davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

While "Farmer" Burns, the famous
wrestler, was in Van Werden's drug
store Friday evening, talking about
wrestling he offered to let any two men
in the store try to choke him with their
hands. John Ledgerwood and Ed Sharp
thought they could do it, but they
could not even make an impression on
his neck. One Of the bystanders re-
marked that perhaps Ledgerwood and
Sharp were practicing choking so they
could choke off some of the Cummins
republicans this fall if they don't be
good.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

If the taxpayers of Decatur county
want man to represent them on the
county board who will look after the
financial interests of the taxpayers,
they should not fail to vote for w. L.
Edmondson, the democratic candidate.
He is man of unusual ability, a farmer
who has made a success in his own bust
ness affairs, and is not allied with any
clique or faction. That is the kind of .
man we want on the board.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

Fl. l.. Hastings of the law firm of
Hastings q Woodward, died at his home
in Ida Grove Monday morning of paral-
ysis of the heart. Mr.. Hastings was
known in Leon, having frequently visit
ed here and some years ago played base
ball with the old Maroons. He occu-
pied leading position in his profess
sion and was prominent in republican
politics.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

The season of public sales is now on
and THE REPORTER makes a speciality of
printing sale bills. We print bills on
paper, MANILA cards or cloth, just as
you desire, and always get out an at
tractive bill which assists in drawing a
crowd to your sale. We also give free
MOTTO of the sale in THE REPORTER which
places it in nearly every home in De-
catur county. Bring in your sale bills
and we will do the rest. 6-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

w. P. Clark, our popular groceryman,
was confined to his bed all of last week,
suffering from severe strain which he
sustained while lifting sack of feed
into a wagon at the store, the injury be-
ing aggravated from the fact that he
was injured in the same place some
months ago by jumping from a wagon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15
Tone Bros. Coffees, l5C
Zoe and Csc. Makes a
strong cup with fine
flavor.
FULTON & MANNING.

A st. Louis firm has brought suit
against W. B. Ingram, of Mt. Ayr, for
100000, claiming that $4,000 of this
amount is in notes. The firm suing are
commission men and the claim is for
money alleged to have been loaned In
gram on cattle, in which he was large
dealer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

The Empire Bakery on the north side
of the square is turning out some pretty
fine bread these days, and the best part
of it is that they always keep an ample
supply OF fresh bread at the bakery to
supply all their local customers. Ii you
go to the Empire Bakery you will never
be disappointed in getting bread.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

The first game of football of this sea-
son will be played at the base ball park
in Leon on Saturday afternoon at 3
o'clock, between the Davis City and
Leon teams.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

G. R. Riley, of Decatur City, has left
samples of his celery crop with us.
This year he raises both the giant and
the dwarf, the latter now being bleach
ed ready for market and the giant will b
marketed later. Mr.. Riley has in the
neighborhood of 1000 plants this wear.
all fine favored and tender. He con-
templates engaging in the business on
an extensive scale, believing that Just
as fine celery can be raised here as any
where.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

An effort is being made to work up a
Shriner's class in Leon for some time
this winter, the intention being to have
Kaaba Temple, of Davenport, come here
and confer the work if class of 35 can
be secured.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

The Moler Barber College, Chicago,
Ills, wants men to lenrn barber trade.
Free clinic and careful instructions.
Few weeks completes. Tools, diplomas
and positions given each graduate.
Write them today. SIT
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15
Reasons

Been selling shoes in Leon for 20
years and know from experience that
"Selz" shoes are reliable and worth
the money. SELF tells us to guarantee
every pair Of "Selz shoes" to give the
Wearer satisfaction. We do. 'Selz''
shoes are sold on a slim margin Of
profit because they sell quick-No
trouble to sell SELF shoe your size
your kind ssSelz'' on the bottom and
and the price is always a little less.
than you expected. s'Selz shoes"
don'trequire breaking ir-They are
built right-Fit snugly-Look neat
but don't pinch. "Selz" shoes hold
their shape and good looks longer
than the "Not Selz' sorts - better
lined-better lasted better finished.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15
Get your horses ready to sell at
the big sale of the Leon Horse Co.
at Leon on Saturday, Oct. 3lst.

