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Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-07-29
D USE AUDRAIN
GRAVEL ON new
FULTON HIGHWAY

Me new Mexico Fulton road will
| ~ built with Audrain County gravel.
ae contractors in charge Of the road
obstruction had contracted for
Lnuisiana, Mo-, gravel, but the rail-
rOa1s could not promise them cars
E0s shipment, and it was necessary
| d buy tho rock elsewhere. It was
discovered that Audrain County had
MSse Of the best gravel beds in the
stAke, and the contractors purchased
| M extensive bed Of the rock on the
giAh Branch farm, north of town,
soEn J. 7. johnson.
EOur giant Nash quad" trucks,
allotted to the county by the state
good road organization, have been
oquippod to transport the gravel. The
york of clearing the bed has been
pmpleted and hauling of the material
the southern part Of the county
Earted Thursday A steam shovel
leilitates the work Of loading the
Eueks at Fish Branch,
The trucks which are in use are a
hrt of Missouri's allotment from the
a hited States government. The state
/ Iblets the trucks to various counties
A roa improvement, and the con-
n, tctors outfit them with hosting de-
kes and other necessary equipment
'r road building work.
L River F~avel roads are classed by
h od-ro experts az among tho best
fac roadways. The Mexico Full
n hway will be one of the best
rc 4g'hfarcs in this part Of the
hte. It will extend from Mexico to
b Galloway County line.
fOompletion Of the road by August
N had been planned, but the failure
secure cars and the necessity Of Sc
ring the gravel from new source
aged the work.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-07-29
Voting Supplies
Are Here Ready
For Distribution

The supplies" furnished by the
county for then primaries next Tues
day have been received by the county
clerk, and will be distributed to the
various precincts of the county the
latter part of this week. There are
many articles included under the
head of supplies which the average
voter would never think of, and the
total cost to the county of this voting
equipment is several hundred dollars.
There are three sets of large cam
vas bags, with instructions carefully
printed on them. One set of bags
will contain the ballots which are
sent to each precinct. Another set
will contain what is termed, "Com-
plete Election Supplies" and the
ether set of bags will be sent to the
election judges to return the voted
ballots in.
The so-called complete election
supplies include large variety of
articles. For each precinct there are
tweye large posters bearing instruc-
tions to voters, A chunky volume
entitled, Election Laws Of Missouri"
will also be sent along as settle
ment for all disputes.
A poll book, with tally list, is an
other important feature of the cleo
tion supplies. And for the absent
voters, there are affidavits to be sign
ed, special ballots and special return
envelopes.
An official package in which the
election returns are to be sent to the
county clerk and the chairmen of the
various county political committees
are also included in the material sent
to each precinct.
In addition there is a long list of
smaller supplies. Each election Judge
is supplied with an indelible pencil.
To each precinct there are sent five
needles with coarse thread for string
ing the ballots and sealing wax for
making all official communications
secure.
s. P. Cunningham acting county
clerk said Wednesday that the bill
for the election supplies had not ar
rived but that he estimated the cost
IF the material at several hundred
dollars.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-07-29
Women Democrats
Will Organize A
County Committee

A women's Democratic county COM
mittee will be organized here Tues
day afternoon August 10. The mem
bers of the committee will be selected
at precinct meetings Tuesday after
noon, August 8. The organization
of the county committee of women
will be followed by other organiza-
tions leading up to the formation of a
Women's State Democratic Com
mittee.
The entire plan of womens organ
ization as outlined by Mrs. J. W. Nc
knight, chairman Of the Womens
Democrats State Committee, fol-
lows:
The Democratic women of each pre-
cinct to have mass meeting at their
usual voting place on the afternoon of
August 3rd, at 2 o'clock, and after
electing officers to preside over suuch
meeting they shall vote for one wo-
man for county committeewoman OIL
two, when so authorized by their
chairman. The woman receiving the
greatest number of votes in such
TOWNSHIP shall be declared elected,
or in case two are voted upon, the two
receiving the greatest number Of
votes shall be declared elected mem
bers of the county committee
On August 10th, at 2 p. M, all
wnship committeewomen of each
county shall meet at their respective
county seats and perfect their county
committee organization by the selec-
tion of chairman, secretary and
treasurer and transact such other
business, if any, as may before them.
The mems county committee will also
he organized on this date and thus
the two committees will be ready to
work hand--hand to carry forward
the campaign.
AS you know, the law provides that
The chairmen Of the county COM
mittees, by virtue of their office,
compose the congressional committee
for each congressional district. The
next step in perfecting this organ
izzation is the meeting Of the Con-
@ressional Committee at time and
n1ace to he called by the Chairman Of
the Congressional Committee. and #
which notice viii be given. AT this
latter meeting OF convention the
Womcn's Congressional Committee
for each district will elect its own
chairman secretary and treasurer and
also select two women to serve as
members of the Women's Democratic
State Committee.
Then the members of the State
Committee so selected will meet in
jefferson City and organize by the
election of a chairman vice-chairman,
secretary and treasurer thus complet-
ing its organization and be in read
mess for the work of the campaign
just ahead
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-07-29
Is Given Promotion

