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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-26
Today's Markets
WHEAT SHOWS FIRM
ON TODAYS MARKET

Chicago, July 26.---Wheat displayed
considerable firmness today owing to
gossip that exporters were buying.
Lessening of arrivals here and at Kan
sas City tended also to favor the bulls.
On the other hand bearish Canadian
crop reports attracted some attention.
Opening quotations which varied from
unchanged figures to llae higher, with
Sept. 1887 to 124 and Dec. l27 to
were followed by numerous fluctuations
within the initial limit
Corn hardened with wheat. After
opening Ac off to zee up including
September ut 81 5S TO 81 3.4c, the
market scored slight general gains.
Oats were governed by the action of
other cereals. starting unchanged to
3-Sc higher, September 80 Use to 4Oc,
and then making something of a gen.
eral advance.
Higher quotations on hogs helped to
lift provisions.
Wall Street.
New York, July 26.-Rails, equip
ment and steels represented the firm.
er issues of the listless opening of to-
days stock market. Union Pacific,
New York Central, Crucible Steel,
United States Steel, Baldwin Locomo-
tive, Mercantile Marine preferred and
United States Rubber reflected fur.
Their covering of short contracts.
Domestic and foreign oils were irreg-
uar at slight changes, Tobaccos
feathers and food specialties, which
featured yesterdays stronger issues
showed no definite trend Preliminary
exchange rates on London we're mod.
erately above yesterdays low quota.
lions.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-26
RANSOM.

Ransom Rebeka Hodge No. $50 has
been emulating the busy bee this
summer with such a good effect tina.
they have initiated eighteen new meT'
bers. The degree staff of the Streator
Rebekahs did the work. Six new ap.
plicants have also been accepted.
Several who had allowed their mem
berships to lapse have ben reinstated,
They are planning to organize de.
gree staff of their own later on in
the summer. The new officers who
were recently installed are:
n. G.-Ethel Mccain.
V. G-Mabel Jones.
Secretary--lda Smith.
Alta Bruce was chosen delegate to
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-26
Their Real Reason.

but i thought men were supposed
to adore women for having Just what
they haven't got, just as we adore
them for their physical strength and
their brains" $50 they say. and so
We say, because otherwise there would
be no marriages" said Mrs. vachell.
but II is lie. We only love their
strength for the sake Of getting the
better Of 1t. They cultivate our fool
tshness because it gives them rest
from competition, and they can sit
down and plume themselves
'Three Loving Ladies'" by Mrs. Dowd.
all.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-26

EnouQh Said.

Frequently question contains its
own answer. Such question was the
one put recently by Kansas young
woman who had failed to qualify for
Q position as teacher. Feeling that
she had not been considerably dealt
with, she wrote: II think | am en-.
titled to an exclamation of why 7
failed, anyway. Boston Transcript
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-26
Pioneer implements,

Some OF the pioneer implements
originals of which are In the Cleve-
land Western Reserve Historical So
ciety-are bed warn hg pan and tin
lantern, Dutch over d foot warmer,
a frying pan handle four feet long,
shaving horse anG drawing knife,
sugar trough, pacL saddle, fail, lard
lamp, candle molds, tallow candle and
stick, suffers, flax Ratchet, hand wool
cards, spllnt broom. big spinning wheel
used for wool. small spinning wheel
used for fax.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-26
Get Many silly cemp,.,o.s.

Every day the postmasters In the
larger cities receive countless letters
OF complaint. Not unnaturally among
SO large number there are many OF
frivolous nature. For example. one
woman wrote that the carrier who de-
iivered her letters was engaged to a
woman twice his own age, and re-
quested that he should be asked to
break of tire engagement or be dis
missed.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-26

