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The Missouri herald., 1922-10-06
SOME TEXAS GROWERS TO
GET $50 A BALE ADVANCE
Farm Bureau Association Obtains
Credits of $9,000,000 From the
War Finance Corporation.

Austin, Texas.-An advance Of
$50 a bale of 500 pounds, instead Of
$50 as heretofore, will be made on
all of this seasons cotton of men,
bers of the Texas Farm Bureau Cot
ton Association, according to J. l..
Hall, secretary. He said that it is
expected that this advance will be
of much help to growers as well as
to banks. The Texas Cotton Asso-
citation recently obtained credits of
s9.00O,OOO from the War Finance
Corporation, and in addition has
large financial backings from local
banks in Texas and the Southwest,
Hall said.
The Texas Cotton Association
plans to market approximately 6O0,-
The Missouri herald., 1922-10-06

900 bales of the 1922 crop, all of
which will be handled cooperative
ly and through State headquarters
of the association in Dallas, Hall
said. Several thousand bales of the
1922 crop already have been han
died through the association, which
is daily receiving cotton from all
sections of the State, he said.
The Missouri herald., 1922-10-06
AS was covered by a genera

AS was covered by general
write-up in these columns last week
Yom Kippur, kept by the Jews
throughout the world as their day Of
Atonement, was fittingly observed
by them locally by meeting at the
home of Leon Wolfson at Caruthers-
Vile last Monday, where services
were conducted by S. J. TORN, local
Cantor. I. Kohn and family of this
city and their two sons, Haiman and
julius, of Kennett, were among the
goodly number who attended the
function at Caruthersville.
The Missouri herald., 1922-10-06

For Rent:-240 acres, in 40
acre tracts or larger. Six good
houses and barns. Some new ground
and some clearing. Good cotton,
corn ground. Three miles west 0f
Hayti, on Kennett road. J. S. Porter
444S Maryland Ave-, st. Louis, Mo.
The Missouri herald., 1922-10-06

Superintendent of Schools, Prof.
o. e. Hooker and wife left Wednes-
day night for Browning, Mo-, being
called there on account of the death
Of Mr.. Hooker's mother. The COM
munity extends sympathy.
The Missouri herald., 1922-10-06
Bees Average Life Six we.ks.

osoe average Lie SIX Weeks.
A bee hatched In early summer does
not live to eat the honey 1t gathers. as
Its average life through the busy sea.
SON Is not more than six weeks. Only
those born In late autumn live till the
spring.
The Missouri herald., 1922-10-06

Fine Linen Found on Mummies
Compared with the linen wrap
pings found on some of the ancient
Egyptian mummies. the finest linen
that can be produced today is posi-.
lively coarse.
The Missouri herald., 1922-10-06
Use Herald want ads IL you
want quick results.

1t is when theory stops and prac-
tice begins that persons learn
whether or not they are slackers.
The Missouri herald., 1922-10-06

Mrs. Ollie Chism and children spent
the week end visiting the family of
John Martin at Kennett.
The Missouri herald., 1922-10-06

The above is published for the
farmers Of Pemiscot county to con
slider.
The Missouri herald., 1922-10-06

Mrs. l. Kohn has returned from a
visit with friends and relatives in
st. Louis.
The Missouri herald., 1922-10-06

Good digestion may wait on appe-
tite, but indigestion waits on moth.
ing.
The Missouri herald., 1922-10-06

Use Herald want ads.
The Missouri herald., 1922-10-06

Does your old stove need some
new parts9 We can get them.
LEFLER HARDWARE co, Hayti, No
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

1t is reported that the work Of en-
largingt heroundhouse at Francisf from
twelve to eighteen stalls will be begun
January 20 and will be a move to-
ward the extension of the Santa Fe.
Officials Of the Chicago and Alton
Railroad were in Francis Monday.
It is probable that the terminal there
which for about ten years has been
run by the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy Railroads, will be taken owe
soon by the Chicago and Alton. Both
of these railroads use the same tracks
and 1t has been the custom for them
ito alternate in the management OF the
terminal, usually changing about
every FIVE years. "
No notifications of any changes
have been, received by. the-employes of
the c. and A. here. ~. 81,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12
DECLARES DRY
Law IS NOT
A FAILURE

