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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-30

Ray Layton. son of DIR. II. r. Laytoif,
of Leon, Iowa, drove his car all
the way to Des Moines to attend and
enter the racing meet of last Saturday.
He appeared on the ground with his car
not in racing trim but just as it is in
actual service every day. AS a result
of his appearance in the races he won
one first prize and three seconds. He
is the owner of Mason car and few
years ago he won medal in yatch
race at Lake Okoboji. Young Layton
is true sportsman and proved that he
is of the right material last Saturday,
Des Moines Capital.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-30
Methodist Notes.

Preaching next Sunday both morning
and evening. Subject of the morning
sermon, ''The Christian Sabbath; its
Use and Abuse" Special evening SER
vice. Junior League 8 p. m. Miss
BERTHE Peck and Mrs. DR.. Nye will have
charge. Epworth League Z p. m. Sub
ject: "How Jesus Masters Our Preju-
dices." Miss Himena Hoffman lead ing.
Official board meeting Wednesday even
ing July 29th.-Prayer meeting Thurs
day evening. All invited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-30

The county superintendent of Page
county is advertising that the school
boards of that county will pay higher
salries to good teachers who desire en-
ployment there, and asks for applica-
tions from those who feel themselves
competent for superior work. That sort
of work in country will be the best
possible advertisement county could
get, and the extra money paid for
salries will pay a thousand-fold, we be-
lieve, in improved scholarship and citi-
zenship. Economy in our common
school educational system is not econ
omy. 1t is criminal extravaganza.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-30
WON in AUTO RACES
Ray Layton Made a Great Record in
the Auto Races Held at Des
MOines on Last Saturday.

Ray Layton, the we'll known autoist
OF this city, established great record
as a driver in the automobile races held
in Des Moines last Saturday, winning
one first and three second prizes out OF
the four races in which he was entered
and his record is the more remarkable
from the fact that he drove his Mason
car in the races just as he uses it every
day, while the others we're stripped and
specially equipped for racing. To add
to his laurels Ray only the day before
the race drove his car from Leon 5to
Des Moines, accompanied by his wife
Miss Sada Penniwell and Will f. Lind.
sey, and had no time to even have his
car overhauled before the races on
Saturday.
III the first race in which Ray entered
he won second prize, the distance being
two miles and the time $40. All the
other cars in this race were stripped to
racing gear except his, the first prize
going to much larger and more power.
full car.
In the next race three mile run for
fully equipped touring cars, Ray easily
won first place, making the last mile OF
the race in 1882. Second place was also
won by a Mason car.
The third race was a novelty race
the car to be occupied during the first
half by the driver only, and he was to
stop and pick up three passengers and
finish the race. Ray won second place.
the winner being a 40 horse power
Thomas car, but the Mason people pro-
tested the race on the ground that the
Thouas car did not pick up the ad-
ditional passengers, and Ray may yet
secure first place.
The fourth race was a free-for-all
handicap race and Ray came in second,
first place being won by Buick car
which had an allowance of 40 seconds
over Ray.
He also entered his car in the % mile
endurance race, but rain prevented this
race being run, but Rays car was con-
ceded to have made the best showing
on the track and he could easily have
won this race.
One of the prizes which he won was
a handsome gold cup which is now on
display at the Mason sales rooms in
Des Moines, but will shortly be sent to
Mr.. Layton. We have long known that
Ray was one Of the best drivers in the
west, and he certainly made a great
showing for his first appearance on the
race track, and he is receiving the con-
gratulations Of his many friends owe,
his success.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-30
A Happy Gathering.

