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Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24
Openair Dalfght Picture Shows

LONDON, Jan. 10. - The Austria
lion Government has opened a day.
light openair picture show on a motor
truck in Trafalgar Square. Every
day from noon until dark band plays
and the lonely soldiers who wander
along the Strand may find free enter
tainment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24

under the direction of the State High
way Department will be shown both at
St Louis and Kansas City. This ar
rangement by the State Highway
Board should enable practically every
road enthusiasts in the State to
witness the pictures and hear the
discussions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24
TRoTZKY MUST ACCEPT

COPENHAGEN, Jan. %. = The
Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin says that
unless Leon Trotzky, the Bolsheviki
Foreign Minister, accepts the demands
Of the Central Powers when he returns
to Brest- Litovsk on January 20, the
Central Powers will break off peace
negotiations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24
FEW DRY COUNTY CoNvICTs
Figures of State Prison a Strong
Temperance Argument

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, January
10. - There is a strong temperance
argument in some figures compiled by
J. Kelly Pool Of the State Prison
Board recently and which has to do
with the inmates of the penitentiary
received the last year. The number
Of prisoners received in the year was
1919. The eighty-four dry counties
contributed but 1856. while the twen-
ty-nine counties and the City of st.
Louis contributed 1901. The average
from the dry counties is little above
two convicts per county, while the wet,
including st. Louis, is thirty-six.
Outside of Jackson county and the
City of st. Louis, the wet counties
sent nearly twenty each.
Jackson Sent 325 to Pen.
Here are the contributions made by
some Of the larger wet counties:
Jackson, including Kansas City,
1926; st. Louis City, 241; Jasper, 100;
Buchanan, 81; Pemiscot, Al; Butler,
SO; Greene, 3s; Pettis, 81; Marion and
Cooper, Is each.
Mr.. Pool says that seven of every
ten convicts received at the peniten-
tiary the last year accused booze of
being his downfall. There is one con-
Wet in the penitentiary who is now
serving his tenth sentence for burg
larry. Of the old offenders one is
serving seventh term, one a sixth
fifteen a fifth term, forty-five a
fourth, ninety-four a third and two
hundred and ninety-six a second
term.
Clean Record for Nineteen
Frank Martin, under number of
aliases, is the man who is serving his
tenth term IN the Missouri prison. He
was last convicted in Webster county
and he has term in the Iowa peni-
tentiary to his credit. Edward Deem
of Phelps county, is the man who is
serving his seventh term.
The nineteen counties that did not
send single prisoner to the peni-
tentiary the last year are all dry.
They are:
Bollinger, Cedar, Crawford, Dade,
Dallas, Dekalb, Dent, Douglas, Hicko-
ry, Knox, Madison, Miller, Ozark,
Putnam, Ripley, st. Clair, Schuyler,
Stoddard and Worth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24

These figures represent a decrease
of nearly 5000 from last week, when
24,979 casualties were reported, an
unusually high total for this time of
the year. Two weeks ago the figures
were 1898 and three weeks ago
9951.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24
They're Going Down

LONDON, January ID. - A London
resident knows he is receiving no So
cial visitor when his door bell rings
violently during an air raid. He opens
the door, says politely, "This way to
the basement" The caller never has
to explain that he is seeking a haven
from shrapnel and bomb splinters,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24
LEE BROS. BUY 16 HORSES

Lee Bros, Mexico, one of the most
extensive firm of horse buyers in Mis-
souri,, were here lately at the barn of
E. G. Davis buying horses. VIM. Lee
was here and did the purchasing. He
purchased 16 head of horses, includ-
ing light artillery mares and geldings
5 and 10 years old, light breedy geld
ings A to years old, walking mares
and horses, and fat mares 10 to 20
years old.-Columbia Tribune.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24
BRITISH CASUALTIES 1908
Weeks Total Shows Decrease of
About 5000 Over Previous
Record

LONDON, Jan. %. - British cas-
ualties reported in the week ending
yesterday were 17,O43, divided as fol-
lows: Killed or died of wounds, Off
GERS, rs; men, 2277; wounded or miss
ing, officers, 213; men, 14,477.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24

THE patriotic" dyspeptic who
points to his meager diet with holier-
than-thou air and states he is aiding
to conserve reminds Col. Socrates
Sewers of some of our politicians
whom he says know about as much of
real patriotism as land-locked sal
mon does of u-boat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24

THE injection of politics into is
sues during a time of war, opines
Col. Socrates Sewers, is like throwing
loose nue. into a piece of delicate
machinery. There is nothing free
from menace of nut Of some kind.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24
MRS. JOSEPHINE GRUBER DEAD.

