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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17
old-style Collar Buttons.


I'm looking over trunk full of old
truck the other day." said the middle
aged man, whose utterances have been
chronicled in the New York Sun, 81
came across lot of old shirts with
the buttons sewed on, and as l looked
at them realized anew what the col
lar button means to humanity. There
have been greater inventions, surely,
but not many that have conferred a
more unmixed blessing on mankind.
The younger person of today, accus-
toned to the collar button always, can
not realize what it was to be without
it. He can never know what it was to
have shirts with the buttons sewed on
or not, as the case might be. Not
SO many years ago, when the collar
button was comparatively new, before
persons had to keep, as everybody
commonly does now, a lot Of buttons
on hand, the man who had lost his
collar button thought himself entitled
to the sympathy of his fellows, but
wrung as he might be by that loss
he could not even guess at the an
guish that in the sewed-on button
days filled the heart Of the man who.
when he came to put on his last clean
shirt, found that key button, the one
on the collar band, most important one
of all, gone entirely or only just hang
ing by thread! knew a man once
who had this happen to him and didn't
swear. That was the only great thing
he ever did; but I have always thought
that that alone was enough to stamp
him a. q most extraordinary man."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17
the OLD YEARS BLESSING.

am fading from you.
Bht one draweth near,
Called the angel guardian
OF the coming year.
II my gifts and graces
Colby you forget,
Let the New Years angel
Bless and crown them yet.
] brought Good Desires;
Though as vet but seeds.
Let the New Year make them
Blossom into Deeds.
II gave you Sickness,
If brought you Care,
Let him make one Patience.
And the other, Prayer.
II brought you Plenty,
All wealth's bounteous charms.
Shall not the new angel
Turn them into Alms7
brought Joy to brighten
Many happy days;
Let the New Years angel
Turn It into Praise.
II you list Of Errors
Dark and long appears,
Let this newborn monarch
Melt them into Tears.
May your hold this angel
. Dearer than the last;
DO bless his Future,
While he crowns my Past.
"A. A. Proctor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

ing trial trip. At FIRST. the snip moved
east against the wind for about two
miles, gracefully turned at an e.eva-
ton Of about 400 feet, and, making
rapid sail to the westward for about
five miles, reached an altitude Of 1900
feet. It was then~turned and headed
once more east, and after travelling
about mile against the wind blowing
at the rate of 26 feet per second, sud
denly stopped; floated slowly back
wards three miles to the west, it sank
into the lake. the gondolas resting
safely upon the water. The time OF
the trip was about fifty minutes; dis
lance travelled. about ten miles; fastest
time made, five miles In seventeen and
one-half minutes; highest revolution
Of the propellers, 600 per minute;
highest possible revolution, 1000. The
cause of the sudden stoppage in the
flight OF the ship was occasioned by a
slight mishap to the steering appara-
tus, but the colossus floated gently
with the wind until it settled upon the
surface of the lake without taking any
water. The raft was then brought up
and the ship was easily placed upon 1t
and brought gack to the balloon house.
The weight is 200 centners $4,000
pounds). The cost of filling the bal
loon with hydrogen gas was $4,000"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

The day was when men of promi-
hence hesitated to give their testimoni-
ais to proprietary medicines for publ
cation. This remains true today of
most proprietary medicines. But Pc
runa has become SO justly famous, it's
merits are known to so many people of
high and low stations, that no one
hesitates to see his name in print
recommending Peruna.
The highest men in our nation have
given Peruna strong endorsement.
Men representing all classes and sta
lions are equally represented.
A dignified representative of the
Presbyterian church in the person of
Rev. e. G. Smith does not hesitate to
state publicly that he has used Peruna
in his family and found it cured when
other remedies failed. In this state
ment the Rev. Smith is supported by
an elder in his church.
Rev. E. G. Smith, pastor of the Pres
byterian church Of Greensboro, Ca,
writes:
Having used Peruna in my family
for some time 1t gives me pleasure to
testify to its true worth. My little boy
seven years of age had been suffering
for some time with catarrh of the lower
bowels. Other remedies had failed, but
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17
LIEUT.. MABEL c. HUNT.
- Bright salvation Army Lassie, Who
xnsws How to Keep Her Corps

