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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-25

per cent IN the value of the pr1nclpuh
staple crops-wheat. corn, oats. pota-
toes and hay. An idea Of the tremefI-
dous improvement may be gained ny
the figures which show that for the
last five years these staple crops have
yielded to the farmer s2,WUy0o0.OW
more than for the preceding five years.
BXiIding Potato Land.
In many sectioffs Of the country po-
tatocs always bring good price, but
the soil Is too light to grow heavy
crops. A successful method OF bring
ing up such soil to the point where II
will brifg good results is the follow
ing: Select d soil that Is in fairly
good condition, and II In sod dress with
acid phosphate and murfate Of potash,
turn under and prepare thoroughly for
corn. Follow the corn with rye. which ?
should be plowed under in the spring
Sow COW peas after dressing soil age
with acid phosphate and muriate OK
potash and harvest for forage. In the
fall go over the ground with disk
harrow and break up thoroughly, soy
rye and turn under the following
spring; then prepare thoroughly for the
potatoes, and the crop, under proper
conditions of culture, will be all that
is desired. Other methods quite as
good will bring the same results with
out doubt, but this one has been repeat
eddy tested and found to be all that
is claimed for it.
To Have Winter Eggs.
Those. who hope to have full sup
ply of fresh-laid eggs during the Win
ter months must do their part or be-
disappointed. says Country Gentleman.
That all who follow these columns
may be fully informed of methods
needed for successful winter egg
yield. we shall treat the whole sub
iect as IL instructing beginner In
selecting and caring for hens. These
cannot be anything more simple and
easy to follow, but the trouble is II
is so very simple and easy that the
very little things necessary for success
are neglected. And there is no use to
hope for success unless these most
necessary uetuIls uTc AOuOWcu. AOu
must have the hens properly selected.
housed and cared for, then you will
have the eggs; otherwise You will not.
The Horscradish Crop.
AL! our best horseradish comes from
the middle West. Perhaps its soil Is
especially adapted to llorseradish; per-
hape the central State farmers are
more skillful in culture; but this young
merchant. though blindfolded. can in
stantly tell II piece comes from
New England or the West. The New
England root does not hold its strength
as long Horseradisli raising has be-
come very profitable business In GER
tain sections of the middle West,
whose far,ners realize as high as $500
an acre from this crop. The Western
horseradlsll root Is well developed,
with few pits, while the Wild horse
radish must he scraped by hand with
the right sort of knife.-New York
| Commercial.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-25
a Furrow 1900 Mile. Long.

The longest piece of blowing ever
undertaken Is to be done by the
French government in the near future.
A furrow 1900 miles in length is to
be plowed across the North African
desert from Tunis to Lake Tchad. In
it will be laid telegraph cable to con-
meet the points named. a steam plow
will open furrow thirty inches deep.
and move Mt the rate of mile an
laaI
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-25
A Disxraceful Exhibition,

The great State of Illinois is nppar-
emily in the hands of petty political
tricksters utterly without regard for
the dignity and fair repute of the
American commonwealth whose inter-
ests they are supposed to serve. The
fractional fights of the Republican or
ganization present the State in most
unfavorable light to the country at
large. Less "gavel rule" less selfish
striving for fractional advantage, n
more effective performance of sworn
duty are in order if Illinois Republic
cans hope to justify their dominance
in State affairs.-St. Louis Republic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-25
Secretary Shaw and the surplus.

Mr.. Shaw, as Secretary of the Treas
ury. knows what an abnormal national
surplus means He knows that it is
dangerous. Although it may represent
Il high state of prosperity it involves
possibilities that cannot be contem-
plated without an effort to avert them.
II Il great surplus in tile national
treasury, which is capable of admins,
trativs manipulation, creates a dan
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-02-25
Farm Notes.

