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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06
A Dangerous Courlship.

TRANSLATED BY ALEX. SCHAAP.
Copyright, 1900: Daily Story Pub. Coz
Since Aslaug, Knpt Husaby's pretty
daughter, had grown into young and
charming woman, there was little
peace III the village Of Husaoy Day
and night the hardy lads Of the neigh
borhood engaged in wordy and fistic
quarrels on her account. The climax
was reached in the inn on Saturday
night, when some of the boys had i'm
blbed too much.
knut Husaby would not think in
those days of going to sleep On Satur-
day night without keeping his big
leather boots on. He was also sure to
nave heavy oak cane next to his bed
ior emergency, as he called it. Since
God has bestowed pretty daughter
on me, it will be my duty to keep her
from HARM" he would say.
Thore Naesset was the son of the
butcher, strapping young fellow, full
OF grit and daring. Gossipers said that
Thore visited Aslaug more frequently
IMAM did any of the other young men
OF the village. This rumor did not
please knut. In fact. he denied it,
saying that he had never seen Thore
ana Aslaug together. But the people
laughed and winked at this They in
sisted that Thore was SLY lover and
that Aslaug knew how to hoodwink her
father.
The spring came, and Aslaug drove
the cattle to the top Of the Aim noun
tain. AS the sun slowly descended in
the horizon and far above the steep,
cool rocks of the mountain, the bel
lowing of the cows, the barking of
the dog, and the yodel of Aslaug re-
sounded over the valley, the lads, who
were working in the meadows, felt as
II they would like to cast away their
scythes and pitch forks and rush up
the steep paths to court the fair
singer.
When Saturday night came there
was race between them to reach the
mountain top, hut they descended
much more rapidly, for behind the
Goor OF the cattle she'd a stalwart man
was hidden, who gave each and every
caller a pugilistic reception, and told
them that if they wanted a more Sc
we're drumming at another time to call
again.
The wooers knew that there was
only one man in all Husaby who could
boast OF the possession of such a
strong fist as that possessed by Thore
Naesset. Some of the rich peasants
sons OF the neighborhood thought that
1T was a shame that this common
butcher was permitted to lord it thus
on top of the mountain and to keep
all Wooers away from the beautiful AS
iAug.
Old Knut was of the same opinion
when he was told of the bold doings of
Ihore and he boosted everywhere that
1t there was no one in Husaby VINO
could conquer Aslaug's favorite, he
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06
MRS. f. LLYNCH.

Like the plague-stricken Egyptians
cry of distress has gone out from
every household. and the mildew Of
woe clings to every hearthstone.
Catarrh in some form, catarrh In
some stage turks as an enemy in the
slightest cough or cold and finishes
its fiendish work in heart disease and
consumption.
No tissue, function, or organ Of the
body escapes its ravages; muscles
wither, nerves shatter, and secretions
dry up under its blighting presence.
So stubborn and difficult Of cure is
this disease that to invent a remedy
to cure chronic catarrh has been the
ambition of the greatest minds in all
ages. Is it therefore any wonder that
the vast multitude Of people who have
been cured OF chronic catarrh by Pc
runa are SO lavish in their praise of
this remedy? That the discovery of
Peruna has made the cure of catarrh
practical certainty is not only the
testimony Of the people, but many
medical men declare it to be true.
AS drug store in this age of the
world is incomplete without Peruna,
it can be obtained anywhere with di-
rections for use. A complete guide
for the prevention and cure of ca
tarrh and all diseases of winter, sent
free by The Peruna Medicine Co.,
Columbus. Ohio.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

stefan She cannot bring herself to
tell everything, and the physician ia
at constant disadvantage. This is
why, for the past twenty-five years,
thousands of women have been con
tiding their troubles to Mrs. Pinkharn.
and whose advice has brought happi-
ness and health 10 countless women in
the United States.
Mrs. Clappeil, of Grant Park, Ill,
whose portrait We publish, advises ali
suffering women to seek Mrs. Pink
hams advice and use Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound, as they
cured her of inflammation of the ovaries
and wo;nb; She, therefore. speaks from
knowledge. and her experience ought
to give others confidence. Mrs. Pink
hams address is Lynn. lass, and her
advice is absolutely Ice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06
BALI Rearing Watch.