Fred M. Steele General Freight and
Passenger agent of the Fl. Dodge,
Des Moines & Southern Railroad Co.,
located at Boone, Ia, former Mex
leo boy, has been placed in charge of
all traffic for the road. This is a
splendid promotion. Mr.: Steele has
many Mexico friends who will be
glad to hear of his continued sue
cess.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-07-29
Enioyed the Ledger.

Of town have raised the sum of $3.50
The Ledger is in receipt of postal
card from Ovens Adams sent from
Roswell, N. NJ, Announcing his and his
wife's safe arrival there. They made
The trip by motor. He says: We
are getting our Ledgers regularly.
Many thanks to you. They make our
trip very much more enjoyable. Rs
CARDS to all"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-07-29
u. s. Keeps Cup.

SANDY HOOK, N. j., July 2S.--
The Americas Cup stays in America.
This was decided shortly before sun
down Tuesday, when the American
defender Resolute captured the 1920
regatta here, three to two by defeat
ing Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock
~, in the final race.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-07-29
Home From Ohio.

F.. r. Taft is home from Marion,
Ohio, where he attended the notifca-
ton meeting for Senator Harding Re-
publican nominee for President. Mr..
Taft says there was an immense
crowd and the gathering was most
enthusiastic and a huge success. He
said the city, irragard'ess Of politics
took part in the occasion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-07-29
Modify Traffic Ruling.

The City Traic committee has mod
flied its traffic ruling regarding the
FIRST hock on s. jefferson street, In
he future car will be allowed to
stop in this block for thirty minutes
instead Of fifteen minutes provided it
tops rarallcl to the curb and within
siy inches of it. No two cars can
stop beside each othor-only one car
being allowed this privilege.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-07-29
E:NTON CITY PAID Up

lhton City has a clean record on
lludrain County tax books. Char
Fnold, county collector, said Mon
that all 1919 taxes for Benton
mad been paid. This is the first
kn a number of years that Benton
Mas had such a record, as many
Btaxes were not paid until this
lrfmsburg is close second to
8bn City. There are only three
of property in that town on
h the county taxes have not been
kxico can not boast Of such a
There are still mary delin-
HsGhere, --1-4scording to Arnold's
AD. Smith of Fulton was here
esday
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-07-29
A Political Slump

There to be little interest politics this year
the of the primary usually in
terests are matters of feverish discussion
The unsettled business conditions the wheat with its
No. grading and the excellent price matters
apparently holds the of stage with people generally
in Audrain.
Indications point bigger acreage being
put pm here this fall The farmer with his high prices
for his product interested making for any acreage
tdaage the drouth and the chnch bug have done
Audran not county When have bad luck with
one crop always have others upon pinch The
spirit of the Audran farmer discouraged
The Audran farmer one full of pep and progressive
ideas and looks ahead with view Of always beeng cond
ton That Of the many Audan among
the leading the state.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-07-29
200 Ballots Are
VrderedBy Court
For The Primaries

b Audrain County court has or
5000 ballots to be printed for
primary August 3. That number
Yents twice the number of votes
IN Audrain County in the last
eal III, zion. A state law pro-
y that the ballots for the primary
4 be double the number of votes
e general election in order that
n will be no shortage Of ballots.
I've parties are represented on the
is this year. They are: Repub-
u, Democratic, Socialist, Prohibi-
and Socialist-Labor.
4 order that no candidates may be
IN unfair advantage because
limo appears first on the ballot,
97sition of the candidates names
4 be alternated If there are three
dates for a single Office, each
] name will appear first on one
of the total number Of ballots.
kc manner it will appear second
Ihird on the same number of
Ills.
y; arrangement of the names on
u 2llot is provided for in a new
TThe old law required the names
j Jprintcd in alphabetical order,
7 candidate whose name chan
3 fall in the mid : If the GROUP
fat a Disadvantage because Of the
Eurc position Of his name. The
= law gives every candidate an
IA chance.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-07-29

