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Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-02
HARNESS
RIVERS Of
MIDWEST,
SAYSFORD
Lack Of Water Power Alone
Prevents Vast Territory
From Becoming as Great
as East.

Henry Ford, master engin-
eer, great executive, altruist
and typical American, made
the trip from Salina, Kan,
where he had been to visit the
tractor show, to Omaha in that
most democratic of American
vehicles, a touring car of his
own make.
The man who has made his
name a household word among
Americans by his practical and
inexpensive solution of the do
mestic transportation problem,
by his revolutionary social and
economic ideals rode from
Fairbury, Neb., to this city, 130
miles, yesterday, making a
brief stop at Lincoln. He
reached the Fontenelle hotel
at 7 o'clock. Though we'll
advanced in years Mr.. Ford did
not show much fatigue.
The party consists of Mr.. Ford's
son, Edsel Ford; VIM. Smelzel, trac-
tor manager for Minnesota, with
headquarters at St. Paul; CASTOR
Plaintiff, manager for New York;
Charles E. Sorenson, manager of the
Ford tractor plant, and his assistant,
Ernest Kinzler, and Clyde and Err
nest Herring, managers of the Des
Moines branch.
Mr.. Ford, after dinner, came out
into the lobby of the hotel. There
he was met by an old acquaintance,
Capt. Charles J. Glidden, donor of
the famous Glidden trophy for auto.
mobiling, now personnel officer at
Fort Omaha, and there was mutual
recognition and happy reunion.
To Visit Balloon School.
Mr.. Ford said the Gliddel tours
. did much in the early days to intro
duce the automobile and compliment
cd Mr.. Glidden in the manner on
which they were handled.
Captain Glidden then presented
the compliments of Lieutenant Co..
onel Hersey, commanding officer at
Fort Omaha, and an invitation to Mr..
Ford and his party to attend the bal
loon school was accepted.
"It's too hot to talk here, let's go
to the room," was Mr.. Ford's hos
pitable invitation to the reporters in
response to their request for an in
terview.
Says Knows No Party.
"I am not partisan in the strict
sense of the word" said he in reply
to a question. as to his politics. 'I do
not subscribe to the tenets of any
party but am for those things which
will conserve the best social, econo-
mic and political interests of the
people.
"While / am a candidate for the
United States Senatorship of Michi-
gan, in response to the request of
President Wilson, l have no rersonal
ambition to serve in my candidacy
and will not spend a cent on it.
"In the event | am elected senator
there are certain ideals l have VIII III
/ would like to see put into practical
effect.
II am an enemy to the large city,
for I believe a congestion of popula-
ton breeds a parasitic class that is
unhealthy to the body polite.
"Then there are unhappy physical
conditions such as improper housing,
lack of fresh air for children of the
poor and environments of a nature
which will not permit them to build
healthy minds and bodies.
Boosts for Water Power.
"This is the first time | have had an
intimate view of the great agricultural
belt of the transmississippi valley
7 Heretofore | have seen the country
from car window and had no knowl-
CONTINUED on Page Two. Column TwoJ
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-02
Clemenceau Given
Vote Of Confidence
By French Chamber

Paris, Aug. l.--Premer Clemen-
eeau's government today was given a
vote of confidence in the Chamber of
Deputies, the ballot standing 3l2 to
164. The vote of confidence was
asked on the question of rejecting an
amendment providing for the calling
10 Of the 1920 class of recruits
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-02
Needy Farmers May Obtain
Loans for Seed Up to $500

given as the basis for temporary
credit. Each borrower will be re-
quired to agree that if his wheat yield
is seven bushels or more per acre he
will pay rs per cent Of his loan into
guaranty fund to cover possible
losses to the government. Applicants
for loans or banks wishing to assist
are to apply to the federal land bank
of their district.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-02
Teutons Cling Desperately Their Strongholds and Do
Not Give Ground Until Actually Shot From Their
Positions High Command Pushing Up Re-
inforcements in Effort to Stem Advance

With the American Army the Aisne Marine Front, Aug
1.-The American troops pushed forward their lines at certain
points Thursday the center of the salient
Notwithstanding the resistance of the Germans who did not give
ground sectors until they actually had been shot from
their positions.
The Germans desperately cngng to their stronghoids
at Neses and in the Bois Meunere northeast of Roncheres
but the Americans have gained hold the northern edge of
the Meunere wood The Nese forest under the range
the American heavy guns.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-02
ADMISSION FREE.