One Of the most ingenious devices
at the Paris fair is to be seen In the
Swiss watch factory exhibit and con.
sists OF ball-bearing pocket time.
piece. The principle has already beep
applied to the driving wheel of the
clockmaker's throw and also for the
winding arbor of clocks. Its applica-
tion to watch. however. with salts.
factory results requires exceedingly
fine mechanism and minute balls. Tha
watch was made by Leon Gruet. a
foreman of Partisan watch concern.
IN 1t the arbors roll on steel balls of
TWO sizes. 1t is spoken of by COM
petent authorities as one of the most
interesting neurological exhibits.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

What do you want O; me?"
and his son would show that they
could do it in short order.
Knut, 1t is true. was beginning to
age visibly. He was 60 years old, but
despite this he would now and then
engage in bout with his son in the
barn yard. and prove a formidable an
tagonist.
Only one path led to the top of the
Aim, and it wendell its way across
Knut's farm. On the following Satur-
day night when Thore wanted to as
cend the mountain and was passing by
the side Of the barn, he suddenly felt
the grip Of a strong arm around his
throat.
What do you want Of me?" asked
Thore. He swung himself around
dextrously and threw his assailant
into the thicket.
You will know soon enough what
we want of you" said another, who
dealt him a severe blow on his breast.
This was Aslaug's brother.
Here comes the third one" re-
Joined Old Knut, who had meanwhile
managed to extricate himself from the
bushes. and with these words Thor re-
ceiyed another telling blow
In the face of danger Thor's strength
was doubled. His proves came him
to stead. for two muscular giants had
attacked. In the end, however, de.
spite his agility and power. Thore got
hard beating and when blood began
to flow freely Knut called halt and
added:
Now, Thore, ii you can best my
brother. Wolf Husaby, and his son
next Saturday night. then my lass will
be yours"
Thore was SO badly injured that he
aad to remain in bed over Sunday On
Monday also he was SO worn out from
the fight that he was not able to go to
work in his fathers shop. Tuesday
came. It was a balmy day. The sun
shine frightened his room. He heard
ths be!ls OF the grazing cattle and his
beloved swarbled her pretty Morse
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

She sang the songs OF childhood, the
ditties of the village, the Morse nation
al song. and her music sounded weird.
IN the silent night. Then she though,
that some one was answering her.
What in the world can this be-"
she asked herself. 1t cannot be the
echo. Tor am facing the sea-
She advanced to the edge of the rock
and swinging her arms around sien-
Ger tree she searched the wall of the
steep mountain. But it was quiet and
peaceful on the ford; not bird few
over it.
Asiaus returned to her grassy couch
and again began to sing. This time
she could not be mistaken, for it was
indeed human voice that responded
to her yodel.
Again she rushed to the tree and
took long look down the Aim. At
last she beheld beat moored to a
small branch that jotted out from the
rock. Only some fifty feet below her
she saw red cap, with man under
1t making its way up the slippery
side when not even mountain goat
would dare to tread.
She hurried back to her place. and
dared not utter note or word for fear
that the intrepid wooer would be hurl-
ed down into the turbulent waters of
the ford. She knew very we'll who
it was, though she did not see his
face. She threw herself on the ground
and held the long, heavy blades of
grass with both hands. as il it were
her task not to lose her grip on what
was once seized. But the grass roots
began to loosen and in her despair she
cried to God to aid Thore with His
Omnipotence. Then again she began
to think that such an act of Thore and
such prayer on her part were a gross
temptation of God. Nevertheless she
continued her supplications. Only
this time, dear Father IN heaven, only
this time," she cried.
Then Aslaug slung her arms around
the dog as if it was Thore whom she
was trying to save from destruction
How long the time seemed! At last
the dog tore himself loose and begar
to bark Justify.
Hush" she warned. but the dog
would not be quieted and when she
had reached the animal to stop his
noise the red cap peeped over the edge
OF the rock and the next minute Thore
held her in his arms.
They kissed and embraced each other
again and again and ,rhoro oo,,JJ -.
utter word. and what he finally said
contained not an idea of nationality.
Old Knut Husaby, however, when he
heard of There's daring feat. said
something in which there was plenty
OF common sense: The lad is worthy
of her-she shall be his"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06
Chronic Coughs and
Colds Are Catarrhal
Diseases.
catarrh Is the Continual Scourge
of Christendorn.
Diseases.