Renfro Gibbs has returned to Cape
Girardeau after visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. R. Gibbs, here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-07-29

Hall Pledge and Clifford Smith,
of Slater, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Kellerhals.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-07-29

L. A. Shinn Of Vandalia was in
Mexico Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-07-29

1D. Smith of Fulton was here
|esday
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-19
SINKING PRICES
IN LOCAL MARKET
More Weak Spots Were I'm.
couered as Selling Movement
Gradually Extended

There was also renewed liquidation in
the local market. The selling did not
reach large proportions, but was per
sistent, while on the other hand the
buying demand was still limited. There
was the same result. that of sinking
prices all along the line. The pressure
was more severe in scattered parts Of
the list. but the entire market revealed
n highly sensitive condition, which per.
haps was to be expected in view OF the
general unSettlement in financial circles.
which seems to be the outcome of the
shakedown in general business.
The atmosphere was indeed gloomy.
which, TO some extent, was intensified
by reason of the continued rumors of
financial advertisements. Yet. upt to
This time. there has been nothing def
mite TO come to the surface to confirm
these stories. Nevertheless, they leave
a had taste in the mouth and help to
increase the nervousness already pre-
Hiling.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-19
LIVESTOCK QUOTATIONS.

Chicago. Nov .-HOGS-Est!matcd re-.
ce!pts II 900 head. left over, l5.447 head.
av"rsE'. Few sales % Il 100 lower than
rest"rday's average. one load choice heavy
DLLrh-rs. sl2.
CATTI.T-retimated receipts 5000 head
SHEEP Estimated receipts. 5000 heBI
East 81. Louis, H., Noy. l0.-CATTLE-
Recelpts. 200 head. Virtually no beef steers
on sale COWS, heifcrs und Gamers steady;
bulls. gtyck-rs and feeders slow; veal calves
slcady. Top, $i4.60 bulk. Si44l4.5o
HOGS-Receipts. II, 500 head. Fairly ao-
tive" 6On 1Oc lower than yesterday'4 aver
age; good hogs now sci ing at sll 80 Il II 90:
packer sows 25c lower: pigs unevenly 5Oc q Il
SsT% tSTsr a. PraSof :if5 'RS Bak 9 3ad sold
SHEEP-Rcceipts, 1000 head, Virtually
no market sheep and lambs steady to csc
lower; one deck OF good S0-pound lambs
brought Ill 5O heavy ewes. i.@5: top
owes. S4.75: bulk. S4f45O.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-19
Commodity Markets
COTTON MARKET

New York, Nov. 19.-New low rec e
ords for the present decline were noted
in cotton at the opening today, some OF
the late months selling under the 10
cent level. Weakness at Liverpool was
supplemented by .rumors of severe
break in Egyptian cotton. Both Liver
pool and local spot houses sold on the
opening here, but southern wire houses
bought.
The pressure lessened somewhat after
the opening and prices held fairly
steady around first levels. There were
evidences of considerable covering at
the new low marks by traders who be-
'ieyed the market, after its severe
break, was entitled to a rally.
Receipts Of cotton at the ports today
are estimated at 30, 900 bales: against
36. $50 bales a week ago, 80 800 bales a
year ago, and 1916 bales two years
aRO
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-19

Trend In Wool Market Downward

Boston, Nov. 19--The Commercial
Bulletin tomorrow VIII say: Business
In wool In the American markets this
week has been les active, although
there has been some business in mod.
crate way Prices are showing a ten
ncy downward all over the world
Australian cables indicate lower ten
dency and the same is true in South
don has ruled dun and irregular. The
goods market is still dun and unsettled,
although the announced cuts in prices
by the Wholesale Clothiers l taken as a
good omen. Talk Of an early tariff ac-
ton is also encourafin8 the trade some
what
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-19
CURB OILS HOLD
STEADY TO FIRM
Declines Recorded In Industrial
LIst-Asphalt Advances,
Then Reacts

