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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15
Oklahoma Letter.
Geary, Okla, August

Geary, Okla, August 6, 1907.
So many are writing of old reminis-
cences and letters from old friends
make me homesick to write once more
to The Reporter; and as we near the
close of life great many pleasant and
bygone memories come to us in swift
recollection. l always remember old
Mrs. Lubbock (she wasn't old then)
what beautiful pleasant countenance
was her portion when | used to notice
as she and her three little girls passed
by on the camp ground at the old fash
Toned campmeetings held in the days
before the civil war, and by the way
those meetings were just as stirring in
enthusiasm. Well this is bug year
again in Oklahoma-bugs of all kinds
and colors Imaginable. 1t has been dry
in this section of Oklahoma for five
weeks but had good rain the Sd which
revived all growing crops. Last year
we had ffty-fve big rains that l kept
account of. Two or three years ago
said | would like to see what Oklahoma
could do if she got plenty of rain, we'll
l saw. planted some Jim corn and it
grew so tall couldn't reach the ears,
and when | did get them there was not
grain of corn on the cob, it grew so
fast the grains did not have time to
form. | suppose you have all heard the
Arkansas pumpkin story about how the
vines grew so fast they dragged the
little pumpkins to death: but here it
was quite different, the little pumpkins
were just ahead waiting and ready to
catch on, we'll anyway ours grew up the
apple trees and tried to get in the
kitchen door. That happened last year,
but this happened this year-a passer
by remarked what nice clean garden
you have Uncle john" Wouldn't that
casual remark cause people to smile
some who knew him back in old Decatur
Well mustn't forget the big oat story
James Dobson told, or the Reporter
told it for him; j. D. says he can beat it
Just little earlier in the season as he
saw in Comanche county, Oklahoma, in
March, oats three feet high and all
headed out, and he told this before he
went fishing the Fourth, believe he
| suppose my son Stephen is in Iowa by
this time as he started Sunday of this
week. He may boom Oklahoma, but he
says he doesn't have to for she booms
/ herself. Our town was on a boom in
I Uhe spring, but the Touring mill has
shut down and is in the receivers hands
The brick plant, electric and ice plants
are idle. The city council will not let
the ice plant have city water at 10c per
1000 gallons, they ask 15c. J. D. is a
councilman and he was never givein-
sky at all nor ever writes to his friends
Some time ago he received letter and
some pictures of old familiar faces from
an old friend, Frank Close, which he APP
preciated very much but never told him
SO. The trials, ups and downs and ac-
cidents which has happened to us since
l last wrote you, the weather is too hot
to write about. 102 in the shade col
lapses my brain SO it is in storm; will
close these hurried lines for this time
hoping to see you all again.
KATE STRONG,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15
The Limit OF Life.

The most eminent medical scientists
are unanimous in the conclusion that
the generally accepted limitation of hui
man life is many years below the at
tainment possible with the advanced
knowledge of which the race is now
possessed. The critical period, that de-
termines it's duration, seems to be be-
tween so and 60; the proper care of the
body during this decade cannot be too
strongly urged; carelessness then being
fatal to longevity. Natures best help
er after so is Electric Bitters, the scien-
titic tonic medicine that revitaIizes
every organ of the body. Guaranteed
by L. P. Van Werden druggist. SOC.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15
Home Treatment
for Women
The Prescription OF Great physl-
clan
VALUE PROVEN
During Twenty Years Of Actual
Practice.

Probably one of the most successful
medical specialists in the treatment of
women's diseases was DR.. Pengelly.
He formulated Zoa-Phora by using
number of medical ingredients, which
experience had shown him to be the
best, and combined them in just the
right proportions to produce the desired
effect on woman's delicate organism.
During more than twenty yeras of
actual medical practice, he invariably
prescribed Zoa-Phora for the alienation
of pain and for the permanent restora-
ton of health to sick and ailing women.
Success to marked degree attended
his treatment or all those diseases and
arrangements of the genital organs
which are peculiar to women only. 1t is
not necessary to enumerate here the
various forms of weakness and disease
all women know what they are
which DR.. Pengelly treated so success
fully by the use of Zoa-Phora.
Further proof Of these statements, if
desired, and more detailed information
as to the results obtained from the use
of Zoa-Phora, can be obtaind by writing
the Zoa-Phora Company, Kalamazoo,
Mich. They will gladly answer all
inquiries and will send you copies Of
letters from many women who volunteer
words of praise for the doctors treat
ment. Within short time the demand
for Zoa-Phora, brought about by the
recommendation of women who had
been blessed by it's use, became so
great that the doctor could not person.
ally attend each patient, and now Zoa-
Phora is being sold by reliable drug
gists nearly everywhere. 1t comes in
sealed, sterilized, dollar bottles already
prepared, and compounded in just the
right proportions. There can be no
mistake if you ask for Zoa-Phora.
In each package will be found copy
of "Dr. Pengelly's Advice to Women"
a medical book giving interesting and
instructive information about all
diseases of women, and the way to
successfully treat them in the privacy
of your own home. You need not tell
your troubles to anyone.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15
Men Past Sixty in Danger.

