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Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05
FARMERS LOSE PROFITS.

A dispatch from Columbia, Mo-, a
few days ago said:
That the Missouri farmers are get
ting a small part of the profits from
the prevailing high prices, and that
the middlemen are getting rich at
their expense, is the opinion of J..
Robert Hall, secretary of the Mis-
souri, Farmers Exchange, who has
been obtaining data from the farm
ers in this regard for the last two
months, while establishing county
farm bureaus which will enable the
farmers to cooperate with each 9TH
er.
Mr.. Hall says that the net profits
to the farmer for the last season
ale even less than they were in
1915, in spite of the high prices that
products are now bringing. The
farmer has received little above the
average for his products, and the
yield in most cases has been small.
The cost of production has increased,
and Mr.. Hall says that he is firmly
convinced that the farmer is in poor
er circumstances financially than he
has been in for years.
According to Mr.. Hall, the only re-
lief in sight for the farmers is for
the high prices to prevail until the
next harvest so that the farmers, and
not the middlemen, can reap the
profits. The prices of seeds have not
risen proportionately with other
prices, and this will help the farmer q
81 eat deal.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05
FROM WASHINGTON STATE

The Message has a short letter
from our auld lang syne acquaint-
ance and neighbor, c. G. Baker, real
esthte and auctioneer, at Prosser,
Wash. He is getting along fine in the
West. But hear him on the war
situation.
eve are all getting ready to help
lick Germany. l am and have always
been for peace (but not at any
price). The time has come when 1
am ready with my two sons and two
sons-in-law, to assist the United
States in defending the rights, lib
critics and privileges of the American
people to the fullest extent. 1 tell
you the State of Washington is be-
hind President Wilson. ". L. Jones,
our United States Senator, has been
thoroughly roasted in this State.
How is Gum Shoe Bill in Missouri?
"Yours truly for peace on honor
able basis.
c. G, BAKER. Z"
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05
CHAMP CHIMES.

The drumming of the prairie chick
en- in the early morning reminds one
of old times
April came in with thunder, light
ling and showers.
Most of our farmers finished SOW
ing oats last week.
Miss Henrietta Jesse who has been
very sick is improving
Dicus G. Sims sheared sheep last
week.
Roy McLord lost a horse and Ell
mer Dicus a mule with distemper.
Reed Burk went through Champ
last week with his new tractor and
plowing outfit.
Mrs. John Foddy ordered a setting
of r. 1. Red eggs all the way from
New Jersey.
Our farmers report good crop of
spring pigs.
Our school, Cedar Grove, will be
out next Friday.
Miss Wilmoth Jesse has been de-
tained from High School by the sick
ness of her aunt.
Rev. H. I. Cobb went to st. Louis
last week to see a specialist about
his eyes.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05
GOING TO LEAVE rs.
{ (From the Centralia Guard)
C. G. BAKER. A"

(From the Centralia Guard)
G. zaugg, who has been spending
the winter with his son, DR.. Fred C.
Zaugg, at Colorado Springs, has re-
turned to his home in Mexico. Mr..
Zaugg was operated on for rupture
while he was in Colorado, and is now
in fine health He was in town We'd
nesday and said that he would go to
Mexico and close up his interests at
that place and move back to Centra-
liza. He was in the blacksmith busi-
ness here on the corner of Allen and
Southgate streets for many years and
he will be among friends here where
his daughter, Miss Hattie Zaugg, re-
sides also. We are glad to have him
with us again.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05
BARN AND STOCK BURNED

James Chapman, near Skinner,
lost his large barn by fire last Thurs
day night. How the fire originated is
not known. Mr.. Chapman carried on
ly small insurance. Four mules
and a horse were also lost in the
flames and 1000 bushels of corn.
Sorry to hear of this misfortune
for Mr.. Chapman.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05

The Paris Mercury says that two
years ago Bob Dye sold Dennis Young
draft mare for $21O. Since then Mr.
Young sold two colts from the mare,
one for $120 and one for $125 and
has taken $50 in premiums. Accord
ing to Bob this shows that good
heavy mares are the real money maxi
ers in Monroe county.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05
UNIVERSAL TRAINING WINS

Prof, w, Clyde Johnson and Judge
W. w. Bolts went to Warrenton Fri
day to act as judges in a debate be-
tween Central Wesleyan College and
Christian University at Canton.
The subject was, Resolved, That
the United States should adopt the
Swiss system of universal military
training" Central Wesleyan had the
affirmative and won.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05
BOOSTING GOOD ROADS

