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Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-16

CopaI is a resinous gum found In
arge quantities in the marshy for
ests of the Central Kongo. 1t Is gath
cred from living trees principally of
the cOpalfera species) or is dug from
the ground In a fossil state, often be-
Ing found in sandy river bottoms.
The natives 1t is said, show consider
able ingenuity in finding copal,
searching for 1t with tron-tipped
sticks In localities where experience
teaches them 1t is likely to occur.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-16
Stockings Over Shoes.

Our nelghhor's daughter was TO be
married. Mother went over at the
last moment to see her and to arrange
her veil. Just as she was about to
step through the folding doors Into the
room where the ceremony vas to he
performed mother noticed her feet.
She had drawn on a pair of white
stockings over her slippers and they
were still on! She was quickly drawn
back and there was a scramble TO pull
them off and start In again.-Ex.
change.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-16
Coming Home.

Harold Willis and Clarence Greer
return on Saturday of this week from
Culver-Stockton College at Canton, to
spend their Christmas vacation. VIII
lis has been making a name for him
self during his second year at Can
ton he recently gave a toast at the
annual football banquet. Clarence
Greer is making a record in the fresh
man Basketball Team, and is likely to
make the college squad.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-16
IMPROVED
HIGHWAYS
GATHER UP STONES IN ROAD
Machine Drawn by Two Horses Draas
Series Of Chains, Which Pick Up
DISTINCTIONS.

Where large and small pebbles are
collected loosely In the gravel Of a
road, they r usually scattered In
such a way that it would be an lrS-
some job to collect them by hand.
A new stone-gathering, machine is
drawn by one or two horses. A Sc
ries of chains dragged loosely along
the road sink into the small depreS-
slOns and gradually scrape together
the pebbles or stones. The obstruc-
lions are then drawn into a pocket.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-16

The Young Visiters,'' the dramat-
ization Of Daisy AshforEs book, will
spend some Of the winter months at
the Thirty-ninth street theater here.
The manager was incautious enough
to advertise the play in front Of the
theater before it arrived. For three
days he was interviewing a Constant
stream Of ~passers-by, who all stop
ned to inform him, Your sign In frori
Is spelled wrong. You've got an e. IA
Visitors"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-16
Interesting Coincidence.

Mrs. Orville A. Smith, wife Of a
former Mexico boy, according to the
Eldorado, Kas., Times, planned and
superintendent the erection of a hand
some home in Eldorado for her grand
father. When the house was complet-
sl the grandfather leased it to his
granddaughter and her husband, re-
Gently married. The house is said to
he exceptionally handsime and attrac-
tive.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-16

Average Life Thirty THREE Years.
Good authorities give the averags
duration Of human life Al about thirty.
three yearz. One-Quartar Of the PEG
pie on the earth die before the age OF
xix. one-half before the age Of sixteen
and emily about one person Of each 100
bora lives TO the age Of sixty-ive.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-16

Robert enjoys taking a walk with
his father and after walking out into
the country. for two miles the small
lad was tired. When they were gRear
ing home father asked Robert II no
was tired. The bog answered: "No,
daddy. bnt I'm glad We isn't justistart.'
In out"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-16

North Missouri Trust Co, as a Christ
mas present - A white Christmas
program will be observed at Littleby
NJ. E. Christmas eve. - The Schrader
family celebrated Mr.. Schrader's
birthday Sunday with a big birthday
dinner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-16

tie boy is able to be out. = Miss
Frances Cottril of Fulton spent Sun
day with her home folks. - Skip
Cotrill and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Mer-
edith Kennon visited John lam and
wife Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-16

drawn much humorous comment from
metropolitan newspapers. Way
Down East Way Up in West" is the
headline one paper puts over the an
nouncement while a Chicago paper
speaks of the SO top price rather
drolly as "a figure which is not likely
to get much support here" And they
used to call them nickel shows"
mournS d Photographer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-16
Must Eft the Road

All roads are not good roads, nor
will they be for years Ito come, and
1t is up to manufac turers of automo-
biles to delive. vehicles that a ira
verse anything called a road.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-16

pageant at the Christian church
Christmas night while the Presbyter-
ian Sunday school will have a pro-
gram atthe church, Sunday morning,
Dec. 26th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-16