Miss May Head is home from Mob
erly, where she attended the funeral
of her aunt, Mrs. Josephine Gruber, a
sister of her father, ]. G. Head, of this
city. Mrs. Gruber has visited in this
city a number of times and has many
friends here. The Ledger joins friends
in extending sympathy to the bereav-
ed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24

1T perhaps is well that General
Crowder put the question, "Are you
insane?" up at the first of the draft
QUESTIONABLE. By the time a fellow
gets over to the last, he has grave
doubts about himself.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24
TOBACCOLESS DAY IN CHICAGO.
Hotel Cigar Stands Have Been Closed
BY Federal Agents

CHICAGO, Jan. %. - At noon yes
terday Federal agents closed cigar
and tobacco stands in the hotels, max
ing Monday also "tobaccoless" day.
Drug stores. refused to sell cigars or
cigarettes to their customers, telling
them they were "non-essentials."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24

IF you haven't deposited your shoe
factory subscription in the bank to-
morrow is the day to do it. The In
ternational Shoe Co. are anxious to
start work on the plants extension.
You are anxious to see it completed.
Let's have a little cooperation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24
Could Not Talk

LONDON, Jan. 13.-When a woman
in Willisden police court was asked if
she were guilty or not guilty, she
whispered family, "I cannot talk.
have a queer cold" And gained the
judges sympathy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24

THE newspaperman who finds his
mail trite and without spice can al
ways secure some burning eommunica-
tions by publishing the ten command
ments. 1t is odd how many people
are always ready to believe the shoe
was meant for their foot.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24

SOMEONE has suggested that the
City Councilman should patriotically
spend their monthly salary of S. OIL
Thrift Stamps. However we do not
find this gentleman either in the
Council or a candidate for the office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24
$1,767.21

Mrs. j. E. Durkee, who left here
several days ago for Roswell, N. NJ,
to visit her daughter, Mrs. C. C. Cot
tingham, has been delayed in Okla
homa because of the big snow storm
in that section.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24
To Erect Memorial

LONDON, January 13.-As a me-
mortal to the late Brighten. Rolanl
Bradford, holder of the Victoria Cross
who attained his high rank at the age
of 25. his native town of Darlington
has opened fund.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24
DRYs CARRY AUSTIN, TEXAS

AUSTIN, Texas, January %. -
Prohibition carried in Austin, capi-
tai of this state, by a majority Of 1O2
yesterday. A comparatively light vote
was polled.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24
The Weekly Ledger

A FAMOUS Chicago half-back was
the luck American to go first cover
the top" And strange to say, he re-
turned all back.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24

FIVE hundred thousand alarm
clocks are wanted by Brazil. Now at
last Brazil may walks up and do some
thing besides talk in her sleep.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. HolIinsworth are de-
lighted over the arrival of twins,
boy and a girl,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Dearing are in
Biloxi, Miss, for winters vacation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24

s. c. Thompson was in Moberly on
business Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24

J. L. Stuart, of Laddonia, was in
Mexico on business Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24

Judge Billie Smith is at B. B.
Springs, Bowling Green, for few
days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24

c. T. Peyton, of Martinsburg, was
here on business Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24

George B. Sanderson and wife, Of
were in this city Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24

George Kellerhals, of Benton City,
spent Monday in Mexico on business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24

Mrs. neuuerson sNo'.i' VI
pima" and discourse upon was Aerip- ?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1918-01-24
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Thursday.
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The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-01-18
Wilson Closes Factories OF Country
As Measure to Relieve Coal Famine

in which liquor is sold on those days;
"No fuel shall be burned on any of
the foregoing specified Mondays for
the purpose of supplying power for
the movement of surface, elevated,
subway or suburban cars or trains
in excess Of the amount used on the
Sundays previous thereto.
4The order provides that nothing
in this order shall be held to forbid
the burning of fuel to heat rooms
or such portions of buildings as are
used in connection with the produc-
tion or distribution of fuel.
"The state fuel administrators are
authorized by the order to issue or
ders on special applications for re-
lief, where necessary, to prevent in
jury to health or destruction of or
injury to property by fire or freez-
ing.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-01-18

