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Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07

that an Irish officer in charge of a
scouting group captured bunch Of
Germans, took their weapons away
and told his men to wade in with their
fists-which they did with a right
good will.
Almost every merchant here has
been in business fifteen to twenty
years and the entire community are
here years ago. Very few foreign
ers -- they certainly are patriotic.
The Red Cross ladies work in shifts
of about four hours each, and | wish
you could see the bunch of clothing,
sweaters and etc, they make for the
boys at the front. The Boy Scouts
are doing fine work. If you are a
Stacker here, it will not do to let it
be known. A man made the remark
lately that he would see that there
was one less mine to get out coal for
government ships. Well, they buri-
ed him like they should some of the
spys caught with the goods.
Mitch, there will be no more bad
weather this year. We noticed a
mother ground hog cleaning house
they always do in the spring. Father
seemed bent on getting away before
he was asked to beat the leaf carpet.
We captured him and sent him by ex-
press to Ross Ferris-so, now we can
run the weather to suit ourselves.
MORAL - Don't stick your fingers
too near the ground hog.
Truly, L. R. FERRIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07
THE PEOPLE WHO WORK THE
ARIST0CRACY OF THE FUTURE

BETHLEHEM, Pa, March 4. -
Charles M. schwab, speaking at a ban
quet here Saturday. night, said the
aristocracy Of the future is not 90
ing to be made up of people born to
position ana control through purple
lineage and wealth, but by the poople
who work.
And" declared Schwab, 81 here
want to correct the misquotation of
my remarks that have been made on
this subject before and to correct i'm
presslons formed. | meant by the
people who work not only those who
WORK with tools and machines, but
those who work with their hearts,
brains and their energies in any form.
| regard myself as . worker"
Eighty per cent Of the cost of the
war Is going to be paid from incomes
and surplus profits" said schwab
"Ihe rich will be obliged and are will
ing to bear their share and more than
their sare to conduct this war to
success. Profits are going to be cut
down. Bethlehem made profits of
only per cent on business done last
year This will be cut to s or 5H
THIS year Between the steel company
any myself VIC will pay the Govern.
ment over $25,oOO,OOO this year"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07

myself understood even though my
hands and pictures do play an i'm
portant part. believe a month hence
will see me exclude the latter.
We are having wonderful weather
here-just like spring. During the
day one feels very comfortable with
out an overooat. We have had this
kind Of weather for a week.
had the pleasure Of meeting one
Of my friends the other day who
lived in Des Moines, while / was there.
There are so many patients coming in
though one is liable TO meet great
many Of his friends.
] am still enjoying the best of health
getting along fine in every way
We have good warm sleeping quart.
ers and plenty Of food. So dear par
ents there is no need for you TO wor
ry about me.
am going to have my picture take
and send you and Louise one. havI
had several kodak pictures taken ant
as soon as they are fininshed / viii
send them.
As for danger, dear mother, there
is no more than in the U. S. after
one becomes acclimated and that isn't
hard TO do as the climate here auitC
corresponds with that in the U. S
except little damper. l haven't YET
heard a gun fired except in practice
and have seen no air raids. / have
seen a great many germans but they
we're prisoners and surely glad to be
They wore most satisfied and con.
tented look-so much so that / an
sure that they would not have es-
capped had they been given the oppor.
tunity.
France indeed shows the marks Of
war. 1t is surely a sad conversation
one has with a Frenchman, but they
relate it with little emotion.
can appreciate the boys visit,
home Of which you speak. When they
do come across 1 know that / coulC
give them some worthy advice frcn
my own experience. They viii NEE
with all kinds of surprises and diff
ficulties, but will profit by them.
You spoke of the girls kissing somt
of the boys when they left. Well jus
tell them to get all of those kissei
there for that talk about the Frenel
girls kissing the soldiers when the,
arrive here is all talk-at least
haven't seen a single such instance
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Campbell have
received the following interesting let
ter from their son in France. He il
with a u. S. hospital unit
Somewhere in France, Jan. IS, is
Dear Mother, Father, Sister and Bro.
have only received one letter from
you and that was dated December 3,
This ! know is due to the deliveries.
Mail to France is most uncertain.
Three days ago ! received fourteen
letters from Louise with dates begin
ming December 2nd and ending with
the 23rd.
With the above bunch of letters,
/ received a box from her containing
candy, cigars and other things. Be-
lieve me I did enjoy them as well as
the other boys--we had a feast.
l am having an afternoon off today,
so am writing this at the Y. NJ. c. A.
have Just finished a light supper
here and am writing this before the
band concert and the boxing begins
have been working rather hard of
late but there is little slack-agreat
number of the patients have been dis
charged. l think / told you before
that I am in the officers ward. This
pavilion only takes care of the sick
officers and nurses. l am learning a
greatnany things and continue tc
like it. This about the largest hospit.
al in France.
am also making some progress in
my French, and while we are doing
this the French people are fast be-
coming Americanized. I can make
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE

