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Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11
Modem Woodmen
Hold Meeting
And Banquet
Referendum Vote Providing EorPay-
ment of Benefit Certificate OF
Members Who Are Drafted Carried
BY Unanimous Vote--Mexico Citi-
zen Highly Honored.

Tuesday night the members of
Mexico Camp, No. 2O5O, cast their
vote unanimously in favor of paying
in full all War Claims. Total attend
ance at meeting, 142. After the vote
Mexico Degree Staff exemplifed the
Ritual on four candidates, also re-
ceived several new applications,
The Mexico Camp is one of the many
prosperous camps in the State, hav-
ing a membership of 314.
District Deputy Geo. Shepherd of
Columbia gave a very instructive il
lustrated lecture on the Modern
Woodmen Sanatorium.
At the close of the meeting, Hon
w. e. Swan of Troy in behalf of
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11
POWELL FORD.

Ice Saturday morning and Mon
day morning
George Lewis has purchased a
new corn cutter.
Wallace Johnson filled his silo last
week.
Mr. McMurtry and Mr.. Lewis will
fill their silos this week.
w. A. Powell of Mexico is helping
Milford Berry cut corn.
All are glad to hear Hobart Cook
is home again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will McMurtry spent
few hours Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs Henderson, north of Molino.
Mr.. Robertson hauled cane toMr.
Creigh's mill north of Molino.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adams of near
Thompson spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs, Ben Robertson.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11

Members of Missouri in most pleas
ing manner presented State Deputy.
l.. e. Worner, of Mexico, with a
handsome 81 jewel Howard watch,
same bearing this inscription: "Pre
sented by Missouri M. w. of A.
Friends, 1917"
MIR. Swans Remarks.
Hon. L. E Worner, State Depu-
ty Head Consul, Esteemed Friend:
Your Neighbors in Woodcraft, re-
inforced by so many of your friends
as have been able to secure the privi-
lege, have united upon this occasion
to testify their appreciation of the
marvellous service you have rendered
to. Missouri Woodcraft, your worth
as citizen and your steadfastness
as friend. If any faces are not
present, and any names shall be
missig from the signatures which we
present, any name which your
heart would lead you to seek among
the rest, you will know that none
are absent by their own choice. Cir
cumstances of haste, distance and
preoccupation have made 1t impos-
sible to communicate with scores of
those who will feel their omission
bitter disappointment. 1t was una
voidable, yet, in part, the remedy
lies with you. You must regard us
who have written our names as but
the representatives of many, many
more whose hearts are with you,
now and always.
On your advancement to State
Deputy to the Head Consul, we can
not confess surprise neither can we
conceal our pride, for thru channels
of communication distinct from
yourself, we have learned and know
of your service to Missouri Wood
craft. Your shrewdness as an or
ganizer,i your industry, close appli-
cation and perseverance accomplish
ed such results that your district
SOOH DSSduS huOWn lhIuOul dii MID
souri, as the "Invincible Ninth"
We wish, by some token which
may not too soon perish from your
memory to testify our emotion, to
put our sentiments into permanent
form, we have purchased this beauti-
full time-piece. 1t isn't very big, aud
it didn't cost fortune, but 1t stands
for lot of friendship, as indicated
on the inside case Prom Missouri
Friends"
Kindly inspect 1t Indeed, it ia
quite unique. 1t is so arranged and
regulated that it is physically impos'
sible that it shall ever lose or gain
the minutest fraction of second
1t does not require to be wound up
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11
II, B, HENDRIX

He lives out in Molino communi-
ty. Monday he happened at Message
headquarters. Mr.. Hendrix says he
will be 79 years old in December.
In recent months he has not been in
robust health. But he hopes to be
renewed in strength soon. AS long
as DR. R. w. Bourne, SO years old,
is able to run about, Mr.. Hendrix
says there are no grounds for him to
be complaining. Mr.. Hendrix served
thru the Civil War in the Confeder-
acy. Was wounded twice. Once at
the Lone Jack fight and again at the
Helena fight. He has son, Pelide
Hendrix, who is subject to the draft
in the present war.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11