perishable and not in immediate de-
mand who may burn fuel to such an
extent as is authorized by the fuel
administrator of the state in which
such plant is located or by his repre-
sentative authorized therefor, upon
application of the United States food
administrator.
"(d) Printers or publishers of daily
papers may burn fuel as usual, ex-
cepting on every Monday from Janu-
airy 21 to March 25, 1918, inclusive,
on which days they may burn fuel
to such extent as is necessary to is
sue such editions as such papers GUS
tOmarily issue on important national,
legal holidays and where such papers
do not issue any editions on holiday
they are permitted to issue one edi-
tion on the said Monday.
"(e) Printing establishments
which may burn fuel on January 18,
19, 20, and % to such extent as is
necessary to issue current numbers of
magazines and other publications pc
riodically issued.
'FOn each Monday beginning jan
uary 21, 1918, and continuing up
to and including Monday, March 25,
1918, no fuel shall be burned Tex
cept to such extent as is essential
to prevent injury to property from
freezing) for the purpose of sup
plying heat for:
"(a) Any business or professional
offices, except offices used by the
United States, state, county or muni-
cipal governments, transportation
companies or which are occupied by
banks or trust companies or by ply
sicians or dentists;
Wholesale and Retail Store.
"(b) Wholesale or retail stores,
or any other stores, business houses
or buildings whatever, except that
for the purpose of selling food only,
for which purposes stores may main
tain necessary heat until II O'Clock
noon; and for the purpose of selling
drugs and medical supplies only,
stores may maintain necessary heat
throughout the day and evening.
"(c) Theatres, moving picture
houses, bowling alleys, billiard rooms,
private or public dance halls, or any
other place of amusement;
''On the above specified Mondays
no fuel shall be burned for the pur-
pose of heating rooms or buildings
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-01-18
ORDER TAKES EFFECT
ON FRIDAY MORNING
Closure Lasts 5 Days-Then
Ten Weeks on Mondays
and Holidays.

Washington, January 16.--An alb
stract of the coal order, which was
said to cover all of its provisions
given cut by the fuel administra'
tion follows:
81. Until further order the of the
United States fuel administration, al
persons selling fuel in whatever ca
pacity shall give preference to orders
for necessary requirements.
"(a) OF Railroads.
"(b) Of domestic consumers, hos
pitfalls, charitable institutions and ar
my and navy cantonments;
"(c) Of public utilities, telephone
and telegraph plants;
"ld) OF ships and vessels for bum
ker purposes;
"(e) Of the United States for
strictly government purposes, not in
cluding orders from or for factories
or plants working on contracts for
the United States;
40 OF manufacturers of perish
able food or of food for necessary
immediate consumption.
''The order further provides that
on January 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22,
1918, no fuel shall be delivered to
any person, firm, association or cor
poration for any use or requirements
included in the foregoing list until
the requirements included In the list
shall have been first delivered.
The Plants ExnepHed.
|f0n the following days, namely,
January 18, 10, 20, 21 and %, 1918,
and also on each and every Monday
beginning January %, 1913, and con-
tinuing up to and including March
25, 1918, no manufacturing plant
shall hurn fuel or use power derived
from fuel for any purpose except:
"(a) Such plants as from their
nature must be continuously operat-
ed seven days each week, to avoid Sc
rious injury to the plant itself or
contents.
"(b) Manufacturers of food not
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-01-18
A NARROW ESCAPE.

On Thursday morning Mr.. James
Hope, who lives near Kennesaw, had
narrow escape in an accident on the
crossing of the railroad, just above
the Kennesaw Marble Works, two
miles above Marietta. The south
bound passenger train caught him on
the track, killing his horse, destroy
ing his buggy and breaking two fin
gers of his left hand as he escaped
from the wreckage.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-01-18

For Sale. One large brick build
ing (part of Marietta Chair Co.
Plant) at bargain, or will exchange
for other property. L. B. Carnes,
Marietta, Ga.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-01-18
DECEMBER HONOR. ROLL
Sixth Grade A.

