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New-York tribune., 1919-02-18
Thomas Defends Ford
Attack Made by Sherman of
Illinois Answered in Senate

WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator
Thomas, of Colorado, Democrat, in the
Senate to-day replied to the recent at
tack made upon Henry Ford by Sen
ator Sherman, of Illinois. The Colo
RADIO Senator praised Mr.. Ford's record
and said Edsel Ford claimed exemp-
tion from the draft because he was
needed to supervise the Ford com
pany's war construction.
Regarding the peace ship, Senator
Thomas said Ford Cleft his aggregation
of neur,otics, paid the bills and took
his medicine"
New-York tribune., 1919-02-18

legc Of employing counsel. Some did
so; others declined; but all, irrespec-
tive Of whether OF not they employed
counsel. were treated fairly as the de
partment never acts or allows any of
its officials to act as prosecutor, but
simply as an agency to ascertain the
truth. The right 10 resort to The courts
was not denied any os the aliens Some
Of them availed Themselves OF the op-
portunity. Most Of them preferred to
abide by the departments decision"
New-York tribune., 1919-02-18
House Military Heads Want
Favor for Enlistment Bill

WASHINGTON. Feb. l7.-Anticipat-
ing another fight in the House to-
morrow on temporary army reorganiza-
ton for the year beginning next July
the House Military Committee. by a
divided vote. to-day directed Chairman
Dent to apply for rule making the
committees proposed legislation au-
thorizing enlistment of half million
men in order on the new military ap-
preparation bill.
New-York tribune., 1919-02-18
OUern,a1a Committee
Is Told Ho,U Germany
Employed Bolshepiki
Neac York Tribune
W0ehiinotOn Pnr,1,,

WASHINGTON, Feb. IT. Roger E.
Simmons, forestry expert who trav-
allied all over Russia for the United
States government, gave new evidence
day before the Overman Investigate
ing committee that the Germans had
working agreement, with the Boil
sheviki and that they had carefully
picked out the Lenine group as the
New-York tribune., 1919-02-18

1t pays any man TO step
up to the better grade of
clothing.
Why waste money on
two poor suits when one
good one, we'll made, will
long outwear those two?
A little dearer IN first
cost but cheaper in the end.
The best of everything
men and boys wear.
New-York tribune., 1919-02-18

The ''"Cornposite" Derby
is built up like a composite
picture; it's the result Of
averaging all that's becon-
ing to the majority of men.
Fits and looks we'll on so
out of every 100.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27
BALLARD PLEASES A
Edison Tone Test Delighted Immense
Audience Here Wednesday.

A Miracle Concert was the recital
at Rialto Theatre Wednesday evening
by George Wilton Ballard, the well
known Metropolitan tenor. Not n
NJ Ballard but two sang to the spell
bound audience. This phenomenon was
accomplished by means of a graceful
cabinet, which stood on the stage be-
side the artist and matched his per-
Torrance, note for note and tone for
tone.
In the midst of Mr.. Billiards. initial
number on the program, his lips ceas-
( ed to move, but his song went on.
Slowly it dawned on the astonishoi
audience that the artist was no longer
singing though his voice came forth
to them as clear and sweet as before.
Again, he sang, and the audience only
knew it was the living Mr.. Ballard, be-
cause of the motion of his lips. j.
The climax of the Miracle Concert
came with the darkcning Of the room
I during one of Mr.. Billiards. selections.
/ The audience depended upon its power
of hearing alone in determining
whether his voice came in double vol
ume or only from the New Edison.
At first everyone doubted his own
ability to judge, but as his previous
proofs were orgotteninthe spell of the
song, they became more and more con-
WINGED that no instrument could sing as
this voice was singing, and that Nj.
Ballard was making no more breaks
in his own performance. Suddenly the
lights were snapped on. The audience
was astonished to discover that Mr..
Ballard was not there at all and the
the New Edison had furnished the song
alone.
The recital was arranged by the Pill
cher Jewelry Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27
Rev. A. E. Burch WEEDS.