More than half of mankind over sixty
years of age suffer from kidney and
bladder disorders, usually enlargement
OF prostate glands. This is both pain
full and dangerous, and Foley's Kidney
Cure should be taken at the first sign
of danger, as it corrects irregularities
and has cured many old men of this dis
ease. Mr.. Rodney Burnett, Rockport,
Mo-, writes: 81 suffered with enlarged
prostate gland and kidney trouble for
years and after taking two bottles of
Foley's Kidney Cure, l feel better
than have for twenty years, although
am now 81 years DID,"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

W. K. Macy returned last week from
his trip to Hartford, Michigan, where he
went to visit his cousins, known to
Garden Grove people as the Merritt
sisters. He was accompanied by Miss
Kitty Kessler. Mr.. Macy says he had a
very pleasant trip, going trout fishing
and caught twenty-five and also went to
buckle berry swamp and brought quite
a lot home. Last October 10 while the
fruit was on the trees the temperature
went down to within ten degrees of
zero and heavy snow fell, freezing the
fruit and the trees solid. All the peach
trees were killed and large orchards
containing thousands of trees were
pulled up. Owing to the late spring
this year there is no fruit of other
varieties. He was accompanied home
by a niece Miss Irma Nickerson.-
Garden Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15
A Complaint.

Thread six cents? Oh, my; O, my;
Everything is awful high,
And the things you have to buy
Costs the most.
Papers tell of bargains great;
Seems like almost tempting fate
Not to buy them at such rate
AS they boast.
Vegetables, steaks and fruit,
Any price that it may suit
They may charge we'll not dispute.
But for thread!
We should rise up in our might,
Women should, and make a fight
For what we consider right,
AS we've said.
Never did we want to vote;
Never, never did we quote
Those who did, or even note
Their desire.
But when they our rights defy
Those who make thread prices high
Then we've got to. or they'll fly
Them up higher.
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

From the St. Joe papers we learn that
Mrs. Matilda Worden, now of that city,
but formerly of Lamont, was married at
her home at No. 1920 North Third street,
Sunday, August %, to Frank Mckee, of
Glenwood, Iowa. The bride and groom
We're sweethearts thirty-five years ago,
and became estranged. Since then
until few months ago, they had seen
nor heard anything of each other. Mrs.
Mckee's former husband died of ap-
oplexy in st. Joseph, about two years
ago.-Lamoni Chronicle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

W. A. Mcintosh came in Saturday,
limping and otherwise complaining as
result of runaway, which occurred
with team he was moving with the
first of the week. W. A was thrown of
the seat soon after the horses got a
good start and landed on his head and
shoulders, after which the mower pass
ed ovec him few times scaling pieces
of bark as it went. To add to his
trouble one hand became wrapped in
the lines and he was dragged for some
distance when luck favored him by the
other line wrapping around the hxb of
the wheel and stopped the team. While
it was close call and William got of
easy, it must have been good load for
to drag as long an object through the
stubble.-Grand River Local.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15
.Hn1ericdn
Surety
Company
OF neW York

is the largest Company in the
world whose sole business it is
to furnish Suretyship Bonds.
1t does rot engage in bank
or frost business, bot limits all
its operations to the broad field
of Suretyship.
This limitation, with its
large capital and Surplus Of
$5,00O,0OO, makes its sigma
ture on a bond far stronger
than any personal security that
can be offered.
The fact that the American
Bankers Association have
selected this Company as the
sole guarantor of the money
orders now being issued on
their form, shows its standing
with the leading finane;ers Of
the country.
When required to give seeur-
ity, whether in the shape of a
fidelity, official, court, contract,
probate Or license bond, applyto
AMERICAN SURETY co. OF NEW YORK.
Capital and Surplus S5,ooo,ooo
Spencer II. Amos, Atty,
Garden Grove.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15
Ten Years in Bed.

