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Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-26

He was assigned as a private
X of the Sixth cavalry, an org
which exists today and In VII
j. Pershing, now command
forces In France. saw his II Y
fighting duty. General Chat {
from private TO sergeant. to ,
geant, to second licutena
through the rest OF the ran
he was made lieutenant genert
United States army, the rankin
Of Uncle Sans forces. /
Chaffee was a soldier OF the
order. His career In the :
American war was markedly {
lie fought at San Juan and lat
to the Philippines. While there
ordered to take command OF thu
lean forces which were 10 join
lied forces In their march on
| the forbidden city. That was
the most successful and hard
expeditions ever dispatched
United States. Chaffee won II
his service. Within the com
his years In the army he had s.
every rank barring that OF c
| OF the three living lieutcnt
erals OF the army, oil OF whom
the retired list, not one was a .
Of West Point. They oil cam
not from the ranks, ut least {
lowest commissioned Offices,
their way by merit, until they
the highest military honor pos
der then existing law, prom
command Of the army with I
OF lieutenant general.
The fact that oil young men
the agcs Of twenty.one and q
are registered for possible ser'
not prevent their volunteering
Ice In the regular army, the
the Marine corps. There is
FOR high service "ln the
army, o."
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-26

according to a statement issued nv
director Sam L. Rogers of the bu.
reau OF the census, department of com.
,ne1ce, there are estimated to be in the
united States at the present time in
round numbers, 100000 men be.
tween the ages of twenty-one and thIr.
This number represents
very nearly 10 per cent of the estimat.
ca a population of the country-between
lo9,OOO,OOO and 1O4,OOOOOO
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-26

foreign-born deposltors own four.
h1ths Of the Sl21O00,OOO of postal SOW.
ihss deposits in the United States and
form a somewhat larger proportion of
'he 'oo'oOO individuals who have NJ.
'epted the services Of the post Office
department as their banker. New
o 'ofA city heads the list with S24 900.
<f9 and its post offices took in 81 o5o.
eol last February. One East side sinh.
sutton has 100000 on deposit. al.
most exclusively the savings of fo,-
sn-porh persons. Postal savings
o"hhs nave fulfilled the chief purpose I
ior which they were created, namely |
~ safeguard the savings of foreigners
IN this country who do not understand
Or nave faith in our financial ipstitr,.
uohs but trust the government of tho
country. American-bOrn citizens seem
~ tiiihK That 1t is not worth while IN
nave little, and then wonder how n
Is that so many foreigners are able n
start III business for themselves. Ev.
~ nun VINO has not inherited wealth
nust save money in order to possess
Every fortune had a begin.
ins' an Initial dollar saved and nut
. work night and day for its owner
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-26

Germans plan to raise ships sunh
os submarines, according to an Am.
s'erdam report. Even were II feos.
lole' the Lusitanla is one ship they
VIII prefer to let remain on the bot.
tom out of sight If not out of con.
science.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-26

When waiting outside
D. He heard old MEX saw
/ 10 his imps; Now look here bows
}, -. give you a warning,
}. I'm expecting the Kaiser
e Down here in the morning.
e Bat don't let him in,
tor to me its quite clear,
p He's dangerous man,
And We don't want him here
II once ne gets 10,
Ihere'II be no end of quarrels.
In fact I'm afraid
He'll corrupt our good morals "
On Satan, my dear friend"
The Kaiser then cried.
Excuse me for listening
While waiting outside.
II you don't admit me
Where can | 60?
Indeed" said the devil.
I really don't know"
oh, do let me in,
I'm weary and cold - ,
Said the Kaiser, quite anxious {
10 enter Nick's fold. t
Let me sit in the corner, :
No matter how hot" 8
N - said The devil, e
Most certainly not. IL
We don't admit people nj NJ
For riches or pelf; to
Here are sulphur and matches
Make hell for Yourself" =,
hen he kicked Wilhelm out r n''
AND vanished in smoke, m,
nd Just at that mo ment Ur
The Kaiser awoke. ro'
e jumped out of bed t ty
In shlvering sweat. ver
I'd said: well, ed
mat dream shall never forget io'
, hat | won't go to heaven ,
know very well. ca.
tut it's really too bad the
10 be kicked out of hell" autl
Pathfinder. end
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-26

Inc Philadelphia ice men are RAISING
their prices on account of the cost Of
coal And next winter the coal men
can DO the same thing on account ~
the cost of Ice.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-26

