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The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-10-17

Wise is the Weston citizen who
has laid in his winter coal and paid
his subscription to the home paper
for year in advance.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-10-17

Although deeply and continually
moved anent h. C. of l., we are yet
unable to work up much sympathy
for the bald-headed man over the
increased cost of hair cut.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-10-17

Remains of a man 90 feet tall
were discovered in Mexico, and he
must have been pretty long in the
ground.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-10-17

Turn back the hands of your
clocks and watches October 26, or
thereafter you may not have the
time.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-10-17

Congress cannot repeal the law of
gravitation; cider apples are fall
ing, and there is bound to be some
cider.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-10-17

Cutting n pie Into seven pieces and
charging II cents portion should
tend to populariEe Ice cream nnd
pudding.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-10-17

Iiow would you like to hc pos'nlnn
while the government II delivering
those i25.pound food packNgrsf
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-10-17

The ultimate consumer doesn't com
sumo as much as he did, and he Is
much more ultimate about 1t.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-10-17

MIX prorltccrs do not care how the
babies find 10 cents quar-. for MILK
knowing that the babies must nnd II or
stnrvc.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-10-17

Think of ten.story automobile ho-
tel, and old nobbln In all his years OF
faithful service never saw u tcn'story
livery stable
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-10-17

A pedigree with each article showing
what Il cost the manufacturer Tho jon
her aud the retailer might help some
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-10-17

Even II you have lost your food
saving cards. you can no doubt r"caU
the subject matter aud net accordingly
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-10-17

Tho question Is. what lid tho prof
ltecrs expect under the circumstances
"A distinguished service mcdnlf
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-10-17

pcpnrtmen, ot labor statistics re-
port the first decline In food prices
one-halt ot | per cont. Can't they
mike Il 2.Th1
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-10-17

Even the wiscst NJ the economists
have not yet figured out how strikes
Rre going To reduce tho cost Of living
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-10-17

A girl doesn't like the idea OF work.
ing for living unless she is married
to a shiftless man.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-10-17

Boston poultryman promises to
produce super-chicken, but we
think we've seen her already.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-10-17

Thinking up issues for the 1920 cam
paign naturally becomes fascinating
occupation at this time.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-10-17

1t is a poor hand, in these profteer-
ing times, that does not contain at
least one accusing finger.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-10-17
ADVERTISING RATES

Regular, per inch per insertion .l5C
Transient, per inch per insertion. 49, zoe
Locals, per line per insertion. l0c
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-10-17

II your war garden is In good condl'
tion It should help very materially to
swat the high cost Of living.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-10-17

There Is blame enough for all. No
one profiteer or set of prOfiteers should
be permitted to monopollze It.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-11

he expects to market here late next
fall. In past years Mr.. Harrison
bought his stockers and feeders at St.
Louis but last season decided to give
the west a trial and got all his thin
calves at a Missouri river market.
While here last week he said the trial
had fully convinced him that he could
get a better lot of calves at st. Louis
than he could in the west consequently
he laid in his full supply this time at
our market. Mr.. Harrison, it will be
recalled, completed last week the mar
keting of six loads of baby beevts
here. He sold four cars at $1,000 per
cwt., and two loads at $19.25. Never
before in the history of this market
has an offering of so many cattle
brought as much as Mr.. Harrison's av-
eragcl, a total Of t36 head clearing
above $1,000. In 1918 Mr.. Harrison
emf his fat yearIings to Chicago but
The fact that he came back to St
Louis this year is conclusive evidence
hat ho is satisfied that this is the
a9r. waary h. obtained the best re.
ults-Iive Stock Reporter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-11
Y ITEMS.