Whereas, C.. II. Hamilton and Rosa
NJ. Hamilton, his wife, by their certain
deed Of trust, dated the LIST day oil
March, 1912, duly acknowledged, and
recorded in Book 80, at Page 82, in
the Office of the Recorder Of Deeds
for Audrain County, Missouri, convey
cd to the undersigned, Trustee, IN
trust, the following real estate situate
IN Audrain County, Missouri, to-wlt;-.,
A part of the North half (E OF
the Northwest quarter Ga) of Sec
ton Twcnty-Six (26), Township Fll-
ty-One (5D, North, Range Nine (0l
West of the Fifth Principal Meridian
described as follows, to-wit:
Commencing at the Northeast cor
ner of the ground owned by Elisha
Roberts, said point being Station No.
~ of the County Survey NO. olO'
thence run east ninety 800 yards 70
Station No. IS, of said survey, thence
South on the west line of Wade street
twenty-five (22) yards, thence Wes'
on the North line of the ground lor,
merly owned by Surber, Swift ana
Campbell, ninety 600 yards, thence
North twenty-five (22) yards to tne
place of beginning; and being ot,nGr--
wise known as the south part OF 10.
numbered eight (S) of City surrey
numbered forty-eight (4S) of the Wv!
of Mexico, Missouri.
In trust to secure the payment T Vl q
certain promissory note in sald pc,'
of Trust fully described; and, Wlielv-
as, default has been made in the pay
ment of said promissory note, =
Now, therefore, at the request y.
the legal holder of said note, ana Nv
virtue Of the authority vested N NV
by said Deed of Trust, ! will, on
FRIDAY. THE 18TH DAY OF
MARCH. 1918.
between the hours Of nine o.cIecN, ,bo no
the forenoon and five o'clock III soIl 'ol
afternoon Of that day proceed " at
the real estate above dcscrl9IC.gg .gJor %'
public vendue, TO the highest D,Guri Dwonri
nj the East Front Door OF inc oo'b o'b
House in Mexico, Missouri, ior '"Ij
10 satisfy said debt and interest,", f"
~ ny eosts anu eNPcn''' " 2-4t
Trustee
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07
NEW HOPE ITEMS

Mrs. X. K. Dollens and daughter
visited "Grandpa" Chieh last week.
T, X. Dollcns sold four hogs to
Wheeler Cant at l5he recently. They
weighed 675 lbs.
Miss ARA Dollcns is home for a
few days visit.
The sick Of the enighborhood seem
to be some better.
Mrs. r. r. Dollens and daughter
Miss Eliza, and three little boys were
visitors of W. T. Chick and family
Sunday.
Rufus Stone, from Camp Pike, Little
Rock, Ark, is here on ten days fur,
lough,
Harry Miller and wife, Claud
Stone, Albert Dollens. George Dol
lens, Tom Dollens and Archie Dickey
were all guests of w. T. Chick, to
meet Rufus Stone, Sunday
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07
RED CROSS BENEFIT,