son, on Oct 9Th. Mr.. and Mrs. Dow
ell were married May %, 1901. This
is their first arrival The little fell
low is a very welcome guest
Mr.. Frank Price of Oklahoma is
visiting his sister, Mrs. P. R. Cav
thorn.
The c. W. B. NJ of Midway Church
promises a fine program October 20.
THE Call of the Field" will be the
subject. We are not able to give an
outline of the program here. But
we are assured it will be one of great
pleasure and the best instruction.
Prepare to see it. You will be de-
lighted.
Lee Greed and family of near Hat
ton were guests of Mr.. C.'s sister,
Mrs, Almer Mundy, and family, last
Sunday
Ira Mayes and family were guests
of Geo. Gardner and family Sunday.
Mrs. Clyde Ellis is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Elsie Ellis, in Oklahoma
Some of our farmers are busy
filling silos,. others are shocking
corn and cane for winter feed.
Quite a sheet of ice covered the
watering troughs Saturday morning,
Mrs. Lizzie Woolum is visiting her
step-sister, Mrs. ]. D Worley.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11
VISITED THE SOLDIERS,

w. NJ. Strange of Mexico visited
the soldiers at Nevada, Mo-, last
week just before a squad of them
left for Fort Sill, Oklahoma. His
son, who is a memebr of the National
Guard, was among those who went.
Mr. Strange says the boys looked
fine, much improvement shown in
their physical condition from the
strenuous drilling they have been
getting. Mr., Strange messed with
the men They are getting wholesome
some food, we'll cooked, and all ap-
peared contented and happy,
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11
Rob Ferris did the Peerless one to
perfection.
Night.

Night.
Overture, Kryl's Band. Gold Dust
Twins, little Elizabeth and Virginia
Mayhall, in their Bush and Wing
dance made the hit of the day.
These pickaninnies dressed in black
tights and short yellow shirts sure
stepped off Dixie" to a nicity. I'm
Gle Sam, Mrs. George Ramey, Jr., in
song, Mrs. F. NJ. Monroe-Miss Col
umbia, as hostess looked pretty and
attractive. Response by the entire
company
Chinese from F'risco-Mrs. w. X.
Mccall, Homer Dillard, Mrs. Self
and Miss Anna Rice, were dressed
prettily and danced and sang
Hawaiian Butterflies, Mesdames
CITE Freels, o. a. Quisenberry, Horace
Mccoy and Miss Anna Rice, dressed
in appropriate costume, looked pret-
ty and sang sweetly
Solo-Negro-N.a. Bob Ferris. 1t
,'as good.
Reading-Tommie's Apology, Miss
Bessie Corner, and she did it we'll
Song, Mrs. Hickman, and it was
good.
Suffragettes, Mesdames Beedle
and Mcdaniel. They sure enough
got the approval of Uncl eSam.
Song, The Soldier and the Red
Cross Maid, Burdett McGhee and
Elizabeth Mayhall, and they sang
we'll.
Italian Peasants, Mrs. VIM. Self
and o A. Quisenberry, in song, and
they did it nicely.
Grand Finale-"For Me and My
Gal"
Star Spangled Banner, interpre-
tation by Mrs. Kenneth Kennen
The Club has an active member
ship of so. They realized about
$500.
1t was one continuous laugh.
The refreshment stand was pre-.
sided over by Mrs. w. E. Grubb, Mrs
Geo. Ferris, Mrs. Henry Quinn and
Mrs. Jacob Williams, and they fed
them we'll.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11
NORTH MoLINo LETTER.

Little Gneell Roberts is quite sick
The members of Midway Church
had an all-day's meeting Saturday,
Dinner on the ground and roll-call in
the afternoon.
Our boys who are at Fort Riley
write home every few days They
say they have very plain grub. 1t is
not like sitting down to mothers Ia
BILE with various nicnacs with pie
and cake every day. Those we re-
fer to are Ray Johnson, Marion
Boulware, Virgil Stuart andArthul
Worley, The mothers of each send
them a nice box of cake, iellies, etc.
each week.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Dowell. 9
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11

unless the reckless generosity Of
its owner shall sometime make it
necessary to wind up his watch, and
all interest of his affairs, in bank
ruptcy. 1t has an open face, just
like the recipient, triple escapement,
hand chased, full jeweled, and fitted
out with the latest equipment in the
line of burglar alarm. It's water
proof, and fire can't hurt it. On a
cold winter night it is simply invalu-
able, you remove the works, the abb
sence of which, by the way, will not
in the least impair its utility as a
time piece, insert a good sized red
pepper, and use 1t as a warming pan.
1t will likewise serve as a chatting
dish, and may be used, upon a fish
ing excursion. as a receptacle for
bait.
But we have said enough, some
thing must be left to the imagina-
ton. One by one as these thoughts
may pass away, you will discover for
yourself other beauties and utilities
in this timepiece which we doubt
not will each bring it's wonderment
and delight,
1t is yours. Speak not of its val
ue; were it many times as precious
as it is, it would yet be none too
good.
In behalf of your many friends,
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11

