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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-12-02
DECEMBER WEATHER.
Hicks Makes Predictions of Storms
for Month of December.

A reactionary storm period is CEN
trail on the 4th, 5th and 9Th. But
the probabilities are that the last
storm in November will last one or
two days into December, with rain
and snow, especially in eastern parts
of the country. A cold wave of
much intensity will prevail over
western to central sections of the
country as we pass from November
into December. From the 4th to the
7th, the cold will relax, the barom-
eter will fall, and renewed storms
fof rain and snow will prevail over
most sections of the country, pass
ing in regular progressive order
from west to east. Behind these
storms look for return of rising
barometer and clear, cold weather.
and clear, cold weather
A regular storm period extends
from the 9Th to the 14th. being CEN
trail on the 18th. This period en-
braces new moon at an eclipse node
on the 18th The eclipse of the
moon, it must be remembered, falls
on November 9th, and the eclipse
of the sun on December 18th. About
the 8th to 18th Of December is also
a time of maximum magnetic per-
turbation, due to certain relations
of earth and sun-the earth's south
magnetic pole being most inclined
to the suns equator. Very low bar
ometer and marked rise in temper
ature will begin in western sections
about the 10th, and during the 18th
to 14th violent winter storms will
sweep eastwardly across the coun-
try. Fierce gales and high tides will
prevail on the Atlantic ocean gener-
ally, at this and following December
iperiods. Billiards from the north
west, followed by cold wave and
high barometer will reach far into
the south, about the 18th to the
18th. A seismic period is central on
the 18th, covering the 9th to the
14th.
A >reactlonary storm period is cen
trail on the 18th, 18th and 18th. The
strain of December solstice will be
manifest by continuous boreal
storms throughout this period and
throughout all this part of the
month, especially over the north At
lantic coasts and seas.
A regular storm period is central
on the 22nd, covers the Goth to
18th. This period is at the center
of the winter solstice. In all reason
it will bring heavy winter storms on
land and sea. The Mercury period
begins at this time and will increase
the intensity and prolong the exist
ence of storm conditions. This
means hardship and danger to I'M
protected live stock and unwatchful
men. These storms are apt to con-
tinue over the limits of the period
in consequence of the Mercury dis
turbance and the opposition of the
moon on the 26th.
A reactionary storm period is cen
trail on the 9th, 28th and 10Th. On
these days renewed storms of sleet
and snow will sweep over most parts
of the country and will be followed
by NJ high barometer, blizzardous
winds and very cold. Another SETS
mic period extends from the 23rd to
18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-12-02
FRED A. BOWMAN. M. D.

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The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-08-07
AERIAL FLEET or THE FUTURE

The strength and stability of these ships
theory belief they already demonstrated facts The Yep
pen under her military made 10 ascensions between
April in the country about Lake
stance which 1900 feet above level Three OF these
made storms; of them, lasting IL hours in
blizzard In another trial. the ship flew for hours landed and
anchored safely in tremendous 4Ome gale The Zeppelin ii
May 81 crushed her whole bow in while landing spent full
day. heavy wind floating her collision bukheads
poray repaired and then flew with her motors fifty miles
port perfect safety No steamship could
done than this after equally serious accident All this
huge cra-the size of Atlantic neshave been land
ing ground without special whares captain attempting
similar feat of landing great steamship shore without
wharves would be considered insane
The adaptaby of the arshp for purposes being
eed awful possibilities of battle above the clouds become
apparent nothing of the annihaon Of great armies and
the destruction of cities by of rain of proc
tiles arships of the enemy On this point stated that
nothing alive the ground escape the fire of arshp
will be armed with rapdfe guns carrying Shells but its chief
reliance in fighting infantry cavalry will be the machine
rifle With this weapon stream of 400 bullets minute
troops within miles, exactly turns the stream
garden hose against Its object
the ground with perfect cleaness impossible by
has flown in balloon They thus mark the
striking bullets perfectly And the range of their guns is nearly
doubled of their position The fire of aship will
annhae infantry and cavalry beneath it, surely the hand of
God will be directed long coherent body which could
be called troops Human nature orbds the possibility of
remaining to be shot down like rats in pit
OF been constructed for the especial purpose
bringing the winged messengers of destruction but the
all in of the arshp contest of this kind
Perhaps after ALL there the recent Eng
land and the imaginary German ashps which thought be
sailing the tight little isle may become reality time in
1t certain that progress has made in the
of aerial navigation and that the methods of
will be revoutonzed 1t may be that in the end will be
abolished by of all the nations In the meantime be-
United States keep with the and bring
perfection aerial batteshp in the shortest space of time
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-08-07
Goodwin Boosts Nevada Fruits