The success of William Faversham in
'TThe Prince and the Pauper' here is
bringing the prediction that romantic
plays may come back to Manhattan in
full swing. Faversham plays the
Ewasn-buckling soldier, Miles Hendon,
who protects the little prince, and the
part is ideally suited to him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-16

AL Jolson still is reaping thousands
and thousands of dollars on his road
trip in "Sinbad." He opened recently
In Cleveland and his first weeks house
sold for SAC, 900 before he even arrived
in the town.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-16

Band music is as popular as ever
in America. Sousa's band ended it's
tour recently and received $4,000
from its last seven days concerts.
Omaha and Lincoln, Neb.; Sioux City,
Des Moines, Iowa City and Davenport
Ia, and South Bend, Ind, paid the
money.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-16
LEGION TASK
HUGE ONE
SAYS LEADER

Kansas City, Dec~9-A gigantic
task confronts the American Legion.
1t is the task OF making a public re-
alize its obligations to the wounded
men who still are paying with their
blood the indemnities OF war. That
is the main objective OF the plan out
lined by F. Z. Galbraith, national
commander, who was here today on
a personal survey OF the local posts
and the hospitals.
an l,3OO hospitals of the United
States there are thousands OF men
suffering from durable diseases caus-
ed by the war" said Commander
Galbraith today. at is those men,
who are paying the price OF our vic
tories, that we are working ior. We
desire them to receive compensation
for their injuries. We desire them to
know that their families are being
cared for, and we desire them to
have mental peace as well as medical
a4toaH.o-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-16

not to be on speaking terms with Will
liam Fox, supposed to have a claim on
her screen services. Miss Bara is al
legged to have charged Fox with "driv-
ing her out of the pictures by assign
ing impossible scenarios to her. She
has accumulated a fortune.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-16
Road Surface DAMAGE.

The filling up and stoppage of cul-
sverts causes more damage to road
surfaces than any other one thing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-16
Friend Work

Until you learn that work Is yeuR
best frlend-not your worst enemy
you will never get very ~far--except
downhill."-Forbes Magazine.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-16

Theda Bara may retire from prefes-
sional life, it is rumored. Her Blue
Flame" was not a success on the New
York or Chicago stage and she is said
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-16
.ttenhon.
The "Deadheads" Must Go

There is only n way TO insure
that objective and that is by proper
legislation by the elimination OF the
'deadheads' in Washington, by fill
ing their places with competent men,
eliminating inefficiency and establish
ing efficiency"
The principal method which the le-
gion is advocating is the placing OF
the three bureaus-war risk insur-
ancc, medical and hospital bureau and
vocational training bureau-under
n head. The present three district
organizations are described by Mr..
Galbraith as running in circles
about themselves The legion also
desires an appropriation 70 assure
comfort to the wounded men and
their dependents,
Mr.. Galbraith cited scores OF men
who have waited as long as eight
months before cases asking for com
pensation even were answered or
acknowledged; Of hundreds OF men
who have dependent families who are
suffering as a result OF governmental
red tape.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-16

TU-WnGnUQ E0If.
"A short temper and 4 long head
rarely 90 together. Forbes Maya.
sine.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1920-12-16

Argument for Good Road.
A bad road is the best argument
there is for a good road.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-14
in THE DAYS NEWS

Mayor George r. Lunn of Sche-
Iectady, who announces that he will
be- candidate in the primaries for
the Democratic nomination for Unit
ed States senator from New York,
was formerly leader in the Social
list party. Mr.. Lunn is a native of
Iowa, who went East, after studying
at a Nebraska college, and studied
for the Christian ministry at Union
Theological Seminary. He entered
the Presbyterian denomination and
took a church at Brooklyn, N. Y.
During his next pastorate, in Sche-
nectady, he show intense interest In
social problems, and this led to his
becoming pastor OF a peoples church.
The prominence won in this position
led to his nomination for the may
crafty on the Socialist ticket, and he
was elected, the first of his party to
attain this high Office in New York
After two terms as mayor he had a
falling out with the Socialists and In
1916 he was elected to Congress as a
radical Democrat. At the expiration
OF his term in Congress she was again
elected mayor of Schenectady.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-14
FRENCH PASSION PLAY
SOON TO BE PRESENTED
RIVALS OBERAMMERCAU

