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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-15

1t has often been asked why an egg
is the symbol of Easter. The use of
eggs for Easter can be traced to the
theology and philosophy of Egyptians,
Persians, Gauls, Greeks and Romans,
among all of whom an egg was symbol
of the universe, the work of the Su-
preme Divinity. The Persians gave
presents of eggs at the feast of the
vernal equinox-in honor of the renewal
of all things. The Jews adopted it to
meet the circumstances of their history
as type of their departure from Egypt,
and it was used in the feast Of the pass
over as part of the furnishing of the
table with the Paschal lamb. The early
Druids also used the egg in their cere-
monies,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-15
STOMACH DISTRESS.
And all Misery From Indigestion
Vdnishes Five Minutes Later,

Every family here ought to keep some
Diapepsin in the house, as any one of
you may have an attack of Indigestion
or stomach trouble at any time, day or
night.
This harmless preparation will digest
anything you eat and overcome sour
stomach five minutes afterwards.
If your meals don't tempt you, or
what little you do eat seems to fill you,
or lays like lump of lead in your stom-
ach, or you have heartburn, that is a
sign of Indigestion.
Ask your pharmacist for 5O-cent
case of Pape's Diapepsin and take one
triangule after supper tonight. There
will be no sour risings, no belching of
undigested food mixed with acid, no
stomach gas or heartburn, fullness or
heavy feeling in the stomach, nausea,
facilitating headaches, dizziness or
intestinal gripping. This will all go, and
besides, there will be no sour food left
over on the stomach to poison your
breath with nauseous odors.
Pape's Diapepsin is certain cure for
all stomach misery, because it will take
hold of your food and digest it just the
same as if your stomach wasn't there.
Actual, prompt relief for all your
stomach misery is at your pharmacist
waiting for you.
These large so cent cases contain
more than sufficient to cure case OF
dyspepsia or Indigestion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-15

We often wonder how any person can
be persuaded into taking anything but
Foley's Honey's and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung trouble. Do not be
fooled into accepting Gown make" or
other substitutes. The genuine con.
tains no harmful drugs and is in a
yellow package. Bell & Robinson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-15
p;mnlas hIotcho,
monies.

Grace: Pimples, blotches, rough
shiny skin are from the blood and stom-
ach.. A simple and never failing remedy
-one that makes clear, healthy COM
plexions, pure blood, perfect digestion,
is HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. Sur
prise yourself. Tea or Tablets, 35 cents.
w. g. Stempel & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-15

The Supreme Court has decided that
children who are able to do so, must
pay for the support of their parents
in the county poor house. This makes
the Colfax Clipper man say that itseems
strange that it should be necessary for
a court in Iowa to rule upon matte r
of that kind.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-15

ADoan's Ointment cured me Of eczema
that had annoyed me long time. The
cure was permanent. Hon. 8. W. Mat
thews, Commissioner Labor Statistics,
Aa01Bta, Ne.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-15

James ]. Hill says that if crops are
good this year and the tariff question is
properly handled, and that promptly,
prosperity will soon be back again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-04-15

Everybody knows that women do not
waste half as much time as the men do.
The Lamar register., 1909-09-29
POINTS ON AUTUMN MILLINERY
Some Features That Are Distinctly
New VIII Mark the Headsear Of
the Coming Season.

Chenille is very prominent and
shown in exqiuite colors of velvety
softness. Often IL is interviewer with
silk braid, forming crown plateaux
and trimming bands, and in this in
stance offers splendid possibilities for
novel color blends.
A remarkable feature of the autumn
models is that the pronounced and dis
tinctive outlines which prevailed in
great many of the midsummer hats
had to yield the palm to unusually
soft, undecided ones. This is due to
the fact that there are very few
blocked shapes employed for the truly
exclusive chapeaux, those that are
softly draped with rich, supple ma
terial being in the lead.
Gala lilies Of velvet are shown and
represent the latest fashion in the
new floral offerings. They are equally
lovely when in fancy tones-black.
dull blue, purple or rose-as in their
natural pale. creamy white. and in
The Lamar register., 1909-09-29
Roen.sen Rays Wagon. for Army.