The Rev. A. f. Burch, evangelist
orator who held a meeting in Mexico
four years ago, and is well known here
was married November l to Mrs. Iva
McAdams, of Rosedale, Kan, formerly
of Sedalia, according to an account re-
Gently printed in a Sedalia paper. The
wedding took place in Joplin where
Rev. Burch is now holding a meeting.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. George l.. Hale, pastor Of the
first Baptist church in Joplin, at the
home Of A. J. Burch, Rev. Burch's
uncle.
Rev. Burch's first wife died last
March. He now makes his home in
Kansas City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27
1854 T

The fifty-third annual convention of
the Missouri Sunday School Associa-
ton, held in Kansas City, November
10 to 81, was attended by 1854 regis
tered delegates, almost twice as many
as registered at the convention last
year. The following officers were
elected: President, VIM. H. Danforth,
president Ralston Purina Company, st.
Louis; vice-president, R. A. Long, pres
ident Long-Bell Lumber Company,
Kansas City; treasurer, Lansing, F.
Smith, president American Educa-
tional Society. J. W. Gallaher, of Mex
leo, was made one of the members of
the executive committee.
The theme of the convention was
"The Community" and special en-
phasis was laid upon Christianity as
a way of living instead of as a dogma.
Instead of a state convention next
year three regional conventions will be
held. and a statewide conference of
! state, county, city and district officers,
only, will be held. This change was
made because of the increased size OF
the state convention; the number OF
delegates which now attend it has
made it impossible to hold the conven-
ton in other then two or three cities
in the state.
It was decided to have another
statewide Go-To-Sunday-School Day
October "a, 1920.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27

The Chamber Of Commerce has re-
ceived a telegram from the North
American Air Line Association stat
ing that it is considering establishing
an aerial route between New York and
San Francisco with a station at Mex
leo, providing this city can offer the
necessary requirements. 1t was askel
that a meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce be called for Thursday
night, Dec. 4, at which time the prop
osition will be presented to it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27

REPRESENTATIVE WANTED
The largest exclusive manufacturers
Of Farm Power and Light Plants in
America desire to appoint a dealer and
distributor for this county. Applicant
must furnish first class references as
to ability and financial responsibility.
Our selling plan combined with gI-
gantic advertising campaign now on
will create a lucrative and permanent
business for the man who is success
full in measuring up to our require
ments. PHELPS ELECTRIC SALES
co, Suite 200, Title Guaranty Bldg,
St. Louis, Mo. wlt-p
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27

more than ten gallons of gasoline, up
less it is kept in a storage tank OF
steel, coated with tar. Not more than
60 gallons may be kept in a tank of
this sort; and if more than one tank
is kept on hand, a total of not more
than 1000 gallons may be stored.
Some exceptions are made for those in
the automobile business in order that
the tanks Of the cars may be kept
filled.
A petition to open Washington street
across the railroad tracks was filed,
and on motion of Mr.. Adams, was re-
ferred to the street and alley COM
mittee and the mayor. The petition
was signed by many business concerns
located on Washington street.
An ordinance regulating and licen-
sing wholesale oiling stations and pro-
viding for a license tax thereon was
given two readings.
On the motion or Mr.. Adams the
proposition of I. N. Bailey to deed 50
feet for a street and for the city to
vacatc a portion of a street in Wood
lawn Addition was referred to the
street and alley committee to MAKE
recommendations to the Council.
In the absence Of Mayor Harrison,
Mr.. Callahcr, mayor pro tenn, presided.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27

Mrs. w. w. Pollock and Miss Miriam
Glandon, who are visiting in Colorado
Springs, Colo, will sepnd ThanksgiV-
ing Day with DIR. and Mrs. 7. H. Win
ans.
Mrs. J. A. Clark, of Perry, is visit
ing Mrs. Alice Armstrong and Mrs,
Ollie Bates of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27
nlre. Rivers EntCrtains.

On Tuesday, November 18th, Mrs.
W. E. Byers entertained in honor Of
her aunt, Mrs. b. F. Newkirk, who is
visiting here from Newell, S. D. Those
present were: Mrs. Theodore Barnes,
Mrs. Richard Baker Mrs. &. w. Wood,
Mrs. ]. C. Webb and daughter, Louise
Webb, Miss Nora Hclwig, Miss Mary
Byers and Miss Leila Byers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27

AMERICA has no laws to reach the
Reds who are preaching the overthrow
of the government, according to Wash
ington dispatches. Perhaps not but II
there are not some soon, we'll hea,
more about the unwritten law OF
Judge Lynche's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27
4 4 A 4
FARMERS !
EXCHANGE ]
z


