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The Press., 1907-11-20
Behind the Guns.

My proudest boast" said the lec- turer. who expected his statement to be greeted with cheers, lis that l was one of the men behind the guns"
 "H0w many miles behind" piped voice in the galIery.-London Answers.
The Press., 1907-11-20
Worse Than SimpIe.

Wijjit-I am going to buy place in the country and raise chickens and pigs. l will get up before day and get my appetite by working in my garden. The simple life for me. Mijjit-That Is not the simple life. That's foolish St. Louis Post Dispatch.
The Press., 1907-11-20
Right overstrained turns to wrong Spanish PrOverb.

There is nothing better for stomach troubles than KoDoL, which contain the same juices found in healthy stomach. KoD is offered on guaranteed plan for the relief of heart burn, fatulence, sour stomach, belching of gas, nausea, and all stomach troubles. So at times when you don't feel just right, when you are drowsy after meals, and your head aches or when you have no ambition, and are cross and irritable, take little KoDoL. It digests what you eat. It will make you healthy. Sold by finders JacobSe n.
The Press., 1907-11-20
GnA AihsAna,..ar

'I suppose it's always hog killing time in your town, Miss Packer" |" sneered the New Yorker z..f 'Oh,. yes,". replied the fair visitor from Chicago, but don't let that keep you from visiting us. We always pro tect our guests. Philadelphia Press.
The Press., 1907-11-20
Harmless Then.

Mother ito future .son-in-law)-I may tell you that. though my daughter is we'll educated, she cannot cook. Flu tuPe SOn-in-law-That doesn't matter much so. long as she doesn't try.- Fliegende Blatter, s
The Press., 1907-11-20
Sure Thina.

''I wish 1 knew how to make a bar. rel of money"
 "I'll tell you how"
 "How?'' z
 "Spend keg in adyertising."-Lo vile Courier-J Journal. a~ ..
The Press., 1907-11-20

''So Jacks been u4au~ secretary and treasurer of the company, has he?" "Yes. He has to copy all the letters and take all the deposits to the bank. and, oh, Mary, I'm so proud of himw -Harper's Bazaar.
The Press., 1907-11-20
sRind R,,zzIa

"Papa." said little Jamie, "why does birdies go lookin' for woyms to eat when they can lay theirselfs egg and eat that? Eggs is nicer than woymS."
The Press., 1907-11-20
EconomicaI.

'sT believe I have found the prize woman economist" said an east side baker the other day. 'She has just moved into my neighborhood, and understand the family Is by no means poor. The wife came into my place Monday and bought dozen small cakes. I supposed they were for tea that evening. Imagine my astonish- ment when she came back Friday evening carrying small paper sack, from the depths of which she carefully drew forth three of the identical cakes I had sold her four days before. Nod ding her head toward them, as she set them down on the counter before me, she said sweetly, Won't you please ex- change these for some fresh ones? at the same time indicating a batch that I had brought from the oven not half an hour before"
 "Well, what did you do?' asked the bakers sympathetic friend.
 Do? I gave her three of the fresh ones.,. think must have been mes- merized. Next thing know she will be. bringing back the. bread crusts to have. new loaves put inside them.'- <. Columbus Dispatch.
The Press., 1907-11-20

"I'm saddest when have indiges. tion, say many with weak stomachs. Get rid of your stomach trouble by using Mi-o-na. Cure guaranteed or money refunded. 5Oc box Anderl Jacobsen,
The Press., 1907-11-20

De Wits Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve penetrates the pores thoroughly cleanses and is healing and soothing. Good for piles, Sold by finders Jacob
The Press., 1907-11-20
Curtis Wood Yard

Having purchased the Wood Yard, Flaming. Saving and Carpet Cleaning business Of E. E Butterheld. am ready for business. at the new location on South street, opposite Demond's lumber yard. D. H. CURTIS.
The Press., 1907-11-20

THERE IS No USE FIGHTING NATURE - Dr. Kennedy's4 Favorite Remedy does nothing of that kind. It acts tenderly and in sympathy with what Nature Is try ing to accomplish. Do you have tr' uble with digestion, your liver or kidn 'ye ? Does rheumattem pain and rack your Is you. head thick and heavy? It will charm. away these ailmsn's almost ere you are aware. .~s. 13
The Press., 1907-11-20
How She Helped.

