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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-06-17
Federation of Labor
Endorses Free Ireland

Atlantic City, N. j., June ia
resolution urging congress to recog-
nize the Irish republic and recon-
mending, that representatives Of the
Irish republic be given a hearing at
the Paris peace conference was adopt
ed today by the American Labor Fed
Grafton In convention here. f
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-06-17
MOFFIT HOPPERS ARE
WELL UNDER CONTROL

Hoppers are bad in patches in the
vicinity of Moffit, advises Rep. l.. D.
Bailey. who was a caller at the state
house yesterday. Mr.. Bailey, however,
is of the opinion that the farmers
have the pest we'll under control, and
he anticipates no grave danger.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-06-17
It's the Humidity

Again. it's the humidity, not the
heat. Tho many Bismarcker swore
twas the hottest ever today, the Off
cial mercury at the weather bureau
mounted only to SO at 8, with pros
poets Of equaling yesterdays high
of 81.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-06-17
RECEIVE NO PROTEST

Washington, D.. c., June 17.-State
department officials said today no
protest against sending Of American
troops into Mexic to disperse the
villistas attacking Juarez had been
made on behalf of the Mexican gov.
ernment. .t,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17
FOR B|LLOUSNESS
AND INDIGESTION
TAKE A CALOTAB
The New Nausealess Calomel That is
Purified and Refined From all Sick
ching and Dangerous Effects

You have heard of smokeless pow
der, colorless iodine and tasteless
quinine,-now get acquainted with
n~ausea-less calomel,-the new calomel
that is wholly delightful in its effects,
yet retains all of the system-purifying
and liver-cleansing qualities of the
old-style calomel.
Your doctor will tell you that cal
omel is the best and only medicine for
billiousness, headache, indigestion and
constipation and now is taking Gallo
tabs, the new calomel with all of the
liver benefits and none of the sting.
One tablet on the tongue at bedtime,
with a swallow of water,-that's all.
No taste, no nausea, no salts, no dan
ger of salvation. Next morning you
wake up feeling fine, your liver thor
oughly cleansed, all biliousness, head
ache, constipation and Indigestion re-
moved. Eat what you please,-no
danger.
Calatobs are sold only in original,
sealed packages, price t%hirty-fve
cents. All druggists are authorized to
refund the price if you are not delight
ed with Calotabs.-(Adv.)
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17
MORE COMPLETE DE-
TAILS REGARDING DEATH
OF CORPAL MATTHEWS

Further details regarding the death
of Corporal Vim. F. Matthew have
been received by his parents, Nh and
Mrs. J. 1. Matthews of near Laddonia.
He was killed on October 8, 1918 while
in command of a squad in the 35th
Division.
Letters have been received from
authorities and officers of Corporal
Matthews who were with him in
France, telling of his bravery, loyalty
and ability as a corporal. Shortly be-
fore his death Corporal Matthews was
promised a higher promotion.
He was laid to rest on Hill No. 24O
by the members of his squad with due
military honors.
Memorial services will probably be
held Sometime in May.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17
FIVE NEW MEMBERS
ELECTED ON HARDIN
COLLEGE DIRECTORATE

At a meeting of the Board of Dir
ectors Of Hardin College, Monday
evening, five new members were elect
ed. They were Judge E. S. CAN'T,
L. E. Worner, Nate Phillips.
J.. H.. Wilkins and L. M,
White. The other members of the
Board are: C. F. Clark, R. D. Wor-
rell, Bradford Sappington, A. P,
Green, w. W. Pollock, Walker Pol
lock, S. P. Guthrie, J. R. Jesse, M. S,
Bush, Centralia, and C. G. Daniel, of
Vandalia.
Plans were discussed at the meeting
for the improvement of the school but
nothing done for publication.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17
TO OPEN SERVICE STATION.

