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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-09

On the death of Mr.. Adams, who was
postmaster at Kellerton, the citizens and
rural route carriers got up a petition
with over $50 names, requesting the
appointment of Mrs. Adams to succeed
her husband. The recommendation was
ignored and through the political pull
of Col. Hepburn and Hartman and Mt.
Ayr bosses, VIM. Gustin was appointed,
which created stir. Mrs. Adams does
not have vote nor has she political
influence, but fifty republican voters of
Kellerton and Athens township signed
paper and sent it to the Col. informing
him they would not support him this fall.
They think he willfully ignored the
wishes of the people of Kellerton.-
Mt. Ayr Journal.
Rural mail carrier Frank Allen who
travels over route No. l running from
Leon says that the people who travel in
the vicinity of Mike Springer's farm
five miles northwest of Leon are GER
tainly ready to testify to the merits of
the good road drag as simple and
effective means of working the public
roads. Mr.. Springer has constructed
homemade drag and whenever the road
is in condition to drag he does not hest
| tate to take his team out and make a
couple of miles of good roads. Frank
says it is the best road that he travels
over his entire route, and if the farmers
would do half the work that Mr.. Spring
er does there would be no crying about
bad roads. We hope the farmers of this
county will become interested in this
simple manner of working the roads and
where it has once been tried the people
invariably keep it up.
| At the regular meeting of the town
council held last Friday evening the
regular grist of bills against the city
were allowed, and the monthly report
from city treasurer Gamnill, showing
the receipts and expenditures was
read and placed on file. The council
ordered that in reference to the fencing
of 10Th street by VIM. Gray, that if he
would sign an agreement agreeing to
open it whenever the town desired it he
would be allowed to keep the street
fenced until that time. In case he
refused to make such agreement the
street was ordered to be opened up at
once. In response to a petition from
property owners at the foot of Main
street asking permission to fence up
that part of the street south of the rail-
road tracks it ordered they be given
the privilege upon their signing an
agreement to open the street at any
time demanded by the town. The COM
mittee on streets and alleys were order
ed to make an investigation and report
at the next meeting of all streets and
alleys that are now fenced up in the
town. L. Van Werden appeared before
the council and made a showing as to
the license paid by opera halls in sur
rounding towns and the council agreed
to suspend the license on his opera hall
for year il he would erect substan-
tial double iron stairway on the north
side Of the opera hall and equip the
lstairway at the main entrance with
lhand ratings which he agreed to do.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-09

Millet seed for sale, So cents per
bushel. 41-tf H. G. LUTZ.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-09

Buy Dain Stackers and Rakes at
Bowsher & Biddison's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-09

For SALE-The 80 acre farm known as
the Robert Johnson farm miles east
and south of Leon. Price $4,000, good
terms. For particulars call on or write
to GEO. P. CAMPBELL, Executor,
Davis CITY. Iowa,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-09

W. J. Edwards, the popular teller at
the Exchange National Bank, is hobbling
around with a cane, suffering from an
abcess on his leg which refuses to heal
properly and is very painful.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-09

The board Of supervisors met in regu-
lar session Monday afternoon to trans
act the business of the June session.
Tuesday they drove out and inspected
the county farm and as usual found
everything in splendid shape. The
board at this meeting must make the
semi-annual settlement with Treasurer
Young and they will probably be in
session until some time next week.
At the closing meeting of the "13"
Club for the year held last Friday after
noon the following officers were elected
for next year:
President-Mrs. A. Brown.
Vice President Mrs. w. E. Myers.
Secretary-M Harry J. Vogt.
Treasurer--Mrs. w. W. Warner.
Historian-.Mrs. James w. Hurst.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-09

DIR. 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, 1904-06-09

4 For SALE will sell Is young calves
suitable to put with other cows, must
go soon, majority males. A. BIDDIsoN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-09

Children's Day will be observed at
the Presbyterian church next Sunday
morning at II o'clock with appropriate
exercises by the children. The offering
will be for the work of Sunday School
missions. Other services at the usual
hours.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-09
If you want good policy of accident
insurance can fix you out.
Z. j. WARMER.