A servant girl who had been through the mill before was being cross ex- amined the morning after her new engagement. Said her mistress:
 "And did your last mistress assist you in cooking, Maggie?' x "Weel, aye, in a way she did," ad- mitted Maggie.
 "How did she do it. nowT' asked hel mistress.
 By stoppin' oot O the kitchen mem," was Maggie's retort, and the mistress gracefully retired ::
The Press., 1907-11-20

ENGRAVED Cards furnished at The 11 Press on1ce-50 cards and script plate % cents; 50 cards and Old English plate from 31.5O hn &2En
The Press., 1907-11-20

If you have anything to say to 2 mule. say it to his tace:-Chicago News.
The Press., 1907-11-20

QeWitt's Little Early Risers are the best pills made. They do not gripe. Sold by finders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-11-20
HOw's This 2

We OfYer One Hundred Dollavs Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. E. CHENEY 6 CO.,, Toledo, O.
 We, the undersigned. have known F. J. Cheney for the last 16 years, and believe him pc feetly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by Ghis firm.
The Press., 1907-11-20

Camilla broke in upon this silent chant of adoration.
 "I shouldn't think you could bear to part with it," she said, giving the samovar an appreciative little pat.
 "Well, l don't exactly like to-" ha
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-26
suhatitnta. For Timber.

The cause OF the PREDICATE waste Of
the American forests IL found In the
eupldity OF private numbering interests
with eyes only for present profits and
none for future welfare. But this Is of
little concern except as suggesting ac-
ton for the preservation OF the timber
still standing. The more important
fact b that the maximum yield Of for.
est pFodncts has been reached. that the
output IL hereafter decreased and that
consumers OF wood will shortly be
driven by reason Of its scarcity and In.
craaslnG cost to md and adopt salts.
factory substitutes. On this point the
Iron Trade Review says:
IN the building operations OF the future
concrete viii play tn important part In
all the more extensive undertakings In
connection with the strength Riving steel
bar. Tile and other clay products are 70
ana more general use. The steel cross
tie. despite occasional setbacks, Is well
on Its way 10 widespread adoption. and
tire wooden railway car WIN soon be q
relic Of an experimental past. Steal IL
already in wide faVer for walla, as metal
Hath and ceilings. Substitutes for wood
are being found on every hand. for the
most part In aome form OF steel which Ii
commended by the increasing ease and
ohoapheas by which II can be turned into
any nniahed form desired.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-26

Ia another column IL publiahed
the community property Law passed
~ the Legislature. Just why or how
snoh = blIl could pass lsglslature
body h dfgicult matter 90 solve; bat
u did pass and II now q law which
Will 0ompllomte th0 settlement of, and
tis up, Estates IN some cases tor lona
term Of years. In case = parent dies
leaving minor hslFs, one half OF tho
commaaity property IL tied up until
the minors become OF age, titles may
b complicated and ~ come cases
heavy losses might OCCUR under the
administration OF the law. Where
there IL no issue the property clearly
Roes 10 the surviving husband or wife
h ease II has not been otherwise dis
posed OF by will. In such cases the
survivor might % done an lniustlce
BY having the property devised to
others and In case Of having blood de-
sOendsnt heirs 90 avoid complications
u would DO we'll Tor both husband
aud vile 10 make Wills devlslnR
their community property. The i'm
porlAnee Of this is such that none
should neglect making willie ~ they
have children aud own property.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-26
naalae.s 20 Er-solaler..

ANA4AAAAN4 A1aA AAA7A%4fA@A&AN4
Foos of mnltaEism win naturally dis
trust any. measure TO make the army
attractive 20 young men. Perhaps It IL
not calculation which now moves the
British army authorities TO train the
soldisr In some branch Of employment
which be can follow to advantage after
quitting the eolors. The government
Il planning TO furnish Instructors in
agriculture 10 regiments in garrison at
bone. Instruction In telegraphy Ii also
to BE- systemizsd under the guidance
Of the British army council The plea
h made By the advocates Of these de
paFtures from the old routine that II
win help ex-soIdieFS to secure employ
ment az the time Of discharge.
In antebeIlum days there was a say
Ing current In the regular army to the
eRect that the American soldier would
staFys before he'd work. That type
has gone ont. The soldier OF today
viii work II be gets a chance. That IL
where militarism comes In. II young
man has no trade to fail back upon his
GFst romantic trip I'm the army will be
duplicated, and the army may be glad
% have him stay. II has been proposed
10 teach young men useful trades while
In the service in order to give them an
interest in life and keep them from dis
sipation. Such q course would be like
~ 70 hasten their return 70 civil life, 20
that what would work at one stage to
attract q good class Of recruits would
lose them to the service after they be-
came efficient soldiers. At present a
tour In the ranks Of the United States
army 10 good business training for a
certain large class Of young men. II
h said that street car lines in cities
contiguous TO army posts are manned
to q great extent by discharged regu-
lar soldiers. As conductors they can
maintain order and have at least the
average Of honesty with more than the
average OF courtesy and self control.
II 20 long step toward the worst evils
Of mllltaFism when wide awake young
man with a gun in his hand fears to
Z lay II down lest he starve or have his
position In life degraded. II Is really
= public rather than an army question
whsther the soldier In time OF peace
shall be prepared at government OK.
pense for his return to civil life.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-26