J. H. Adcock and j. E. Thompson,
both of Coli mbia, have leased the
building on South Washington street
occupied by Mason Creasey's Second
Hand Store, and will open a Gates
Service Station for Motor Cars May
first.
Mr.. Creasey viii 10Y his business
across the street in the room formerly
occupied by the Randle Second Hand
Store, which he recently purchased.
The Ledger joins in welcoming the
new firm to this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that letters
of Administration upon the estate of
JAMES H. WATKINS, Deceased,
Have been granted to the undersigned,
by the Probate Court of Audrain
County, Missouri, bearing date the
18th day of April, 1919.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to him for allowance, within six
months from the date of said letters,
or they may be precluded from any
benefit of such estate; and if said
claims be not exhibited within one
year from the date of the publication
of this notice, they will be forever
barred. VIM. H. RAY,
Attested by me, this 18th day of
April, 1919. E. A. SHANNON,
sat Judge of Probate Court.
1st insertion April II, 1919.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17
FARMERS SALARY UP.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April IA
The average American farmer" has
jumped into the $1,21O salary class.
Before he began coaxing up a
bumper war crop he was able to pay
himself only $500 a month, thus in
1913 earning exactly $64O.40, accord
ing to a study by experts in the de-
department of agriculture.
Four years of war have put into the
pay envelopt of the average Amer
lean farmer" nearly $5OO,OOO,OOO in
cash, the figures show.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17
Gave Blooded Cattle.

LONDON, April 11.-Three hun
dred head of cattle, all Shorthoras
with pedigreed bulls, presented by the
British Royal Agricultural Society to
the Belgian government to help rural
reconstruction, have reacher Bruges.
300 more are to follow. In all $780,
600 is to be spent on cattle gifts for
Belgium, ard $500, 900 for France and
Serbia. An agent of the Society is
now in Serbia discussing distribution.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17
Paid the ~IJnemn1oved

LONDON, April 11.-Between the
armistice and Feb. 14th the Ministry
of Labor paid unemployment dona-
tons to 633,319 women. A fourth of
these have found work, 36,57S as do
mestic servants, 14,318 as clerks and
typists, 1902 as engineering hands
and 6,027 in textile mills.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17
Executrix's Notice

Notice is hereby given that letters
testalnentary upon the estate of
JACOB E. STAUFFER, Deceased,
have been granted the undersigned,
by the Probate Court of Audrain
County, Missouri, bearing date April
10th, 1919. All persons having
claims against said estate are required
to exhibit them to me for allowance
within six months after date of said
Letters or they may be excluded
from any benefit of such estate, and
if such claims be not exhibited with
in n year from the time of the pub
LEGATION of this notice, they shall be
forever barred. sat
RHODA BALLEW,
Executrix.
First insertion April II, 1919.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17
Judge DiveIbiss Dead.

RICHMOND, Mo-, April 14.-Judge
Frank P. Divelbiss of the Seventh Ju-
dicial Circuit, who was stabbed twelve
times with a pocket knife in the cir
cult clerks office in the Ray County
court house by Robert S. Lyon, editor
of the Richmond C~oncervator, April
Z, died at his home at z o'clock last
night.
Immediately after the death of
Judge Develbiss, Lyon was arrested at
his home by Sheriff C. w. Hidden.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17
FEAT j.
URES ARE DANDIES

On M days program we will have
the famous Banda Roma, an Italian
band of the same class as the Kryl,
an American aviator from the West
ern front, and an exhibition of bat
tle-fying under the direction of a
former instructor at Kelly Field.
The address of the day will be given
by Major Ray C. Bridgman, the
aviator.
The spectacular event of the day
will be the exhibitions of battle-fy-
ing by Lieut.. Mike H. Miller, former
instructor at Kelly Field, Texas.
Lieut.. Miller will fly here from the
town ahead of this on the Chautauqua
circuit.
Among the notable musical offer
ings will be the Boston Opera Com
pany, composed of real artists. Miss
Louise Stallings, the soprano of the
company, is conceded to be one of
New York,s greatest singers AMI is
being starred at the head of her own
company next season.
The nine White Hussars will put
"pep" into the program. This is the
highest priced popular company of
the size ever gathered together. Nine
novelty artists all in one company.
Garce Brewer, famous trombone ar
fist. Laura Townsley-no greater
trap-drummer and entertainer any
where. Bobby Dehne-famous lady
baritone, and six others of like ablli-
ty, giving a program that will remind
you in general of the Royal Dragons
of two years ago.
Chicago Saxaphone Sextette and
Orchestral company organized by
Bohumir Kryl famous bandmaster.
This company includes in addition to
the orchestra and saxaphone features,
a great xylophone player and a spec
~tacular cornet artist.
Abe Althea Players will be some
thing new-a company of six ladies
playing six violins. Their imitation
of pipe organ effects is wonderful and
an entirely new feature.
THE Melting Pot"
What about a play to follow at
Pays to Advertise" the high-water
mark of last years program? We
are to have one-ten great players
in the production of Israel ZangwiIl's
timely patriotic play, "The Melting
Pot" The cast will be the same as
last year, the New York organizer
saying that it is impossible to make
the cast stronger.
Timely Lectures.
Direct from the peace table where
he is sitting as special adviser, comesi
Sir John Foster Fraser, of England.
Sir John is one of England's foremost
journalists and shares with Lord
Northcliffe the honor of having been
decorated by the king for valuable
services to the Allies on the battle
fronts. Besides Sir John is a wonder
full platform speaker and will give
his "Remaking the Map of the World"
Frank Dixon, of the famous Dixon
family, will be here with his arraign-
ment, "The Greed of B~olshevism."
Detective Harry j. Loose, of the
Chicago force, with his thrilling story
Of crimes and criminals.
DIR. Medbury will have the honor of
being the only lecturer ever frepeat-
ed on Redpath Chautauquas two years
in succession.
Governor Geo. A. Carlson, of Colo
RADIO, a man of iron and energy, will
speak on "The Price of Progress"
Smith Damron, the potter; Roderitk
Dundonald, the Scotchman; Raphael
Emanuel, the Mespotamian, will be
among the speakers.
The children's work will center
around "The Magic Piper"
Dates will be Aug. "a to Aug. so
inclusive.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17

