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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-09-06
What Bibles Can Do.

The American Bible society in max
Ing an appeal for special war fund
of $150,000, says 1--WE cannot guaran-
tee the Bible as a charm to ward off
bullets" such as 1t seemed to be in
the case Of Eugene Detail. n French
soldier fighting In Alsace, the Bible In
question and the bullet which per-
forated II but did not enter the breast
Of Detail, being now on exhibition in
the Bible house in New York, but we
believe that what the Bible teaches
can make soldiers brave in living and
Drawer in dying for their country. To
meet their needs the society is provid-
ing ample editions for soldiers and
sailors, some of them bound in khaki,
and all suitable for carrying. We are
Offering gratis a deck Bible for pub
lie service to army and navy chaplains
who request it. To do these things we
ought to have u special war fund Of
$15O,O00."
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-09-06
Would Want Other Qualifications.

IF had to do it over again." she
sighed sorrowfully. ~ know one mis-
take | should never make"
"And what Is that?" they inquired.
81 should never marry a man solely
because he was a graceful dancer"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-09-06
Desirable Information.

"Who was that very disagreeable
man at Mrs. Gaddy's who was con-
tradlcting everybody"
He? Oh, that's my cousin once re,
moved"
How did you manage to do itP"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-09-06

Officer: That's pretty awkward
lot you've got there, sergeant.
sorely Tried Sergeant Major: They
are that, sir. It's the likes o them,
sir, that brings 'ome to US what a
horrible thing this war is.-Passing
Show.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-09-06
AS She Is Spoke.

Tommy with captive Hum: You
wouldn't think it to look at i'm, but
when l says "'Ands up e answers
back in puffick English, Steady on
with yer blinkin' toothpick,' e says,
and I'll come quiet. Punch.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-09-06

If you have n boy in the army or
navy ii is pretty hard to get your mind
on vacation frivolities, isn't 1t?
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-09-06

Statistics of areas in Europe indicate
that there's enough land for the peor
pie If the people could only get 1t.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-09-06

The boy emperor of China probably
would rather be out In the street with
the other kids playing marbles.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-09-06

why don't you call your hotel The
Breakers any more?"
Jaw. everybody had to crack an al
legged joke as he paid his bill"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-09-06

''That machine of yours is fine
affair"
Don't speak of it. My fines on it
are simply enormous"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1917-09-06
Mo Distinction.

Is there any place where a man
honestly believes woman is his
equal?'
Certainly. The tax office"
The courier-index., 1917-10-12
Report of Work Done by
 Red Cross in Lee County

son one wool muffler: Mrs. w P. Harris one wool sweater. Mrs. Y. NJ Harrington s1 for wool: Mrs. F. R Dupuy S6 for wool; Mrs J. R. simmons one dozen towels, one half dozen pillow cases and one pair foot warmers. Mrs. J. B. Hood and moth CT. Brickeys, half dozen towels; Mrs. Ray and Miss Massengill, Brickeys, three towels. Mrs Kausler. Brickeys, one pair pillow cases and two bath towels
 now have 5S pillows on hand that have been donated for our American hospitals in France, all so beautifully made and all have such lovely white pillow cases. that were made by the ladies to go with them. l will have them ready for shipment just as soon as I receive instructions as to where to make shipment In next weeks issue of the CourierIndex I will pub fish names of the donors Of pillows.
 We have received notice from the Red Cross Headquarters that the American Library Association will now receive and distribute books and magazines to all the cantonments and camps at home and abroad. To all those who have books and magazines for our soldier boys,
The courier-index., 1917-10-12
(By Mrs. J. l. Morrisl

Report of work done for the week ending Wednesday, October 10.
 Thursday forenoon team Captain Mrs W. B Mann. Jr Mrs Arthur Cotter. Mrs Davis Hummer. Mrs. P. R Turner. Mrs Carrie l.. Apple. Completed two bath robes, three hospital bed shirts. three pillow covers.
 Monday forenoon team-Captain Mrs w B. Mann, ST. Mrs. J W. Mitchell Completed two hospital bed shirts.
 Wednesday forenoon team-Cap- tain. Mrs. W. s. McClintock. Mrs F. N Burke. Mrs F. L. MacChesney, Mrs. R D. Smith. Mrs. N. F Ker- shaw, Mrs. H. B. Shoemaker Com pIeted 3s triangle bandages, one pa jama trousers.
 The following donations were re- eeived. Mrs. L. ShauI 15 yards of flannel: Mrs Davis Hummer one paid wool wristlets Mrs. ". D. Newborn one wool sweater; Miss Alma Futran one wool mnffie~ Mrs. R. L. Derrick S1 for wool. Mrs. Dr. Beatty. Aubrey sl for wool one dozen handkerchieIs and half dozen towels Mrs ! E. Lowe. Aubrey. s1 for wool: Mrs. Dr. o. l.. William
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MillerLunber Co.

