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and well; everywhere they make good citi-
Zens.
Were the people of Denmark, Sweden and
Norway to unite as one nation, or were the
three nations to combine IN federation for
defense from the rest of the world, each
country looking after It's own internal ar-
fairs, they could be a world power, re-
spected and deferred to in all matters of
international import.
Instead of shipping upon vessels flying
the flags Of England, Germany, the United
could follow the sea under a flag of their
own
Instead of mining Scandinavian ores for
the feeding of the furnaces of Germany
and England, they could establish indus
tries of steel and iron second in extent
only to those of the UniteQ States and Eng
land.
Instead of cutting the wonderful trees of
the Norwegian and Swedish forests for eX-
port to other countries largely in the form
OF logs and timber. they could export man
ufactures of wood. such as furniture, heavy
wagons, carriages and every other sort
They could build ships both of wood and
iron, for a large proportion of the world s
commerce.
Iron in Their Blood.
The industries which as a strong fed
Grafton they could establish and conduct
with their own products as a foundation
would cause the growth of great cities on
Scandinavian soil Instead of being obliged
to emigrate to alien lands, there to help add
to the wealth and power of other nations.
the sons of Scandinavia would be able to
contribute to the growing glory of the an
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Would Protect Whites, Too.
rom London Truth.

From London Truth.
American periodicals are so full OF adj
vertisements OF preparations for bleaching
the skin and taking the kinks out of curly
hair that the postal authorities. for the
protection of the black brother. have
thought IT desirable to stop the delivery of
all magazines and newspapers which con-
tain such advertisements. This is another
example of the drastic style I'm which the
American government deals with fraudu-
lent advertising, and 1t is pity that our
own post office cannot be induced to dis
play little of the same energy. The white
man is surely as much in need of protec-
ton from Quacks and other sxindles as thu
Ethiopian. whether In this country or In
the United States.
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ridge which forms the natural division of
the Scandinavian peninsular at the head
of Ofoten Fiord, the Atlantic coast IN
Norway. making the entire road about 23e
miles in length, 100 of which lie north OF
the arctic circle.
A feature of this road which IS rapidly
becoming famous, is the station, Polar
krise," built exactly on the imaginary line
dividing the temperate from the arctic
zone, where with thrifty thoughtfulness a
considerable stop is made by every pas
senger train that tourists may avail them
selves of the opportunity to alight and
buy picture postal cards with appropriate
Illustrations to send to the folks at home
to apprise them of having reached that
stage of the journey
Wonderful Ridge of Ore.
Important as are the iron mines at Gellf-
ware this northernmost railroad has made
possible the opening of other mines still
more important. They are at Kirunavaara.
At that point the railroad runs close by
great ridge, 700 or 500 feet high, a mile or
more in width and several miles long which
is literally a solid mass of magnetic iron
rock, one of the most valuable ores to be
found anywhere on the footstool
Experts have estimated the total con-
tents of this marvellous ore bed to be not
less than 2o0,0o0,O00 to 2J0O0000O tons
They talk of taking 100000 tons of ore
from the huge deposit at Kirunavaara
every year for a hundred years or more.
The mining thereof alone will give work
and wages to from 1000 to 1900 men for
that time at least, and 1t is expected that
in the vicinity of the ridge, where there
was no town at all in 1902 when the rail-
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Russian Wheat.
From London Milling.

From London Milling.
The supply of Russian wheat seems mex
haustibe. Last week not very far from
half Of our wheat receipts were from
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UNFINISHED.

FOK RENT
No. 1925 OREGON AVE. NV.
10 rooms and bath; kitchen and dining room
on main floor; house in good repair; convenient
TO line.
HOT-WATER HEAT
RENT S35 PER MONTH
ocT-2t LLEBERMANN a HAwN 1903 ST
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JST. COS 14TH ST. NV.
1880 18th. Tor. b. . 40.65
1904 9th. Or. b. .S2.5C
2J0S 14th. Or. b.. 25.6G
1916 N Cap, Or =. POGO
23s 18th sw, Or, b. .1S.45
800 18th, Or, b. .....--
APARTMENTS.
1919 VT av. Or. b..
Coywood, 1928 L NV, Ar
Coywood, 1928 l. NV. 2r,b
Darlington, Ar & Dr.
1724 Pa av. Ar. b. .20.OC
TIA 18th ne. Ar, b. .15.5 80
1I9 18th ne. Ar, b. ..14.60
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FOR sALE-HoUsEs.