New York, Nov. 19.-The market on
the Broad Street Curb showed an ir-
regular tone and did not move in uni
son with the wild fluctuations on the
stock exchange. Some declines we're re-
corded in the industrials, but the inde-
pendent oils generally held steady to
firm, with some of those issues making
fractional gains.
General Asphalt, which has applied
for listing on the stock exchange,
opened at an advance, selling at 40,
but reacted later in the forenoon. To-
bacco Products Exports was weak, SELL
ing down to 3.
United Retail Candy ranged from S1s
to Sh. while Sweets Co. was heavy and
declined M.
General Electric rights were strong,
with sales at on to 3.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-19
improvement in the demand from for,

Improvement in the demand from for
eigners.
December opened at $1.79 TO $1.7S,
against 81 .S0h at the end yesterday.
March started at S1.G7 to $1.671a,
aga inst 81 .691a at the close yesterday
and later sold at 81 6S.
There also was free selling Of corn
and the market was weaker. Decem
bcr opened at 69S to G0Ac, against
TOc at the end yesterday, and later sold
at 6913c. May was quoted at 741h to
74c at the outset. against 74&c at the
end yesterday. July opened at 75h ia
751ac, against 75aic at the close yes :
terday and later sold at 75c.
Oats suffered with the other grains
December opened at 46la to 46%c
agtiainst 46Ac at the end yesterday
May started at 50M to 501sc, against
81 &c at the eund yesterday.
Early estimates were for fifteen cars
of wheat; eighty five cars of corn and
fifty cars of oats.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-19
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET

New York. Nov. 19.-Continued
hMeakness IN the. primary markets
iInoIisht ini ABOUT, sharp declines in the
call, January was % points Iower onS '"
other months at s TO ii points dec,inn
The relative weakness was in tho naa.
months, fair demand being noted for
the later positions. io'
The local coffee market continues 70
suffer from the general business denres .
SION and operations do not interest
hhanciers on large scale. Brazil con
tlnues to show disposition To make
sales and, If anything, firm offers are
slightly below those recently quoted.
The local spot demand this morning
continued uIint H'hb
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-19
GRAIN MARKET

Chicago, Nov. 10.-Selllng of wheat
was resumed this morning and the mar
kot was very weak, March dropping
INTO new low grounds for the movement.
There was only scattered demand on
the way down and stop loss orders were
reached. Trade was active. The close
of two state banks in North Dakota.
which was attributed to the refusal of
farmers TO sell their wheat at present
prices, caused nervousness. Eastern
exportexs said -thst there had been no
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-19
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

New York. Nov. l9.--Opening quota :
tions for foreign exchange showed al
most general advances compared with
yesterdays finals. A net gain of two
cents was shown in sterling, at 8. 4G for
cables. and checks 3.45A francs were
five points up at 5.98 for cables, and
597 for checks. Lire were "a points low
er, at $40 for cables. and 3,C9 for checks,
Other quotations We're:
Swiss cables. 1857, checks F,6s;
guilder cables. 30%. checks S0h 4 las
cables, 1917. checks 1915; s IN
cables. 1915, checks 1905; c u "a
and Copenhagen cabl-s, 1896 KS
1925; Belgian cables e.36, checks 6.35 ;
marks, 1.37
The premium on New York exchange
in Montreal today was slightly firmer at
I2 $50 per cent. The discount on the
Canadian funds In New York was a
little heavier at loB per cent.
YESTERDAYS FINAL QUOTATIONS
Sterling Francs I1ire GuiIders
Demand ..,., 3,i6h 6.02 3,7b 40 Ia
Cables ...... $40 8,04 ar $500
ToDAYS OPENING QUOTATIONS.
steIling Francs Lire Guilders
epsSSissd esSiss '' stts@ sstts@ sSss ssgS ssS ssSsS sss
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-19
North Dakota State Banks cIos,d

Minneapolis, Nov. 19.-Reports have
been received here that the Security
state Bank, OF New England, N d
and the Farmers State Bank, Voiimer''
were closed earlier In the week. This
makes nVo North Dakota banks recently
closed. The closing OF the.e HANKS
which are small ones, Is due in every
cae TO refusal of the farmers 10 sell
their grain and pay their loans, some OF
which are OF long standing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-19
BANK ClEARINGS