Work ON the restoration Of the Cam
panile az Venice was held up q whole
year because critics charged that the
methods adopted were inartistlc and
the material used was interior. One
wonders after reading OF the exhaus-
tive inquiry which consumed twelve
month whether the precautions taken
will result In as durable a JOB as the
original. concerning which there prob
ably never was question raised owing
10 tho fact that the men who bossed
thlngs in tho middle ages were dis
posed to look upon sighting work in
public buildings as a criminal offense.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-26
RoNAPART,a suRPRIsE.

On June 2 Mr.. Bonapart, haed Of
the Department of justice. under The
pEodding Of incessivs articles In the
New York World and other news
papers that he was slow aud behind
the times ~ trust buster, said:
''in some cases where continuous
violations 0f the Iaw inolve large
number Of Illegal sets, each one Of
them criminal, the fines which can
be imposed have proved suefflcisHt
deterrent. Bat ~ other cases It ~
the opinion Of most prosecuting
OfiiOsFs that the law can be much more
clearly and effectively enforced
through the imprisonment Of In
dividual defendants. "
That indicated that the Attorney
General intended 10 try his hand at
pntting some of the bad trust
aud corporation magnates, includ-
Ing such IN undesirable citizen as
Mr.. Hartman behind the bars II
he could convince a jury he was as
binak ~ painted BY President
Roosevelt and others.
Bat on June President Roosevelt,
the Cabinet oonouFrinR, took the
wind out OF the Attorney General n
sails BY deciding that Mr.. Hartman.
although branded rs . lawbreaker
and q most undesirable citizen, could
not b. proceeded against criminally.
This decision Of all the principal
leaders OF the Republican party was
evidently q tub thrown to tha Wall
street whale where the stock market
was diaorRAnized and needed q tonic
10 prevent disaster.
The trouble with Attorney General
BonapaFte was--he II nov unde-
ceived--that he, like others, had
taken President Roosevelt seriously
~ ready TO 90 TO extremes TO curb
the trust magnates and control the
railroad managers. lie had evil
dautiy oEtooked The fact that PFeni.
dent Roosevelt 10 bis correspond enes
With Mr.. Hartman had declared
that ''y0u and are practical men, !"
willie BonapaFte evidently thought the
President vas an iconoclast aud
ready to MASKS thing right and left.
Practical politicians don't work
that way.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-26

The lesson which laanOh owners
nhoald heed from the explosion which
came 20 near causing four deaths on
The lAks Monday night, Il care IN
leaking after their gasoline tanks and
pipes. The explosion was the direct
result Of = lSaky pipe which allied
the bottom Of the launch with GAso.
lins and y lighted match did the reat.
TIA detective tank or pipe 10 70.
ap0nsihls fOr such accidents IN nest
oasss aud launch owners should make
frequent examinations 20 $50 that
these ere in order.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-26

The Spokesman. Review has taken
CoeaF d'Alans In Out Of the cold and
nalls u ''apokana's lake subuTbY''
How kind Of Spokane to adopt us rs
one ~ It's own, and not surprising. that
the city by the fRllS has reached
the so, 900 mark when II can absorb
such chunks OF population as Occur
a'Aleale. when II Gomez to husellna
for her oun SpOkane takes the bak.
ery.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-26

President Itooacvslt's trip down the
middle Mississippi river with the
members OF the inland waterways com
mission will not aRord him any par
ticular opportunity to shoot big game.
but II he looks sharp he may get to
spear 4 catfish as big as Secretary
Taft, for the Mississippi Is the home
Of tho big cat That appears to be the
only sort OF large native game sin
uneonquered b. Mr.. Roosevelt.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-26

