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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21
A "JACKAss" $40 BILL.
Treasury Note Whe2 Reversed
Shows Donkey's Head In
stead of an EdqIe.

''Have you any Jackass bils?" in
.quired the editor of The REPORTER at
both banks yesterday morning. None
of them acknowledged they had nor that
they knew what the reporter meant.
When the bill was described by the all
wise news gatherer they began to look
for one of the curiosiiies, and I. S. Ar
mold of the Farmers & Traders State
bank was the first to discover one. After
exacting promise that it would be re-
turned after inspection, MIR. Teale, the
cashier, passed it over to the newspaper
man, who finally dug up enough of l6
to to exchange for it and now has 1t
in his possession.
The bill is legal tender treasury
note, $40 denomination Of the 1880 SER
les. The bank officers could not see
anything wonderful about it, but the
reporter, although unduly familiar with
the outline of the head of jackass on
the bills of that denomination soon
traced the bill. The treasury officials
have omitted to place "puzzle, find
the Jackass," on the bill, but it is there
just the same. Turn the bill up side
down and LOOK at the eagle. You will
see life like, realistic picture of the
head of jackass.
On the face of the bill is an An erlcan
eagle in little engraving to the left of
the seal and between the names of j. w.
Lyons, registrar of the treasury, and
Ellis III. Roberts, treasurer Of the United
States. When the bill lis turned upside
down, the eagle changes to a jackass.
The head aud neck of the eagle, which
has peculiar left twist, furnishes the
head of the jack. The light shading at
the base of the wing becomes a perfect
eye, and the thighs of the eagle form
the ears of the animal. 1t is all so
natural that one almost expects to hear
him bray.
The strange part about it is that the
local bank officials say that the note on
which the ~. A's' picture appears is
one of the most common in circulation.
and they are surprised that the puzzle
picture was not found long ago. The
bills have been in circulation number
of years, and the likeness was not dis
covered until few days ago, when a
Chlcsgo bank clerk found it. Thinking
it counterfeit, he reported the matter to
the sub-treasury officials. They in turn
sought information from Washington,
ard then the story leaked out.
The story that comes from Washing
ton is to the effect that an Englishman
working in the bureau of engraving was
discharged for having opinions counter
to those of the republican party. Hav-
ing been given The usual months notice,
he decided upon cold blooded revenge
upon the imperial eagle of Mckinley.
He was working on the new plates for
the $40 bill, and by deft handling Of
the lights and shadows of the eagle he
produced the jackass. From an artistic
point of view his work is excellent. II
is the perfection of puzzle creation
When the money had been put in circu
lation he politely notified the officials o.
his work of art. This might be termed
'.horse" on the treasury department
of the administration.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21
Masonic School of Instruction.

Geo. B. Van Saun, of Cedar Falls.
grand custodian of the Masonic lodge of
Iowa, conducted school of instruction
at the Masonic lodge in this city on
Monday and Tuesday, both afternoon
and evening, which was well attended
and very instructive.
Monday. the third degree was con.
ferred on ]. E. Anderson, and Tuesday
evening on w. Il. Parker, of Pleasanton,
after which all present repaired to Car.
means restaurant, where oysters, coffee
and other viands were served.
There were quite q number of visiting
brethren present, among whom we not
iced the following: r. Sheldon. Keller
ton; b. +. Shreeves, Orient; w. n. Lo-
gan, Lineville; ID. p. Goodrich, fumes
ton; q. h. Milsap, j, S. Chamberlain, r.
B. Stone, Decatur; j. h. Crees, S. C. ,len
nings, Grand River; w. X Macy, 5 H.
Amos, Garden Grove; +. E. Canuiil. J.
II. Yates, I. z. Boyce. J. I. Lane, Wei
don; +. j. Horton, Davis City; B. NJ.
Russell, Lamont; j. +. l.eeper, j ~
Painter. A. Nj. Haag, DIR. O f. Macy
w. K. Parker, Pleasanton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21
A Most Liberal Offer