CHICAGO, Jan. 10.-Although the
prohibition law is not being enforced
with 100 per cent efficiency the law is
by nj means q failure, according to
Maj. r. A. Haynes, national prohibi-
ton director, who made an, address be-
fore the Law Enforcement League of
Chicago Sunday. No law can be en-
forced 100 per cent declared Mr..
Haynes but the enforcement of the
prohibition law is approaching the
highest possible point.
The chief obstacles to the enforce
ment Of the Volstead Act are apath-
etc citizens and lethargic officials.
The vets have spread carefully
planned propaganda to make it APP
pear that the prohibition law is a fail
ure and cannot be enforced" Major
Haynes said. "The best antidote for
propaganda is facts and here are
q few: '
The proPaganda,pu in capital let
tiers the liquor imported into this ,eouri-
The facts show that the total i'm
p~ortation during the last fiscal year
was one-half of / per cent Of the
total consumption Of liquor in the
United States the year before prohi-,
r,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12
SYNOPSIS

CHAPTER L.-Harriet Field. twenty
eight years old n beautiful. Is the So
cial secretary OF the ~nirtatious Mrs. Isa-
belle Carter, 4 'CrownIandB," Richard
Carriers home, and g~overness Of f-year-
old Nina Carter. Ward, twenty-four years
old and impressionable. fancies himself In
love with his mothers attractive secre-
tary. Mrs. Carriers latest ANAL" 10
with young Anthony Pope. and tho youth
10 taking It very seriously.
CHAPTER Threading over the tsA-
cups this summer afternoon, Harriet D.
profoundly disturbed by the arrival OF q
visitor. Royal Blondin. Next day. ct q
tea party N the city, Biondin makes HIM
self agreeable to Nina, and leaves q deep
impression on b unpophisueated girl
CHAPTER III. - Harriets agitation
over the appearance OF Biondin at
'-Crownlands'' is explained by the, fact
that he had been a disturbing element In
her life ten years before. M she fears
him. The man 10 an avowed adventurer,
living on the gullibility OF the Idle rich.
He frankly announces to Harriet his In
teRtion Of marrying Nina. who. a the
daughter OF the wealthy Richard Carter,
De q highly desirable Catch" Ind urges
her TO aid him. She In IN q sense IN his
power. and after pleading with him to
abandon his scheme agrees 70 follow .
policy of Neutrality.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

Propaganda says crime has in
creased since prohibition. Facts show
that the crime wave is world wide and
that it would be just as sensible to
blame it on oma suffrage as on pro-
hibition. Facts show that arrests for
drunkenness have decreased SO per
cent in this country since prohibition
and convictions for drunkenness in
creased about the same per cent m
wet England.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

was that Israel's government was a
theocracy-God was their King. Idola-
try was treason against the King.
These false prophets were traitors to
God and therefore should die.
V. GODS Prophets indicated wv.
E-46).
The proof that Elijah vas Gods
prophet was Incomplete TIN rain came.
Israel under his ministry had now
turned back to God, and God made
known to them His g~raciousness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS.

#N lAk G2N3A A8uNe
Notice is hereby given that the an
nual stockholders meeting Of the
Moline Bank win be held at its bank
ing house in Molino, Me-, on the 18th
day Of Jan. 1922.
Said meeting will be convened at 8
o'clock a. m, and continued during at
least three hours, unless the object
for which such meeting ID called be
accomplished soonsr.
The purpose for which this meeting
Is called Is 10 elect officers and dir
ectors for the said bank, 10 serve dur
ing the ensuing year, and for the
transaction of any business which
may properly come before the meet
ing.
W. 3. CAUTHoRN,
President.
ATTEST:
3. ]. HENDERSON,
Secretary.
~ Il Advertisement
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
Notice Is hereby given that the ua-
dersigned J. A. CARROLL, Admins
traitor, Of the estate Of
MRS. E. E. CARROLL, Deceased,
will make final settlement Of his ac-
counts with said estate as such
Administrator at the next term Of the
Probate Court of Audrain County,
Missouri, 10 be holden at Mexico, Mo-,
in said County, on the 18th day of
February, A. D., 1922.
J. a.. CARROLL,
Administrator.
Attested by me this 18th day Of
January, 1922.
(SEAL) Z. A. SHANNON,
Judge of Probate Court.
47-td Advertisement
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

saw the slender figure, In fits green
gown. disappear at a turning Of the
tvted wall. She paused for no back
ward glance Of farewell. But Royal
6iondin was satisfied.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12
LESSON FOR JANUARY 10
ELlJAH's CHALLENGE or BAAL
WORSHIP.