If you are planning to send your
soldier boy friend Christmas pres
ent, the Governments "official Bull
letin" directs that you send it in
the mails not later than Nov. 15.
Noble Barnes showed The Message
a potato he raised, Ohio variety, that
is.a curio, Six good sized tubers on
one big tuber. It was planted late In
the season, but the bunch had made
a great growth. Thanks to Mr.. Barnes
for a big mess of roastingears. He
knows how TO grow any kind of stuff
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11
MESSAGE FRIENDS

The following have recently either
newly subscribed or renewed for
The Message:
H. A. Foster.
John Davenport.
w. 1. Britt.
]. M. Hornback.
Mrs. Sam Moomaw.
R ]. Offutt.
Herbert Pryor
o. S. Ackerman.
L. r. Austin.
]. D. Pratt.
Florence Underwood
Anna Miller.
Mrs e j. Patterson.
Henry Imam.
l., E. Davis.
f. Hofreiter.
-. S. Bradley.
Gus Schneider.
Henry Youngblood.
Mrs. N A. Smith.
M. B. Paige.
o. r, Triplett.
John Paschang.
o. F. Hafner.
Mrs. ]. Browning.
Mrs. s. F, Johnson.
Mrs. Stephen Johnson.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11
GO TO WELLsVILLE

Edwin Machin is Offering his fine
home in Mexico for sale and he and
q family will move to Wellsville. Mr..
Machin has bought business interests
in Wellsville, besides he has a good
farm near that city. The Machin
family are very fine folks, and The
Message is sorry to have them leave
Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11
Mrs. Sam Moomaw is a new Mes
age subscriber.
TRAIN HITS AUTO.

l.. H. Farrah undertook to drive
his auto over the crossing at JEFF
erson Street, and just at the wrong
minute his engine in the auto
died" The auto was struck by a
train passing, the engineer sight
ing the auto just in time to prevent
a serious accident. We congratulate
Mr.. Farrah in his most fortunate es-
cape.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Johnson,
southeast of Mexico, enjoyed a visit
from Max Piper and wife and four
hildren-Laurel, Elizabeth, Cecil
and Mildred-all of Wellsville. Sun
day the entire company drove in au-
to and visited their former neighbor,
Mrs. T. B, Ham, near Laddonia
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11

w. w. Johnson shipped in 5000
Western lambs this week, purchased
in Montana. The bunch cost approx
imately $3.50 per head The sheep
we're distributed to C. w. Lewis &
Son here, G. A. Lewis & Son, VIM.
Pryor, George Brown, Grover Sims,
Dicus & Sims. ]. T. Johnson, Jack
son G. Johnson, and VIM. Schultz.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11

Rev. j. M. Hornback, late on Mex
leo circuit of the M. E. Church,
South, is now located on like work
at Cummings, Kansas. He RENTS
for The Message to be forwarded to
his present address. Brother Horn
back is a mighty good fellow
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11

The following Audrain county
newspapers, like The Message, will
be $3.50 after December 1, 1917:
Mexico Ledger, Mexico Intelligencer,
vandalia Mail, Vandalia Leader and
the Laddonia Herald, payable in ad-
vance
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11

S. A. Pulls, former County Collec-
tor, has traded his residence in Mex
leo to H. e. Parl for the latter's gen
eral store at Thompson Mr.. Pearl
will move to Mexico. We wish Mr..
Pulls abundant success at Thompson.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11

j. S. Renie left yesterday for Kan
sas City where he expects to spend
the winter. The Message will keep
him posted on Mexico an dAudrain
county affairs.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Heberer have
moved to Mexico from Vnadalia. Mr.
Heberer has a position in Sims bar
Der shop.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11
PURDY SAYS.

Why let so many Of your little
chickens die when Conkley's Butter
nilk starting feed will save practi-
cally all of them?
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11
FOR SALE.

