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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

What's in Thompson & Warmers
north display window? Don't you know?
Then you had better take few min
utes time and look at it, for it will
surely interest every man, woman and
child in all Decatur county,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

Ralph Sigler and G. M. Keller had
quite an exciting runaway few miles
southwest of Leon last Saturday. They
were driving one of Sigler's teams
hitched to top buggy and when near
the Little river bridge on the Davis
City road the team became frightened
and ran away, tearing loose from the
buggy and partially demolishing it, but
both men managed to jump in tine to
escape any injury.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

On account of his increasing business
S. e. CARRIER, the east side photog-
rapher, has employed Hal Gates as an
assistant and can thus turn out all
work promptly.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

j. w. Clark, who lives on the Mitten
farm between Leon and Decatur City
made record one day last week in
husking corn, gathering and hauling
1876 bushels in one day and shoveled it
all in the crib except the last load.
Who can beat this record?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

The workmen on the new court house
worked all day Sunday putting on the
concrete on the roof, as it is getting
late and in order to get the building en-
closed before cold weather every day
must be utilized. The roof is we'll along
now and few more days will make it
safe.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

Mrs. James G. Springer gave an
afternoon reception at her home in
north Leon last Monday afternoon in
honor of her sister, Mrs. l. 7. Flint, of
Eldon, and her neices, Mrs. W. N.
James, of Merida, Yuccatan and Mrs.
E. M. Noble, of Big Piney, Wyoming. A
large number of ladies attended and
enjoyed pleasant. afternoon, delicious
refreshments being served.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

William Hamilton, of Davis City, who
was recently shot by DIR. J. w. Wales,
was operated upon in this city Monday
the physicians making an effort to re-
move the bullet, but were unsuccessful.
They found that the bullet had enter
ed the chest cavity instead of being
lodged in his shoulder and thought
best not attempt it's removal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

have three Decatur county farms
and brick business block in Leon
which l will sell and take in payment
checks, cashiers certificates, or other
bankable paper.
lift. G. M. KELLER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

l am now fully prepared to do all
kinds of photo enlarging by the Bishop
patented process, the finest thing in
existence. Can. enlarge any photo
graph and give you an exact photo.
graphic reproduction any size you de.
sire. guarantee absolute satisfaction
13-tf s. e, CARRIER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

There will be an entertainment. fol-
lowed by box supper, held at Crown
Chapel on Friday evening, Nov. 18th,
the proceeds to go to the church. The
program will appear next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

Vim. Biggs has commenced doing ad-
ditional excavating in the basement of
his big block at the northwest corner
of the square and when finished the
basement will be fitted up for use as
roller skating rink.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

David Shaw, of Grand River, has
leased the Pickering blacksmith shop
on the east side of the square and takes
possession this week. He has been
running shop at Grand River for a
number Of years and is said to be a
first-class iron worker and horse sheer
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

Superintendent W. G. Throop, of the
Burlington lines was in Leon last
Thursday, making trip over the Gains
vile branch. For some time the con-
nections at Leon have been delayed
nearly every day, the Des Moines train
being held for the St. Joe train from
thirty minutes to an hour, often caus-
ing them to miss connections at Van
Vert. Supt. Throop gave orders that
hereafter the Des Moines train would
not'be held over fifteen minutes and it
is now leaving the St. Joe passengers
nearly every day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

For SALE:-Stock of merchandise
about $4,000 in small town, good loca-
ton, stock is clean and in good shape.
A bargain. For particulars call or adj
dress this office. 1O-4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

Take, look at Thompson & Warmers
north window. They have something
there which will interest you.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

Sankey Bros. still have choice young
nursery stock of all kinds. Leave or
ders at Van Werdens.,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

Don't come to Leon without taking a
look at the north window at Thompson
& Warmers store. They have some
thing on display in the window which
will be worth your time seeing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

Miss Marion stookey, Icons talented
elocutionist, has again been employed
to drill the Garden Grove contestants
in the state high school oratorical
contest.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21
piano Tuninu.

Having permanently located at Leon
in the piano tuning business, parties
desiring my services can leave word at
W. A Alexander's. Best Of references.
Satisfaction always guaranteed.
5-tf CHAs. w. HAyER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

Are you from Missouri and have to
be shown? Then go to the opera
house Saturday night and see "a Mis-
souri, Swede." Do you enjoy good
hearty laugh? Then do not fail to see
w. M. Belcher in IA Missouri Swede'
at the opera house.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

Henry Often is improving the looks
of his meat market by painting things
up both inside and out. He believes i'll
keeping every thing neat and clean if it
does cost some money.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

A fine little daughter was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Hill, of east of Leon
Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

You can still get all kinds of nursery
stock of Sankey Bros. Leave orders at
Van Werden's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