the mothers, from the very hour they bid the last sad goodbye, to all those who are near and dear to the training camps, or to the battle fields the mothers heart goes with them. She does not go in the flesh, but her very heart and her soul are with them, and after the battles are over and the dead and wounded are scattered around, I am sure the mothers spirit wanders around among the dead and searches out her own, and when she finds him. she kneels beside his prostrate form, and as he looks up into her eyes, it seems as though you can hear him cry out and say Mother, l have done my duty"
 My child I am proud of you. gave you to your country, and now you belong to me alone. You shall never leave me a gain
 Mother, stay with mel"
 am here, my child, with you always.
 And he falls to sleep, rocked in her love, just as in the long ago he was rocked in her arms.
 Oh, you mothers and wives, who, in your weeping cry out If I could have only been there at the last moment to have heard his last words" rest in peace. You were there, and will always be there even unto the end.
 MRE. J. | MORRIS.
The courier-index., 1917-10-12

SURGEONS agree that in cases of Cuts, Burns, Bruises and Wounds, the FIRST TREATMENT is most important. When an EFFICIENT antiseptic is applied promptly, there is no danger of infection and the wound begins to heal at once. For use on man or beast. BOROZONE is the IDEAL ANTISEPTIC and HEAL ING AGENT. Buy it now and be ready for an emergency. Price 25c, soc, 9l.00 and S15O Sold by Har- ringtOn Bros 31
The courier-index., 1917-10-12

If your child starts in its sleep, grinds it's teeth while sleeping, picks at the nose, has bad breath, tickle appetite, pale complexion. and dark rings under the eyes. it has worms;
 and as long as they remain in the in testines that child will be sickly. WHITES CREAM VERMIFUGE clears out the worms, strengthens the stomach and bowels and puts the little one on the road to health and cheerfGiness. Price 25c per bottle. Sold by Harrington Bros. 31
The courier-index., 1917-10-12
MILLER LUMBER COMPANY will help you to make your homa 1:ore comfortable.
REAnY FOR RAIN

I trust. Miss Tappit,H said the kindly employer to his stenographer, that you have something in reserve for a rainy day
 Yes sir" answered the young woman 'I am going to marry a man named Macintosh. '-Christian Register.
The courier-index., 1917-10-12

All you who have torpid liver, weak digestion or constipated bowels look out for chills The season is here and the air is full of the disease germs The best thing to do is to get your liver in good condition and purify the stomach aad els. HERBINE is the right remedy it answers the purpose completely Price soc Sold by Harrington Bros 31
The courier-index., 1917-10-12
MEASURING

Proud wife (to nervous friend in automobile)-' feel so sate with George driving now he mas joined the Red Cross. He is learainb first aid and knows where all the los pitfalls are London Opinion.
The courier-index., 1917-10-12
AVOID THIS

What You kicking about your food? l thought you boasted about your housekeeper's cooking so we'll"
 Yes, but I married her and now -e keep a cook "- Boston Transcript.
The courier-index., 1917-10-12
valuable dressing for

valuable dressing for flesh wounds, burns, scalds. old sores, rash chafed skin, is BILLIARDS SNOW LINIMENT, it is both healing and antiseptic. Price 25c soc and S100 per bottle. Sold by Harrington Bros 31
The courier-index., 1917-10-12

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The courier-index., 1917-10-12
Second Issue of Liberty Loan

Now being subscribed. Let Us enter your subscription today.
The courier-index., 1917-10-12

We have just received an assortment of the first Liberty Loan Bonds. Come in and let us show them to you.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-21
THINK BOY STOLE TO ENLIST
Parents sof Runaway Believe He Took
$3.50 to Join the Colors

