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Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-03-11
JAIL IS EMPTY
FOR FIRST TIME

The sheriff of Audrain County, for
the first time since he has be4h in
office, is having to be chore boy and
"flunky" around his own establish
ment because the change in the times
has robbed the Jail Of all its prison
ers The emptiness of the domain over
which J. G. Ford rules supreme is a
thing unprecedented in the history Of
Audrain County. Never before has
there been a time when the Jail stood
idle and empty handed" never -e,
fore has the sheriff not had around q
trusted prisoner whom he could de-
pend upon to milk the cows, feel the
chickens and carry in the coal.
Similar novel experiences are beng
had by the sheriffs of Boone and Mon
roe counties, there being no prisoners
in the jails in Columbia and Paris.
1t is generally supposed that pro-
hibition Is the cause of the dirth of
crime which leaves the cell rooms Of
so many jails to be covered with cob
webs and dust.
The Mexico calaboose is likewise
getting to be place to which citizens
of Mexico can point as a relic OF the
wet days, but thing which mas nc
further use. For it has not had ar
inhabitant since January IS. 1t has
been known to have as many as wen.
ty-six inmates at time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-03-11
DO DEFINITE PLANS YET.
Audrain County Democratic Central
Committee Meets Wednesday.

The Democratic Central Committee
of Audrain County met Wednesday
Of Audrain County met Wednesday af-
ternoon to formulate plans for mass
meetings and the county convention,
but no plans will be announced until
more definite action has been taken by
the state committee, according to Will
liam Vivion, chairman.
There were nine men and three
women present at the meeting We'd
nesday,three being thirteen of each on
the committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-03-11
Married At HOxsey.

Paul R. Mcdonald and Miss Jessie
McPheeters, of near Auxvasse, were
married by DR.. A. A. Wallace at the
Hotel Hoxsey Wednesday afternoon.
They are both admirable young people
and have many friends whom the Lel-
ger joins in wishing happiness upon
them. They will make their home on
the bridegroom's farm northwest of
Auxvasse.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-03-11
TO SEPARATE FILIPINO TWINS.
Tissues Only Have Held Two Bodies
Together for Eleven Years.

BALTIMORE, March 10.-Lucio
and Simplico Guadino, the philippine
twins" who have literally lived to-
gether for eleven years, can be senar-
ated by a simple operation, it was
discovered by surgeons here Monday.
Photographs taken indicate that the
two boys are entirely normal except
that their tissues are joined at the
base of the spinal column. No bony
"bridge" was found.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-03-11
Fnhrar--Klusman.

Louis Harold Furher, son Of W. II.
Tuhrer, Of Benton City, and Miss
Hulda Marie Elizabeth Klusman, were
married Wednesday at the home Of
the brides parents, a few miles east
of Mexico. DR.. A. A. Wallace read
the ceremony. The. Ledger extends
best wishes to the bride and bride
groom.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-03-11
Mrs. Oscar Brinkman Hurt.

Mrs. Oscar Brinkman, who is visit
ing her cousin, Mrs. Fred brewer on
Spaulding Avenue, st. Louis, was hit
by a street car Tuesday while she was
crossing the street. Her knee was
hurt, but the injuries are not serious
and she is not in hospital.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-03-11

Mrs. Malcolm Morris. Of Parsons,
Kan, arrived in Mexico Thursday to
be the guest Of Miss Elizabeth Nc
Clure. Mrs. Morris formerly lived in
Mexico and has many friends here.
Her husband was connected witt
Buckner's Drug Store for time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-03-11
Charles L. Gallop Married.

Charles L. Gallop, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. W. Gallop, of Mexico, was
married to Miss Laura Bell Ponder in
Newport, KY, February 81. They will
make their home in Middletown, O.,
where Mr.. Gallop has charge Of q
garage.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-03-11
Prepare Income Tax Returns.

John T. Mason, Deputy Revenue
Collector for Audrain and Galloway
counties, states that the work Of max
ing income tax returns closes Satar-
day night, and that there will be no
extension of the time. He urges all
persons woh need his help in making
out these retarns to come to MIN
promptly ana rot wait until the last
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-03-11
A Madison County Rap at Reed.

FREDERICKTOWN, Mo-, March 8.
Delegates to the state convention
elected by the Democrats of Madison
County at convention here Saturday
we're instructed to oppose the election
Of Senator James A. Reed as dele
gate to the Democratic national con-
vention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-03-11
Files Claim Against Estate.