My place is known as the Strange
>,Hcc, miles southwest of Mexico.
have fOr sale One Cavalry Horse,
3 Mule Colts Also 200 gallons of
Sorghum MOlasses. See me.
j. f. MOSELY, rid 1, Mexico, Mo.
Go TO L. w. Roberts for Furniture
and Undertaking.
FOR SALE-New and up-tO-date
Furniture, Stoves and Rugs, Sewing
Machines on easy payments. Can
furnish your homes or rooms COM
plete. Buy now and pay later.
SAM MORRIS.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11

FOR SALE: A No. l good home,
consisting of a good six-room resi-
dence; barn and all necessary out
buildings with 12 fine front lots 175
feet deep. This is one of the best
bargains in Mexico, and to be ap-
preciated must be seen. North of
South Side School. Apply to Edwin
Machin.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11

Sample Shoes, $3.50 and $500 a
pair
Collins Bros, S Washington st.
Shoes that wear and satisfy.
Collins Brs., S. Washington st.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs, Gray Wilson of Mo-
limo honored The Message with a
call Tuesday. Mrs. Wilson renewed
for The Message for her sister, Mrs
]. ]. Browning, of Monroe County.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11

A pie supper at Hisey Schoolhouse
Friday night. The teacher, Miss Nc
Kinsey, urges the public to attend.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11

There will be pie and box sup
per at the Prairie Lea School Satur-
day night, Oct. 1S. All are invited.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11

Pie and Box Supper at Beaver
Dam school Saturday night, Oct
You are invited. Martha Dearing
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11
HOSIERY SHIPMENT.

"A large shipment of Wool Hosiery
just received. Buy now while prices
are right.
JOHNsON'S VARIETY STORE.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11
WANT ITEMS.
SILO WANTED,

Can use one that has blown down
provided cough left is in good shape
to make one 10 feet in diameter.
Must get it cheap. Give full de-
scription and price. Write.
X. B. Wilkerson, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-10-11

Two 40 acre farms for sale.
Address Emmett Davenport,
Thompson, Mo-, Rid I. 4w
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-13
EVERY MAN ENl|sT|NG NOW
WORTH HALF A DOZEN LATER
Guns and Ships Placed Aseng
Ocean Highways.

Glorious as are the traditions Of tn,
American navy, appealing as it has al
ways done to the finest manhood I
the country. nothing in all its histor,
has been mere glorious than the II.
spoase It has made to the country
call in the present emergency.
Everybody connected with it, from
Secretary Daniels down to the hum
blest recruit, from the Congress
which has strengthened il with finan
cial backing TO the laborer in the for
est Or the apprentice mechanic in tht
shipyards, has turned TO work witt
such effect that the speed of its wal
preparations stands without parallel
Within the last six months th'
nayy's personnel has been increased
by volunteer enlistment from 64,0Js
rien to l45.0oo, Every battloship ant
every cruiser held III reserve has re
ceived at least enough men to put Il
motor beats, etc, have been eXamiaei
ana accepted ior service and are al
ready working rs patrols against SUB
marines.
In addition, the government Is rush
lhg the largest program Of construc
ton in the country's history. No few
er than T67 vessels, from battlcshipl
| and battle cruisers 10 submarines AMI
submarine chasega, are III process o
construction. Our navy soon y,ll have
the largest force oil dastrGyers Of snl
ia The world, not even excepting tina
OF Great Britain.
Ii is already iiluse than our first bul
Wurk Of defense. II has become d pow
eriul offensive force and one while
Is boEul to Make itself trenendousl!
felt in the stirring events that are Il
coryt,
Mlft, as haa been accomplished
however much more remains to b.
done. And Of all the problems Of til,
immediate future none IL So pres9lIl:
aa that of finding the $4,000 new mel
| the department 50 urgently needs
| Upon tho success or failure OF 'Ai
| drive for recruits depends largely th
success Of The whole program. Thest
| men mast bG found and must be toullt
right away,
| Every young man who loves h..
country and who expects to serve Ae
| In her hour OF greatest need shonlt
take these facts home 10 himself
Every man who ellists NOW will b
worth half dozen who enlist latel
For upon the relatively small numbe
! Of men the navy requires will depeni
the safety Of the millions who must 81
to Europe and tear from the ruthles
hands Of kaiserdom the sacred caus
! of human liberty which they have 81
vilely profaned.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-13
animals to sell should avail them
selves OF this opportunity to learn
just what the Army requires.
No News From the Soldier Means He ID
al Right.

Although the failure to receive let
ters from men in the service ia no,
pleasant to relatives and friends at
home the adage "no news is good
news" never was more true than al
present. The report of every casualty
at home or abroad is Immediately
wired or cabled to officials at Wash.
ington. being relay from there with.
out loss of time to the emergency ad.
dress OF the soldier or sailor affected.
1t is also at once released for publica
ton in the newspapers. No news oi
casualties has or will be held up.
No man in the service has received
orders not to write home; he has been
urged, on the contrary, to keep in
touch with relatives and friends. The
forces in France have at their dispo-
sa! post cards giving general informa.
ton in regard to health and the re-
ceipt Of letters and parcels, which
may De dispatched without payment
of postage.
Care is also taken to see that mai
intended for soldiers and sailors
reaches them properly. Where the
regimental and company designation
of soldier is not known it may be
secured by application to the Ad-
jutant Generals Office, Washington
ID. G. In one week 1874 letters with
insufficient addresses we're forwarded
at this Office. On 1882 the addresses
were completed and they we're for
warded, 1913 were returned to senders
5S went to the dead letter office be.
cause sendera' addesses were moi
given, and the balance were held
with the view that the addresses
might be completed later.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-13
Alien Enemies Receive Fair Treatment
and Pay for Their Labor.