The city council met last evening
In the city hall and transacted rou-
tine business. The report of the
council as committee of the whole
as to the work on the river bridge
was approved and recorded.
Word was received that the fire
truck was shipped from the factory
In Minnesota on the 22d and was ex-
pected to arrive most any time.
The matter OF financing the pay
ment for the truck was turned over
to Commissioner Sterrett, who will
attend TO that detail when the truck
is finally accepted by the city. A
man will be here from the factory to
instruct in the use of the truck when
1t arrives.
Mr., Mentier of the National Bis
cult company's force appeared before
the council with a petition from the
property owners on Bluff street, west
OF Main, to have the street paved to
the full width OF twentyseven feet
down to Maiden Lane. The petition
was not formally presented, as Mr..
Mentier desired to secure some more
signatures. but 1t will be placed be-
fore the council at the next meeting
for consideration.
The council passed a resolution ap,
proving the plat of NJ. d. Wolfe of the
lots owned by him on Main street.
The council had under consideration
the matter of engaging a motorcycle
cop for the purpose of controlling
traffic and speeding in the city.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-26
Honor Aurora Woman.

A letter from Mrs. Mae G.. Lincoln
of Aurora, who spoke here recently
on Flag day, makes the welcome an
nouncement that she has been ap
pointed as inspector for No. "a. The
corps here VIII be pleased over this
news. rs Mrs. Lincoln is not only a
woman OF charming personality, bu.
also we'll versed in the rituaistic
work of the order and thoroughly
competent to oversee and instruct
those unfamiliar with the drill of the
Relief Corps.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-26
MOTOR TRUCK SERVICE

We are engaged In serving the pub.
lie with long distance and local haul.
ing. Are ready to take loads to and
from Chicago or any part Of the state.
Will move stoves, furniture or any
kind Of merchandise In city.
HAlvERSoN & o'poNNELL.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-26
Hire EXTRA Shift

The Crescent Paper company will
put on an extra shift of men the mid.
die OF August, when they start the old
machine, which has been down for re-
pairs.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-26
Remember, Away
Back, When--

The City Of Ottawa made a contrac
with Ben Telno to grade La Sail,
street with gravel, from Jackso,
street to Main street. for $1,000
When he got as far as the present
location of Duncan's drug store h,
went broke" The street just off o
the eraveled portion was very mudd,
and many wagons got stuck in tn,
mire.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-26
Most INTELLIGENT Animal,

Scientists say that thu chimpanzet
is superior to any othLr animal ex
cept man. Next In orter comes the
gorilla, then the orang-outang. The
gibbon. still another variety Of ape,
comes fourth.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-26
livestock

Chicago. July 26.--Hogs 10000;
held over 1O,029. opening active Is to
25c higher than yesterdays average,
mostly 25c higher and chiefly to yard
traders and shippers; 1925 paid, sew.
eral times; quality fair, average cost
yesterday 995. OEc
Cattle, 5000.
Sheep. $4,000. Shlp
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-26

Has Your Dentist Ever Done Thisf
English Paper--A chasm In the road
was stopped, as you stop tooth, with
sacks full Of stones.-Boston Tran
script.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-26
Jud Tunklrs.

Jud Tunkins says he hopes that all
people will never agree entirely In
their opinions. Something serious
would happen II by accident the world
made the same mistake unanimously.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-26
Special Offer

All customers who pay their az.
counts in full on Saturday, July 80.
regardless OF how long standing. will
receive q H." green trading
stamps. This offer is for one day
only. L. COLLINS
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-26
July Sale.

Thursday. Friday and Saturday are
the days large quantities of dry goods
will be thrown out at Cut Prices.
Visit the store on these days and
profit by the bargains.
E. A. COLLINS.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-26

LOST Body battery cover, on canal
road between Marseilles and OF
tawa.2 Leave at Morello cigar store
on Main st. Reward.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-26
Supes Meet With Council.

The bridge committee of the board
Of supervisors of Fall River met with
the mayor and city council yesterday
afternoon on the river bridge. An
agreement was entered into between
the city authorities and the Fall River
supervisors to replank the whole of
the river bridge with oak plank. and
to give the bridge an entire new coat
Of paint. The plank have been or
dered, and the work will commence
soon as the material arrives.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-26

Chicago market report furnished by
q. w. Kirby. manager Simons, Day
4 Co. Room 3l2 Moloney Building.
Phone So.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-26
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E|BVke~l"'11a

Daily sIoean-Swat the fly.
Nitely sloean--Swat the mosquito
Yep; there are jay walkers and
then there are jay riders"
-
The city dads, having put an END
to haphazard parking, are now afte
those who take short cuts" acrosl
roads.
-
And then there are autoists WIFI
can turn around In the middle OF thu
block and get away with 1t.
Sign in front Of zeller Inn: and
parking in this space" It's no lid
The machines were so thick that ther(
was no chance to park there.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-26
THOSE LOST IDEAS.