LESSON TEXV-I Kings IS:l-A.
GOLDEN TExT-This In the victory
that overcometh he world. even our
faith.-I John So.
REFERENCE MATERIAL-Josh. "a:
14-1S; Eph. S:1o-2O.
= PRIMARY ToPTC-God Answers Eli
Jah's prayer.
JUNIOR ToPIC-one Man Against -Four
Hundred and Fifty.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC
~-Jehovah's Victorious Champion.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
Modern Evils; How 70 Fight Them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

The Rev. F A. Emerson, brother Of
the Rev. F. w. Emerson Of Mexico,
Is now located at Holiday, Mo-. Mr..
Emerson recently visited his brother
here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

AL Ladies' Suits half price and less,
FREDENDALL G. WILKINS.
de- wit Advertisement
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

Ladies' Coat specials $6.98, s9.76
and $3.50. Excellent values. FRED
g. WILKINS.
d & wilt Advertisement ~ ~,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

Saturday You can buy that bargain
you have been looking for.
DRY & SAPPINGTON.
DE- wit Advertisement -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

One lot Ladies' Coats, good styles
warm materials 1888, $o.76 and
$3.50. FREDENDA4Lt& WILKINS!
de- wit Advertisement
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

Mrs. T. 0. Robson Of Fulton wal a
Mexico visitor Tuesday:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

Ladies' Coats, Suitg,"- Dresses and
Skirts greatly reduced. .s4FREDEN.
DALI & WILKINS. $ -. :
de- wit Advertisement
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

Ladies' Coats, Suits and Dresses,
specially priced for January selling.
FREDENDALL G. WILKINS.
de- wit Advertisement
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12
lNO. 1s12l

OFFICIAL STATEMENT of the FL
nancial Condition of the BANK OF
RUSH HILL, at Rush Hill, State of
Missouri, at the close of business on
the 81 day of December, 1921, pub
lished in the Mexico Weekly Ledger,
a newspaper printed and published
at Mexico. State Of Missouri, on the
18th day Of January, 1922.
RESOURCES
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12
C.un.v CAN'T Aa,ourns.

County Court Adjourrs.
The Audrain County Court adjourn
ed Wednesday afternoon after COM
jpleting the routine business of the
month.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

Joe Botkins and niece, Miss Cal
hOun, are spending the remainder of
the winter in Florida. T. >9ia,H s.,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

COUNTY OF AUDRAIN.
We, W. E. CauthoFn as president,
and T. c. Cauthorn, as cashier of said
bank, each of us, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true TO
the best Of our knowledge and belief.
w. e. CAUTHORN, President.
T @ CAUTHORN, Cashier.
Subscrabed and sworn to before me,
this tenth day Of January,'A. D., nine
teen hundred and twenty two.
WITNESS my hand and notarial
seal ontlse date last aforesaid. (Com-
missiored and qualified for d term ex-
Ipiring July 20th, 1926
r @ CAUTHORN,
Notary Public.
CORRECT ATTEST:
G. G. BYBEE,
7. g. Bolts,
r. 4. HE,IzER,
Directors.
wit Advertisement II
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

Ray H. Beages Of Laddonia spent
Wednesday in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

Mrs. J. H. STROBE Of Mexico spent
Monday in Futon =
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12
Interestine Old Photeriaphl

George Johnson has u photograph
of the group of men who. attended'the
18th annual fish fry Of ]. r. johnson,
on his farm north of Mexico, in June
1897 OF the thirty-nine men present
eighteen are dead.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

Thomas G. Clark Of McCredie spent
Tuesday in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

Miss Pauline Rowland Of Little
Rock, Ark, is the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. M. Rowland.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

Mrs. S. T. Toreryson who has been
III for several days resumed her duties
in the court house Wednesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

Roy Scrogin of Laddonia spent
Wednesday In Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

BARGAINS, BARGAINS.
Many Of them for you next Satur-
day. Watch our windows. You need
the goods.
DRY & SAPP1NGToN.
DE- wilt Advertisement
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

w. w. Pollock went to Kansas City
Monday on business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