McPheeters Frothers filed clain,
against the Frederick Whitcomb es-
tate for $24O.15 with the Probate
Court Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-03-11
A Better Paper

greatly ateby the number OF Ledger subscribers
tell how much better they think me
and how well pleased theyae with the paper
nothing little to make person work
all the harder please
improved the Ledger but not what we hope
will be satisfied with and cont
always o toward its betterment.
Don't forget your Anything Of interest along this
especially We wantto make the stock columns OF the
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your ato the next tine
you have
Help build up your paper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-03-11
Fourth Marriage License Issued.

Wednesday was busy day for the
county recorder in other ways save
in that of recording deeds. Four mar
riage licenses were issued, the fourth
being to Chas. w. Read, of Centralia,
and Miss Mary Alice Dempsey, OF
Thompson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-03-11

Rolla B. Finley, Of Marshall, has
been in Mexico visiting his father
who has been in poor health all winter
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-03-11

M. Jarvis, Of Laddonia, was in Mex
leo Wednesday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-23
New Ernbroideries for Costume and Boudon The Utmost Simplicity Expressed in Original Designs
 for Widely Varying Uses.

really only fraction of what the finished article could be purchased for, even at sale.
 The bag pictured here is new both in shape and design. The pattern SUD- plies design for front and back of a bag measuring 7 by 10N inches. It can be carried out most effectively in red, green and cut steel beads. For the roses two or more shades of red should be used, the leaves and stems being in shades of green. Or, the leaves could be in green and the stems in brown. Cut steel beads are yet difficult. to procure in the nice sizes, so frequently they are replaced by small glass ones. One-ha1f yard of narrow black or blue faille silk makes an excellent foundation material. Fringe at the bottom adds especially to the beauty of the bag. One large ring covered with the same silk, or a beaded band serves as handle.
 The design for the boudoir takes the form of bolster roll. It is quite
 as well adapted to the decoration ot
 scarfs or curtains. however. Four de
 signs each 61z by S1z inches are sup l piled and when placed as illustrated
 may ebe used on one pair of bolster
 rolls. The dots in the center of th'
 flowers are done in French knots
 also one-haH of the leaves. The Howe:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-23

seems to be the big purpose of these new offerings. One sees hints of tail ored effects which preserve the straight line, and of one and two piece costumes true to the silhouette with which we are already familiar.
 Pongee suits are given especial prominence and are said to be fore runners of the Fall tailleur. The skirts are a little wider, though 1t is difficult to discover any radical change in their cut. The hips, of course re- main slim. A handsome model accen- tuates as new touch stitchlngs of braid along the pockets, the braid bands forming arrows. Into the open front is set a vestee of braided pongee but as this is an adjustable accessory, wide limit is allowed in the matter Of its design. The long revers and collar cut in one, as we'll as the narrow string belt, are of self-materia1. But tons made of braid trim the long, closetitting sleeves. In serge, tr1co- tine. duvetyn or any of the hand some woolens soon to be launched up on the mar1-et, this design would be exceedingly chic.
 The shops are showing constantly substitute materials of unusual wear ing qualities and attractive appear ance to be used by women who can not pay the prices asked for some of the best fabrics. At this season the new satinettes are of particular m terest. The material has a soft sat1nJ lustre that retains its surface ever after repeated tubbings and makes ideal sports costumes. In separate skirts or in two-piece costumes, satin cite is well-groomed nd charming. l loo,oe, 3n oil oP fha fa sh ion ahle color featured in sports silks and satins. I Perfect affinities a-e taffeta an embroidery and satin and braidins Whether used in formal or informa
 models thehy consort with eque
 happy results. A handsome blac satin frock, which by the way, ca
 be duplicated in many other fabrics is fashioned in one piece, the fumes
 at the waist being held in with
 straight belt of selfmateria1 stitche with fine black and white braid. Band of this trimming are also arrange down either tide Of the front of tn ' dr ess, three loops bei-s taken in tn bands just below the belt. U-shape
 neck and short sleeves are in piai 5 effect.
 T. A lovely blue taffeta frock en r broidered in selfcolor has lon !, waist to which is attached aski1 with straight front panels, the side ss being formed of three deep rufdes. 4
 the front of the waist there is
 broad trinlrningtpiec which is e:
 tended below the narrow belt. TT
 ends of this piece are handsome
 e. broidered. A deep collar rolls bae
 from the open front and at the bae
 widens and is gathered slightly.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-23
GUIDE TO PATTERNS

