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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-21
An Old Story on This Side.

Dealers who have been asked to take
back machines after farmers have used
them season, and implement canvass
ers who have wed with each other in
attempting to secure orders will be
interested in the following story which
comes from England. An English farmer
according to the Ironmonger. purchased
from the London branch of an American,
harvesting machine company binder
and hay rake, which, after using dur
ing the entire season, he declined to
pay for, and, when sued, set up the de-
Tense that the implements did not work
satisfactorily. 1t appears that the bind
er was purchased at one of the agricult-
ural shows held last year. The defend
ant stated that he wanted binder of a
different make, but the companys
agents "enticed" him to their stand and
compelled him, against his will, to pur-
chase their machine. They told him
that it was the best binder in the world,
nd if, after keeping the machine twelve.
months he did not like it, he was at
liberty to return it. Upon cross exam
ination he admitted that he had used
the rake during the hay harvest and the
binder to cut his wheat, also that he
never complained to the company or
their agents. The court, be it said to
it's credit, gave judgment for the plain
tiff. In this connection it ia interesting
to note that the amount sued for was
the equivalent Of s145 for the binder
and S37 for the rake. This fact is re-
ferred to those who are disposed to be-
lieve the story that American imple-
ments are sold cheaper abroad than at
home.-Farm Implement News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-21
A s5o.ooo.oo Pearl.

A fifty thousand dollar pearl is hidden
away in the Chinese Village from the
throng of curious vsightseers. 1t arriv-
ed recently with consignment direct
from China, of valuable art curios, but
the United States customs officials are
not satisfied with the security offered
in the Village precincts at present for
so precious a gem, and refuse to allow it
to be unpacked. Meanwhile the man
agement of the concession is working
overtime to provide receptacle for
this wonderful pearl Of the Orient that
will protect it from those burglariously
inclined, and tyet allow the public to
feast its eyes upon the treasure. This
feat will be accomplished shortly, and a
new star added to the galaxy of attrac-
tions in the Village.
Taken from every view point, perhaps
the most interesting of the many fea-
lures of the Chinese Village is the
theatre. Here the imperial troupe of
actors from Pekin presents brief trag-
edy that is thrillingly absorbing. The
dialogue is, of course, in the Chinese
language, but before the action begins
the story of the play is told by China
man who speaks perfect English, and
the audience is thus enabled to keep in
close touch with all the scenes and Incl
dents. The richness of the stage set
tings and costumes and the marvellous
art of the actors create profound inn
preston, not readily forgotten.
In the roof garden of the Village the
visitor is treated to genuine sensation.
Two Chinese conjurors give perform
ance that leaves one in serious doubt
whether the days Of the "Black Art"
have altogether vanished. How this
duo of celestials, standing not three feet
from the spectator, can SO completely
mystify him with their illusions, is
simply unaccountable.
And yet this is but one feature of
Pike show Astounding in surprises.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-21
The Rosebud Land Lottery.

The result of the registration for
entry of the Rosebud Indian lands SO
far has been equal to all the predictions
made regarding the big deal. 1t is be-
lieved that at least 100000 people will
register for these lands.
Now let us see what the Rosebud
lands are bringing as cash deal. 1t is
costing on an average of $25 for each
person who has registered, it is believ-
ed, as many are coming from Indiana,
Wisconsin, Illinois and other places
where the car fare is more than that.
On top of the car fare is the incidental
expenses of meals, sleep refreshments
and all the little things that people
spend money for in travelling. At $25
each, therefore, the people registering
are putting up S2,5O0,OOO as prelimin-
airy chance Of getting land. There are
but 2400 quarter sections to be drawn
and on each of these $3.50 more must be
paid to prove up.
The preliminary money blown in by
those registering is therefore $1041.66
per quarter section. Adding the $3.50
which each must pay to perfect title to
the land makes it $1521.e6 per quarter
section which the land will cost besides
the cost of living on it and proving up
Taking such chances on lottery is
something about the same as the old
Louisiana lottery used to be without the
chance Of any large capital prize to
make some fellow immensely rich.
1t is said that $500 will buy many
fine quarter sections of land in South
Dakota with titles already perfected
and which the holder can sell without
any Swings attached by the govern
mnt. Looking at the land opening in
this light it does not seem to be very
glowing prospect of the investor get
Ing his money back. Doubtless some
win draw FIRST and get good enough
pieces ct land to make few hundred
dollars on, but there are 1000 Of the
quanter sections that will never soil in
i've years for the cost at government
price. The land seeker who goes to
Dakota 10 register might play even by
going On and locking over the decided
lands which are offered in the same
nsighhThood, but somebody is paying
big for tho Rosebud lands under the
present lottery sdhcme.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-21
sUNsTRoKE DAYS.
Physician Gives a few Pointers on
How to Guard Against Heat
Prostitution.


