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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27
EMPHATIC TALK.
The Kind That Carries Conviction
to Every Leon Reader.

Conviction must follow such emphatic
proof as is given here. The testimony
of Leon residents should satisfy the
most skeptical. Here is Leon case.
Read it and see if donbt can exist in the
face of this evidence. Will Zimmerman,
engineer at the, electric light plant hv-
ing in north part of town, says: II have
always been rugged and enjoyed good
health but at different times particular
Nv SO if | contracted cold or over
exerted the muscles of my loins, was
subject to dull aching through the
small of my back. Some two months
ago when one of these spells was IN
evidence happened to hear friend
say that Doan's Kidney Pills would stop
it. This led me to go to Van Werden.:
drug store for box. 1t did exactl.
as promised. | will not have the slight
est hesitation in recommending Doan's
Kidney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price 90 cts
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New
York, sole agents for the United States
Remember the name Doan's and TAX
no substitute.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27
Girl Runs Away.

Quite an excitement was caused
by Miss May Long, the Id year
old daughter of Mrs. Jennie Long, Who'll
left her home few miles northeast OF
Kellerton some time Friday night. The
other members of the family knew moth
ing of her departure until about
o'clock Saturday morning. The girl
took withiher about SOL in cash, a gold
watch and chain and some clothing be-
longing to her mother. After coming
to town it is supposed that was she
taken to Mt. Ayr by Fred Skinner, who
returned home in time to catch the
morning train to Mt. Ayr, taking the
girls baggage with him. He returned
on the afternoon freight and went on
through. The girl bought a ticket from
Mt. Ayr to st. Joseph. Mrs. Long went
to ST. Joseph Monday and learned that
her daughter had been there; but as she
received telegram during the day
from Des Moines stating that the CIR
was at Van Vert, where she was being
detained until the arrival of her mother
Mrs. Long returned home on the even
ing train and went to Van Vert Tues
day afternoon. Kellerton Globe.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27
Hurt by d Mower.

Joseph Gaunt, the ten year old son
of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gaunt, living near
Leroy, had the misfortune to get quite
seriouly cut by moving machine last
Thursday. He was showing the hired
from the machine as he thought a suffi-
Gent distance, and when the machine
started the point of the sickle caught
instep and ankle in frightful manner.
Drs. Doolittle of Garden Grove and
Mitchell of Weldon were called and
dressed the wound and it is thought it
will heal without leaving him cripple.
Garden Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27
The Opportunity of To-day.

You are seeking to better your condl-
tion. Perhaps we can help you. In the
southwest the opportunity for the man
of little means is probably better to-day
than ever before in the history of the
nation. There are vast areas OF unim-
proved land not yielding the crops OF
which it is capable, and in cities and
towns few lines of business are adj
equately represented. There are open
ings of various sorts farmers and inyen-
tors. Besides, the oil and gas fields OF
Kansas, Indian Territory and Oklahoma
offer exceptional opportunities for IN
yestment and for location of factories.
WIZ not locate in progressive locality
and grow up with the country? A
comparison of the census figures readily
proves the wonderful strides the South
west is making in population and
wealth.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27
The Opportunity is Now.

while the prices of farm land are reason
able and investment opportunities are
not over-done. Why not investigate con-
ditions and satisfy yourself OF the truth
fitness of this? Better now than when
the opportunity is past.
The NJ, K. & T. R'y has no lands OF
it's own for sale-we are simply inter-
ested in the upbuilding of the country.
Every indication points to the fact that
the Southwest is at the threshold OF its
greatest prosperity; the prospects are
better and more hopeful than in the
denser and more populated States.
Suppose you take advantage OF the
low rates offered on the first and thru
TUESDAYS of each month to make trip
to the country--get on the grounds and
see for yourself, 1t will be money and
time well spent.
We can give you particulars OF busi-
ness chances where the prospects are
brightest.
If this interests you, write us; tell us
what YOU want, how much you have to
invest-we will give you the lnforma-
ton and assist you in getting IN touch
with the opportunities. At any rate,
write now for copies of our books;
The Coming Country, The Golden
Square and Business Chances. We VIII
send them free by addressing George
Morton, General Passenger and Ticket
Agent, Missouri, Kansas Texas KY
Box 900, st Louis, Mo.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy-The Best in
ExiStcnCp