Sixth Grade A.
Steve Clay, Robert Gilbert, Nancy
Boston, Mary Hicks, Elizabeth North
cutt, Sue Nichols.
Second Grade e.
Joe Grower, Guy Swanson, Eve
lyn Beshers.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-01-18

Lorene Conyers, average 95; Ida
bel Hunt, 90; Sarah Frances North
cutt, 90; Burwell Nolan, 81; Eu-
gene Smith, 94
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-01-18

Honor Roll Seventh Grade A.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14
Result Of Weighing and Measuring Test Con-
Quoted in the City

EDITOR CENSOR lin the city of Viro-
qua. 24i children under six years of age were
weighed and measuted last May Out of this
number. l42 were found below weight for their
heighth, and 1877 fell below weight for their
age. More than One-haf OF Viroqua's coming
generation IS therefore underweight. A few
births had mot been registered. Registration
of births is very important Why? When a
child grows older he may be asked to prove
his age and right TO citizenship.
The children were examined by physi-
clans for serious defects. Although only a
few very serious defects we're found. there
IS cases of bad tOnsils and adenOids
few cases Of bad teeth and two or three cases
of other ailments. Enlarged and indammed
tonsiis may lead 20 more serious eOmplica-
tons, such ear, and throat trouble,
rheumatism, etc.
Many mothers wonder why Johnny doesn't
is stupid and listless. does not grow and
not learn. Did yeu stop TO think Maybe
he has bad tousils." Why were these children
found underweight? Chiefly account of
sickness. There were epidemies of measles,
scarlet fever, wh0oping cough, threats
leading to ear trouble and many cases ending
mp in mastoid operations. This the
all the county. Nhst do TO rem
edy prevent these epidenes? Strict
forcement of isolation and quarantine rules.
Some trained person to visit the schools,
TO inspect and examine the children's Threats,
to give mothers help and advice.
These hot summer months cannot be too
careful of the milk and other food give the
attention to prevent diarhOea. Much is being
done to improve the live stock and to produce
better seeds. grain. etc. What doing
TO improve and produce better human race?
Citizens of Vernon county, give these facts
serious thought and do what you for the
welfare of children.
MRS. sELMER NEPRUD.
County Chairman Child Welfare and Nursing
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14
A yIRoQUA MANS EXPERIENCE
Can You Doubt the Evidence of This
VirOqua Citizen?

You can verify Viroqua's endorse
ment.
Read this:
S. Hendrickson, 316 S. Central Ave,
says: Il was all crippled up with
rheumatic troubles three years ago
My joints were swollen and was told
that had infammatory rheumatism
| suffered terrible misery and my back
gave out, putting me out of COM
mission. At times terrible pains shot
up my back, about taking my breath
away. l was told of Doan's Kidney
Pills and after using two boxes of this
reliable remedy the swelling began to
go down and my back felt better.
was cured of the rheumatic pains too.
Price Coo, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Hendrickson had. Foster Mil
burn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, New York
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14
Cure for Dysentary

"While l was in Ashland, Kansas, a
gentleman overheard me speaking of
Chamberlain's Collie and Diarrhoea
Remedy" writes William Whitelaw
of Des Moines, Iowa. HE told me in
detail of what it had done for his fam
lily, but more especially for his daugh-
ter who was lying at the point of death
with violent attack of dysentery and
had been given up by the family ply
stefan. Some of his neighbors ad-
vised him to give Chamberlain's Collie
and Diarrhoea Remedy, which he did,
and fully believes that by doing so he
saved the life of his child. He stated
that he had also used this great rem
edy himself with equally gratifying
results"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14
OBITUARY