John Bell brought sample of his
Keller pears to The REPORTER Office last
week which measured 12aa inches in cir
conference. He promised to put it
away and bring it back when it was
mellow enough for us to eat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

DR.. Morris, the new dentist has OPEN
ed Office in Biggs' block opposite DR..
Foxworthys office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

On Saturday evening, Oct. 10, at the
home OF j. H. Vaughn the Rev. |. N.
Woodward, Of the M. e. church united in
marriage, Mr.. Bert Vaughn, of Leon, and
Miss Georgia Whitmarsh, of Garden
Grove.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

The Bee Hive store is busy opening new
goods this week and completing the re-
modelling of the interior of their store
which accounts for the non-appearance
of an advertisement, but look out for a
big advertisement next week which will
be full Of splendid burgains. Mr..
Smith and sons are meeting with q
splendid trade, and are leaving nothing
undone to make the Bee Hive one of the
popular trading places of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

Buy your protrait frames from Swear
engln. A new lot of very fine frames
Just received. Call and see them. 51-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

For RENT-S0 acres in Center town
ship. Call on Fl. Rambo. 3-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

Ii you want farm sold or want
farm loan at lowest rate of in
terest and best terms 60 to E. j.
Sankey, southeast corner Main
and Commercial streets, Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

l have number of good farms in
Northern Missouri to trade for Iowa
land or merchandise.
20-tf |. N. MCDoNoUGH, LEON, Ia.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

Ralph Edgington, the ten year old
son Of Lutte Edgington, of Eden town
ship, while playing at East Eden school
house Tuesday afternoon had his arm
dislocated. He was brought to Leon
and the dislocation reduced by DR.. A.
Brown.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15
Bronchitis for TWENTY Years

Mrs. Minerva Smith, of Danvillc. ILL.,,
writes: Il had bronchitis for twenty
Years and never got relief until used
Foley's Honey and Tar which is a sure
cure
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

On Wednesday of last week DIR. O. w.
FoSworthy performed surgical oper-
alton on Mrs. Sanford Reed, success
fully removing two large Polypus from
her nose
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

King Bee" air blast for soft coal
&. F, MILLS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

Book your horses for the bio sale
1t Leon on Saturday. Oct. 3Ist.
LEON HORSE co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

The rapidly increasing business of the
Graham, Darrah & Hansell Co. has made
it necessary to employ more clerks, and
among them is Mr.. w. R. Beavers, an
experienced clerk from Oaks, Neb.
Drop in and get acquainted with him
and at the same time take a look at the
many bargains to be found in this store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15
For Sale.

Two Round Oak Stoves, good as new.
Inquire at this Office. or of,
j. II. SCHENCK, Decatur City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

Kern weighs and tests your cream
md pays for same on daily receipt.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

For SALE-One Coles Hot Blast
heater, one Round Oak heater.
+. G.. MULLINNIX.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

The Leon people who went to South
Dakota last week to secure claims, all
returned home Monday, the only ones
who took claims being G. M. Ketcham
and Mrs. A. L. Curry, of Leon, and Miss
Clare Lubbock, Of Mason City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

The Leon Horse Co. will have
their first fall sale at Leon, Satur-
day, Oct. 3lst.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

For SALE-Some choice young Buff
Plymouth Rock Cockerels at S1.O0 each.
o. +. HULL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

Farquhar Bros. are putting in a fine
cement pavement on the north side of
their hardware store which will add
greatly to the appearance of that street.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

To the patrons of the Farmers Insur-
ance Co. of Cedar Rapids:
desire to announce that have pur-
chased the agency of the above com
pany from j. r. Pease and will continue
the business at the same location, rear
of Exchange National Bank, under the
firm name of Pease & Pease.
6-tf LOr pEAsE
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

Pickering & Son will give warran-
on welding sickles and all other SMITH
ing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