There will be a patriotic Brogr,u
for the benefit Of the Red Cross an
Saturday evening, March 9TH. at ,b.
Long Branch Church. The seboJ
children in all the surrounding scbo,
districts are requested to come ana
help sing the national songs tn,
program follows:
Bugle Call (Reveille)
America, School Children.
Tableau, The Little Bugler.
Male Quartet, Sailing AWAY n
Sunny France.
Bugle Call
Tableau, The Patriotic Family.
Flag Talk, Mrs. Stevely.
Monologues, Pse Dood, Use Bad.
Chorus, Pray, Observe, 1--WE Mus,
Conserve"
Patriotic Farce, The DispelHng Of
Big Jim.
Tenor Solo, Song Boy.
Bugle Call
Cantata, Contest of the Nations lbo.
fore the war;
Solo, There's a Little Blue Star IN
the Window.
Chorus, House That Jack Built. and
Use Got Shoes.
Red Cross Drill, Red Cross Workers
Solo, Over There.
Bugle Call
Tableau, Those Behind Our Soldier
Boys.
Bugle (Taps)
Admission fee, 25c, school children.
1Oc. A special feature of the pro-
gram is the bugle calls used by our
boys in camp. Every one is invited.
SPECIAL INVITATION TO THE
SOLDIERS.
Mrs. George +. Edwards
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07
Mem. DRIVE PROGRESSES
Teams Canvass Part of Town Wednes.
day MOrning-A Large Number
of Stamps Sold

The drive by the Mcmillan students
under the supervision of William Hick-
man is progressing rapidly. Tuesday
the business district was canvassed
and part of the residence. Wednes-
day the resident district was canvass
ed by the students. The record so
far for individual sales is $500, which
was attained Tuesday. Several girls
have reported having sold over one
hundred dollars worth Of stamps.
With this kind of support from the
townspeople Mcmillan should not
have much trouble in passing the mark
of $4,000.
Many Of the students are also buy
ing stamps and there has been a mark
ed increase in the STAINS sale at the
school.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07

Judge Alex Carter has been ap-
pointed delegate TO the State Con-
scrvation Food meeting at Kansas
City. which is a very important gath
ersng Of representative men from all
parts Of the State,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07

j. b. Thompson, a prominent far
mer of Adair, ILL.,, has moved to Au-
drain County to reside on a farm on
R. F. D. No. 6, Mexico. Mr. Baton,
also Of Adair, accompanied Mr.
Thompson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07

An old-fashioned revival began last
night at the A. NJ. f. Church on R. R.
street, of which church Rev. c. v
Page is pastor. The meeting will be
conducted by F. F. Moten, D. D., evan
relist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07

NJ. L. Wallace, one mile north Of
Auxyasse, sowed 3j acres Of timothy
Thursday. Mr.. Wallace put six bush
els Of seed on the land.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07
CORN & OATS FERTILIZERS!

We will have two cars of fertilizer
that is our portion--book your orders
early. - VIM. Pollock M. & E. Co.
dw1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07
ABOUT OUR
SOLDIERS
For the Soldiers

For the Soldiers
Audrain county soldiers, when in
London, England, can find the Even
ing Ledger on file at 13 Queen
Anne's Gate. The paper is sent reg
ularly and it is placed there for your
convenience. diff
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07
SEED CORN!

We are booking orders fast. Don't
wait too long--we have a limited
supply. $500 VIM. Pollock NJ. & F.. Co.
dw1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07
CLOVER & TIMOTHY SEED!