Farm Notes.
The intensive farmer keeps his soil
busy nil the time and the extensive
farmer grows single crop and let's
his soil rest the remainder of the time.
There is such thing rs letting land
exhaust itself in the growth of weeds.
All kinds of stock are subject to loss
of appetite when the food does not
consist of n variety. A mess OF cooked
turnips may improve an animal more
than medicine. Always resort to a
change of food when the animals seem
to lose appetite.
1t Is stated that IL turnips are fed
after instead of before milking the
otlor is not impaired to the next milk
ing. A teaspoonful of saltpeter added
to Il pail Of lukewarm water us drink
for the COW is claimed as remedy
for the difficulty when turnips are fed.
A drain thai is stopped up is one that
is not only not s.erviceable, but mem
ace to health. When foul there is al
ways disagreeable stencil therefrom.
and, being always damp, substances
decompose quickly. Nothing is more
important than TO frequently. examine
the outlets of drain pipes and bitches
in order to have a free flow of water
in them.
When blowing or clearing fields for
spring operations a most important
matter is to clear out the fence cor
ners. This should be done. even IL it
entails an extra job after the blowing
is performed, us ii is such sources from
whence come most of the crops Of
weeds and seeds. which spread over
. the fields and cause endless labor
throughout the entire growing season.
New varieties are often sold because
they are novelties" rather than be-
cause they are better than the old,
tried and standard kinds. 1t is better
to use varieties of trees and vegetables
that are known to be the best for the
section where they have been tested
IN preference to using others until ex.
perience gives an opportunity to know
more of tile newer varieties. Novel.
| ties should be tested in limited way
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

From Boise, Idaho, paper we CLEAN
the following account of the first meet
ing of the Iowa-Idaho society in that
city, which was attended by several
former residents of this county, among
them ]. 7. Pence and S. S. Homer: cover
800 former residents of the Hawkeye
state enjoyed one of the most delightful
ey enings of the season at the first social
meeting of the Iowa-Idaho society at
the Natatorium last evening. The affair
as I'M Formal throughout, bit splendid
time was had by the visitors. President
]. r. Good presided over the evenings
program, giving the assembled visitors
a short address of welcome. The pro-
gram consisted of music, recitatiops,
readings and similar selections. At it's
conclusion supper was served. During
the evening j. 7. Pence and B. H. Nc
Grew took Census" of the former
Iowans present, the result showing
that the 300 at the Nat own in the
neighborhood of 10000 acres of farm
land in the county, while the total value
of all property owned by them, both
city and country, is about S1,OOO,OOO."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

FITS a FOR the annual meeting
of the Decatur County Farmers Insti-
tute is published in this issue, and in
connection we wish to call the atten-
tion of the farmers in the vicinity of
Leon to the Importance of their at
tending the institute. Although the
best of programs are provided with able
talent, the attendance heretofore has
been surprisingly small and unless there
is an increase this year the institute
next year will probably go to some
other town in the county. $40 in prem
iums will be awarded this session, and
we trust that all our farmers will
arrange to attend this session.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

There will be debate between Rev.
A. E. Hatch an advent and A. A. Snow
a free thinker, at Woodland four nights,
commencing Dec. I'd. The first two
nights Hatch will affirm that ''the
scriptures of the old and new testa-
ments can be reasonably believed by
the people of the present day. and the
second two nights Snow will affirm that
"Man appears on the earth by having
been evoluted by lower species and
that the higher order of animal and veg
etable life were evoluted from one or
more simple forms.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

THE REPORTER is compelled to issue a
ten page paper this week in order to
accommodate the hustling merchants who
desire to use it's advertising columns.
THE REPORTER is conceded to he the
best advertising medium in southern
Iowa, and has the largest circulation of
any local paper ever published in Deca-
tur county. An adv. in THE REPORTER
brings results and the progressive bus
mess men of Leon seem to know it
Judging from their patronage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

