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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12
RICE FIELDS OF THE SOUTH.
Louisiana and Texas Furnish Most of
the Country's Product.

eAAo SooutIy ITOuuCts
Rice forms the principal food of one
half the population Of the earth. 1t is
more widely and generally used as
food material than any other cereal Its
cultivation has gone on for centuries in
Japan, China and India. and it is said
there are no less than 1,400 varieties to
be found in those countries. Rice
production in the United States is lin
tied to the South Atlantic and Gulf
States, where, in some sections, it is
the principal cereal product. For near
ly 100 years after the introduction of
rice into the United States, South
Carolina and Georgia produced the
principal portion, while North Caro-
lima, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and
Louisiana grew only a limited amount.
Within the last ten years Louisiana
and Texas have increased the area de-
voted to rice to such an extent that
they now furnish nearly three ourths
of all the product OF the country. The
great development of the rice industry
in Louisiana since 1884 has resulted
from the opening up of a prairie re-
gion in the southwestern part Of the
state and the development of a system
of irrigation and culture which made
possible the use of harvesting machin-
cry similar to that used in the wheat
fields OF the northwest, thereby greatly
lessening the cost of production. A
large proportion of the rice grown In
South Carolina and Georgia is pro-
duced on tidal deltas. A body of land
along some river and sufficiently re-
mote from the sea to be free from salt
water is selected with reference to the
possibility of flooding it from the river
at high tide and of draining it at low
tide. Lands of this class are also
planted to rice in Southern Louisiana.
Some excellent marshes are found in
South Carolina and Georgia upon what
may relatively be termed high land.
These are in most cases easily drained
and in many instances can be irrigated
from some convenient stream. The OBJ
lection planters have found to such
tracts is that tie water supply is un-
lreliable and no uniform IN tsmpera-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12
ETHEL'S EASTER.

Ethel lived on the seashore-that
part of the Alabama coast which the
Mobilians call "Over the Bay" and
she visited Mobile rarely except during
Christmas and Easter. She was busy
little girl with lessons and piano prac-
tice, and asked so many questions that
home gave her the name of Little
Conundrum.
Some days before Easter she went
with her governess into the city, and
saw woman attired in black gown,
black bonnet and black veil. In
side the bonnet she wore closely fit
ting cap, not at all like widows cap.
"Oh!" exclaimed Ethel, Selling the
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

S. T.. 13-Repeals che requirement the4
grand juries shall attach al niiiMltes and
exhibits to indictments. Publication
clause.
neys trying cases to appoint some local
attorney where the suit is pending upon
whom notice can be served, the same as
on the foreign attorney.
H. +. 129-Amends the law relating to
redemption by providing that all redemp-
tons made under section 4o5l of the code
shall be made in the county where the
sale is had.
s. f. 156-Requires guardians, admins
traitors. etc, to deposit trust funds with
the clerk of the district court when the
residence of a ward is unknown.
s. +. 2T3-Gives the right of appeal from
superior courts to district courts upon
proper showing. Publication clause.
TO BE CONCLUDED NEXT WEEK.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12
EASTER IN HUNGARY.

Some of the most curious Easter OBJ
servances prevail in Hungary, the
home of dance and song. Miss Janka
Frankel, singer who was heard In
opera last winter in Philadelphia and
other cities, gives an interesting &C
count of the strange customs of her
native land.
Passion week, as a whole, is general
ly very quiet, almost no social func-
tions taking place. Its prominent fea-
ture is the pilgrimage to one of the
sacred shrines. Devout persons in both
town and country join in the pilgrim,
age, and every village through which
the procession passes adds it's quota to
the pils.-,e-.e.. ''a>4e' 's,,,rre,. Sc taken
fasting, as far as possible, only bad
and water sufficient to preserve from
absolute exhaustion being INDUCED in.
On Good Friday a life-size image of
the Christ is carried to the principal
church by procession of priests and
there remains until Easter, guarded by
soldiers, who stand motionless as
statues. On Easter Sunday the wor-
shippers place offerings Of money at the
feet of the sacred image. Easter morn
ing is greeted with tokens of gladness,
somewhat similar to our Christmas, all
the windows having wrea5hs of flowers
or leaves.
One of the prettiest observances of
the day is procession of young girls
in white, carrying branches of green
trees, following the clergy in their
robes and the acolytes with huge
gilded cross. After the white robed
girls come the villagers.
The most interesting custom, how
ever is that known as Watering"
which OCCURS on Easter Monday and
Tuesday. Men go out armed with wa
ter in bottles or pitchers and throw il
on the young women they meet in the
village streets. Sometimes they even
call at the houses and greet the girls
who come to the door. l,.e odd part OF
it is that the more thoroughly drenched
the victims are the better they are
pleased, as it brings them luck. In the
cities the custom has been gradually
refined SO that gentlemen arm them
selves with bottles of cologne. J,
This watering" rite is said to be
known in no other country. and it's in
stitution is ascribed to one of the
apostles It is possibly perversion
of the rite of baptism.
Young women retaliate on Tuesday,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