Nancy, France, Aug. 13.-France's
Passion Play rivalling that OF
uberammergau, has opened its season
fere after five years of wars inter-
ruptlon. 1t was given, as it has beer
since 1904, in the Passion Theater
Under the direction of NJ. Petit, the
village priest, with his parishioners
as the cast. The play, costuming,
verse, music and equipment have
been developed and improved since
the pre-war performances.
There are 16 scenes depicting the
Bible incidents from the Birth to the
Resurrection. The play runs from
3 a. m. to noon and 1870 to 500. In
termissions between the scenes are
filled by tableaux representing, prin-
cipally, prophetic passages of the Old
Testament bearing upon the running
story.
The text, where 1t is not that OF
the Bible, Is the version of various
poets and the music is taken or
adapted from various composers. M.
Petit says he has utilized from all
sources whatever he believed he
needed to make a beautiful ensem-
BILE.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-14
Sim FEIN LEADER
IS WELL GUARDED
FROM ALL VISITORS
By Associated Press.)

dublin, Aug. 13.---Arthur Griffith
editor OF Young Ireland, and the DO
htical head of Sim Fem, is said to
pe one OF the most isolated and mac.
cessible men in Ireland. The few
visitors daily received by him saw
they are impressed by the unpreten.
tiousness Of his surroundings. He is
as difficult to see, they say, as any
big American political leader.
NO person not known to Grifith
may visit him in his office without
previous arrangements made by some
one high in the confidence Of Sim
rem. The situation is much the same
as stranger attempting an interview
with a cabinet officer at Washington
There is no necessity now or has
there been for many months for Crit
nth to surround his movements with
secrecy. 1t has been stated that a
warrant for his arrest is ready but
many leading Sim Feiners believe
government officials consider him a
moderating influence and worth more
directing the party's activities than
looked upon as a martyr in Jail.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-14
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Marquis of Cambridge, elder broth
er of Queen Mary Of England, born
in London, 50 years ago today.
Hon. Hugh Guthrie, Minister of
Militia Of Canada, born at Guelph.
Ont, 81 years ago today.
DR.. Felix Adler, noted educator
and lecturer on political and social
ethics, born in Germany, SO years ago
today.
Gen. Isaac R. Sherwood. represen-
tative in Congress of the Ninth Ohio
district, born at Stanford, N. Y, s.
years ago today.
James A. Shaw, pitcher of the
Washington American League base
ball team, born in Pittsburg, 81
years ago today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-14
PROFESSIONS
Or. :. B. 8. HOLMES
Practice Limited To

sses " women
once and Residence: Suite I. q ana
Dyches Bldg, s12 East Main a.
Telephone No. Is
LAKELAND, mn,m,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-14
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY

Illinois State troops ordered to
Peoria because of riotiDg at steel
plant.
Acknowledgement Palmer asked for
legislation to permit heavy punish
ment Of food.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-14

In the Molucca Islands cloves were
once used as money, and at much
later date bitter almonds were so
used in some parts of India.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-14

Mems heads are said to be grow.
ing larger.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-03-20


fell ill with influenza
himself and IN TWO
weeks e a a
the bills had beh paiu
abb
He way out except
of
accounting He enough pay
a
sick chill nanda few sits front the
following months was far from decent
his only ele
through his health
that he had taken $3.50 OF govern
ment
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-03-20
BITTER taste
SOUR STOMACH
Pills and Strong Medicines Made
This Lady's Troubles Worse,
But Thedford's Black-Draught
Improved Her Appetite and
Took Away Her Bile.

Nancy, Ky.-Mrs. Cora Waddle, a
resident of this place, gives out this
statement: Il have taken Black
Draught and found it to be the best
liver medicine I ever used. 1t has
just been fine for indigestion. sour
stomach and a bitter taste in the
mouth.
used to get bilious and constipated
and had to take something. Pills and
other strong medicines would only tear
nv stomach up and leave me In
worse fix than before taking. / began
to have sick headache.
After learning Of Black-Draught l
took it and was cured Of sick head
aches. One or two doses q week. or
pinch after meals, kept the bowels
open and took away all bile. l have q
good appetite, due to my use Of Black
Draught.'
If -FOUR liver Is not acting properly
YOU may suffer from such symptoms
as headache, biliousness, constipation.
indigestion, ETC., and unless relief is
obtained serious trouble may result.
In it's 30 years Of successful use,
Thedford's Black-Draught has been
found to relieve these ailments and
stimulate the liver to do its work.
At all druggists.-Adv.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-03-20
WIFE HAS RIGHT TO SMOKE
Los Angeles Judge Declares Women
May Use Tobacco II They
Wish.

