said Uncle Eben,
sometimes has to work mighty hard
hustlin' fob excuses"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09

Mrs. G.. D. Holmes left Tuesday for
a visit to Miss Ora Brodnax in Fay
cite county, near Mason.
Miss Annie Hill left Wednesday
morning for few days visit to rel
atives in Memphis.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-08-09

Mr.. w. A. Ellison, Of Atoka, was
a business visitor here Tuesday.
Mr.. R. T. Somervell, Jr,, Of Chicago,
is the guest this week of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. R. T. Somervell.
Mr.. Albert Moore, of Rosemark,
spent Tuesday with friends in Cow
ington.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-09-14
TEMPLE NOTES.

members who wish to attend the
Rosh Hashono and Yom Kippur SER
vices at the Jewish Reform Temple,
may apply to Mr.. Chas. Moss, 1st avenue
and 1st street north, or to Mr.. Chas.
We'll, AZ south Sixth street, who will
give them cards emitting them to seats.
No charge will be made to those who
cannot afford to pay.
Rosh Hashono services will be held
at the Temple Sunday eve. at 8:15, and
Monday morning at 10 o'clock. DR.. 5.
N. Demands sermons will be on "The
real Value of Life" and Reward and
Punishment"
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-09-14
wOMEN'S SECTION WAR RE-

The Women's Section of the Mime
apolis War Relief committee of which
Mrs. Arthur Brin is general chairman,
reports the following collections for the
month of August:
From Women.
West Division by Mrs. Maurice
Wolff $171.95
South Division by Mrs. }. n.
Gutenberg 40.40
North Division by Mrs. Jacob
Harris (Se1f Denial Club -. o4.2O
Hibbing, Mimi, by Ida J. Wolfe