All our farmer readers should take ad-
vantage of this unprecedented clubbing
offer we this year make, which includes
with THE REPORTER, The Iowa Home
stead, its special Farmers Institute
Editions and the Poultry Farmer, These
three publications are the best of their
class and should be in every farm home,
To them we add, for local, county and
general news, our own paper, and make
the price of the four one year only 81 10.
Never before was so much superior read
ing matter offered for so small an
amount Of money. The three papers
named, which we club With our own, are
we'll known throughout the west and
commend themselves to the readers
favorable attention upon mere mention.
The Iowa Homestead is the great agri-
cultural and live stock paper of the west;
The Poultry Farmer is the most pracli.
cal poultry paper for the farmer, while
The Special Farmers Institute Editions
are the most practical publications for
the promotion of good forming ever pub
lished. Take advantage of this great
offer, as it will hold good for a short
time only. Samples of these papers may
be examined by calling at this Office.
o. E. Hull,
Publisher Leon REPORTER
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

George Painter and l. N. Beard, of
Osceola, were in Leon last Thursday
looking at the Finley building with a
view of renting it for new clothing
store to be put i'll by the Kraft Clothing
Co. which has big store at Osceola
under the management IF MIR. Painter.
They have not yet rented the building
but think favorably of coming to this
city. The Kraft Co. has eleven stores
scattered over Iowa and are strong
trnl. If they locate here the business
will be under the management of MIR.
Beard who will take a half interest in
the store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21
March ~ and %.

These are the dates for the grand
spring millinery opening at the store of
Thompson d Warner, and they will
have ready for the ladies inspection the
finest line of artistic millinery ever
shown in Leon. Don't fail to attend
this opening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Teale and Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Teale went to keIlerton
Thursday to attend the funeral of Mrs.
A. III. Teale, who died at her home in
kellerton Wednesday from pneumonia.
Mrs. Teale was sister of Mrs. f. M.
Freeman, of Davis City and Sam Leach
man, of Lineville
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Tod McCIeary, of High Point, was
at Red Oak the first of the week putting
in bid for hauling the material for the
new work being done blythe @ between
Villisca and Red Oak, and will probably
secure it. He had similar contract last
summer on the work between Murray
and Creston, and he carried out his con.
tract so we'll that the company was very
anxious for him to take the contract
again this spring.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Lucius Eighme, Of Ringgold county,
was fined $50 and costs, the whole
amounting to $3.50 at Mt. Ayr last
Thursday for shipping quail to Chicago
contrary to the game laws of the state
Of Iowa. Geo. K. Delevan, state fish
and game commissioner looked after the
prosecution.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

In speaking of the losses in the big
fire last week The GAINESVILLE News says:
Prof. III. p. Brothers was sleeping up
STAIRS in the Oxford b"ildiny and got
out just In time. He lost all his personal
effects including a violin more than
fifty years old. He is composer and
teacher of music of national repute, and
lost all his music, charts, instruments,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

The advance seat sale for Hamlet and
Merchant of Venice by the Slaylon New
York Stock Co. April and 2, is going
of lively, and if you want choice seats
for these tirst.cass attractions better Sc
cure them at Van Werden's at once.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Rev. and Mrs. Chas. w. Reeder de-
parted Friday afternoon for their new
home at Ute, Iowa, where Mr. Reeder
has accepted a call as pastor of the Bap-
list church. lie ls an earnest, conscien-
tious Christian and since being ordained
has conducted many successful meet
ings. the good people of Ute will find
Mr.. and Mrs. keeder worthy additions
to their town and they will soon form
plenty of new friends to replace the
many they leave in this vicinity.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

IL you want farm sold or want q
farm loan at lowest rate of interest and
best terms go to +. j. Sankey, south
west corner Main and Commercial Sts.,
Leon, Iowa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