G. O. Goodwin, writing in the Salt
Lake Telegram, says: The cantaloupes
Of Moapa are on the market. They are
as fine as ever grew aud they serve as a
reminder that there are yet many thou
sands of acres of desert in southern
Utah and Nevada which may be reclaim.
ed. for the water is there to be utilized
and the soil is wonderfully fertile.
Then in that region there is no frost for
eight months in the year. and two and
sometimes three crops can be raised in
year. At Las Vegas. Nevada, the let
tuce grown in the open was fiue last
February. In that valley the barley was
harvested the last of May and Eve weeks
.ater the second crop was about ready to
head out when it was cut for hay. Figs
and pomegranates grow larger and finer
in these valleys than in Southern Cali
fornia. The same is true of the country
about st. George, Utah. while no one
ever saw finer peaches than come from
Moapa. At Las Vegas is an apricot tree
some ten or twelve years old which
this year has borne one ton of apricots.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-08-07
State News From Exchanges

Word received from Calgary British Columbia to the effect
Robert rmmon of Reno former United States Marshal for
Nevada purchased 24O0 of wheat land Calgary which
pronounced land that section of the country The
land held at $3.50 per
Herr of Godfed has been arrested for using the mails to
appears that he has been using his membership the
Knights Columbus fch from his friends in the East
himself the of valuable mining ground ad
joining Mohawk claim and sold stock company he had form
develop the property is claimed that he received good
deal of money in this way
The that border Lake Tahoe experience
ing very dull according reports The resorts all
and the cmaca condition have thus far been dea
the usual crowds have not appearance this
that has 125 the had less
guests week The Seattle Fair has drawn great
pleasure seekers north that would otherwise be
patrons of the lakeside resorts.
Many have peshed the Nevada deserts their search
gold and another has been added
growing list Last week the body of Swed named Lundoom
found the desert Death Valley Junction When found
lying his side and his fingers ragged and orn show
ing had dug the sand in his rawlings attempt
find Beside him empty canteen He had ident
caon card his pocket showing that he belonged the Cripple
Creek Mine Owners Association He had probably started from
one camp another and in walking lost his way
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-08-07
Battleships Of The Air

McCures Magazine for August contains article on he
@ Batteshp" by Dienstbach and T. MacMechen which is
more ordinary interest and importance the present time
Bleriot has just made successful fight over the British
ue showing the great possibilities in that direction and the
pane the Wright brothers being tested Fort Myer in
M country by army officers for possible purposes At the
p time Germany has long lead in the aerial
ns owing the wonderful inventions of Ferdinand Won
zppeln Two of his airships the Zeppelin and Zeppelin H.
been purchased by the German regularly
usioned warshps 1t is stated that the Zeppelin H. May
81 made without landing flight of 36 hours covering
go miles This flight would have carried from German soil to
London Paris Vienna Stockholm, and back again secret
s by the German government during March, rapdng gun
capable throwing nearly go 19nch shells minute fred
with entire from the deck of the Zeppelin
Mcclure article arms that the experimental stage
been passed so far Germany is concerned and says
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-08-07

The known place the world is Cherrapongee south
Assam which has average rainfall of 6lO inches
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-08-07

An experts studies of earthquakes the United States nd
and Japan 20 show that they almost always draw
the banks together and open assures parallel witt
them.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-08-07