For ten years was confined to my
bed with disease Of my kidneys" writes
K. A. Gray, j. P. of Oakville, Ind. at
was SO severe that could not move
part of the time. | consulted the very
best medical skill available, but could
get no relief until Foleys Kidney Cure
was recommended to me. 1t has been
GOdSend to me-"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Roy Biddison of this city and Miss
Maude Moss, of near Goshen, were
united in marriage at the home of the
grooms parents in this city last Mon.
day evening, Rev. Lewis Weary officiat-
ing. The News congratulates the
happy couple and joins their many
friends in extending best wishes for
their future happiness and prosperity.
News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15
What New Jersey Editor says.

M. T. Lynch, Editor of the Phillips
burg, N. j., Daily Post writes: 81 have
used many kinds Of medicines for
coughs and colds in my family but
never anything SO good as Foley's Hon
ey and Tar. cannot say too much in
praise of it,"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Pineules for the kidneys strengthen
these organs and assist in drawing pois-
on from the blood, Try them for rheu-
,natism, kidney, bladder trouble, for
lumbago and tired worn out feeling,
They bring quick relief. Satisfaction
Guaranteed. w. G. Stempel & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15
regular as the SUM-

is an expression as old as the race. No
doubt the rising and setting of the sun
is the most regular performance in the
universe, unless it is the action of the
liver and bowels when regulated with
DR.. Kings New Life Pills, Guaranteed
by L. p. Van Werden druggist, 25c.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is sold
under positive guarantee to cure con-
stipation, sick headache, stomach
trouble, or any form of indigestion. If
it fails, the manufacturers refund your
money. What more can any one do,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15
Everybody Should Know"

says G. G. Hays, a prominent business
man of Bluff, Mo-, that Bucklens Ami
ca Salve is the quickest and surest
healing salve ever applied to sore,
burn or wound, or to case of piles.
I've used it and know what Tim talking
about" Guaranteed by L. p. Van Wer-
den druggist. 25c.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Constipation causes headache, nausea.
dizziness, languor, heart palpitation,
Drastic physics grippe, sicken, weaken
the bowels and don't cure. Doan's
Regulets act gently and cure constipa-
ton. % cents. Ask your druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Headache and constipation disappear
when Dades Little Liver Pills are used.
They keep the system clean, the stom-
ach sweet. Taken occasionally they
keep you we'll. They are for the entire
family. Sold by W. G. stempel & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

A St. Louis minister says that hell is
filled with peek-a-boo waists. Perhaps
if he resided there he'd heartily en-
dorse them. They could be made of
asbestos and trimmed with good inten-
tions, cut low with yoke Of the finest
deception. For morning sizzle they
should be just too sweet for anything.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Summer coughs and colds yield at
once to Bees Laxative Cough Syrup.
Contains honey and tar but no opiates,
Children like it. Pleasant to take. Its
laxative qualities recommend it to
mothers. Hoarseness, coughs, Group
yield quickly. Sold by W. G. stempel
e, Co
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Mrs. T. S. Duff was passenger to
Leon, Tuesday, to visit relatives a few
days and to consult physician in re-
gard to Mrs. Duff's health.-Cainsyille
News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

"Had dyspepsia or indigestion for
years. No appetite, and what l did eat
distressed me terribly. Burdock Blood
Bitters cured mel. H. Walker, Sun
bury, Ohio.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-08-15

Some men would rather lose a dollar
on horse race than win it at honest
labor.
Evening journal., 1907-12-20
THEATRICAL

1.-THE Great Divide" which viii be seen
FOR the first time i'm this city at the
Grand Opera House. Christmas matinee
and evening is both a romantic and a
problem play il has proved one Of the
greatest successes the New York stage
has known, having taxed the seating
capacity of tine Princess and Days tie
aires, successfully, for nearly two sea-
sons. The seat sale begins Monday morn
ing at O'Clock. The cast of the company
which is to present "rhe Great Divide" in
Wilmington, was selected and rehearsed
Evening journal., 1907-12-20

story ON eX-Secretary Of tie Treasury
Leslie At Shaw shaw Was Governor
of Iowa in 1898 and became excited
over he preNalence OF disease among
tile volunteers lie came on To see
General sternborg and told him Tic
trouble was due TO the Kind of food
furnished the troops by the govern
ment
ia Is Your duty General" ne declar
.ed. ito provide ample supplies of pep
SIM"
This was a new feature OF army 3iet
which had never been proposed Men
who can't digest the army ration. said
General Sternberg. "have ne right go
wear the uniform TO have provided
them with pepsin." the general added,
would be 10 furnish them With a
Evening journal., 1907-12-20

gle exhibition mis- Majesty onle won no
fewer than fourteen hrst prizes. I'm
1903 Doe captured five first prizes and
cups. I'm addition 90 numerous seconds
and thirds; in 1904 his prizes number
ed twenty. in 1905 he wan champion
plate. a challenge cup and eighteen
other prizes. including four hrsts. while
last year he took az the Smifh1eld show
ten nssis. nine breed' cups and ,latcs
Sis other prizes and several "hishiy
commended and every prize winner
he has bred himself
Evening journal., 1907-12-20
King Edward as a Farmer.
Westminster Gazette