The desire to serve his country on the
high seas or on the battleheds of France
is believed to have led fourteen year old
John NamiSlo, of 303l Belgrade street. to
steal $3.50 in gold which his parents had
been saving for many months and which
was Secretcd In their residence.
John is the son of Anatello NamiSlo "a
baker. and looks older than his years
About a year ago he sought to enlist in the
navy, and was successful in passing the
physical examination, but owing to his
youth his father would not give his per-
mission. and the lad was forced to make
the best of the home life to which he was
sentenced. He chafed under the restraint.
however. and frequently threatened to run
away and join the colors.
Yesterday paperhangers were at work
IN the Namislo home and John helped them
at their work. 1t is believed that at this
time he learned of the $3.50 in gold that
was in the house and ascertained it's hiding
place. At all events, when the family arose
this morning John was gone and so was
the money. A few days ago he had asked
for long trousers and had been refused
His parents believe that the first expend-
ture that he made out of the money that
he took was to get trousers wherewith 70
camouflage his youthful appearance, and
they have had close watch put on all re-
cruiting stations in Philadelphia and VII,
cinity
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-21
BOARD TO CHECK HIGH
PLAY IN GRAIN MARKET
Chicago Governors Promise Federal
Officers to Eliminate Specula-
tive Evils

CHICAGO. Nov. 2l.--Directors Of the
Chicago Board of Trade It IL learned, au-
thoritative'y have agreed with the Attor-
ney Generals office to pass the following
drastic rules the moment big operator
starts drive either "up or down." In the
grain market:
Placing a limitation upon the amount
of grain trader may trade in during a
single day.
Placing a limit upon tho breadth of
huCtuation which grain prices may take,
either up or down. in Il single day.
Activity of late in December corn has
resulted in several big traders being sum-
moned before Robert w. ChildS. special
assistant to Attorney General Gregory lie
outlined TO them what might happen II
their trades assumed unwarranted proper
tions, 1t can he said authoritatively that
the Board of Trade will not be closed as
has been limited. The food administration
believes that in order to provide an open
market for grain during the war the board
must be kept going and expects the board
of directors to cure any speculative evils
which may obtain, without any action being
taken by the Government.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-21
GEM-CRUSTED POTTERY
Prehistoric Relics Found Near Zuni,
New Mexico

Evidences of a pre-pueblo culture thou
sands of years old were discovered by DR..
Bryon Cummings. of the University OF
Arizona, in excavations just completed in
Arizona and New Mexico. according to
word received by the School of American
Research.
on Navajo Mountain on the Navajo
reservation, near the New Mexico-Arizona
boundary. Or. Cummings broke into caves
Of the ancestors of the Snake and Ante
lope clans of the Hopi, and secured many
priceless relics.
Dr. Frederick w. Hodge. of the Bureau
of American Ethnology, here recently after
completing extensive excavations at the
ancient pueblo of IIawaikuh. near Zuni, y.
NJ. reports remarkable discoveries as to the
ancient culture of the Seven Cities OF
Cibola." the first towns seen by the Span
iSh Conquerors
Evidence was found of cremation and
dismemberment of bodies on burial. and
DR.. Hodge secured large quantity OF
stone utensils, gem-studded pottery of rare
design, weapons, cotton clothing looms.
corn and beans estimated to be 1000 years
old. Beneath the ruins of Hawaikuh were
found those of an older city, the age of
which can only be guessed at.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-21
Evening Dress Suits
Tuxedo Suits

q Two paramount things to
think of in getting Dress Clothes
the Cloth and the Tailoring.
There's one right kind of fabric
for the subdued light of the
foyer, the dance floor. the Ban
quet Room, and that's the
Bird's-eye coating. Then, the
Tailoring. Our Dress Clothes
are the work of specialists. They
are worn by men who used to
pay about twice our prices. To-
day, these same men have Cor
rectness, Comfort, Distinction
and Economy in their Clothes
for formal occasions. Finest of
silk or satin Innings, facings, pip
ings-and a kid-glove fit in COL
lar, shoulders, waistlines. $25
to $50 for Tuxedo Coat & Trou-
sers; $2S to $50 for Evening
Dress Coat and Trousers. Sep
arate Vests, up to 81.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-21
WOMAN DETECTIVE
OUTFIGHTS SHOPLIFTER
Meets His Swing on Jaw With Counter
to Head and Conquers Him After
Lively Scrimmage