If Easter should be cold,
Worn by the wives of millionaires-
A modern Clique of gold"
With what creations for the head
The avenue is lined,
If Sol will condescend to smile
And spring is only kind;
What glories of bewildering hue.
That seem not born to fade.
And blur the disconnected eyes
OF povertys brigade!
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

And throngs of nobodies at all,
Who only stand and stare!
Roll on! roll on! o. human tide
OF wealth and power and fame.
You change with every passing day.
Yet always seem the same.
So love and hate and shame and faith
The false beside the true,
In rich array on Easter Day
Shall walk Fifth avenue!
New York Herald.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

sitting as boards of registration shall be
PAID out OF the city instead OF the county
funds.
S. +. 13S-Requires the keeping of per-
sonal delinquent taxes in separate rec
ord
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

SUDDENLY ONE NIGHT THE BELL
DID RING.
arm of her governess. who is that,
Miss Mary? What makes her dress so?
She has chain at her side, tool"
That is Sister of Mercy" answered
Miss Mary.
Whose sister," asked Ethel.
"A Sister of Mercy-a sister to all
who need her.
"a sister to everybody" echoed
Ethel, looking puzzled.
Eyes. She spends her life in acts OF
mercy to the poor and the rich. too, II
they need her"
Does everybody love her?" asked
1aoking after the black gown.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

A popular remedy for the bite of a
mad dog at the beginning of the
10Th century was for the victim to take
an ounce of the pulverized iawbone of
the dog that had bitten him. After
the administration of this remedy the
animal was never known to bite any
one
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

II every person would be half as good
as he expects his neighbor to be. what
4 heaven this world would be!
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22
Town Election.

Town election is next Monday. The
official ballot is published in another
column. The name of MIR, Swi'zsr for
mayor was put on by petition. The
council was in session last night and
this forenoon trying to decide on petit
tion to place the name OF John Coleman
on for mayor. They at last decided to
leave ii off
The Coleman petition is said to
have started in joke. 1t is doubtful
il several who encouraged Coleman
to run intended to vote for him.
The objections made to the petition
were that two Of the names on it were
already on the Switzer petition, that the
petition had been altered by adding the
names OF candidates for councilmen
after some of the petitioners had signed
it and that it did not comply with the
law as to giving the residence. etc, Of
petitioners. These candidates for conn
cilmen gave notice of withdrawal. The
town clerk is the officer with whom the
tickets are filed and in case of dispute
he and the mayor and one councilman,
chosen by them by ballot. shall de-
termine the question. Mr.. Arnold was
chosen. The vote to not put the Cole
man ticket on the ballot was two to one.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22
School Notes.