Gunner Depew, the fighting,
laughing American sailor boy of
the United States who went over
seas in 1914 to join the French in
the war against the Hun. is coming
here to tell US in person of his war
experiences and just what kind of
a man the German is
His story is hardly describable.
He was on the Yarrowdale in the
coal hole,-he was in four Ger
man prison camps and is alive
today only because Ambassador
Gerard was able to obtain his free
dom.
AT THE BOYD, SUNDAY
NIGHT.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-02
Booty Shows Paris Was
German Goal in Drive

London, Aug. 1.-The booty cap
tured by the French in following up
the German retreat from the Marine
includes a large amount of bridging
material just north of the Marne.
The intention of the Germans to
effect the passage of the river in
great strength and drive in the di-
rection of Paris is thus indicated.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-02
FRESH BLOWS PUT
ARMIES OF CROWN
PRINCE IN PERIL
Germans at Bottom of V in Precarious Plight as Result
Of Loss of Cierges and Meuniere Wood; Elbow in
Line Blotted Out; Great Number of Cap
tives Taken Since July Is.
BULLETIN.

London, Aug For the first time since the opening
of this years campaign, March 21 fresh at the
disposal of the allies considerably outnumbered the fresh
at the disposal of the enemy notwithstanding the
fact that the enemy still holds substantial numerical
perory the whole of the 'front.' according to the view
in military circles here.
BY Associated Press
After short period of relative calm the SossonsRhem
salient the central and western sections of the battle front
again have been the scenes of mighty struggles.
On both sectors the allied forces have achieved notable
gains of ground which seemingly place the German armies in
precarious positions
and southeast of the last named town the
portion of the left branch of the V salient running 10
miles eastward from Nestle to Vleen-Tardenos and with
St. Gemme its southern base American French and British
troops have pushed back the armies of the German crown
prince. ....a
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-02
Supplied Plans to Germans.

New York, Aug. 1.--Charged with
plotting to supply German agents
with plans and specifications of air.
plane stabilizers, Hans Jacobson Ind
Court Courant, both of German birth,
were arrested today by agents of the
Department of Justice.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-02
ALLIES SMASH BACK HUNS:
TAKE $4,000 PRISONER
AMERICANS BOWL OVER HUNS
IN FURIOUS ONWARD SWEEP,
Oyster Bay Celebrates
Burninq Kaiser's Picture

Oyster Bay, N. Y, Aug. 1.-The
portrait of Emperor William. orig
inally presented by him to Theodore
Roosevelt, which was seized and
mutilated last Sunday night by
"Vigilantes" at the home of c. H.
Pollutz, who had purchased it at
fair for SIS, was burned tonight at a
celebration in the village square.
The Oyster Bay band and nearly
1000 "mourners" turned out for a
parade that preceded the cremation.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-02
twenty-five New Vessels.

Washington. Aug. 1.-Contracts for
2 additional steel cargo vessels and
10 tugs were awarded by the emer-
gency fleet corporation, the shipping
board announced today.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-02
Commons Votes Credit.

London, Aug. 1.-The House Of
Commons unanimously adopted the
vote OF credit Of $3,500,000,OO0 intro
duced today.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-02
THE WEATHER.
For Nebraska-Fair Friday
and Saturday; slightly cooler.

Hourly Temnerafures.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-02
]. J. TOWNE SIR. DIED
SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Jackson j. Towne, So years old,
died Sunday afternoon at the home
Of his son, J. j. Towne, Jr. His
death came after an Hines of several
days. The funeral service will be con-
Quoted az the home of ]. ]. Towne,
Jr. at 2 O'clock Tuesday afternoon.
lntermenr was made at Elmwood
cemetery.
Mr.. Towne was born at West Ste
phentown, New York, November go
1888. He lived in New York until
1866, in which year he moved to Lam
caster, Mo. He was one of Lancas-
ter's most substantial and best
known citizens. He lived there until
August of last year At that time he
and Mrs. Towne moved to Mexico to
make their home with Junior Towne.
Early i'll his life, Mr.. Towne and
Miss Long were married.
He was a member of the Christian
Church az Lancaster. He became
a Christian in his early life.
Besides his wife, Martha ]. Towne,
Mr.. Towne leaves the following chill
dren: Mrs. Sada Ingalls, and Mrs.
Maude HOPPER OF Topeka, Kan. !;
Mrs. Mel! Ralston of Dillingham;.
Wash; Mrs. Halle Raymond, of
Grinnell, Ia; Jackson Towne, Jr, of
Mexico. He also leaves one brother
and four listers who live in the State
OF New York.
The bearers who were chosen for
The service Tuesday were: John
Williams, Luther. Criswell, Audrain
McDonough, Walter Frazier, Clay
Freeman md Charles Stratton.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-02
POWELL FORD.
satnrday We had the biggest rain