AZ Ast We understand the numerous
ploes against the cars nfSA HIS Inn
psriAl majesty. Il seems. has the vicious
habit Of singing sentimental songs TO
hAs friends.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-26

Tho people Of the Inland Empire
DO not appreciate the full value Of
this climate until thay Rad Of the tar
RHO hsas savss uhlch pas over the
sastsrn states. leaving = long list Of
deaths In thsiF uake. We sometimes
complain Of ia being warm, but
deaths from heat are rare In this taV.
OFed cline. Since Sunday the hsat
has killed many PEOPLE In PittsbarR
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-26

ne wealthy men who have 20 hber.
aiiy endowed colleges cannot be ex
peeeea 10 read al the commencement
essays to see whether they are getting
returns on thelr money.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-26

That inch added 10 the stature OF
West Point cadets win shut out the
NapoleOna. the Phsis sheridans and the
ice wheelers frOm,the United States
army o. the future unless they climb
me bach stairs.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-26

King Edward VII. b to have a real
castie In Spain. He Il one OF the vsEy
fsw men who ever realized,on such an
investment.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-26

The City Drug store haa secured {
beautiful nsw fountain for their sum-
maE trade.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-10

Damon's Colored Musicl Comedy Co.
were at Chronicle Hall last night ana
gave as satisfactory performance as
was ever given in Chronicle hall. The
house was interested all the evening, at
times was almost boisterous with
applause. Every number on the pro-
gram received recall.
Mr.. Damon himself is musical marvel
and his violin playing was easily the
best ever given here by a colored
artist. He could have held the stage
for half the evening, 80 appreciative
was his audience. jeff Webb and
Charlie Edwards, comedians and song
and dance performers, were everything
that was claimed for them. Miss
Damon has high soprano voice under
fine control and sings like nightingale.
The Allyne Sisters made big hit with
their songs and pretty dancing. The
closing banjo medley by the entire
company alone was worth the price.
It is jolly rare treat eKalb, Ill,
Evening Chronicle, Oct. 81, 1906.
At Van Werden's Opera House Sat-
lurday, Oct. 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-10

r. E. Fisher, Frank Hansell and T. J.
Donahue have organized a corporation
under the provisions of chapter 1,
title TX Of the code of Iowa and acts
amendatory thereto and the business
heretofore conducted by r. E. Fisher,
will now be conducted as the Fisher
Hansell & Co. The new corporation is
capitalized for $500. Mr.. Fisher will
be president, and Mr.. Hansell secretary,
and Donahue treasurer of the new orga-
nization. Mr.. Fisher will manage the
business. He has succeeded in build
ing up splendid business in Mt. Ayr
and has recently found it necessary to
rent another room in order to carry
sufficient stock to accommodate the
growing trade. The room Immediately
south of the one now occupied by Mr..
Fisher will soon be ready for occu-
pancy.-Mt. Ayr Record-News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-10

W. Fl. Space, member of Co. L, Bird
Iowa Cavalry who went to the war
from this county in 1861 visited a
couple Of days in this city the latter
part of last week. Comrade Space was
raised by the late Allan Pryor, and this
is the first time he has been back to
Iowa since he left here As years ago.
He now resides at Grand Ledge, Mich,
and was at Fairfield last week to attend
the reunion of his regiment, and Capt.
J. D. Brown brought him home with
him. Mr.. Space has promised to attend
the next reunion which will be held in
this city next fall.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-10

Monday evening, October 18th, sur
prise was planned on Mr.. and Mrs. W.
The mail carriers and their wives were
present. Mr.. Perdew was completely
surprised tbut enjoyed himself to the
full extent all evening. Those present
report good time. The evening was
spent in music and social conversation.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Claude Beck and son Ralph, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. Beck, Mr.. and Mrs. Harl
Williamson, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Allen,
Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Howell, Mrs. N. A.
Frazier.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-10

Elder E. M. Romine, pastor of the
Christian church in this city, who was
recently employed as pastor for the
coming year, sprung surprise on the
congregation Sunday when he rendered
his resignation as pastor and will preach
his farewell sermon in this city next
Sunday. He contemplates engaging in
evangelistic work until the first of the
year when he will enter Drake Univer-
sity. When he removed to Des Moines
q few weeks ago he intended entering
at the fall term but circumstances arose
which prevented it. His resignation
will be received with regret, but he
says he felt that the church should
have pastor who could devote all his
time to the charge and this he did not
feel like doing the coming year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-10