The new scholars who entered Mon
day are Ralph Scott in the high school,
ID class; Endora Norton, sixth room;
and Irene Wolfe, third room.
The boys are again beginning to play
ball.
The examinations are more than half
over.
Abbott's history has been ordered for
the school. 1t is in thirty-four volumes
and will certainly be a great help
especially to students OF general history.
The B latin class was trying to finish
the third book of Caesar before the end
of the quarter. II they will accomplish
this it will make two books which they
have read this quarter.
The B class is reading Irving Sketch
Book
Ray Oleson and Aubrey Herndon quit
school Monday to go to work on the
farm. Aubrey thinks he may go to some
school Of oratory next year. He is boy
of high ambitions and excellent ability
and will probably make his mark in the
world.
We are very glad to hear that Prof
Hooker was reelected to his old position
as superintendent Of schools here.
Tn Q graduating class has decided ia
send for class pins, though, it has not
yet been decided as to what kind.
News has been received from John
Lohner that his hearing is even worse
than when he left here and he think:
there is danger Of losing bis hearing
altogether. He expects to be home next
Monday and resume his studies SO as tc
graduate.
The primary room is very much crowd
ed now and Mr.. Hooker asked Monday
that no more children be started tC
school until fall. when there will b.
plenty Of room.
1t has not been definitely decided al
to the spring vacation. 1--WE have any
1t will commence in two weeks from
next Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

W. Burnside has sold his elevator and
his grain and coal business to A. j..
Leeke, OF Manning, to give possession in
April. This comes with kind of shock
as our people had become so accustomed
to seeing Mr.. Burnside down at his grain
office buying grain that they regarded
him as kind of fixture. He came here
when the town started and has been
continuously in the grain business since.
He has always had good business as
he was honorable and enterprising. He
says he and his family do not intend to
leave Audubon for which the public
generally will be glad. He will perhaps
90 into some other line Of business here.
Mr.. Leeks already owns elevators at
Manning, Ross and Halbur. He is said
to be good buyer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

We have saved many doctor bills
since We began using Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy in our home. We keep
bottle open all and whenever any of
my family or myself begin to catch
cold, We begin to use the Cough Rem
edy, and as result we never have to
send away for a dactor and incur a
large doctor bill, for Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy never fails to cure. 1t
is certainly medicine of great merit
and worth. ID. s. MEARKLE, General
Merchant and Farmer, Matte, Bed
ford county, Pa. For sale by A. H.
Roberts Druggist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

J. w. Coquillett, Of Miller, s. d., we'll
known here to many Of our people. in
RENTING for the REPUBLICAN says we
may count Soath Dakota in the republic
can column this year, especially il
Pettigrew keeps on talking. He says
they intend to retire the Senator and
then il he is still ashamed OF his country
they will make him Pathmaster Of the
Bad Lands.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

One day last week a man died on one
OF the through trains on the Rock Island
at Nicola. He was printer whose home
was In the east and who had been to
Colorado. His wife and little ones had
gone to be with him there but. as he
grew worse they attempted to get back
home and he died on the train. Their
mo ney was almost gone and their condi-
ton appealed to the sympathy OF the
passengers. George Burberry, travel
ing grocery salesman who is well known
in this town, as he comes here about
every ten days. took the lead and with
the help of others purse OF sl42 was
soon raised among the passengers. One
wealthy man living in Boston gave $50
and another gave $40. The Atlantic
undertaken met them at the train and
after stopping of there between trains.
through tho help Of Conductor Bundy
and others. they were cared for and sent
ON east on the next train. Some such
things as these are among the evidences
that kindliness and generosity is as
strong in the world today as it ever was.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

The managers Of the Audubon county
fair have selected September 10 to q as
the dates for this year which is a little
later than common, but which is an
excellent date. 1t is thought by many
that it is better than earlier. A com.
mittee appointed by the managers has
been canvassing some among the bust
ness men in town for money to make
improvements and over $500 has been
subscribed and the committee is NOT
yet around. A petition is out asking
the board Of supervisors to make small
appropriation. The managers will re.
bnild the floral hall, also the stalls for
hogs and for some Of the other exhibits.
A united efforn will push it alon 10
good shape.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

DIR. M. E. Brochear, the complexion
amp scalp specialist, will be at Mrs. G. b.
Russsll's until Monday March 9th. The
Doctor has been in Audubon for several
weeks and has been very busy. Her
work and goods are all guaranteed to
give satisfaction or money refunded.
Best of references in Audubon given.
The Doctor also cures corns and bunions
without pain or soreness. Give her
call and be convinced.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