Saturday we had the biggest rain
for many long, long time.
Mrs. W. d. Mason and Mrs. r. B.
Cook have fine lot of chickens.
Water got into the brooder Satur-
day and the chicks had to be cared
for up to midnight. Chicks and brood
ers require much extra care in cold,
damp weather.
Gardens LOOK 6sod. Corn up, peas
in bloom, lettuce, onions and pota-
toes coming. Mrs. Cook has toma-
to plants in bloom.
Miss Anna McMurtry spent Satur-
day aud Sunday in Bowling Green
the guest of her sister, Miss Edna.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mason attended
the funeral of Mr.. Wick Mason of
Mexico Sunday afternoon.
Some have planted, others just
ready to plant field corn.
Many from here were in Mexico
Saturday to see the car of guns and
war exhibits.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-02
LAMBS TOP MARKET.

The highest priced lambs sold on
this market were sold Tuesday by
Considine & Pollock of Audrain
county Mo-, says the Live Stock Re-
porter. Their shipment included 21S
head of wool lambs that averaged
65 pounds and brot $21 per cwt.
These gentlemen are extensive ship
pers of live stock. They handle lots
of Missouri lambs every year and
they are also known for their extern
sive operations in cattle and hogs.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-02

domitable will and a lofty courage
that enabled him to succeed in the
battle of life in spite of his great
handicap. 1t is such will and such
courage coupled with such mental
endowments as he possess that are
needed in these times that try the
souls Of men.
While he springs from the old
conservative Missouri stock, he is of
the new life and the new order of
things that is coming more and more
into vogue and has the ability and
the courage to grasp and handle
without prejudice the new problems
which confront our Government.
He may we'll be much better equip
ped than many experienced legisla-
tors for the work before him.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-02
SENATOR zen" WHITLEY.

The people of Audrain county
learn with pleasure of the appoint
ment by Gov Fred Gardner of Ken
ophon p. Wiley as United States
Senator to succeed Senator Stone.
While Zen" as so many of our peo-
pie call him, has not made his home
here since he grew to manhood, he is
essentially an Audrain boy.
He was born on a farm in this
county out near Santa Fe, and lived
there until after the death of his
father, which occurred when he was
Is years of age. Audrain county
continued to be his home until he
finally settled down to the practice
Of law in ST. Louis. His parents and
his grandparents on both sides re-
sided in Audrain, or just over the
line in Monroe, and he has many
near relatives and host of friends
and acquaintance in this communi-
ty. His wife is the daughter of our
fellowrownsman, Judge John A.
Guthrie He is in every sense of the
word the product of our community,
and Of the educational and religious
institutions of our State.
He possesses a strong. magnetic
and pleasing personality, clear and
logical mind and is fluent speaker
and has already taken high rank as
a lawyer the courts OF the State
Until appointed by Gov. Gardner as
one Of the Election Commissioners
of st. Louis, he had never held or
sought a public office. His friends
Will therefore watch with interest
his course in the high position to
which he has been called.
Those of us who rember-him as a
crippled little boy of ten years OF
age, who on account of physical dis
ability could never romp and play
as other boys, but with a bright and
banny smile faced the wbrld una
fraid, now know that hY>had an in
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-02
COUNTY CONVENTION.
Sunday School Convention at Bethel
May 10 and 10--SpIendid Program

Annual Convention Audrain Coun-
ty Sunday School Association will be
held at Bethel Presbyterian Church,
east of Moline, Wednesday and
Thursday, May 15 and 16. Some of
the bosL known Sunday School ex-
perts VIII attend and take part.
Bethel is making big preparations.
The following committees take care
of the program and also the comfort
of the many delegates and visitors:
General chairman, l. B. Kerr.
Registration Com. Miss Carrie
Bolts, Miss Pauline Kerr.
Ushers: Fred Blase, Louis Hoff-
reighter, Alvin Beamer, Clyde Kerr.
Pianist: Mrs. ]. H. Kammarmeyer.
Music Leader: w. w. Beamer.
Rep. s. S. News: Miss Mary Bolts.
| OOH. On entertainments MIS- GTdJ
Wilson, Mrs. w. H. Elliott, Mrs. w.
H. Adams, Mrs. A. T. Cauthorn, Mrs
George Green, Mrs. H. D. Fisher
Miss Edna Green, w. H. McCue
j. B. Wilson.
Building Committee: Mrs. ]. B
Wilson, Miss Lille Elliott, Miss May
Hofreihter, Miss Rebecca Fisher
Gray Wilson.
Exhibits Com. Miss Lille Hof
reihter, Miss Margaret Powell.
Advertising Com: ]. II. Kammar
meyer, Harry Heller.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-02
SANTA FE ITEMS.

