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The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-03

flounces as are needed, and very smart
effects are obtained by having them in
delicate tints.
Corsets for the sylph-like woman are
also very short on the hips, or they
may be next to nothing at the back
below the waist, or be in the form of
a mere girdle, as lightly boned as pos
sible Stouter figures wear their boned
armor, which is still of the straight
front description, in a way to create
a slim effect. 1t is put over both draw
ers and chemise or short skirt, the
knitted silk vest protecting the body,
and the thinnest null corset body, end
ing above the waist. covering the cor
set. Again, the petticoat is sometimes
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-03

The best lingerie now being shown
and made ready for the usual annual
"white sales" is all of the orchid and
butterfly description. Everywhere the
thinnest wash materials are employed.
with skirts fiouncing enormously at
the bottom. night dresses appearing
with flowing sleeves and low necks,
and drawers more like frilled skirts
than anything else.
SO, comparing these elegant under
garments with the clumsy flame!
nightgowns and long-cloth chemises
of our mothers, the wonder is how
Beauty could feel itself insensible in
those days. For the fragile stuffs now
used. the delicate stitchery, cobweb
laces and embroideries. even if out of
sight, contribute toward the compia-
cency that woman must have to APP
pear we'll dressed. AS that stiCkler
for details, Nine. Sarah Bernhard,
herself, said; How can any elegante
convince her audience if she is really
not one down to her corset-string
Beginning with materials alone,
fine cottons. linens and mulls are in
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-03

flounce, which is Of quite fine lawn
they feel that heaven has indeed
tempered the wind to the shorn lamb
and buy these things on the spot.
Delightful details, which may be in
cluded in the list of lingerie, are the
knitted kimona sacques of woods in
delicate colors that smart women are
wearing over their thin night dresses
while walking about their rooms. Bor-
der frills of soft silk in matching hues
edge these; and for those who possess
the Accomplishment of knitting books
on this art give accurate descriptions
of these charming and new garments.
If bought ready made they are wofully
dear-$25 at least.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-03

bines simplicity of line with a multi
tude OF fluffy ruffies. The front is dou-
ble-breasted, and wraps well over to
the left side. 1t is bound with white
SILK frogs. The front hangs free from
the figure, though the back fits in
closely. The neck is finished by wide
double frills of white sulk muslin, edg-
ed with narrow sky-blue ribbon. Mar
rover frills finish the silk undersleeves.
The heavy outside sleeves are a cross
between kimona and a monks sleeve.
They have a turn-back cuff of the
white MORE, and the bottom points
are gathered into heavy white silk
tassels.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-03

Where once a few samples went to
grace a museum or two, we now find
purchasers in many women OF
wealth.
The Japanese kimona still remains
the most popular of all the garments.
The V-necks give just enough glimpse
of the throat to soften the facial
lines, while the sweeping sleeves both
set off a rounded arm and atone for
the deficiencies of a thin one. Then,
again, the kimona is an easy article
for home manufacture, and mex
pensive cotton crepes successfully inn
itate imported models.
The imported embroidered kimonas
are full of suggestion to the girl who
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-03

buttoned on at the bottom of the cor
set, which is held even more taut by
the garter bands. which run from the
fronts to the stocking top.
To conclude the requirements of the
genuine elegante, unless she is of
very willowy build, any undervest that
is not short of sleeve and low of neck
is forbidden her.
All" Dame Fashion will say, your
chest is delicate! Then go, my dear,
and nurse your maladies at the Chin
ney corner, for the fashionable battle,
like every other, is for the strong.
However the longest lane has a
turning somewhere. So the woman
who must protect her health while
eschewing clumsiness finds that woven
underwear of fine wool and silk is less
conducive to bulk than the lace and
ribbon trimmed sorts. Some of this
may even be charming, as a scrutiny
of some stylish examples will prove,
delicate colors and silk wash braids
taking off the curse of the knitted
look.
Some of these silk and wool gar
ments come in sets of two pieces, a
combination of shirt and drawers and
a corset cover and short skirt COM
bined. These sink into the figure as
do all knitted garments, and, as they
are of an indescribable fineness, the
soft wash silks, which sometimes frill
the skirts, add nothing to bulk.
So much for those women who re-
ally kneel at the shrine of fashion.
The rest, who are only half devotees-
confessing only occasionally, as it
were-find in outing night gowns and
legitimate flannels a solace for the in
digence which puts them outside the
pale of ultra-fashionable things. And
when they come upon really sweet
nainsook night gowns for S1.25, and
dainty little chemises for So cents, and
stunningly effective long-cloth pet
ticoats for SO cents-these with wide
embroidery on the outer
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-03
LINGERIE MORE FILMY
THAN EVER BEFORE