Hot weather will soon be here and
precautions should be taken against
heat prostrations. A local physician
says there is not so much danger in this
climate as "muggy' weather, which is
particularly favorable to heat prostra-
ton, is not common here, but at the
same time reasonable care should be
exercised.
There are two forms of sunstroke.
The mildest is that known as heat eN-
haustion. This manifests itself in the
case of people who are overcome by
heat without being actually sunstruck.
In this form the skin is pale, cold and
clammy and the pulse feeble. While
death sometimes results the patients
under good treatme will usually re-
cover.
Persons Affected in this way should
be removed to "a shady spot and have
their heads and chests dashed with cold
water, spirits of amonia (hartshorn)
should be applied to the nostrils, and
sometimes it is necessary to administer
small quantities of stimulants.
Heat stroke or insulation is the seri-
GUS form of this trouble and the one to
be most closely guarded against. In
cases of real insulation the face be-
comes purplish, eyes blood-shot, veins
swollen and colored and the skin is dry,
and burning hot to the touch. 1t is not
always fatal, but many of those whose
lives are saved are ever afterwards in
valids with brain power. more or less
impaired. The effect of the suns heat
seems to be mostly marked on the brain
and spinal marrow.
When the real insulation occurs, the
brain becomes so heated the human
cheat center" controlling the produc ,
ton Of the bodily heat is affected and
the temperature rises from the healthy
mark, 9S ID as high as 10 or over, and
often keeps on rising for some time
after death. The cheat center" lies at
the back of the head and should be pro-
tected from the direct rays of the sun.
insulation is so dangerous that ply
stefan should be called as soon as
possible. While waiting the doctors
arrival much good can be done and a
life often saved by the application Of ice
to the head and spinal column. 1t is
best broken in small pieces and placed
in cloth or rubber bags, but when these
are not to be had ice can be placed
directly on the head and neck.
Workmen and others exposed to the
direct rays of the sun should have their
heads well protected and should wear
wooden next to the skin. A very useful
precaution is a pad of cotton batting or
flannel sewed along the back of the
undergarment, so as to cover and pro-
tect the spine.
1t is we'll to bear in mind the old
rules. Keep'cool as to temper and your
body will not get SO hot; avoid alcoholic
drinks; eat less than usual and more
simply; walk on the shady side of the
street; avoid over-exertion; let the air
circulate freely about the head either
by frequent removal of the hat or by
wearing perforated head covering.
insulation is more far reaching and
dangerous in it's effects than most peo-
pie know Of; therefore doctor should
be called at once to any one indicating
heat stroke or true insulation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-21
Advertised Letters.

Remaining uncalled for in the post
Office at Leon, Iowa, for the week end
ing July 16, 1904:
c. F. Tharp, Mrs: Owen Bibby,
Mr.. Britton Mrs. Hattie Rosenstiel
When asking for the above letters
please say Advertised"
JOHN LEDGERwooD, Postmaster.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-21

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, 1904-07-21
THE HONE OF v1No1
To Mothers OF Ailing Children

To Mothers OF Ailing Children
Many little boys and girls in this
town are weak. thin-legged. hollow
checked and blood1ess. We wish every
mother could know what our Vinol will do
for such children. We promise that it
will create flesh, build them up and make
them strong, robust and rosy. If 1T falls
to do this We will cheerfu1ly return all .
the money paid us for the Vinol taken.
On these terms It's year duty to try 1t.
re. G. StempaS ca. DRUGGISTS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-21

AndfeW Mccartney, the hustIing
manager of the Leon Creamery Co., was
down at Bethany the latter part of last
week arranging for more shipments Of
cream from that country. The creamery
here is doing a big business, and having
contracted to furnish Swift & Company
with big quantities of milk as soon as
they resume operations are preparing
to greatly increase the business of the
creamery at this place.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-21

Il suffered for months from sore
throat. Eclectric Oil cured me in
twenty four hours" M. 8. Gist, Hawes-
vile, KY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-28
TRADE IN CHICAGO.

TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
Chicago, Jan 27.-There was a strong wheat mar
ket early, while the crowd stl had in mind fresh
recollection OF the big Armour buying OF yesterday
Prices al their best were up &c to SC The market
closed sc to sc lower. It was dull day and that
had DO with the easier closing. There was no eVi-
dence OF Armour in the market There seemed 10
be some Northwestern selling. feature was the
relative hrmness OF the July. The ordinary trader
is Inclined to avoid the May. This has thrown a
good deal OF trade in the July. and this increased
activity has helped the price. The July gained
about PC on the May to-day. May sold 909sc and
at ss2c bid and closed S99sc bid: July Sl75c. sell
ers Cables were Indifferent; Liverpool unchanged.
CIearances were $1,000 bushels. The Argentina
weather unfavorable. The Northwest cars
were only 206, compared with S46 last year. The
primary total $4,000 bushels, compared with
$4,000 Minneapolis paying better prices for
cash much better for the low grades New-York
rnillers took IS 900 bushels of No Northern here,
paying January price. II keeps very cold over the
Southwest. and the covering is light The
trade OF moderate volume
Corn much Influenced by the wheat huctua-
tions, some higher early but closing unchanged to
lsc lower May sold at 5osc and at 49lzc and closed
at 495sc sellers; July closed at 47sc Liverpool was
sd to I'D higher. Cash was &c to &c higher.
Receipts were 223 cars, with contract. The
estimate for tomorrow was l55 Clearances
I07 coo bushels shipping sales 5000 bush
els. The market a small one. The big holders
are not selling. That keeps the market rather firm.
The country IS Offering little. The very poor quail
ity is counting against shipping. The seaboard
is evidently afraid OF the keeping quality.
Oats followed the lead of the other grades-hrm
| early. but duh all the session and closing
changed to &c lower. May sold at 42i2c and &c
/ bid and closed at 42lSc. sellers. There we're only
! sS cars. The estimate for tomorrow 100 cars.
| Cash oats were nc TO nc higher. The shipping
demand was quiet. The business so far this month,
! however with the East has been good for January.
! It is true in In that the big holders
not selling, and that keeps the market tied up.
The outside provision bulls had lard for sale
There selling Of July provisions by the
packers. Hogs closed firm The provision list
closed lower-pork off sc to 7lac. lard and ribs of
PIC to NC. There were $1,000 hogs West. against
5000 last year. There is not the energy In the
outside buying that there was.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-28
School Agencies.

A MEXICAN AND FOREIGN TEACHERS AGENCY
~ supplies Professors Teachers. Tutors. GcvsrnsasaA
etc. TO ColeSss. schools AID EarlilssA Apply %
Mrs II :. NOUNG-EJLION. % Union square
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-28
Bank Reports.

no cool
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF -
THE FOURTH NATIONAL BANK OF THE CITY |
or NEW YORK
al New York IN the state Of York, at the close o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-28

The approximate amount q tire Hen or charge 70 satisfy
which the described property is 70 Be sold Is
interest thereon from the 26th day o. De-
ceber. 1903. with costs and allowances amounting 70
December 26th. 1903 together
wit the sale. The approximate
OF the taxes. other liens which will
the purchaser out OF the purchase
paid by referee, Is s31i Se1O0 with
added
Dated New York. December 3Oth 1903
ROLAND 2. ARCHER. Referee.
foregoing sale is hereby adjoul ned Friday.
the Place.
Dated January and. 1894
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-28
GREENE CONSOLIDATED coPPEE g. Coo

PURSUANT TO NOTICE II a CALL IS
sued January % 1904 given by stockholders o. the
Copper Company for stockholders
eetir 10 be- held February 10 1904 and in accordance
BYLAWS OF the Greene C9nsoE
dated fonoer Company the transfer books OF the
orroratisn vii ne closed o.
hsineSs on Saturday. January 3Oth 1904 ana viii be
o--ereF business Thursday February
f1tb 1900 GEO. s. ROBBINS, Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-28
Financial Meetings.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIYEN THAT 4

