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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11
State Music
Teachers VIII
| Convene Here

In conjunction with the state con.
vention of the Missouri Music Clubs,
that win convene in Mexico April %,
1922 for their annual convention, the
music teachers Of the state have also
decided to hold their convention here
and ON the same dates according to
announcement just made by Mrs.
Abbie L. Snoddy, 4th district pres
ident of the Music Clubs.
The convention of the music teach
ers was formerly held annually in
June, but the change that has been
made win not only mean a larger con-
yention, but one where the two can
successfully cooperate.
1t IS expected that about one hum
dred delegates win be here for the
meetings and tentative plans for their
entertainment wild soon be under
way.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11
THEFT OF SILVER AND
LINEN COST HOTELS
HUNDREDS ANNUALLY

Even Mexico is beset with the evils
of metropolitan cities when it comes
to the guests taking souvenirs from
the hotels.
And they will do it. The chic young
lady who has been visiting in town
and whose man. has failed to give
her anything in the way of a suitable
remembrance finds no better substi-
tute than silver spoon with the hotel
name engraved upon it.
Of course you mustn't think that
every young lady you see with such a
souvenir in her pocket or her hand bag
is without someone who might have
bestowed a better gift. If that were
the case the loss would be small in
deed but some folks just must take
something for the thrill" And when
they finally reach home most of the
relics are consigned to the rubbish
heap, except those that by mistake
get IN tehfamily silver chest and that
mother hurriedly whisks out of sight
when company comes.
Next there's the towel fiend. He
may have use for it somewhere" and
he may ''be going to a pitcher hotel
where they won't have any clean
ones" Anyhow, he just takes a couple
TO be on the safe side--and then
.grumbles that his hotel bill is so large.
But that's one reason it is large.
The Hoxsey Hotel alone loses $500 an
nually from stolen silverware and
towels. Nickel-plated thermos bottles
that have lately bedecked the dressers
of this hostelry cost the management
$75 annually, often because a depart
ing guest 'a,as an empty spot ii his
suitcase that will hold it very conven.-
iently'
Now every time John pays his check
at the counter he makes small pay
ment on that spoon you took two years
ago.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11
KROGER STORES
TO OPEN MEXICO
BRANCH SEPT. i

The Kroger Grocery and Baking
Company, a st. Louis firm operating
a chain of stores in Missouri and ad-
joining states, has leased from the
OrpheuHn Garage, a third of the floor
space on the first floor of their garage
and will open, on September !, mod
ern grocery and bakery.
This firm operates stores in Cen
tralia, Fulton, Wentzville, Montgom-
cry, st. Charles and Wellsville. All the
stores are modern in every detail.
Two-thiris of this floor space had
originally been released to the HEM
Electric Co., but they have relinquish-
ed a half of that to the Kroger firm,
Mr.. Paul will continue his business in
its present place.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11
ROUTES OF
STATE ROADS
IN AUQRA|N

Judge w. W. Botts, Audrain coun.
tvs representative, explained today
how the state roads will pass through
this county. The East and West
road forks at Scott's corner IL miles
east of Mexico and one section goea
South and another North. The nSrth
route was to have extended from
Mexico to Perry but to give Senator
Hostetter connecting link with Pike
county this change was made. In all
Audrain county viii have about rs
miles of state road under the new
bill.
The East and West road runs as
follows: Starting at the Audrain-
Randolph county line near Clark the
road runs miles east then 2 miles
south to the Boone County line. Then
8 miles along the Boone line due
north of Centralia. Thence into Cen
tralia again entering Audrain county
east of Centralia. Through Thomp-
son to Mexico and then ON east over
the North State Highway to Scottss
corner. Here one road goes South to
Martinsburg and then on TO the Mont
gomery county line. The other road
goes North from Scott's corner to
Laddonia, on to Farmer and Vandalia
an dthen East conecting with the Pike
county state road.
The North and South road starts at
the Monroe-Audrain line, near
Young's Creek going south and east
into Mexico and then directly south
over the gavel road to the Galloway
county line.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11

w. R. jackson
Reelected Head
Of Postmasters


w. R. jackson was honored by be-
ing reelected President of the Associ-
alton of Missouri Postmasters at their
State Convention in Jefferson City
Saturday at the close Of their two
day convention.
Mr.. jackson was also made dele.
gate TO the National Convention that
meets in Washington, D. c., October
10 to IL. Other offceris elected Sat
urday were; Colin M. Selph of st,
Louis, First Vice-President, B. H,
Rucker of Rolla, Vice-President, J.
Tom Fisher of jefferson City, vice
president and B. G. Drummond Oh
Lexington, Secretary and Treasurer,
A reception on the lawn of the gov
gornor's mansion was one Of the fea-
cures of the convention.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11
FLOYD GILES BODY
HAS LEFT NEW YORK
ENROUTE TO FULTON