Mr.. s. D. Miller was greatly surprised
Sunday, July Goth, when about fifty of
his friends and neighbors came with
Allied baskets, it being his 47th birth
day. Ice cream and cake were served
in the evening. Mr.. Miller received
several nice presents, and the ladies
took up collection to get him a rock
ing chair. The Reynolds boys furnish
ed plenty of good music with their
phonograph, and all who we're present
reported good time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-30
Baptist Church,

All day meeting and basket dinner
next Lords day August 2, 1908. Come
and be with us. Covenant and business
meeting on Saturday at IL a. m. Pales-
tine Baptist church. Preaching at Leon
Baptist church at s o'clock. The poor
laboring class are especially invited and
welcome at the Baptist church.
JAS A. ARMSTRONG. Pastor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-30

Two sharks worked couple of farni-
ers near Abba by Offering to restore
their defective eyesight for $50 each,
the farmers to sign notes promising to
pay if the cure was satisfactory. Their
eyesight proved so defective that they
didn't read the notes very carefully,
and they found the next day that the
sharks had sold their notes to the local
banks, and then had skipped without
even attempting cure. The farmers
are able to see the point very distinct
ly, but further than that their eyesight
has not improved much.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-30
Notice to tho Public.

Notice is hereby given that no hunt
ing or trespassing will be allowed on
our places. The full penalty of the law
will be enforced against all who fail to
heed this notice. HENRY OFTEN,
HIRAM MCKINLEY,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-30

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-H 81 CHAS. W. HAyR.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-30
Presbyterian Notes.

Sunday morning subject "The sanctity
of the Sabbath, It's Significance to the
Republic" Evening selected.9 Thursday
evening study is Through the Bible in
a Year." Exodus, 20 to 40. Come with
any question.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-30

For sALE-About Ii, 900 feet of native
dimension lumber, 2x4, 4x6, sheeting
and some Pinch oak flooring. 5si'
45tf. W. n. AXES.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-30
A Big Trade Made.

Last week G. W. Cunningham of Long
Creek township traded his farm of $50
acres to A. Il. Teale of Kellerton for a
stock of clothing at that place. The
farm was valued at $11, ,250 and the cloth
ing was taken at $4,000. Immediate
possession was given by both parties to
the trade. A. ]. Allen & Co. of Leon
made the deal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-30
License to Wed.

Isaac H. Elsey, Garden Grove...,......., Al
Mary O. Mckee, Weldon .......... ............ 16
James e. Carrier, Grand River. 22
Fora Fullerton, Grand River ...... Is
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-30

For SALE-Complete saw mill outfit
with 20 h. p. engine and corn burrs for
sale cheap on account of my health.
27tf D. A BRIGHT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-30

Rev. Charles Arthur Coakwell, Of
Lenox, lows, will preachin the Christian
church next Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-30

WANTED.-400 gallons home made
sorghum. Bringin your samples. Cash
or trade.
HARRY ]. voGT & co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-07-30

Z. It is cruel farmer who prays for
rain when there is picnic on.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-01

Tho democratic organ. In an attempt to
justify the administrations appointment Of q
partisan committee to look after the municipal
plant 1t was going to take OUT OF politics,
points to the fact that 10 the beginning, four
years ago, this committee was composed Of
three republicans and one democrat. But the
democratic organ ignores the fact that the re-
publican party rectided Its mistake in this in.
stance by having an equal representation on
that committee the past two years. However,
neither fact need have bearing on the pres.
ent situation, for wondrorsly perfect organ.
ization 10 supposed 70 have control now. Their
promise Was that where republicans had done
badly, they would rise to great heights; where
the republicans had done well they would do
better In fact. they have done worse than
the republicans st their worst. for they had the
advantage Of good example.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-01

The republican party isn't 80 perfect In de-
pertinent a. the democratic party Is before
election, but 1t IL fact that republican ad.
mnistration kept democrat In county ofice
for q term or two The city administration
kept democrat In the fire chiefs ONCE until
he died. The city administration also kept
democrat employed in the city light Office, and
In the employment Of labor In small way pol.
itics has not entered into the game. These
very facts were partially responsible for the de.
feat OF the republican ticket last fall The re-
publican workers note that democracy gives no
consideration to republicans, and then get sore
at the disposition OF republican administra.
tions to retain democrats In some position
that pays fair salary. They note that the
democrats clear the slate and reward their
henchmen. Republicans do not always do that
fully and dissatisfaction results Democracy
feathers its own nest Ia It's wholesale removal
OF republicans, and Of course the public was
fooled when 1t gave that party Its vote last fall
on the assumption that 1t would not consider
politics first, last and always
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-01
PROHIBITION PROHIBITS IN SWEDEN.