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT 4
meeting Of the holders Of the voting certin-
gates for preferred and common stock Of the seaoard AT
1890 hereby called for and Will be held az the prin-
Street 0 PeteTb re Vrrn on 6e 10Th ds " Of Febf
1904 at II O'Clock the forenoon, TO upon the
et CHEERING an the O e1e a ana pTo5erv now ned
or hereafter acquired by Company, Including all
covered by pledge mortgage or such portion
deem best or as may be covered by any proposed
gage or collateral trust agreement submitted 10 the
meeting 10 secure an authorized issue OF bonds OF the
value of five million dollars; and OF consenting that
such mortgage ana issue bonds The ccTaate
@ pc asked 6 10 aPT b az oea 20 dh 5HS td
terbng 70 the extent OF ten per sent OF ne par value
Of said proposed bonds par receiving herewith.
nducement for and in consideration OF such subscrp
ton voting trust certificates Tor Preferred and common
stock Of said Company low owned by the Company as
So that Tor each one thousand eoiaT Isl ooe bond sub
scTibed for there shall be received Ia addition 70 the
trust certincaes roI being deiversbe until freed from
tie liens thereon but certicates Of interest therein being
deliverable at the time OF the delivery Of the bonds,
that for fractional subscriptions scrip shall be
Seiyed ana also to approve contract with Messs Bar
Trustees Of the Company Thomas T. Ryan and T. Jener
Company therein referred to as ''B3nkers'' whereby
they agree to cganize syndicate to to take All
subscribed FOR by the certificate holders par
syndicate receiving inducement therefor and in
consideration thereof addition bonds the same
Of voting trust certificates that the
taken by the syndicate contract pro
yides that commission Of nye per cent IN cash on the
said agreement the consider
Railway Company for their services organizing the
Indicate that stockholders voting trust certificate hold
cate; and that the Bankers may receive. compensa-
commissions securities profits Of the Eyndcats
syndicate may agree
BY order OF the Voting Trustees.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-28
Financial.

THF STOCK OF THE GEORGE A. TREAD
WELL, MINING COMPANY. - william Street, New
York is considered BY many conservative investors the
best Investment offered on tho market.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-28
Foreclosure Sales.

NEW YORK SUPREME COURT. COUNTY
" Of Observation-Disclosures a scoheid P4aiutin against
City Island Realty Company Fairacrs Realty Company
Frederick E. Wood Defendants In pursuance OF ths
Judgment duly made and
in entitled action and bearing the 18th
DAY December. 1905. the undersigned the referes
named. will sell public auction the premises
hereinafter described. City Island. In the
Borough OF Bronx. In the City. County State o.:
Nev-Yori 22d day OF January 1904. o'clock
in that day. the premises directed by
said Judgment sold described
lots pieces parcels OF land situate
living ard being Borough Of the Bronx. IN tbs
24th Ward the city. County and State OF New York
formerly Pelham County OF Westchester)
particularly bounded and described follows
Being lots and designated certain map
titled Map OF the Frances Scohsd Estate City
Island Borough the Bronx City. County and State OF
New York" made BY John T. Fairchild Civil Engineer
dated February 5th 1900 and filed In the Ofcs OF the
Register OF County OF York thu 26h day OF
FEBRUARY, 1900 numbered Seventeen 40. Eigh-
teen as, Twentyons CID and Twentv-two C2l Plot
Two (2l; ~. Two (D. Three 3D. -Four
and Five t5 Three t3l: numbers one GD. Two
90 Three TO- (s) and Nine CO.. Plot -Four az;
numbers d. Co. Six t6). Seven "a. Eight
Eleven I'D Twelve Q2l and Fifteen Q5l Plot Five
(5 and whole Of Plot Seven % laid down said
map.
Dated New York. December sOth. 1908.
ROLAND n ARCHER. Referee
J. MORTIMER BELL. Attorney for PLAINTIFF. Lucas
Building. Depot Place. Mount Vernon. y. Y
following is diagram OF the property 70 Re sold
street number:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-28

New York, January I'D, 1904
st. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway Co.
ELECTION NOTICE.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
meeting the stockholders of the ST. Louis
Mountain & Southern Railway Company DO hel
general Office Of Company IN the City OF st
Louis. Missouri. Tuesday March sth 1904 at nine
clock A. the election thirteen
ensuing year the OF any other bust
that may before said meeting. The
meeting OF the Directors viii be held the office
day, twelve O'Clock transfer
be closed Saturday. January 3Oth 1904.
reopened the day following
meeting OF stockholders adjournment
GEO J. GOULD President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-28
THE PEOPLES Gas LIGHT AND COKE COMPANY

(of ChicagOl
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders o. The Peoples Gss Light Coke Company
viii tire once Of the Company IN Cllcago
Adams Street. wednesday. FEB
may iOth 1904 al II A. n. The transfer books
.5ii he closed IN accordance with the tsws at the
iose az business "wednesday. January th. so4 and
VISA GEORGE o. KNAPP Prssicfnt-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-28
Dividend Notices.