WASH MATERIALS EMPLOYED EVERY
WHERE-sKIRTS FLOUNCE ENORMOUSLY AT THE BOTTOM
NIGHT DRESSES APPEAR FLOWING SLEEVES AND LOW
NECKS, AND THIS Is ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ARE MORE
FRILLED SKIRTS ANYTHING ELSE.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-03
THE FIRST EXCLUSIVE
FAD OF THE NEW YEAR

WOMAN LACEs
PEOPLE OF MALTA FOR EVERYTHING FROM
FASHIONABLE
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

The damage done to trees and shrubs
during the recent storm will necessitate
considerable trimming. Nurseryman L..
o. Bradley tells us that if this trimming
is done between the fifteenth and
twenty fifth of February the trees will
heal over nicely and not leave the
black stump or base of the limb to be an
eyesore to the owner. The limbs, he
says, should be trimmed close up to the
body of the tree in all cases. Mr.. Brad
ley has had wide experience in the
nursery business and has a thorough
knowledge of trees and their needs.
Those having damaged trees will do we'll
to follow his advice Lamont Chronicle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

The Steelsmith Big Repertoire, who
come to Van Werden's opera house the
week of February s, come direct from
the big city circuit and have one of the
strongest companies that play week
stands. They carry special scenery for
all their pieces, electrical and mechani-
cal effects, giving complete production
of every piece they play. They were
pronounced by the Leon theatre goers
one of the best companies that played
here last season. The opening play, "a
Man of Mystery" a very pleasing sensa-
tional comedy drama in four acts. Mr..
Steelsmith without doubt carries the
best speciality people that can be
gotten. He has spared no time or
money to make his company one of the
best. One feature of this company the
performances are continuous the prices
are another feature. 10, IS and 35
cents. Don't forget the date, Monday,
Feb. 8.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04
Citizens MEETING.

The business men and citizens gen.
orally of Leon are requested to meet at
the court house in Leon, on Thursday
evening, Feb II, 1904, at 1870 O'clock for
the purpose of talking over municipal
affairs looking to the nomination of a
citizens ticket for the coming city
election. Let every person interested
in having the city affairs conducted on
business principles lend their encour-
agement by attending this meeting.
COMMITTEE
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

E. S. Lingo has commenced an action
in the district court against James A.
Milligan for $500 damages for failure to
perform contract entered into with
plaintiff to buy plaintiffs stock of gen
eral merchandise at Garden Grove for
which he was to trade farm in Bloom
ington township, the contract having a
forfeit clause of $500 on each party. G.
w. Hoffman and +. FL. Miller attorneys
for plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

The electric lights were turned on in
the business section of the town Satur-
day night for the first time since the
heavy sleet fell, and the business men
We're truly grateful. 1t will be some
days yet before the service for residence
lights can be resumed as the wires are
down in all parts of the town.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

For SALE--The 80 acre farm known as
the Robert johnson farm miles east
and south of Leon. Price $1,000, good
terms. For particulars call on or write
to GEO. p. CAMPBELL, Executor,
Davis City, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

The voting contest for the china set
of dishes given away by Harry J. Vogt
& Co., to the most popular high school
girl in Leon closed Monday night, and
was won by Miss Amy Beneiel, who re-
ceiyed 9901O votes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

New carpets this spring? Will be
glad to have you see our carpet styles
whether you come to buy or not.
HURST Bros.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

The little two and half year old son
of Jap Cesler, who lives just south of
Leon got hold of a bottle containing tine
ture of iodine last Saturday evening, and
swalled small quantity of the deadly
poison. DR.. Bowman was quickly sum
moned and administered an antidote and
the little fellow was soon out of danger.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

A surplus of mems and boys caps,
ordinary, common, every day caps at
half price and less. Second floor.
HURST BROS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

Good music and specialties with the
Steelsmith Co., who are at the opera
house all next week. Get reserved
seats early.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

A few No. male Poland-China pigs
ready for service and eligible to record
for sale cheap.
w TT u.,,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

Sumpindoin, K. P. hall Tuesday even
ing, Feb. 0. Public library benefit
Admission 25c. Music, dancing and
refreshments.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

W. G. Harrell, a former operator at the
Q depot in this city has been appointed
station agent at Mt. Ayr. Willard has
many friends in this city who are
pleased to see him get this we'll merited
promotion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

We have a complete copy of the tax
books for Richland, Long Creek, Grand
River and Decatur township, and can
pay your taxes for you.
STATE SAVING BANK,
S0-it Grand River, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

G.. N. Udell recently suffered fourth
stroke of paralysis and is practically
helpless. Mr.. and Mrs. Udell have rooms
and board with Mrs. Kirkpatrick in the
old Larry Morgan property corner of
East Van Buren, and North Fifteenth
street=C Citizen
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