Otto Wheeler, Of Ottumwa, son of DIR.
w. G. Wheeler, of this city, has pur-
chased the opera house barber shop of
z. E. Henderson and took possession
Saturday morning. Mr.. Wheeler is a
first-class barber, having been proprie-
tor of large shop at Ottumwa and will
run three chair shop in this city
Mrs. Wheeler, who is an expert cigar
maker, arrived Monday and has ac-
cepted position in the Foxy Tom fac
tory in this city. We welcome them tc
Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26
Low Rates From KnoWlton, Iowa.
Via Chicago Great Western
Railway.
$685. to Billings, Mont

$685. to Billings, Mont.
s21.S5 to Livingston or Hindsdale,
Mont
S23.85 to Helena, or Butte, Mont.
$3.50 to Portland, Oregon, Seattle
and Tacoma, Wash.
$3.50 to Victoria or Vancouver, B. G
Tickets on sale up to November Both
inclusive. Superior service and I'M
equalled equipment. Full information
on application to any Chicago Great
Western Agent, or to j. P. Elmer, G. P.
A., Chicago, Ill.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26
az Ruvst' S
3yne 5wrs
Small Prices

Monday we opened up another case
fur scarfs and boas at $3.50, $500 and
$500. You'll have to see them to fully
appreciate them. Muffs to match nearly
all Of these. Garry boas up to $1,000 with
probably the largest assortment in the
county. Be glad to show you.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

Dan B. Bright, the we'll known thresh-
erman of Center township, suffered the
loss of his separator which was burned
at the farm Of Horace Brown last Friday
night. They finished threshing one
stack of millet Friday evening and left
the machine for the night in apparent
good shape, but during the night in
some way fire started and burned a
stack of millet and one of rye for Mr..
Brown, and the separator. The loss is a
heavy one for Mr.. Bright, although he
had some insurance on the machine, but
estimates his loss will be $500 above the
insurance. Mr.. Brown had no insurance
on his grain.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26
WiMter Goats
Choose Now

Pretty, stylish, medium priced coats
at 5000, $6.75, $3.50, $500, and $1,000
and you are rather sure to find your size
in any Of them, Durable handsome coats
for the children at $3.50, $500, 1915 and
$3.50. Infants wraps 500, up to $500
Come and see them
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

w. r. Cannon, of Eden township,
whose house was destroyed by fire last
week, tells us that an investigation
shows that the brick walls are practi-
cally uniniured, and as soon as the
weather will permit the work of re-
building the house will commence. He
had the house insured for $1,000 in the
Decatur County Farmers Mutual and it
is thought this will cover the cost of
rebuilding. Most of the contents of the
house down stairs were saved, the loss
being placed at $3.50 with insurance of
$500.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26
John Daily Gets off with Fine.

John Daily, the former Leon resident,
now constable in Des Moines, who was
convicted of extorting money from
women Of i'll repute at Des Moines under
threat of arresting them by virtue of
his authority as constable, was SEN
fenced by Judge Given at Des Moines
last Saturday to pay fine of 500.
Daily announces that he will not lie I'M
der the stigma Of defeat and has filed
notice of appeal to the supreme court.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

If you enjoy first-class acting, inter
spersed with sparkling comedy and
specialties, try night with North Bros.
comedians, who open at Van Werden's
opera house tonight for three nights
engagement. Popular prices, Is, 25 and
IS cents,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

Paul Regan, freight brakeman on
the @, was run over by the cars in the
Mt. Ayr yards Saturday afternoon about
4 clock, his right foot being cut off and
the right leg crushed it's entire length.
He was taken to the Commercial house
and given every attention, but died
three hours after the accident. Reagin
was % years old, unmarried, his home
being at Bloomfield, and he had been
working on the road less than two
weeks.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

The pupils of the Leon schools are en-
Joying vacation for the balance of this
week on account of today being Thanks
giving, so school was dismissed last
evening until next Monday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

North Bros. who open three nights
engagement at Van Werden's opera
house tonight are playing now at Os-
ceola, and in conversation with Mr.. r.
M. Lewis, of Osceola, he tells us they
are without question the best company
that has ever appeared in Osceola.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