Many good people who would like tosee the
saloon 20 out OF business are not In favor OF the
prohibition laws. They say and honestly be.
lieve that prohibition does not prohibit, that
prohibition 10 less acceptable than high license.
In this connection II b Interesting to note the
odicIal report of the Swedish Government Sta.
tistical Bureau for 1907. That report shows
that Sweden has numerous cities and districts
under the Gothenberg dispensary system, and
the remainder under prohibition. The point
Of interest IL the contrast In the number OF
convictions for drunkenness In the different
sections. The average number OF convictions
for drunkenness in the cities and towns that
yet carry on the Gothenburg system was 81 for
each thousand inhabitants. while In the prohi.
bition towns and districts the convictions aver.
age only II per thousand. Thus, the one mil.
lion Of Swedish people living under the Goth.
enburg system have 80 times as large percen-
tage OF drunken cases as the four millions llv-
ing under local prohibition. Are conditions In
America so vitality different that prohibition
could not be made to attain some portion OF
the effectiveness OF prohibition In SwedenP In
fact, doesn't the showing In Sweden rather
certainly dispose Of the argument that prohi.
bition doesn't prohibit?
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-01
Curfew Law Great Factor.

Park City Record: "Onhcers intent on en-.
forcing the curfew law should bear 10 mind
that the last legislature changed the age limit
Of young people affected by the law from four.
teen to eighteen years Of age. Under the state
Juvenile law, therefore, all minors OF the age
Of eighteen years or under have no license to be
on the streets after the regular curfew hour,
unless accompanied by their parentor guardian
or bearing q bone fide excuse from their parent
or guardian showing them to have good reason
for being out For the prevention OF juvenile
crime and vice and the nipping Of embyro GRIM
inal buds the curfew law is the proper thing
and should be enforced to the letter."
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-01

The Union Pacific railroad has appropriate
ed e400, 900 for advertising In 1908. 1t 10 fortu-
nate thing for the stockholders of the big cor
porations that some big country merchant isn't
In charge Of the publicity bureau. He'd reason
that everybody knew where the Union Pacific
railroad was and II people wanted TO ride on 1t
they'd ride on II and n they didn' they wouldn't
and that's all there was to IT, by GRIPPE. 1t
would never occur TO him that people can be
induced to travel by proper representations Of
the advantages and pleasures to be gained BY
II, and that the public can be drawn to a Ger.
tain line when the story Is properly told.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-01

Pocatello Tribune: "B. T. Livingston, dep.
uty state game warden, has gone to Corvallis,
Ore, where he is to get 225 English and China
pheasants which have been purchased for the
state hatchery, says the Boise Capital News.
He has just completed large number Of pens
for these birds at his ranch near the fair
grounds and proposes to raise large number
of them to stock several portions OF the state.
The eggs VI the birds will be Matched under
barpyard hens, as the pheasant birds are poor
mothers"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-01

five years hence buy all the groceries for the
family. We have before US some Jonathan
apples that grew 10 this valley, and they are
finer, faircr and bigger than any other Jonathan
apples that can be found In any other inter.
mountain state. Then our peaches twenty
Eve years ago, before these canneries or evapo-
Eators, when peaches we're dried In the orchards,
brought cents per pound more than any east
ern peaches and were bought Tor shipment east,
which added another charge to their cost. Even
= few trees are an added profit and lasting
comfort to home"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-01