The bakery and restaurant owned by
Noah Batnhart on the south side of
the square was purchased last week by
S. Y. liarger, of Decatur, and Elmer
Brown, the north side barber. Mr..
Harger has moved to This city apd will
manage the business.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

The Ladies Aid Society will give a
supper at the 6. A. r. hall, at Decatur,
Iowa, Saturday evening, March 80, 1901
Proceeds to go towards improving the
parsonage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Everybody has heard Of the famous
$500 shoe made by w. l.. Douglass. We
have complete line of all the Douglass
shoes, and invite your inspection of our
stock. The LDoN SHOE ST. RE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Prof. j. w. Watson and wife, who
have been in Leon for couple of weeks
putting on "The jolly Farmers and the
Merry Nllkmaids" wenr to Osceola
Thursday where they are staging
Queen Esther" for the benefit of the
Village Improvement Society
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

The styles in spring millinery this
year will be new and startling in effect
and they will all be on display at the
millinery opening at Thompson & War
ne,'s on Friday and Saturday, March %
and %, Everything up-to-date. No
Old stock, but all are bright and new.
The ladies of Decatur county are cor
daily invited to attend the opening.
Spring styles in street hats are now on
sale
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

There are few things in the world
that young boys should not be permit.
ted to do and one Of these usually be.
gins about this time each year. TIE
manning or killing of the early spring
birds that make their appearance. This
should be most strenously prohibited by
all means. The instrument used by
young lads for the continued destruc-
ZION of these songsters, is usually an
air gun and it is marvellous how much
destruction can be wrought among
these winged creatures with the air gun.
A great many of the citizens are com
planning because of this ruthless destruc.
ton Of the birds.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Fl. j. Landes has purchased the
Jordan Roger residence property on
north Main street from W. l.. Raglan,
executor of the estate, the consideration
being So, 900
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Several of our duck hunters were at
Davis City Tuesday, but as usual ducks
were scarce. III. l.. Long wounded one
slightly and captured it alive and is
keeping it at his store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Those famous Douglas Shoes, in prices
ranging from 1925 to SIS 90, ca n be found
in complete assortment Of styles at
The | EoN SHOE STORE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

The millinery department at Thomp-
son 4 Warmers will be bigger feature
than ever this spring. They went early
to market and secured the very choicest
selections of pattern hats and new style
millinery. Their grand spring opening
will be held on Friday and Saturday
March % and %. The new spring styles
in street hats are now on display.
Make your selection before the stock IS
broken
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

AS labor saver Maple City Self
Washing Soap has no equal, and it does
not injure the clothes, Ask your dealer
for it and try it according to directions.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

tits very much to be regretted that
the K. P. lodge under whose auspices
the opera "Jolly Farmers and Merry
Milkmaids" which was presented at the
opera hall on Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings of last week; lost money on
the venture, they coming out about $40
behind. The expenses were very heavy
and the weather could not have been
more disagreeable. There is some talk
Of presenting the opera again in the
near future in the hope of making up
what was lost, and if it is done, we hope
our citizens will respond by liberal
patronage, for the performance was
certainly merltorious one.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21
Mems Work Shirts.

Double front and back made of black.
hide twill shifting and we sell them for
80 cts. The other fellows get so cts.
TIE BEE HIVE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

The only exclusive millinery store in
Leon, that of Mrs. Lucy Ray, will have
the grand spring opening on Friday and
Saturday of this week. The ladies are
cordially INVITED TO be present.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

One special lot of parasols made OF
Gloria silk with steel rod, worth 81 %,
just 100 in this lot for 80 cts.
THE BEE HIVE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

A big lot of winter underwear now
closing out at Hamilton & Gammill's
See them before YOU buy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

| offer for sale my farm, and city resi-
dence on south Main street
j. G. STOCKTON
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Headache often results from disor.
dered condition of the stomach and con-
stipation of the bowels. A dose or two
of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets will correct these disorders and
cure the headache. Sold by w. A. Alex
ander
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