FARM WANTED:-I would
like to hear from owner of small we'll
improved farm, wanting to sell for
cash. R. HALLOCK, 1922 McCausland
Ave, st. Louis, Mo. 39-2t-p
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27

THE Missionary who has just re,
turned from Africa and expected 10
startle the world with the announce
ment that he had discovered a tribe
whose only language was grunts evil
IDENTIFY never was close to a lively foot
ball scrimmage.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27
REGULATES GASOLINE STORAGE

At a regular meeting Of the City
Council last night an ordinance was
passed regulating the storage, use and
handling Of gasoline. It provides that
no person or persons may keep on hand
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27

G @WANTED;-Dressed hogs, saus-
age, spareribs, back bones and lard.
Will pay highest market price. DICK
LANE, Mexico. Mo. 40-3t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27

THE woman who always wear q do
minering perfume seldom ever has any
other outstanding characteristic.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27

Hy WANTED:-Old sofa with
and back. No objection if out Of
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-11-27

repair, if frame is good. P. 0. Box 1G,
Mexico, Mo. w1t-p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28
ENGLISH HAVE
 SERVANT PROBLEM

London, Feb. 2S.-The need of do- mesttc servants Is so seriously felt in England since the girl servants be- came munitions workers that Lady Londonderry, President of the Wo- mems Legion, Is heading a weu-or- ganized movement for the employ ment as servants of large numbers of the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps, now being demobi1ized. About 1000 of the ''Waacs'' will be avail able for domestic work, it is esti- mated. It is hoped they will help to relieve the servant shortage.
 The chief points of the scheme" |" Lady Londonderry explained. "are 2 minimum wage, definite leave, inter change of work, badge and uniform and a system of probation.
 eve thought 1t best not to attempt to establish a stated working day, but two hours leave must be given every day, four hours on Sunday, and one- half day a week. Fourteen days holi- day, with wages, must be given each year.
 "AIl servants sent out by the Le- zion will consist at first of our own members, most of whom have seen three or four years war service. At present, we are confniIrg the scheme to servants that live in homes where they are employed but if 1t proves a success we shall undertake a sfrni- lar scheme for servants living out and for waitresses and hotel stafTs.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28
UNCRADED CLASS
 AT ELIAS HOWE
Pupils Possess Exceptional Talents for Artistic Work Many Are Interesting Characters.

At Elias Howe school on Clinton avenue. there is an ungraded class whose members are interesting little characters. The children do not pur- sue studic5 of any particular nature, but rather learn various things that are both interesting and educative Resides the regular school work which they do according to school principles. the boys learn the art of basketry, weaving, and the artistic secrets of the making of artificial flowers.
 Perhaps che flowers are, the chief attraction at the room where the class is conducted. On the teachers desk is a vase filled with the most beautiful daisies, that look so nat ural, that upon closer observation, an outsider would be totally surprised to find them artificial and the work of one of the students. Joseph kiI- lan. one of the members, is known throughout the school for the won derful roses he makes out of dainty pink crepe paper, that look exactly like tFe natural blooming @sprins flower. When the thrift campaigns . were on in the schools, Master Ki- Han, spent his leisure moments mak- ing roses which he sold for the pur- pose of buying thrift stamps. At the food sale held at the school today, some of his artistic flowers were on exhibition and sale.
 The teacher of the class takes special pride in a little Chinese fel- low who joined her class two months ago immediately after his ar rival to this country from Canton. China. The lad, ten years of age, is fast becoming AInericanized. He has already changed his name, Wong Quong Duck to Harry Wong and is the proud possessor a Chinese and Eng fish dictionary which he studies earn estly. He Is exceptionally bright and has already learned to read a little of the English. He has made several baskets from reed in Chinese style. and declares himself totally satisfied here, although his mother is in Can ton.
 The majority of pupils in the un- graded class, although they coNId rot get along in the regular classes, find themselves interested in the va Tiety Of work offered in the ungraded class and many of them have surpris- ed their tea0her with exceptional taI- ents that thoy possess.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28
LONG HILL TO
 HAVE FIRE co,
Meeting to Discuss Plans Will Be Held on Wednes-
 day Night.