If you want some bred Poland China
sows, have four OF five good ones for
sale. r. A. SIGLHR.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-09

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, 1904-06-09

We want to buy your cane and millet
seed. BOwsHRR & BIDDIsoN.
For SALE-Double set Of work harness
and one lumber wagon. Call on W. ID.
Smith at the Bee Hive store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-09

For Oklahoma realty write or call Of
C. B. Jordan Enid, o. 7. formerly on
Leon. Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-09

For SALE-Good two-year-old Short
Horn bull. 41-tf w. Fl. FILICAL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-09

r. E. Fisher. who resides on the Oncy
farm just south of Leon, was last week
granted an original pension of So per
month, for disabilities incurred while
serving in the Spanish war.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-09

Ii you want farm sold or want
a farm loan at lowest rate of In
terest and best terms 60 to e. J.
Sankey, southeast corner Main
and Commercial streets, Leon, la.
For SALE Three yearling Short-Horn
bulls. One Scotch top Amelia, one
Scotch top Young Mary, one Scotch top
Rose Mary. They are in fine condition
with heavy bone and fine forms.
29-tf P. CRUIKSHANK.
For SALE--1 Blees buggy, purchased
last fall, 1 five foot Mccormick mower,
good as new, heavy work team,
wagon, sets work harness, set single
buggy harness, 1 set double buggy
harness. 38tf w. w. WOOD.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-09

A few choice bred Poland China sows
for sale. r. A. SIGLER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-09

For SALE-A good second hand 60
gallon coal oil tank cheap. Inquire of
w. d. Smith at the Bee Hive Store
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-09

c. G. Dye, one of the popular farmers
of Woodland township, who had earned
the reputation of being a confirmed
bachelor, surprised his friends yester-
day morning by returning from trip
to Ohio accompanied by bride. He
was married to Miss Della Democ, at
Columbus, Ohio June 1st. Many friends
in this community extend hearty con-
CALCULATIONS.
Mrs. Margaret Waight, who formerly
attended school in Newton while resid-
ing with the family of the present
editor of the Herald and who as
Margaret Young was we'll known among
the students of that time, arrived in
Newton from her home in Peoria, Ills,
last week to visit for time with her
sisters, Mrs. Chas. Dupree Smith and
Mrs. G. f. Rinehart.--Newton Herald.
The Decatur County Medical Society
held their spring meeting at the parlors
Hotel Leon in this city last Thurs
day and Friday, the attendance being
limited on account of a number of the
doctors being unable to leave their
patients. The physicians in attendance
from outside of the city were DR.. Doc
little, Garden Grove, DR.. Mitchell, of
Weldon, DR.. Greer, Lamont, and DR..
Eiker, of Decatur City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-06-09

Try Charter Oak wagons. At Bowsher
& Biddison's.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14
Free to twenty-five Ladies.

The Defiance Starch Co. will give
25 ladies a round trip ticket to the
st. Louis Exposition, to five ladies
in each of the following states: Hill
nois, Iowa, Nebraska. Kansas and
Missouri who will send in the largest
number of trade marks cut from a ten
cent, 16-ounce package of Defiance
cold water laundry starch. This
means from your own home, any.
where in the above named states
These trade marks must be mailed tic
and received by the Defiance Starch
Co., Omaha, Nebr., before September
LIST, 1904. October and November will
be the best months to visit the Ex-
position. Remember that Defiance is
the only starch put up 16 OF. "a full
pound) to the package. You get one
third more starch for the same money
than of any other kind, and Defiance
never sticks to the iron The tickets
to the Exposition will be sent by regis.
tered mail September 5th. Starch Tor
sale by all dealers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14
WeaseIs Killing Hens.