Gather Berry hauled hogs to Rush
Hill last week. - Nh. and Mrs. ]. c.
Hagan shopped in Laddcn;a Wednes-
day. = Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Doehlin, ST.,
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. W. l.
Britt Wednesday and Thursday. -
Fred Roth was in Rush Hill on bus
mess last week. - Henry Erdel haul
ed corn to Rush Hill last week. -
Mrs. Jesse shopped in Laddonia
Thursday. - Fred and Emil Doeblin
are aiding W. l.. Britt build an addi-
ton to his house. - Cleve Young
hauled oats to Mexico last week. -
Otto Alderman hauled corn to Rush
Hill last week. -- Little Clayton En-
del was seriously i'll last week. -
Ralph Leritz hauled corn to RusE
Hill Monday at $1.30.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-11

Com gathering Wa not very 90
4bc mast week as the ice was SO bad
Tho ..ats for Salt River church which
have been in Edgar Sims barn VIII oe
removed Monday by Joe Smith and
piny,c WooIery and others to be
mined and put back in place. Basil
Smith went to st. Louis Sunday 20
visit his brother, Will and had not re-
turned Monday morning, Hope ne
found him better. - Joe Berrey ana
wife were Sunday visitors Of zoe
Showers and family. - Ruth Edwards
who is attending school at COLUMBIA
visited home folks over Sunday aid
attended church at New Hope -
CpnclIe Denham and grand mother
Mrs r.. J. Jerman, are visiting in Gen.
tralia for a few days. T. F. Den
ham lost a nice young horse last week
II got its head caught in the barn
some way and hurt it so bad 1t coulo
never stand on it's feet any o ano
finally died. Lory Shock and Wifi
woro at his fathers, Robert Shock:
Sunday. - Henry Willmoth and fam
;lv were at j ohn Beatty's Sunday -
Salt, River ladies furnished the din'
rer at the Freeman and Roberts sal'
and made SGT. 1t wasn't a very goo'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-11

We are glad to boast of one real
farmerette near Rush Hill. Miss Sadie
Martin has been helping her brothers
husk corn.-Martinsburg Monitor.
D. D. Sullivan, the famous chicken
breeder of Martinsburg, won the fol-
lowing prizes at the Kansas City Poul-
try Show. The list of the winnings
are as follows: Cocks, LIST. Bird and
5th; Hens, 1st, End and 9Th; Cockerels,
list, 4th and 5th; Pullets, list, End and
9Th; Old Pens, LIST and End; Young
Pens, list. Best display and all Special
prizes.
Elliott and billiard of Mexico were
awarded second and third premiums
on pullets at the state poultry show
held in Marshall December 2 to g..
They we're also given an additional
prize on their second pullct for special
color.
Several live pole cats which had
.'A-.p trapped by Lawrence and Ray
mand Arons, and werc being kept in
a cage, were stolen one day last week.
With furs at the present LiGh prl,e
This is quite a loss for these lads
MarliUslurg Monitor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-11

The Rev. John +. Abbott, n Of the
prominent pulpit orators and evan
cclists of the Presbyterian church, is
holding a most successful meeting at
the Benton City Presbyterian church.
The attendance is good and much spir-
itual benefit is being derived.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-11

ALL of the local social service WORK
is done through the local social service
organization. The Red Cross does
none of this work where there IS an
organization in charge. Red Cross
work along this line has only to DO
with the families of soldiers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-11

j. W. Coakley, of this city, has an
interesting sermon lcatlet which he
picked up in the Baptist church in this
city Sunday morning June 20, 1879
and which contained an outline Of the
sermon of the pastor, the Rev. j. y.
Murphy, to be used that day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-11

The Catholic Bazaar will last
the remainder of the week and close
Saturday with a big chicken dinner
in the K. of C. Hall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-11
Christmas
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our stock.
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A large line of Popular Copy
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-11

Mrs. John A. Brooks AMI children,
of vandalia, have been the guests ot
Mexico relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Davis, of WAX
enda, Mo-, have been visiting Mexico
relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-12-11

For insurance in the very best COM
panies call on A. C. BARNES & SON.
299-3t W.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-11-28
Became Rundown
Followed by Rheumatism