Often in the night we are STRUCK
with brilliant idea, and before 4
pencil and some paper can be SCI
cured the idea yanishes-never to rel
turn.
Lemonade stands will be the pop n
lar thing along the Zine Of march" I'd
the fair grounds, and also In the VII
cnity Of the circus a week from to|
day. 4
Referring to the first page cartoon
which appeared yesterday. in which
Mr.. City Dweller is pictured picking
his peach crop consisting CT ono
peach, We might suggest that "Sat'I
probably wished 1t TO he understood
of course, that the birds got the resi-
OF the crop. How about 1t, Sat?
Being as how the Republicans ard
in the majority that landslide on thd
South Side hill might be called a Rel
publican landslide, wat7
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-26
Double Stamps.

Thursday morning. the first day OF
our July sale, double stamps will be
given on all cash purchases. Many
customers are getting premiums.
here Is chance to hurry yours along
Il. A. COLLINS.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-26

FOR QUICK RESULTS TRY THE
WANT ADS IN THE FREE
II Z TRADERJ0URNAL.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-07-01
RICH ORE IN FLORENCE

Assays made from new find by Donald and Giles in the Florence gave returns as follows, according to R. c. Mccarthy, superintendent of the Flor ence:
 Ten inches on the footwall, $536; sixteen inches on hanging-wall side, SIP; two inches on the hanging-wall, $11,OOS; grab samples of broken ma terial, 1856. The grab sample does not include ore from the two-inch seam, which is solid against the hang ing-wall, SO that it can be broken separately. The vein has now been opened for a length of twelve feet There is three feet of gangue between the foot and hanging-wall seams.
 This ore was found 15 feet into the hanging-wall of the original Reilly slope, below the 110-foot level, and Mccarthy said that as far as he could determine at present there is virgin ground to the surface.-Goldfield Tribune.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-07-01
nothing more than to get data?
 Mr. HAYDEN. If that should

nothing more than to get data?
 MT. HAYDEN. If that should be found necessary.
 MT. ARENTZ. Does not the gentle man think that it should be done now, and could not this commissions pow CTS be enlarged so as to take that in?
 Mir. HAYDEN. I am decidedly not in favor of enacting any legislation by Congress containing an acknow- ledgment that the Republic of Mexico has any rights whatever in the waters of the Colorado River. If anything of that kind is done, it should be ac- complished through diplomatic chan nels by treaty with Mexico to be negotiated by the Secretary of State and ratified by the Senate.
 In conclusion, let me express the hope that none of the States mention ed in this bill will adopt a dog-in-the- manager attitude, but that broad-mind- ed men, experienced in irrigation de- velopment, will be appointed as com missioners and that they will prompt ly reach a fair and just agreement, When fully conserved there is water enough in the Colorado River to fully reclaim at least 6,0O0,000 acres of the most fertile land on. this continent located in a region blessed with more sunshine and larger growing season than can be found anywhere. We are f taking a legislative step to-day to- | ward the creation of an irrigated em' pire which will yield untold agricul' tural wealth to the American people.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-07-01
Somewhat Miffed

"What do you think of that fel' low? Had the audacity to have his secretary get me on the wire. never talk except to principals. Why didn't he call me himself?"
 "How do you know it was his sec retary
 "My secretary answered" ."-Detroit . Free Press.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-07-01
The Cup of Tantalus

Whats the good of wealth? ?"
 What indeed? I have four auto- mobiles and the doctor says I must walk to and from the office" ."-Boston Transcript.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-07-01
Strong on Appetite

"Why did you discharge that splen- did cook you had?"
 "It was the only way to get our guests to go home."-Boston Trans cript.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-07-01
ZIMMERMAN KILLED

Steve Fedich, a timberman in the Miami companys' mine, was caught in a run of ore in chute and crushed to death, last Saturday. The man was repairing tinibers in the tram level when the accident occurred.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-07-01
No Sale