The only plan 1 think is to try and
catch the weasels which are killing
your hens in a trail-trap. These ami
mails are extremely difficult to catch
in an ordinary baited trap, because
they always kill their food and suck
the blood. If the animals have got
into the way of frequenting your poul
try yard, they probably have some fav-
orite run which you can find Set yom
trap in this, first putting on a pair OF
gloves which have not been much
used while handling the trap, so as to
leave no odor of the hands. Put the
trap in the run and cover it over with
two boards nailed together so as to
make a covered way which will pre-
vent chickens or dogs getting caught.
The reason that gloves or some other
covering to the hands is necessary is
the great powers for detecting the
odor of the human hand possessed by
these animals The proverb that you
cannot catch a weasel asleep refers tc
The dimculty of catching them--J. =
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14

Cement, concrete would be yer,
suitable for the walls of such a stable
as desired. 1t would require so bar
rels of Portland cement for the walls
if small stones are used as filters.
One part of Portland cement tt
seven parts of clean gravel, in size
from a grain of wheat to a hens egg
should be thoroughly mixed dry, ant
then mixed with water until it re
sembles moist earth. By taking it VI
in the hand it should pack, but no.
leave any moisture on the hand.
The foundation trench should be be
low frost and 20 inches wide. Fill il
with concrete two or three inches
deep, and then put in all the stone thai
can be got in one layer deep, ant
ram the concrete around them till the
trench is filed. The footing should
extend four inches on each side of the
wall.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14
A Bows Story.

Cross Roads, Warren Co., Tenn,
May 2nd.-Orbra Young, the eleven
year-old son of Mr.. Lester Young, of
this place, has never been a strong
boy for almost from his birth he has
suffered more or less with a distress
ing Kidney Complaint. Recently, how
ever, he has appeared to be growing
stronger and better till, indeed, to-day
he is a splendid looking hearty lad.
He is a bright and very intelligent
boy and speaks of his former illness
in this way:
81 have been bothered with Kidney
Trouble nearly all my life. l was
gradually growing worse, and at last
it got SO bad that 1 had to get up
three or four times every night. 1
commenced to use a medicine called
Dodd's Kidney Pills and in a short
time 1 was better. Now 1 can sleep
all night without getting up and I
feel we'll all the time. Dodd's Kidney
Pills are a good remedy, and l can't
help but speak a good word for them"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14
ONE DOLLAR WHEAT.
Western Canada's Wheat Fields Pro
duce lt-Magnificen Yieids-Free
Grants of Land to Settlers.

Western canada's Wheat Fields Pro
duce lt-Magnificent Yieids-Free
Grants of Land to Settlers.
The returns of the Interior Depart
ment show that the movement OF
American farmers northward to Can
ada is each month affecting larger
areas of the United States. Time was,
says the Winnipeg Free Press, when
the Dakotas, Minnesota and Iowa FUR
uished the Dominion with the main
bulk of it's American contingent. Last
year, however, forty-four states and
districts were represented in the Of
fetal statement as to the former resi-
dence of Americans who had home
steaded in Canada. The Dakotas stlll
head the list, with 4,006 entries, Min
nesota being a close second with 1887,
but with the exception of Alabama
and Mississippi and Delaware every
state in the Union supplied settlers
who, in order to secure farms in the
fertile prairie country of Canada. be-
came citizens of and took the oath of
allegiance to, the Dominion. Last
wear no less than II, S41 Americans
entered for homestead lands in Can
ada.
From the Gulf to the Boundary,
and from ocean to ocean, the trek to
the Dominion goes on. Not only the
wheatgrowers of the central Missis-
sippi valley, but the ranchers of Texas
and New Mexico, and the cultivatOrs
of the comparatively virgin soil of
Oklahoma, are pouring towards the
productive vacant lands of the Cana
dian Northwest 1t is no tentative,
half-hearted departure for an alien
country that is manifested in this
exodus; it has become almost a rush
to secure possession of land which it
is feared by those imperfectly &C
quainted with the vast area of Can
ada's vacant lands, may all be acQuir-
ed before they arrive. There is no
element of speculation or experiment
in the migration. The settlers have
full information respecting the soil,
wealth, the farming methods, the
laws, taxation and system of govern
ment of the country to which they
are moving, and they realize that the
opportunities offered in Canada are in
every respect better and greater than
those they have enjoyed in the land
they are leaving.
Canada can well afford to welcome
cordially every american farmer COM
ing to the Dominion. There is no
question but that these immigrants
make the most desirable settlers OBJ
tainable for the development of the
prairie portion or the Dominion. Full
information can be had from any au-
thorized Canadian government agent
whose address will be found else
where in this paper.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14
SOAKED IN COFFEE.
Until Too Stiff to Bend over.