Because Sheriff Anderson went to
Kansas City and got man who was
under indictment here for seduction the
Advocate grumbles that it was one of
those expense trips Of the sheriff so much
beard about last fall. Sheriff Anderson
doesn't pose as great detective, but he
is modestly doing his duty and getting
his men and doing it without big ex-
pense. We are sorry the Advocate is
developing into kicker.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22
SbfO "
FRED NERMILYA,

Treasurer.
The nine warrants amounting to
$46.O3 were for killing and burying dogs
end for work not falling within the
regular duties OF the other offices. Out
of the $646,03 he has paid to men for
cleaning crossings etc, S14S.50. Clean
ing the crossings is something the street
commissioner has to do himself or hire
it done, and there is frequently more OF
IL than one man can do.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

John F. Clifton died at his home in
this city yesterday morning at four
o'clock. He has been sick with grippe
for the past week or more, and had also
been feeble and in rather poor health
for some time. Mr.. Clifton was born in
Lincolnshire, England, and was eighty
years old at the time of his death. He
and his wife moved to this town from
their farm few miles south east Of here
a year or so after the town started. The
funeral will be at two o'clock this after
noon at the NJ. E. church, Rev. Matheny
conducting the services.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

Word from Billy Maxon says they are
settled in their new home near Laurel,
Nebraska, and that they think they will
like the country. Billy thinks he has
found out why Nebraska goes pop. he
says the wind recently blowed swfully
hard one whole day and at another time
the mercury went low and his pump
froze up. Suchl things occurring too
often make calamityites.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

An ice cream social will be given by
Mrs. Smiths Sunday school class in the
asement Of the M. f. church Friday
evening, March Both, Ten cents admis-
sion will be charged at the door and ten
cents extra for refreshments. A good
program has been arranged and all are
cordially invited.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

We have completed the printing and
binding Of quite number OF blank
scale books which are now on sale both
at Prick & Sons drug store and at this
Office. These who buy and sell grain
and stock by weight, weighing on scales
in the country. often need these scale
tickets. Come in and get them. IL II
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

Matt Williams is quite a horseman
Out at the Fair grounds which he has
rented he will this spring and summer
train five of his own.horses and several
others for other parties. He already
has six other horses engaged to train.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

We sincerely thank our neighbors and
friends who so kindly assisted us during
the sickness and death of our little one.
Their many kindnesses will always be
remembered by us.
Mr.. AND MRS. GEO. Il. BROWN.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

The little girl Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
E. Brown, only about two weeks old,
died last Sunday night. Services we're
held at the residence Tuesday forenoon
The sympathy of the public is with Mr.
and Mrs. Brown in their loss.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

Carroll has had two cases Of small pc,
during the past week or two. The
authorities up there say the cases ar,
very light and as they have them wei
quarantined they hope to prevent an,
spreading,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

A large number of friends and neigh
bors gathered at the home of o. c.
Donaldson last week to partake OF the
farewell dinner given in honor OF Mrs.
s. F. Donaldson who will say goodbye
to her many friends and take her depar-
ture for Rippey, Oklahoma, where Sam
has gone to prepare home for them
Anita Herald.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

Nv. Baker is now comfortably located
at South Park with fine line OF dry
goods and groceries. want to thank
my old customers for past patronage and
hope to merit a continuance of same.
New trade solicited Come and give
me call. Butter, eggs and poultry
wanted at the highest market price.
1872 /. w. BAKER.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Nash are.holding a
series OF dinner parties at their hospit-
able home, entertaining lsome OF their
friends last Saturday evening and pre-
pairing to do likewise tomorrow evening.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

Seventy head Of fine Aberdeen Angus
cattle arrived over the Rock Island
Tuesday. They we're shipped from south.
ern Illinois to Fischer & Son, Of Botna,
who own some Of the choicest bred cat
tie In this section.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

Elder E. G. Olsen, Of Atlantic, will
commence services Friday evening in
the Advent church In town, and will
continue for several evenings. He will
speak on subjects Of interest to our
people. All invited.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

Seven foot window shades, good line
at 10 to 40cts. Don't buy the short
length shades, they will pull off the
roller. 1879 1. w. BAKER.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

Having just completed a new disc
sharpe ner, farmers should not fail to
call on us for quick and first work.
104# JOHNSON 4 ScoTT.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

John OFT will remain in part OF the room
that /. W. Baker has moved his grocery
stock into, and will continue to keep a
stock OF boots and shoes and will also
do repairing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

P. l. Drury has been so unwell the
past two weeks that he has remained in
doors. His son Frank has attended to
the dray business.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22
These are the Teachers.

