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Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09
THE BORROWERS.

ACCORDING to a writer in the
Chicago Herald and Examiner we are
all borrowers. The point the writer
makes is a good one and we pass his
ideas IN to you because they are
worthwhile. His article follows:
"When you hear one boasting that
he never borrGws you may smile.
For, as a matter of fact, we are all
borrowers, have little we can call our
own, except our W diseases, and
earn only a small portion of what we
get.
eve are not speaking of umbrellas
and stovepipes, but Of those more val
liable possessions, the things that act
ually minister to our comfort and that
build our success.
Bacon, for instance, called atten-
ton that kings and rich men are hap
py, as it were, by a sort of borrow
happiness.
Most Of our troubles arc borrow
ed. We borrow half from the past, in
the shape of regrets, and the other
half from the future, in the shape of
apprehnsions; the present is V so
bad.
Love, the greatest thing in the
world is borrowed. You cannot pay
for it without spelling it. The smile,
the kiss, the tender favor of your
lady, they r but lent you-you must
return them or lose grace.
Lave itself is borrowed from our
mother, the earth, and to her we must
all return it. Il
And does any youth ever pay for his
education? His college was founded
by generous givers. His knowledge he
begs from books. His inspiration is
handed him by some rare teachers, as
O lends a lighted torch from which
to light another.
Friendship is borrowed. Beware
how you take and do not repay. Soon
you will have no friends at all.
so we go through this marketplace
of the world, naked and moneyless
when we enter, naked save for lent
c%ereuents when we leave, borrowing
right and left, bread and meat at our
fathers table, care and loyalty from
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09
TO CONTINUE WORK

Miss Pauline Parr of the st. Louis
Red Cross is in Mexico, and has ar
ranged that the various branches
over the county, together with the
county chapter will continue the work
of the Red Cross.
Miss Corinne Markley, county Red
Cross nurse, left for her home in
Kansas Saturday, and will be back
January l to continue with the work
The county Red Cross headquarter:
will be in the county community
room, which is kept open at all times
for the use of the people in the cou
ty.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09

the all-giving soul that mothers US,
kindness from passersby, thrills from
women and comrades ship from men,
wisdom from the aged and merriment
from youth, beauty from flower and
sky, warmth from SUI and fire, re-
freshmen from the winds, nourish-
ment from fruit and plant, not to
mention the subtler yet weightier
things we borrow from souls.
even our experience, the best part
of it and the most precious, is not our
own, for, as the Latin says:
Felix QUEEN faciunt pericula au-
tenn which is to say, it is better to
borrow experience than to buy it."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09
MOTHERS MEETING

Miss Corinne Markley examined the
school children at Rush Hill Tuesday,
after which she had a meeting OF the
mothers and the Home Makers Club
to discuss the defects and to discuss
communicable diseases.
Of the ~thirty-seven children exam
ined, there wer six with no visible de-
fects. There were &c with defective
teeth; 6 with defective vision; 10 with
bad tonsils; l with bad hearing; IL
mouth breathers; 2 suffering with
nervousness; 3 with round shoulders
and 8 underweight. Miss Marley
found that there was none of the pup
lis who use a tooth brush daily; 27
who use it occasionally, and 10 who
never use one.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09

IN the death of Mrs. J. W. Dry
! Mexico loses one of its finest Christian
, characters and most splendid women.
Her death will sadden the entire city.
While she will be remembered for
many fine and high attributes there
will be no more lasting memorial to
her name and life than the two SPLEEN
did sons who survive her and are liv-
ing examples of her influence in the
home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09

HAVE the lights fixed on your car
so they will conform with the city or
dinance regarding lights on automo-
biles. The City authorities will arrest
all violators in the future according to
the orders of the Traffic committee
just issued.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09
TEMPERATURE HIGH

The maximum temperature reached
Thursday was 40 degrees and the min
imum was 80 degrees, according to
Mrs. Abby Snoddy, official weather
recorder Of Mexico. The temperature
was even higher Friday, the maximum
being GO degrees and the minimum 35
degrees. This is most unusual for
December.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09

LEAP year is nearly gone and
Socrates Sewers says it is evident
that too many girls have looked be-
fore they took the leap and hence the
marriage records show only a normal
growth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09

FASHION for the ladies, as it is
today, says Socrates Sewers, is only
The bare truth. Mother Eve, should
she return today. would likely be con-
sidered rather ~overdressed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following were issued marriage
license Thursday: George E. Porter
and Miss JOY Blackmore both of Van
dalia; Wade Freeman and Miss Una
May Stone, both of Audrain County,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09

HAND holding has got a lot of
men in trouble, remarks Socrates
Sewers, who was waiting for Mrs.
Sewers to lay down the rolling pin
before he came into the house.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09

, Dan Sullivan, formerly of this city,
who lives in Denver, Colo, is SER
iously i'll there with pneumonia. He
is one the police force in that city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09
Move to Mexico.