Field Roentgen rays wagons are the
latest addition to the medical eauip-
ment of the Austro-Hungarian army
Careful experiments carried on since
last February have demonstrated the
practicability and value of such wag-
ons under all kinds of conditions.
II has been found possible to get
the apparatus at work in seven min
utes. Any sort Of electric current in
the neighborhood can be employed.
and. falling such. the dynamo mount
ed in the wagon and driven by a ben
zine motor can be used
Each wagon carries IL gallons of
benzine. sufficient for "a hours work.
Besides the photographing apparatus
the wagon carries 504 plates and films
OF various kinds. chemicals, a dark
room which can be unpacked and nut
together in four minutes and all the
necessary tools and other requisites.
In no case less than ITO cases of
the most varied character the field
Roentgen equipment has worked with.
out a hitch. The photographs proved
most exact and answered all scientific
demands.
The Lamar register., 1909-09-29

1t is strange how people differ in
their ideas as to what rest really
means. According to accepted author
ity the definition of the word 1t: "A
state of quiet or repose: a cessation
from motion or labor; freedom from
everything which wearies or disturbs.
etc. etc." but as is the case with
nearly every subject that is worth dis
cussing each individual mind places
its own Interpretation upon the def
milton. What means rest to some per-
sons brings no refreshment to others.
and 1t must be admitted. we suppose.
that each person is the best judge of
his needs. The most widely accepted
theory of rest is to do absolutely moth
ing. to lie quietly in relaxed posi-
lion. TO lounge about and give ones
self up to complete repose. to do moth
ing that requires any effort OF will or
.xertion OF body. There are times
when such absolute relaxation is nee
cssary for the rehabilition of nature,
"A hen mind and body worn and tagged
Sy a too constant application reach
the limits of endurance and crave
-some sweet oblivious antidots."
The Lamar register., 1909-09-29
The October Century.

The most timely feature OF the Octo-
Der Century is the Clermont chapter
OF "Fulton's Invention OF the Steam
boat" written by the inventors great
granddaughter. Mrs. Alice Crary SUIT
cliffe. This second OF two valuable
historical articles is devoted to the
Clermont's making. launching and his
tory: and the narrative includes many
OF Fulton's own letter. and manu-
scripts. now published for the first
time. In addition to autographic plans
for the Clermont. recently discovered.
Other timely articles OF the number
include Mr.. A. Barton Hepburn's dis
cussion of the question: rs a Central
Bank Desirable?" contracting the rig
idity Of the United States currency
with the flexibility of the currency OF
other nations: also two articles on the
growing use Of the ''finger-print" sys-
tenn of Identification In governmental
and business circles. Charles b.
Brewer tells of their use in the United
States navy and elsewhere: and Jay
Hambidge has much OF interest to say
on the remarkably successful use by
the New York police Of this new meth
od of Identifying criminals.
The Lamar register., 1909-09-29

The highest point of simple perfec.
ton is delineated in the dresses for
early fall wear. Apropos of materials
one always sees the staple qualities
and expects them. but attention is d.
rected toward the newer and more ex.
pensive fabrics. even though they are
are of well-known cloth or voile. vet
distinctly new in color or markings
These made into dresses of the .e
verest models are exactly what are
meant by the simple perfection OF
these newest models.
Soft satin will again be used IN
making evening gowns. Some of these
dresses are trimmed with Brussels
net. and the working in of gold or sill.
yer threads enhances the beauty OF
those satins in the darkest colors.f
The Lamar register., 1909-09-29
Importance Of irrigation Work.