Now don't get impatient if the ladies
haven't called on you. They will be
around to sell you tickets for the IL
brary benefit. If they don't you must
not feel sighted but come up any way
Everybody is expected. Admission only
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

s. A. Gates sustained heavy tinan-
cial loss Sunday night when his import
ed Spanish Jack died after an illness of
a few days. The animal was valued at
81 900 and Mr.. Gates had no insurance
on him. 1t was the only imported Span
ish Jack in Decatur county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

l have a number of good farms in
Northern Missouri to trade for Iowa
and or merchandise.
20-tf |. N. McDoNoUGH, LEON, IA.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

it is reported from Clarinda that
Grant Kyner, the well known farmer
who was sent to the insane asylum from
Leroy last fall is very much improved
and hopes are entertained that he will
be able to return home about March 1st.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

We are in receipt of letter from Mrs.
Mildred Nicholson renewing her sub
scription to THE REPORTER. The Mick
elson family are spending the winter at
San Diego, California, the land Of
flowers, and Mrs. Nicholson writes that
it is hard for her to realize what cold
weather we are having in Iowa when
she looks out in the yard and sees the
flowers in bloom and oranges and fruit
hanging ripe on the trees, the weather
being warm and dry. San Diego is a
delightful resort, the climate being
about the same the year around and a
great many tourists spent their winters
there. 1t is only a few miles from the
city to the Mexican line.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

P. A. Silsbee, who was the candidate
for county treasurer on the republican
ticket last fall has purchased half in
terest in the Leader store at Lamont,
the firm name being Graham, silsbee 6,
Co
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

j. W. Ulm received message last
Thursday with the sad news that his
father had died at his home at Fairfield
that morning. Mr.. Ulm left on the
afternoon train to attend the funeral
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04
Congressman Hepburn has nominate

Congressman Hepburn has nominated
two young men from the Eighth district
for appointment as cadets at West
Point and Annapolis, the lucky young
fellows being Mirick Beall, of Shannon
City, and John Thornton, of Sidney, the
latter being the West Point cadet.
They are to take their examinations in
June and should they fail to pass some
one else will be appointed to the va
cancy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04
Overshoes, all good and some better
at Hurst's.

II you want a farm sold or want
farm loan at lowest rate of In
terest and best terms 90 to e. J.
Sankey. southeast corner Main
and Commercial streets, Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

The Woodmansee farm containing 100
acres, miles west of Decatur City, at
bargain for the right man. Inquire Of
p. w. Townsend, at Decatur City, for
terms. 24-tf w. D. MOORE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

r. E. Blades, Of Van Vert, was last
week granted an original pension Of So
per month.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

Get your reserved seats at Van Wer-
denis for the Steelsmith Co. all next
week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

Remember our public library is short
Ct funds, and you will want to read
some new books soon, that's the object
of the grand benefit Tuesday evening,
Feb. 8, at K p, Hall.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

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, 1904-02-04

desire to return my heartfelt thanks
to the many kind friends who assisted
me by their votes in winning the beau
tiful china set Of dishes given by Harry
j. Vogt & Co. AMY BENEFITED.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

Two of those big Yorkshire hogs
which A. W. Davis,of near Pleasanton, is
breeding where shipped from the depot
here Saturday to G. M. Russell, at
Garden Grove. The hogs attracted
considerable attention on account of
their size, being almost as large as a
yearling steer, and weighing over 5000
pounds each.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

Miss Louisa Vandall residing in Eden
township, slipped and fell on the ice
last Thursday and sustained fractured
arm, which was reduced by DR.. F. A.
Bowman
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

Tuesday was ground hog day, and his
hogship had no trouble in seeing his
shadow if he ventured out in this neck
of the woods. We hope the severe cold
weather however scared him out of COM
ing out of his hole, and certainly we do
not care for six weeks more of such
weather as we have been having recent
~.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

Rev. and Mrs. H. Fl. Hubbel, of Leon
visited Monday and Tuesday with her
sister, Mrs. w. A. Simpson. Rev. Hub
bel, who is pastor of the Christian
church at Leon, has been holding meet
ings at Grant City, and he and his wife
stopped at Mt. Ayr on their return
home. mt. Ayr News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

u Roy Beavers who has been employed
as salesman at Graham, Darrah & Han
sells store for several months, has re-
signed his position and left Thursday
for his home at Oak Neb.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

For SALE-Some choice thoroughbred
Poland-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,
lO-tf Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

There were two old soldiers before
the pension board in this city yester-
day for examination, John d. Keagle, of
Lamont, who was member of Co. B.
10TH Ill. Inf, and A. O. Kennel, of Van
Vert, who served in Co. G, 9Th Ohio Inf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

An information of insanity against
Mrs. J. E. McLarcn, of Davis City, was
filed before the insane commissioners
yesterday, who decided she was a fit
subject for treatment at Clarinda, to
which place she was taken on the after
noon train by Sheriff Wallace.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