Bank clearinEs today compared with coV-.
spending day last two years; ,A.l
mia. -.ssa&4fISss ssssssna,4 asic ,ssI SSsS \
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-19
PHILADELPHIA-cau, per

time 8 per cent commercial paper,
three TO six months, Q per cent
(Note-These are merely nominal
quotations, as the legal rate OF interest
In the state OF Pennsylvania is fixed at
6 per cent. Plus premiums and COM
mission, time money for thirty to ninety
days In loaned at to 8h per cent, while
commercial paper, from three to six
months, ls being offered at s to sh per
cent?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-19
Postpone American Rwys. HearIno

Wilmington, Nov, l9,-The hearing on
objections TO the recent public sale OF
American Railways Co. stock collateral
in the National Properties litigation,
scheduled for today In tho United States
week. The delay was granted TO enable
the matter o be presented 10 the indl-
vidual bondholders. by the minority
Srmittee. which VIII be 4oRo oy orr
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-19
MoNEY.LENDINo RATES

NEW YoRK--Money on call. both
classes Of collateral, opened today ut 7
per cent for lending and renewing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-19
LIYerpool Cotton

Liverpool. Nov. 19,-There was only
n limited request for spot cotton today
with prices weak on the basis Of a de
cline o 70 points for middling At l2,41d
The sales were 5000 bales The receipts
were 80, 900 bales, including 1000 bales
American. Futures were easy In the
early dealings. Sbpt prices were: Amer
| lean middllng, faik 1861: good mid
ding, I4sldj fulH middling, ls.eld |;
middiing. 12.41d; lSw middling. s,4id !;
s2Sa ordinary s.ih ,sa sna ordinary
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-19
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The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1920-12-18
WATER NOTICE
Notice Of Application for Permission
to Appropriate the Public Wa
tiers of the State Of Nevada


Application No. 0844.
Notice is hereby given that on the
30th day of November, 1920. In ac-
cordance with Section So, Chapter So,
of the Statutes of 1919, one Martin
Amestoy, Of Cortez, County of Lam
der, and State OF Nevada, made appli-
cation to the State Engineer Of Ne
vada for permission to appropriate
the public waters of the State of Ne
vada. Such appropriation is to be
made from Pine Mountain Spring, at
a point In the SWH of Sc n Sec. 10.
r. 23 N, r. As E., M. D. B. & NJ. by
means Of development, and small
dams, and one-sixth cubic foot per
second Is to be conveyed to the SWK
of SEA, Sec. 10, T. % ~, R.e48 e..
NJ. d. B. & NJ, by Q of pipes and
troughs, and there used for stock
watering purposes. Water not to be
returned to stream.
J.. G. SCRUGHAM, State Engineer.
Date Of first publication Dec.I1 1920.
Date Of last publication Jan. g.. 1921.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1920-12-18
MINING TAX

Notice 10 hereby given that the tax-
- on the proceeds Of the mines OF
Eureka County for the quarter end
ing September 80. 1890. are now due
and payable to me 1t my once In Eu-
reka and the law In regard ~ the
same viii be strictly enforced.
w. ]. HOOPER.
Assessor Of Eureka County. Nevada
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1920-12-18
WATER NOTICE
Notice OF Application for Permission
to Appropriate the Public Wa
tiers Of the State Of Nevada

Application No. 6848.
Notice is hereby given that on the
30th day of November, 1920, in ac-
cordance with Section So, Chapter So.
of the Statutes of 1919, one Martin
Amestoy. of Cortez. County OF Lam
der, and State OF Nevada. made appli-
cation to the State Engineer Of Ne
vada for permission to appropriate
the public waters Of the State of Me-
yada. Such appropriation is to be
made from Fagin Spring, at . point
n the NEk of NEA Sec. Al z "a
", r. As e., NJ, d. B. e NJ, by meana
Of development. and small dams, ana
.one-sixth cubic foot per second Is to
be conveyed to NEA Of NEH, Sec.
81, T. 20 N, r.. 4S e, M. d. b. q NJ,
by means of pipes and troughs, and
there used for stock watering pur-
poses. Water not to be returned to
stream.
J. G. SCRUGHAM. State Engineer.
Date OF first publication Dec. IL 1870.
Date of last publication Jan. s. 1921.