Regular meeting of Leon Chapter RIA.
M. this wednesday, evening, and every
member is requested to be present.
Election of officers and other bust
ness. f. A. BOWMAN, II. p.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

The w. r. c. will meet on Saturday
at their usual place and the president
request that all members be present at
this meeting.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

The oreratic and fashionable event
of next week is the appearance of the
beggar Prince Opera Company in
a series of New Operas. This is indeed
musical treat for our people. AS this
company is so well known, it would be
reiteration to add words about their
ability and reputation. 1t suf1ices to
say, however, that perusal of this
company will elicit at once the interest
of the theater goer. One night Tues
day Nov. 26. In Chimes of Normandy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

Having rented the Pickering black
smith shop, am prepared to do all
kinds of blacksmith work. 1857
DAVID SHAW.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

We. have complete line of queens
ware, graniteware and kitchen utensils.
~ VIM. CREIGHTON g. Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

For SALE-My seven room cottage,
known as the Owen property. Has
furnace, electric lights and water.
lift. MRS. ANNA HILL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

For RENT-Eight room house, one
block from square,. MRS. LUCY RAY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

LosT-A gold watch and fob with
initial &c" ON each. Finder please re-
turn to this office and receive reward. II
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21
DIR. NYE, DENTIST.
office in Biggs Block.

We have the famous Acorn and River
side heating stoves. Come in and look
them over. VIM. CREIGHTON & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

For SALE-A new top buggy. 1t is
one of the best and will be sold alta bar
gain price for cash or secured note.
O, i, HULL,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

!. Losr-A yellow shepherd pup, four or
five months old. Reward for return to
John Ward, Leon, Iowa. 1t*
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

FoUND-A sum of money which the
owner can obtain by calling at The Re-
porter Office, identifying and paying for
! this nOtica
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

Extra good Poland China male pigs
for sale. Plenty of length and bone.
G. II. FISHER,
13.tf Decatur, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

Rev. Father Gaulte, of Charlton, came
Saturday and conducted services at
the Woodland Catholic church Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

Persons wearing costumes Friday
night will please come to the skating
rink early SO as to be sure of getting
skates.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

For SALE-My residence property OH
north Commercial street, Leon, Iowa.
1926 ALLIE GARDNER
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21
For Rent.

80 acre farm miles from Leon,
provements. G. E. GARDNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

On Saturday of last week, delight
full turkey dinner was given at the
pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs. W. P.
Morton, near High Point, in honor Of
Mrs. Morton's brother, Mr.. J. W.
Fairall and wife, of Hanover, Ohio, who
were visiting in this county. About
twenty-five guests were present and a
most enjoyable day was spent by all
This visit was the first time brother
and sister had met for sixteen years
Mr.. and Mrs. Fairall returned home
Tuesday afternoon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

Myfarm for sale. Write or phone.
EUGENE STANLEY, Lamont, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

Howard Eals won the prize given at
the skating rink last Saturday night for
the fastest skater in the boys class.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21
Wanted at Once.

Competent girl for general house
1 work. MRS. HORACE FARQUHAR,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

Turn night into day by using Rosene
oil. VIM. CREIGHTON & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21

See Sankey Bros. if you need any
nursery stock this fall.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-11-21
Buy your pure cider vinegar of Cooler

Furnished House for Rent Mrs. M.
Van Nostrand, east of bus barn.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-06-06
For Personal Use.

When President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation 1t excited at once a great deal of discussion In the army. On one occasion Henry Clay Trumbull, says his blographer, was going through the camp of the regiment of which he was chaplain, when he was hailed by sergeant and some men who were arguing the subject.
 Chaplain" asked the sergeant, do you think President Lincoln had any right to issue that proclamation"
 "I suppose he thought he had," re- piled Mir. Trumbull.
 "Well, I suppose a soldiers got a right to hold his own opinions, hasn't he?"
 "Oh, yes, certainly he has," answered the chaplain; that Is, If he'll take care and hold lem, and not always be sling. Ing them round carelessly before oth- CTS"
Alaska sentinel., 1907-06-06
Patent office Is Flooded.

The inventive breed Is not dying out in America. The commissioner of pat ents at Washington calls loudly for larger quarters, more clerks and bigger pay for overworked examiners. There Is such a flood of new devices pouring into the patent office as was never seen before. The examiners are fairly swamped and are full year behind In their work.
 Naturally enough, motors and sub- marine and aerial navigating devices lead the list. Modern man Insists upon flying, and the inventor who adds speed to his passing to and fro upon the earth, in the air, or In or under the water Is certain of his reward.
 The inventors are no believers In the early coming of peace among the na- tlons, for Improvements upon weapons and new explosives are well nigh as numerous as new motors. Yet with all this gunning for gain and racing for fame on the part of the inventors the chances are that some unconsidered tride like the wooden ball with 8 rub Der string or the globe catch for wom- ems purses will win the largest rewards in the future as in the past.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-06-06
OIL AND GAS FOR MEXICO.
Denuding of Forests Causes Dias to
 Grant Concessions.