Guy Todd, of Mt. Ayr, was quite SER
iously injured about the head last Fri
day at Bethany Junction. He was
asleep in the way car when sudden
jerk Of the train threw him from his seat
causing the injury. Ben Kuder, of Kel
lerton, was on the same train and sus
tanned a severe cut on the ear,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

The rural mail carriers will make a
strong effort to have their salaries in
creased at the coming term of congress.
They certainly deserve an increase, and
a big one. And after few years the
government will feel ashamed Of the low
salaries it is now paying to the men who
carry its rural mail.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26
Christmas Sits
WMY Not al Once

Too early? Not at all. Wouldn't we
all be wiser if we gotready for Christmas
ahead of time? Try it this Well
care for your packages and deliver them
for you promptly.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

North Bros. comedians with com
pany Of 25 people open three nights
engagement at Van Werden's opera
house tonight. The company is one of
the largest and best on the road and
Manager Van Werden was indeed lucky
to secure them for an engagement in
this city. They play at popular prices,
Is, 25 and 35 cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

E, L. Farley and family departed last
Thursday for New Virginia where they
have leased hotel and will take
charge of it at once. During their resi-
dence in this city Of two years Mr..
Farley and family made many friends
who are indeed sorry to see them leave
Leon,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

The ten-year-old daughter of W. H.
HallS residing west Of town, fell Thurs
day evening, breaking her right arm. DR..
Wright was called, skillfully reducing
the fracture. The little girl is getting
along as we'll as could be expected, and
will be about again in a few days.-La-
moni Chronicle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

The season of public sales is now on
and THE REPORTER makes 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 a 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, 1903-11-26
Best q 6versMoes
Are Not 800 Sood

Money saved here on your winter foot
wear. We can make it plain when you
come to look. All sizes and shapes of re-
liable warm foot wear and prices lower
than ever.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

A little care in the matter of inspect
ing chimneys and examining fues at
this time may save weary wait for the
insurance adjuster later on.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

Leon has never before had chance
to secure as large and fine repertoire
company as that of North Bros, who
open three nights engagement in this
city this evening at popular prices.
Come out and see them and we'll guar
antee you will be pleased.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26
License to Wed.

There is no one like the assessor to
make one forget the lessons that he
learned at mothers knee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

w. A. Brown, landlord of Hotel Leon,
made business trip to Fairfield satur-
day night going from that city to Cres-
ton, where he is figuring on lease Of
the Summit House. Mr.. Brown is a
very popular boniface and if he secures
the Summit House would make great
success of it, although his many friends
in this city would be sorry indeed to
see him leave Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

Mrs. L. P. Van Werden entertained a
few friends at cards Monday evening in
honor of Mrs. G. e. Whitlock, of Osceola
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

Rev. R. W. Taylor, of Pocahontas,
Iowa, occupied the pulpit at the Pres
byterian church in this city Sunday
morning and evening, the church con-
templating extendinga call to him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26
Advertised Letters.

Remaining uncalled for in the post
Office at Leon, Iowa, for the week end
ing November ID, 1903:
Miss Eva Wills, Mr.. Grant Grigsby,
Jane Miller, Miss Pearl Brown,
Cora Wood, Mr.. B. G. Perkins,
Charlie f. Brooks, Mr.. Mark Baily,
Bert Goldman.
When asking for the above letters
please say advertised"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

Pearl Craig, who has been employed
on the B. & M. as brakeman for a year,
stopped off in this city Tuesday and
visited few hours with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Craig, being on his
way to Charlton to take a run on the
Chariton-St. Joe branch
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

Sermons in the M. E. church next Sun.
day will be as follows. Preaching both
morning and evening by the pastor
Subject of evening sermon weighed
and Wanting" Epworth League and
Sunday School at usual hours.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