There will be meeting of the Old
Settlers Association held at the office
OF p. }. Sankey, on Saturday, Oct. II, at
o'clock for the purpose Of electing
officers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

Barred Plymouth Rock chickens for
sale. Milo MOORE,
6-tf j. III. HOFFHINEs
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

A bouncing son was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Bradtield last Thursday, and
Harry is the proudest papa in town.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

When two farmers live side by side
and one has good corn, and the other
poor, do you know what it means? 1t
means that the man with poor corn is
shiftless. But don't you dare say'so.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

Sam Martin, who was visiting rela-
tives and old friends in this vicinity, re-
turned Monday to his home at Council
Bluffs. While here he purchased 100
acre farm in Eden township, known as
the old Mcclure farm, and will give up
railroading and take possession of the
farm next March.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

For SALE--75 Barred Plymouth Rock
young cockerels, 81 90 for choice.
FRANK CHASTAIN,
S-tf Roadview Farm.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

Kern wants your cream.
For SALE-10 Duroc jersey mail pigs
for sale. Fl. A. HALyERsON,
7-4t* Crown, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

Single Fire Pot Heaters warm the
floor instead of the ceiling. The kind
sold by G. r. MILLS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

For SALE-Three thoroughbred Short
Horn bull calves, old enough for service.
j. M. CHAsTAIN,
S-tf Roadview Farm.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

All patrons on No. Rural Delivery
that we did not get orders for. Please
telephone, write or come in. The best
box with iron end, only $1.75. The
Route will start Nov. 2. Remember
they have to be ordered; we have your
name cut out Of celluloid sc it will last
for time to come.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

EN-auditor Geo. w. Sears is assisting
IN the county treasurer's office, taking
treasurer Goung's place while he is
looking after his campaign.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

The G. w. B. M. of the Christian
church held their monthly program on
Wednesday of last week at the country
home OF Mrs. Glen Jenkins, who enter
tanned the ladies in delightful manner,
serving delicious refreshments, and the
trip to the country was greatly enjoyed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

Bills printed at The REPORTER office
announce game of base ball between
Wataga, Mo-, club and the Woodland
nine to be played at Woodland SATURDAY.
afternoon at o'clock, and the boys of
that part OF the country expect to see a
hot game.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

Miss Nellie Dale, OF Morgan township,
brought the members OF her music class
to Leon last Friday and had group of
them taken
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

For SALE Some choice young Poland
China male hogs, just right for breeders
EUGENE MASSEY,
7-tf Woodland. Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15
BowSHER & BIDDIsoN,

BOWsHER & BIDDIsoN.
Cashier A. L. Ackerley, of the State
Savings Bank, of Grand River, was in
Leon Tuesday and while here contract
ed for series of advertisements for the
savings bank department of the bank,
which has recently been added to that
institution, the only savings bank in
operation in this county. People who
have small deposits are invited to open
an account, the bank paying a per cent
interest on savings bank deposits.
Services in the M. E. church next
Sunday will be as follows; Preaching
morning and evening by the pastor. In
the evening there will be missionary
meeting in which the pastor will use
his lantern with sixty very fine views
IN India. India is one of the most in
teresting countries of the world. Let
everybody come and enjoy the sermon.
Sunday school and Epworth League at
usual hours.
The members of the Southwestern
Iowa Editorial Association will be
pleased to learn that the editorial ex-
cursion to st. Louis, which starts from
Abba on Thursday night, Nov. 18th, fol-
lowing the fall meeting of the associa-
tion is an assured success. Thirty-ffye
persons have already sent in their ac-
ceptance OF the invitation from the
Wabash Railroad to make the trip over
their road. The editors will be the
guests OF the Worlds Fair officials while
in st. Louis, and the trip promises to be
a most enjoyable one.
L
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

For Sale Cheap.
Two North Pole cream separators.
G. M. KETCHAN,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-15

U. G. John had business at Davis CITY
Monday. He is settling up his business
affairs and in company with his brother
Frank will leave next week for an ex-
tended stay in Colorado, taking their
families with them.
Mrs. L. Van Horn, of Let's, Iowa, who
has been visiting her brother, Frank
Coder for couple of weeks, returned
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-07-23
The Demand For Farm Hands.