In the opinion Of John Cotton Dana, libra.
rian Of the Newark IN. J.) Free Public library,
newspapers are taking the place Of libraries.
Speaking before the New Jersey library asso-
citation In Trenton, N. j., at q recent meeting
Dana said:
1.-THE newspapers of the future will be
printed In larger type and on better paper.
They will be systematically arranged and will
have digest and indices. In their magazine
departments they will publish novels, essays,
poems, dramas, histories and biogra phics by
the best writer's OF the day, as we'll As the re-
suits Of. the cogtations of the best philosophers
the anticpaaions Of the best sociologists and
the conclusions OF the best scientista
"Their illustrations will be superior to the
finest that books now offer. The Sunday issues
already suggestwhat newspapers will soon furn.
ish u In art and illustration.
"Truly the newspapers will be our educa.
tional salvation, for they will enable 10 to 90
quire in the simplest and quickest way, BY
pictures ct least, little Of the vast mass Of
information which the worlds web Of wires,
reticulation Of rails and fleets OF ocean ferries
will daily bring 10.
I'VE are tlst learning to read the newspa-
pers When oil Of % truly have the uewspa.
per habit the demand will bring forth sheets
such - are moi now dreamed Of, but the mech.
anism and brains and skill are here to produce,
and the sufficient demand which sure to come
may any day call forth daily paper OF clear.
ness, accuracy, breadth, simplicity and beauty
far beyond the widest prophecies OF the most
optimistic editor"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-01

Ogden State Journal: president Mohler
ofthe Union Pacific railroad tries to make the
public believe that the administration IL en-
tirely to blame for the present financial dis.
tress, and yet 10 this case " anyone 10 to blame.
1t 10 the people generally, who have forced the
hand Of the president In his prosecution Of the
corrupt and vicious methods practiced In the
management OF large railroads and In the con-
duct Of other trust corporations.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-01
Slap at Nations Metropolis.

Salt Lake Herald: my Yorick doesn't
candidates for both great parties and fixing up
financial bill flexible enough TO meet the
needs OF Wall street, but not more so, the me-
tropolis is content 10 let the world wag as IL
will for the present. A frost in the vicinity Of
the Adirondacks, both politically and fnanci.
ally, Is predicted"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-01
BOOKS ARE HERE.

Tie premium dictionaries due subscribers
have been hero couple Of weeks and some
have been delivered Those who are entitled
to them may get them at this once any time
they call 10 and sign for them.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-01
Speaks as Though lie Knows.

Truth: 'Those who are disposed to think
the Tribune would return subscription re-
ceived from poygamst on the ground that IL
was tainted money, or for any other reason, are
hereby advised that they are mistaken"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-01
Say Of Other Editors
Plant Fruit Trees.

Telegram: "Are the farmers In Utah con.
sidering the little corners on their farms where
they can plant few fruit trees In the spring?
Half dozen Sc planted and taken care of.will
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-01
A Joke On Tennessee-If He Goes.

Telegram: Governor Cutler yesterday re-
ceived letter from the Interstate club asking
him to speak at the annual banquet 10 be held
AZ Chattanooga, Tenn, on June 25."
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-01
Seeing Things at Night.

Price Advocate: "Price will be town OF
five thousand within three years. With the
coming of spring and the completion OF the
canal now building the town and country sur
rounding Is to take on new life."
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-01

The democratic organs assertion that Lor.
EMO Benson, or any other person out OF knee
trousers, has found 1t worth while to 20 to viii
Robbins for any sort Of information is absurd
even beyond the ridiculous. That would be
something like Judge .Frick going to the
reporter Of the Journal for points In law-or
anything else except in the use Of New York
bowery language.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-01

Look over the appointments made and then
answer an inquirer who asks whether it's May.
or Jacques or Mayor Edwards?
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-01

and remember we'll the variance between DEM
ocratic claims and promises and the actual
performance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-04
JEFFERSON.

Reports from about half of the boxes in Jefferson county indicate that the new county amendment received a vote of about S50O for. 5000 against, with a ma jority against of 4500.
 These figures are the minimum estimate The majority against will range closer to 5000, as the precincts which have re- ported include all those favoring the amendment The boxes given below give 23S6 votes for the amendment and 5203 against it, and this total of 7600 votes is about two-thirds of the vote cast in the whole county.
 The indications are that Jefferson county went by good majority for the good roads amendment, and against the amend meht for biennial sessions. AS bota Of these were on the main ticket 1t was impossible to get any figures. The of ficials at F o'clock reported slow prog less in counting the long ticket. and ex- pected to be through by or 10 o'clock today. Not until that time will the ex- act county figures be obtained.
 The following includes the reports rom all boxes in the country on the new coun- ty amendment which were heard from last night c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-04
TAFT IS TOLD THAT HEIS
 THE SUCCESSFUL MAN