LONDON, April ia bent 1912
half-penny, which a London soldier
carried through the Crimean War,
his four years in France, had been
carried through the Crimean War,
when it was dented by a Russian bull
let, by his father.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17
Many Marry English Girls.

LONDON, April lit is said that
over 10000 soldiers of Canada, Aus
tralia and South Africa have married
English girls, who have gone, or soon
will go to the dominions where women
were scarce before the a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17

j. G. Lakenan has purchased from
Gallaher & Streif the lot just north Ct
his home on South Jefferson street
formerly occupied by the Baptist
parsonage. This is a splendid piece of
property and will materially add to
the beauty of the handsome Lakenan
home ,one of the finest and prettiest
In this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17

John R. Barker, Battle Creek, Mich,
writes Il was troubled with heartburn
indigestion and liver complaint until
| began using Chamberlain's Tablets,
then my trouble was over" If you
are troubled with indigestion or con-
~stipation give the ma trial. They will
do you good, Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Coatsworth
have received a wire from their son,
Sergt. Leonard Coatsworth announ-
cling his safe arrival from overseas at
Camp Mills.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17

Daughter for Capt. and Mrs. Biggs.
Captain and Mrs. Lloyd W. Biggs of
Fl. Sam Houston, Texas, announce the
arrival of a daughter born to them
Friday. Mrs. Biggs will be remem-
bered as Miss Rachel Hamilton of this
city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17
Fined Enr Profteering.

LONDON, April 11.-For selling
c at 4 cents over the fixed whole
sale price, a firm of wholesale grocers
has been fined $500 and costs in so
different summonses.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17
Mrs. Emmons Proves Good Shot.

Robbers had better fight shy of the
Russell Emmons neighborhood. Mrs.
Emmons} saw a rat Monday morning
and proc uring her rife fired one shot
at the rodent killing it instantly.
Some of her neighbors were quite
frightened until they found out what
she was shooting at. Since they found
how good a shot she is, they are
not. afraid of burglars in that neigh
borhood.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17

A horse belonging to Bruce Piper
was struck by the switch engine, early
Saturday morning, and its leg was
broken. The animal had to be killed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17

The Ledger would like 10 know the
post office address of G l.. Padgctt,
formerly head of the Mexico Business
College.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17

Bulk garden and flower seeds, cab
bage, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, pepper
plants at "Greenhouhe.' d-e-o-d Swift
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17

R. F. Walton, editor of the Arm
strong Herald was in Mexico Thurs
day evening. He was registered at
the Hotel Hoxsey.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17
STATEMENT OF THE OWNER
SHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCU-
LATION, ETC, REQUIRED BY
THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF
AUGUST "a, 1912.