The following good roads boosters
from Mexico attended the big good
roads meeting in Moberly last week:
{. P. Malone, VIM. Pollock, Sam
Locke, H. B. Mckinley, Judge Alex.
Carter Shirley Thompson, Sam
Byrns, E. l.. Johnson, j. w. Wool
bridge, c. H. Hamilton, r. M. White
and Sam Morris.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05
McELFREsH-BLACKWELL

Mr.. Roy McElfresh and Miss Anna
Blackwell, both of Mexico, were mar
ried the evening of the 2Sth of
March. Rev. C. A Mitchell officiat-
ing Mr.. Mcelfresh is a popular bar
Der employed with Bert Sims. His
bride was originally from Sails
bury. She is also popular and has
many friends.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05

We have a short note from our
auld lang syne friend, R. T, Steel, at
Mobile, Ala, He says he is getting
along nicely. He regrets to read in
The Message nearly every week the
passing of some of the men in Aud
rain 'whose friendship was a pleas
ure and help" to him for many long
years now gone.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05

Leslie j. Fryer was in to see The
Message a few days ago. lie is looking
after the 200 acre farm five miles
southwest of Laddonia. He put in
a large acreage of wheat last fall, the
seed costing him about $500. He
says the wheat is beginning to show
up little up and down the rows.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05

County superintendent of Schools
w. Clyde Johnson has been appoint
ed chairman for Audrain county of
the state organization to assist in
conserving food stuffs in case that
war comes.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05
and STOCK.
Chickens at ]. A. Reighley's sale
asst week sold at $3.50 a dozen.

j. E. Booth is advertising a fine
stallion and jack for the 1917 sea-
son on his farm six miles southwest
of Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05

The strike among the section men
of the Chicago & Alton Railroad was
declared off this week. The men all
got an increase of wages.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05

1t is thought the Keokuk Power
line is to be extended from Perry to
Mexico on to Jefferson City in a few
months A deal is pending between
the Keokuk Power line people and
the Mexico Power Co.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05

Ann Donnelly was found guilty in
the Circuit Court Monday of boot
Logging and the jury assessed fine
against her of 5000.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05

There will be a mass meeting of
county road Overseers held in Mexico
some time next month to discuss ways
and means for securing State and
Federal aid for road building. This
is live issue right now, and it is
hoped that every overseer will be
here.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05

L. j. Dudley, who looks after the
Ortiz Fruit farm, south Of Mexico,
paid The Message a short call Mon
day. He has the care of so acres of
fruit trees which keeps him busy.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05

Luke Simmons, south of Paris,
formerly of Audrain, sold a pair of
draft mares TO X. B. Wilkerson, of
Mexico, for $3.50
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05

The Eastern Produce Co. is new
poultry firm in Mexico. They are To-
Gated in the Cotton Lumber Co.'S. old
headquarters.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ, Arm
strong, on the 9TH ult,, an s 1-2
pound boy T. NJ. is the happiest man
on the creek
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05

Four of Arthur Clark's children
have been taken to an orphanage in
st. Louis.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05

The County INSTRUMENTATION
Sunday School Convention is to be
held at Rush Hill in June.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05

L.. j. Freyer subscribes for The
Message.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05

Gray Wilson puts himself ahead
for the Message another year.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05

Mrs. L. j. Atkins renews for The
Message.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05

Mrs, Rosie Carter is a new Mes
sage subscriber.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05

could be promptly installed for the
prosecution of the war, leaving the
Cabinet organization to take care of
the ordinary routine of government.
The United States has a real navy
and it is fairly ready for duty.
The telephone and telegraph have
already been thoroly organized for
war. Among the wonders accom-
plished is the ability of the Navy De-
partment in Washington to talk over
the telephone to any American war
ship afoat. The railroads are in
process of organization and will very
shortly be ready.
Mexico Missouri message., 1917-04-05
CIRCUIT COURT.
Convened Friday.