Nestminster Gazette.
The rich crop of prizes which the
Kings cattle and sheep has won a. The
Bineiey Hall show Buckingham. Is tho
latest demonstration of his MA5esty's
Eiieeezs as Farmer of which he is
SO dcserVediy proud Wien the KING
beran breeding nearly forty years ago
the Sandringham farm lands were ia
BIZ almost hopeless condition. barren
and barely capable of cultivation. To-
day. according 10 Rider Hageard, lit
Is a wonderful farm for nowhere IS
SO much high bred fiock 70 be seen
on the same area But probably mo-
where VIII you nnd such an array OF
plates and cups won al shows as that
eshich ssndrinSham boasts. At a sin
Evening journal., 1907-12-20

During december / ann giving free
i,cr week viii furnish you nice watch
chain. ring bracelet clock cut glass
or any article m ,he iewclry line. Oxen
an account. Your credits good. H. $.
Mitchell. Seventh and Poplar streets
Evening journal., 1907-12-20

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNA
DOVER. Del, Dec. 2O-rhe Libe
Canning Company. the industry which
been secured to locate I'm Dover
conserve all kinds Of fruits and V
tables. by r. C. Wilson and other n
citizens, may secure some municipal
cessions. although none have yet
asked. IL IS proposed by Mr.. Wilson
others that Council be asked to pasi
minute exempting from taxation for
period Of five years. with the exception 4
water tax If city water is used, the plar
and property of the new company, which
viii give employment for almost the entire
year.
Evening journal., 1907-12-20

The pay anu WHO Owls ms Company.
"The Mysterious Burglar" begins a
3-days engagement at the Lyceum Decem-
Der %. a. 25 coming directly from the
Columbus Theatre. Chicago. The produc-
ton i'm it's entirety, the same players
singers-dancers ana scenic equipment as
seen I'm the Western metropolis viii he
presented at the Lyceum. 1.-THE Myster-
ious Burglar" offers a new melodrama'ic
conception. The story which is brim
fun of sensations climaxes and comedy
pivots about an old, blind miner who
makes fortune I'm the Alaskan gold
fields. and whose daughter is about 20
marry a worthless young fellow. During
the week the detectives Of the local police
force will be invited to view the melo-
Evening journal., 1907-12-20

Oklahoma has elected blind man to
the United states Senate. Yet he is hei-
Ter or than some of the other senatos
who can see, but won t-Roehester Her
AID
Evening journal., 1907-12-20
Womenls lad chIIa,s sIIppers.

Warm-lined Cloth slippers, felt or
leather soles .......-.........4 3c
Womcp's and Misses fur-lmed
wine or black Juliets .......... $50
Dolgevnle famous $3.50 felt and
velvet Juliets ................. e5e
Highest $500 grade fur trimmed
Juliets. in many pretty colors $3.50
Infants Patent Leather Button
shoes. 75c quality at acc; S1O0 and
SIPS quality at ................l5o
Evening journal., 1907-12-20
S. H. STATS
Holiday
Suggestions

In our large and carefully selected
stock numerous articles can be
found which will make very accep-
table. and at the Same time most
useful Holiday gifts.
Handkerchief for Men, Women
and Children.
centemeri Kid Gloves, Cape Gloves.
WooIen Gloves for Mon, Women and
children.
Ladies' Neokwear, Aprons, Fans.
Hosiery for Men, Women and Chill
dren
Ladies' rieatherbloom and ssteen
Skirts, Eiderdown Dressing Sac
CUES.
Dolls, Teddy Bears and Picture
Books for Children.
Infants Dresses, Caps, saeques,
&C.
Ladies' and chidren's Sweaters,
Golf Caps, Tam o. shaaters.
Cardigan Jackets, Knit Slippers
and Shawls.
Peeketbooks, Handbags, Sewing
Boxes.
Fancy Baskets, Holiday Novelties,
Toilet Sets, aud Umbrellas.
Evening journal., 1907-12-20
- lndnatrv M e. Enemnfio

drama and solve 10 they can the myster
of "The Mysterious Burglar" A
Evening journal., 1907-12-20
The Largest Tea
and Coffee House
in the United States

We have 300 stores selling our
teas and coffees. spices, extracts
and baking powder.
We know that we can save you
from 2S to 40 per cent. in your
household expenses. when you
take into consideration the quail
ity of our goods.
Ask to see our specials for the
holidays.
Evening journal., 1907-12-20
WoMENs HIGH GRADE SHOES.
unenualed at Their Prices.