The best on the market--now is
the time to sow. Come see our stock.
-Wm. Pollock NJ. e. T.. Co. dwIt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07
GOOD For THE COWS

For producing milk, feed Purina
Cow Chow" feed. Equally good for
ewes as cows. wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07
GREGORYS VISIT FUNsTON

Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Gregory visited
their son, Ray, at Camp Funston or
visitors day and enjoyed the celebra.
ticns arranged for that day. The
captain of Gregory's company, Roy C.
Coyne, of Webb City, entertained his
company and their guests with a sew.
eral-course dinner, which was served
by the company cooks.
Corporal Charles Myers, of Camr
Funston, is visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Ms. Myers, and family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07

w. H. Logan, Of Laddonia, was a
business visitor here Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07

Mrs. N. +. Melvin, Of Fulton, was
in Mexico Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07

j. N. Stephens, Of Martinsburg, wac
in Mexico Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07

ings here that are very historical and
very old; some built back in 400.
Can't tell you more about things be-
cause Of regulations about our writing
We are not supposed to tell where we
are at any time. The weather is not
cold at all, but it rains a lot and is
damp. The people are very fine to US
and try to teach US French as much as
possible. II is rather here and l
hope / can move on somewhere else
soon. viii close for this time.
January 27, 1918.
! am stiI here in this city. The
weather has been fine lately and l
have enjoyed myself very much.
Nothing TO do but to look around and
take French lessons and I am getting
along just fine. Don't know when l
will leave here, but will write you
long letter later. Give my love to all
the folks and write often. Send me
Herbert Taylor's address. With lots
Of love to all. CARTER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07

They are very nice to our boys. The
boys VIII find the French people most
eonsiderate Of their comfort, polite
and accommodating in every way.
And one of the first things our boys
must learn is that kindness must be
reciprocated by them or else our boys
viii find no place marked welcome to
them, and then too, our government
deals hard hand for any act not be-
coming the reputation Of an American
soldier.
When you write to all Of the rel
atives, give them my love and tell
them that / think of them all even
though | don't have time to put those
thoughts on paper. Also keep Louise
cheered with your good letters-she
states that they help so much. We
are planning to come home as soon as
this war is over and ! get back to In
dianopolis, so have one room ready.
Give my regards to all Of the good
people Of Mexico, and tell them not
to worry for we will all return soon.
The Y. NJ. c. A. is about two miles
from our barracks, so must be going
as / want to get to bed early tonight,
With lots of love and kisses 10 YOU
all, from your loving son,
CLARENCE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07

DR.. W. F. Taylor has received an iu-
teresting letter from his son, Captain
Carter Taylor, who is with the U. S.
forces in France, The letter is as fol-
lows;
January II, 1878.
Dear Father and Billie:
Well, folks, after getting to Eng
land, we fooled around bit and then
came to France. We got here this
morning. England is a peculiar place
but we did not get to see very much o.
II. The farmers there farm under
difficulty, using every bit of grount
and sow everything. The farm hous.
es and roads are very pretty and il
looked fine to me. The cities did moi
like SO well; too slow and not modern
Hotels and barber shops were rotten.
But most things are cheaper than al
home. Our trip, from when we LANDED
in England, to France, was sure {
tough one, and will be very glad tC
get located and settled down where
can get little sleep and feel at home
We are now just temporarily located
and viii probably get some orders tc
move somewhere pretty soon, so will
write more a little later and mai
then.
January 20, 1918.
Well, folks, we stayed two days al
the rest camp, where l wrote the above
and on the Second day we boarded a
train at o'clock p. m. and pulled out
for somewhere in France. The train
was typical European and most Of
the fellows had a tough ride, but
they gave US caps, first-class cars anC
we were not crowded so had a very
fine ride. Train ran rather slow anc
we spent all night and today on II, get
ting into this city about 4:30 this p. m
The station was crowded with people
to see US and all down the streets.
We captains were allowed to stop a
hotels and l am very comfortably fix
ed, but their hotels are not any better
than the English. Got cleaned up
bit and had walk. The city is yer,
old and quaint and / think very pret
ty. Had fine supper. Beer anC
light wines are used a lot here and ar
very cheap. This beer is lighter thai
ours and the wine, too. Champaign i
much cheaper here than in U. Scar
get a good bottle here for about zoe
Am dog tired and am going to bet
now, so will close and write agar
when we move and then mail the letteI
when finally settled.
January %, 1918.
Well, we are still here in this city
while it is very pretty, / am getting ;
little tired Of loafing around here will
! nothing to do. There are some build
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07