Flint, Mich. :-"Several years ago I
became very poorly and finally had rheu-
matism so thai couldn't walk for several
months. doctored with four of our local
doctors with very little relief. if any, and
used some two or three different patent
medicines. got no better. My friends
thought / wasn't going to get well at all.
/ was clear discouraged and when / read in
the paper of someone in my same condition
who had been cured by taking DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery didn't believe
a word of it but was giving what little
money l had to the doctors anyway and
thought l might as well give DIR. Pierce a
little, so | got $500 worth of the Golden
Medical Discovery and the little Pleasant
Pellets and took them. By that time /
was SO much better that I kept on and
was so well hardly knew myself. My
friends were surprised. Of course | told
them all did was to take the Discovery
and take good care of myself. Now this is
all straight truth. MRS. THEO. PACK,
1861 Stever Ave.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-11-28
But Her Eyes Were Upon My Face,
as Though Seeking to Read the
Meaning of My Sudden Action.

have discovered already our means of
escape and procured boats. My prin-
cipal hope is that they may take it
for granted that we have chosen the
easier way and gone downstream. If
SO we shall gain so much more time
to get beyond their reach"
''But why have you chosen the
northern route? Surely you had a
reason"
Certainly; it was to deceive them
and get out of slave territory as quick
ly as possible. There are friends in
this direction and none in the other.
If we should endeavor to flee by way
of the Ohio we would be compelled to
run a thousand-mile gantlet. There
are slaves in Illfnois-it has never
been declared a free state-but these
are held almost exclusively in the
more southern counties. North of the
river the settlers are largely from
New England, and the majority of
them hate slavery and are ready to
assist any runaway to freedom"
"But you have spoken of man
Amos Shrunk-WhO is her
"You have certainly heard rumors,
at least, that there are regular routes
of escape from here to Canada?"
eyes; it has been discussed at the
house. I have never clearly under
stood, but do know that slaves dis
appear and are never caught. I was
told white men helped them"
"It is accomplished through organ
lied effort by these men-Black Abo-
litionists, as they are called-haters
of slavery. They are banded to-
gether in secret society for this one
purpose and have what they call sta
tons scattered all along at certain
distance apart-a nights travel-from
the Mississippi to the Canadian line,
where the fugitives are hidden and
fed. A station keeper, am told, is
only permitted to know a few miles
of the route, those he must cover-the
system is perfect, and many are en-
gagged in it who are never even sus-
pected."
Sand this MANS he onew
'Yes-a leader; he operates the
most dangerous station Of all. The
escaping slaves come to him first"
She asked no further questions, and
after moment turned away, resting
back against the edge of the cockpit
with chin cupped in the hollow of her
hand. The profile of her face was
clearly defined by the starlight re-
flected by the river, and I found it
hard to withdraw my eyes. A move
ment by the negro attracted my at
tention.
There is small creek about four
miles above the Landing, SAM" 1 said
shortly. do you think you could
find itT
"On de Missouri side. sab? All
reckon All cud."
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-11-28
the work, handling that lad. I am