~ Bright Salvation Army Lassie, Who
xnews How to Keep Her Corps
IN Good Health.
Ogden, Utah, Jan. IL. 19o1.-(Spe-
leaal. 1.-The Pacific Coast Division of
ths Salvation Army. whose noble work
A the interests of fallen humanity has
f6one so much for this western country,
mas Its headquarters in this city. One
OF the brightest and most enthusiastic
workers Is Lieut.. Miss Mabel Clarice
Hunt Everyone knows how these de-
voted people parade the streets day or
i1ight, exposing themselves to all kinds
tof weather. that no opportunity may
~ lost Of rescuing some poor unfortu-
mate from sin and suffering. In some
eases. their recklessness in thus expos
Ing themselves has been commented
upon a. almost suicidal. Their answer
10 such criticisms invariably is their
lnnfailing faith in the Divine injunc-
4ion to do right and fear not" Lieut..
,smploys to keep her Soldiers" in good
health. as follows:
y II have found Dodd's Kidney Pills Of
great value in cases Of Kidney and
Liver Trouble and Diseases contracted
from severe colds. Several Of our lads
and lassies have been repeatedly ex-
loossd to cold weather and rain, and
have spoken for hours out Of doors.
often with wet feet and chilled to the
marrow. As consequence of this ex-
posure, Pulmonary Trouble. Rheu-
matism and Kidney Disorders often en-
sue. In such eases I always advise
Dodd's Kidney Pills, for 7 have no.
Aced better results, quicker relief, and
more lasting benefit from the use Of
Dodd,s Kidney Pills in such cases than
from all other medicines I know Of
combined. They cleanse the blood,
regulate the system and destroy dis
case"
+, A medicine which can do what Lieut..
Hunt says 80 positively Dodd's Kidney
Pills do liz surely worth the attention
lot all who suffer with any form Of
kidney Trouble. Rheumatism. or Blood
disorders.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

In the recent campaign the editor
Of the Fairfax, Mo-, Forum was nom
mated by the democrats for justice
Of the peace. This is the way he an
nounced the fact in his journal: "The
Office was not sought after by US,
neither was it forced upon us. There's
no installing our qualifcation-we
know about as much law as brass
monkey. But our friends said they
mere looking for some good, honest
man to make the race. In the face of
such an indirect compliment, how
could we refuse? In race for Office
we would be monumental fizzle. We
wouldn't ask man to vote for us if
Ned give us half dollar. Our oppo.
'Asnt IL N. L. Bear. He's an honest
man, too. But he's well fixed fnan-
lcially, and don't need the four to five
dollars year that's in the
Office. Neither of us will make an &C.
tive canvass for votes, so you fellows
who expect to smoke our cigars, drink
our whisky and have fun at our ex-
pense will get left"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17
GlIbenuon's Pedigree Red yellow Globe Onion Seed

Remember that if you go visiting
you must entertain visitors.
Wit never killed anyone, but many
have died from the want of it.
A mans wealth may be measured
by his capacities, not by his coin.
It's all well enough to be charitable,
but you should pay your debts first.
Many man isn't worth the market
value of the phosphorus in his bones.
More than 10 per cent of all idiots
are the progeny of Incorporate par
ents.
Honor follows those who precede
1t, but it fees from those who pur-
sue it.
Most men employ the first part Of
their lives to make the last part mis-
Vrable.
You are probably fool in the esti-
nation of the men you consider a
trank.
1t is better to take the worst of a
deal than to suffer the consequences
Of quarrel.
The self-made man may seem
rough, but most people find him
pretty smooth.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17
ramworth swine.