The fnterned Germans at the station
at Hot Springs, N. G., are not prison
ers Of war. They comprise officers
and crews OF the German merchant
vessels which were held in the United
States at the time of the declaration
Of war.
These aliens receive no funds from
the Government except compensation
for labor actually performed. Those
engaged in construction work get $40
month, with an additional So to
foremen, Interned officers have not
been permitted to receive from any
source more than $40 month and
crewmen not more than so. Receipts
in excess Of these amounts are placed
to the credit OF the aliens in banks.
Three plain but substantial meals
are prepared each day. There is nc
waste, the same measures Ut &c economy
and conservation which are being
urged upon every housewife being
practiced at Hot Springs.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-13
E IL IRONTON. MO. THURSDAY, DECEMBER l3,

4. Government Insurance: Further
more, a man enlisted In the Navy can
take out insurance at actual cost,
with policies issued BY U. 8. Bureau
OF Insurance. BY paying $500 per
month, q man p years old can be
insured for $4,000, payable $4,000
per month for twenty years ir
case of death. II 81 years old, the
policy would cost him $500 per
month. The policies provide that il
the man becomes to,aily disabled the
payments shall be rSsde tDlhim.
s. Remember that the family al
lowance, the disability allowance and
the insurance are three separate and
distinct benefits which may be enjoy
ed by man in the Navy and his de-
penden ts under the new law.
With these safeguards, protecting
their families against want, men
should no longer hold back from en-.
listirg in the Navy, ard il is up to
you to make them appreciate our
country's need for their services and
their duty to offer them.
E. A. BRooRs.
Lieut.. Comdr., Z. s. N. (Ret'd)
Commanding.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-13
GOOD FOOD AND PLENTY
Of IT F0Ru, !, NAVY MEN.
Each snip Carries Ample Larder and
Specially Trained Cocks
Prepare Meals.

American bluejackets are probably
the best-Ted sSamen IN the world. The
LIST Of stores for their mess includes
bread, salt, smoked meats, canned
ieas. beans and rice, canned. dried
and preserved fruits, tea. coffee and
cocoa. unlicensed and eyaporated milk,
butter, salt, sugar, pepper. mustard.
macsfohi. cheese, catsup, French
dressings, vinegar, sauerkraut, pickles,
molaases. spices, etc. :
For Sunday meals the Jackie may
receive roast beef, bread, squash, cof-
fee, With sugar and condensed milk,
butter, tomato catsup. cheese and
fruit, On Monday be may receive a
ration made up Of sugar-cured ham,
hcilet! rice. cocoa with sugar and COZ.
densed milk. bread, butter, milk and
dried fruit. 81
TIC be a cook in the navy, one must
be master OF his profession. He not
only must be able to cook well, but fa
must have scientific knowledge u
food values so as to be able to pro-
ducc hotl. a balanced and a varied ra'
ton. He must be continually devisins
new dishes or new ways to serve Old
ones. Military experts have long
known that. all other things being
equal, well-fed fighting man ID a
good fighting man, and the navy has
especial advantages over othef
branches Of war service In providing
wholesome and tempting food.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-13
The Best Proof.
Given by an lronton Citizen.

Doan's Kidney Pills were used
they brought benefit.
The story was told to lronton resi-
dents.
Time has strengthened evidence.
Has proven the result lasting.
The testimony is home testimony
The proof convincing.
1t can be investigated by Ironton
residents.
Anderson Rust, 1ronton. says: ~
was badly in need OF something that
would relieve me OF lameness and
aching in my back. The kidney Sc
cretions were too frequent in passage,
especially at night and sometimes ac-
companied by pain. A short use OF
Dosn's Kidney Pills which got q,
the Arcadia Valley Drug Co., entirely
cured me-" .t ,-e
NO TROUBLE SINCE.
Over three years, later Mr.. Rust
said: ~ have never had any return
OF kidney complaint and am as strong
In praise Of Doan's Kidney Pills al
ever"
60c, at all dealers. Foster. Milburn
Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo. N. Y.