The body Of Floyd Gill, Of Reads
Vile, who lost his life overseas, left
New York Wednesday morning, ac-
cording to telegram received IN Ful-
ton recently, and it Is expected to ar
rive in Galloway Friday afternoon.
Plans are that funeral services
shall be conducted at Antioch church
south of williamsburg, at 800 O'Clock
unday afternoon, by the Rev. W. G.
Alcorn, pastor Of the Fulton Chris
tiarl church, with full military h0nors
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11
.AUDRA|N TAX
LEVY ALLEGED
AS EXCESSIVE
(St. Louis Post pispatchl

JEFFERSON CITY, Aug. 5.--Sev-
enteen counties in North Missouri
have violated the law passed by the
last Legislature which prohibited
county courts from levying taxes
which would yield more than 10 per
cent more revenue for county pur-
poses than was collected last year,
according to a statement filed with
the State Board of Equalization by
H. ]. Nelson of st. Joseph, tax attor-
ney for the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy Railroad. Rates fixed by two
Of these counties will produce more
than so per cent more revenue than
was received last year, Nelson says.
Attorney General Barrett believes
the levies will not stand up in court.
He said recently that it has been the
custom of courts in passing on tax
cases not TO throw out an entire levy
where it has been held to exceed the
legal limit, but merely to invalidate
the excess over the legal limit.
: The limit was decided upon by the
administration after the board had
decided to increase valuations, and
was intended 10 prevent local taxing
bodies from running wild under the
materially larger valuations placed
upon all agricultural counties espec-
tally. The limit of mot more than
10 per cent more revenue than was
produced last year," was placed on
all local taxing bodies except those
of school districts, one reason for the
action being a desire TO enable the
school districts TO get more money,
No limit was placed upon them.
The Burlington attorneys investiga
tion covers only 43 counties traversed
Ihy his road.
! To those counties he sent a ques-
tionnaire, compiling the facts obtain
ed on table, which he submitted to
secretary OF State Becker, members
of The Board of Equalization.
The counties listed by Nelson as
showing violation Of the 10 per cent
limit and the percentage Of increase
liii their revenue over last year are
rs follows:
nAdrew, 1913 per cent; Audrain
fS17 per cent; Charlton, 1873 per cent
Clark, 47.4 per cent; Clinton s2.8 PEI
cent; Grundy, 38 per cent; Holt, 1913
Ircr cent; Jackson, 1876 per cent;
Lewis, 28.S per cent; Lincoln, 1874
per cent; Mercer, 51.S per cent
Montgomery, II per cent; Nodaway
23.3 per cent; Putnam, 22.2 per cent;
Scotland, 52.2 per cent; Warren, n g
percent; Worth, 3S.A per cent.
The city Of st. Louis came within
three-tenths Of ! per cent Of equal
ing the limit.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11
MOBERLY ELKS MEET
TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS
FOR STATE CONVENTION

M0BERLY, Aug. 4.-The Moberly'
Elks are making arrangemnts for the
state convention which win be held
here September s, Z, and s. Plans for
redecorating the city, and for the en-
tertainment of their guests will be
considered.
Moberly has been host to the Mis-
souri, Elks on previous occasions, and
each time has shown her visitors a
hearty welcome, but all hope to
eclipse former occasions with the
welcome given them when they come
here in September.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11
MEXICO COUNTY MISSOURI THURSDAY AUGUST H.
Lots To Be Thankful For

There times when conditions country
please ALL
When prices too low too hgh when the
4 isn't being just would have it and ETC.
However the following Of conditions in comunistc
Russia but added evidence that those of in this United
States mrch better off than many believe.
Famine and pesience depopuatg etcea Of Rus
sia Hordes of starving victims fleeing healthier districts
carrying with infection spreading terror plague
wherever they CO.
The commssar of public health of soviet Russia raising the
specter of the cholera epidemic famine of 89892 before the
people and orders them to treat the cholera 'front.' front
Reports from the famine show increase the
Geath rate
Crops netwene normal the only food for tens of
Thousands of victims cnsst of acos, and field mice
Petrograd is termed city of the dead.
Signs of anarchy and hore of hungry soldiers
deserted and reported be marching toward Moscow the
cspal
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11
Farrar Sued For divorce.