Mrs. Nary A. Tanner died at her
home Friday night after an illness
OF only one day. 1t was a stroke of
paralysis and she never regained
consciousness. She was buried at
Santa Fo Sunday, the funeral service
being conducted by Rev. John Kerr.
Mr. Tom Smith died Thursday at
the home of his son, James Smith,
at Perry, of old age. He was buried
at South Fork. He was a brother of
Nick Smith at Laddonia.
Uncle Jack Sterrett was much
worse Sunday but since has i'm
proved somewhat.
Again we have a slight hope for
our railroad. Each day a new scheme
is brought up, this time, it seems,
they ara in earnest, having raised a
part OF the money
EldcI Sears had quite time get
ting here, He started Saturday it
rained till he had to stay all night
on the road, but he arrived in time
for morning service. At evening SER
vice MIS-. Irwin Young united with
the church.
Pud Hale sold Bill Pittman three
weeks old colt for $4,000. He paid
Pitman $4,000 for a SOW and since
refused to take SIS for her.
The milliner will stay only a few
days this week.
Newt. Bishops had birthday din
ner and family homecoming Sunday
in honor of Mr. Bishop.
II. T.. Vowel has a new Economy
cream separator.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-02
TURLEY-ELIIS.
Mexico Young Lady Marries Des
AIOines Young Business Man.

Miss Trix Turley, of this City, and
Mr.. Warren C. Ellis, of Des Moines,
Iowa, were married Wednesday,
May first, 1918, at the home of the
brides parents in Mexico, Mr., and
Mrs. T: T. Turley, Rev. C. A. Mitch
ell performing the ceremony
Only relatives were present. Mrs.
j. Kelly Pool, sister, of jefferson
City, was the only out of town guest.
Miss Turley, Mcmillan graduate,
and an accomplished young woman,
has recently held a position with the
Library Commission in Des Moines.
Her sister Miss Kittie Turley is one
of Mexico's most successful teachers.
Mr.. Ellis holds an important posi-
ton with the Central Life Insurance
Society in Des Moines After wed
ding trip to the west, the happy
couple will be at home to their
friends in Des Moines.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-02
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
In the Circuit Court of Audrain
County, State of Missouri, in Vaca-
ton, to the June Term, 1918.
North Missouri Trust Company E.

Mexico Land and Investment Com
pany .............. Defendant
Civil Action in Attachment.
State of Missouri to the above nam
ed Defendant, Greeting:-
On February 25th, 1918, the
plaintiff by its attorney, r. d. Rodg-
ers, filed with the undersigned
Clerk of the Circuit Court, petition
and fafidavit in attachment stating
among other things that the above
named defendant conceals itself so
that the ordinary process OF law
cannot be served upon it and alb
seconded and absented itself from its
usual place of abode in this State
so that the ordinary process of law
cannot be served upon it in the
manner prescribed in Chapter 81 Re-
vised Statutes of this State for the
year 1909. 1t is thereupon ordered
by the Clerk aforesaid in vacation
that publication be made notifying
the said defendant that an action has
been commenced against it, the said
defendant, by petition and affidavit
in attachment in the Circuit Court
of Audrain County, Missouri found
ed on promssory note for the sum
of 100000 payable to the order of
Laura e. Evans, and that said Laura
e. Evans while the owner and hold
err of said note and before the ma
turity thereof, for value endorsed and
delivered said note to this plaintiff
who ever since, and now is the own
er of said note, and on January 18th,
1917, a credit was made on said
note which reduces the amount to
$561.00 with compound interest at
seven per cent. and that its proper
ty has been attached and its debt
I,ors garnished and that unless it, the
said defendant, be and appear at the
next term of said Court to be holden
at the Court House at Mexico, Mis-
souri,, within the County of Audrain
on the 3rd day of June, 1918, and on
\ or before the LIST day thereof at
which time and place said defendant
is required and commanded to be
and appear and to plead, answer or
demur to plaintiffs said petition;
otherwise the allegation contained in
| said petition will be taken and con-
! sidered as confessed and judgment
will be taken and rendered against
| defendant, and its property sold to
satisfy the same.
1t is further ordered that a copy
hereof be published in the Mexico
Missouri Message, newspaper pub
lished in said County Of Audrain for
four weeks successfully, the last in
insertion to be at least fifteen days
before the commencement of the said
June, 1918, term of Court.
WITNESS my hand and seal OF
said Court.
(SEAL) Done at office in Mexi-
leo, Missouri, this April gath, 1918.
e. #, ELLIOTT, Clerk of the Au-
drain County Circuit Court.
A true copy from the record.
! Attest; F.. F. Elliott, Clerk.
r. d. Rodgers. Attorney for Plain
tin.
First publication April 20, 1879
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-02
COURT NAMES PETIT
JURORS FUR JUNE TtRM

