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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-06-13
RAISE OWN PAY

Boston, June 13.-The Senate yes
terday passed over the veto of the
Governor the bill to increase the
salary of members of the Legisla-
ture from $1,000 to $500. The vote
was 81 to II. Similar action previ-
ously had been taken in the House.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-06-13

2S5S-Here is a very becoming
model; just the dress for slender
figures. 1t will be pretty in organ
die, figured voile. foulard, duvetyn,
and gingham. A sash of soft silk,
or of material forms a smart
finish.
The pattern provides for two
STYLES of sleeve. 1t is cut in three
sizes: 16. Is and 20 years. Size IS
requires 4 y yards of 44-inch mater
ial. Width of skirt at lower edge
with plaits extended is about 1 SIS
yards.
A pattern of this illustration
mailed to any address on receipt of
10 cents in silver or stamps.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-07
RANKERS MADE
BEST OFFICERS
They Knew the DoughboyS'
Hearts, Soldiers Say,
BY Margaret Walter.

LONDON, March 6.--Two Yanks
Of the Second division. one Of them
marinc-,he division that is famed
for us fighting al Chateau Thierfy.
nclleau Wood, scissors and the
Champagne spent ,hfir leave in Lon
don. caught them in the American
Express company drawing yoney just
before starting back 10 France and
Germany,
SHAVE tails" was the topic Of their
talk, while waiting Tor the teller 10
get around TO them A new sor, OF
German rabbit, thought a listener
and exercised the license OF the pres,
10 butt IN. ,trt..
"Shaye tails are rev second leu
tenants" they informed. smiling They
had been comparing the fank shave
tails" Sfutting about London with
the variety they have ~ their division.
We've got a pretty good bunch
now. Ay said They weren't much
a, first. though We mean in their
relations with the doughboys The
graduates Of the officers training
schools were too ALFRED important
However, We lost most OF them ~
the first fighting, and then they pu'
in y. {. Os and men as shave tails
Some were sent 10 the army college
at Langfc'. some we're promoted right
on the spot They made fine lot
having been doughboys Themselves
and understanding doughboys. The
hest 'shave-,ail' in the world is a
Second division private from Jackson
Junction. Iowa. John Zack jr.. is his
name Say, that boy is whirlwlnd
What he says goes with US
when are YOU going home
God only knows They said that,
the comba, divisions would be demo-
bililcd first. and the Second, ,hat has
done As much fighting as anybody. is
still stuck We all feel We have had
a bad deal and we're saying SO in
every letter we send home Those
letters ought 10 stir up something
The two said the roads over which
the Yanks march into Germany arc
lined with clothes and blankets they
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-07

~ Authorization 10 this effect was
obtained by the third army today aud
from lhi, date on the Americans will
pay their way a, they g.. The money
10 pay the back bills and the bill, Of
the future will he fcqui,itloned from
Berlin, the army thu, relieving The
civilians OF the occupied territory from
taking the chance, Of collecting from
the German government
When the Americans eventually
start homeward no, ope piennig will
be owing 10 civilians %ho have claims
for services rendered or for billets in
hotels or houses or claims Of any
other kind IN connection with the up
keep Of the United States troops, 80
far as the army records are con
cefned
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-07
FRESH vIoSTABLIs.

Come Saturday and line Of Bakery CODA yss eas
satisfy wants less trouble and tsn yes seud ke
them yourself and you have tried the line you ~ (o
Three ioc Loavss of Mohsrs Drssl lss ~
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-07

Mihiel sector seal, whose head i,
,Insed with red, re.c'el the above
,alutalion
Neal r,,ogulled the prisoner dmly
q, man whom he had known At some
time IN the United states, bu, be.
cause he could not stop 10 talk 10 The
captive wa, never able 10 ascertain
his identity.
Neal said he was sure that he
played professional baseball against
tic prisoner Al one llnie Neal was
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-07

formerly on a baseball team at Bed
ford, Okla
Neal vas ,uyallIcI 10 tbs country
after being ,hcll.shoskcd in the ST.
Mihicl sector lie d, now stationed
at fort Ontario. ~ Y, aud at ihe
expiration OF his fuflough will return
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-07
Ssilings Re1umed