Catarrh hovers ominously over every
city, and nestles treacherously in
every hamlet. 1t flies with vampire
wings from country to country and
casts black shadow of despair over
Ill lands. Its stealthy approach and
Its lingering stay makes it dread to
the physician and pest to the patient
It changes the merry laugh of child
hood to the wheezy breathing OF
Group. and the song of the blushing
maiden to the hollow cough of con-
sumption. In Its whitening grasp the
rounded form Of the fond wife and
mother becomes gaunt and spectral
and the healthy flush OF manhood
turns to the sailow, haggard visage Of
the invalid.
Cough takes the place of conversa-
Zion. speech gives way to splitting, the
repulsive odors of chronic catarrh
poison the kiss Of the fondest lovers.
4 and thickened membranes bedim
9ight. impair hearing and destroy
SAoGOs
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06
songs and yodels till he thought his

songs and yodels till he thought his
heart would break.
Wednesday came and he still lam
guished on his couch. He did not be-
come conyalescent until Saturday
morning, and then he was not we'll
enough to meet Knut's challenge to
battle with his big brother ana
nephew. He looked longingly toward
the narrow path which led to the side
OF Aslaug. His sweetheart's yodel
again trilled through the silent valley.
He knew that if he would attempt to
make his way to her that evening he
would receive another drubbing that
would send him to bed for some time
to come.
Il must climb the Aim some other
way" reasoned Thore. Toward dawn
ne unmoored his boat and rowed along
the shore of the almost perpendicular
rock, hoping against hope to find some
tootho!d and some way of ascending
the Aim from the water side.
After the days work A.slaug sat on
the summit Of the mountain. She did
NOT anticipate that Thore would be
able to come to her that night, but
she knew that others would come in
MS stead, She unclaimed her faithful
shepherd dog and began 70 knit. She
was sitting with her face turned to-
ward the home OF Thorne, but the mist
began to rise 50 that she could not
even distinguish the tree tops. She
moved over to the other side. and
there she sat dreaming for long time
with her eyes riveted on the vast sea.
Inc view filled her soul with unspeak-
able peace.
Suddenly she felt desire to give
Vent to her feelings in loud melody.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06
why MRS. PlkKHAM
Is Able to Help Sick Women
When Doctors Fail.

How gladly would men fly to wo.
mans aid did they but understand a
wor2an's feelings, trials, sensibilities,
and peculiar organic disturbances.
Those things are known only to
women, and the aid a man would give
is not at his commamd.
To treat case properly it is neces.
sary to know all about it, and full
information, many times, cannot be
given by woman to her family ply.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06
Cronje and the Fish

A London servant girl was sent or
the day Of Cronje's surrender to the
local fish mongers for fresh behring's
The town rang with the news, bu,
Mary Jane minded her business, and
that only. They've got Cronje," re-
married the fish monger, as he wrapped
up her five for threepence.. Home
sped the maiden. and laid her archaso
before her mistress. Here thsy are.
ma am. she exclaimed; .but / don't
know how they'll do. The fash mongey
said they'd got crorJsls'
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06
THE SABBATH.

This is the day of rest:
our failing strength renew;
IN weary brain and troubled breast
SEND Thou thy freshening dew.
This is tho day of peace;
Ihy peace our spirits fill;
t'i 10, thou the blasts of discord cease,
me waves of strife be still.
This is the day of prayer;
Let earth to heaven draw near;
LII up our hearts to seek thee there;
Come down to meet US here.
This Is the first of days;
SEND forth thy quickenlng breath,
ana wake dead souls to love and praise
vanQuisher of death!
John Ellerton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

Who are injured by the use OF coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all
che grocery stores new preparation
:alled faRAIN-o, made OF pure grains,
hat takes the place of coffee. The most
delicate stomach receives it without
distress. and but few can tell it from
coffee. 1t does not cost over one-fourth
as much. Children may drink it with
81 eat benefit is cents and rs cents
per package. Try it Ask for GRAIN-O.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06
uow.s T,,is?