The Audrain County Court Tues.
lay named the following petit jur-
RS for the June term of the Audrain
yoInty Circuit Court:
d. c. Hatton, ST., Prairie.
A Travis, Prairie.
w. p Flynn, Linn.
w. A. Sharp, SaIt River.
II. w. Allen, Salt River.
D. H. Cauthorn, Salt River
J. G. Crawford, Salt River.
w. r. Wainscott, Salt River.
Willis Guty, Salt River.
j. H. Hebe, Salt River.
]. T. (Brd Davis, Salt River.
Elzea Harrison, Salt River.
ID. NJ. siionaker, Salt River.
Edwin Davis, Wilson.
J. F. Edwards, Wilson.
II. D. GolDtry, Sailing.
Harrison Long, Sailing.
T. NJ. Evans, Cuivre.
Amos Sutton, Cuivre
John Gov ley, Cuivre
G. w. Kennedy, Cuivre.
L. w. Motley, Cuivre.
Alb Harrison, Loutre.
A. j. Douglass, Loutre.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-02

Lieut.. ]. A. Cooper of Camp Fun
ston made an observation in his
speech at Hardin last Wednesday
night that should stick in the mind
of the slaCker-"the fact that those
who should buy Liberty Bonds and
have uOtbot them-names being sent
to Washington" and very ill may it
fare with such slackers, too" further
said NJ. Cooper.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-02
Published Every Thursday.
$3.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE.
Established I'm 1909. Audrain COun-
tvs FavOrite Newspaper.
ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOO
The Message Is authorized to an
nOunce the following as candidates
for County Office, subject to the
Democratic Primary, August, 1918.
For Prosecuting Attorney
II ID. RODGERS.
For Collector
II. j. SIMS.
JOE ID. BEATTY.
OMER DICKERSON.
THOMAS p. NOEL.
L.. A. HARRIS.
For Probate Judge
. ii. II. WARDEN.
For County Recorder-
ID. f. V-OODWORTH. Thompson,
II. +. ID. I.
NETTIE NJ. STEPHENS.
For County Clerk
ROSS b. CAUTHORN.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-02

Twas a great gathering of bust
ness mon at Hardin College Friday
night. They determined upon great
things for Hardin College. Near
$4,000 was subscribed at the meet
ing to put DIR, j. w. Million in the
field iufipg the coming year with
the object of greatly charging the
endowment of the school. Million
will do all he undertakes and more.
Hardia is great school and fas t be-
coming ne greatest Junior College
in the Vest These latter days Ju-
nior College is the necessary link be-
tween High School and University.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-02

Mr.. and Mrs. George Ferris of
Laddonla arrived home Saturday
from visit to the families of their
daughters, Mrs, ]. c. Jesse, and Mrs.
Mayo Alexander, at Artesia, N. NJ.
All the Missourians down that way
are getting along fine.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-02

That is a fine pelicy .ail down by
the National Committee on Prisons
and Labor, that the jaiIs shall be,
or should be, self-snupporting. The
policy must be kept up after the war
is over, too.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-02

Farm land around Centralia is
selling as $165 an acre. That is a
great country up that way
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-02

Don't let the old hen get into your
neighbours garden, 1t stirs up the
war feeling.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-02

Mrs. Jesse Worsham and daughter,
Mary Belle, of San Antonio, Texas
spent the weekend with Mrs. Geo.
Younger in Mexico, then few days
with Mrs. F. A. Roberts. They also
visit Mrs. Monia Edwards at Liberty.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-02

Third Quarterly Conference Of the
Methodist Church Circuits willbsshsiS
May 4. Saturday. gao pm, A. Q.
johnson, Presiding Elder. j. l.,
Hickerson, Pastor.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1918-05-02

G. L. smallwood and C. s. Ray,
two of Rush Hills live-wire farmers.
made The Message business call
Monday,