Of the Mexico Weekly Ledger, pub
lished weekly at Mexico, Missouri for
April first, 1919.
State of Missouri,
SIS.
County of Audrain,
Before me, E. F. Elliott, Circuit
Clerk in and for the State and county
aforesaid, personally appeared l.. NJ.
WHITE, who, having been duly sworn
according to law, deposes and says
that he is the Editor of the Mexico
| Ledger, and that the following is, to
the best of his knowledge and belief,
a true statement of the ownership.
management (and if a daily paper,
the circulation), ETC., of the aforesaid
publication for the date shown in the
above caption, required by the Act of
August "a, 1912, embodied in section
443, Postal Laws and Regulations,
printed on the reverse of this form,
to wit:
L. That the names and addresses
of the publisher, editor, managing
editor, and business managers are:
Publisher R. NJ. White & Son, Mex
leo, Mo.
Editor L. NJ. White, Mexico, Mo.
Managing Editor l.. NJ. White,
Mexico, Mo.
Business Manager, L. NJ. White.
2. That the owners are: (Give
names and addresses of individual
owners, or, if a corporation, give its
name and the names and addresses of
stockholders owning or holding l per
cent or more of the total amount of
stock.)
R. NJ. White, Mexico, Mo.
L. NJ. White, Mexico, Mo.
3. That the known bondholders,
mortgages, and other security holders
owning or holding 1 per cent or more
| of total amount of bonds, mortgages,
or other securities are: IF there are
none, so state.)
NONE.
4. That the two paragraphs next
above, giving the names of the owners
stockholders, and security holders, if
any, contain not only the list of stock
| holders and security holders as they
appear upon the books of the company
but also, in cases where the stock
holder or security holder appears upon
the books of the company as trustee
or in any other fiduciary relation, the
name of the person or corporation for
| whom such trustee is acting, is given;
| also that the said two paragraphs con-
| tain statements embracing atlantis
full knowledge and belief as to the
| circumstances and conditions under
| which stockholders and security
holders who do not appear upon the
books of the company as trustees, hold
| stock and securities in a capacity
other than that of a bona fide owner;
and this affiant has no reaso to be-
lieve that any other person, associa-
ton, or corporation has any interest
| direct or indirect in the said stock,
| bonds, or other securities than as so
stated by him.
5. That the average number of
| copies of each issue of this publication
| sold or distributed, through the mails
| or otherwise, to paid subscribers dur
ing the six months preceding the date
shown above is
None required of weekly paper.
L. M. WHITE.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 4th day of April, 1919.
(SEAL) E. F. ELLIOTT,
Circuit Clerk.
(My commission expires Dec. 81,
1000
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17
To Continue War Bonus.

LONDON, April 11.-Ealing, a
London suburb, has decided to con-
tinue its war bonus of $25 a year for
each child of married school teachers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17

Sgt. Jesse Kelly CT Camp Dodge, Ia,
was registered at TIE Hoxsey Hotel
Thursday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17

Mrs. Robert Ferris and son of Lad
donia were registered at the Hoxsey
Hotel Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17

J. B. Arthur is home from a bus
mess trip to New Orleans.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17

R. R. Buckner is home from Excel
sior Springs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17

T.B. Brady of the National Bank
of Commerce of Kansas City was in
Mexico Thursday calling on the banks
of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17

E. L. Koontz of Fulton made a bus
mess trip to Mexico Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17

Seeds, best quality bulk garden
seed.-Greenhouse. d-e-o-od & wifi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17

C. E. Reppel of Moberly was here on
business Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17

Mrs. Mamie Craig continues to i'm
prove.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17

Of the Mexico Weekly Ledger, pub
lished weekly at Mexico, Missouri for
April first, 1919.
State of Missouri,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17

my commission expires Dec. 81,
1929
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-04-17
His Stomach TrOuhIe Over

First insertion April II, 1919.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-09-09
A. R. c. GIVES QUEEN
LATEST STYLE HOSPITAL

Bucharest. Sept. -,Roumanian
and Hungarian wounded in the re-
cent fighting around Budapest have
been treated In an American mo-
bile hospital OF the most modern
type-the last word in war hospitals
for use In the field with a rapidly
moving army.
The type Of mobile hospital being
used f. that known, as the auto
chair" II Is hospital on wheels
IS huge automobile trucks equipped
with everything needful for war
time medicine and surgery. There
are automobile operating rooms, au-
tomobile sterllIzing equipment. ain
automobile laboratory. a pure water
machine with ice-making attach
Hent. an X-ray car, electric Hight
plant. steam heating plant, black
smiths repair shop and a complete
tent hospital which can be set up
anywhere in about two hours. SO as
TO accommodate about 200 men. who
have been wounded.
The hospital is a gift from the
American Red Cross to Queen Ma
rle of Roumania.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-09-09
SALOON FIXTURES
USED FOR COFF|NS