and sasfs
Broom bay-window brick. modern bath. First
floor Kitchen Economical heating plant. Very
BLuNDoS. o'BRIEN BELT onc.,. 1870 NV
1t
HEGHTs but PREY You n %sit you ON WON'T Be- able
to secure 1t. Grand location. Near 1&th st;
Groom tiled bath residence. southern exposure.
Modern In every respect Steam heat.
BLUNDoN. o'BRIEN BELT 1nc.,, 1920 NV
FOR SALE
s5,5oo-A a.sToRY weil-buslt house in CO
pretty location. spiendidly built. Terms to
BLUNpoN. o'BRIEN & BELT elnc.,, 1920 NV
ron SALE
$4,000 $4,000. $4,000.
TERMS TO SUIT.
Very select location, very near FIST AND
thew plumbing Property IN ' excellent condition
BLu Nd ~. o'sRiEN & BELT unc.,, 1870 NV
$5.0oo-CoLUMBIA HEIGHTS. New house.
Z rs and tiled bath; hot-water heat; concrete
cellar; splendid section, enhancing In value
BLuNDoN. o'BRIEN & BELT une.). 1920 C NV
$45oO-New s-room modern bath home in
Bloomingdale; splendid bit Of workmanship;
BLUNDoN, o'BRIEN & BELT Qnc.). 1920 C NV.
FOR sALE-HERE is A BARGAIN THAT WILL WILL.
ALL THAT COULD BE DESIRED; NINTH ST.
NEAR NORTHEAST; brownstone. press brick,
fee in orer tn make as quick sale
owner win take $4,000; terms to suit purchaser.
BLuNDoN. oBRIEN X BELT Ispo GHne,;
I.11R S,I n LAW Tx, y:E YOIiR UWN LAMB
lord on 500 cash and $40 monthly. For full par.
SrIs p. Of q
Heights.
Northwest Subdivisions Specially:
ROBERT = HEATER. Mgr. Colorado boi n1I
Tel. Main $40. oc.-u
FOR SALE IN
New 0-roems and bath brick and stone DWELL
fngs on 9Th and Morris SITS. ne.
Houses exceedingly attractive In arrange,
ment; frst-class in construction; tiled patn anu
vestibuie, heated by furnace and are actually ar
the best value offered for the Money in the s.h o.
oc7-st JOHN QUINN. 18th and SITS. s.w.
FOR sALE-A NICE HOME ON 18TH. ST. NE;
at $3.50 Price So 500 an offer invited. GEO.
W. LINkINs 500 10th NV. oeI-3t, esn
FOR sALE-124s MADISON ST. NV, 5RooM
sisoo near 18th IN" and Pa ave ' se dwellings
renting for s27 per month price $3.50 On :
class condition, renting for $40: price for both,
$4,000 Sc, 500 will buy beautiful 10-room and
bath bay-window brick residence in s.w.: good
yard and large 2-story brick stable in rear
oc7-3t, eSus11 $50 Az st. s.w.
FOR SALE
A very desirable investment property A
steady renter at SO. so per month.
PRICE 81, 500
A desirable house on / ST. NV, under steady
rental ct $3.50 per month.
FOR SALE
desirable Groom property under rental at
SIT. so per month, located in the Southeast.
These properties are attractive to Investors in
small properties, they are absolutely safe 1910
Investments.
FOR SALE
PRICE $4,000 @
A ten-rOom house with bath, located In the
Northwest Section Frontage 20 by 100 to a fine
alley: stable on the rear. Within square of
the line.
One of the most desirable homes in the North
west
FOR SALE
PRICE s410O
houses on st. between 23d and oath, rent
ing for $3.50 per month.
FOR SALE
PRICE s., 600.
houses on D st. NV, renting for $50;
rooms.
A fine residence property in the Northwest, 10
rooms and bath.
desirable home at a reasonable price,
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FOR RENT-HOUSEs.
UNFuRNIsHED.
MARTIN BROTHERS,
REAL ESTATE. LOANS AND INSURANCE.