Mrs. r. E. See has returned home
from a visit in st. Louis and Charles
ton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07

Louis Leeper, of Camp Funston, son
OF I. E. Leeper, of this county, has
been home, i'll.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07
Letters From
Soldiers
TO THE SOLDIERS!

The Ledger is anxious TO hear from
all the Audrsin County boys in the
Army and Navy. Their many friends
who are readers Of the Ledger are
deeply interested in what you are do
ing and. in most cases, have only this
means of hearing from you. Write us
interesting letters of camp life, ex.
pcricnces and anything else that you
believe they would like TO hear and
the censor will not object 10. Yot
have much of interest to write abOu'
when you go "0yer there"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07

January %, 1918.
Well, we are still here in this city,
while it is very pretty, ! am getting a
little tired Of loafing around here with
nothing to do There are some build
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-03-07
Base Hospital No.32, A. f. F.
Pae B. c. NJ. Paris.

DR.. W. F. Taylor has received an iu-
teresting letter from his son, Captain
Carter Taylor, who is with the U. s.
forces in France. The letter is as fol-
lows:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14
SPOKANE TO Be GIL
WHEN MONTANA IS:
Illegal Vendors In washin9tsA
Get Supplies OF Blockade n
From Com monwealth- Il
the East.

Spokane, Wash, is decidedly ?
fer the arrival of the TINT swhs
tana Liquor interests will be eihs
as a result of the state prorl
measure which goes into effeot M
of the year. ~
1t behooves the city Of Spokk
the county of Spokane to be col
aggressive against alcohohcl
selling. the principal source OF !
for which is certain Montana y
ters, and while Illicit alcoholit,I
vending Is kept decidedly supR
the communicating influences ote
licit traffic are distressin&ly M
Just recently a bootleg scane
developed in the city OF Spokan
I-has involved certain OF the poll 4
in completely. Motorcycles btfic n
avon has been arrested On the
of accepting hribe of $50 and-d
more than 100 pints of liquoux
possession. +. +. "Stubb"
president of the Master Bar betty
citation and member of the stat
of barber examiners, was, ARE
the charge of having the same I
tttH I5cSpNSS5ott W ltkt " sc
.Daga" Smith, Great Northern
man. was arrested on the same q
Through information gained fr..
| the other two were arrested. ~
Smith Is alleged to have sold 3
of whiskey to Hooker for
scarcity of liquor makes Ii peEE1
liquor vendors to reap rich hao
they can get by the lxw enfGS
officials. and bacaasrs .sfs533
claimed that many law. evas l
tempts have been made and.
have been oceasipned. AggreSI
ton is said to be contemplated
authorities to punish these !
and every step possible taken al
suade any who may be. tenn
Emnney profit to realize that.
! profits can in no way. cpyntE 4
1.-THE punishment atnlast eertaif
fan. s
-Huv liberty HOuda--
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14
GERMAN FORtTH0UGHI
HIGHLY APPRECIATED

London. Oct 1.-THE British in
their advance south of Cambria to-
ward lie Catean and Bohain have res
cued large numbers of civilians in the
villages, many being in the last stages
of hunger. The number of rescued
so far il not less than 10000.
One of the most interesting cap
lures reported is German military
vegetable garden about 1000 acres in
extent near Boussieres. 1t is in a
splendid state OF cultivation with cab
bage, celery and other vegetables
ready for the table, Experts have been
detailed to see that 1t is properly
cared for. Therefore the forethought
OF the Germans is highly appreciated
by the new owners.
-Ruy Tihertv Monde
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14
Southern Railway System