Los Angeles. Sept. 9.--The saloon
bars. both brass and mahogany, are
being used to make coffins. It be-
came known recently when a wreck.
ing company purchased several ma
hogany bars and their brass trim
mings from saloons which closed on
account of prohibition. The scarcity
OF mahogany caused the wrecking OF
the bars, the company said, and the
lumber is sold to caske; makers. The
brass trimmings are cast into hand.
les plated with silver and attached
TO the caskets.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-09-09
USE ORANGE JUICE TO
CHIiiSTEN NEW VESSELS

Los Angeles Harbor. Sept. 9.-or-
ange juice has taken the place OF
champagne at the christening OF
ships built in the yards OF the
southwestern Shipbuilding company
here. The West Neris. which re-
Gently slid down the ways, had bot
tie OF orange Juice broken over her
Prov and officials OF the company
declare that at future christenings,
the same substance will be used.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-09-09

For Information regarding freight
and passenger rates call at the office
OF the company. LundburR building.
or telephone 1871.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-09-09
TAXI

PALACE TAXl--Day or night serv-
ice with Maxwell car. Phonep 22-J.
Fenner & Newstrom. "a
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-09-09

Agents Authority to Sell"-book
OF so blanks. soc. Courier office.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-09-09
The California and Oregon
Coast Railroad Company
TINE CARD
Effective Nov. 10. 1918.

Trains will run Tuesday. Thursday
and Saturday
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-12
REINFORCE U. S.
ARMY IN RUSSIA
Gen. Richardson and Engi-
neers Reach ArChangel

WASHINGTON. April 1.-THE
American cruisers Galveston and
Chester. which. according to press
dispatches. arrived at Murmnnsk
Tuesday. had on board two compa
MES OF railway engineers and Brig.
Gen. W r. Richardson. who will
command the American forces IN 81
IBERIA.
The situation 81 the American
troops In the Archangcl region.
where IA company Of American troops
refused to go TO the front about ten
days ago. will be Immediately reiicv.
ed BY the arrival Of Gen. Richardson
and the engineers who were ordered
10 Russia "A tho time that II Was de
cided 10 withdraw all American forces
from that country.
with the arrival Of the two Ameri-
can cruisers. the American naval
forces In the Nurmnnfk region have
been increased 20 three vessels. ana IL
appears certain that these will soon
BE- supplemented b. number OF
Eagle boats and subchahers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-12

lies That n. they viii threaten to
boiaheyize Themselves. and try 10 get
the French ana Italian workmen 10
Join them. But II does not seem pos.
Hlble. in view 81 the Germans love Of
system and order. the government
would quit cold
lnasmuch hs the workmen are dis.
armed and cannot fight. the only
thing able 10 force out the new gov.
eminent would he "A tremendous
strike much larger than the present
one-which most observers believe
the radicals will be unable 10 swing.
4 message from Danzig today re
ported railway strike In that dis
trict. The strikers. numbering 20.
900. ARE demanding establishment OF
a soviet republic and an alliance with
Russia and Hungary Three persons
are reported TO have been killed IN "A
clash between strikers and soldiers
who were guarding "a square In front
of the principal railway station.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-12
Present New Club
House for Sailors

The ncw clubhouse constructed by
the war camp community service VIII
b. formally presented 10 the msr'
chant marine sailors at the West go
attle training station. Saturday night.
Tn. presentation will b. made By w.
c. Weir. and the building will 10 ar.
cepted BY W. J. Cummings. for the
shipping board. J. A. Wakefield win
represent the West seattle people al
the Informal ceremony.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-12
Better Keep Away
From This Farmer

~. ~. Sessions. OF Kirkland. r. an
Infatuated man.
Sessions hI,chcd old Dobbin 20 his
rig Saturday morning. and drove Into
the city with 30 pounds OF fresh but.
ter 10 sell 10 commission house. lie
left the rig at Second ave. and Sen.
eca at for few minutes. He found
Dobbin and the rig intact when he
returned--bui the butter was gone.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-12
BIG 4 MEN TO
FORM LEAGUE
viii Cooperate With A. F.
OF L. and Farmers

A state meeting Of members 81
the "Big -Four" railway Brother
hoods win be- held sunday after
noon and evening In the Forroaters'
hall. 1928 i-2 First ave. 10 unity
the political organizations turnout
the state In "A Welfare league. The
League viii cooperate with the
American Fedcrntion ~ Labor and
the Farmers union and grange.
Tho meeting ia expected 90 star,
an organization 20 be- cvVeciivc Ia
the next national campaign
Public ownership 81 railways viii
be discussed 10 determine the sentl-
mont Of tho railway men Of the
state.