NEW YORK, August 5,--Geraldine
Farrar. the most popular star Of the
Metropolitan Opera Company. has
been served with papers in suit for
separation by her actor husband. Lou
Tellegen, who came 10 this country
as leading man for Sarah Bernhardt,
charges his wife with desertion, ac-
corling to information from Telae.-
gems attorney, Harry N. Stein6eld.
after he had been asked to confirm a
report Of the suit.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11

FULTON, Mo-, Aug. 2.-The arrest
Of G. F. Richardson, Kansas City bond
salesman, followed the bursting of a
bubble by which thirty odd Galloway
people, principally farmers, charge
they lost 100000. in oil speculation.
Richardson was one of the three Kan
sas City men who sold units in the
okmulgee Oil Syndicate. He gave
bond for $4,000 for his appearance
at hearing here August Is. War
rants have BEEN issued for the arrest
of 0. R, Six and Joseph P. Meiners as
associates of Richardson in promoting
the deal. They have not been located.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11
G. B. Miller visits Here.

G. B. Miller, formerly of Mexico,
and who for Is years has been post
office inspector for Missouri, Iowa and
Arkansas has been in Mexico for a
few days.
Mr.. Miller has just returned from
Washington, wher hme has spent six
months assisting u the REORGANIZATION
of the postal air service. He has been
connected with many famous cases
and is now high up in the postal ser
vice.
Mrs. Miller, who also made her
home here and who was very i'll in
Washington has now improved and is
at her home in Ohio.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11
Fulton to Open Tourist Park.

The Fulton Autouotive Dealers
Association have denfitely decided to
use the northwest conner Of the Mem
orial Park at the foot of Court street
in this city as the tourists camp.
At the meeting Of the Association
it was decided to equip the camp
grounds as convention as possible.
City water is already on the grounds
and toilets will be installed BY the
association. An outdoor oven viii be
built for the use Of tourists and It is
hoped to make the grounds attractive
enugh to induce many Of those srav-
eling through tho city to stop for THE
night Or even longer FuatDn sur.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11
Charles Pirr Takes Vacation.

Charles Pigg, popular organist at
the Liberty Theatre leaves Sunday for
d SIX weeks vacation In California and
the Pacific Coast states. Mr. Pigg is
internationally known as an organist,
having presided at some Of the finest
organs in France and the United
States.
During his absence Miss Marguerite
Thomas win play The liberty organ
and piano. Miss Thomas IL an cxcel-
lent musician al dis sure to iiR the
plape asauzifahay,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11
Elizabeth Lee
Made Piano Asst.
At Hardin

Miss Elizabeth d. Lee of st. Louis
has been elected to a place on the Har
din College faculty in the Department
of Piano. She takes the place made
vacent by the resignation of Miss
Cootes, who was Assistant in Piano
during the last year.
Miss Lee, who comes particularly
well recommended to the Board, is a
graduate Of Kunkel's Conservatory in
ST. Louis and has spent a year in
study at Underwood College at St.
Charles.
She is spending the summer at
Center, Mo, and will be here for the
opening of the fall term.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11

Ice Cream Supper at ]. II. Hebel's.
Al large crowd Of people from the
Molino neighborhood and q goodly
number from Mexico, enjoyed the Ice
cream supper at the j. Fl. Hebel home
Thursday night that was given for
Sun Rise Church. The lawn was at
tractively decorated and lighted for
the occasion.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11
HARDIN WILL
ADD COURSE
I'm NURSING

Announcement was made Wednes-
day that Hardin College would add
to their already complete curriculum
a course in nursing and that pupils
could enroll for it at the fall term.
This new course will enable many
girls to have heretofore been unable
to get training in practical nursing to
do so.
President Vaughn has the complete
cooperation Of the local hospitals to
help make it success and practical
work will be given both at the school
and in the hospitals.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11
Relatives Dies il Kansas.