OI SauseB LIRE to
 Grant Concessions.
 Gradually Mexico Is becoming Ameri- canlzed, due to tine foresight of Presi- dent Diaz. For years gas was not al- lowed to be manufactured in the re- public. A few years ago small plant was installed In Merida, the captal of Yucatan. Because the Mexicans con- sldered gas dangerous 1t was impossi- ble to get a concession to manufacture 1t. Another reason was the great scar city of fuel. It has caused the govern ment much worry.
 Wood for domestic purposes Is sold in the City of Mexico by "stick" and the forests of any extent are hundreds of miles distant from the capital. The universal material for domestic con- sumption Is charcoal and the ,manufac- ture of the product Is rapidly denuding the forests which exist within a rea- sonable radius of the City of Mexico. It was to preserve these forests and solve the fuel question that President Dlaz granted the concession for the erection of gas plants all over the re- public. So high has the price of wood been within late years that a short time ago the railroads found 1t profit able to import their ties from Japan.
 It Is proposed now to build an oil pipe line from the recently discovered wells of the gulf coast, near Tampico, to the City of Mexico, an immense un- dertaklng, for the liquid will have to be raised from the sea level to height of over 1000 feet, from where 1t will be distributed to various towns and cities on the plateau.
 The men to whom have been granted the concession have Issued instructions to commence the installation of a gas plant to supply the City of Mexico and the suburban towns of Tacabyua, Mix coac, San Angel, Cherubusco, Tacuba, Atzacapotzalco, Coyoacan and Tlal- pam.
 The contract is made under the law of "new industries' between the exec utive of the new republic and Edward Doheny, Charles A. Garfield and Nor man Bridge, which grants to these men a concession to erect and operate in any city or town within the republic of Mexico gas plants for the manufac- ture and distribution of crude oil gas
 Incredible as 1t may seem, there is not In the City of Mexico with nearly 300 OOOO people a single bit of gas burn ed, 50 that the capital has come to be known as the electric city, for 1t is one of the most brilliantly lighted munici- palities In the world
Alaska sentinel., 1907-06-06
AIR ALWAYS FULL OF DUST.
Particles Not Observed Because Toe
 Small to Reflect Light,

"A most interesting study" prom inent government scientist recently re- marked, lis that of what might be termed the foreign elements of the at- mosphere. The earth's atmosphere contains an enormous quantity of dust, and 1t Is everywhere, in the country as well as In the towns.
 "The reason why we do not see it constantly Is that the particles do not reflect enough light to make an impress sion on the retina. A ray of bright sunlight In dark room reveals h. numerable particles, and yet the mill lions we see are but a small proportion of the whole, being the larger par ticles
 Tt Is not at all difficult to collect these particles for the purposes Of study. Probably the most successful way Is that first used by Pasteur, who drew a stream of air through tube containing nitrated cotton. The cot. ton was then dissolved by treating it with ether and the residue washed and dried. The particles may be meas ured by means of fine mlcrometer, late perfection of which enables meas urements of as little as one-seventy. millionth of an Inch to be made.
 How these particles are loosed In the air may be readily seen when it Is remembered that all mechanical ac- ton has tendency to reduce to pow der whatever substance Is In fraction al contact, even the waves beating upon the shore make dust. Rain In falling collects considerable quantities of this dust and snow still larger amounts This accounts for the red snow some times heard of, the color being caused by mineral particles.
 "Of the total weight of the atmos pheric dust about 65 to 75 per cent h inorganic matter. This portion Is ab- solutely harmless, but In the 25 to 35 per cent of organic matter are to be found germs of almost every kind, and particularly in cities Is this percent. age dangerous to humanity.
 "In the inorganic portion have been found practically all mineral sub stances, including the metals sodium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium, nickel, cobalt and Iron. Iron appears in much greater quantity than any other metal. much of that coming from planetary space. The rushing of meteorites through space causes friction which gradually reduces them to powder con- taining much iron, some of which joins the earth's atmosphere"
Alaska sentinel., 1907-06-06
JOINING HANDS BY LETTER.
International Exchange for School
 Children Is a Success.