when / drank coffee I often had
sick headaches, nervousness and bill
iousness much of the time but about
2 years ago I went to visit a friend
and got in the habit of drinking Pos
tum.
ct have never touched coffee since
and the result has been that l have
been entirely cured of all my stomach
and nervous trouble.
MY mother was just the same way,
we all drink Postum now and have
never had any other coffee in the
house for two years and we are all
well.
"a neighbor of mine great coffee
drinker, was troubled with pains in
her side for years and was an invalid.
She was not able to do her work and
could not even mend clothes or do
anything at all where she would have
to bend toward If she tried to do
little hard work she would get such
pains that she would have to lie down
for the rest of the day.
81 persuaded her at last to stop
drinking coffee and try Postum Food
Coffee and she did SO and she has
used Postum ever since; the result
has been that she can now do her
work. can sit for a whole day and
mend and can sew on the machine and
she never feels the least bit of pain in
her side, in fact she has got well and
it shows coffee was the cause of the
whole trouble.
Il could also tell you about several
other neighbors who have been cured
by quitting coffee and using Postum
in its place" Name given by Postum
Co, Battle Creek, Mich
Look in each pkg. for the famous
little book. The Road to Wellvilla."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14

II you cannot SOW vetch until Sept.
1, do not think it would be as use
full a cover plant as rye. 1t would
terminate, but the growth possibly
during the limited period between
that time and cold weather would be
comparatively slight. 1t would, under
ordinary circumstances, continue its
growth promptly in spring, but still
1 question whether it would be as de-
sirable to use it. If, however, you
could COW the vetch as early as the
first of August, you would have
cover crop worth while; and in this
cover you would secure much more
valuable fertilizing material than in
the rye. The rye will add humus.
but as a MISREPRESENTATION, it is no.
to be rated with vetch. Vetch hay
is rather hard to handle. Like clover
it cures slowly, and is almost impos-
sible to cure when the weather con.
ditions are unfavorable. I would sug
gest that you try a small patch next
year as an experiment. This will be
the best way to answer the question
m your own ground.-J. G.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14
To Improve Coffee Culture.

The experts of the Agricultural de-
partment have theory that the de-
generation of the modern coffee cul-
ture has been based upon seed origf-
nally imported from Arabia, and that
by getting back to the wild coffee
plant, the habitat of which is the
Province of Kaffa, West Africa, a
new variety may be created, the value
of which will be incalculable. A sup
ply of haffa coffee is to be secured
through King Menelik.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14
X. c. S. Almanac for 1904

The Kansas City Southern Railway
Company's Annual Almanac is now
ready for distribution. 1t contains ,ne
usual monthly calendars, many useful
household hints and Information con-
corning the country in Missouri, Ar
kansas, the Indian Territory. Texas
and Louisiana. Write for a copy to
S. G. Warner, General Passenger and
Ticket Agent, K. C. s Ry., Kansas
City, Mo-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14
Mistake Of the Irish Mate.

1t was a quiet evening not long ago
in the harbor of Norfolk. Va, when
the Irish mate c. vessel leaned over
the rail and watched the steamer Hell
vetia come slowly in. The mate
thought it was another ship Ia which
an acquaintance sailed. "Ahoy, there %
he called, what ship is that?'' THE
He1vetia, was the response. ITO
hell with yourself" yelled back the
mate. and the incident was closed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14
Paper Hose and Gloves.