FOR RENT
I313 ST NV. zs rooms and b. $4,000
1922 s ct. NV 20 rooms and b...,. COCO
2120 II st. NV, 10 rooms ami 1915
It'll Riggs ST. NV. 10 rooms and b... $3.50
1885 r st. NV 10 rooms and b. 1870
724 18th Ut. NV. 10 rooms and &c.,. 4O50
1850 st. NV, 10 rooms and b... $3.50
1921 33d st. NV, ~ rms, 2 b. and stable 50 80
1902 T st. NV, rooms and b.......... $3.50
739 Gath st. NV, 6 rooms and w......... 1850
2i19 Va ave-, rooms and w.......... 14.5o
2219 G ct. NV, 4 rooms and w.......... 1880
2602 st. NV, 4 rooms and w.....-... $50
STORES.
Cor. N. H. ave.. 2eth and sts n.w.... 1850
ROOMS.
IBIS X ct. NV, 2 rooms, b. h. and g.. ".
MARTIN BROTHERS,
REAL. ESTATE, LOANS AND INSURANCE
BROKERS'.
1925 and 1927 Pa. NV.
oc7-s, Su, tn, that
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FOR RENT-21ST ST. NEAR MASS AVE,
handsome residence, IA rooms and baths, 500
per mo- unfinished S1I5 per mo. furnished.
Apply to I. b. HuYGK, 1908 Pa. NV.
oc7-3t
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FOR RENT-BG II. l.. r.
FURNISHED.
Conn nv, 15r, 2b. $4,000
1923 ". Tor, b. 1880
X near 18th, 1lr, b. rs 90
1887 y, Or. b. SIS. 90
UNPUBLISHED.
1850 Z. Tor. 3D.. 65. 90
1SlI-19 +. Or. 2b. $500
ll6T 10Th. l1r. b. 500
1853 p. 11r. b. 80. 60. 90
174S Ore av. Tor. b. $3.50
l34l Corcoran, l0r, b. ~. so
2sli 18th, Or, b. :. AZ. 80
3o26 z. 1lr, b......I2. so
aatQyf
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FOR RENT
5000. 500 nth, f6r 2hl APARTMENTS.
s175. .,1521 K AR 2b $50. 18th & Gel I'd. 7r b
$50. .I523 X, 14r, on SIG. 30: .22ls n, Or. b
500. 1872 Conn av 12rh SOS. .25fI Central av Or
$50, .11s7 18th. 12r, 20 80. ISIS Central
s35. so. 1902 T. Or, II s1s so. 722 18th, Ar
JORDAN \ BLoOMEk unc), 1914 G st. NV.
q
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FOR RENT-WM n SAUNDERS CO.,
2 2sss Mass sv ior 1879 Oregon Az: io5
304S NV, Tor, b. 1904 Cap, Tor. b.
1915 Riggs, 10r b. All ne, II, b.
1919 10th. Tor, b. PAS, PAT, 240 14th se, Or, b
rs Harvard, Or, b. 2304 14th NV, Or, b.
Isl 14th se. Or b.
2501 -o305 Central ave. NV, new & 8r fats. large
separate cellars & furnaces, water back in furnace
35th & r SITS. NV, and 8r fats, large yard
In rear, large cellar furnace, water back In fur
Rear 1901 Pierce pl., 2story brick stable stalls
Rear 1919 Conn. ave, large 2-story brick stable
Rear 216S Fla. NV, 2-story br stable stalls
Nos. and g. bet. 18th and 18th, L and NJ sts.,
stalls and carriage oc7-3t
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H CO., 140S N. Y. AVE.
BOND BLDG.
1923 Col I'd, 11r. b. .41.73