A5 U ouccSses
 The German central office for the in- ternatlonal exchange of correspondence between school children has just issued a report on the working of the institu- tion. Since the opening of the move ment in 1897 to the end of June, 1906, there have taken part In the interna- tional exchange of letters 454 German schools, of which 160 were girls schools; 33O French, sixty-one girls; 174 American; slxty-nine English; thirty-fve Austrian, six Belgium, three Swiss and one Australian school.
 Some 10000 young persons of all these nations have by these means come Into friendly relations with each other, and by the interchange of thought learned something of each others ways of life and thought And If, adds the committee, the larger number of these have necessarily limited their episto- lary exercises to the mere interchange of compliments and platltudes and then let the matter drop there has been an encouraging percentage who have per severed and cemented real friendship with their correspondents, thus mutual ly interesting and aiding each other and doing a great deal to combat inter- national prejudlces. If such an end has been achieved by 1000 of the 20.- 900 the result may be regarded as high ly satisfactory.
 A set of "rules' for the general guid- ance of the correspondents has been drawn up by Prof. Dr. R. Hartmann of Leipslc. president of the committee, one of which Is the strong discourage ment of any approbatory mention of drinking habits.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-06-06

La Milo, the most famous beauty In Europe, and who artists declare could have served as a model for Venus de Milo, declares that physical culture threatens to spoil feminine pulcritude.
 "I don't recommend physical culture which develops muscle and makes one part of the body abnormal at the ex- pense of the other" says La Milo. "A woman does not want to have great muscular limbs. She ought to go to the famous statues and study them. The poetic ideal of the sculptor repre- sents the highest form of feminine beauty, and all girl should desire in the matter of physical loveliness Is to reach, as far as possible, the exquisite proportions of the graven gems which are sheltered in our sculpture galleries. Physical culture is against all canons of true art for women. It was never intended that woman should emulate a man, whose glory lies in his strength"
Alaska sentinel., 1907-06-06
Handling . Tiger.

"In a cage near the room in which lived while in Khiva," says Langdon Warner In the Century Magazine, was a tiger from the Oxus swamps. He had taken a dislike to me, and every time l passed his cage he got up and paced angrily toward me, snarling.
 Unto the cage of this beast, at the command of the prince, Turkoman stepped, armed with a short stick as big round as his wrist. With this stick he struck the tigers nose as he made for him, and then, with palms out and eyes fixed, he walked slowly up to the shrinking beast and stroked his face and flank.
 "The tiger snarled and took the mans hand in his open mouth. I held my breath and looked for the bleeding stump to fall away. But keeping that hand perfectly still with the other he tickled the tigers jowl and scratched his ear, till with . yawn and pleased
Alaska sentinel., 1907-06-06
Ice Cream Cures Hiccouxh,.

Several years ago William J. Beck, a business man and local politician of Pottsville, Pa, was seized with an at tack of hiccoughs. A newspaper ac- count of his illness was read by some one in Burlington, Iowa, who wired Beck to make some ice cream without sugar or flavoring. and take a tea. spoonful every few minutes. Beck was nearly dead when the message came. His family made the Ice cream as di- rected, however, and gave It to him. It brought relief, and in few days Beck recovered.-New York Tribune.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-06-06

According to some curious inestiga- lions conducted by English scientists eldest sons tend to be criminals and youngest sons paupers. A great many thousand school children and many family histories have been examined to yield these results. First-born children were found to be, as rule, taller and heavier, with greater ability and en- durance than the others This Is in ac- cordance with the popular feeling in many countries that the oldest child Is superior to the others and deserving of special privileges. It Is well-estab- iished fact that among men of genius an undue proportion are eldest sons
Alaska sentinel., 1907-06-06

Considering the number and opulence of our American millionaires 1t must be deemed strange that the steamship managers have been so slow in pro- viding for them exclusive and high priced accommodations on the ocean flyers" Until very recently the best cabin that money could secure differed very little from the ordinary f1rst-class quarters except perhaps In location. The richest man in the world went to Europe last summer In suite of two staterooms that were no better than the accommodations enjoyed by POO or 300 poorer people. The possibilities in the way of exclusiveness and corre- spondingly high prices were not appre- ciated by the steamship designers. This omission Is in fair way of being re- paired by the construction of what might be called "sea flats" on the ships of one transatlantic line. On the steamship Minnetonka, which arrived at New York from London the other day, the first of these apartments was exhibited. The "sea flats are located on saloon square," which is broad corridor amidships. The flats flank either side. No. has drawing room, sitting room, two bedrooms, smoking room and bath. In No. the drawing room and smoking room are omitted. Of course, they are ground floor flats and there Is no elevator, no stairs and no janitor. The exposure changes ire quently and the air Is excellent. These flats" are the latest development In ship designing and they are for people who can afford them. They offer every homelike advantage that is possible on shipboard. The servant girl question Is, of course, eliminated. It costs a pretty penny to occupy one of these flats" but the landlord does not re- quire lease for a year. People who have plenty of money and desire to escape the society of their fellow men will be glad to pay whatever the price may be. It Is pretty safe to predict, however, that the very richest people will not patronize the "sea flats" Such people are ordinarily satisfied with the same accommodations that ordinary folks enjoy.