Convened Friday.
Allen Smith plead guilty to dis
turbing the peace, fined IS and costs.
In the matter of H. T. Squirting VS..
Lacrosse Lumber Co., motion for
new trial overrruled, appealed to the
st. Louis Court of Appeals.
Motion for new trial in the case
of Ernest Robinson against Floyd
Miller overruled.
In the case of Southwestern Blau-
gas Co. VS.. G. w. Ramey, motion for
new trial overrnled.
The case of Ella Pierce against J.
M. Lazier ct al, brought here on
change of venue from Galloway coun-
ty, continued to June term Of court
Cheyenne record., 1917-11-08
"Good Morning. Boys"
Is Berline's Comment On
American Capture
[From Denver News Nov. S, 1911

Nov. 4-Out-side the brief ref
erence in the general staff report
no derails are available here with
regard to the capture of the first
American troops in France.
The official bulletin says they
were made prisoner in the region
of the Aisne-Marine canal, in the
section of the front defended by
German crown princes army.
While the newspapers have
played up the capture of the
Americans in their headlines, the
only comment is made by the
Lokal Anzeieer. under the cap
ton. Good Morning. Boysl"
The newspaper then says:
Three cheers for the Ameri-
cans! Clever chaps they are. it
cannot be denied. Scarcely have
they touched the soil of this put
rified Europe. when already they
are forcing their way into Ger
Cheyenne record., 1917-11-08
Mrs. S. L. Wilson returned
home Sunday. from a trip to
Denver.
SUNNY SIDE

]. L. Church hauled coal from
Arapahoe Friday.
Mr. and Mrs s. Smith spent
Thursday with Mr. and Mrs Pete
Fry.
Bryan Hunter spent Friday
evening in the Sherman Smith
home.
M. C. Korrell who has been on
the sick list is able to be up and
around again.
Berdilla Bogert returned to her
nome in Cheyenne Wells Satur-
day after spending a week in
the S. Smith home.
The. Halloween party at Mr
and Mrs F. G. Bidinger's We'd
nesday evening was we'll attend
ed and all seemed to enjoy their
selves in their ghostly attire.
Cheyenne record., 1917-11-08
FIRST VIEW NEWS

Frys had their baby christened
on Sunday after Mass.
j. L. johnson returned to his
home in Kansas. Monday.
Roush, LaCrox and Frys are re
cent purchasers of Ford cars.
Mr.. August Ruck spent Sun
day with his wife and daughter
here.
]. P. Halde and John Pauls
were Cheyenne Wells visitors
Sunday
]. B. Hassman and Pete Halde
were business visitors at Kit
Carson Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Fry and ].
L. Mousel transacted business
south of Carson on Saturday.
Miss Hattie McNulty spent
Friday night with her sister jamie
and Mrs. Fry, at the Fry home.
Both dances were well attend
ed on Saturday night. Fleming
will give another ic two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Mousel and
children and j. S. johnson were
dinner guests at Mans6elds on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Ross and
children departed for Kansas
Thursday for a months stay with
Mrs. Rosses parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Stallsmith
came up from Pleasant Valley
Sunday evening after Miss Nc
Cheyenne record., 1917-11-08
Nulty, who teaches there.

Mrs. Gerden Browner and
daughter Virginia. returned to
Denver Sunday, after spending
a few days with Mrs. BIS mother.
Mrs. Kerr and other friends.
To Roush. Fleming. Curtis.
Dwyers, Tights and any other
callers we have not learned of
yet. We wish to say we were
sorry we were not at home
when you came to see the new
10Y. But with such beautiful
weather we were like couple of
children and could not resist the
new Ford and SO were dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. R. E.
Frank at the Lone Star.
Cheyenne record., 1917-11-08
Posting the Farmers

At the Denver Stock Show in
Jauuary quite number of gov
ernment experts will be present
to confer with the stockmen and
farmers regarding food proluc-
ton during 1918 to meet war con
ditions. Seoekmen, especially
have been vrey much at sea since
the war started as to future mar
ket condition for live stock. The
war has brought about tremen-
dous evolut;ons in conditions and
the stock growers are interested
at this time in getting informa-
tion that will enable them to fig
ure inteiIigently regarding prob
able profits for their livestock in
the future. In addition to the
Stock Show and the lectures that
will be held constantly during
show week, a big livestock con-
ference is being planned by the
Live Stock Bureau of the Denver
Civic and Commercial association
at which it is expected there will
be representative stockmen from
all states west of the Missouri
river. 1t is probable that Mr..
Hoover himself will be present,
together with a large number
of experts. and an effort will be
made to thoroughly inform the
stocknen as to the present con-
.ditions and situation. Increased
production of live stock is imper-
-atively necessary and everything
possible " III be done to encour-
age the stock farmer and to give
him confidence that his livestock
production can be marketed at a
good profit.
Cheyenne record., 1917-11-08