GALVESTON, Texas, March l.
Sailing, from this port 10 An,wose
were resumed yesterday after ms-
pension since 1914, with the depart
urc Of the Greysloke Castle for the
Belgian port
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-07
Hun Prisoner
Acquaintance
Of Local Boy
"IleIIO RedI" Greeting 10
Harold NJ, Neal on ST.
MihieI Front

Hello. Red"
Harold NJ. Neal live, At | Fast Sew
zenith street, when he nn'i away on his
Job with Uncle Sam While passing a
bunch OF German prisoners m the ST
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-07
pAY-AS-y0U-C0
RULE OF YANKS
Army III Germany 10 Leave
No Unpaid Bills,
NnY The Asroclnted pr,.nl

tBy The Associated PrsH)
COBLENI, Thursday, March B.
Al indebtednc" contracted by Amer
icans within the occupied territories
Of Germany will be paid immediate
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-07

We are proud OF Our American war
record. and VIC are gong 10 complete
our tasks. One Of them IS paying our
incrme tMes
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-07

there for . physical esaminatIes. U
he passes successfully he will BE- de-
charged.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-07

Don't forget Cs,ely, Annivsyssry
opening, Saturday March nh. Every.
thing new At tlis busy store. Rssd
al on Page NJ. (Adv.)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-07

throw away. They djlled US up
with too much stuff" they said. I'VE
couldn't be bothered with It.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-07

Simeon 6. GeJfio,'. Oklahoma Git
hoy, has been commended for braverl
IN a citation issued by Josepf'us Dan
icl,, secretary OF the navy The eta
ton i.llowed Gerriotts volunteering
10 submit TO experiments in the naya
hospital at Chelsea. Mas. 10 deter
mine the cause and prevention OF IN
ilucnia
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-13

trict, to meet and mingle with the
people and exchange views on public
questions. Since we entered the war,
congress has been constantly in ses-
sion, and | have been denied this
pleasure.
"The war is over, and congress
faces the Herculean task of passing
reconstruction legislation. Two mat
ters prominently stand out, and upon
their correct solution, in my judg-
ment, largely depends the peace, hap
piness and material welfare of uor
country. As your representative.
you are entitled to know my views on
these questions, hence this letter.
"The War Department has asked
for an army in peace times of 500,-
900 men, with a provision for con.
pulsory military service, or training.
This army to cost the taxpayers over
O,000,00O.O0 per year. Any law
passed by congress for compulsory
military training applies to the negro
as well as the white, and if such a
law is enacted, the negroes will be
withdrawn from the several com
munities, and carried to military
posts, and given military training
and instructions in the use of fire
arms. In my judgment, this is the
worst thing that could possibly hap
pen to the South. Inexorably con
vinced that the welfare of my section
and country will be injuriously af-
ected by compulsory military serv-
ice, in time of peace, I cannot vote
for it. I believe l voice the senti.
ment of a majority of the people OF
the district, and will be glad for an
expression from you on this sub
ject.
"The other question is public own
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-13

ership of Railroads. Since the gov
ernment took them over, passenger
rates have been increased about so
per cent, freight rates from 25 per
cent to over 100 per cent; and not
withstanding this additional burden
IN the way of passenger and freight
charges being placed upon the con-
suming public, congress has appro-
priated out of the public treasury,
raised by taxation, 81, ,250,00O, 100000
to meet the deficit caused by the
government operation of railroads.
At the present time, the receipts
from the railroads throughout the
United States lack one million dol
lars per day of meeting the operat-
ing expense, and the interest on their
bonded debt. AS long as the United
States holds them this enormous
deficit will have to be met by the tax
payers from an appropriation direct
from the federal treasury, or by
again increasing passenger and
freight rates. Since the government
took over the railroads the operating
force has been increased 100000 men
No private property can be taken by
the government without paying for
it. To buy the railroads will require
twenty billion dollars; if the govern
ment should issue bonds for this
amount, the annual interest will be
nearly one billion dollars, to be rails
ed by additional taxes. It is unjust
for the public to bear this burden
In my judgment, the government
control of railway transportation has
proven itself expensive and ineffi-
cient, and think the welfare of the
country will be best subserved by
their return to private owners, to be
operated by them under strict feder-
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-13
CRISP AGAINST
U.S.OWNERSHIP
OF RAILROADS