Milwaukee News:
The season of the year is at hand
when the farmers in the wheat grow
ing states are anXiously scanning the
incoming freight trains for signs of
the approach of harvest hands" In
Kansas whore the harvest is nearly
completed, great difficulty has been
had in securing sufficient labor To
cut and shock the bumper crop" of
wheat. In Minnesota and the Dako-
tas a cry is going up for men.
The Baltimore sun, in commenting
on the scarcity Of farm labor, notes
that "in Wisconsin, for instance, the
situation is so alarming that even a
United States senator, who happens
to be an agriculturist, has had to take
to the fields himself and harvest his
own crops However, the situation
il this state has been relieved. SEN
ator Quarles has finished cutting his
grass and has stacked his hay.
Senator QuarIes, however, has sug-
gested a means of securing to the
farmers of the wheat-growing st ties
sufficient help to harvest their crops.
Put tho politicians to work! The
country is iull of statesman that
point with pride to the days when
they worked down upon the farm 1t
was the happiest day Of their lives
and they are never happier than
when they are relating to their farm
er friends how they once tickled and
titled the soil.
Let there be a grand roundup of
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-07-23

Il was over at Allcgash the other
day for the first time in four years."
said the Kohacll philosopher. just bit
sarcastically, 'and l found my nephew
Luther and his estmsblc wife still
squabbling over the same question
they were quarreling about when
was there before. The only change
that | was able to detect was that,
while In the first place they appeared
to know what they were jangling
about, by this time they seemed to
have forgotten what the original bone
of contention was, and they were quar-
reling monotonously along without any
way of knowing when they had fin
ished
We'll, when my appearance inter
rupted them Luther was startled to see
how much thinner had grown in four
years, and his wife was astonshed at
the way l had grown fat. And at it
they went. quarIeling over that, and
the original question was shelved for
good and all. | came away feeling am
ply repaid for taking the trip. 1t Is q
satisfaction to know that YOU have
done helpful act, and expect l did
them a great favor by breaking the
monotony and giving them something
fresh to wrangle overs Smart Set.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-07-23
Rumor and Truth.

Evening Wisconsin:
Rumor is II lnisshapeu, mendacious
hag, Il libel upon the fair form and
good character Of the goddess Truth.
1t was Rumor that caused the ignor-
ant Russian population of Kishineff
to attribute the murder Of the boy
Doubassary to the Jews. Rumor has
a thousand tongues, and great bats
wings with which she travels fast,
scattering misleading reports, which
Truth, who moves at Il more deliber-
ate pace, cannot always rapidly d.
rect. 1t is now known that the muir
der of Douh4ssHry was the boys un-
Gle, a gardener, who has confessed
his crime.
Rumor informed the world that
Russian ofiicialdom sympathized
with the massacre Of the Kishinetf
Jews, and was concealIng the facts
of the massacre from the Car, aud
that there would be no bona fide
punishment of the ringleaders of the
riots or of the derelict local represen-
tatives of the Russian government
who permitted the rising Of the mob.
1t is now known that vigorous meas
ures have been taken by the Russian
government for the viudication of
Justice, and that sense Of his dan
ger from this source so preyed upon
the mind Of the Russian governor of
KishineH that he committed suicide
to avoid the formal punishment and
his portion if he remained alive to
to face trial.
President Roosevelt and Secreta-
ry Hay have become convinced that
the Russian government is disposed
to mete out adequate punishment for
the KishineH slaughter. Rumor has
been discredited. and Truth Is mis-
tress Of the field.
With the knowledge of the facts
row in their possession, the Presi-
dent and Secretary of State feel that
the presentation by this country Of u
petition based on the theory that he
Car does not know what evil has
been wrought in his dominion, and
is therefore unlikely to punish the
Kishineif wrong doors, would be au
impertinence, the preparation of
which would initiate against contin-
uance of the traditional friendly
relations subsistiug between the
Russian government and that of the
United States.
This is one reason why the B'nai
Birth petition is now unlikely to be
transmitted officially by the govern
ment at Washington to the govern
ment at St. Petersburg. Another rea-
son is that no possible good to the
Jews of KishineH could result from
the presentation of document in
forming the Car of what he knows
and requesting him to do what he is
doing.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-07-23

