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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-27
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There are few if any newspaper men in
the United States with more brilliant
record than that achieved by Mr..
William E. Curtis, the famous Washing
ton correspondent of The Chicago
Record Herald. Among newspaper men
as well as among che careful readers of
newspapers, it is generally conceded
that Mr.. Curtis is the dean Of the large
colony of trained journalists at the
national capital. His relations with the
eminent men in Washington are so in
innate and so personal, that he has an
immense advantage over the ordinary
correspondent. They give to him their
confidence, knowing that he will prop
erly discriminate what should be said
and what should not.
The newspaper career of Mr.. Curtis
began in Chicago in 1872. Starting as a
reporter, he worked his way upward
ra pidly to the position Of managing ed
itor, which he resigned to become the
Secretary of the South American Com.
mission-a government appointment.
While in this position, Mr.. Curtis travel
ed extensively in Central and South
America, producing several popular vol
umes as the literary result of his labors.
AbGCk Az NO'oPSAoSaoh WAVh SSSAOCoiy
of State, James G. Blaine, Mr.. Curtis or.
ganized the work of the Bureau of
American Republics, and was placed in
charge of that organization; and at the
Worlds Columbian Exposition, he dis
tingmshed himself by his labors as the
executive head of the Latin-American
departments. As correspondent of The
Chicago Record, Mr.. Curtis travels car
ried him not only into all quarters of the
United States, but almost everywhere
abroad. His letters to The Record from
Japan and China were published in book
form; likewise his letters from England
Germany and France, and also those re-
sulting from his travels in Mexico and in
South America. A letter from Mr.
Curtis is published in every issue of The
Chicago Record. Herald daily and Sun
lday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-27
Burlington.
Special Excursion to Colorado,
july 9th. Round Trip $l8.25.

Weshave arranged to run: Pullman
Car porter in charged from Leon to
Denver for the benefit .of our summer
excutsionists. This will be 24-hour
run and the best of service will be rem.
dered.
One can scarcely afford to miss this
delightful trip to the mountains at the
low rate named, only $l8.25. The OBJ
ject,ye point ii. Manitou, the most beau.
tiful summer resort in the whole coun-
try.. This statement is verified by
thousands of tourists and the fact that
throngs Of people visit this point every
year during the heated season also
proves it. The party will probably
stop over in Denver one day and make
the famous loop, trip to Georgetown,
one of the most delightful trips in the
mountains.
Arrangements have been made with
Mrs. l.. l.. Corbett, hostess of the Sun
flower Camp, for board at SIS and Sc per
week, The Sunflower Camp is a Kansas
institution intended only for Kansas
people and is always full Of them, but
Mrs. Corbett has been induced on &C.
count of old friendships sake to take
care of this Decatur county party.
This is certainly the year for you to
make your trip to Colorado. Now is
the time to begin to get ready. My
wife and are both going to make the
trip and will be able to look after any
young people who would like to 90 but
who might think they could not make
such q trip alone, so let the young PEG.
Pile 60. Don't stay at home during the
hot months of July and August and
roastswhen.yo you can 60 to the noun.
tains and wear an overcoat.
For this Pullman car we are putting
no wescharge "a per berth. Two pas.
seBgers occupying same berth could
share the exPense-$2 each. Any fur.
thersinformat,on will be gladly furnish
ed. G. M. KErCHAM,
Agent Burlington Route.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-27
Didn't Mary for Money.

The Boston man, who lately married
a sickly rich young woman, is happy
now, for he got DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, which restored her to perfect
health. Infallible for jaundice, bilious
ness, malaria, fever and ague and all
liver and stomach troubles. Gentle but
effective. Only 25c. at l.. Van Werden's
drug store,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-27
Only $4,000 to California, and re-
turn. EpWorth League CoHven-
ton, San Francisco Cal,
July. 1921. 1901.