Congressman Chas. R. Crisp has
come out against universal military
training and public ownership of
railroads in letter which he has just
sent to his constituents in the Third
congressional district. Following is
a copy of his letter:
Our government is a representa-
tive one, and since | have had the
honor to be your congressman, it has
I been my practice to go over the dis
/ ~~~~~~-~-~~I~-~~~~-~~~ ~~~~~0-~o~-~-~~-~~~~~-~- -
I had read somewhere that it was the
wife's fault if her husband spent his
/ evenings out-that it was because
he was not interested and entertain
I ed at home. But I don't believe who
/ ever wrote that was young and had
married a middle-aged man with his
! habits all fixed.
/ A club is a habit like anything
else. At least his club was with Ev-
/ erett. | tried not to be unhappy
when he said he was going there,
tried tc think how better it was
than if he were going to see some
woman-like Walter Kemp did-but
often felt abused, neglected, be-
cause of that old club which seemed
to hold so much Of interest for him.
81 declare, if you aren't Jealous
of that poor mans club" Alice
Sloane with whom had become very
| intimate, teased. I had been grum-
bling that l couldn't get Everett to
play cards that evening because he
| had telephoned me he would not be
home for dinner; that he was going
to dine at the club.
Then she added; Seriously, San
dra, l think it is better for men and
women both occasionally to spend an
evening or several of them for that
matter, apart We get stale. Why,
heard a woman say the other day
that she knew what her husband was
going to say before he even opened
his mouth! Think how awful that
would be! I am always rather glad
when Duane gives me an evening by
myself-that is, of course, provided
know where he is. l fuss about and
look over lot of rubbish, and try
new ways of combing my hair-and
thousand and one things I wouldn't
do if he were at home"
"But you could no all those things
during the day, and so have the eve
ming to gether," 1 objected.
mo, couldn't! I'm always being
interrupted Then, too, it isn't half
the fun to do them days. but aside
from all that, Sandra, l love Duane.
| don't want him to tire of me. I
would feel terribly to have him say
he knew what | was going to say
every time | opened my mouth, as
that woman did of her husband. I
try to study and read too when | am
alone. A woman can't get by now
adays with the ease she used to.
There are too many of us, and some
are too clever by far.
''You funny girl. I didn't know
you were SO serious"
Serious! That's only sensible.
{ By the way, have joined a morning
reading club. Won't you go too?"
"Of course will I'd be delighted
too" Then I added: "That is, if
Everett doesn't object. He is rather
particular and difficult about some
things-where l go, with whom I as
! sociate. He thinks me baby yet,
even if l have big boy"
| "I'm f1attered that he thinks me
all right" Alice said laughingly, as
she rose to go. Don't forget to asl
him about the class; and don't be
jealous of his club"
"Tll remember; and I'll try not to
be jealous"
(TOuoOrrOuv- T11pio,, Hos q Mauy
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-13

to remain out. l had learned to play
a fair game and we occasionally ask
ed Alice and Duane Sloane to play.
You see, it is hard to entertain mid
die aged husband when you are
young. If you invite young people
he is bored; if you invite people his
age you are bored. But it dossn t
seem to make much difference IN
playing bridge whether one is young
or old If they can play fairly good
game.
tried in other ways, too, to make
our home attractive. | had practlsed
daily since he gave me the baby
grand piano, and occasionally we
would have a musical evening. /
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-13
ALICE SLOANE VISITS sANDR.
CHAPTER CXXIV.

IN spite of the fact that had come
20 like Irma Barton, l could not help
a feeling of relief when she was safe
ly married. I had been so jealous
of her-although without particular
reason-that just knowing she was
beyond Everett's reach was comfort
ing
One thing was sure. Everett re-
mained at home more often in the
evening. Of course her marriage
broke up the delightful card parties
she used to give-delightful to those
invited. And he had one less excuse
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-13

EORMERLY motorists had to depend
l. upon luck in their tire buying. Oc-
casionally lucky tire would give un-
usual mileage. Others of the same make
would blow out after 500 or 1000 miles.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-13

al supervision.
"Wil you kindly favor 0SoV VIII reneVe
views about this?" you in three hours 1O-tl
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-13
Now Stop Experimenting

Get your set of Millers NOW Once your car
is equipped with these uniform long distance rum
ners your tire troubles are ended.
Drive up any time and we will have pair of
Millers on your Car in jiffy Or simply call us
on the phone Don't take chance with others,
when you can be sure with Millers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-07-31
BURGLAR BUSY SAT. NIGHT
Allen Home on Calhoun Street Visitct
But Nothing Taken.