The second big horse sale held this
fall by the Leon Horse Co. was pulled off
at G. M. Axes barn last Saturday when
over 100 head of horses and mules went
through the ring. Considering the cons
dition of the horse market everything
sold we'll. D. A. McMains was the
auctioneer and he kept the crowd in a
good humor and secured lively bidding.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

Mrs. G. E. Gardner gave another of
her popular musical recitals by mem
bers of her class at her home Wednes-
day evening, at which the parents and
friends were permitted to witness the
progress being made by the pupils.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

Buy your protrait frames from Swear
engin. A new lot of very fine frames
just received. Call and see them. 51-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

am now ready to grind corn, corn
meal and chop feed, either for cash OF
toll at my poultry house on east side O
square.
14-tf j. L. METER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

In Villisca the romantic glamour that
surrounds youthful pranks on Hallow-
cen is evidently wearing off. The mag
istrates fined sixteen boys there for ex-
ercising what they consider as their
sacred rights on that night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

For SALE-Some choice young Buff
Plymouth Rock Cockerels at $1.O0 each.
o. E. HULL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

The Leon Produce Co., east side
square will carry at all times, meal and
feed of all kinds. Also poultry and
eggs. j. p. MARTIN.
Headquarters Thatcher Poultry Remedy
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

North Bros, comedians, who open at
Van Werdens opera house tonight, play
ed all last week at Knoxville, and the
Knoxville Journal says it is the best
company that was ever in that city, the
opera house being packed each evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

The series of revival meetings being
conducted at the Advent church by
Evangelist Yancey Wilson, of Tuscan,
Calf, are attracting large congega-
tions each evening and much interest is
being taken. Misses Grace Jaeger and
Lena Hopkins, of Mt. Ayr, are conduct
ing the singing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

By agreement of the county officials
all the offices in the court house will
hereafter close at 5 o'clock in the even
ing during the winter months.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

The appetite cannot be judged by the
size of the mouth.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

Miss Ida Brooks very pleasantly
entertained the members of the G. L. S.
Club at her home Tuesday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

l have number of good farms il
Northern Missouri to trade for lowe
land or merchandise.
20-tf In. McDoNoUGH, LEON, Ia.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

IN. McDonough yesterday traded his
residence in Leon to Geo. Bowman for a
farm in Oklahoma.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26
For Oklahoma real estate write or call
on G. B. Jordan, Enid. o. T.

Land for sale or exchange for mer-
chandise or good property. P. o. Box,
2Os, Watertown, So. Dakota. .14-3t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

II you want farm sold or want
farm loan at lowest rate of In
teTest and Best terms 90 to e. j.
Sankey. southeast corner Main
and Commercial streets, Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

Lon Smith the well known young man
of this city who received fall from the
new library building in Des Moines q
few weeks ago, is rapidly recovering
from his injuries. He came down to
Decatur City last Thursday and is
visiting relatives and friends in that
vicinity while he is recuperating.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

For SALE-One Coles Hot Blast
heater, one Round Oak heater.
f. c. MIIITJNNIy
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

For SALE choice thoroughbred
Poland-C China male pigs, eligible to reg
lister. The big bone, long kind that the
farmers like. Also some good young
brood sows. j. w. DELK,
loft Leon Iowa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

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, 1903-11-26

Barred Plymouth Rock chickens for
sale. Milo. MOOR
6-tfv J. II. HOFFHINEs
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

Rev. Sadie Gibbons arrived from Udel
yesterday, and is preaching at Crown
Chapel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

At Mt. Ayr Monday, the case of Mrs.
Lou Teale of Kellerton against H. s. Gull
pin, the Kellerton druggist for $1,000
damages for selling liquor to her husband
having been made out of court. Culpin
surrendered his permit to sell liquor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

Poultry wanted at Harry yogt's old
stand. Highest cash prices.
], STATZEL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

A twelve pound boy arrived at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. O. j. Clymer of
north Leon Monday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-11-26

For SALE span four-year-old
horses, matched black. W. d. SMITH.