A member of the American Tam
worth association, writing on that
breed Of swine. says:
In the judgment of the writer, Tam
worth swine have come to the United
States to stay. Beyond all question
they are going to prevail to an extent
that is little dreamed of now by those
who are inclined to smile at what is
looked upon as the uncouth form of
the Tamworth head. 1t is not improb-
able that some day Tamworths will
stand among the foremost breeds OF
swine in this country, not only in
numbers. but also in utility. And
wherever they are introduced through
out all our borders. they will exercise
salutary and renovating influence
upon the swine industry.
In expressing myself thus, l know
that many who may deem 1t worth
while to read what is now written, will
feel like commissioning the man who
has been so rash as to commit himself
thus. Even so, want to be distinctly
understood, that believe Tamworth
SWAMI W NC OuC VI luG luOSI fdiudU10
types ever brought to the United
States. am glad to be thus furnished
with an opportunity to put myself on
record. believe that Tamworth
swine have before them long era
Of prosperity in the United States.
They are going to bring healing to the
types of grade swine that now abound,
especially in the leading corn growing
states, and which have lost their old
time stamina because of improper
feeding and injudicious management.
They will in time compel the doors of
every state in the Union to give them
| ingress. They are going to furnish to
the eaters in this country the highest
quality of pork that it has ever pro-
duced. And whether the breeders
want it or not, their presence in the
land is going to force the breeders of
types. the opposite in character, to SO
modify their structure that soma day
they will bear much closer re-
| semblance to the Tanworth which 80
many are prone to laugh at.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

Don't Get Footsore, Got FooT-EAsE.
A certain cure for Swollen, Smart
Ing, Burning, Sweating Feet, Corns
and Bunions. Ask for Aliens Foot
Ease, powder. Cures Prostitutes and
Chilblains. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUIN1NE TABLETS. AN
druggists refund the money II it fails to cure,
E. w. Groves signature is on the box. CSC.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

To be thrice happy, use Russ Bleaching Blue,
cont be deceived by fraudulent limitations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

DR.. Stubbs. the bishop of Oxford,
was once importuned by a woman
who knowing his experience Of the
holy land, kept on asking him what
places she ought to visit, as she was
starting on trip to Palestine. After
answering Typographical questions
without number, he was again asked:
But. really, what place would you
advise me to go to?" ITO Jericho,
madam" said the bishop, sweetly.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

.virtuama" Tablets cure "brain-fag," nervous
vital, mental and physical debility in men and
women. Great restorative for weak people. S.
cant Can be CURED cheaper Mailed by Kidd Drug Co.,
Elgin: I'LL, J. Hurlbut Co., Des Moines, Iowa, or
H. 8. Baker, Sion! City, who carry full line Of sy-
rlnRes, hot water bags, etc. r.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

Britain makes 3oo,ooo,ooo yards OF
linen a year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

There's always room at the top
hut few men care to dwell in the
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

4 "A pessimist is q man who was born
without Q love for Strawberries.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

Even the ti1nid engineer whistles at
danger,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

Ask your grocer for DEFIANCE
STARCH, the only 16 OF. package for
10 cents. All other 1O-cent starch
contains only IL OF. Satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

GARFIELD TEA IS AN HERB MEDY.
CINE; 1t is Of inestimable val,s In 81
disorders; 1t promotes q healthy acton Of
all these organs. -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

4 zach package Of PUTNAM FADE
LESS DYES colors either Silk. Wool
lor Cotton perfectly.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

No man ever expects his wife to
make as many mistakes as he does.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

Ask your grocer for DEFIANCE
STARCH, tho only 16 OF. package for
10 cents. All other 10-cent starch
contains only IL OF. Satisfaction
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

Try Maple City Self Washing Soap for
washing woolens. 1t Will neither shrink
nor injure them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

There is no one quite so foolish as
an educated fool.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

Coughing Leads to Consumptson.
Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough
at once. Go to your druggist today
and get a sample bottle free. Sold in
rs and SO cent bottles. Go at once;
delays are dangerous.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

After nine days of wonder the pup
Ply gets his eyes opened.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17
Coughing Leads to Cons umptso

Friendship is welcome ship in any
port.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17
An old bachelor says that . widow
fvin jump 81 an offer of marriage
quicker than she will jump ct
= Abollsh tho whipplne Post.