T. NJ. Wood manager of the White
County News, Beebe, Ark, is represent
tative southern business man, who does
not hesitate in expressing his good
opinion of we'll known remedy. He
says, ut gives me pleasure to recon-
mend Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, having used it
myself and in my family with the best
results. In fact believe it to be the
best remedy of the kind in existence
Sold by L. P. Van Werden Leon; W. S.
Bear, Decatur City, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27

One of the most unique pieces OF
mechanism probably ever turned out by
anyone is stationary, horizontal steam
engine. lust finished by that master
artisan, @. w. Halstead, our local jewel
err. The engine complete to the most
minute detail, with cylinder, steam
chest, steam valve. throttle, etc., is in
no sense of the word dummy but
practical working miniature of high
class engine. The outside length of the
cylinder is ) millimetres; while the
length inside the chamber is but ) mill
inetres. The piston head is ~ nm.
The length of the stroke is nm. The
entire engine weighs 3 pennyweights
and Z grains, and sets upon a ten cent
piece with room to spare. 1t is capable
of running at SO high rate'o speed as
to make invisible to the eye any motion,
and we presume that if an engine of
ordinary size were to be speeded to an
equivalent rate, the fiy-wheel would
burst from the centrifugal force. To
one in the least interested in things
mechanical the little engine is worth
going distance to see, as it is, beyond
doubt, the smallest steam engine in the
world.-Davis City Lariat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27
Rent Her Double.

81 knew no one, for four weeks, when
was sick with typhoid and kidney
trouble writes Mrs. Annie Hunter, OF
Pittsburg, Pa, land when l got better,
although had one of the best doctors
could get, was bent double, and had to
rest my hands on my knees when | walk
ed, From this terrible affection was
rescued by Electric Bitters, which re-
stored my health and strength, and
now can walk as straight as ever
They are simply wonderful. Guaran-
teed to cure stomach, liver and kidney
disorders; at l.. P. Van Werdens drug
store; price 50 cents
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27

A new law went into effect in Illinois
July 1st which prohibits divorced per-
sons from marrying again for one year
after divorce is granted. The law is
a good one and similar statute should
be enacted in this state. There is no
objection to divorce on good and suii-
Gent grounds. 1t is the trumping of
charges against husband, or wife, sim
ply in order TO marry some one else
which has brought divorce into such
disrepute. The limitation should be
two years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27
Low Rates to Portland. Ore
via Chicago Great Western
Railway

Tickers on sile frequently beginning
May BIRD till Sept. 18th. Also very low
rates to Seattle, Tacoma, Bellinghanl
and Everett, WASH, Victoria and VAN
couver. b. c., and San Francisco, Los
Angeles and San Diego, Cal. For lo"
rates. d .tes Of sale and other informa
ton apply TO any Great Western Agent
or J. P. Elmer, &. P. A., St. Paul, Mimi
Sept, %.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27
VERY Low Rates to ST. paul &
Minneapolis and return via Chi
cano Great Western Railway.

Tickets on sale daily to September
30th. Final return limit October 31st.
Also equally low rates to Minnesota,
North Dakota, Colorado, Utah ard
Wyoming points. For further informa-
ton apply to any Great Western Agent
or ]. P. Elmer, G. P. A., st. Paul, MINI,
Sept 80.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27

A. R. Bass, OF Morgantown, Ind, had
to get up ten or twelve times in the
night, and had a severe backache and
pains in the kidneys. Was cured by
Foley's Kidney Cure. L. P. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27

A boon to travellers. DR.. Fowler's
Extract of Wild Strawberry. Cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, seasickness,
nausea. Pleasant to take. Perfectly
harmless.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27
Buy 1t Now