Long Hill Is excited over the pros- pect of a volunteer fire company and a fire house wherein to house an auto chemical. The topic of conversa- ton in the next village north" is the meeting to be held next Wednes- Ae~ evening at 7:3O o'clock at gousay's shop to discuss plans. to which 6. .rryone interested Is invited %,le indications are that the fire con1- pseE and the fire house will be facts Ayfore .-Gmmer arrives.
 A,or a long time 1t has been the contention of some of the more pro- gressive residents that the village could support A fire company and paraphernalia. as well as, if not bet SBr than some other towns that have fire protection and, incidentally, the entertainments which volunteer fire companies provide during the winter season,
 x is argued that, aside from the churches, Long Hill has no conve- nient hall, no gathering place for en- tertainmolts, and that the upper floor of the fire house would provide such a place The supervision of the members of the fire company would be an assurance that such en- tertainments would be worth while and conducted as they should le-
 IL is probable that the new fire house will be made a community center and community affair, that the work of erecting 1t will be done by interested men and that the cost will not be great. Gyn1rasium facili- Hes, basketball games, dances, a pos sibuity of dancing classes, a slnginS school, educational addresses and possibly moving pictures twice or more a week, are in the air and all may be become facts If the project arouses the proper amount of inter est and is put through in a public spirited manner.
 At any rate Long Hin is to have fire protection and that very soon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28
GALL HARRISON
 TO SAVE CHICAGO

Chicago, Feb. 28.-A cry for help has been sent by this city to Carter Harrison, who was five times its mayor, asking him to come back from Franc. where he Is engaged in Red Cross work, and head a non-partisan ticket in the coming Mayoralty cam paign, on the platform of Save the city or we perishl"
 The appeal to Harrison was sent when it became known that Ma--or '.Big Bill" Thompson, whose loys v was seriously questioned two years ago, and who openly declared Chi cago is the sixth German city in the world" had won m overwhelming victory in the primaries and had se- cured the regular Republican nomina- tion.
 1t was announced tonight that Harrison would run on an indepen- dent ticket against Thompson Sweit- ger, the regular Roger Sullivan Dem ocratic candidate, and the rest of the field. The liveliest sort of 8 campaign and election is looked for.
 Thompson was re-nominated by an unexpectedly wide margin. His op- ponents were Judge Harry Olson and Capt. Charles E. Merriam. The best type of Republicans were behind Olson, but there Tere not enough of them. Merriam, though recently re- turned from France, did not score heavily, Thompson received 23, 900 more votes than both together, and 10000 more than Olson.
 All the newspapers here opposed him except the German language papers, His slogan was ''war prof iteers, trust, press and the poor man pays the bills.'' Newspapers. he said, were all in the interest of special privilege. The war record was at tackled by his opponents, his malad- ministration of the municipal bust ness shown up, but that did not affect him.
 Just one way remains the Trib- une says '"The field is open for a strong independent candidate. We should say one strong Independent candidate. Chicago had too many patriots in the Republican primaries. To many patriots clamoring to be mayor will produce the same sad re- suit in the election Chicago does not want a continuation of Big BilIisrn. Self sacrifice instead Of self seeking will save Chicago from it''
 States Attorney MacIay Hoyne Is a Democratic independent candidate. To date the other candidates outside of Thompson are Robert M. Sweitzer Democrat; Carter II. Harrison, h. dependent Non-partisau; John NJ Collins, Socialist, and John J. FItz- patrick, Labor Party. Fitzpatrick i. President O. the Chicago Federation of Labor, a subsidiary of the Ameri- can Federation
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28
MANGLEs HAND ON SAW.

While saving cord wood at the BroOklawn Country Club, yesterday, Leon Pollauf of Fairfield, severed his left thumb, and mangled, his left hand when he ripped and in re- gaining his balance struck his head against a circular saw, upon which he was working. He was given fNe- aid treatment and taken to St Vim cents hospital, by the Emergency hospital ambulance, pr. F. J. Keegan in attendance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28
HUN FORTRESS AS
 UNITED STATES CAMP.

Coblenz, Feb. 28.-A corner of tho fortress of. -Ehrenbreitstein, known as the gibraltar of the Rhine,'' just across the river from Coblenz, has heen converted into a "bed'' for an American observation balloon used GaiIy in making practice ascensions The fortress proper is occupied by several companies of pioneer troops but the balloon "bed" takes up only a small portion of the enormous Ock- prOmOntory.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28
NO TROUBLE.