Burglars entered the home of ]. W
Allen on South Calhoun street about
1890 Saturday might but nothing
was missed.
Mr.. Allen had gone down town to
accompany his wife home from work
and upon their arrival at the house, q
light was noticed on the second floor.
Mrs. Allen went to the back of the
house and unlocked the back door
then returned to the front and noti-
fled the neighbors. When Mr.. Allen
entered the front door the burglar
down the door at the foot Of the stairs
and escaped through the back door.
After a thorough examination Of the
contents of the house it was found that
nothing had been taken.
When the police arrived, the in
truder could not be found. Later in
the night, however, neighbor saw
what he took kto be negro come out
of the Allen garden and run east down
the railroad track.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-07-31
.STE|NMAN WILL WAS
PROBATED TUESDAY
Will of Joseph Steinman Left All of
Property to Wife, Caroline
Steinmap
WIFE AND CHILD ExECUTRIx
After Death of Wife Different AlIOt-
ments Provided for Children and
Grand Children.

The will of the late Joseph Stein
man who died last Friday evening at
his home on North Western Avenue
from paralysis was probated in the
probate court office Tuesday morning.
In the will all of the property was left
to the wife, Mrs. Caroline Steinman.
After the funeral an dother debts
were paid he left the residue and re-
mainder of his property TO his wife.
After her death he willed that his
two daughters Clara and Daisy should
receive the home, certain lots in this
city and also two buildings in the
business part of Mexico, one facing
Promenade and theother facing Wash
ington. Upon the death of his wife
he desired that gift of two hundred
dollars should be given to his grand
son, John ]. Steinman. The remainder
of the estate, after the above provis..
ions had been carried out, should be
divided among his four children, Char
les M, Gus, Clara and Daisy Steinman.
Mrs. Steinman and his daughter,
Daisy Steinman, were appointed to
execute the will. After the death Of
Mrs. Steinman, he appointed Daisy to
carry out the provisions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-07-31
SUGAR JUMPS CENT AND A HALF
Local Dealers Say That Demand is
Greater This Year.

The price of sugar has advanced
from l to 1 and " cents a pound the
last few days according to the local
grocers. 1t is now selling at eight
pounds for dollar or IL and II cents
the pound while just before the last
raise the price was II and " cents
and less pound.
Grocers say that the demand fol
sugar this year is greater than it was
last and year before that, however
the demand just now is nothing like as
strong as it will be later. The can
ming season has not started in full
force as yet. Fruits and berries are
plentiful this year they say while last
year there was a great scarcity Of
both.
One of the local grocers says that
the cause for the raise in the price
of sugar in his opinion lies with the
larger jobbers above the wholesale
dealers. He says that the small whole,
sale dealers are not responsible be.
cause it is very obvious that f1ey are
paying the high prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-07-31
MEXICO AUDRAN COUNTY MISSOURI THURSDAY JULY 81 1919
LYCURGAs sIMMs DIES.
Dies at His Home Fifteen Miles From
This City Friday Evening.

Lycurgas Simms, IA years old and
one of Audrain's oldest residents, died
at his home fifteen miles southwest of
Mexico last Friday evening, near mid
night. Old age was given as the cause.
He had lived in Audrain county as a
farmer for the last forty-four years
coming here from Galloway county.
He was buried at Elmwood Sunday af-
ternoon at four o'clock. Rev. John H.
Hughes conducted the services.
Mr.. Simms married Miss Liza Winn
before coming to this county. Beside
her, he leaves five children: Annie
Kaufman, of Joplin; Mrs. Frank At
kins, of this city; William, Luther and
Curt Simms.
Mr.. Simms was one of Audrain's
best farmers and was greatly respect
ed by all who knew him. The Led
ger joins his many friends in extend.
ing sympathy 70 the bereaved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-07-31
AUDRA|N GOOD ROADS
At 8 CENTS AN ACRE