Mr.. and Mrs. Bella Hughes of near
Santa Fe recently moved to Mexico.
Mr.. Hughes is oneof Audrain County's
most prominent farmers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09

THE stuff dreams are made of has
changed since the good old days, says
Socrates Sewers. Now it is usually
r~aiSins.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09

NO Nellie, says Mr. Sewers, being
hard boiled does not mean a mar is
stewed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09
weekly Ledger
. N.the P. o., at Mexico, Mis-
tied as End class matter
/; Wheat s
.anLY LEDGER
Al. White, Editor.

% q Per Year, Cash in Advance
IN Audrain ard adjoining counties.
Elsewhere So a year in advance he
.ause of advanced postal rates.
GIVES ALL THE NEWS THAT'S
FIT TO PRINT ALL THE TIME
THE EVENING LEDGER, SOC a
menfh; or SIS by mail in advance; on
Rural Routes. 81 per year in advance
in Audrain County only.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09

SOCRATES Sewers says the only
political lie he ever believes is the
ones he makes up himself.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09
I'M p o r A N 7
IN CURCCPIRFRC

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an issue of your ~favorite paper.
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and other pay entertainments are pay
notices at 10c a line an insertion in
the Weekly Ledger.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-09
THE LEDGER'S

The LEDGERS
PLATFORM FOR AUDRAIN
More permanently improved high
ways.
A highway engineer.
A farm agent.
A clos r cooperation between the
people of Audrain county and Mex
leo.
The Pershing Way through Aud
rain county.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-07-27
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.

New Orleans, July 26.-The cotton market weakened on the opening to- day, felt further selling as the ses- sion progressed and met it's weakest period just on the close so that last prices were the lowest of the day, showing losses of 69 to 75 points. Oc- tober traded down to 31.6O and De- cember to 30.03. July did not follow the rest of the market. It expired at noon and prior to that time bulged l30 points to 37.10 on covering by q few belated shorts. A few notices were circulated but were promptly stopped.
 Most of the selling was done on the favorable weather in the belt over Sunday and on private reports of con- tlnued crop progress.
 The weather map was dry and re- ports from the interior, especially Texas, were favorable in all respects. There was even less talk of boil weevil damage. Texas, however, sent in word that the spot basis was rising because, to all appearances spot houses had sold too much cotton for August de- livery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-07-27
 PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE
 AMENDMENT.
Proposed Amendment No. Is to the
 Constitution of Arkansas.

Proposed Amendment No. 15 to the
 Constitution of Arkansas.
 Amending the Constitution of the State of Arkansas; providing that the Supreme Court of the State shall be composed of five judges, one of whom shall be styled and selected Chief Jus tice, and three of whom shall consti- ute quorum, and requiring the con- currence of at least three judges in every decision; providing that if it be- comes necessary the Legislature may provide for two additional judges and for the Court to sit in divisions; pro- viding the salaries of the judges shall be fixed by law at<not less than four thousand ($4,O00.0O) dollars, nor more than six thousand ($6,O00.00) dollars per year, and fixing their salaries until otherwise provided by law at six thousand ($6,0oO.0o) dol lars per year; providing that the judges shall not be allowed any fees or perquisitcs of office, nor to hold any other office of trust or prof. under the State or United States; providing for the repeal of such DOT tions of the constitution as are in con flict; and providing that the amend ment shall become operative sixty days after it's approval and adoption
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-07-27
WEAKNESS IN WALL
 STREET HELPS SEND
 COTTON DOWNWARD