The Steelsmith Co., which is billed for
Van Werden's opera house all next week
are no strangers to theatre goers. They
appeared in this city year ago and
were one of the best companies that
have ever appeared in this city. Inter
est is added to their appearance for the
reason that Frank jerks is travelling
with the company as advance agent and
Mrs. jerks accompanies them as mus
ical director. Leon people should honor
them with argeattendance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

Reserve your seats early for the
Steelsmith Co. at Van Werden's opera
house all next week. They have as
good company as ever appeared ii
Leon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

The G. W. B. NJ. auxiliary of the
Christian church will meet with Mrs.
DR.. Woodmansee on Wednesday, Feb. 10,
at 2:3O O'clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

VIM. G. Whitney, the well known
democrat, died at his home in New York
City on Tuesday at the age Of 81 years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

L. Q. G. Pryor on Tuesday purchased
the bowling alley from Morris Beneliel
and has taken possession.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

l 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, 1904-02-04

While coasting on the hill leading to
the q depot Saturday evening Robbie
Axes, son of G. NJ. Axes, met with a
painful accident. He was coasting on
bob when he lost control of it and
dashed into a wire fence, striking
a fence post. The little fellow received
bad cut and bruise on his head and al
so sprained his back, but bore his pain
in plucky manner for one SO young,
and will beall right in a few days. The
youngsters have been having great
| sport since the sleet storm, which is
attended with considerable danger, but
boys will be boys.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

DR.. Morris, the dentist, has offices
in the Biggs block opposite DIR. Fox
worthy's office. Give him call.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04
Subscribe for The Reporter.
Reliable footwear at Hurst's.

SELF shoes supply just received
at Hurst's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

Will King cut his foot quite seriously
Iast Thursday with an AK, cutting a
cash about 4 inches long and to the
bone which necessitates him walking on
crutches for some time. Garden Grove
EXPRESS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

When we read in neighboring towns
that it will be two to three months be-
fore telephone service can be rendered
again, we should be thankful for the
service furnished by the Leon Tele-
phone Exchange, for it has been prac-
tically uninterrupted, the service never
having been broken with the majority
OF the phones, especially in the business
district. Manager Ellinwood did not
let any ice grow under his feet but
went right to work the next morning
after the big storm, and before night
had over 70 phones working and has
kept at the work until the service is
practically complete in the city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

Harry shumway the popular and effic-
lent pharmacist at VanWerden's drug
store for the past fourteen years has
purchased the drug store at Beacons-
field owned by T..B. Jones, and left Mon
day to invoice the stock and take
possession. 1t is with sincere regret
that people of Leon see Mr.. Subway
and his estimable family leave this city
where they have resided for so many
years and endeared themselves to a
large circle Of friends. Mr.. Subway
is one of the most expert pharmacists
and chemists in the state, and the good
people of Beaconsfeld are fortunate in
having them locate in that thriving
little city. MIR. Shumways family will
remain in Leon until March list as they
cannot secure suitable residence il
| Beaconsfeld until that date.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

The Eighth district convention of the
Rathbone Sisters which was to have
been held in this city this week, was in
definitely postponed on account of the
severe weather and the failure to have
lights in the hall.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

G. E. Eaton who resides west of De-
catur City, received message last
Thursday with the sad news that his
son, G. II. Eaton, Of Alliance, Neb.. had
been killed in a wreck at Broken Bow.
The deceased was raised in Decatur
county, and was employed on the Bur-
lington road as fireman. The accident
was rear end collision of two extra
freights, and the engineer, brakeman
and one passenger was also killed in the
wreck. The deceased leaves wife and
one small child. The funeral was held
at his home iii Alliance on Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

THE REPORTER office has an opening
for young lady who wants to learn to
set type. Apply at the Office in person
at once
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

Sunday evening the members of the
Christian church choir and their famil-
les loaded themselves into bobsleds and
went out to the home of Will Gardner
where pleasant evening of song SER
vice was held. The visitors had taken
oysters and other good things with
them, and had a piping hot supper be-
fore they returned
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

E. Housh shipped car of stock hogs
to Tarkio, Mo-, last Thursday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

The Loyal Temperance Legion will
meet at the M. q. church this, Thursday
afternoon, at 4 O'clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

The Young Ladies Auxiliary will
meet with Mrs. Belle Harvey on Friday
evening, Feb. II, at I o'clock. A full at
tendance is desired as important bust
ness is to be transacted.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-02-04

Rev. W. A. Montgomery, who has ac-
cepted a call from the Presbyterian con-
gregation in this city, is expected to
arrive with his family from Oswego, Ill.,,
today. He will occupy the pulpit at
the church next Sunday morning and
evening. At the close of the morning
service there will be congregational
meeting held at which every member is
tod 10 l,o