S1.67 -Women's Button and Lace
Shoes in Box Calf, Patent Leather
and Wei Kid. $500, $3.50 and $500
Shoes Special at ............Sl .ol
97c-Women's Angora and Brazil
ian Kidssn Button and Lace Shoes,
81 .25 and $3.50 values ..........e &c
Women's $3.50 high-cut Napoleon
Gun Metal shoes. Specially priced
for this week .............. Y2.49
Women's $500 high-cut Tan Ma
poleons. Specially priced for this
week ................. .9Z.5o
Evening journal., 1907-12-20

women's Warm Cloth overgait-
ers .......-... -.-...--..--.- i5c
Babies 35c soft sole Boots and
Moccasins in pretty colors ......2ie
Evening journal., 1907-12-20

by Henry Miller who originally produced
the play and who owns this company.
Evening journal., 1907-12-20
MEMS WINTER SHOES.
MatehIess for Quality and Fit.

WatchIess Tor QuaIlty and TIT
$3.50 Box Calf, double sole, Laced
Shoes. thatn last the average man
over year; style 622, one of our
most popular shapes: this week S2.15
our Isl of Specials" have been in
such demand that we've been unable
to keep up the supply, and all be-
cause they're actual $3.50 grade
shoes; plenty here again at $3.50
Exceptional Values in Boys Shoes.
St45-Boys' $500 Box Calf Ex-
tension Sole Butcher Lace Shoes.
sizes 1 to s - .........S1.60
Evening journal., 1907-12-20
.Houae sIIppers for Men Ind ZOE.

House Slippers for Men and Boys.
Mems Tan and Black Romeos with
elastic sides, $3.50 quality at. SIC
Mems and Boys Imitation Alliga-
tor and Velvet slippers ........45e
S100 grades Tan and Black Leath-
er slippers ....................
Soft kid. flexible, turn sole, Tan
and Black Slippers ......... %. eoc
Regular $3.50 kid lined, hand turn
Slippers, 20 styles, at ........S1.25
$500 quality Romeo and low-cut
Slippers, a dozen nice styles at $3.50
Finest Alligator and Chrome Kid
Faust, Romeo and Opera slippers
at ................ ...... sizes
Evening journal., 1907-12-20

Infants Fur-bound Velvet-top
Bootees i'm many colors ........ 4Se
Mems and Women's Bedroom Slip
pers in variety Of pretty colors 23c
Evening journal., 1907-12-20

women's good quality 75c storm
Rubber Overshocs ............4S e
Womens and Child's Patent Edge
Lambs Wool Soies ............l4e
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-06-26
GEN. FUNsToN's ERROR.

1t seems to us that General Funston
was uuwise in giving as his reason for
refusing to turn out the troops at the
Preside III the Fourth of July cele.
brstIon in San Francisco. that he was
afraid of trouble at the hands of the
"unwhipped mob Later, in expIa.
nation of what he meant, he said that
the words "uuwhipped mob" had no
reference TO the labor unions nor to
the men now involved in the various
strikes; but were used in view of the
fact that he had received number of
threatening letters, some of which said
he would meet the fate of Stcunenbere
If he dared to parade his troops on
the streets of San Francisco And
further, that his refusal TO ioin the
parade was because not all the men
asked for are available, and the pa.
rading of the others is not advisable
for the reasons stated"
Now, of course, if General Funston
had so few troops that the parading of
them was inadvisable because of their
tewncss, that is good and sufficient
reason why he should decline to turn
ont for the parade. But it is a very
poor reason for him to give that he
was afraid Of some sort Of insult or
possible attempt upon his own life,
in view oil the letters he had received.
Ii General Funston had troops enough
to join IN the parade, 1T would be an
easy matter to prevent any particular
demonstration from an "'nnwhipped
mob or from any rowdy element. If
lie feared any demonstrations of the
kin,l it would have been easy enough
TO send cut few scouts or flanking
parties that would gather in any who
would attempt to insult OF assault the
troops as they marched along All such
riotous persons could be run in to the
Presidio and turned loose for the troops
10 toss in blankets after the parade
was over. That would have been a
sufficient punishment. But to show
anything that had even the slightest
hint of white feather in this con-