The lawmakers are wranglins over the
rho succeeds In passing such bill, win
prove ~ great benefactor to the break.
% q mans laws as Hostetters Stomach
|lAwA Il you've neglected your stomach
P9ntll indigestion, constipation, biliousness.
Hvef and kidney troubles are upon you
Snereo out one cure. Hostetter's Stomach
AatterA Don't fail to try 1t for Ia grippe.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

An event is circumstance that sell.
dom happens.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

Have you ever experienced the joyful ssns,.
Adams' Pepsin Tutti FruttL
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

Maple City Self Washing Soap not only
fAvss the wear on your clothes, because
loes rubbing 10 required, but 1t saves fully
hall the labor. All grocers sell It.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

Patience will cure more pains than
physic.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

"Clara, you know I'm right" "Ot
course, Clarence; that's what makes
mo 30 mad"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

A woman with three-inch tongue
can make giant feel like midget.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

A very little child may open very
large door in heaven.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17

A smile is the reflection of light
heart.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-17
OF Intere.t to Hor.emen.

It is reported that horse meat Is be-
ing disposed of In Chicago as beef and
the authorities are considering the adj
visibility of passing rules governing
its sale. At present it is illegal to sell
It under any name. There are thou
sands Of foreigners in Chicago that
would doubtless be glad to get the
low-pricsd meat, and 1t would make
one more way Of getting rid Of cheap
horses that are now only burden to
their owners.
An English writer says that . slow
walk does not come naturally to .
horse. for creeping gait, whether It
be in hunter, harness, or cart horse,
is the most provocative Of fatigue,
Just as 1t is in man. If the horse is
In good health, then 1t may be taken
as certainty that the slow gait Is
the fault Of the human attendant, and
both would be all the better for an
awakening. Many slow horses and
slow drivers would get through twice
the work in day that they accomplish
now, and both would be fresher at the
end Of the day. The creeping gait il
simply suicidal to both man and beast.
If the owner, groom or driver of slow
walking horses wish 20 test the truth
OF the above. then let them go for q
quarter of mile walk wit! an invalid.
and they will find that the snails pace
has taken more out Of them than
would five miles brisk walk.
The Lamar register., 1901-10-09
MCLEAN BROS. DRUG STORE