1714 18th NV, Or. b,
south windows, bright,
comfortable go
1928 9Th st. NV,
Dr. ............ 5000
+ oc7-3t
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FOR RENT-OFFICES.
FOR RENT-INSPECT THE MODERN OFFICE
rooms In the Deitz building, corner of 7th and
+ SITS; no reasonable offer refused.
ocI-6t CHAS. f. BANES, 1921 st.
FOR RENT-wILL RENT VERY REASONABLY
to stenographer part OF desirable office in Wyatt
bldg. Part of rent taken In services. Apply Room
81, between 3 and o'clock OCT St.
FOR REMITTANCE, LIGHT OFFICE ROOMS.
HUYl4ER BUILDING, COZ and 18th.
se30, tn, th-6t
FOR RENT-DESIRABLE OFFICE ROOMS: 1913
ST. NV. L. S. FRISTOE, 1413 G st. se30-14t
FOR RENT-oFFICE ROOMS IN THE BLISS
electric light, heat, elevator, janitor SERVICE
$40 up. Apply Room 2l. Telephone E. 6s5.
FOR RENT-PART OF LAWYERS OFFICE. a0s
Bond bldg. se<-tf
FOR RENT-DEsIRABLE OFFICE ROOMS IN
the Evans building. 1416 to 1924 New York ave
Rental very low. including light. heat and janitor
service. au16tf
FOR RENT-3D STORY OF 612 9TH ST NV; q
rooms, suitable for living rooms business pur.
poses especially photography. Apply to v. BALD.
WIN JOHNSON on premises. ty20-tf
FOR RENT-sO1 10TH Nw.-FTNF, LARGE
rooms for studios offices; with or without
bath. Rent reasonable. GEO. W. LINKINS 800
10Th st. NV oc2I-tf
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Two CHANCES INSTEAD OF ONE"
Having two thoroughly equipped Offices Soa-
soG-sos f ct. NV and 1912 New York ave. NV.
owners double their chances Of securing tenants
through our agency.
STONE & FAIRFAX
1872 New York ave. and So4-so6-e0s ct.
oc3-bt
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FOR REMIT. H. SMIT
RENT AL AGENTS.
1414 18th, lar, 2b, fine
order, furnace. ..$75. 90
"a Grant pl, lar, b. go. 90
1915 s st. NV. Tor, b. :
steam heat. $50. 90
1928 Q, Sr, b, fine
condition AZ. 30
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1909 Riggs. Or, b. 80. 90
1922 n II av, 14r, b. $500
lsxi NAV NV, lar, bto.U0
asa Riggs, Or. b. 1000
l29 Md av ne. fur. .t7 so
1912 \ NV, 11r, b. .b6 90
III 9th NV, i2r. b. 5000
1871 q. pit of fur b. 40. 90
Bachelor apis, 1907 r NV
Warehouses, So & X NV
omee LIST floor, 1907 f NV
RID. lac. 1907 r st. NV.
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FOR RENTLI315 CLIFTON ST. NV, II ROOMS,
hot-water heat partly furnished. $50 per month.
3025 st. NV. II rooms and baths, steam
heat, $40 per month.
8o7 E ST NV, 10 rooms. $50 per month.
oc6-3t c. NJ FORREST, 6l2 + st. NV.
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FOR RENT