herded together and taken to a
zone near the German lines to
perform manual labor of the har-
dest kind in constant danger of
death. The soldiers diary tells
the story as follows:
Il am going to give another in
stance Of the ineffciency of the
German authorities. Since the
eighteenth instant fifty women
and young girls have been work.
ing at concrete dugouts at Leke.
As Leke is in the war zone of
fire and was shelled no later than
yesterday this is another case in
which we cannot understand ths
action of the authorities.
IF this isn't taken by way If
reprisal. then it is a shameful
deed on the part of Germany
which cannot be surpassed even
in imagination.
''The civilian population of
Leke was evacuated three or four
weeks ago and now women and
children are compelled to work
at the concrete dugouts Of the
! village. l am sure of the facts
which I state, for it is my duty
to take a gang of forty-seven
| wcna=n to Leke every morning
and bring them back in the even
ing"
An illustration of the German
~, regard for the laws of war
and , n.nanity can be found in ar
incident which occurred the other
night near i11outholst tor.st.
The British neard cries Of
''stretcher bearers!'f from No
Mans land. It naturally was ass
sumed that a wounded man was
calling for help and Red Cross
bearers rushed out thru the dark
ness to render assistance.
They were shot down by Ger
man snipers. who used this ruse
to entice them into the open.
There have been many other
cases recently in which German
snipers have shot down Red
Cross workers deliberately, not
withstanding the fact that Ger
man Red Cross workers have
been permitted to work unnaoles-
ted.
Cheyenne record., 1917-11-08
Telegram to J. w. Shy from
Thcs. B. Stearns, State Food
administrators.

Reports from several states IL
oicate that there is a apropaganda
against the Food Campaign" +,
suggesting that the Government
would confiscate the household
food of those who sign the pledge
Counteract this foolish report!
/. The Government has no pow er
to confiscate, and even if it had
it would be directly opposite to
its position Of encouraging house
holds to preserve and accumulate
food. On the contrary the Gov
ernment wishes all housewives
to preserve. can, pickle, etc. The
only restriction on food is for
those articles like sugar, flour
and bacon, which are scarce.
These recommendations on the
part of the Government are only
to the extent of being economical
and sparing in the use of the
above named articles. 1t is inn
portant that you Immediately
counteract the results of this alb
surd and wicked rumor.
Have potato shippers load all
cars t. their maximum capacity.
This will save space and make
the cars, which are already few
in number, go farther.
Please note and report to this
office any violations of the meat
lees Tuesday or the wheatless
Wednesday On the part of hotels.
restaurants and boarding houses
of your county.
Office of Food Administrator.
Cheyenne record., 1917-11-08
Belgian Women and Girls
Forced to Work Under Fire
German Soldier, in Dairy, Con-
dems Shameful Deed" of
his Officers, Who Com
PEELED Him to Herd
Unfortunates

from Denver News, Nov. ), 19lI
BsITlsH FRONT IN BELGIUM
Nov. belgium women and
girls are being compelled to build
concrete dugouts under artillery
fire. This statement ls made in
the diary Of q German soldier
who was recently captured.s H
belonged to Q Landwehr division
and was personally in charge of
. large number Of these unfor-
tunate Belgiums. who were daily
Cheyenne record., 1917-11-08
SUN RISE ITEMS.

Quite number attended the
Thrasher sale last Wednesday.
Both Mr.. Howell and Mr.. Lee
have started 70 build their new
houses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson also
his son Carl, visited at the Heden
home Sunday.
Every body from this neigh
borhood who attended the sur
prise dance. at Clyde Lamberts
enjoyed themselves very much.
Cheyenne record., 1917-11-08