1t is certain to be needed sooner or
later and when that time comes you will
need it badly-you will need it quickly.
Buy it now. 1t may save life. For sale
by l.. p. Van Werden, Leon; w. S. Bear
Decatur City la.
Mr.. Francis Carey Gates departed,
this life last Monday evening at s
O'Clock. Mr.. Gates was in his Add year
being born at Decatur, Ia, Nov. Ia,
1868. He was for long period of his
life great sufferer. On July 4th he
was overcome with the disease that
had often laid him low; at this time he
gave up all hopes of his recovery and
for nearly two weeks with assurance
and patience, awaited that grim mes
ssnger, whose summons will in time
appear to us all. The departed leaves
wife, Mary Clark, and four children,
Bertha, Howard, Ma bel, and Lowell.
Mr.. Gates lived the greater part of
his life in and around Garden Grove
and was we'll and favorably known.
The funeral services were held in the
Presbyterian church conducted by Rev.
Patterson, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Grove
Express.
Not cent wanted, unless you are
cured. If you are sick and ailing, take
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. A
| great blessing to the human family
Makes you well-keeps you well. Soc.
Tea or Tablets. w. C. Stempel & Co.
The summer school and normal in
stitute now drawing to close at Leon
has proven a success. The summer
school was an experiment in this
county. a large enrolment was had
during the entire session, and much
was done to raise the standard of the
teaching force of Decatur county
Superintendent Hutchinson, to whom
the success of the session is largely
due, is greatly pleased with the out
come, and will provide for like session
next year. The summer school is the
thing for teachers and advanced schol
ars, and the Chronicle is glad to encour
age it and Superintendent Hutchinson
Lamont Chronicle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27

Hammoeks prices that are bound
to sell them, at W.. G. Stempel & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27

The township trustees, that is S. P.
Rogers, G. e. Graham trustees and d. F.
Snethen by selection decided on the
best mile of road Friday. They finally
d ,cided to divide the premium $500
equally between F. M. Walker and C. E.
No ey, the only contestants as both had
lone good work and it was hard to
make much of difference without
some plan or rules having already been
adopted to go by.-Pleasanton Index.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27

A wheelmans tool bag isn't complete
without a bottle of DR.. Thomas
E electric Oil. Heals cuts, bruises
stings, sprains. Monarch over pain.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27

Women love clear, healthy com
plexion. Pure blood makes it. Bur
lock Blood Bitters make pure blood.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27

Beautify your complexion with little
cost. If you wish smooth, clear,
cream like complexion, rosy cheeks,
laughing eyes, take HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea, greatest beautifier
known. 35 cents. W. c. Stempel & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27
A Surprise PARTY.

A pleasant surprise party may be
given to your stomach and liver by
taking a medicine which will relieve
their pain and discomfort, viz: DR..
Kings New Liver Pills. They are a
most wonderful remedy, affording sure
relief and cure, for headache, dizziness
and contipation. 25c. at l.. P. Van
Werdens drug store
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-07-27

Jas. Parsons was called to Sedalia,
Mo-, one day the latter part of last week
to be at the bedside of a brother who
was seriously i'll, having received in
juries which the DR.. said would prove
fatal. The particulars could not be
obtained. Harry Taylor is acting fore
man on the section during Jimmie
Observation-Disclosures Index.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-27
new VERSION
OF JAP-RUSS WAR
aeesaT ARRIVAL FROM MANILA THINKS JAPAN MORE
THAR OBJECT VIEW

". II Stewart. a recent arrival
from Manila. gives a ueW version q
the WA IN the Far East On one
point he agrees with other people
and that ii the final result Japan
cannot help winning because Il has
a better army and navy and much
better trained men The soldiers
and sailors are fighting for their
country they believe. and will fight
to desperation
Ha says that h ia the opinion 81
many people In the Orient that tie
moral position taken BY Japan Is
not go sincere as il looks on tie
face. He thinks that there ia a
spirit Of conquest Ia the whole ar
fair on both sides. and the japanese
know what they are doing when
they demand the return Of all Chi
nese territory
Il do not agree with many people
that the present war between Japan
and Russia was started entirely on
account OF the offense Of the Rus
sian Bear ia retaining Manchuria
and eneroarhiuR on Chinese terri
tory Japan has always taken the
position Of reyeBgiug the wrongs
done 10 the land Of the dragon and
assumes the position OF a moral
martyr.
II I underatand things right. this
ia about the position OF both the
warning nations on the Chinese sit
uation. Japan and Russia both had
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-27