For this popular gathering the Chi.
cago Great Western Railway will, on
July. 6 to l3, sell through excursion
tickets to San Francisco, good to return
August 3lst at the low rate of $4S. 90 for
the round trip. Rates via Portland
$500 higher. Stop-overs allowed. For
further Information inquire of any
Great Western agent or.J. P. Elmer, q.
PA, Chicago, iii.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-27
shake Into Your Shoes

Allen's Foot Ease, powder 1t cures pa in
full, smarting. nervous feet and ingrowing
corns and bunions. Its the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Aliens Foot Ease
makes tight or new shoes feel easy. tits q
certain cure for sweating callOus and hot,
tired, aching feet Try it today Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores. By mail for 25c in
stamps. Trial package free. Address, Allen
8 iOlmsted, LIE Row. n
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-27


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ono" tons to one and three
Two blue
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Fifty dollars
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and YOU'D be cheap sold out from to COO CO.
s
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have also Two Thousand Dollars making
the These deeds and cash have placed s hands President
are sys1 give
ths %
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pses%b,; r.
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cattle RIl;ss 5
out membranes Ts mi rance claim Of character
ss
:5 ss a The re- !
farms given foryace
farm warranty deed perfect title free of all ncumbance claims
In making gueses receipts described,
subscriber will have the privilege
ed
Here the prizes
will positively give free gift Thousand
gold to the child, who will exactly
the thereto month
be divided as follows
To the first nearest guess 5000 in gold
TO the next nearest guesses 100 in gold each
To the next nearest guesses IS in gold,
To the 2 next nearest guesses SO in gold
To the ? next nearest guesses 25 In gold each
To the next nearest 20 in gold
10 the next nearest guess is in gold
10 the l4 next nearest gueSses ~ IN gold, each
will gold, person persons
child who will exactly
month
Yards Of Chicago, be
To the first nearest guess 500 in gold
To the next nearest guess 80 in gold
To the next nearest guesses rs in gold,
To the Is next nearest guesses lOin gold,
To the 60 next nearest Sin gold,
will
for the described
guess
received accepted that made after August 49, 1902
theSeptember receipt hog
Send all subscriptions to the c.
Bank, Mt. Ayr, Iowa. For f,
w. B. INGRAl
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-27

Passenger. ...5:s3 g. M. Passenger. :s5 p. m.
Freight .9:45 .. m. Freight. 49,. 800 p m.
Passenger. Il 40 q. m. Freight....... pm.
Freight. :06 n m Passenger. ..8:4O p m.
&. L w.
GOING NORTH
No. ll-.9:l5 q. m.-Daiy except Sunday and
Wednesday. AIM
Sunday.
No. is.s:o5 q; m.-Freight : Stock express
Wednesday only.
GOING SOUTH,
Sunday.
No: i4-6:OO p. m.-Freight-Dafy except
G. M. KETcHAM, Agent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-27

last week.
DR.. andes returned last week from
an extended trip in Texas.
Saturday Both Prof. Lane will make a
ballonRscention in Grand River also the
4th of 0uly.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-27

their
President Of Citizens Bank Mt Ayr Iowa. and the
rules
Write your sheet envelope
Write the outside this envelope
cattle receipts envelope your name and
add
and mail it Day Dunnng. president Ayr la
publicly unseaed and broken the house Mt
carefully
business careful record shall be made and of
titled to the they in their order The
receipts opene opera house in Mt
Ayr, Iowa. March 1903 The receipt hogs be
opened for
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-27
National Educational Association
Detroit, Mich, July 8 II 1901

For this annual meeting the Chicago
Great Western Railway will on July 81
sell through excursian tickets to Detroit,
good to return July 18th Tor Sept. LIST
by payment of SO cents extra) at one
regular fare plus $500 membership fee)
for. the round trip. For futher infor,na.
ton. inquire OF any Great Western Agent
or ]. ?. Elmer, G. T. A.. Chicago. 44-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-27
g MAr.h.

This signature is on every box bf the genuine
Laxative Bronco uinine Tablets
the remedy that cures q cold In one day
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-02-21
EXTRA SESSION LIKELY.
President viii Call Congress- Because
OF Cuban Constitution.