eutire uby. IA ueleRhtlou VI iduion
of Lamar were present in behalf Of
Mrs. Ella Barnes and the work they
did was an eye opener to some Of the
men who had previously imagined
they were politicians. Mrs. A. N.
Parrish presented their petition in a
neat speech f. r. Jones placed
Mrs. Barnes in nomination, seconded
by Capt. Wing. J. L. Mayfield on
behalf of Granada nominated Prof.
J. A. Rosebrough, and was seconded
by CRANKY Hillyer. James Burrows
of Amity nominated A. #. Glsse.
The first ballot resulted, Rosebrough
80, Mrs Barnes 81, Glase 10. The
latter then announced his withdrawal
in favor Of Mrs. Barnes, and the sec.
ond ballot resulted Rosebrough 43,
Mrs. Barnes 81. Prof. Rosebrough
was declared the nominee.
A. N. Parrish nominated Judge l..
F. Blodgett for county judge and
while he was eloquently depicting
his Kansas career the Carlton dele
cation, thinking he referred to their
favorite son, began to cheer. Capt.
Wing nominated Judge Frybarger.
The ballot resulted Blodgett G3, Fry
barger II.
For commissioner g. Yoos placed
in nomination j. II. Gordon, and
Chairman White called Mr.. Parrish
to the chair while he placed the name
of w. +. Mcpherson in nomination.
The ballot resulted in the nomination
of Mr.. Mcpherson by vote of So to
2S.
For surveyor aud coroner the pres
ent efficient officials, L. M. Markham
and Fred Lee, were unanimously re-
nominated.
The call of the delegations was
then made for precinct committee.
men md the following were named:
Precinct No. Mrs. A. N. Parrish
and J. X Doughty.
Precinct No 2-Mrs. Helen Simp.
son ard L. NJ. Markham.
Precinct No. 3-Mrs. H. T. Parish
and l.. Mayfield.
Precinct No. Mrs. Sadie Stew
ard and Geo. G. Maxwell
Preciuct No 5-Mrs Ethel Muir
ply and NJ. J. McMillin.
Precinct No G-Mrs. L. A. Cook
and Il. NJ Mears.
Precinct No. Mrs. E. Q. Cor
don and Harvey Blosser.
Precinct No. 8-Mrs. q. I. Feast
and CRANKY Hillyer.
Precinct No. 9-Mrs. Lulu G.
Jones and j. H. Newman.
A. N Parrish then nominated A.
K. Bent for chairman of the county
committee, and he was unanimously
elected. MIR. Bent responded thank
ing the convention for the honor and
calling on the party for united action
in support OF the ticket
Mrs. L. NJ. Blackwell was on mo-
ton elected vice-chairman of the
committee, and the committee was
authorized to fill any vacancy that
may occur on the ticket.
After adjournment the Lamar del
egations nominated w. P. James for
justice Of the peace and H. b. Mau-
vile for constable.
The Lamar register., 1901-10-09
Largest Political Convention in History Of Prowers County
Meets at Lamar and after Series Of Close and Exci
| ing Contests Nominates Winning Ticket
| Seventy-Sx Delegates Present.

Notwithstanding the stormy and
disagreeable weather last Saturday
the attendance both of delegates and
spectators at the republican county
convention was the largest ever known
in the county. Seventy six delegates
were present out of eighty, and the
court house was crowded with spec
tators. The large number OF new
faces in the convention and the in
terest which they displayed showed
plainly that our new comers are be
ginning to take an active part in the
county affairs. The ladies too were
out in full force and it was evident
from the start that they had com
pletely captured the chairman.
The press was specially represent
ed by Joe 7. Lawless, who was in
vited by the unanimous vote Of the
delegates to take possession Of the
reporters table, and accepted amidst
rousing cheers. That the honor was
appreciated is evidenced by the fact
that in reporting the proceedings to
the Rocky News he stated that two
thirds Of the delegates were present
This, although thirty per cent short
of the truth, is much the nearer the
facts about republican meeting
than either Mr.. Lawless or the News
ever published before.
The large attendance, earnest work
and spirited contests showed that the
party is taking an active interest this
year, and that means victory for the
whole ticket. This is a republican
county and it has only by working
up schemes to breed dissention in
the republican ranks that the oppo,
sition has ever been able to carry
the county.
The convention was called to order
at 1920 a. m. by Chairman John A.
Williams Of the county central COM
mittee, who read the call, and then
asked for nominations for tempoi ary
chairman. S. f. White was unsni.
mously elected chairman, and was
escorted to the chair by A. N. Par
rish and A. E. Bent. After a short
but appropriate speech, Mr.. White
called for the election of a temporary
secretary. Mrs. L. M. Blackwell was
elected TO the position. and L. M.
Markham as assistant secretary.
On motion the various precincts
selected one delegate esch on each
of the following committees, after
which the convention adjourned un-
til l 80 to give the committees time
to report:
Order Of Business. X. Doughty,
]. g. Christopher, Joel Knowlen, J..
A. Williams, NJ. J. McMillin, ]. O.
Stream, J. X. Stevenson, g. T. Feast
and Joseph Baldwin.