New York, July 26.- The downward movement in cotton prices received further impetus today rom weakness Ill Wall street, disquictng industrial advlces from the west which brought in a large number of western sclliny orders, heaviness in the grain mar. kets, but more particularly d contin- ued improvement in the character of crop advices. Closing prices, which showed net loss of 12 to 72 points were the lowest of the day, October touching 32.50, December 30.65 and January 29.S5.
 At the opening there was q decline of 10 to 32 points under selling in- duced by bearish crop advices and easier cables, but after December had dropped to 30.S0 a renewal of buying orders, principally from Japanese and New Orleans interests caused the market to rally and regain nearly all of its earlier loss.
 In the afternoon there was d fairly rapid collapse in prices which con- tlnued up to the close. Diminishing rainfall in the belt with high temper ature in the southwest were calculated to check the weevil while Texts was reported to be offering new crop cot ton rather freely and there were also increased offerings of old crop from the eastern belt. Exports for the day 1,175 bayes, making 6,31O,934 for the season. Port receipts 4,29O bales; United States port stocks 19,423.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-07-27
NEW YORK SUGAR.

New York, July 26.-The local mar ket for raw sugar was unsettled and while prices were nominally unehang- ed at 15 12 for Cubas, cost and freight, equal to 16.55 for centrifugal, there were persistent rumors that Gu bas had been sold at IA cent below this level to local refiners.
 There were no changes in refined prices, which are listed at 21@22.50 for fine granulated.
 Sugar futures shared in the weak ness of other commodity markets and the unsettled feeling in the stock market with closing quotations 69 to 85 points net lower.
 The reports of an easier spot mar ket led to scattered selling by com mission houses and trade interests and closing quotations were the lowest of the day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-07-27
The Speeders
Copyright, 1920, by Kathleen Fox

and Barbara by the Harvey Sheldons. the test of the thoroughbred came. It was entidely unexpected, hence the fullness of it.
 Dix Randall was there and he and Barbara danced beautifully together their steps in perfect unison, their spirits apparently alike ascendant though, as matter of fact they were not, for the artist still loved her, and while she was happy, he was conscious of his loss. Yet none but him knew it.
 They danced together three times Barbara had danced no more with her fiance who wondered, before he knew what he was doing, why she was so generous toward the painter of minia- lures.
 John De Haven saw Randall holding her close, his arm tight about her as they whirled madly, recklessly about the ballroom. The music was raptu- rously alluring, a quick tempo, a spirited air, beat that was tumultu- ous. It had an impetuous spirit, one that seemed to dare the dancers.
 Dix Randall and Barbara dared They whirled here and there with abandon. Their faces were flushed their hearts beating fast, their color high and with scores of eyes upon them.
 All but one stood to admire the per lection of their dance. All but one thought nothing of the apparent rap- ture of the dancers. All but one ap- plauded them gleefully when, in a crashing ensemble, the orchestra brought the maddening dance to a close and the dancers found them selves alone on the polished floor, breathless, flushed and the recipients of unexpected applause.
 One in the ballroom turned away and sought the shelter of the smoking room which he happily found vacant
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-07-27
by the people of the State.
FOR AMENDMENT No. 15. ~. AGAINST AMENDMENT No. 15

Proposed Amendment No. 15 to IL
 Constitution of Arkansas.
 Be It Resolved by the House of Rep- resentatives of the State of Arkansas and the Senate of the State of Arkan- sas, Majority of All the Members Elected to Each House Agreeing Thereto:
 That the following is hereby pro- posed as an amendment to the Consti- tuition of the State of Arkansas, and upon being submitted to the electors of the State for approval or rejection at the next general election for sen- ators and representatives, if major ity of the electors voting at such an election adopt such an amendment, the same shall become part of the Constitution of the State of Arkart-Y sas, to-wit:
 Section l. The Supreme Court shall be composed of five judges, one of whom shall be styled Chief Justice and elected as such, any three of whom shall constitute quorum, and the concurrence of at least three judges shall in every case be neces- , sary to decision. Provided, if it should thereafter become necessary to increase the number of the judges of the Supreme Court, the Legislature may provide for two additional judg- es and may also provide for the court sitting in divisions under such regu- lations as may be prescribed by law.
 Sec. 2. The Supreme Judges shall at stated times receive compensation for their services to be fixed by law, which shall not be less than four thousand, nor more than six thousand dollars per annum. Until otherwise provided by law, the judges of the Supreme Court shall receive salary of six thousand dollars per annun They shall not be allowed any fees or perquisites of office, nor hold any other office of trust of profit, under the State or the United States:
 Sec. 5. The provisions of the Con- stitution of the State of Arkansas in conflict with this amendment arc hereby repealed insofar as they arc in conflict herewith, and this amend ment shall take effct and be in oper- ation sixty (60) days after it's ap. proval and adoption by the people of the State of Arkansas.
 Approved by the Governor, and filed in the office of Secretary of State, February ', 1919.
 Witness my hand and official seal | this 2Sth day of Anril 1920 FA (SeaD TOM J. TERRAL,
 Secretary of State. 5-4-26 Tues. ....ss..s.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-07-27
LEGAL NOTICES.
COMMISSIONERS SALE