Inc proposal to economize on food
by cutting down dinners to tbra.
courses only must greatly impress
'nose VINO never saw three dinner
courses in their lives.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-26

france Is undoubtedly war weary.
out France has lively appreciation
OF what will happen to 1t II 1t doesn't
win.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-26

The brotherhood of man idea would
get along. faster If the doctrine mean,
giving Of good to others instead NJ
standing In the receiving line.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-26

London reports perfect woman
Oh forty who Is the mother OF five chill.
dren. How did they ascertain she
was forty? '
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-26

" grant sycamore 4
u stood guard for a
,pre over the grave
isside of Trinity Oh,
ae tree had become
0 was in danger of
iIlihcial of the CHI,
Nee dated back n
rRears and may h
beistence as a sap
atst house of. wors
that time Il
a,c,i the forest of MI
Ydians were COM
1.-the frpa wos 1.
1776 when TriI
1 was destroyed
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-26

Ii Is time for everybody to get
down to brass tacks, and 1t can be-
done without investing In brass tacks
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-26

supply sergeant. engineers. t.lectrt
clan sergeant, first class. Sergeant,
first class engineers. .. NJ. corps. sig
raj corps. Assistant engineer. Must
clan. first class. military academy. S
Sergeant. first class. medical depart
ment Sergeant. field musician. mill
tary academy ...........,.............. y
Hospital sergeant. Master engineer.
Engineer OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Z
Quartermasts sergeant. senior grade
', NJ. corp, Band leader. Master
signal electrician, Master electrician.
Master eng "ecr. senior grade Mas
ter hosp sergeant Band ser
seant ana assistant leader military
academy .......,.,
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-26

II is estimated that Americans give
s-oooco'ooo a year In tips. Here is
another tip: They are fools for doing
II.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-26

This is going to be another fine
summer In which to See America
First.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-26

Lame-back remedies ought to find
good sale this year among gardeners
without previous experience.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-26

District be the first to come up with its part. We "a
70 war but we can all help the soldier who poes to o
~ IN touch with your County Captain and YOUR preci,
and and help him all you can. '~'''
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-26

Il -. - :. ...,.. ,, % !
officers or rnvruren or inSular ~
military bureau. tn Regular arm
serve, the corps Of cadets at
Point, and other smaler orgauizu
used for disciplinary grades, ~
schools, and record defot detachT
and for some other purposes.
How It Is Commanded.
An army is u huge body Of men
cred together for fighting purpol
different unitl,. of organizatIoII
urmy when 1t lpsses q certain sut
usually is commanded by a III
Today there Is 90 general in thd
ed States army, but 1t is prnbal
within a few months congress
viye the rank and name so.e
who, taking the title Of gener
have supreme command Ol al
ing forces in the field.
An army is composed Of arm
There may be twp or three
corps in. an army Sometime
there is a huge number # N
the field one general IS put ia
command while his force are
/ into several armies, each one n
mand of Il lieutenant general.
| likely that congress soon will
Mai. Gen. John J. Persh.lg q
ant general and put him "a CO. |
Of the First corps, consisting OF |
divisions of troops, 10 see ser
France.
4 division Of troops Is conn
by n major general. II $ con
Of several hrIgadeS, each one OF
is commanded by n brig. dler 81
II IS possible for a brigade 70 &
Of q combination Of cavalry, In
Q aDf
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-26

DIN pickles have advanced in price
VhatS one Increase you wont relish
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-26
The Ksiser's Dream.

nere's a story now current.
Tho strange j. may saem.
u the great Kai ser Bill
ANA his wonderful dream.
'elng tired of The allies,
He lay dow in bed,
nd AMONGST othe- .h;,rs
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-26
~ service. u
| j. R. sow
/ Marion MI
! Marion, n.y., u
The Thirty ThoI


IN prominent business ID
, raise $50, 600 to pcovil
young men in the Stat
read or write. A leara
the State will be asksi
4th.
,leven men have the tith
Berry, 'Paducah (
Wilson, Owensbd
ce B. Finn. Franklint
/. Sommers, Elizabeth
H. Young, Louisville
Terrell. |
rrter, II
. James, II
Stewart, 4
salter S. Hawkins A.
aI,v. Jas. D. Black, 3
'anization is military d
dant in each precinct
Y in this Campaign.
| >rtioned the following
arict
istrict /.
strict !,
istrict Il.
Lrict T.
frict l.
District I,
ctrict l..
Hiatt ~
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-26
.na nn' SDi..io,ui.b.d Wis;