holding association IL the limit OF
compulsory participation IN the gov
eminent o. the colony. thoFe IL a
large meaBuro of corporation prac-
tlced In the conduct Of the several
lines Of colony activity. The most
successful Of these Is the colony
store.
The coionists live the simple life
in It's simplest form. Their wants
are few and easily gratified. and
they live far from the maddinE
crowd with IT, complex existence
and manifold cares. With material
wants easily satisfied tbs colOnists
have much time 10 spare for intel
lectaal Improvement or social pas
time and this condition has made
the community a very hoapltable
one
Probably the most notable pecul-
larity Of the eolonlsts IL that they
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-27
What One Man Would Do
With ROckefeller'S Dollars

nasturtiums and nodding pansies
There Is a porch. with vines. where
the eat doxea and purrs coufentedly.
lie has a little hank account that
will last him through. His health
r. good. his mind bright. his inter
eat in affairs alive TIE WANTS
NOTHING He has injured no man.
and will smile when death shakes
hands with him. lie has reared
children who are a real part Of hui
manlty and to whom he will leave
only a magnificent example OF high
philosophy and right living. lie
started with Huntington. RoekefeI-
Ter and others OF the early Standard
OF crowd Ito went one way. Rock
efeller the opposite. Rockefeller
has his millions Whitworth has
what God Almighty intended man
To have, II he we're wise and just
eontentment happiness and a right
60 plead. on that day when Rookie
fellcr's millions will blister his soul.
that he loved his fellow man.
ROcknfaller's millionsi Rockefel-
ler's millionsi They would spoil
nine out of ten. They would be a
curse TO the whole ten. Ask your
readers. rather. What they'd do n
they had the Deyila Job" Very re
spcctfully. r. r. PAINE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-27
BOUND FOR
WkLLA WALLA

Ten King county criminals win
journey 10 walla waila to serve
terms within the next two days.
Commitments were filed Tuesday
morning for this number. Including
those who 20 TO the states prison
for terms ell the way from one year
90 life sentences.
Deputy Sheriff Drew teIephoned
10 the warden al Waiia Walla Tues
day afternoon. and guards VIII be
sent over Tuesday night to take the
criminals back.
Those committed were: c. +.
Bishop. rape. eight years: Charles
Flint burglary. five years: Pat
O'Brien. larceny from the person,
three years; John King. burglary
cumulative sentencel. lifes ]. w.
Collins. robbery, 10 years; George
Martin. forgery. one year: Thomas
Hallam. robbery. five years; Ed
Payne and Prank Murry. grand lar
eeny. two years; Bertha Hopkins.
grand larceny. one year.
To the Man that wants q Dress
suit for sfo.o0-we place on saie
today 100 Black Clay worsted. silk
lined. hand tailored garments. These
suits are easily worth $3.50. Come
around and ask to see them.
II. LEWIS & CO.
Medium Priced Ctothiers. 700 First
Ave. Cor Cherry.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-27

an ambition 20 get hold of a part
OF Chinese territory. especially In
Mauchufia Russia stole the march
on Japan and got In ahead When
Japan got there. she found the prize
captured by her adversary and nat-
uratly felt a little bitter.
The natural result was for her 60
gracefully withdraw or fight. and
the japanese saw a good chance 70
make q moral gun play. feeling that
the nations Of the world would help
out in ease the contest got too tough
for them 20 handle
III IL Just the same a. you and
wanting that watermelon over IN
that store pointing to a Juicy look
ing melon. We decide 10 steal the
thing a. night I get around to the
store and find that you have cop
ped" Il before ! got there Then /
Bquoal because you are a robber and
take the position OF good defender
Of the public property The only
difference II that Japan went In TO
fight because Russia got there first.
This Is about the way I look at
the present war and I am not the
only one Ia the Far East that sees
things the same way. That In why
the nations OF Europe have got TO
keep their eyes on Japan AFTER this
war Is ended. Many Of Us In the
Orient think that there is trouble
ahead aud Il win not be long In
coming"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-27

refrain from voting at any aud all
elections Tile leaders OF the move
mont explain this attitude towards
existing government by saying that
the delegation OF authority lnvarlas
bly, marks the beginning ~ the
abuse 81 authority. and that thcy
du not propose TO delegate To any
enc authority 10 govern over them.
II the larN state and national gos
mcua insist eu sis-ss s.p thts Az
tkaFiiy Y,aurahNs - tla hysnH shec=
gBted. uhey are FaNsg.igH 81 Persist.
bat theY have N least maintained
a respectful attitude OF Vigorous
aud outzpoken protest
Another popularity OF the colony
Is the entire absence Of church or
carnations. but minlstefa. regard
leas Of their erro,ia. are freely In
vifcd 20 visit the colony and hold
religious services. the public hall
helnN ne an times open % them
such meetings are usually we'll at
tended, and AZ frequently develop
after the visitor IA through speak
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-27