The Importance of the irrigation
movement is indicated by the work
that has been done thus far. The
national reclamation act was passed
in 1902. At that time the govern
ment had title in 16 states to a total
of 100000. 900 acres of arid land, of
which 1t was estimated sufficient
could be reclaimed to support SO. 900 900
people. With the projects now under
way. the reclamation service will by
1911 have made fruitful nearly 2,O00,.
900 acres. at an estimated cost of $40.
100000. There are 100000 acres of
arid lands susceptible to reclamation
by irrigation.
The Lamar register., 1909-09-29

The big rush of waters down every
draw. canyon and stream last spring
has demonstrated the practicability Of
land owners building small reservoirs
at different places on their properties.
There is scarcely a ranch but what
has suitable reservoir sites and with
a little labor at odd times, dams could
be built that would conserve not only
sufficient water to give an alfalfa
meadow located below, two or three
irrigatiohs during the driest part OF
the summer. but 1t would also prevent
the waters running the growing crops
on the low lands. Nature had done
for man all that could be desired and
it only remains for him to take advan.
tage of the opportunities presented.
The Lamar register., 1909-09-29
Early Morning Bird Party.

A hostess in a nearby suburb gave
this party. which was novel and huge
ly enjoyed by those who participated.
The hour was half-after 1--WE in the
morning. and the Invitations contained
a time table with the train marked
that those who accepted must take.
At the station they were met by a
bus and conveyed to the house where
coffee and rolls were served on the
porch. Then an hour was spent In
the woods adjacent to the grounds
where the birds congregate for their
early mathis.
The hostess had a book describing
birds. their habits and their notes.
which was used as reference. A prize
was awarded to the person who know
the names Of the most birds. one to
the person who discovered the great
est variety and one to the guest who
counted the most nests. An hour was
spent in this way and then all return
ed to the house. where perfectly de-
licious breakfast was served. begin
ming with fruit and ending with waf-
fies and maple syrup.
The Lamar register., 1909-09-29
sooTs OF THE SUGAR BETS
One Great Lesson to Be Learned 10
More and Better Cultivation
Deep at First.

Last year we began to investigate
the root system of sugar beets, be-
heVing that by SO doing we couio
more nearly come to some conclusions
as to the methods of cultivation.
As soon as the small beet appears
above the ground, the top root has
attained a length of three to four
inches; from this time on the growth
Is very rapid, plants one week old
nave side roots two inches In length.
The top root grows downward con-
tinually unless 1t meets with some OBJ
struction, in that case it will either
grow sideways or become very
much srrangle rooted plant 1t must
be borne in mind that the main root
or beet cannot draw any nourishment
from the soil: this must naturally be
done by the small or fibrous roots
that are found on both sides Of the
beet.
AS we pull the beets. we find the
fbrous roots very short on the main
root; 1t was found. however. that
these small roots at the time the
beets are seven to eight weeks old
run as far as Is to IS inches into the
rows. Thus We found that by Guilt
waiting the beets too deep after the
seventh week we destroy a great deal
OF the root system of the plant.
The main root or beet itself appears
to have attained nearly all Of its down
ward growth by the eighth week. that
Is. after that time the growth in
length is very slow. whereas the ex-
pansion or widening out OF the root
takes place.
In many instances where we cut the
main or top root of a small beet of
two and three weeks of age the plant
made but very slow growth after such
cutting, or died entirely: where the
same operation was performed on old
er plants no serious results were no
ticed. This in a manner proved that
during the early period OF the plants
life the top root is the root that aids
largely in supplying the necessary
food. after a certain period this func-
ton is lost and the duties of support
ing the plant falls upon the fibrous
roots.
To cultivate properly we should de-
stroy as few roots as possible: this
then means deep cultivation in the
early stages OF the beet's growth for
purpose Of loosening the soil. and
gradual shallow cultivation toward
the later part Of the season.
We have often seen fields where
farmers irrigate In order to keep from
cultivating: there is a great difference
between the two: cultivation Is not for
the sole purpose of destroying weeds.
but to loosen the soil so that the roots
may penetrate It more easily and to
get air into 1t. By irrigating we OBJ
tain Just the opposite Of that which IL
desired: we pack the soil and shut the
air from the roots
The one great lesson that we must
learn more thoroughly than all else in
beet culture is more and better cult
walton: but not too late In the season.
as then We break too many leaves
from the plants and this Is detrimental
for the best results.
The Lamar register., 1909-09-29
AID IMMIGRANT IN LOCATING
Suggested That Loans BE Made to
These Frugal and Thrifty Peo-
Pile Seeking Homes.