T'ht ~
show SDistipsuished via
h hns requ nus Thomas ,Jd1.
to remain T9'p uD Of Appeals. VI,
treat" at sunset yesterday Jg5 ss
should stand at "attts this jud eial
paying of THE star,sg advand D
nv ,o,.' milltary Spectators Ike a trip
~ regulation to stand at "a-..
anu give the military salute. '' :.
.iie paying of the national bvmhn next
ie'reat the flag should he Iowo. We
pu' not then allowed to touch the
sround' when the flag is passing IN
p"raue or in review the snectotor,
should If walking, halt, and if sittins
"rlse and stand at attention"
W men the flag is flown at boIfs.oe
as a sign of mourning it sbopId no
'oiSted to full staff at the conclpsion
VI the funeral. In placing the A,o q,
lHlt-Staff, it should first be bojs,aI -
ne Top OF tine staff and then lowerad
. position. The national so,uto =,
ne gun for every state. The interro
lolai salute is under the law of M
IONS q guns. After victory hv
le army or navy, the flag shouId no
isplayed.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-07-26
ions Daily
Fnival Assreaation
eessIons, 0Over.la
day Something Do
Z ad Rates
j., Older Than ysticp.

work, July 81. -Work,Blue an
lay the axe to the largeqlQa
OBJ giant sycamore
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29
40 YEARS AGO

Presiding Elder Cope preached in
the M. E. Church, South, in this city.
Among the candidates announce
ments were the following: D. W.
Steele, for City Marshal; W. B. Nc
Intyre, for City Attorney; S. W.
Buckley, for City Recorder; George
Robertson, for City Attorney; P. M.
Morris, for County School Commits
s%ioner; Warner Potts for reelection
for City Marshall; j. P. Gass, for
County School Commissioner; A. B.
Daniel, for reelection for City Re-
corder; r. II. Fowler, for Mayor.
William BARLEY and Miss M. E..
Mock, both of Audrain County, were
married by Elder Harris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29
LIBERTY NEWS
(By "a" and "B" Classes)

Mrs. John Smith, Mrs. Billie
Smith, Mrs. Fletcher Sims and Mrs.
Cal Barnes gave a miscellaneous
shower last Wednesday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Barnes for Miss
Edna James. The James home with
much of its contents was recently de-
stroyed by fire and their many
friends took advantage of this oppor-
tunity to show their interest and SYM
pathy in and for Miss Edna, who has
endured illness, the recent loss of her
mother, and the later loss of their
home, so bravely. Mrs. Henry Kun
KEEL and Mrs. Justin White won the
prizes in two very interesting con-
tests, both afterwards presenting
them to the guest of honor. After the
games, a delicious salad course was
served, and everyone enjoyed a social
hour, inspecting the many pretty and
useful gifts. Those, not living in the
neighborhood, who attended the show
en-, for Miss James were: Mrs.
Earl Bell, of Mexico, Mo-; Mrs. Ed
win Schaal, of Jesse neighborhood;
Mrs. Bryson Bradford, of Duly; Miss
Swanton, of Washington, and Mrs.
John Edwards, of Benton City. - We
have a new pupil this week, little
Thomas Owen. - We hear that Mrs.
William Underwood, who has been a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29
10, 70, 80 and 40
Years Ago This Week
10 YEARS AGO

Louis Mcintyre sold his restaurant
on jefferson street to Tony Weinand
DR.. A. A. Wallace delivered ar
address at the closing exercises of the
Farber school.
Charles Luckie and Miss Effie Ma.
son were married at the home Of the
brides parents in J~onesburg.
The D. A. RS opened their rest
room in the Court House in this city.
Stonewall Sanford lost a load of hay
in the hitch lot by fire. The hay was
valued at s25 and it was thought that
someone set it on fire.
Mrs. Wylde, 80 years old, died at
her home in Benton City.
Luther N, Luckett, So years old,
died at his home in North Mexico.
The Elks elected the following off
GERS:
Exalted Ruler, DR.. R. W. Berrey.
Esteemed Leading Knight, E. B.
Heath.
Esteemed Loyal Knight, Judge W.
W. Bolts,
Esteemed Lecturing Knight, Prof.
l.. B. Hawthorne.
Secretary, John B. Graham.
Treasurer, Sam Sharp.
Trustee, A. D. Jackson.
Tyler, Walter Byrns.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29