We offer Ono Hundred Dollars reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall 8
Catarrh Cure
f. j. CHENEY s. CO., Props, Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned, have known T. r.
Cheney for the last Is years and believe him
perfectly honorable in ali business transactions
and financially able to carry out any oblisa-
tions made by their firm.
West & Truax. Wholesale Druggists. Toledo,
O.; Walding. Kinnan s. Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists Toledo Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price
1oc per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

You Can Get Aliens Foot-Ease FREE.
Write today to Allen S. Olmsted, lie
Roy, N. Y. for free sample OF Aliens
Foot-Ease 1t cures Chilblains. sweat
Ing, damp. swollen, aching feet. 1t
makes New or tight shoes easy. A GER
tain cure for COINS and Bunions All
Druggists and Shoe stores sell it: Csc
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

a booklet giving the population OF
all cities of the United States OF %, 900
and over according TO the census of
1900, has just been issued by the Pas
senger department of the Chicago.
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway, and a
copy Of it may be obtained by sending
your address, with two-cent stamp to
pay postage, to the General Passenger
Agent OF the Chicago, Milwaukee & St
Paul Railway. Chicago. Ill
A community that tolerates loafing
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

A man rarely asks woman to for
give him. His repentance usually ex-
presses lrself in deeds, not words.
cheerfully forgive the person who
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

MRS. r. GKAND
Ahe Peruna Medicine Company, Columbus Ohio
0enAemen:I any suffering
quickly had persistent cough
nothing Two bottles of Peruaa
han all the doctors seemed to
myself in excellent hesHh and
Hence look Peruna friend women"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of az
q cough cure.-J. w. OBRIEN, $50 Third Ave.
N. Minneapolis MINI, Jan. 6, 1900.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

Moves the bowels each day In order
to be healthy this is necessary Acts
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache. Price 20 and soc.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

Have you ever experienced the joyful sen.a.
ton OF good appetite! You win u you chow
Adams Pepsin Tutt Fruit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

1t requires no experience to dye with
PUTNAM F'ADELESS DYES. Simply
boiling your goods in the dye is all
that's necessary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

Eve lived with Adam $50 years
There should be more sympathy
shown for both of them,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

a powder. Your feet feel uncom-
Portable, nervous, and often cold and
lamp. If you have sweating, sore feet
II tight shoes, try Aliens Foot-E Ease.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores
Is cents. Sample sent FREE. Address
Allen S. Clmsted, lie Roy. n. Y.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

"Virtuama Tablets cure ..brain-fae pervou,
vital, mental and physical debility in men anI
women. Great restorative for weak people 81
Can be cured cheaper. Mailed by Kidd I,rne "a
Elgin, ILL.,. ]. Z. Hnrlbut Co., Des Monas lnMn w.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

Washing Day Will Have No Terrors
II yon use Maple City Self Washing Soap
1t preserves the clothes-try it and be con.
vinced-your grocer has it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

1t Is easy to recognize those who rs.
Garfield Tea: their compilations are good
Tor their blood is pure and they are not
troubled with constipation--the glow Of
superb health shines in their faces.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

The less some people think the
more they talk.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

To Maize Clothes Sweet and Glenn
Use Maple City Self Washing Soap 1t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

G. Fl. Crabtree, Des bloines, Iowa. will on rcques,
explain all about the Gladiator Gold Mining com.
pany; extremely Interesting; write mo.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

You are having good luck enough
II your friends never hear the mean
things you say about Lhem.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

Pharaoh's daughter wasn't a
broker but she got little prophet
from the rushes on the bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

When you tell secret it is no
longer secret.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

1t is hard to avoid indigestible foods on
thanksgiving day, bat it is easy to avoid
lndlgestion-take Garfield Tea, it cleanses
the system and acts on the liver. thus
promoting good Digestion
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

Ladies' who take pride in beautiful Glen.
white clothes should use Russ Bleaching Blue.
keiuse limitations. Sold by all grocers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

To be thrice happy, use Russ bleaching 3lue,
don't be deceived by fraudulent limitations.
Sold by all grocers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06
Coughing Leads to consumpt,on.