A most enjoyable surprise was planned
and carried out by Mrs. S. ]. Chastain
on Tuesday, October 9Th, at the home Of
Willis Shinn, it being his sister Alice's
birthday. About twenty guests with
we'll filed baskets, presents and flowers
helped her celebrate. -Four nice cakes
were in evidence at the beginning.
Miss Alice entertained by reading and
writing in tho raised letters, and her
cheerful and pleasing talk, in the new
home. Her mother was most agreeable
hostess and the twin girls added much
to the pleasure of the guests.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-10

A number of friends of MIR. and Mrs.
Orien Keller gave them little surprise
Sunday and a most pleasant and enjoy
able day was spent. The afternoon was
spent in good old chats and plenty of
music. Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Freely Beavers, of Woodland; Mr..
and Mrs. G. A. Offield and Mrs. j. w.
Dickson, OF Locksprings, Mo-; Mr.. and
Mrs. W. II. Elwell, Miss Ella Bright,
Mr.. Willis Shin, Mr.. Lloyd Watson and
James Williamson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-10

Sheriff T. E. Wallace has sold his res
idence property in east Leon to gentle
man named Rizer, from Fredericksburg,
Iowa, for $4,000, and this week purchas-
ad the residence and 10 acre tract
owned by Carl Eals in west Leon, for
S3,250, the deal being made by A. M.
Pryor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-10

Mrs. George Bason, of Tuskeego, has
sent us $500 to be applied on the GEM
etery sidewalk fund, and the money has
been paid to the committee. F. NJ, Os-
borne, of Leon, has also donated $1.75
to the fund.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-10

Gospel service of song began at the
Hickory Grove school house, 3 miles
northwest of Decatur City on Tuesday
evening, Oct. 8th. Preaching at 1880.
Come to this great gospel feast. Bring
song books. Come praying, believing,
and God will bless you.
JAS. A. ARMSTRONG.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-10

Mr.. G. Doss Mcdowell, of Davis City,
and Lulu Grace Ironsides, we're married
at the home of the brides father, James
Ironsides, in this city, last Wednesday
evening, the ceremony being performed
by Rev. W. e. Kunz. Many friends Of
these young people extend congratula-
tinnS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-10

We owe our readers an apology this
week for the scarcity of news, as we
have an unusually large number Of
advertisements, and as we are short
two printers this week it was impossible
to print extra pages. Several interest
ing articles which should have appeared
this week are unavoidably crowded
OUT
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-10

Do you know that Pinesalve Carboliz.
ed acts like poultice in drawing out in
famation and poison? 1t is antiseptic
For cuts, burns, eczema. cracked hands
it is immediate relief. Is cts. Sold by
w. G. Stempel & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-10

P. G. Harris, of Decatur township,
who sold his 100 acre farm northwest of
Leon, a few weeks ago to John Asher, of
Ringgold county, at $50 per acre, has
bought an 80 acre farm in Carroll coun-
ty at $95 per acre, and will move there
in the spring.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-10

John T. Caster and Asbury Johnson
last week purchased the Fed Gore meat
market and took possession Thursday
morning. They will continue the bust
ness at the same location under the firm
name of Caster & Johnson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-10

Mrs. James Bonner, of Burrell, was OPP
Grated upon at DR.. Layton's operating
rooms in this city Tuesday for tumor.
The patient stood the operation nicely
and is getting along as we'll as could be
asked for.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-10

Mrs. j. W. Crofford, of Lamont, was in
Leon the first of the week. She is max
ing an effort to secure a parole for her
husband, and is meeting with good sue
cess in having petition to the gov
ernor signed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-10

Having disposed of our hardware
business to VIM. Crichton & Son, we
desire to thank all our friends for the
liberal patronage they have accorded
us. We retire from business with the
best of feelings toward everyone, and
we bespeak for our successors a con-
tinuance of the same liberal patronage
which was given to us.
B. W. KRELBR & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-10

For SALE OR ExCHANGE-One three
year old registered Shropshire ram.
bought this ram at the state fair two
years ago. l can't use him any longer.
He is a fine ram. Also three extra
good ram lambs, nice big fellows and
will price them right.
3-tf W. WISE.