PRESSED STEEL CAR COMPANY.
January 27 1904
PREFERRED DIVIDEND no 90
A QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF ONE AND
THREE-oUARTERs PER CENT. d&g9 will be
paid preferred stock Of this Company FEBRUARY 20
1904 TO stockholders record at the close or business
February 1904 Cheques viii be mailed from the oiee
Of books will close al three
P N February . and reopen a. N. February %.
p G. jerks. Treasurer.
COMMON DIVIDEND No IL
A quarterly dividend OF ONE PER CENT go will be
paid on stock OF this Company February ~
aO4 10 stockhoIders the close Of business
February g. 1904 Cheques viii be mailed from the office
of the Company The trahsIeI oooAs VII. ~
ruaiS - W p G. jerks Treasurer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-28

state OF New-YorE County OF New-York,
l. GEORGE ]. BACMANN. Cashier OF the above
named bank soIeInnly that the above state
ment true the best of my knowledge and belief.
G. J. BAUMANN Cashier.
Subscribed sworn 10 before this 26th day OF
January. 1904 DAVID r. TABER,
Correot-Attest; Notary Public.
r. r MOORE.
r. v LEWIS, directors
ROMANO BROWN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-28

New York January I'D. 1904
ELECTION NOTICE.
The Missouri Pacific Railway Co.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
annual meeting Of the stockholders OF The Missouri
Pacific Railway Company VIII be held at the general Office
Tuesday March sth. 1904 at nine O'Clock A NJ.
Of for the
transaction other business that may
The annual meeting OF the Directors
VIII the Office the day. twelve
transfer books will be closed Satur
day January 30th 1904. at twelve O'Clock noon
opened the day following TIE annual meeting OF the
stockholders o any adjournment thereof
GEO J. GOULD President.
A H cALEF Secretary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-28
Instruction.
Fo- Young Ladies-City.

For Young Ladies-CIty.
TvINDERGARTEN TRAINING.-Nlidvinter term begins
ia Jan 4Jh. free scholarships limited; Inducements
early registraticn- Froebe Normal Inst. A CutJen.
Supt-. As Irving Pl.
For Both Sexes-City.
STERN'S SCHOOL or LANGUAGES.
IS 2. 60th-st Founded fs7a
Side Branch. - Arcade. B-Way
Brooklyn School. I77 Monta guest
Instruction anu women B NERAS, Director
rIy4E BERILIZ SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES
Madison Square C1 Broadway. Broozyn 7S Court ST
French. Garan. Spanish Italian school and r>ci1sncs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-28

'ilse interest.
GUARANTEED STOCKS.
-. ro.enn walker & sons No. 20 Broad-st1
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-10-06
CITIZEN.
Mr.. Ed. l.. EdmundsOn Buys the
Old "Great Eastern,7 and
WIN Remove it at Once.

The push and indcmitable energy
and characteristic public spirit of our
valued friend, and Well-knoWn fell
low citizen Mr.. Ed. L. Edmuntlson,
so impressed the ARGUS that 1t styled
him ''The Hustler" and he has
come to be known and recognized by
that name almost to the losing Of his
own.
The Hustler is Away alive to the
advancement of Goldsboro, both by
word and deed. He is thoroughly
imbued with the convictiOn-in the
truth that we've got the Best Town
in the State, and it is by the faith
and works of such as he that we go
forward.
Mr.. EGnundson's latest NANTES
tation of public spirit is the pure base
of the Old ''Great' EAstern'-that
dilapidated eye-sore hat has so long
afflicted the body polite, harrassed
our City Fathers and destroyed the
PAy0AOOA bOOoOJ Va Vic AC" WY
Hall surroundings, and he will at
once remove it from public gaze,
and the place that it has 80 long en-
: numbered, and the neighborhood
whose progress its upas presence has
SO long dwarfed will know it no
more: Selah!
By this public spirited act Mr..
Edmundson not only gives a big
boost to property valuation and pro-
gress in the neighborhood Of our
beautiful new City Hall, but he also
relieves our City Fathers Of a per-
picking law suit with the former
owner of tue "Great Eastern" with
which they have been wrestling fer
some years.
"The Hustlern deserves a public
vote of thanks, and the ARGUS here
by cordially tenders him the same.