Los Angeles. j. Morton
was opposed - having women smoke
he declared In Judge Crail's court,
where he won a decree from Leonora
Morton. His views, however, differed
from those OF the judge.
"She smoked my tobacco, said
Morton.
"Do you smoke" asked the Judge
"Oh. yes"
We'll. hasn't she as much right TO
smoke as your
"Of course she hasn't. She IS my
wife Wives shouldn't smoke.
We'll. no man who hInseil
smokes gets a divorce from this
court Just because his wife. too
smokes" stated the court, but NJ
added that since the evidence sho~ec
the woman had deserted her husband
he might have decree.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-03-20
1somebody Will Grab You"

Los Angeles.-Darwin ]. Deckard
didn't have sense enough" 10 keep
his wife. so be wrote her. and the wife
came TO divorce court seeking a d.
vorce on the ground OF fesertion-
There was not enough evidence. said
Judge Taft, and denied the decree.
The letter in question read in part :
.Dearest: l guess you'll be better oil
v.tk your divorce. Somebody will grab
rou sSre. | didn't have sense enough
e Etep you"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-03-20

he in search OF BarohtL
dilemma or Jennie boccaeo
his intention giving "
might Kill nus
notwar m himself be killed
told rho family of her husband pleaded her broth
not to him If he
the Baront meton Oakley
Two shots The younger man TELL sun
corner h
behind stalled bullets the body OF ms son
He had OF SIX
Bonero widow" DOTH
po,ont; tried TO stop should have done
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-03-20
What causes
indigestion &5j@

An excess of acid in the stomach
sours the food and starts fermentation.
Distressing gases form. Your meals
don't digest but lay like Jumps of lead.
Then you have heartburn, fiatulence,
fullness, belching, headache, and real
mlsery in the stomach and intestines.
A few tablets OF "Pape's Diapepsin'
bring relief almost as soon as they
reach the stomach. 'Pape's Diapepsin''
costs little at drug stores.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-03-20

more, Is a sheet-steel roller, earhlng
800 a week. He has money in the
bank and owns his home. He has
been married eight years and has one
child. While In an aviation training
camp in England he met Miss Emily
Knowles of Manchester, England, in
September, 1918. A son was born In
September. 1919. Spiker came home
and told his wife. She forgave him.
They wrote the young mother to come
to America, sending passage money
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-03-20

and offer to support the child
with to
going the home OF
Mass Under the Law"
should
be
Spke promptly Perey spiker gave the facts
Batersbys
offered home
Guy Spker offered the girl and
child admitted
and pIace n the Battersbys
license The wedding
place
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-03-20

chilly hours of the night they waited
watching the bridal trains progress as
It was reported by the dispatchers up
stairs.
Then when In the early chill hours
Of morning the train rolled into San
Bernardino station. the bride-to-De
stepped from the coach into the long
waiting arms of her flance. The Two
county officials were introduced. Ihe
Journey to the courthouse and the we'd
ding followed without delay.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-03-20

was q dagger thrust through the right
hand. given by John Baronti, Jennie's
father.
The Boccaneros went to live at
7O4 South Paulina street after their
elopement. and if Jennie ever went
TO the home of her parents ami her
brothers and her sisters it was by
stealth.
The bitterness grew, for every
time Boccanero looked at his hand he
remembered the dagger thrust And
<ro,ran+Iv tho na;rhhors saw. the ven
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-03-20

from IIIt government IuIIus' tIICTI V011
feSSed his fault to post Office IN
spector, was arrested and brought to
Bangor. and in default of $1,000 ball
was sent to jail to await trial in the
United States district court.
Bancrofts post office used to pay
81 q month Since last spring 1t has
paid S13 a month. This, with what
little the postmaster could coax from
the grudging soil, constituted the
income of the family. Yet the Sher-
x,.o.., tboiI, little home
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-03-20
TIMELY ADVICE