Cincinnati November 3.-Up to 10 o'clock tonight there had been no break in the optimistic character Of the. re- turns received ut the c. F. Taft res idence in this city where William II. Taft, the republican candidate, and Mrs Taft were surrounded by a merry party of relatives and close friends. At that time Judge Taft had no doubt of his election as indicated by the con gratulatory telegram he sent Chair man Hitchcock shortly after g o'clock central time.
 Judge Taft declined to make any but the most general expression of satisfaction saying he should delay his statement until Ohio is heard from.
 Elaborate preparations had been made by c. P. Taft for the best tel egraphc service possible.
 The rear veranda of the quaint, but aristocratic old mansion on Pike street had been enclosed and an up-to- date telegraph room established. One wire was directly connected with nationel headquarters in New York and three others brought in news as gathered by the Associated Press and othe CT sources.
 From o'clock on bulletins were re- ceived in increasing numbers and the enthusiasm of the party increased in proportion.
 Gus J. Karger read the bulletins and the applause became more hilar- ious as the roseate hue of the returns deepened.
 Meanwhile Judge Taft circulated out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-04

in the open room and among the guests. exhibiting the finest specimen of that smile which the campaign has made famous.
 The first news Judge Taft received was over the long distance phone from his friend, Judge Fisher, at James town, N r., and was to the effect that Jamestown had given Taft 2,9oO ma jority.
 What has pleased me more than anything else up to this time" re- marked the candidate shortly after o'clock IS the undoubted influence of Yale in Connecticut We got Con necticut by 3o,oO0 and Hartford by S6O0."
 Chairman Hitchcock was heard from as early as 6;30 o'clock. He said;
 Hearty congratulations on magnif- icent vote"
 James S. Sherman followed MT. Hitch cock with this message:
 My hearty and cordial congratula- tions Your nomination created con- fidence; your masterly campaign ac celerated it. your election clinches It, your administration will continue 1t.
 Governor Hughes wired Judge Taft at 80 o'clock:
 "Heartiest congratulations on your splendid victory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-04
JEFFERSON COUNTY
 CAST 45OO AGAINST
 THE PROPOSITION
Good Roads Amendment Will Probably Win, While the Biennial Sessions of the Legislature Loses Out.
 Returns Come In Slowly
 From the State.

With the incomplete returns from the state received at midnight 1t is impossible to tell the fate of the three proposed constitutional amendments.
 The overton good roads amendment probably carried and this seems to ee tho only one of the three that may be con sidered safe.
 The biennial session amendment is prop ably defeated. while it will take the official count to decide the fate of tbe new county proposition From reports re- ceived up ton1idnisht the indications are that the amendment was carried but large majorities against 1t in Jefferson Nor gan, Walker, Greene, Bibb, Tuscaloosa and other sections must be overcome.
 Montgomery. Mobile, Perry, Baldwin and other south Alabama counties seem to have cast strong majorities favoring the measure
 The length of the ticket and the large vote in some places made it impossible to complete the count until late hours Some 1 boxes will not be completed until this morning.
 From all reports obtainable at mid night all democratic congressman in con tested districts have been re-elcted by increased majorities. Oscar w Under wood overwhelmingly defeated his op- ponent, J. B. Sloan. in the Ninth. Will liam Richardson had walkover in the Eighth. Capt. R. P. Hobson received a most complimentary majority and in- dorsement in the Sixth. John L. Burnett carried the Seventh with a handsome ma jority though it is reported that MT. Bur net lost Cullman county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-04
BUTLER.

Greenville November 3.-(Special)-
 Rain nearly all day prevented great many voters from going to the polls. The vote in the county was much lighter than at the primary. At this box only 263 votes were cast, Bryan PAS. Taft s, a number not voting national ticket. much lighter vote was cast on the pro posed amendments. It looks as if tbe good roads was the only one that carried.