In his annual address before the Ma.
tional congress. recently held at Spo-
kane. President George Z. Barstow.
said among other things:
The National government has
passed a law providing for the estab-
lishment of a bureau Of immigration,
to aid the immigrants to locate upon
lands for home building, but should
not the National government go a step
further? Shall be regarded as preach.
ing paternalism or socialism when
suggesting that the duty OF the Ma
tional government may be found in
providing under proper safeguard a
fund which may be used to make
loans to enable this frugal and thrifty
class Of people to locate homes under
government irrigation plants. The
great cities are the .maelstrom OF our
nation. Their citizens would soon be-
come effeminate and decayed. save as
they can draw upon our country and
simple life.
There is too mach unwarranted
prejudice against many Of the nation
alities coming to our shores.
dhG Sohc vi
people Of each nationality undesira.
BILE. But, time has shown that wheih h.
err Huns or Slavs. Italians or Chinese
or Japanese they make good citizens.
Il desire to impress on you the i'm
portance Of giving the federal govern
ment to understand that the people
OF the nation demand that the re-
clamation fund shall be forthwith sup
plemented by the creation and
sale from time to time OF s'old
bonds to the total sum of $500 0v0
In order that much more rapid work
may be placed in reclaiming the ma
TONS arid lands. This same principle
finds its application as to the reclaim.
ing Of our swamp lands and improve.
ment of our natural waterways. When
all these arid lands shall have been
cultivated by irrigation. we shall have
opportunity for about 25.000.00O add.
tional population with an annual in
crease of agricultural products
amounting to $500. 900, 000''
The Lamar register., 1909-09-29

was that there were "a fine speci-
mems. The hostess first tied one on
the honored guest Just before the
chatting dishes were brought in; then
one by one each guest tied or pinned
on her offering until the bewildered
little bride-to-be was literally en-
veloped from head to foot in aprons.
They made fudge. then cocoa and
waters were passed.
1.-THE Home"
This wonderful bit by the late Ed
ward Everett Hale want to put in
our department, as its sentiment car
ries out the idea l wish every home
maker would adopt and endeavor to
carry out in her own immediate home
circle:
Home and home life must never
become commonplace. The little sur
prises. the remembrance of the birth
day, the unexpected treat, the pleas
ure earned for one by the sacrifice of
another-all these belong under our
head of spiritual exercises. Nor is
there any scene of our life which SO
demands such exercise as this IA
miliar scene of home, which has to be
reset every day.
MADAME MERRI.
Copyright. 1909
The Lamar register., 1909-09-29