The REPORTER has charge of the dates
Tor :. Y Harger, the veteran actioneer,
and If you are going to have sale you
can arrange for his services at this office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

There was "sunthin' wrong" down to
the Brown Harger restaurant Thursday
night, and no one knew what it was till
Friday morning, when MIR. Herger ex
planned TO them that his COW had got a
telephone message from Decatur City,
her old home. and started for that place
soon after. But Mr.. Harger found her
froze fast in that awful sleet at the guage
depot.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

We are indeed sorry to learn that our
good old friend, Squire Cox, Of Eden
township, has been confined to the house
for more than week by an attack of
illness. We trust he will soon be around
| ounip
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

You'll see the prettiest line of new
spring hats at Mrs. Rays spring mil
llnery opening you ever laid eyes on.
They are beauties and up-to date tyles.
Don't forget that the spring opening is
Friday and Saturday of this week and
go early aud get first choice. Every
ladylsinvited and will be made welcome.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Humors of all kinds are prolific of
worse troubles. They may be entirely
expelled by thorough course Of
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Do your clothes look yellow? If so,
use Maple City Soap. 1t will make
them white again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

The ladies Of Leon should be very
careful not to make any arrangements
for Friday and Saturday of this week
which will prevent them from attending
Mrs. Rays grand millinery opening.
Every lady in town will want to be there.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Milo Moore who has been in charge
of the Standard Oil Co.'s business in
this county for the past two years has
sold his outfit to B. f. Toovey who is
now in charge of the business.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Remember we sell Goodman's shoes
Tor children. More wear for the price
tnan you get elsewhere.
THE BEE HIyR.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

For RESr-An eight room house in
northwest Leon. Inquire of Mrs. j. a.
Caldwell Will rent part or all.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Justice Van Beck bound Elliott Alton,
manager Of the grand opera house at
Mt. Pleasant over to the grand jury,
which meets there in April, for an alleg.
ed misdemeanor, in that he refused to
allow Robert Hackley, young colored
barber there, to select the seat he wished
at the opera house for an entertainment
not many evenings ago, thus bringing
up the color line for discussion again.
Alton appeared before Justice Van
Beck and waived the preliminary exam.
ination and was bound over to the
grand jury under bond for 500 with
county recorder Bailey as the surtev.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

If yon wish to have beautiful clea
white clothes ask for Russ Bleachin,
Blue. Refuse limitations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

For RENT: A $40 acre farm. 40 acres
corn land, so acres pasture, balance
meadow. HAMILTON & GAMMILL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

L. E. Shaw, formerly of New York
state, but for the past eleven years a res
ident of Alaska, spent a couple Of days
in this city the first of the week, leaving
yesterday for GAINESVILLE, from which
place he starts to-day for Nome, where
he has some valuable mining claims.
Mr.. Shaw had fine collection Of Nome
nuggets, taken from his claim, and in
formed us that he took out $64 900 worth
of gold last wear.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

The CORN (Mo.) Argus may be sued
for SANDER by its readers. This is what
it says: IF we were to announce that
you could get this paper thirty days for
the price of three beers, every descen-
dant of Adam would know that meant
fifteen cents. But if we were to say
that it would be sent three months for
the price of gospel hymn book, half of
them wouldn't know whether we had
raised the subscription rate or were Civ
ing the paper away"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

To Break up Cold In One Night
Or to quickly cure La Grippe take Weeks
Break up A. Cold Tablets !" Wecheerfully re
und the purchase price If It fails to cure
Price rs cents. w. E. Myers
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Russ Bleaching Blue makes brown
muslin white in a day. All grocers sci
the genuine Russ. Refuse limitations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