COUNTY OF AUDRAIN.
We, Chas. Martens, vice-presdent,
and Oslo Mechliig as cashier of said
bank, each of us, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true 10
the best of our knowledge and belief.
CHAS. MARTENS, vice-Pres.
,aoSIE MECHL1N, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me-,
this 18th day of January, A D., nine
teen hundred and twenty two. jaq
WITNESS my hand and notarial
seal OR the date last aforesaid. (Com-
missioned and qualified for a term exr
piring Nov. 4, 1928. SEQ
SUE E. RINGO, !,
s>o. ri: .sy. Notary Public
CORRECT ATTEST: " fys
- &c. r. MECHLIN, a
HENRY WEBER, aas
PETE ERpEL, Jr..,ar
~ +a,strr? D~irectorsa
wit Advertisement "a @ G 10 ts,-,,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

-UET WV N&g
IN Llnda's Lap and She Was sebbIns
slttsriX.
'-Teli me everything you saidw she
commanded.
Fl Wiilir Harriefs voice fell aafly.
II came home to talk II over with
you." Bnt It was fully I'VE minutes
later that she began the inevitable
condolences. I'VE talked-Roy and
r." she said, briefly. ! "He doesn't
belong in my life. now. any more than
! do in hisi Wa simply agreed to q
sort Of mutual mindIng Of our own
business
'sThank GodiD Mrs. Davenport said.
~ferventiy. "He--he doesn't want to-
he doesn't still feel--he won't worry
you. theni' shs asked somewhat din
fG.I<tnrn~S 49, W~rR~ Il
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

Harry Day Of Mexico spent Tues
day In Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

SUBSCRIBE FOR THE LEDGEa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-01-12

INC. 8O-1406) sod
OFFICIAL STATEMENT ii the Fis'
ntancia1 Condition o. the M0LuN0t
BANK. at Moiins, State of Missoafgd
at the close Of business On HtHsI
s1st day Of December, 1921. ipabl
lished in the Mexico Weekly Ledger.
newspaper printed and pubIished III
Mexico, State Ut Missouri, ii THE
18th day of January: 1922. ~ Aail
RESOURCES
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-07

lily so helplcssly ovcrshadowed could do
nothing. Fnt the truth of the matter is
that the weakness OF disunion and inferior
leadership has been painfully Gripping on
both sides: majority and minority, alike.
have drifted along without fixed purpose
or united effort
Nevertheless. there is excellent campaign
material for jefferson Day speakers and
Democratic orators generally in the show
ing that has been made by this Republican
Congress. The majority deserves a popu-
lar rcbuke. and the indications are that il
VIII get one in the form OF substantial
reduction OF its numerical advantage. That
might he expected to produce a salutary
effect. II would constitute n warning to
The President against continuing his policy
cf aloofncss in the face Of congressional
incompetence, a reminder 10 Congress and
party leaders generally that n complete
overturn will be the penalty In 1928 for
persistence in course OF fruitless conten-
ton. The ''straws' 10 which some Demo
cratic observers are said 10 be pointing with
satisfaction should not I've dignihed too
greatly. Municipal elections at Kansas
City and Hartford. Conn. are rather in
elusive affairs from the national viewpoint.
hut that there is widespread dissatisfaction
with the record OF the Republicans in Con-
Eress is well known aud perfectly natural.
This dissatisfaction will bring out a large
vote OF resentment in the fall, with the
Democrats as the bcnefciaries
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-07

(From The Richmond Dispatch April z IS7o1
Measures have been adoptcd for the ercc-
ton OF q Catholic church in Manchester and
work will be commenced on the building at
an early date
Tbo cxtr, oassiop ~ ,ho Canaan, ,,,
which iastcd ten doys COS, Tho S,o, ,ho,
SIR ono Each mcn,hcr drc .co - ~
COMMUNICATIVE treasury os nor dinm ono
delegate insists upon his rirht IN ,,;,o,na
for the extra session ana save no r.,u ,,
i, II he has IN IN 10 I,w to do co
r,,., ,,a
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-07
United E~o.t REQUIRED