Notice is hereby given that pursu- ant to a decretal order of the Jeffer- son Chancery court in the case of Russell Hollis, and M. Danaher, as trustee, vs. Lena Denver, sole heir at law of Walter II. Denver, deceased, the undersigned, as commissioner of this court, will, on the
 17th Day of August, 1920, during the hours for judicial sales, offer for sale at public auction to the highest and best bidder, on credit of three months, at the front door of the courthouse in the city of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the following described real estate lying in the county of Jeffer- son and state of Arkansas, to-wit:
 Part of lot three (3) in block eight (8) in Gibson's addition to the city of Pine Bluff, described as fol- lows:
 Commencing at the southwest corn CT of said block eight {s) running thence east eighty (80) feet, thence north one hundred forty (140) feet, thence west eighty (S0) feet, thence south one hundred forty (140) feet to the point of beginning, the same being located in the southwest quar- ter of the southwest quarter of section 10, township 6 south, range 9 west.
 The purchaser of said land will be required to execute bond with approv- ed security for the purchase price, and lien will be retained upon said land to secure the payment thereof
 Witness my hand this 27th day of July, 1920.
 s. F. VAULX, 7-27-8-3-10 Commissioner.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-07-27

Nervously, he puffed at 8 cigarette as he tried to pull himself together, tried hard to be the thoroughbred men and women had always called the De Havens.
 John De Haven stood in the shad- ows near the window, looking out into the night. Far down the avenue he could see the winking lights. They seemed to mock him as his thoughts played over the dance just finished.
 Now his own pulse raced; probably as fast as Randall's had as he held S'The Beautiful Californian" in his arms and guided her feathery steps. The mans big frame stiffened with a resentment that he felt, almost uncon- sciously. The next moment he red dened, that he, De Haven, could let himself go like that.
 He tried to laugh. It was hollow effort, unmirthful.
 He smoked one cigarette after an- other, feverishly, as he tried to pull himself together. He found pulling himself together most difficult thipg. But he did it-he was a thor oughbred, after all-and returned to the ballroom.
 He danced with Barbara, but, some how, his step was not so resiliant and sure. The girl found him strangely silent. And that was unusual, for they always had talked as they danced.
 John De Haven found his eyes searching the crowd for Dix Randall and when they found him dancing in lively fashion with another girl, he told himself that De Haven should not behave as he had behaved.
 Then he braced up and drew Bar bara into conversation in valiant eff fort to cover his remissness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-07-27
COTTONSEED OIL.

New York, July -Cottonseed oil was lower in line with the severe drop
 in other commodity markets but no real pressure developed. Profit talk ing by shorts checked the decline and efefcted a slight rally near the close. Final prices were 30 to 38 points net lower; sales 14,00O barrels; prime crude nominal; prime summer yellow spot 12@13; July 12.45; September 12.73; December 12.55, all bid. Prime winter yellow and summer white nom inal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-07-27
THE SAME IN SHERRILl
Shcrrill Residents Speak Out for the
 Welfare of the Public.