The fashions shown on this page are Pictorial Review designs. Numbers and sizes are as foI1ows:
 Jacket No. 873S. Sizes, 34 to 46 in- ches pist. Price, 35 cents.
 Skirt No. S760. Sizes, A to 40 in- ches waist. Price, 20 cents.
 Dress No. 9022. Sizes, 34 to 50 in. ches bust. Price, 35 cents.
 Jacket No. 9003. Sizes, 34 to 46 i1l- ches bust. Price 35 cents. /
 Skirt No. S76O. Sizes, 24 to 40 in. ches waist. Price, 20 cents.
 Dress Na.~9019. Sizes, 34 to 50 in. ches bust. Price, SC cents. Embroid- cry No. 12508. Transfer blue or yell low, Price, 25 cents.
 Dress No. 8S54. Sizes, 34 to 50 tn. ches bust. Price, 35 cents.
 Waist No. 9o01. Sizes, 34 to 50 in. ches bust. Price, 30 cents.
 Skirt No. 3S31. Sizes, 24 to ss fn. ches waist. Price, 25 cents.
 Embroidery No. 125so. Transfer supplies design for front and back os nag. Fellow only. Price 20 cents.
 Embroidery No. 125s5. Transfer, blue, sprp:ies designs each 6N by s5z iathes- 2,rice, 25 cents.
 Jackes No. ec17. Sizes. s4 to A f,a- ches bcst. Price, 35 certs. (Horn4 Dcessnakes's Ccrner).
 Pictorial Review patterns on sale by local agents.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-23

lin, cashmere or any of the lower | priced materials, there comes a frock | that makes up fetchingly. The frock l has a straight gathered tunic with open front. About the edge of the tunic is an accordion plaited frill of taffeta corresponding with the polka dots in the voile. The front of the waist falls in detached tabs over the straight belt and here again, appears the tiny plaited frill. The vest is of aIl-over lace and the sleeves are less than elbow lenght. If developed | in light woolen materials a frock of I this kind will be modish until cool weather, worn with a fashionable l l fur. | Although it comes under a variety of new and catchy names, albatross 1 is a1batross and all the highfalutin
 nomenclature coined could not make
 it more fascinating than in one of | the advance models for dressy wear.
 There is narrow foundation skirt lover which is hung a tunic side plait- ed On either side of a box plait front
 and back. Plaits also trim the bodice,
 which has a deep U-Shaped neck fin
 iShed with a filet lace collar. Filet llace also forms the vestee and ribbon
 Ids stitched in the center of tS vide
 lgdrdle and tied in a DOW at one side.
 As the season advances several notes
 transmitted by FaSis sound themselves
 more clearly, attract& serious at
 tention. There are, Tor instance, the . Ichic little coats of black, brown and blue velvet, for wear with separate skirts. Although at present they are featured with sports silks and satins they soon will be made to the accom- lpaniment of serges, broadcloths, fan
 nels, etc. Women who give unfailing 1 pr eference to youthful effects will de :, light in a suit which has little l brown velvet jacket worn with white l Buster Brown collar, and a brown k and tan p1aited skirt. Equally clever a lis a little blue serge from, very tight }, and very tailored, with rows of black S silk braid and c1oth-covered buttons a down the front. It is accompanied by a short shoulder cape, braid trimmed d and col1ored with satin brocade.
 el The home dressmaker will find the e modes for the coming season "easy' 2 if the first offerings succeed in de
 f1nite1y establishing the styles. There seems to be little fear that she viii 2 be unable to adapt any of the models t to be featured, whether they be fol $ general or special wear.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-23
No. 125eo-Design for a bag

moderate price. As a matter of fact, there is no answer to the question
 that is satisfactory, for the only way
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-23
Home Dressmaker's Corner Tailem Built Upon New Lines Featuring Jacket with
 Convertible Collar