UNFINISHED.
l704 g ST., s floors. $500
Eye st, rooms and bath. ..........-.. 32.s0
y ST.. w anu <fscu
New Broom frame dwellings, with acres OF
land attached, Bladensburg road. near Langdon.
D. c., within miles of Washington, SIS and $50
per month, according to location
FURNISHED.
1000 18th St, IS and BATH per 81 800. 90
i,22 18th ST. lar & 2b. hot water heat 200. 90
1I42 ST. 1ir and bath ........ 1900
1855 Yale St. l2r and b. per month";. 125. 90
1904 1eth St, 1lr. and b.. per month";. 1000
IT1T De Sales St. l0r and g. per month 10000
l29 Md ave me-. iOr & b. 4 year per mo $3.50
I42 Seaton st Tr. and bath ...... 400
From May IS to Oct. l. 1905 per mo-. 1000
se2G-tf GASCH & BIRGE. 1926 Ny. NV
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BOARDING HOUSES

FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES HOUSE, o
rooms and bath; half square from pension office;
THE r II. SMITH co laos " 400
oc7-3t
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~ Two CHANCES INSTEAD OF ONE. i"

STONE e. FAIRFAX
1892 New York ave. and S04 -s06-SoS st. NV.
oc7-3t
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FUK SAI<E-y6, 25G
CONVENIENT LOCATION.
IS" street near 14th. This house has been put
in frst-class condition. and will meet every de-
mand you can make on 1t: 10 large rooms; lot
2Ox10O feet
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FOR SALE
So, 1884 pretty stone and brick house OF
and bath new. Located in Columbis
Heights, south Of Columbia road.
BLUNDOS, o'BRIEN BELT Qnc.), 1920 G NV
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FOR SALE
$5O0o-CoLUMBIA HEIGHTS. New house.
rs and tiled bath: hot-water heat; concrete
cellar splendid section. enhancing In value
every day.
BLuNDoN. oBRIEN BELT unc.). 1920 NV
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FOR SALE-S4,500
A VERY NICE HOUSE, ON 9TH ST. Me-;
HOT-WATER HEAT. THE OWNER HAS RE-
FUSED TO SELL THIS HOUSE UNTIL RE-
GENTLY. IT WILL BE SNAPPED Up
QUICKLY.
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FOR REM
Two CHANCES INSTEAD OF ONE"
Having two thoroughly equipped Offices. so4-
so6 SUS + st. NV. and 1872 New York ave NV
owners double their chances of renting through
agency.
STONE & FAIRFAX
oci-3t S04-SO6-S0S F ST. and 1872 n Y ave-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-21
Orphan Ridge.

Manchester Bros. butchered Thurs
day.
Mac Brooks and Cal Adair were in
these parts last week looking after the
underground varmints.
Clark Fairall and Wesley Baker are
hauling hoop poles to Blockley.
Cliff Wheeler moved to Davis City
Thursday.
John Piper and family spent Sunday
at E. Piper's near Davis City.
A. Fulton was helping his brother Lon
husk corn the past week.
Buster Jones returned Monday from
Page county where he has been work.
ing the past year on sheep rancho.
A. G. Brazelton and son shipped car
of cattle to st. Joe Monday.
A gang of men commenced tearing
out the bridge on the old X. & w. track
Monday.
Prof. 7. B. Nichols had full house
Saturday night.
Jake Hodge and Tom Lindsay have
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-21
White Hall

A number in this vicinity are attend
ing the meetings at the Baptist church
in Leon, and several have protested
Christ as their Savior, and three have
been baptized to arise and walk in the
newness of life. The meetings are still
going on and it is not known when they
will close. We hope that everyone
that processes Christ will pray for the
salvation of souls and that many NAV
be brought to Christ.
Mrs. S. J. Connolly started from Leon
Dec. 4th and arrived at her new home
in Connecticut on the 9Th, stopping of
at Chicago and New York to see the
sights. In New York she writes that
the street cars run underground and
sidewalks travel around the city.
They all took ride on the big Atlantic
ocean and they can look on the ocean
at any time. Mr.. Connolly had rented a
house all furnished, together with fine
piano which will he nice for the
children as they are so fond Of music.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-21
Christmas at the Churches.

AT the NJ. E. church on Sunday even
ing delightful Christmas exercise will
be given, one Of the features being
''The Ten Virgins in costume, under the
direction of Mrs. Pitcher. There will
be program consisting of rccitations,
songs and numerous drills, the church
will be appropriately decorated, and
the big Christmas tree will be electric
ally lighted and some new ideas will
be used to please the children.
The Christian Sunday School will pre-
sent the beautiful cantata, The Christ
mas Fairy" together with program Of
recitations and songs. They will have
no tree, but big fountain will contain
a treat for all the scholars. On account
of it being Sunday evening, no presents
will be distributed except the treat for
the children. The, church will be elab-
orately decorated with beautiful Christ
mas bells.
At the Presbyterian church Sunday
evening there will be program of
recitations, songs and dialogues and a
great big tree loaded with gifts from
Santa Claus.
The Baptist church will have their
exercises on Saturday evening, Christ
mas tree for the children and an appro-
pirate program for the occasion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-21
Bunker Hill.