Editor The Star:
Dr Washington GLADDEN. and other
popular writer's have told your read
sra what they would 90 II they had
RnehofrlIerN miiiiunA They seem
to feel that they would make rcati-
tuition 10 those who had been de-
spoiled In the building up Of that
vast fortune. and give away money
with both hands In other ways
have had some experience In OBJ
serving what miilionaires do and
would like % tell What Ia do II
/ had Rnekeieller'a money"
would first try 90 invest every
dollar OF it az rs per ccut profit
In a year. ! would forceloac all mort
cages and invest all my millions At
Is per cent profit. In two years
ought TO be- able Co 20 per cent
profit. This could be done by press
Ing all my debtors to the limit. Sc
curing special privileges under the
laws aud throtQing competition
mercliessly. II got at ell rem0rso-
full over running small concerns.
creating widows and orphans. max
ing workmen live like DOGS. or hog
Einn public rights. | could placate
my conscience by trying 10 buy off
God by building churches and found
Ing Colleges and libraries
I. ! would live In a palace 10 times
ms a. big "a | needed. would drink
champagne as long as my kidneys
would work | would put the finest
delicacles into my stomach as long
as Il would retain them. would
wear the very best clothes. foreign
made preferred. would have a
private yacht. fine automobiles and
n private railroad car. would
smoke 81 cigars. / would live in the
south In winter and in the north In
summer.
My children would never have TO
work. or become at all useful They
would be taught to make % per cent
profit where | made 20.
In doing all those things | would
do Just what nine men out OF ten
really would do II they had Rookie
feller'a money.
And | thank an all-wlae Provl-
dence that neither / nor nine men
out OF ten have Rockefellers money.
At Cleveland. o.. ON Brinsmade
atrcet. lives William Whitworth. lie
Is nearly 80 years old. lie works
every day. He has n modest home.
lie has useful. happy family lie
has a little garden full OF smiling
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-27
ALASKA
EXHIBITS

q. Chaalander. grand secretary 81
the Arctic Brotherhood. and special
commissioner in charge of the
Alaska exhibits a. the Portland
fair. came In from Nome on the
Victoria. with his exhibits. and
lehvra for Portland Wednesday
morning 10 install them AZ the fair,
Mr. Chsalander has been travel
inE through Alaska collecting eS-
hihita since March. and when seen
Tuesday he stated that Alaska was
FoiaE - be well represented. bat
that The collection could have been
more extensive II more time had
been given for the work Re said,
"Aimoai eli the principal cities
have special exhibits. those from
Nome. Tnnana and seward being.
perhaps. the best
aThe interior 81 the territory IN
developing very fast. and The pen-t
pie coming IN at the present tine
are an rule 81 the more indua,ri-
Gus class who iniend 10 make the
country their permanent home Tho
climate u no longer generally
feared. aud the possibilities 81 many
sections ~ agricultural regions are
beginning 10 be realized. dare say
that In a few years thousands -
people will enter the Tanana val
lev. far instance. which has great
agricultural possibilities. and the
climate IL M more rigorous In the
winter time than the pakutas or
Nebraska indeed I would much
prefer 10 live IN that country than
endure the bllrraraa and cyclones
OF The middle west.
As "a the abundance Of lahorsrA.
would say that for myself ! would
not be afraid 20 be caught any
where ue there with nothing but
M two hknda. bscanHs there Il
work almost everywhere However.
Il 10 not desire n lag much stress
on this point. b~cause In Tanana.
for tnsgancs. there arr many men
lnntlun foe wuFh. and a great In
fiua ~ men inta Nome has flooded
the labor market there There are
many 81 ths older districts. such ~
Rampant. that arc being rs-peop ed.
and With a more settled popuia-
ton