NVH6fff- I4r7t''6 NU NtffS 1YnptfOn.
Kemp's Balsan viii stop the cough
at once. Go to your druggist today
and get a sample bottle free. Sold in
25 and 80 cent bottles Go at once;
delays are dangerous.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

The band of hope is usually an en-.
gagement ring.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

Ksep looking young and your hair, i,b color
and beauty with P.RKyR's HAIR BsLsAM.
ElSDgECoRNS. rhe best cure torcurns. 15rts.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06
IN winter Use ..l,en'. Foot Ease

a good woman is quite rs noble ;
work of God as good man.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

What has become of the old fash
toned little BOY who ate SO much
that it made him poor to carry it?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

Too many women do entirely to,
much house work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

What might have been is some
times not nearly SO sad us what has
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

Beware of the person who loves no.
children.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

1t is great mistake to. buy car.
pets too good to let the sun shine
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

:. A bridegroom never looks as RAJ
dlant on his wedding trip as bride.
because he has the bills to paw.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

Mrs. Winslow 8 Soothing Syrup.
For children tcething softans the gums reduces In.
1ammation allays pain cures wind collie 225c bottle
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

1t is perfectly. safe for the man
who is blind to believe all he ''secs."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

She is an odd girl who isn't always
trying to get even with some other
girl.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

A woman's hear. is like nothing so
much as a Moorish maze.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06
Lanes rar,,s Medicine.

A soft answer may turn away
wrath, but sometimes it comes hard.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06
To w. c. T. U. Workers

nth unaelfsh devotion pouring your mooest gains
MO the lap of a great, helpful. many-sided enter
efise OF noble women. send for details of OUR SlI
100 OFFER. THE DELINEATOR,
to II West 18th St., New York.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

Men work at many schemes they
Know there is nothing in.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

. st',s sss. v ass Thompson's Eye Water
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

Affectation is truly one of the
most disagreeable of attributes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

It is easier to preach than It is to
practice, therefore it must be easier
to be Clergyman than physician.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06
The Ce,sn of 1ann.

The thirsty doctor Is sort of dry
dock
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06
WOES OF WORKERS.

The
working world leading czens great
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-06

A community that tolerates loafing
5 usually not good place to reside.
Cochise review., 1900-12-22
Solid Gold Jewelry

Plain band rings or artistic ally mounted rings-for eith- CT sex. Gold, silver or enam- eled watches, all standard, re- liable movements.
 Scarf pins, an unusually handsome assortment. These answer for Milady's stick pins as we'll as scarf pins for men. A good variety to choose from at Two or Three Dollars, al though there are some mount ed with genuine stones.
 Solid Gold Link Cuff but tons, collar buttons and shirt studs.
Cochise review., 1900-12-22

In buying silverware, that marked Sterling" is most sat isfactory, for it removes all doubt as to quality.
 Useful and appropriate gifts inexpensive, and each with the "Sterling" stamp
 Cuticle knives, nail files, buffers, paper cutters, tongs, cream jars, curlors, manicure scissors, tea strainers, scales.
 Ebony mi nicure sets. neat ly boxed or single pieces, brushes and combs, military brushes, baby brushes, hat brushes-all with sterling sill yer mountings.
Cochise review., 1900-12-22
LOunging Robes

More informal than house coats, m 're comfortable than one would b lieve. Once used indispensable. Imagine a long, loose, warm covering from shoulder to feet, fasten- ed at waist with girdle for lounging, and you'll under stand the indispensable"
Cochise review., 1900-12-22
HandkerchiefS

Always appropriate, pretter than ever this season. Plain hemstitched, various widths hems, every thread linen.
 Pure linen, neatly embroid cred. Sheer Swiss, elaborate ly embroidered.
 Handkerchiefs with lace in sertions and lace edges.