The Y.P.C G. U. was we'll attended
Sunday evening several from Terre
Hantc being present at the meeting
after which the meeting was taken
charge OF by brother Ellers.
Everybody is invited to be ut prayer
meeting Thursday evening; brother Van
Wrinkle will take charge of the meet
ing.
Jennie Smith is staying with her
sister while her brother is helping saw
wood.
Fred Wions made flying trip to
Decatur Monday.
John swith is good hand to take
care of horses, if you don't believe it
boys ask Henry Rauch.
Henry Wion was Decatur caller
Monday.
Cart Elers breaches at the Wion
school house Dec. the 81.
Mr.. John Wion and wife returned
home Monday from visit with their
daughter Mrs. Craft.
Belle and Jennie Smith called at Fred
WioD's Monday.
Bina Wion and Belle Smith called at
Frank Spurriers Friday, and Bina
purchased couple of extra large blue
turkeys.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-21
Salem

r. I. Richard and wife visited Sun
day at NJ. Linden's.
Mrs. Charley Hall came last week for
an extended visit with her parents
George Carter and wife.
Miss Myrgie Mills, of Leon, visited
the past week with her sister, Mrs
Bert Davis.
Quite number from this place were
Leon visitors Saturday.
Mrs. B. o. Pryor visited one day last
week with her mother at Akron, Mo.
Misses Myrgie Mills and Maude
Slower visited Sunday at Harve Nc
Daniels
Oracle Dale spent Saturday night
and Sunday with Lestia Linden.
Frank Alldredge, of Leon, was ii
these parts Sunday.
Tom Fox and 7. L. Wynne were
Pleasanton callers Saturday.
The friends of George Davis will be
glad to Learn he is able to be out again
The young folks of this place have
been making good use of the ice during
the fine weather.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-21

dissolved partnership. The latter is
contemplating moving to southern Mo-,
in the near future.
Manchester Bros. sawed wood with
their steam saw for Mrs. Cation the last
week.
L. A. Durell bought couple of fine
Jersey COWS last week from G.. p. Camp
bell, of Davis City.
Frank Alldredge is husking corn for
Frank Hickman down on Eden prairie.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-21
There Is a Santa Claus.


is santa Claus myth!
Is it irreligious to tell the little
child there is Santa Claus? 1t is
better to tell the exact truth and dispel
the happy illusion of childhood? Old
Santa has withstood the assaults of his
enemies for many years and he is more
firmly introduced in the hearts of the
people both old and young to day than
ever before. We all believe in great
many things we have never seen, and
why not believe in Santa Claus?
We celebrate Christmas as the natal
day of Christ, whose whole life was
devoted to doing good, and who taught
the doctrine of self sacrifice in order
that we might make others happy.
AS this day approaches, the whole
world is moved by the Chrstly spirit
of making others happy, and this is q
real Santa Claus, no matter what form
it takes, no matter whether we picture
it in the form of jolly old man with a
string of reindeers, and a sleigh loaded
with toys, or whether we assume to be
strict truth tcllers and make the little
ones happy from Il Christmas tree, the
fact remains that there is something
in the very air at Christmas time that
moves everybody to open their hearts
and their pocket books that even the
DID, miserly, skin flint cannot resist.
There is something telling every
body to make some one happy, and it is
this intangible, invisible something
that is the real Santa Claus. And you
can no more dispel or drive it into
oblivion than you can dispel or drive
the sun shine, or stop the rain which
refresl. es vegetation.
This old Santa Claus spirit is the
most wonderful thing in the world.
The little child who thoroughly believes
in a materialized Santa Claus is
thoroughly happy in that belief
Next year the child will realize that
| there is no flesh and blood Santa Claus
but it will be just as happy notwith-
standing it's better knowledge and will
be enthused with the spirit for making
somebody else happy.
Some time after Christmas is passed
you will say "well l have spent more
money and time on Christmas presents
this year than can afford and l wont
do it again" but you will, you will do
the same thing over next year and the
year after and all the years to come.be-
cause the spirit Of Santa Claus will
have hold of you and you can't resist
him. There is Santa Claus "You bet
|-Creston American.