Washington Feb. 1.-THE presi.
dent, 1t Is said. has stated that con.
gress Will be called IN extra session
as soon as the Cuban constitution Is
received.
Havana. Feb 1.-THE special
commission appointed ny the Cuban
constitutional convention 10 draw up il
proposition defining the future reDa-
lions between the United States and
the repubnc Of Cuba, have returned
rom conference with Goy.-Gen.
Woo1 al Batabano, and VIII report TO
the conve ntion. In secret session. The
question III the JHstcd States main
tanning naval stations in CUBA met
With strong opposition and the com.
mission will report to the convention
rot 10 accept this condition The
other clauses in the proposed rela-
tons have been practically agreed TO.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-02-21
High Collars.

Cancer has been traced to the high
collars now affected by femininity
There is death in the fatal broad band
of ribbon drawn tightly around the
high collar on the woman's neck, and
doctors have sounded a warning. Re.
Gently young saleswoman employed
in a department store in this city was
was diagnosed as cancer of the throat
Eminent specialists who examined the
sufferer agreed that the disease had
it's origin in a "choker" collar, and eX.
pressed the opinion that if the custom
of wearing this style of neckwear con.
tinued many similar cases would re-
suit. A well known resident physi.
clan in a downtown hospital said;
There is not a particle of doubt that
these high collars or 'chokers,' as
they are called, now being worn by
many young women, are decidedly in.
furious. They make the wearer ex
tremely susceptible to colds, for they
interfere with the proper action of the
throat muscles. Then, too, the collars
act as mufflers and keep the air from
the neck, making it unusually tender
and vulnerable to drafts The draw
ing tight of the collar around the neck
not only causes chatting but produces
cancer of a dangerous and usually
fatal character. | think that this mat
ter should be brought before women
so that all due care may be exercised
and this habit or fashion of tight col.
lars and bands that draw the neck in
mummy-like folds may be discon-
tinued. Men wear their collars loose
and do not use tight neck bands. But
now that women have usurped some
of the masculine fashions they push
them to extremes. Within any six
months incumbency az this hospital
we have treated no less than four
cases OF cancer OF the throat-and
every case was due to the high col.
lars worn by women. "-Philadeiphi
Press,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-02-21
FAITH IN KITCHENER
BRITISH OFFICIALS HAVE HOPE
OF ULTIMATE SUCCESS,
BUT. 'TWlLL TAKE LONG
Conquest Cannot be Effected With
Immense Preparations Necessary TO
Complete Pacificaton Of More Willy
Beers.

London, Feb. l7.-Hopes that tho
turning point Of the war in south
Africa is within sight. now permeating
editorials aud inspiring markets, are
probably doomed to disappointment,
The pacflcation of the beers, II accom-.
plished will be a slow matter which
decisive engagements can AFFECT but
little The war office expects from
Kitchener no stroke such as settled
forever the future OF the Soudan. The
heads of Great Britain's war depart
mant scarcely know more than the
public, except that the stern lacoDic
commander Of the troops in south Africa
is busiiy engaged in systematizing his
huge forces for extended campaign
In him they trust implicitly and no
amount Of taciturnity makes their
faith waver, though they read with re-.
gre; articles leading the public to be
lieyc the beers are likely to be soon
snuffed out by one or sew
eral engagements. During the
the months Kitchener has had
command in south Africa he has been
applying his energies to prepare for
events six months hence. rather than
TO dealing with emergencies Of the
present. The secretary Of state for
war, William st. John Broderick, and
his fellow cabinet ministers believe
the same resistioss progress which
comes only By the perfection Of every
minor detail Of machinery will event.
ually reward Kitchencrs patience. as
Il did in the Soudan.
However. In private conversation
they confess II is utterly impossible
10 speculate on the time which must
elapsc before the end Is achieved
Event he capture of Dewet they now
think would only In a small degree
hstaen the pacifcatlon OF the extend.
ed territory, which Ia In such hostile
condition.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-02-21
MACHINERY MEN
ARE HARD HIT
WilI~"cUFFsR Sf EUSSiA'S IN.
CREASED TARIFF.
AGAINST AMERICAN GOODS
Ordinance Includes Everything In
Steel and Iron From Unworked
Castings to Sewing Machines
Serious Blow to Manufacturers Of
Farm Implements.