When George Holt, twenty-three years
old of Reading. was placed under arrest
this afternoon in front of a Market street
department store by Miss Mary Prague.
store detective, on charge of shop
lifting, he showed a total disregard of
all the canons of polite society In turn
ing and swinging on the lady's jaw.
Miss Prague. however, proved that she
is not to be discouraged in the performance
Of her duty by a little thing like walop
from mere man, for she countered with n
left TO the head and fell into "a cinch.
There was a lively little scrmmage for a
few minutes, which came to end when
Detective McGraw, also of the store force,
re-enforced his partner and took the culprit
In charge.
Miss Prague had seen Holt while in the
store slip a handbag under newspaper
that he was carrying and followed him into
the street, where the encounter took place.
When he WAS searched later inside the store
number of articles believed to have been
stolen from other stores was found Also
bottle of drugs was taken from the man.
Later, at the Central Police Station, Holt
was asked for an explanation of his con-
duct.
Dope did it," was his reply.
He was held in $500 bond by Magistrate
Pennock when given a hearing later in the
day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-21
YIN. c. A. SUBSCRIPTION
NOW STANDS $2,l6O,OOO
Drive Here Lags Owing to Allot-
ment Having Already Been
Oversubscribed

Latest figures in the tabulatlon OF SUBJ
scriptions to the $4,000 900 national drive
NJ the Young Mems Christian Association
were announced today as follows:
Philadelphia district, s2.160,ooo.
Pennsylvania, s5.S22,O37.
The subscriptions from the entire coun.
try still are below the sj0,o00.000 mark
pittsburgh leads the state with s2,21s.3S0
hut appeals already have been launched in
philadelphia for response to the 1000
canvass letters in order TO bring the Phila-
delphia district again into first place
walter NJ. Wood. general secretary of
the v NJ C.. A. in this city. said today that
Philadelphia certainly ought to pass Pitts
burgh He explained that Philadelphi ans,
knowing the allotment already had been
oyersubscribed, evidently had shut down on
further donations.
"This is mistake" he said. "as the
mere given now, the better. 1t will give
the Association War Council enough to
work with until next fall and put off an
ether drive until that time"
About 500 contributions were received at
Drexel & Co. treasurer of the Philadelphia
district today. They totaled approximately
$4,000.
The National war Work Council of the
Young Mems Christian Association an.
nounced in New York that the grand total
of the nationwide war fund campaign Is
s4o2O94ll. This exceeds by nearly $751;
600, 600 the s35000,0O0 goal set at the be-
ginning of the clmpagn on November 12.
President Wilson. on being informed that
tho fund was greatly oversubscribed. tele-
- graphed congratulations to DIR. John r.
Mott, general secretary of the council
"My heartfelt congratulations on the re-
ma-kable and gratifying results" the
Presidents telegram read. II think il Is a
national blessing"
The Eastern Department with headquar-
ters in New York. collected s20,G9l,665. Its
ouota was fixed at sl5,0OO,0oO. The Central
Department. with headquarters at Chicago,
according to incomplete returns, was second
with slS.3SO.733. as compared with quota
of sI2,500.000.
The totals and the quotas for the other
departments are as follows: Northeastern,
Boston, s6.36S.92J, quota. S5,000,000; West
ern, San Francisco, sl.773,50O. quota, ST.
100000; Southwestern, Dallas, S1,3S7,0O0,
a,Iota $1,000, 900; Southeastern. Atlanta,
si,207.5 quota. S1,500,000.
Unofficial returns from the counties gave
4 parta. contribution of $4,000 from Bucks
County Sl14,750 from Montgomery County
s134.133 from Chester County and S10S,-
lO3 O9 from Delaware County. II was an
nounced yesterday that the figures from
Montgomery County did not include the
subscription taken by the Merton Boy
Scouts and several other notable Subscrip-
tons which were given in through the Phila.
delphia executive committee and included in
the team reports,
1t was announced that the Merton Boy
Scouts will utilize A portion of their $50, ,00C
fund to place a hut Somewhere in France,
and the remainder will be used in building
gymnasium at the Philadelphia Navy
Yard.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-21
CHAIN LETTER BRINGS
FLOOD OF QUARTERS
Started to Help Wounded, 1t
Has Swept Country, Despite
Red Cross Protest