Folds and fischus over the should
ders are quite feature OF evening
gowns.
Except for an occasional scant
flounce. all trimming is put on in
lengthwise form.
Figured as well as striped henriet-
tas are seen in the shops in all the
newest colorings.
Shirring over cords and in tiny
puffs will be seen more and more as
the season advances.
The scarf which matches the gown
is becoming one OF the familiar fea-
lures for the light wrap.
The winter promises to be a season
Of extra long. narrow coats over plain.
striped or checked gowns.
A gay Beau Brummel frill at the
throat transforms the tailored suit
into something dainty and feminine.
Black embroidery upon brown 10
smart when the brown is not too dark
Hats Of dark material. lined with
something lighter In color. are among
the dressy types OF midsummer wear.
The coarser weaves of tussore.
which have the preference Just now.
look at a distance like piece Of rough
canvas.
Sleeveless coats with q color con-
trasting with the gown under them
are in growing favor as the season
advances.
Among the popular fabrics are the
new two-tone changeable satins. the
face being Of one color and the back
of another.
One OF the oddities Of the season is
the introduction of the metallic aud
spangle effects among the cottons and
linens.
Glace kid gloves are imperative for
full dress. except In very hot weather.
and may be worn with almost any cos
tune. Glace kid is expense but II
wears and cleans we'll.
Pear-shaped pearls or Jewels. or
strands Of platinum threaded with dia-
monds and pearls. are fashionable.
Colored net or tulle sleeves have a
lining of gold net. This gives Just a
charming simmer through the outer
mesh.
The Lamar register., 1909-09-29

At a card party the hostess passed
English walnuts which proved to be
candy boxes containing the tiniest of
bonbons In many colors. There were
two Of each color and partners were
found by matching the candles in
their nuts and then they had them to
eat afterward. There were Just seven
tables and NIL the rainbow tints were
represented. the chairs at the tables
were tied with huge bow OF tulle of
one Of the seven colors. The effect
was very pretty and added to the gay
ETY.. for every one loves color when
used to good advantage.
The Lamar register., 1909-09-29


An exceedingly novel party has just
been brought to my notice and will
soon be in season now. In the coun-
try. where leaves remain much longer
on the trees than in the city, hostess
noted for her original ideas, conceived
the idea OF turning the clearing of her
large lawn of the autumn leaves into
q frolic.
Over the telephone invitations went
out to six congenial couples. all good
friends. to come the following Satur-
day attfred in warm clothes, with
heavy gloves. Partners were chosen
by rakes tied with ribbons, two of
each color. Then work began. After
each couple had big pile the hostess
asked that specimen of each variety
OF leaf be brought into the house.
Then there was an impromptu contest
to see who could name the most varie-
ties. A picnic luncheon was served
and great bonfires Of the leaves were
built after dark.
Afterwards all gathered round the
fireplace. told stories. roasted apples
and chestnuts and begged to be in
cluded in next years leaf party"
Next year is now this year. and
know several people who are planning
to have just such jolly parties when
the fall weather lays low the brilliant
red and yellow leaves. The hostess
had made dainty autumn leaf place
cards. done in wood brown with gold
lettering. By the way, this same host
ess told me she was growing cunning
little Norway pine trees in six-inch
pots for Christmas gifts. Capital idea.
don't you think?
The Lamar register., 1909-09-29

every case their chalice is filled with
the subtly curved. deep yellow rod OF
stamina. which is the characteristic
part of this flower. Tulips are very
good. and so are large petaled. clus.
tered anemones of lustrous heavy
satin or soft velvet. especially SO when
accompanied by velvet foliage in nat
ural hues.-vogue.
The Lamar register., 1909-09-29

If you arc having success with any
breed of fowls continue to raise that
breed. no matter what others say
about the merits of their: breeds; but
breed your own up to something bet.
ter. Get new breeders or eggs for
Matching such, from others as often
as necessary; and keep heading to-
ward the front always. Do not be
content with scrubs or dunghills.
The Lamar register., 1909-09-29
Too Suggestive.

MY poor man." said the kind
housewife. as she handed out cut Of
prune pie, how did you come to fail
IL you owned a condensed milk fac
tory?"
"Ah, ma'am," responded the tall
tramp. at was de fault of me partner.
He called de milk de Globe brand and
we went up"
"And the name ruined it,"
Yes. ma'am; you see de globe is
two-thirds water"
The Lamar register., 1909-09-29

Quite the jolliest and most practical
shower that has come to my notice
lately is an apron shower" A friend
of the bride-elect planned II all for
an afternoon affair; each guest was
invited to bring an apron. large or
small, fancy or plain. SO the result