st. Petersburg, Feb. l7.--Finance
minister, NJ De White, sent TO the sen
ate, Wednesday, for publication, an
ordinance levying 80 per cent in.
creased duty on the most important
American imports into Russia. The
ordinance which is published today in
the Official messenger, becomes effec.
tive March L. This action is greatly
regretted the American circles. VIII 4,
anticipate much harm therefrom
The ordinance requires that the
articles affected be accompanied, up
on importation, by certificate of
origin. 1t affects all sorts of iron ana
steel goods from unworked iron cast.
ings to sewing machines. Locomo-
biles with complicated threshers at.
tached, steamplows and fire engines
are excepted.
Washington, Feb. 17.--Count Cas-.
sini the Russian ambassador, yester,
day received cablegram from the
Russian foreign office confirming the
report of the issue OF decree impos.
ing increased duties on certain Ameri.
can imports into Russia and took
steps to inform the state department
accordingly, II is realized grave
crisis has been reached In the trade re
lations between the United States and
Russia. The immediate effect of the
Russian decree. when 1t becomes op.
eratiye, March l. will be to increase
by so per cent. the duties on Ameri.
can machinery, steel and iron goods,
These goods already enjoy two sepa.
rate reductions, 30 per cent, being
taken off from the general and 20 per
cent from the conventional duties.
Roughly stated the United States is
said to have exported goods of this
description TO Russia last year TO tho
amount of about s30,00o,000 An adj.
dition of 80 per cent. to the duty, IL is
thought. will prove practically prohl-
bitory The action taken today means
that the Russian government viii
not concern itself with test case nor
await the Issue of such case. How
ever there is expectation that Amer
lean importers OF Russian sugar Will
make a fight in their own interests.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-02-21

sold to Fred N. Vanduzee, proprietor
of the Winona Herald, and Scott
Laird. and the two papers will be con
solidated.
Col. Peter S. Minchie, professor in
the department of natural and ex-
perimental philosophy at the West
Point military academy, died or
pneumonia, aged rs.
Emporia was set In commotion by
a rumor that Mrs Nation was in town.
Some one registered her name at Il
hotel Telephone bells we're soon
ringing and in 20 minutes every drug
store was closed and two or three
joints barred Mrs Nation remained
in Topeka.
Kitchener telegraphing from Deaar,
Cape Colony. says "Dewets force
crossed the railways at Boartmons
siding closely followed by Pmmer
Grabbe and Armored trains. They
engaged the enemy while crossing.
We captured over 20 wagons. loaded
with ammunition also 20 prisoners.
and 100 horses
At karloquitz, Austria Hungary
large crowds assembled awaiting the
remains of former King Milan. Great
trouble was experienced In carrying
out King Milans wish to be buried by
the side of his great grandmother,
Liubicza Obrenovitch, wife of Mlos
founder of the dynasty. The where.
abouts of the vaults could not be To-
Gated until a certain centenarian who
had attended the funeral of the prin
cess came. When the vault was
opened II was found that the wooden
coffin had fallen apart and the corpse
exposed. II was in most remark
able state OF preservation, The fea.
lures We're quite recognizable and the
pearl ornaments and silk robes of the
princess intact
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-02-21
NEWS IN BRIEF.

The duke Of Westminster and Miss
Shellagh West were married In Lon
don.
The present session Of parliament
promises 10 be confined chiefly to
army and Irish affairs. though the
kings income may take up some time.
English court rnmor gives En-.
press Frederick OF Germany but a
short lease Of life.
The Winona republican has been
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-02-21
An Editors Wedding Present.