many. Before long they will
cross the Rhine and also enter
our fortresses. That is express
train speed and American smart
ness. 1T is our good fortune
that we are equipped to entertain
numerous guests and that we
shall be able to provide quarters
for these gentlemen. However.
we cannot promise them dough.
nuts or jam. and to this extent
they will be obliged to recede
from their former star. ard of
living,
''They will probably will be-
come reconciled to this. for sol
diering is ever risky business.
Above all, they will find comfort
in the thought that they are rem
dering their almighty president
! Mr.. Wilson, valuable services. in
as much as it is asserted he is
anxious to obtain reliable infor-
nation concerning conditions and
sentiments in belligerent coun-
tries.
In this way he will obtain
| first hand information about
things in Germany.
| "As Americans are accustomed
! to travel in luxury and comfort,
we assume that these advance ar
| rivals merely represent couriers
! for larger numbers to follow.
I'VE are sure the latter will
come and be- gathered In by us.
At home they make believe they
possess the biggest and most col.
oss..' everything, but such estab-
lishments as we have here they
have not seen.
Look here, my boys, here is
!tHe big firm of aindsnburg & Co
iw7sh which you want to compete.
Look at its accomplishments and
consider whether it would not be
better to hau! down your sign
and engage in some other line.
Perhaps your boss. Wilson.
will reconsider his newest line Of
business before we grab off more
of his young people"
Cheyenne record., 1917-11-08
PRESBYTERIAN, At ARapAHoE

Sunday School (DV) )...... 1O:3G m
Song and preaching service. ;. $50 p m
Preaching at the Dagger school
house 1st and 3rd Sunday at SEQ p m
Services at the Maytield school house 3
p. m the 2nd Sunday of each month.
Weskan, Kans., the fourth Sun
day in month at. q m
The fifth Sunday to beheld open for
visiting other points on request
Rev. Geo. McNab, Pastor
Cheyenne record., 1917-11-08
Letter From California
October 80. 1917.
c. T. BoGERT:
KIND FRIENDS.

G. I. BOGERT:
KIND FRIENDS.
We arrived in camp last night
all in good spirits, after four days
and nights, we had a very pleas
ant ioiruey and the people gave
us n the fruit we could eat and
ayery warm welcome at every
plaes.
We had snow all the way to
Denver. but the next morning It
was nice and clear. and from
there On in.
All the old enlisted men are
here in camp, and all very coa.I
genial, and every thing y muea
pleasanter here than at Camp
Funston. and we Like It much
better here.
We all live in tents. eight OF US
III = tent; that mases it pleasant
or fo, us, not so many in a place.
Well / haven't much time to
write as Il is nearing retreat, and
+ want to fin. ;sh this before SUP.
ner' sau we h have . My candles. as yet
for.lights, and t. nat makes a very
poor light to write oy.
The weather is warm ana pleas
ant during the day and cool AZ
night.
Give my regards to all. hoping
to hear from you soon, l remain
respectfully. your friend,
WARD MARTIN.
Cheyenne record., 1917-11-08
DISTRICT NO. Z

John Hilliard was in Towner
Thursday.
John Skinner spent Sunday
with B. d. Piatt.
Miss Grace Petty spent the
week end at her home.
Sam Adams delivered some fine
beef in Arapahoe Friday.
Guy Lambert and Grace Petty
rrere in Tribune Saturday:
Mr. and Mrs Emery Petty were
in Cheyenne Wells Saturday.
Miss Cora Sizemore spent Sat-
urday night with Miss Anna
Kivett.
Mr.. S. N. sBair be ought several
head of>sows Of BED. Piatt this
week.
Mrs. B. D. ~Piatt is visiting
friends in Nc Cracken and Alex
ander, Kansas.
: ,veral young people attended
the a. 'lloween entertainment Civ
en- at th> Skagg's school.
Mr. and 'trs. Lambert enter
t.ined the;r :, lends with dance
last Friday nigh. IN noiiof oi MI
Guy Lamberts brit 'oay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franz. Ainee.
entertained several frl> "us a.
dinner and second crow ~
last Sunday, ii being h. 9
Arnetts birthday.
There was good crowd pres
ent at the Waltman Literary last
Saturday evening and good fir
st nights program was given. |
The next meeting will he again !
in two weeks.
By vote of the members present !
at the Waltman Sunday School
last Sunday it was decided to
continue the school until after
unless bad weather
should prevent attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman and
daughter Fay, B. D. Piatt, Ches-
ter Anderson, Miss Anna Kioett
and Miss Florence Darling, took
dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. CIar-
snce Anderson last SUI day.
Cheyenne record., 1917-11-08
NOTICE.


We hersby wish to notify all pat
rons Of The CheyeRne Cennfy
Telephons Company. that bei
ing. with December 1st 10N
All CSun1 fates will he discsp
tinued. SLOWING are the sery-
Use Toll Rates.
Cheyenne Wells to First View 15c
=" .. Arena 20 C
:. kit Carson 25e G
wild Horse soc
- +" g Aroya 35 c
War tax 05 cents on Toll calls
of Is cents or over. Cheyenne
County Telephone Company.