There is an unusually large number OF
farm reuters who are caught this spring
without farms for the coming year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

j. w. Dale, the poultry fancier, who
is engaged in the business GU an exten
sive scale at the Utility Farm just east
of Leon, received Monday from L. A.
Wilson. of GAINESVILLE, Mo, a setting OF
eggs from his famous prize winning pen
of Light Bramahs, and Mr. Dale is ex-
pec,ing some fine chicks. Mr.. Dale is
using incubators for Matching this spring
and now has over 300 young chicks.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Friday was the eighteenth wedding
anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. q. e. Gard.
ner and number of their friends rush.
ed in on them in the evening for little
surprise party, taking with them an
elegant cut glass berry dish to remind
them of the occasion. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gardner were equal to the occasion and
the guests were delightfully."- entertained
until late hour.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Col. John O'Keefe, of Creston, deputy
state oil inspector, had official business
III this city last Friday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

First class repairing of watches, clocks
and jeWelry at lowest prices-KohIer
the jeweler.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Stops the Cough and Works off the
Cold.
Laxative Bromo Quinlne Tablets cure
cold in one day. No cure no pay
Price % cents
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Insist on having Maple City Soap if
you want the best. If your dealer does
not keep it he will get it for you.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Our dress goods stock filling rapidly and by the time
paper reaches week will be complete eyer
detail We are adding the finishing touches now The lift 8
xngs IN trimmings and the chic ideas have just
their appearance the invited to Md
see and you're welcome whether you buy
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

,Remlard and Joe Darling, two full
stock Norman horses, will make the sea-
son of 1901 at the stable of @ M. Lind
sey in,Leon. Terms as follows: So and
$40 to insurea colt to stand and suck !,
With conditions that mare and colt to
be held for the services of the horse.
Should the mare be sold or traded the
debt becomes due at once. Parties
breeding will be required to sign the
above contract. @. M. LINDSEY,
- Prom
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

the jeweler.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

C. w. Sherman, the travelling sales.
man for st. Joe whiskey house, whose
wife created big disturbance in this
city cou lie of months ago when she
took a couple of shots at Mt. Ayr
woman whom she found with her hus.
band, slightly wounding her in the leg,
was arrested at Council Bluffs Tuesday
and will be taken to Mt. Ayr to-day
having been indicted by the February
grand jury at Mt. Ayr for selling liquor
contrary to law.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21
4pER CENT MONEY.

am loaning money on Iowa
|rmS at the unhedrd OF low rate
a per cent annual Interest. Call
or address A. e.. DORM, 81
30t4 Davis City, iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Watches and clocks at bed rock prices.
Kohler the jeweler.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Sl.OO kid gloves, black and all colors
fitted and warranted at
THE BEE Hive.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

If you want attractive horse bills
bring your work to THE REPORTER Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

For SALE--A good 600 acre stock and
grain farm in Chautauaua county, Kas.,
well improved, timber and water. Price
SIS per acre. Will take clean town
property up to $4,000, in part. Also
other bargains. Isaac Mulholland,
Land and immigration Agent, Malvern,
Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

tans, brown, and blacks s. cents.
Premier, ladies' American made gen
uine kid, saddle sewed, firm aud solid
2 clasp ST. 90
S4l0 ladies' French kid, fine soft stock
and excellent quality, > clasp, all the
prevailing spring coors St,25.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21
License to Wed.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by Clerk Kehler since
our last issue.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21
Clothing at Cost.

About IS mems suits in cheviots, melf
tons and worsteds. Good assortment o.
sizes and styles at cost
TIE BEE HIVE, =
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21
Price $500.

Kohler the jeweler.
Buy Russ Bleaching Blue at Casters
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Although the boxing contest which
was advertised for the opera hall last
Saturday evening was declared off, on
account of the opposition OF the minis
tiers and others, there was rafting hot
five. round contest that evening at the
boys gymnasium rooms in FiDley's
block, the contestants being a couple of
High School boys between whom there
was some bad feeling, and they decided
to settle the affair with gloves. Both
were able to be on their feet when the
bell rang at the close of the fifth round /,
and the referee decided it draw. The
boys both took lots Of hard punishment,
and their faces still look like they had
been interviewing the rear end Of a gov
eminent mule.