the work, handling that lad. I am
going now"
''He is col0red, is he nOt-a slave?'
"We can only guess as to that. But
he does not look to me like a hard
proposition. If | can only reach the
boat without being seen the rest will
be easy. Now is the proper time,
while he is busy tinkering with the
engine. You will stay here?"
eyes, of course; II could be of no
help"
She suddenly held out her hand, as
though impelled to the action by some
swift impulse, and the warm pressure
of her fingers meant more than words.
could not see the expression on her
face, yet knew the slender body was
trembling nervously.
"Surely you are not afraid?"
"Oh, no; it is not that-I-I am all
unstrung. You must not think of me
at ALL"
I realized the gravity Of my task,
and my eyes were watchful of the
shrouded figure / was silently ap-
preaching. / drew nearer inch by
inch, advancing so slowly and snake
like that not even the slightest sound
of movement aroused suspicion. APP
parently the fellow was engaged in
Oiling the, machinery, for he had
placed the lantern on deck and held
a lOng-spouted can in his fingers. His
back remained toward me as I drew
near the stern, and consequently I
no longer had glimpse of his face.
The wooden wheel of the boat, a
clumsy-appearing apparatus, rested al
most directly against the bank, where
the water was evidently deep enough
to float the vessel, and the single rope
holding it in position was drawn taut
from the pressure Of the current.
Waiting until the man was compelled
to bend lower over his work, utterly
unconscious of my presence, I straight
ened up and, pistol in hand, stepped
upon the wooden beam supporting the
wheel. He must have heard this
movement, for he lifted his head
quickly, yet was even then too late !;
already 1 had gained the afterdeck,
and my weapon was on level with
his eyes.
"Don't move or cry out - I COM
manded sternly. "Obey orders and
you will not be hurt"
He shrank away, sinking upon the
bench, his face upturned so that the
light fell full upon it, for the instant
too greatly surprised and frightened
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-11-28

to give utterance to sound. His
mouth hung open, and his eyes stared
at me.
"Who-who wus yer7 WharcIla
want yere?'
II am asking questions and you are
answering them. Are you armed?
All right, then; hand it over. Now put
out that light"
He did exactly as I told him, NOV
ing as though paralyzed by fear, yet
unable to resist.
"You are negso-a slave?"
"Yas, sab: Abs Massa Donaldson's
boy frum st. Louee."
HE is the sheriff.
''Yas, sah-yas, sab. Whar is Massa
Donaldson? Yer amt done bin sent
yere by him, reckon. Pears like
never see yer afore."
''No; but he is quite safe. What is
your name?"
"Sam, sah-just plain SAM"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-11-28
The lights slowly faded away ,n ne

-
far distance, finally disappearing alto
gether as we rounded sharp bend in
the river bank. The engine increased
its stroke, giving vent to louder chug-
ging, and I could feel the strain of the
planks beneath us as we battled the
current. This new noise may have
aroused her, for Rene lifted her head
as though suddenly startled and
glanced about in my direction.
'We have passed the village?" she
asked, rather listlessly.
"Yes; it is already out of sight.
From the number of lights burning /
imagine our escape has been discov-
cred"
sand what will they do?''-an echo
of dismay in her voice.
All fear of any treachery on the
part of the negro had completely de-
serted me, and I slipped down from
my perch on the edge of the cockpit
to place on the bench at her side.
She made no motion to draw away,
but her eyes were upon my face, as
though seeking to read the meaning
of my sudden action.
"We can talk better here" I ex-
planned. "The engine makes so much
noise"
"You have not yet explained to me
what we were to do. Your plans for
tomorrow
Because l scarcely have any," re-
piled. '"This has all occurred so sud-
denly I have only acted upon impulse.
No doubt those back at the Landing
will endeavor to pursue us; they may
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-11-28

Write for information to the
American ShOrthorn Breeders Association
13 Dexter Park Ave. Chicago, AL.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-11-28

but have never had one of these spells
since took the first bottle of DR.. Pierce's
medicine. / can recommend these medi-
cines judging by what they have done for
me. have also written DR.. Pierce's In
valids' Hotel, in Buffalo, N. Y, in regard
to my case and have always received prompt
replies and much valuable information in
regard to my particular case."-JOHN G
JOHNSON, 1917 Tower Ave.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-11-28
Use a ShOrtlfOrn Bull

You will increase the
weight and improve the
quality OF your calves by
using a registered Short
horn bull The calves will
make better gains and sell
for more per pound at the
market. The heifers will
make better breeders and
better mixers. Shorthorn
steers top the beef markets
and the cows make high
milk records.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-11-28
The Devils Own comes
to life
(To BE CoNTINUED.)
Grease on WaIIpaper.