Hugo Platte, who resides near
Mexico. left for Kansas City, Kansas,
Saturday to attcnd The funeral Of his
aunt, Mrs. Lena Weber, who died
there Saturday night.
The Ledger joins in extending sin
cere sympathy to the bereaved.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11
Hamilton Institute Class Meets.

HduAICOn 1uSLItute NAaSo MtetS.
The group of local men who are
taking the Alexander Hamilton Mod
ern Business Course met Monday
night at the home of R. R. Wagner for
their first study period.
Those in the ~~n'-r are: Ralph
Coatsworth, L. NJ White, Turner Will
liams, Humphrey Craddock, L. A.
Beech, Ross Wagner, Joe H. Smith,
Lynden Davis, E. w. Blaha, Fl. P.
Phinny of the Institute was also pres
ent.
Ross Wagner was chosen pe1nan-
ent chairman and the group will meet
each Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11
Norborns Farmer Whipped.

NORBORNE, Mo-, Aug. 4.-John
Craig wealthy, retired farmer was
seized Tuesday night, thrust into an
automobile and taken a mile from
town, where he was whipped.
He was brought back to Norborne,
thrown into the street and warned TO
treat his wife and four children bet
ter. 1t is said that Craig has left
town.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11
Fultonlans o Return to Orient.

The Rev. DR.. and Mrs. H. C. os-
trom, of this city, who returned 10
Fulton this week from an absence Of
more than year spent in Scotland
and England, win sail from San Fran
cisco early in October to resume their
missionary work IN Japan. Fulton
Gazette,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11
ISSUED Marriare Licens,e.

A marriage license was issued FRI
day to Joe Matthews, who lives . miles
south of Mexico and Miss Nola Hanna
of Paris. They are to be rnarried ut
the Methodist Church at Moberly.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11
Human Fly Continues 10 sting.

Human Fly Continues to Sting.
since leaving MEXICO Arthur James
WHO cans himself the Human Fly
has completed d couple Of good
siobss In Chillicothe and Kirksville.
He reported at Kirksville THAT there
lad been some enisunderstandings'
al Mexico and that he would Give
them 4 run FOR their money" I'm
Mexico donors had to run after their
money.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11
.Hin Cunningham to.IReturn Soon.

S. p. Cunningham has received word
that his son ''HP' Cunningham viii
sail from Honolulu for this country
September Z, He has been physical
director for the Y. M. c. "A. there for
the past year.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11

Charles A. Morganthaler and wife,
of the State Highway Department Ia
Jefferson City are spending vaca-
tion with Mr.. ard Mrs, e. +. Elliott.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11

N u. White and w. w. Fry, ST.,
vent 10 SSater Monday TO attend the
funeral of j. b. James, cashier of fhe
Slater Bank, Who dropped dead Sum
flaY.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11

Miss Marie Gibbs, vino has been the
guest Of Miss Ethel and Catherine
Powell at the Chi Omega House in
Columbia, has returned home.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11

Miss Minmia Younger has returned
home from visit with her grand
mother, Mrs.. Fannie Roberts, who hiss
hssn qaiAe aaek
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11

During the first four days Of Arg
ust the city clerk issued IA city auto
Licensees They are due Aug. 1. 70 n
expected that tEse member wIIl cSseed
300 by the end of tlas week
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11
win Give Recital August II.

Miss Vera Rutter viii give her re-
cital at Hardin College Auditorium
Thursday. August IL at s:l5 p. m.
Miss Rutter has spent some time in
study at Carnegie Hall and the Chalif
School at New York, wher she has
specialized m work in expression
and ntsrprssative dancing
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11

Mrs. Tuttle and Mrs. Keitley are
former Mexico girls and daughters Of
the late DIR. Fl. X. Kinds.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11

+. M. Iiakenan Of Pueblo, Ceio.. u
visiting his brother, Joe Iakenax
Mr.. Iakenan was in the Pueblo Hood.
tAik eslsaped wtthssk Injury.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11