No Sale
 Gould I sell you Boswell's Life of Johnson,' sir?" asked the book agent. Certainly not" replied the self made millionaire. "I'm not interested in the career of colored pugilists. - Birmingham Age-Herald.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-05-19
RURAL ROUTES ARE
CHANGED B GOV
ERNMENTS ORDER 5

In accord with instructions from the
Post Office Department, PosthAater
jackson, Monday, changed rural route
No. seven, from the Mexico pest oft
flee, to go direct west from theA lace
now occupied by VIII Sharp, respiNing
the old route at the Hebel corner, The
change was made to avoid the bad
condition of the Joe Mongler road and
the road paralleling the Molino road
on the west
Postmaster jackson ann6Di led
Monday that he had received lnsttuc-
tions to make a detailed inspeetioE 'of
each of the seven rural routes eman-
ating from the Mexico post Office and
make full reports to the Department
as to the condition Of same. The ac-
tive cooperation Of the patrons on
rural routes is desired in keeping the
roads SO traversed in reasonably good
condition throughout the year. On ac-
count Of the increasing volume Of
parcel post for delivery to rural pat
rons road conditions must be such that
the rural carriers can cover their
routes every weekday in the year in
ia vehicle that will provide fef the
mail matter being properly protedted
from weather conditions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-05-19
CLUB LEASES
EAST LAKE
FROM ALTON

The Mexico Country Club has closed
a lease with the Chicago & Alton rail
read for the exclusive use Of East
Lake, which joins the Country Club
grounds just east of Mexico. The
lease calls for the exclusive use of
the lake and grounds for hunting,
bathing, boating and fishing.
The Mexico County Club is the only
Organization of its kind in the state
with a lake as a part of its equipment
and the members of the club are pre-
pairing to build boat houses and place
bo on It at once.
The recent wet weather has mater
iauy Iyitrferred with the work of the
Greens Committee at the club but it
is expected that the course will be
worked on this week and temporary
holes installed SO that playing can
star. at once.
Work or the club house has been
dela' ed because of the rains. How
ever excavation for the foundation
has been made and it is thought it
will be matter Of but short time
before the building will be completed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-05-19
GOOCH BUYS
ROBERTS,
STORE HERE

R. L. Gooch has purchased the G.
w. Robertson hardware stock and
with his son, Edward Gooch, will con-
duct the business in the future at the
same location on the east side of the
square. This is one Of the largest
hardware stores in this section Of the
state, and Mr.. Robertson has conduct
ed the business for a great many
years and has been most successful
merchant.
Mr.. Robertson's many friends trust
that he will continue to make Mexico
his home in the future. George viii
Robertson, who has been connected
with his father will for time handle
the implement department for the
new firm.
Mr.. Gooch was formerly with the
Mexico Hardware and Furniture Com
pany. He is an experienced merchant
and the Ledger joins his many friends
in welcoming him back into local bus
mess circles.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-05-19
FUNERAL OF OLD {
AUDRAIN RESIDENT
WAS ON TUESDAY

The funeral of w. r. Campbell,
formerly Of Audrain County, was held
at New Hope Church Tuesday after
noon. The deceased had lived in this
county until about fifteen years ago,
when he removed to Barton county
and where his death occurred Sunday,
Mr.. Campbell was born and reared
near New Hope church and was q
prosperous farmer of that section un-
til his removal fifteen years ago. He
was about 10 years Of age.
The deceased was cousin Of Rufus
jackson, postmaster of Mexico and. of
A. d. jackson, cashier Of the South
ern Bank. Two brothers, J. $. Camp
hell and S. r. Campbell Of Audrain
County also survive. These, and other
members Of their families attended
the funeral services Tuesday, which
wer conducted by Rev. ]. s. Jesse at
the New Hope Church.
Mr.. Campbell was a fine Christian
man and one whose death would be a
loss to any community. The Ledger
joins in extending sympathy to his
relatives and many friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-05-19
PLANS APPROVED