The Audrain county farmers will
only have to pay little over 8 cents
a year on each acre of land he owns
for the proposed 200 miles of hard sur
faced county roads. This result is the
maximum amount that each acre will
cost and is obtained by figuring with
the total number Of acres of farming
land in Audrain county and their total
assessed valuation as follows:
There are AL 1926 acres of farm land
in Audrain county with total asses
sed valuation of $7,218,528. At 10
per cent, the maximum amount under
the law that can be voted for hard
surfaced roads, these 431 1926 acres
will pay at the outside $721 1852, for
the proposed 200 miles of hard surfac-
ed roads. This means that the cost
per acre will be $1.67. But this
amount is to be paid in 20 years, then
the cost per acre each year will only
be little over 8 cents.
For example, a man who owns a
farm of 100 acres will pay about $685.
each year for 20 years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-07-31
MISS LAURA ROBERTSON
MARR|Es IN EAST
Popular Operate Singer of This City,
Becomes Bride of Franklin L.
Miller, of U. S. Army
is ARTILLERY MAJOR
Major Miller Attended the Missouri
Military Academy in This City
and is Well Known Here.

Major Franklin L. Miller, Field Ar
tillery U. S. A., writes the Ledger Of
his marriage July 21st, at Sound
Beach, Conn.,, to Miss Laura Robert
son, of this city, daughter of Mrs.
George Robertson, and a prominent
operate singer. The wedding comes
as a complete surprise to their many
friends, in this city.
Mrs. Miller is singing leading roles
with the Barcale Opera Co., of Ha-
vana, Cuba, and is appearing in the
some cast and singing opposite, in
several pieces wifi Henrico caruso
She is one Of Mexice's most charming
young women and for a number OF
years has been studying music and
singing with large operatic organiza-
tions in the East. The wedding was
to have been in the fall but is it was
impossible for Major Miller to secure
"leave" at that time the wedding date
was advanced.
Major Miller, who was in business
in Kansas City previous to entering
service, enlisted the month the United
States entered the war and from a
Captain of Cavalry with the seth
division at Camp Funston was rapidly
advanced to his present splendid Of
fee. He writes that at one time he
had charge of the Victory Bond cam
paign in educational institutions, and
that the Missouri Military Academy,
of this city, of which he is graduate,
was among the first twenty institu-
tions in the country in volume Of sales.
Major Miller has many friends here
and is young man of high ideals and
exceptional business ability.
The Ledger joins the many friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. Miller in wishing
them much happiness and success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-07-31
BENTON CITY CHAUTAUQUA
ATTRACTING LARGE
CROWDS-A SUCCESS
Hardin College Half Million Expan-
sion Campaign Presented to
Audience Sunday.

The Benton City Chautauqua Of
this year, is one of the most successful
ever held there and has attracted large
audiences. The program is a splen-
did one and every session has been
marked by large attendance.
The Hardin College Half Million
Dollar Expansion Campaign was given
good boost at Benton City Sunday
when Mr.. Nickerson and DR.. Million,
president of the College, spoke in be-
half of the big movement before a
large audience gathered in the chau-
tauqua tent. ]. w. Dowell, chairman
for this district presided and there is
every reason to believe this section of
Audrain County will do its share in
the intensive weeks drive to COM
mence Monday, August IL, in this city
and county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-07-31
COURT DOCKET FILLS.
Large Number of Cases Being Filed at
Office of Circuit Clerk.

The thirty-day suits are coming in
at the office of the Circuit Clerk in
large numbers during the last few
days allowed by law for them to be
filed. Saturday, August 2, will be the
last day allowed filing the thirty day
suits.
The suits filed are Of two kinds, the
thirty day and the fifteen day. The
thirty day ones are required to be
filed at least thirty days before the
first session of the court, and embrace
all damage and divorce suits. The
fifteen day suits must be filed fifteen
days before the first meeting of the
court and includes cases on notes and
accounts.
All indications point that the cir
cult court will have a very full docket
this term as the numbers of suits
filed thus far is more than is usually
filed this long before the court meets.
With the rest of this week for be-
lated attorneys to file their suits and
fifteen more days for the fifteen-day
suits, it looks as though the court
will be kept busy.