Welfare of the Public.
 It is just the same in Sherill as' here in Pine Bluff; our friends there speak out in the same glad, earnest way as so many grateful Pine Bluff men and women have spoken in these columns for years past.
 J, A. Ayers, Sherrill, Ark, sayss From time to time have symntonA of kidney trouble that gave me great annoyance. tried different medi-I cines, but Doan's Kidney Pills were the first one that helped me. Alter I had used three boxes, was in much better shape and am only too pleased to give Doan's Kidney Pills my cns' dorsement. I still take this remedy off and on when feel in need of tts and it always gives good results. lilS
 Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't simply askefor kidney remedy oat Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that! Mir. Ayers had. Foster Milburn Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y. 0A
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-07-27
By Kathleen Fox

One thing that made the time seem so long to John De Haven and added to his impatience was the fact that they were always meeting Barbara $ former suitors. Everywhere they went, it appeared to him, there were men who had paid court to her. He found that he was compelled to divide her time with them.
 Barbara Kendall was as cultured as she was beautiful. Men and wo- men alike loved her. She was a sweet girl, unspoiled and unaffected. Hers had been many advantages, for her father, though not rich, had been able to do a great deal for her. She was accomplished, a vivacious, enthusiastic girl after the manner of the West that he'd bred her. She was a general favorite. Her fiance would have been glad if she had been less popular.
 There was nothing of the veneer about the girl. She was as unartifi- cial as a rose in her mothers con- servatory. Some of her admirers have said she also was quite as beautiful. Charm, however, outrivaled her beauty and for this she was admired by scores of men. She was gracious in a natural, sweet way that made friends for her instantly.
 So, when she met her men friends, many of whom had asked her the same question that John De Haven had asked so insistently when they rode to hounds in Virginia and when he lay helpless in bed, she was nice to them.
 She was particularly nice to two men, Bob La Farge and Dix Randall. They had been the most dangerous rivals in all the field against which John De Haven had gone and won. She liked them both, knew they were worthy of her friendship and appreci- ated the attentions they showed her.
 At dance given John De Havel
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-07-27
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

New York, July 26.-Mercantile pa per 8; exchange steady. Storing 60 day bills 3.74 3-S; commercial 50 day bills on banks 3.74 3-S: commer- cial 60 day bills 3.73 7-8; demand 3.74 1-2; cables 3.79 IA. Francs demand 7.66; cables 7.68. Belgian francs de- mand SPA; cables 8.26. Lire demand $50; cables 5.52. Marks demand 2.35;
 cables 2.36. New York exchange on Montreal 12 1-16 per cent discount. Government bonds steady; railroad bonds irregular. Time loans steady;
 60 days, 90 days and six months 1-s.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-07-27
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

Liverpool, July 26.-Spot cotton in good demand, prices easier. Good middling 28.S9; full middling 26.64; middling 26.39; low middling 22.59; good ordinary 19.39; ordinary 1889
 Sales 10000 bales, including 7,600 American.
 Receipts 5000, including 1,20O American.
 Futures closed quiet. July 24.44; October 22.75; January 24.14; March 20.S4; May 20.23.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-07-27
AGENTS WANTED.

EIIENT OPPORTUNITY FOR ble, energetic colored men to rep It us in the state of Arkansas
 ibetal contracts and competitive les. Lincoln Reserve Life Insur- |Company. Capital stock paid up |7O.OO. Birmingham, Ala. Apply
 lite S. E. Rivers, State Agent, Box
 line Bluff, Ark. Miller Building. 7-15-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-07-27
NEW ORLEANS RICE.

New Orleans, July 26.- Rough rice no sales; receipts 371 sacks; millers' receipts 371. Clean rice steady; sales blue rose $50 pockets 78 tc II. Bran and polish unchanged.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-07-27

TAKEN UP-ONE DARK BAY MARE, about five years old, white star on
 forehead and three white feet. Owner can have same by proving ownership and paying expenses of upkeep. Ar
 thur Henson, Route 6, Box "A, Prince ton road. 7-lo-l2t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-07-27
FOR SALE-HOUSES

SALE-ONE DWELLING; NINE and bath; large lot; south and front; fine lawn; shade trees edge; near car line, and in good borhood; a real bargain. One hg; four rooms and bath; near he; on easy terms. Three beau lots; terraced and we'll located; |car line in fine neighborhood.
 Information and terms see or EHollis Real Estate Co.,, Phones E112, 7-25-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-07-27
FOR SALE-AUTOS
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. One pass. Studebaker, $750. One model 90 Overland, $650. One Narround touring, $450. One Oldsmobile, cylinder, z pass $1250.
 One Jeffrey touring, $750. One Davis 2 pass, $1250. One Dodge truck, $850. One Olds truck, $1250. One Maxwell truck, $450. Any of these for two-fifths down and ten monthly payments. McGehee Motor Sales Co.,, 203 East Second; phone 594. 7-1-tf