For the skirt IA yards must be added
 The back of the jacket is seamless, as are the collar and belt, making the pattern sections for these parts be arranged along the lengthwise fold of material when cutting. Pocket, front, two sleeve sections and under facing have the large 70" perfora- tions laid along a 1engthwise thread. -Four pocket sections should be cut.
 The initial step in making the jacket is to take up a dart at the shoulder in front, bringing together and stitching along the corresponding small "o'' perforations. Terminate the stitching at single small 70" per foration. Close under-arm and shoul- der seams as notched and hem lower edge of jacket. Lap right front on left matching lines of large "O'' perfora' tions and finish for closing.
 F,ace the collar and sew to neck edge with notches and ctnter1backs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-23
Home made Fruit Vinegar

For vinegar, you can use the left overs from jelly4making from the jel1y-bag, peelings, cores, etc., of various fruits. Gather a quantity of these together and boil slowly for 1 hour. Strain and to each oupfu1 of syrup add 1 quart of water, and tablespoonful of moIasses. Pour into a crock or stone jar. Tie a piece of white muslin over the top and place In the sun for four to six weeks be- fore using This vinegar is pure and wholesome and has no acid in it, tho tart to taste.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-23
Blueberry Pickle

Wash and pick over the berries carefully, using only firm sound fruit. Place them in a stone crock, pouring in molasses until the berries are near ly covered. Tie a muslin cloth over the mouth of the crock. The mo1asses will sour and after fermenting pro- cess is over settle down as vinegar. These pickled berries are firm and crisp, with piquant and delicious flavor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-23
Egg and Cucumhers

Put ounces of butter into a stew
 pan and let it dissolve; peel, quarter and cut into slices small cucum- bers and shred some young onions, add these to the butter, flavor with pepper and salt and # teaspoon of vinegar; when the mixture is sim mered 10 minutes have ready slices of hard boiled eggs, which warm up for two minutes longer, stirring in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-23

tions. Adjust to position on front of jacket with upper edge along 1nd1cat- ing crossline of 8 single small 'o'' perforations and bring side edge of pocket to under-arm seam.
 Fold the belt through the center and stitch notched edges together, Arrange around the waist, lap ends matching large 'O'' perforations. Or, if preferred a narrow leather belt may be worn.
 For a figured voile silk and wool pop
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-23

- HE highest authorities on fash
 dons have agreed that tailored J suits shall be slender and straight of line. Whatever incidental changes there may be introduced asSthe seas on advances, the rule will not vary from the straight silhouette.
 Interesting as an advance hint is the suit pictured here with long jack
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-23
CONSTRUCTION GUIDE 9oI7.r s.cr,oNs

even. Adjust undertaking underneath front of jacket with notches and cor responding edges even. Roll collar and front as illustrated.
 Next, close the sleeve seams as notched, easing in any fitness between the notches at elbow and leaving ex- tensions free. Turn extension under on slot perforations, lap to small cos perforations and finish for closing. Turn hem at lower edge of sleeves
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-23

fashions, to a large degree, but what is favored among them is apt to be repeated in the permanent modes which will be featured at later of- ficial "opeLdngs.'
 To be both lovely and practical
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-23
Plum Paste

Cook tart, juicy plums in their own juice until soft. Remove stones and skins by pressing through a sieve. Weigh the fluid and cook slowly for fruit; after the sugar dissolves, allow fruit to boil for a minute, then pour into earthern dishes to the depth of one-quarter of an inch Dry slowly in a cool oven. Pack into jars for use
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-23
Save Corn Pulp for Soups

Select ears which are not yet hard, wash them and slit the grains the milky pulp. Place this pulp in 8 through, then spread out an inch thick double boiler with no water and heat length of the cob to scrape out the on muslin frame to dry in the air not the sun. When hard enough to rattle, put away in paper bags or pasteboard boxes. The scraped cobs may be dried and used for fuel. This dried pulp makes delicious soups.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-23

tablespoon of cream just before serving. Sufficient for three or four persons.
 Use fof Jar Eubbers
 An additional use for fruit jar rub bers is to place them CT tte ice iE the refrigerator. if 1t happens to be so ir- regular that dishes slip when placed to cool. There is no danf,er es the dishes not staying ''r1t" on ice when the rubbers are used.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-23
Rv KATHRYN MJJTTERER,

By kA[ EIfl N HIU IEftEtt.
 D AGS or bed linens! let your in- K terest be centered in either one 0 or the 6ther and the same prob lem faces you if you want to buy them-how to get something nice at
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-09-23