Word was received by county clerk
s. P. Cunningham late Friday that
the State Highway Department had
approved theplans for the construe-
tion of a reinforced concrete bridge
on the North Cross State Highway
a mile and three fourths east of Gem
tralia.
This is a bridge that has been badly
needed for some time and the county
court made a special inspection of
the place in company with represen-
tative of the Highway Department.
The department has now approved
the pans that the engineer submitted
and the next step will be to have the
approval of the Federal representative
in Jeeffrson City so that part of the
cost will be borne by congressional
appropriations. The structure itself
is already assured, however.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-05-19
PENSION BLIND

One application has been approved
by the county Probate Court under
the new law enacted at the last ses-
sion of the legislature to provide pen
sions for the worthy blind. Three
more persons were in Mexico Wednes-
day to confer with the court in regard
to applications.
The application that has been ap-
proved is Of Miss Mamie Lee Foun-
tain of Audrain County, whose case
win now be acted upon by the Secre-
tary Of the Missouri Commission for
the Blind.
The law provides that every adult
blind person who has been d resident
Of the state for ten years or more and
who lost his or her sight while res
ident Of the state and who has an in
come Of less than $3.50 annually shall
receive from the stats a pension Of
from 500 to $500 annually, accord
ing to their needs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-05-19
c. 8 4. OFFICIALS
PROMISE REMOVAL
OF DEATH TRAP

Mexico citizens wer most favorabIy
impressed with the visit that Pres.
ident W. G. Bierd and his party Of C.
& A. officials made during their semi
annual inspection Of the western div
ision of the road Thursday.
Soon after the special bearing tho
party arrived in Mexico at D. M, a
committee from the Chamber OF
Commerce and other citizens accom-
panied the party to the East Lake
Death Trap where a thorough inspec-
tion was made. President Bierd him
self spent over an hour and half
making detailed examinations.
The committee and citizens explain-
ed to President Bierd the Importance
of the North Missouri Cross Stata
Highway to Mexico and emphasized
the Importance the East Lake Bridge
had to the highway and the menace it
formed to making this a really popular
route.
President Bierd gave instructions to
his Chief Engineer, C. T. Marshall, to
have the opening under the track
widened to 50 feet at the present
place SO as to provide right and left
passage may under the track.
This will remedy the situation for
the present, he said, and as soon as
financial conditions improved some
very marked changes would be made.
These include raising the present
road bed at least eight feet and NOV
ing the passageway about 100 feet
north. The permanent bridge will have
an opening at least 80 feet wide and
a double passageway for right and
left driving.
The present temporary plan how
ever, eliminates great deal of the
danger as the increased width enables
motorists to see the road on the other
side of the bridge.
The special bearing the officials de-
parted for Kansas City at $3.50 Friday
morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-05-19
HAS RECEIVERS


Z. 1t became known in Jefferson City
Friday that the personal business af-
fairs of James A. Houchin have been
placed in the hands of receiver as
a result of the business condition of
the Star Clothing Co., which was re-
Gently placed under the direction of
receivers in st. Louis. Henson NJ.
Stephens and Robert C. Morris, re-
ceivers for the Star Clothing Co., have
alison been appointed to handle the per
sonal affairs ofrMr. HOuchin.
At the proceedings, which were in
stituted in st. Louis, the property
owned personally by Mr.. Houchin was
valued at 100000, subject to encum-
brances.
The reason for Mr. Houchin's bus
mess affairs being included with
those Of the Star was result of his
name being on the company's notes in
a personal capacity and since Mr..
Houchin was the principal owner of
the company it was denied best to ham
die all Of the affairs in this way. =
Fulton Sun.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-05-19
ALMA BROWN MARRlEs


Miss Alma. Brown Of this city and
Charles Wilmhorst Of Benton City
were united in marriage in Laddonia
Sunday. The bride yaas been very sue.
cesIsful as teacaer in the rlral
schools near Ben;on and it was while
there that she net Mr.. WiImhorst.
Miss Brown is one of the city's most
charming women who has always been
MOST energetic. She has host Of
friends who will be pleased to hear
' Of her happy marriage.
Her husband also comes from one
of the fine families Of Benton City
He is a very prosperous farmer near
that place.
The many friends Of this couple join
the Ledger IN wishing, them many
years Of happiness.