Darlington Republican,: Mrs.
Ole Hollstein OF Argyle was killed in
last Thursdays storm. She was
working in the gard when the storm
came up and before she could reach
a place OF safety she was struck by
the roof OF woodhouse which the
high wind had torn loose, and which
was blown across the yard with ter
rifle force striking the unfortunate
women 10 the breast, causing almost
instant death. She was widow,
about IS years Of age, and leave three
children.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-07-23
TEACHERS
Institute and Examination.

The annual summer institute for
Iowa county will beld at Dodgeville,
Aug 3 to II, 1908.
Conductors: Prof A. A. Upham,
Supt Elwood, and Prin. Babcock,
The institute will be divided into
four sections:
A--Persons of more shan one years
experience.
B-All others.
C--Persons holding first or sec
ond grade certificate, or high school
graduates.
Dali others.
Bring text books, Manuals, and
primary readers with you.
Enrolment will close Monday
Aug. J.
All who expect to teach in Iowa
county the coming year will be ex-
pected to attend this institute.
Prof. Richards, of Chicago, will
lecture before the institute, Wednes-
day p. m, Aug. 8, and at the Audi
torium In the evening,
Please come prepared to help or
gauize the Iowa County Teachers
Association.
The last examination OF the series
of 1903 will be held at Dodgeville,
Aug. II, Is, 10, 20.
The first and second grade branches
viii be written the last two days.
Persons who are not already quail
fled to teach and who contemplate
teaching before the next public exam
nation will write at this examination.
RefHng papers is not mandatory,
but optional.
Applicants who request this must
show good institute record and
good standings.
Final Normal school standings
must come directly from the presi-
dent of the school or his clerk.
Come supplied with good legal cap
paper, pens, ink and blotter
Very truly yours,
A. KuYKENDALL,
County Superintendent Of schools.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-07-23

a certain sportsman took a shooting
in Ireland. lie was assured that II was
good sporting territory. When he ar
rived this was corroborated by the
head keeper a typical Paddy. The lat,
ter declared that the country fairly
bristled with pheasants. So they went
out after them and in day put up
five. The next day tile tenant inquired
after partridges and was told the same
tale The shoot yielded about six.
Woodcock grouse, capercailzie and
every kind Of game, Paddy told This
'onner," We're rs thick as leaves in au-
tumn, but they could not be found. At
last he said angrily, Are there many
rhinoceroses on the oState?" "Shure.
yer 'onner.' drawled Pat very slowly,
mot many, not many" but Frightening
up, you may put up two or three round
the lake in the summer" Long before
the summer, Of course, the tenancy
would be at an end you confounded
rascal roared the tenant What do
you mean by telling me all these liesf"
"Shure," said Pat, with a true Hiber-
MAN grin, "an' wouldn't be givln' yer
'onner a pleasant answerr'-London
Taller.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-07-23

THE parties making the most noise
in state politics are those holding
either state or federal appointments.
All this is more or less disgusting to
the general public With every APP
pointment should be attached The
warning, Keep your mouth shut, or
well get some one who WILL Any
derogatory remark or comment Ny
one holding position through poll
teal favor has little or no influence
on any person Of average inteiil-
gence the instant It's known from
what source it comes. Stop it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-07-23
Pope Leo XIII Dead.

With good opinion Of all man.
kind this great man has withdrawn
from the scene Of earthly labOrs
Protestant and Catholic alike have
watched. as it were, at his bedside
with undated anxiety. Pope Leo's
efficiency as "A ruler and his position
on n number OF modern questions OF
world wide concern were so marked
with progression and n strikingly
broad spirit as to have fascinated all.
Real affection for this good old man
sprung from every quarter and there
is hearty regret that his end has
come.