The funeral of that good citizen. honest
man, upright neighbor, William +. Stricken
| this city last Thursday afternoon by his pas
| tor Rev. j. b. Rutter, where there assembled
| a large gathering of the friends and acquain-
| tances who knew the deceased during his ex-
emplary life here. The words of sympathy
for the bereaved family and the floral tributes
we're sincere and beautiful. The male quar-
tette rendered appropriate selections for him
who had sung at hundreds Of funerals in his
younger days.
William Stricken was born Mt. Yer
non, Ohio in 1886. He came to Wisconsin
near NirOqua. He therefore one of the
old settlers of this vicinity. In 1858 he was
married to Minnie Rice. To this union were
born six children, passing away in in
fancy and two sons dying in recent years,
after they had passed the 2lst year. MT.
Stricken united with the Methodist church IN
1867 when young man and was active IN
his religious life up to the time that failing
health befel him For many years ne and his
faniy constituted the main part of the choir
ci the church. The members OF the family
who survive him are his wife, MRS. MARTIN
BreartOn Of South Dakota. Mrs c. L. Rhodes
of NirOaua and Elton c. of Denver.
Blanche NJ. Smith, daughter of ]. w. and
Harriet Gilman, born February q, 1881
in NiroQua, and died here August Z. 1918.
She was educated in cur public schools, leaN-
ing the High school at the end of the second
year. On September %, 1871, she was mar
ried to Wilbur A. Smith o fNiroqua- Ihey
have been residents of VirOQua all these years.
OR six or years she has been IN pre-
carious health. but her very sudden death was
unexpected. She was buried from the home
last Saturday. Rev. j. b. Rutter Of the Metho,
dist church officiating. Besides the husband
she leaves three brothers and hye sisters WIN
and Walter Of Viroqua, Morrison of Ferry
Vile, Louise Parmenter of La Crosse, Hattie
Everson Of Niroeua. Maud Sylvester OF she
boygan Falls. Mary Crnme and Grace berE
Of NirOQua.
The bereaved husband and other relatives
are appreciative of the assistance and sym
patty extended TO them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14
NOTHING ELSE LInE 1T IN
VIROQUA

There has never been anything in
Viroqua with the INSTANT action of
simple buckthorn bark, glycerine, etc,
as mixed in Adler-i-ka. ONE SPOON
Full fushes the ENTIRE bowel tract
so completely it relieves ANY CASE
sour stomach, gas or constipation and
prevents appendicitis. The INSTANT
pleasant action of Adler-i-ka surprises
both doctors and patients. C.FDahl,
Druggist
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14
Wanted. Cucumber Pickers

needs pickers. They pay 25 cents per
bushel of so pounds. Apply at pickle
farm on Hall-Carmichael land adjoin-
ing city limits at the southeast Go
provided with basket or pail and one
large sack and your noon lunch.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14
VIII Haul For Farmers

wish to inform the farmers that l
have purchased an International truck
and amprepared to haul your loads
either out to you or take your stuff to
town. When you have any hauling to
be done, phone to 231 and | will do
the job for you.
SAM GROSS, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14

a piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain Liniment and bound on
over the seat Of pain is often more eff
fectual for a lame back than a plaster
and does not cost anything like as
y,,trh
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14
SAM GROSS, Viroqua.
GOOD FARMS

All complete with stock, crop and
machinery, where you can make money
right from the start. See T. j. Thor
son, Westby, Wis. 1922
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14
FOR RENT

FOR RENT--12 rooms. 10 rooms situated
for two small families; five rooms in each
part; two outside doors in each two rooms
ground and 3 up stairs and hall ways
furnished in front of house. Large barn
suitable for feed and dray. Apply to Mrs
Joseph nenning, 30l North Main Street, vi
roqua. Wis. 1919
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14
Mems and Boys Fur
nishing Goods

SOC fOur-in-hand Ties. ...... Csc
S1.50 fOur-in-hand Ties. .. .S1.00
Mems Work Shirts . Csc
Mems 81 Sport Shirts. ..... Csc
Mems Use Pores Knit Unde wear soc
Mems zoe Work Socks. .... 13c
Mems $50 summer union suits 81
Mems So best stiff hats ...S 50
Boys School Suits $3.50, $3.50, $3.50
Children's S1.50 Wash Suits. . S1.15
Children's 81 wash Suits. . Use
Boys Blouse Waists. .......... soc
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14
LOST AND FOUND
CHILDREN GENERALLY IN GOOD SHAPE

LOST-Between Viroqua and Folsom, a
white wool shawl, frnged. Finder please
leave at Censor Office and receive reward. 33-1
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14

WANTED Elderly lady to assist in fam
lily of four. Inquire of Wheeler,R 33tf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14

FOR SALE-Desirable lot, one block from
city schools; also other lots for sale at reason
able prices. viii sell or trade in small farm
my garage in First ward, best location in the
city. See Albert Solverson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14
WANTED

wANTED-A girl to do general homework
Inquire of Mrs. III. ]. Felix. 1871
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14

WANTED by a man accustomed to farm
work. Would like employment by the day.
Phone No. 1854, Yiroqua. 1929
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-08-14

FOR SALE-Or for rent, the old Stark
residence in VirOqua. VIII sell very reason
able if taken soon. If rented SIS for repairs
will be allowed. Address Mrs. Helen ThOmp-
son, Lisbon, Iowa. 23-tf