Russia seems to be entering the lists
with America on the question Of
freak" gifts. The daughter OF the ed
itor of the Novoe Vremya has just
been married to the son of one of the
ministers OF the ways and means com
munications. The father OF the bride
has given the bridegroom, as a wed
ding present, the daily profits Of one
Of the advertising pages Of the Noyoe
Yremya. The gift is said 10 be caus
ing considerable comment. ondon
Globe.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-02-21
Roosevelt Emerging From Woods

Colorado Springs, Feb. l7.-Gov
Roosevelt arrived at Rife from Meek
er by stage yesterday afternoon and
left later by special train over the
Coloado Midland road and will reach
this city today. He may remain here
several days and Will possibly go on a
wolf hunt over the divide.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-02-21
Bio Contractor Dead

Kansas City, Feb. Thames Me.
Gonnegal one Of the best known con.
tractors IN the west. died here yester-
day, aged eighty McGonnegal was
formerly in the Michigan state iegls-
lature.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-02-21
Sir Hiram S. Maxim, 9. G.

Say, doesn't SIR Hiram s. Maxim
have a queer yaneke twang to it?'
1T does. Two initials like G.. G.
after it would balance it little bet
ter"
What's G. G. for?"
"'GrtIt Guns Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-02-21
WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE.

Madison, Feb. 1l.-Senator Miller
introduced a bill permitting all
fraternities, complying with certain
faculty regulations, to build chapter
houses on the grounds of the uni.
yers,ty. Senator Gayeney introduced
blii to amend the county fair APP
preparation law. The present statute
nxes al per cent. vi the tota,
premiums SIS the limit OF state aid.
and says that such aid shall be ex-
tended to only one fair association in
each county. Some associations have
offered large premiums to increase
the 40 per cent, aid. and then to cut
off expenses at the other end of the
deal have made the awards with the
understanding that certain per cent.
be given back to the association by
the winner. The bill makes the
amount of state aid dependent upon
the premium list, but limits the ap-
preparation to $1,000 to fair. In
case the premiums do not aggregate
1000, the aid shall be sum equal TO
the amounts awarded in all depart
ments. There shall be no gambling
on the grounds. No entrance fee
shall be charged equal to more than
10 per cent. of the premiums offered
in that special department, and the
premiums offered in the departments
of art, agriculture, etc, must equal
the premiums offered for athletic
skill and trials of speed on the race
track. To obtain state aid the as
ISOLATION must have received during
the previous year 5000 in excess of
state aid. Senator Arson introduced
a bill referring to the publication of
legal notices.
In the assembly Mr.. Fenelon intro
duced bin regulating the manu-
facture and sale of beer which is in
reality a blow at inferior beer The
measure provides that brewers shall
put on all kegs and bottles a label
setting forth whether or not the
beer contained therein is made from
barley, corn or rice. Assemblyman
Hall introduced memJlaitJconstass
urging the passage of the Cullom
interstate commerce bill. A house
bill was passed requiring one less
publication of certain legal notices.
Mr.. Coapman introduced a bill, pro
viding that boards Of water COM
misioners in small towns may have
charge Of municipal electric lighting
plants.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-02-21
No Money In II.

mere is no money or at least very
money, In the business for the
company today. The department
<'''es undersell them. and the trave-
n today usually provides himself
aeEself with ali the reading matter
-"" other articles which go to make
.f days pleasure on passenger
rain before they leave on their Jour
'.f. They can make these purchases
.- department store a little more
apply than they can make them on
'-a train.
mere are a few old mossbacks
~ nav miss the train agent. but
.-.t may be accommodated by what
arrears to be a more modern, and
AMY a more satisfactory way Of
-4hs these news privileges in con-
Ton with the passenger train ser
p a railway line. The withdraw
pl me train agents from our pas
--ef trains short time since was
ar a. much in the interest OF the
eompany as in our own interest.
"as not due to any dissatisfaction
our contract with the news
-'pany In the place OF the train
-I ne establish the station news
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-02-21
kinq 10 See His s ster.

London Feb 1.-THE Pail Mall
Gazette says II understands King I'd
ward Will leave London privately Mon
day to visit the doxager empress.
Frederick