Mrs. Soake-This is disgracefu1 it's enough to make me divorc5 you.
 MT. Soake-Don't trouble, m'dear Jush lesh have an armishfce to- night an I'll abdicate tom er''-- Sydney BuTletfn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28
FINE FOR RHEUMATISM
Musterole Loosens Up Those Stiff JOintS-DriVes Out Pain

Musterole Loosens Up Those Stiff Joints-Drives Out Pain
 You'll know why thousands usa Musteroie once you experience the glad relief 1t gives.
 Get jar at once from the nearest drug store. It is clean, white oint- ment, made with the oil of mustard. Better than mustard plaster and does not blister. Brings ease and comfort while 1t is being rubbed oni
 Musterole is recommended by many doctors and nurses. Millions of jars are used annually for bronchitis, Croup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, pleurisy, rheu- matism, lumbago, pains and aches of the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles. bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds of the chest (itoften prevents pneumonia.
 BOG and 60c jars; hospital size $2.50.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28

Van 1uver, British Columbia. - ~The Peoples Moderation Party was organized here today with the object of securing modiflcations in the liquor legislation Of this province. Of hcials of the organ ton said rep resenta l .ls would be made to the provisional government to allow sale of light wines and beer and the sale of liquor by the government under proper regulations.
 It is tntirnated that plans are under way for preparation for a monster pc tition to the government.-Wa-h hing ton Times.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28
CANADIAN "vFTS''
 FIGHT DRY LAW

Fredertckton, New Brunswick, Feb. 2S.---If returned war veterans have their way the Canadian dry law. to become effective May l, will be re- pealed, 1t was indicated recently iby the passage r resolutions by the To- cal branch Of the Great War Veter- ans Association asking fl better beer and light wines"
 The veterans say that the Canadian soldiers, while away making history expected O. greater reward when they returned home than a cup Of tea or a glass of blue milk"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-28

The average audience in 8 frst-class motion picture house is typcaly representative of the American spr
 1t; while it is good-naured it demands the best When thrilling dramas of love- war, and adventure
 folded before it, in which famous mi1Iiondolar stars perform prodgies of agility and valor, it is than generous in the matter of applause. When the Pic
 oriaI Weeklies transport in twinling to the four of the earth it is not at all backward about sounding it's appreciation. But when the changes
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-03
TACoNIC

Mrs. Frank O'Nell accompanied her husband to her home in New
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-03
NEWS from NEARBY F0WRS

chauffeur's cottage on their newly acquired property on Highland road in the spring.
 Miss Armeda Benson, the substi- Ttuts teacher in the East Middle dis trict the past several weeks, has re- turned to her home in Barkhamsted, where she will spend the Easter va- cation with her mother, Mrs. Charles Simons.
 Mrs. Herbert E. Blanchard has returned from Waterbury, where she has been spending several days with friends.
 Charles W. Greene has purchased one of the Edmund Brown ho .ses on Emerson street and is moving his family there from the Curtiss prop ertv on Terrace View.
 The storm Friday afternoon pre- vented the townspeople from attend ing the sale at the school but the children and teachers bought cake and candy to the amount of $21 and generous lady in the town contri- buted $20, making a total of $41.
 The schools in town closed Friday for the usual spring vacation and will reopen April 2. The out-of- town teachers have left for their respective homese. Miss Eula Dodge of Moire, N. Y. who broke her ankle during the Christmas recess, will re- sume her duties at the Center school when the spring term opens. Miss ! Armeda Benson of Barkhamsted, who has been substituting at the East Middle school, will teach the Wallins hill school, outside of Win sted, during the coming term, as a substitute for Miss Helen Farnand, a former teacher in this place, who is obliged to give up her work be- cause of poor health. ! Lieut.. Lester M. Curtiss, who re- turned from overseas several months ago, is spending a 15 days furlough with his father, L. J. Curtiss, from Camp Knox, where he is stationed awaiting his discharge from the service. Lieut.. Curtisss and the 81st field artillery, to which he belongs had just reached France when the armistice was signed.
 Prof. Michael 1. Pupin of Colum-
 bia university was one of 474 pas
 sengers who sailed for Liverpool
 Saturday on the Baltic.
 Mrs. Fred E. Dewey has been visiting relatives in New York city
 Miss Helen Dewey is home from he1
 school in Canaan this week. 1 William F. Stearns Jr. is home from Amherst college for the spring vacation. *>r