Paper gloves and stockings are now
being manufactured IN Europe The
stockings have been carefully exam
ined by experts, who praise them loud
~. These stockings will last almost
as long ms the ordinary stockings.
The paper of which they are made is,
during tho process Of manufacture.
rendered into substance closely re-
sembiing wool, and is then woven and
treated as ordinary wool.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14
MAKING Wood Pulp.

In the manufacture of wood pulp
logs of fir are placed in a strong cham
Der and there subjected to the action
of superheated steam until the water
in every cell is converted into explo-
sive gas. The chamber is then open
ed and the log explodes, converting
itself instantly into wood powder.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14
Hiohly Probable.

good story is told of University
of Pennsylvania freshman, who was
asked early in the beginning OF the
term by one OF the professors wheth-
er he had proven certain PROPOSE
ton in Euclid. well, SIR he replied,
proved is a strong word. But 1 will
say 1 have rendered it highly prob
able"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14
MOSQUITOES at Sea.

Mosquitoes do not thrive on steam
ships, and are seldom seen in them
after day or two from harbor. On
sailing vessels leaving tropical ports
they often live for weeks or even
months, the stagnant rain water in
boats, buckets and elsewhere furnish
ing good breeding places for them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14
HoW'S This :?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
Ease of CataTrh that be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned have known F. j. Cheney
Tor the last Is and believe him perfectly
orable in all business transactions and financially
able to carry out obligations made by his firm
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials free. Price IS cents per
bottle Sold by all Druggists.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14
First Flying Machine.

In the eleventh century the English
monk, Oliver of Malmesbury, a Ben
edictine, invented a flying machine in
which he had such confidence that he
jumped OF a high tower with it and
broke both his legs, four ribs and one
arm He died-the first martyr of
aerial navigation,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14
Where Fossils Are Found.

The mari beds of New Jersey, tho
chalk beds of New England and the
limestone of Eureka Springs are
among the formations of the creta-
ceous period. These formations con-
tain the fossils of the great reptiles
and of the birds that succeeded them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14
Penny Savings System.

The school children of Columbus.
o., are $24,225.25 richer now than
two years ago, when the penny saw
ings system was started by the board
of education. The average accumu-
lation of the depositors is 81.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14
Masks Carry Disease.

The New York Medical Journal
notes the discovery that the lending
of masks by costumers is a probable
source of disease transmission Vic
lent tubercle bacilli were found in
eight out of forty-two masks exam
ined.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children.
Successfully used by Mother Gray. nurse
in the Children's Home in New York, cure
Constipation. Feverishness. Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over 80 COG
testimonials. At all druggists. Csc. Sample
FREE. Address A. S. Olmsted. lie Roy. Wy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14
Building Concrete Horse Stable.

Westerner-Wouldc concrete be suit
able for building a horse stable 81
feet by 25 feet, and IL feet high? How
thick should the walls be? How shouli
the foundation be laid and what guam
tity of Portland cement would be re
quired?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14
Rule Is Reversed

In all the lower orders Of life it is
the male who develops special adorn-
ments. such as gay feathers and gaudy
hues, to attract the female. The re-
versal of the process among humans
seems to indicate that woman has got
into q false position somehow.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14
Corn Culture in Australia.

The corn-producting states of Aus
tralia are New South Wales and
Queensland-New South Wales hav-
ing 1918 acres, producing 1874 ,993
bushels, or 22.9 bushels an acre, and
Queensland 1858 acres, producing
2,569,11S bushels, or % bushels an
acre.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14
Happv West Indian eabIe.,

The West Indian negroes allow their
babies to romp about in the open air
all day long, almost, if not entirely
limbs as much as they like, and it
doesn't matter how dirty they get.
Consequently they are the happiest
babies in the world.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-14
Seat of the Trouble

A little Maine girl came to her moth
or one morning and said, Mama,
don't feel very we'll We'll, that's
too bad" said mama, where do you
feel the worst?" In school," was the
prompt reply"