A flood Of twenty-five cent pieces has
been sweeping the country. II Is doing so
now despite efforts of the De; lrtment of
Justice. the Red Cross. diplomatic and other
otficials to stop 1t. II was started by a
chain letter sent out for quarter contribu-
tons to care for wounded soldiers.
The flood started when physician in
seattle, Wash. sent out the first letter with
the sanction of the French consul in that
city. The message spoke of the work
planned and asked the receiver to send
out six copies Of the letter. This started
the machinery going. The first letter to
reach Philadelphia came late yesterday.
Through a misunderstanding the letter
made 1t appear that the plan had the sane
ton of the Red Cross, and that the Red
cross would give $1,000 for every $4,000
raised by the chain letter system
Since the start money has been pouring
into the offices Of the French consul a.
Seattle. Federal investigation has been
made. The FED Cross has issued pro-
test. The money It was said. probably
will he turned over TO that organization.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-21
Silencers Needed for Airplane Engines

StlenCers are needed on airplane engines
to eliminate the noise of approach. which
is the only thing that warns the enemy of
of the approaching warplanes at night The
silencers must do their work thoroughly.
eliminating the exhaust sounds entirely.
because the anti.aircraft units have very
powerful mcrophones that magnify the
slightest sound
Lacking silencers-for no other reason
than the added weight and slight loss of
power-ratdinG airplanes are forced to fly
at high attitudes In an attempt TO escape
detection. The weight of the fuel needed
and the horsepower and time spent in
evading detection this way represent really
greater loss of efficiency than the loss
caused by the silencers.-F'lying.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-21
Present and Future Needs!
Winter OvercOats

q Conservative Models for Eve
ming Wear over your Dress
Clothes, and Big, Comfy Over
coats to wear on the same occa-
sions and OH all occasions-from
Breakfast to Dawn! Single
Breasters with Velvet Collars or
Cloth Collars, fly fronts or but
ton-through fronts; plain backs
or Belters; Regular Shoulders,
Raglan Shoulders or Kimono
Sleeve Models. Double Breast
ers of soft, heece-like fabrics in
Grays, Browns, Oxfords, heath
er tones and rich November COL
orings. Some with extra Muff
Pockets lined with Velvet
most of them with the Perry
Convertible Collar that folds
comfortably up under the chin.
A most varied and voluminous
Overcoat Stock! $18, $40, SIS,
$50, $35 to $65.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-21
NSTRUCTS RED CROSS
WORKERS.IN HOME DUTY
Field Director Advises a Need
of Patching Up" Soldiers
Family Affairs

Patching up soldiers family affairs is
an important part of Red Cross home serr-
ice work according to Charles j. Ferrin.
Jr.. field director of camp service at Camp
Meade, Md, who was the principal speaker
at this mornings session of the round-tablc
conference Of the Pennsylvania and Dela
ware divisions of the American Red Cross,
at the city Club.
Mr. Ferrin described the work conducted
at a booth in the training cantonmcnt one
hundred and twenty-five Red Cross workers
representing seventy-five counties In this
state and Delaware attended. Some Of
them came from obscure upstate rural
districts
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-21
WOMEN DOCTORS ARE
NEEDED FOR ARMY WORK
Twelve Physicians Called for to
Go to Front, Says Prominent
New York Physician

Twelve women physicians are needed at
once to go to the front with the American
army, according to Or. Emily Dunning Bar
ringer. of New York. vice chairman of the
Medical Women's National Association.
Six women physicians already have re-
sponded to the CALL she said. and two are
serving in Serbia. The speaker said there
never has been a time when the responsi.
bility of women physicians has been 50
great
The women who are to go must be ft
both physically and mentally for the strain.
Doctor Barringer said. Besides, they must
be able to speak French.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-21
INDICTED IN CRUGER CASE
SIX New York Policemen and Civilian
Held by Grand Jury

NEW YORK. Nov. @t.-Six membors of
the police force and one civilian were TO.
day indicted by an extraordinary grand
jury which has been investigating for sew.
eral months police laxity in connection
with the murder Of Ruth Cruger, high
school girl.
Those indicted are Lieutenant Alonzo
Cooper, Detectives John Lagerenne and
Frank McGee charged with neglect of duty
Thomas kerrgan, James Haggerty and
willard Helm, motorcycle policemen
charged with extortion and bribery, and
Charles Backer, connected with an auto
supply company accused of perjury