Everyone needs VACHER-BALM
this time of year as preventive, or
relief for Colds and Flu. 1t is I'M
doubtedly the best thing to use.
3Oc in jars or tubes. Carry a tube
in your pocket.
If you cannot get it locally send que
stamps for a tube to E. w. VACHEh,
Inc, New Orleans, La.
Avoid imitationa-Ady.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-03-20
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint Of water add l o.. Bay Rum
Q small box Of Barbo Compound, and \
az. Of glycerine. Apply to the hair twice
week until it becomes the desired shade.
Any druggist can put this up or you can
mix it at home at very little cost. 1t VIII
gradually darken streaked, faded gray hair,
and win make harsh hair soft and glossy.
It win not co'or the scalp, e not sticky OF
greasy. and does not rub oH.-Adv.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-03-20

the nOrth o.
south Peae
Ri the Red in character and
scraps OF paper Inc
left land which had bh on e aA
the .anth hank osoaked land oahoahs
uied o On a.. ~. .,<..o :.
Governor Hobby ordered out the rangers h ne "Se q
60 -.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-03-20

1Or SeVeral weeks.
At times / could not
walk at all and l
suffered with m y
back and limbs SO l
often had to stay in
bed. / suffered off
a n d on for eight
y e a r s. Finally |
heard that Lydia E.
Plnkham's V g G e.
table Compound was
a good medicine and
tried it with splen-
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-03-20
Novel.

II have a novel idea for film play.
what is itT
sThe husband and wife In the plot
have no serious marital difficulties.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-03-20
CAME NEAR DYING
Finally Used Doan's and Was Restored
to Health. Has Been Strong
and Well Since.

Malaria fever weakened my kidneys
when | was young man., says L. W.
Garrison, % F St., Anderson, 5. I.
Finally, ten years ago, l was IN such
had shape that | expected TO due.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-03-20
Elnht Years for Chicken Theft

Key West. Fla--F0r stealing four
chickens, Bernard Siford and Willie
Derrserse we're sentenced to serve SIX
and eight years, respectively, ic
prison.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-03-20
How'a This?

We offer $4,000 for any case Of catarrn
that cannot be cured by HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is tax.
ID, the Mucous Surfaces OF the System.
Sold BY druggists for over forty years
Price fsc. Testimonials free
+. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-03-20

did effect. / can now do my house,
work and my washing. l have recon-
mended your Vegetable Compound and
your Blood Medicine and three of my
friends are taking them to advantage:
You can use my name for testimonial.
Mrs. THERESA COVENTRY, Is Burnett
ST., Newark, N. J.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-03-20
You are invited to write for free advice

No other medicine has been so sue
cessful in relieving woman's suffering
as has Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Women may receive tree
and helpful advice by writing the LYDIA
Z. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass;
Such letters are received and answered
by women only and held in strict
confidence.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-03-20
Women Will Discuss This Odd Case for Many DAY

ANEW YoRK-Es the storm center OF an m
caused discussion mat
r,-e for many made public are these:
tu""s - Lieut. erev r O
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-03-20
is WE'D after
Is YEAR WAIT
Chicago School Teacher Is True
to Troth of Quarter
of Century.
COMES WHEN CALLED
Sweetheart Goes to California to Mako
Fortune and When He Succeeds
He Sends for Waiting
Girl

Los Angeles. Cal.-After an all-nlght
wait at the railway station in San Ber-
nardino for an incoming bride on
train that vas long overdue. Frank
Staron, d prominent Los Angeles res
taurant man, forty-eight years. and
Miss Elizabeth Mary Dixon, aged
forty-one. a Chicago school teacher
completed a quarter-century romance
BY wedding at the San BernardinO
courthouse.
Romance of IS Years.
In this city the story of the long
and romantic courtship was revealed.
The bride had pledged herself % years
ago to wed Staron, the latter said. lie
came west to make his fortune; she
remained in Chicago and taught school.
awaiting the summons to the altar in
all the quarter of century, Staron
said. they had not seen each other I'M
til they met at San BernardinO. But
Miss Dixon remained true to her troth
and when the call to wed was received
she quickly packed for the trip TO
California and started.
Staron. however, would not walt IN
til his bride reached this city. He
hurried TO San Bernardino and had a
private interview with the justice OF
the peace and deputy county clerk.
Late and Then Later.
But when Staron and his aids &c
matrimony reached the depot they
found the train late and growing latel
every minute. Through the weary anc