By MAUDE HALL.
 {" HERE Is hint of early F'al in some of the new styles which have made their ap- pearance during the past week. They are, uf course, experimental
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-09-09
Two Held i'm $4,000
Bail i'm Pier Robberies
Disappearance of Woolens VAL
ucd at Thousands Believed
Solved i'm ARRESTS

Pier robberies, extending over several
months and involving the disappearance
of wooden consignments valued at thou
sands of dollars, resulted yesterday in
the arrest of two truckmen. each of
whom was held in $4,000 bail when ar
raigned before United States Commits
sloner Hitchcock on o charge of theft
of goods in interstate commerce.
The shipments stolen were from New
England mills and consigned to buyers
in this city. Those arrested were Frank
Shea, thirty-fve years old, and Theo-
dore Higgins, employed by D. Gilroy
Sons, boss truckmen, at 81 Worth Street.
Shea is foreman. The specific charge
of which they are accused by Inspector
Louis Smith, of the New England Steam
ship Company, is the theft of six cases
of woolens valued at $4,000 from Pier
Ia, North River. The cases had been
consigned from New Hampshire mills
to Deering, Milliken e. Co., 10 Leonard
Street.
The heavy bail was imposed by Com
missioner Hitchcock at the request of
Assistant United States Attorney Cot
ter, who said he had evidence to show
that Shea and Higgins were connected
with other robberes. The manner in
which the prisoners are alleged to have
helped themselves to valuable consign-
ments was revealed by Inspector Smith,
who said that all cases and bales on the
piers are numbered, and while the
truckmen were making one delivery they
would note the numbers on other con-
signments. Then the conspirators, he
said, would forge delivery orders which
were accepted without suspicion by pier
agents.
BY such tactics, it was said, Shea and
Higgins claimed the six cases cited in
the complaint, but instead of delivering
them to Deering, Milliken e. Co., they
took them to an alleged confederate at
"a West TWenty-third Street. Morris
lie Vossove, named as the co-conspira-
tor, also has been, arrested. The case
will go to the Federal grand Jury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-09-09
Bedtime Stories
Striped Chipmunk Comforts Peter Rabbit
by Thornton w. Burgess
Who gives of comfort to another
Doth prcve himself in truth brother
--Striped
by Thornton w. Burgess

Poor Peter Rabbit! When Striped
Chipmunk told him that he had seen
Peters lost little son carried away by
Farmer Browns boy Peters heart sank
in despair. Striped Chipmunk, watch
ing Peters face, understood just how
Peter felt.
There, there, Peter! Don't feel 50
bad!" cried Striped Chipmunk. cit
might be lot worse. Yes, indeed, it
Farmer Browns boy isn't the boy he
used to be at all. You know, or you
ought to know, that he is one of the
very best friends we little people of
the Green Meadows and the Green For
est have"
.! used to think so. want to think
so," replied Peter mournfully. "But he
has taken away my baby. If he is q
friend he wouldn't have done that. i
guess these two-legged creatures called
men are all alike. We can't trust one
Of them-not one. Oh, dear! oh, dear!
What shall do? I'll never see ms
big tears rolled down Peters checks.
Striped Chipmunk jumped over to
stone little nearer to Peter. Listen,
Peter" said he. "Farmer Browns boy
hasn't hurt hair of that little run
away scamp Of yours. / know, because
was peeping out from between some
stones right where could see every
thing. He was just as gentle as he
could be. II he had intended any harm
he would have killed him right, away.
II he hadn't come when he did Bowser
the Hound might have succeeded in
pulling away those stones and getting
at that little scamp. You know what
would have happened then"
Peter nodded. II know" said he.
"But Farmer Browns boy saved that
little son of yours" continued Striped
Chipmunk, "and il know anything
about it nothing Is going to happen to
him. He Is safer than he would be-
here. kept an eye on him while he
was here, and he had several narrow
escapes. Now he Is SAFE"
IL wish could believe that" replied
Peter. still mournfully. "But IL he
doesn't kill my baby he will make him
a prisoner, and sometimes think that
In worse"
"1ut. tut, tas!" exclaimed Striped
Chipmunk. what Is the matter with
your memory. Peter Rabbit? Don't you
recall bow he once had Caterer tho
Bed Squirrel and thea let him Ge2 AasG