Nate Phallp IL IN Chicago Oh Il
weeks yaration. While there lle win
aiso q aone FAll hnyiA&
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1921-08-11

csrsld Nasel visissd b IIaIsoA sans
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-29

ception given at the American EN-
bassy. where he had the privilege
Of meeting administrators Wallace
In Paris. also, he met z c. Fisher
OF Rock Island and l. A Mahoney
of Moline, who went abroad for
the Rotarian meet
Mr.. Horst finds ft hard to de-
scribe the dreariness OF the war
ridden sections Of France, which re-
main much as they were at the
close OF the great war.
His summary Of conditions as
they are in Germany today, is COM
pretended in his brief statement,
Germany Is seeing daylight, and
is gradually coming into her own
4 have, not been In Germany for
Is years." Mr.. Horst said, and /
am impressed with the fact that
the people are more refined and
more polished than they used to
be. In some ways they are becom-
ing more like Americans in their
manners and customs. The boys
and girls are going in more for
athletics than they used to, and the
old order has changed . great
deal.
Germany has been greatly chas-
tened, but is making steady prog
ress towards recovery.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-29
SAM RYERSON
ISLEADER AT
FAIR SCHOOL.
Rock Island Boy Made Captain Of
Company, and Also Recognized
for Essay.

Sam Ryerson, 1916 Fourteenth
street, gained special recognition
at the state fair school for boys, at
Springfield, which ended Saturday,
being selected to captain company
of "a. There were only four such
companies, the leaders of each be-
ing chosen by army officers
His essay on impressions OF the
school was also selected as one of
the two best from this district,
which included II boys, anFis emit
cred in state competition. The
prize to be awarded for the best es-
say is $40.
/, County Superintendent of Schools
Justin Washburn, WHO was in
charge OF the boys from this dis
trict, reports that the school was a
success. There were 252 boys from
all parts of the state enrolled.
Among the things they studied,
were dairy husbandry horticulture,
poultry, soils and farm machinery
Every boy passed the examina-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-29

to raise money for Jewish m9,.
ers in Poland and Urainia. IN
sia.
Irving Abrahams of Chicago A..
NJ. ]. Goldstein of New York o..
were speakers, describing in det.s
conditions as reported from Pn,
STA and making eloquent appeaI =
contributions to the relief fus y
Pledge of many a days nav. en-
month was basis of each pledva j.
the fund but many did not copsias'
this limit and exceeded that -
peal Attendance during the ~,
was 400, it was reported.
Other activities are planned a
aid the relief work. A serias !.
motion picture entertaipp4s,,-
Jewish productions by Jewish ~
pie interested in dramatics a. -.
similar amusements are being ~,
sidered to support the fund
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-29

ANNA time in Berlin. During has
sfav IN Germany his headquarters
were at CosseI. He found the great
ehfnnfne center at KEEL inexpressi-
bly, desolate. and dpes not oeiieye
II will ever recover its former I'M
portance. Hamburg. however, mas
recovered at least two-thirds Oh us
shipping business, both In exports
and imports.
Making Progress.
while there is considerable un-
eyunIcyment in Germany. and the
ORIGINATING value of the mark occa-
sions a great deal of distress ana
uncertainty, Mr. Horst received Lne
impression that the country 10
progressing rapidly toward uit-
mate reconstruction
The ex-kaiser is very unpopular,
as he is blamed not only for bring.
ing about the miseries Of war, but
for his departure from Germany.
even though his leaving was per-
hans not to his wishes.
Everywhere Mr. Horst found the
spirit Of mflftarism apparently dy-
ing. and the people seem to be in
full sympathy with the republican
form of government.
The stores for the most part are
well stockeds with merchandise, al
though the clothing offered for sale
is ~shoddy."
Wheat bread is not obtainable in
Germany at all, and tickets are still
issued for the black bread. Cream
capnot be purchased. Prices OF
food, generally speaking. are high.
The American soldiers, he was
are not anxious to re-
turn to the United States. Life
with the army of occupation is not
all drills and routine. There is
an abundance Of feminine society.
and there is no 18th amendment.
Mr. Horst and his son also visit
ed Austria. Switzerland, Bavaria,
Holland and Belgium. and were on
the Schleswig- Holstein border Of
Denmark.
At OberaHnmagau, Anton Lang,
the Christus of the Passion Play
was visited and the acquaintance
Of Judas Iscariot" was also
formed
Mr.. Horst was in Paris on the
Fourth of July. and attended re-