Trxtna Leave HcnmOnd-Aa!n- 81
Station. Schedule dOurss not guaran.
tsed. FOR the south-Daily: 1880 A. II.
cbservatien paraor cafe car: see p. u,
slseping car to Atlanta; 1i:M F. NJ
express; sleeping ears 70 DaNtills ana
Ashsvills open zee r. ~: a:Se 2. II.
local for Ksysville. Chase CITY and On.
ford-wsek 0AyA
YeFk River I4s4--3.Ss 4 =. aaa A:iS
p. n. daily leaal % West Point sac
p. n. daily. exoept oun1as. 6teama'
Train oonHscttpg for 1altisnerA
Trains Arrive KteAnoaA-rvom ths
South: 7:oS 4. n. 1:SS 2. ~. es4e z. -.
daily; sec A. ~. except sunday. Fran
1aily. steamer Train. s;tS A. ~. daily
0aic4 eoz = Mails ~ PAoAe Ma ia
6xeeGk NonlASs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14

Gin, Lou'vle & West, 1900 D. ss.3O n
Main Line Local. 1910 a. f5ls n
James River Line, 1000 a., f5:15 n
N. News. NIX.
Old Point. 1900 a. 1890 n. .<.eo y,
Newport News Local. 1900 a.. s5:15 D.
From Norfolk. Newport News. Old
Point. '1z:o5 A.. 1915 D.. ss:55 n. New
port News Local. s9:4s A.. s:45 .. From
West. 's.15 a.. s3;4o p Locals, 1855
a.. '7:55 p. James River. ts:25 a.,
$40 ..
sDaily. Except Sunday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14
RED CROSS RELIEF SHIPsWI
REACHES AR(I.

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE ul
rival at Archangel OF, an Hi1
Red Cross relief ship loaded
1900 ton cargo of druga. 0Ig
other supplies for the allied
and needy civilians I'm that
Russia was announced fpdaJtS
war council. rA|
Major G. T. Williams.
member of the Red Cross coll
for pRoumania H. in charg43 n
party Of thirteen which accd ID
tia AhinMAnt = 4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-14
PLANS ARRANGED r
MILITANT DIS
National Woman's Party 70 tlQ
Demonstration ut CapitoAr
Monday 1852 4

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE al
al Woman's party plans a def
ton on the floor of the pnitGO1
senate Monday noon. The plane,
been announced in advance al
ate Is prepared and the wora1
be met at the door by q line ole
and taken into custody.
The announced program p
group of women Of the party q.
on the plaza before the car.
as the senate Is converting. Tut
abandon their usual display 1sf
ners and carry only tho A
flag and the tricolor Of the VII
party They will march on ,af
ate attempting to penetrate
floor. Behind the flag bearrAu
march a torch bearer anda
torch are to be burned spet. :
the thirty-four senators whttI]
against suffrage made on TtheSN
of democracy, After this cefe
speech burning the wenaen p
form across the assembly ~ 4
fore the vice president and on :.
address the body announcing ST
tests of their various states
tons in life"
American women would shrJ
traditions Of their country u y
race" declared Miss Alice ] Il
leader Of the militants tom s
in the face of the injustice,
being done them they were -
as to submit without protest I'll
If we cannot make oursol
be seen by banners. we VT
them heard by our voices iny,
ate but we will not let. it haS.,.
women that they acquieseed iraAa
feat of justice and of liberty
IF the District police alk 81
TO enter the building we wi Y
them" said Charles p. HiggeS
geant al arms of the senate,
They have not been granted
vilege OF the floor and there
no huring speeches Of sent y
them nor speeches by them WI
rade across the floor by tterFe]
will get the same privilege
man has in this matter WIZ
arrest the man who tried 1t IN
arrest them"
Rnv Tjf,cv.fv ysrnds- l0l