To remove grease spots from WALL
paper, sprinkle piece of blotting pa
per with carbonate of soda and press it
against the wall with moderately
hot iron. The blotting paper will abb
sorb the grease, while the soda pre-
serves the color Of the
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-11-28
"DoNT MOVE OR CRY OUT! OBEY oRDERs"
Copyright by A. G. McClurg & Co.

synopsIn 1882 Lieutenant
him
and OF Kirby
the
installing him forwarded
his
o
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-11-28

Oh the neaQ, On
nasal catarrh. \
used DR.. Pierce's
medicines for about
FIVE months, the
Golden Medical
Discovery and DR..
Sage's Catarrh
Remedy, and am
feeling better than
/ have in ten years.
I used to have
Soxyoro HaodachpS
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-11-28
| NBOUSdnd GlrHQ1l
PWCle0r theSkln;1F
Irwin CutlCurdN
| M Druggists; Soap, Ointment. Tscum Csc. each. MI
Using a Doorway.

M lused doorway makes an eff
Il dive bookcase. The door should be
case. Shelves can be set in the entire
door space or the lower half.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-11-28
Suffered from CatarTh

Superior, VISIT had been great
sufferer for about ten years with catarrh
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-11-28

Every time a man takes a tumble
he falls against his inclination.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-07

That's the commonest query these days on the street, and very natural one, too, con- sidering clothing conditions.
 When it was passe dto one very we'll known man this week. he came right back with, "yShat do you think?'
 One cEothes-v.ise chap in the crowd said: "Vyen I'll say that you bought t in New York. and paid not less than $65 for il. E know, because l did the same thing"
 Not SC you'd know l." the man replied. "Im not so easy. ! ho4ght this coat at Con- nors', and it cost me just $42.5O.'
 Everyone in the group was surprised. But that's nothing. We're surprising them all with the style, and snap, and fit and size in Overcoats-and at moderate price, too.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-07
Individually Tailored
 SuitS

The ''individual' tailoring that marks Stein-Bloch and Society Brand clothes al ways. Models are all new-distinctive- and many of them have just come into the store. Such Suits cannot be obtained in this city today for the low price we've put upon
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-07
Black KerSey and Gray Oxford
 (gVorCoasS

A dress coat in every sense-or, as the fash ion journals would put it, a gentleman's coat. Slightly form-tracing with silk velvet collars, and peak Iapels to give the proper touch to their conservative address. In regular sizes and stOuts-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-07
Mems ''Inlperial'' Union SuitS

Heavy weight, made in the custom way, in surfing fit and comfortable wear. A splendid grade of winter underwear-with a brand of quality. 32 to 46 chest. SneciAl value at
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-07
Goals de Luxe
 of Heather
 Raglan Style

A great coat for style, for protection, for service, for value. A Raglan model with one-piece sleeves, belted all around, styles with imported bone buckles and buckle on belt. 47 inches long, giving maximum warmth with minimum weight
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-07
Form Hitting B D3uDIe-BreaSted
 OverCOatS

The new Broadway model, prime favorite with men who favor a snug-trig coat, every line of which spells style. In plain blue, heather, oxford grey and brown. Beautiful ly lined and piped with changeable silk
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-07
$ sz4l25o
Mems Fine WOrSted SElirfS and Drawers

Medium weight worsted-just what men want for November weather. Well made, cut generously full, and in sizes up to 48. Very special a.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-07
And at a Price You're Will
||HOgU Much Did You Pay For YO1G7" Coat

While every clothing trying around high prices actually under dem We're selling Society Brand SenBoh and Elk Brand cloth close that the often rub together If profits third what they normally should be- there this compensation have sold m @T times the volume otherwise would have.
 Today the highest grade dhees the country attendance They
 They know outshnng this point growth and the business flo the fume s% ~r ., @ And we're building safely and surely splendid
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-07
A Fine, Heavy tNinleT' OvercOat
 for Boys.

The always popular Chinohilla In brown, grey and blue. Double breasted style, some lined with red flannel You cannot find a better overcoat for cold weather. Sizes 3 to years. Special value at