able line party Friday evening in
honor of Mrs. H. H. Anderson, of
Kansas City. The guests included
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Burks, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dan Cauthorn, Mr.. and Mrs. E..
A. bearing, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Claybrook, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Will
kins, Mesdames M. B. Guthrie, L. F..
Mitchell, Misses Mary v. Houston,
Tine Houston, Martha Mason, Jane
Rodgers and Mr.. Harry Lakeland.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G.. Wilkins asked
a few friends in Thursday evening to
hear their new Victrola and to meet
Mrs. H. H. Anderson, of Kanas City.
Three couples enjoyed a most de-
lightful evening, and very dainty re-
freshments were served by the hos
tess.
The musicale at Mrs. Charles Car
penter's Monday afternoon will have
the following on the program; Misses
Alice Lee Springer, Cloe Young, of
.Jonesburg; Augusta Fritts, of Har-
din; Marguerite Thomas, Maude
Biggs, Frances Gupton, Mrs. W. R.
Hisey, Mrs. S. w. Hayne, a ukulele
quartette, Mcmillan toy orchestra.
The evening program includes Misses
Jane Rodgers, Frances Gupton, Vera
Rutter, Marguerite Thomas, Dennie
Kelso, Mary Stallinggs, Messrs. Ed
Williams, Ray Miller, P. A. st.
Vrain, Captain Convey, Mrs. W. R.
Hisey, Mrs. Melville Paul, M. M. A.
quartette, ladies' qu~artette, and Miss
Cloe Young, of %Jonesburg.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29
HERE AT HOME
Mexico Citizens Gladly Testify and
Confidently Recommend Deans
Kidney Pills

1t is testimony like the following
that has placed Doan's Kidney Pills SO
far above competitors. When people
right here at home raise their voice
in praise there is no room sleft for
doubt. Read the public statement of
a Mexico citizen.
P. S. Morris, retired farmer, SOB
W. Love street, Mexico, says: 4
used Doan's Kidney Pills several
years ago when my kidneys were CIV
ing me trouble and they certainly
did what was claimed for them +.
They relieved me of an annoying pain
across my back and irregular pas
sages of the kidney secretions. / am
glad to recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills, procured at Llewellyn & Sons
Drug Store, for they did me a world
of good"
Price, SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney Pills - get
Doan's Kidney Pills = the same that
Mr.. Morris had. Foster-M ilburn
Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29
20 YEARS AGO

Miss A. B. Cole, of St. Louis, was
arranging to open a millinery store in
this city.
The funeral of Mrs. Sam Howard
was held at the Baptist Church. The
following were the pail bearers: o.
L. Martin, A. B. Smith, B. B. Has
kell, F. E. Pearl, T. ]. Kelso and
R. D. Worrell.
]. A. Potts sold his interest in the
Potts G. Hord Hardware establish
ment to V. o. P. King.
Mrs. John Jerman died at her
home near Martinsburg.
An ~unoccupied house belonging to
Mrs. ]. M. Beagles burned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29
DIR. TINcHER,s HOME BURNS

The home of DR., E. H, Tincher, on
West Curtis street, was badly dam
aged by fire Thursday afternoon. The
fire was discovered about 2:30 o'clock.
The origin of the fire could not be
learned. The building was a two
story frame structure.
The latest reports from the fire say
that the house was entirely destroy
ed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29

Orders have been issued by the
Postmaster General to the postmas-
ters and rural carriers to discourage
the practice on the part of patrons of
placing money in their mail boxes for
the purchase of money orders. The
practice is conducive to theft and ex-
pensive to the postoffice department.
In order to avoid this, the patrons are
urged to either come to the office or
to meet the carrier.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29
Indigestion and Constipation

Indigestion and constipation are
among the most common causes of i'll
health. A man never feels so COM
pletely used up as when his stomach
goes back on him. Fortunately quick
relief may be had by taking Cham
berlain's Tablets, and in most cases
this relief becomes permanent. Do
not give up, but take Chamberlain's
Tablets, get well and stay well as
many others have done. Obtainable
everywhere. Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29
The ROSES Visit in Texas

! Mrs. M. E.. Ross and daughter,
Miss Julia, after a pleasant winter in
New Orleans are visiting a few days in
in st. Louis, and will then go to visit
Hugh Ross and family, of Baird, Tex,
until the first of May, after which
time they will be at home to their
friends in Mexico. Mrs. Ross writes
the Ledger that they had a most de-
lightful visit in New Orleans, but are
anxious to get back to see their old
time friends in Mexico. You know
"they all come back"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29
WHY Colds Are to Be Dreaded.