Following are lists of teachers en-
ployed in several Of the townships for
the spring term:
AUDUBON TOWNSHIP.
Lizzie Kelleher, 2 Lizzie Henrick, 3
Miss Body, Anthony Cihak, 8 Jennie
Donaldson, 6 Bertha May, 7 katherine
Spang'er, 8 Lenora Helleher, 9 May
Rodgers.
CAMERON TOWNSHIP.
1Clara Graves, 2 Daisy Grow, 3 Nellie
Dykes, 4 Mollie Barger, 5 Rosa Tyler, 6
Anna French, Irma O. Tharnish, 8
Nellie Morrow, 9 Gertie Cozine.
EXTRA TOWNSHIP.
IL. H. Bell, Pearl Hardman, 3 Moses
Brinkerhoff, Ida Cannon, Anna
Slender, 8 Clara Ordway, Higher 5 M. F.
Enenbach, Blanch E. Noon, 7 Mary
Cotton, 8 Dennis Scharff, 8 May Jenkins.
GREELEY TOWNSHIP.
i Julia Grace, Ida Reynolds, 3 Annie
Burkey. Roxie May,5 Maggie Hart
zsll, 6 Della Masterson, Esther White,
8 Bessie Ridgley, 8 Mamie Hansen.
LEROY TOWNSHIP.
3 Mary Leonard, A Maud Burkey, 8
Alice Talbot, 6 Alice Moon, 7 Belle
Mcclure, 8 Bessie O'Brien.
MELVILLE TOWNSHIP.
List in Melville correspondence
oAKFIELD TOWNSHIP.
Soren Nelson, 3 Rasmussen, 4
Roxie Huyck, 8 Earnest Cotton, Miss
Huyck, Pearl Jenkins, 8 Jennie Rutcb,
9 Miss Mentally.
VIOLA TOWNSHIP.
3Grace Swaney, 4 Emma Mason, 6 Iva
Baker, Nellie Shockley, 8 T. J. OCon.
nor, Clyde Wilde.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

Mrs. Fred Vermilya is in Des Moines
obtaining millinery styles. Miss Minta
Christy will return home with her to
take charge of the millinery department
at the Vermilya store for the coming
aaaa IN.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

Mrs. r. ID. Forbes who has been visit
ing at the B. s. Phelps home departed
Tuesday for her home in Des Moines
accompanied by a child Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Phelps who will visit at her home there.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22
0steopathy.

DIR. G. s. Archer, Of the Atlantic In.
Urinary, is now making regular visits to
Audubon on every Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday. At the Park hotel from
0 to IL a. m. Consultation free. II.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

J.L. Barger who lived west OF town
few miles, has moved onto farm near
Coleridge, Nebr. He is good farmer
and will doubtless make it win out there.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

Notice is hereby given that no orders
will be filled for those holding tickets
calling for one.half dozen Photographic
and one life size portrait for sl.9S after
April /, 1900. j. +. FRAZIER,
ll-2 Photographer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

Mrs. Geo. Townsend is now home,
having returned from Scandal, Kansas,
yesterday where her father was very ill.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Loud Rippey returned
from Earlham Saturday where they had
been at the home Of Mrs. Rippey's father
who is very i'll.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22

Mrs. Sherman Wright, who has been
visiting with her parents in Atlantic for
the past few days returned home Friday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-22
Statement.

There having been talk about the
amount Mr.. Carper has received the
past year as marshal and street COM
missioner, F. Vermilya, treasurer, has
made out the following statement:
The amount paid II. ~ Carper out OF the
treasury OF the town Of Audubon for the year
beginning January LIST, 1899 and ending January
LIST, 1900 Is as follows;
Salary as marshal and street commits