+ the present movement FOR public Ii
l b-ary should fa!I--which Is altogether
unlikely-the failure would be due not 10
active opposition, but to lack OF sustained
enthusiasm and purpose on the part OF
Richmonders who regard the project with
unreserved approval. The organization
meeting held Wednesday reflected the de-
termination and lighting spirit OF the rep
rcscntative group that has taken the initia-
tive III the movement. The members OF
that group have committed themselves to
library campaign Of the most aggressive
sort. and they may be expected to keep
hammering at the matter until an answer
has been given by City Council But the
fate of the project should not be permitted
10 depend upon their efforts alone They
will need the help of the community. and
this support they may properly claim
Sentiment i'll Richmond is undoubtedly
favorable TO the library proposal II we
are TO judge by the volume of expressed
opposition. it would seem that those who are
actively antagonistic constitute. numerical
ly, an altogether insignificant body What
Is needed then. TO guarantee the success
OF the movement is crysta llization of library
sentiment that already exists: conversion OF
the opposition is relatively Il matter OF lit
tie moment since the opposition comprises
negligible number OF citizens. Formal
organization OF the library association
should hasten the solidiication that is
needed. The thousands OF Richmondcrs who
have been saying yes with a little ~"
must be aroused to the use Of the capital
II they are really in earnest. and will now
demonstrate their carncstness by rallying
10 the support Of the association the move
ment will proceed quickly and without in
terruption TO a successful conclusion Gen
timely enthusiastic. united effort on the part
OF those who profess 10 be favorable to the
library project viii carry the undertaking
through, surely ana speedily. In the words
OF MIR. Binford. Lets CO."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-07
Electrical Power

When water flows through a pipe
~ encounters the resisting effect
caused by friction between its"lf and
the inner wall OF the pipe. Some OF
the mechanical energy of the water
is used up In overcoming this friction
and IS changed into heat energy.
Friction between two blocks Of wood
will also cause som" ~ the mochani-
cal energy cNertcd To be transformed
into heat. and the blocks get warm.
In fact. friction anywhere cause heat
to greater or lesser extent
1t ia not hard, then, TO imagine that
electrical energy may be transformed
into neat when a current OF electric
i'N encounters resistance in it's pain
~ now. which we call n circuit. There
is ~" circuit possible which has alb
Solutcly no resistance; therefore.
whenever AN electric current nUws
there must be some work done ~
overcoming tho resistance OF IN. cir
cut That il. some energy must be
converted into heat. however litu~
II may he. II is quite possible. how
ever TO Nicate such II hiEh temper
aturc in wire as 10 melt IL
The amount of heat created IL pro-
portioncd to the resistance being
overcome. the length OF time the cur
reut is Moving and the current
strength times itself Expressed n
simple algchraic equation. this is:
Energy expanded Resistance Gn
"hmsh Time Gin seconds y Cur
rent tampcrcs) Current ,ampc,.>b
Any quantity multiplied by itself
once is called the square" Of that
quantity. so Current times Itself
equals current squared"
Now. the rate AT which this energy
Is expanded. or tho rate ~ which
Tho work iS accomplished. * called
Tho power and since we are sneak
tnS Of electricity. We may call II
electrical power The Electrical
power Is. then. OF course. The total
energy expended in u certain Length,
OF time III seconds divided by tina,
number Of seconds. In other words.
II Is the amount Of energy expended
every second. THE unit OF olcctrical
power IS the watt" named after
James Watt, who did considerable
work on the earliest steam cnSincg
Expressed algcbraicallv. electrical!
power, or VIC may say, simply
power" is as follows:
Power irwRttsl Current ,ar,.
pcrcs) squared ECa.atance tohrz,
The wait IN r. times rather u s..,ai
uni: used. so a un!: called "n!!uw. :, p.
which means 1000 waits. Is o.,en
used.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-07

THE Jefferson Day banquet draws near
and IL l. announced that james NJ Cox
and other Democratic spokesman Will mark
the occasion by laying down the issues upon
"h!'h IN" congressional campaign will he
"agcd. since II is Congress that comes
np Tor popular approval or reputation il
Is largely TO the record OF Congress thar
party leaders OF both sides look for peril
ncnt issues For the Republicans particu-
larry that is d'scouraging necessity: they
occupy the pos on Of chief accommodating
and the record or which they must answer
IS distinctly not one to brag about
Followers OF the Democratic standard
"o"ld icei great deal more comfort BILE
II Inc party ) chief claim To congressional
control rested on some other basis than mar
OF Republican failure; on some basis for cx
ample, as united. persistent advocacy of a
comprehensive legislative program. TO this.
OIL couTse. there is the answer that a minor