1t is not the cold itself, but the Sc
rious diseases it so often leads to that
makes a common cold by far the most
dangerous of any of the minor all
ments. The cold prepares your sys-
TEN for the reception and develop
ment of the germs of pneumonia, con-
sumption, diphtheria and other germ
diseases. The quicker you cure the
cold the less the danger. To accom-
plish this you will find Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy most effectual. OBJ
tainable everywhere. Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29
Robertson is President

The Ledger received an announce
ment Monday of the election of Off
GERS Of the Detroit Chair Manufacture
ing Co. B. F. Robertson, formerly
of this city, is President; G. W. Rob-
ertson, Vice-President, and j. L. Bu-
ell, Secretary and Treasurer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29
Eagons Own Hotel in California

H. C. Eagon, who formerly ran the
Windsor Hotel in Mexico, and his son,
C. Eagon, who married Miss Nc
Kinley, of Mexico, are running the
Yorkshire Hotel at 10 South Broad
way, Los Angeles, California; which
is one of the largest and most modern
hotels on the coast.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29

A. j. McIlheny and Miss Peal Nc
Ilheny are home from Hannibal,
where they attended the funeral of
James C. McIlheeny, who died Satur-
day. He was a former resident of
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29
80 YEARS AGO

The Rev. Vardeman, of Mays Lick,
KY, was called as pastor of the Bap-
fist Church in this city.
Frank Akridge, of Laddonia, went
to Nebraska to take up a land claim.
The Rev. Dewitt Talmage delivered
a lecture in this city.
Andrew j. Fry and Miss Matte
Lane, of ear Laddonia, were married
by the Rev. E. K. Miller.
j. H. Lane narrowly escaped seri-
Gus injury when someone fired a shot
into his residence.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29

G.. B Hale, who lived in this city
20 years ago, and was connected with
the old Baptist Publishing Company,
was in this city Thursday on his way
home to Flat River from Moberly,
where he attended the funeral of his
nephew, Bradley Huff.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29
She Likes Chamberlain's Cough
Dopadu

81 like Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy better than any other for children
because it gives the quickest relief,
and is about the only one they will
take willingly" writes Mrs. James
Kern, Manchester, N. Y. at is
equally good for colds and Group and
is deserving of all the good I can say
for it. l am never without it in the
house for it is invaluable when need
Obtainable everywhere. Adv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29
Mrs. Handkerchief III

Mrs. Lucy Vandeventer is in St.
Luke's Hospital, St. Louis, where she
recently underwent an operation for
gall stones. Her many friends will
be glad to hear she is improving rap
~ and will be home soon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29
Ray Martin Sells Store

Ray Martin has sold his grocery
store on the corner of West Jackson
and North Western avenue to David
Crockett. Mr.. Crockett will continue
the business there. Mr.. Martin ex-
poets to remain in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29

Sick headache usually results from
a d~isordered stomach and is aggre-
waited by constipation. Take Cham
berlain's Tablets. They will correct
these disorders giving complete re-
lief. Obtainable everywhere. Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29

Otis Purdy, Mexico, Mo.
Buckner Drug Co., Mexico, Mo.
Wren's Pharmacy, Mexico, Mo.
Smith Bros Grocery, Mexico, Mo.
Geo. II. Kunkel & Bro, Mexico
w. F. Woodson, Auxvasse, Mo.
W. A.. Heller, Moline, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29
All the Newest Fabrics

From which to choose the best $40
tailored suit in Mexico for Spring.
Phone 496.
S. N. EVANS, The Tailor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29
S. s. MEETING HERE SUNDAY

Officers of the Audrain County In
terdenominational S. S. Associ.
alton, including township officials,
will meet Sunday afternoon, April /,
at 2 o'clock in the Baptist Church of
this city to discuss dates for the sum-
mer township meetings, and other i'm
portant matters connected with the
work.
This session is one hal every officer
should attend. Each township will
be reported on and shown its standing
with regard to the goal set for this
year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29
Fined for Sneadip0

Tom Ball, of Montgomery City, was
arrested Sunday by Chief of Police
Wallace for speeding on the Boule-
ward. He was fined $12. 80.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-03-29
Chr Tattlfr

So many who start out to set the
world on fire soon discover they are
not self-starters.
Social-disposed to friendship.
Webster.
After listening to certain groups at
parties practice their long distance
hammer throws we must decide that
the expression social affairs" is fire.
quently erroneous.
If some people did not have a mort
gage on their home or a boil on their
neck there would apparently be moth
ing worth ~conversing about.
The dark menace Of a narrow grave
is not half as discouraging to some
men as a sqeeky riser on their front
hall steps.
Where the law of compensation fails
in the eternal fitness of things is when
a perfect husband has for a wife a
woman suspicious as a small town
gossip. It's the twin-six devil with
IL o'clock ambitions and a nine o'clock
wife that auses us to pause and
wonder.