The State Printing Office has finished the publication OF the
Statutes OF 1909 and the are being delivered
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-08-07

financial arrangements with the
Thaw family before her depart
ure. Apparently she has failed
in this endeavor and has now
decided to go West and fight the
issue in the courts.
Several conferences have been
held between Mrs. Thaw's attor-
neys and the legal representa-
tives of her husbands family.
The one subject has been the
monetary consideration. Harry
Thaw's mother has held out firm
ly against a settlement of any
kind beyond the weekly allow
ance of S75, which Evelyn has
drawn since her husband was
committed to Matteawan asylum.
The young woman has held out
for her legal share and until last
week still hoped that she would
be eventually successful. She
has now become convinced that
her only hope lies in the divorce
courts.
The breaking of the negotia-
tions with the Thaw family and
the revelations as to Herry Thaw's
past life have come at the same
time. That there is a close con-
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-08-07

necion the circumstances obvious The truth
that Evelyn has washed her hands of the Thaw family
pletey they have of her. The evidence with which District
Attorney Jerome using such
advantage prevent Thaw release has been furnished him.
generally conceded by other than Evelyn Thaw herself
Just when Evelyn will depart for Reno uncertain She has
made all her plans leave the she free to
There several matters pending that will require her
in New York. but these have been cleared
up she will start for Reno.
the divorce. there will be little difficulty The issue
will be fought the question of the financial DIVISION but
beyond that will be The young has
her friends know that she to get all that coming
to her.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-08-07
Evelyn to Join Reno's Colony

A New York dispatch Of July 80 says: Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw gave orders to-day have her trunks packed pre-
paratory to trip to Reno Nevada where she will estab-
sh legal residence in order bring suit for divorce To her
closest friends she conded her intentions weeks ago. but she
Las delayed in the hope that she could make satisfactory
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-08-07
Bonding Companies Withdraw From State

All the bonding companies Withdrawing from the State OF
enacted by the last Legislature which
requires companies shall deposit with the State Treasurer
equal five per of amount for which they liable
issued by them Thus bonding company is
bond guarantee the payment of freight charges the
of 10000 would receive premium of onehaf of one cent
s0 would be required under the law to deposit the
of $500 with the State Treasurer
The premiums reported collected the State for the last
year 1886 OF this amount the largest
doing about oneha $685. and had poll
amounting S057 In order to continue in
business after July of this year would have to deposit 1923
income from the Nevada business
will be serious question for those people who occupy
positions where bonds required the bonds
issued the companies will not be renewed Employers
especially banks railroads other corporations will be against
it, they do not bonds OF individuals though 1t looks
though they will be forced hereaerEly Exposior.
The State Printing Office has finished the publication OF the
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-08-07

evident that the people of Nebraska did not mind the
panic for during 1908 there 1890 farm mortgages
paid off and cancelled representing value of $126379 and
farm recorded representing value of
leaving tidy balance of about s9OOO00OO to the
credit of prosperity The population Of Nebraska about
wealth s345365S1s, average of
nearly 1916 CAPITA and children The
Saate 900 of which 35OO00O susceptible
of cultivation only 217s73 under the pow During
past year Nebraska has advanced from fourth third the
list of corn producers having passed Missouri by 100000 bushels
fourth place among the producing States
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-14
Flight of tho Spirit.

A case recorded by Plutarck would
seem to support the theory that during
periods of protracted insensibility the
spirit of the sleeper, freed from The
body. wandci% away to realms and
scenes not conceivable by the ordinary
senses. n man named Thespius. he
tells us, fell from great height and
was picked up to all appearances dead.
There We're no external wounds about
him, but the physicians were satisfied
of the fact of the decease. Arrange
ments were made for his burial, hut
on the third day after his fall lie re-
vived. much to the CONSERVATION of his
friends. In Il short time it became
quite evident that the whole tenor Of
the mans life had changed. Previous
ly his character was that Of repro-
bate and a vicious man, but after his
insensibility he ever followed after
virtue. On being asked the reason OF
the change, Thespius related that dur
ing his long sleep his spirit had been
liberated from his body and had soar
ell away to Il strange land, where 1t
had Joined Il whole company Of other
spirits. His past life was disclosed to
him in all its hideousness, and the
glorious capabilities which were be-
fore him were revealed in such n man.
ner as to make him ambitious of at
tanning them.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-14

condition of affairs, but seemed
powerless TO find a remedy,
much less apply the remedy
when it should once be found.
1t is true that Thomas Chill
inworth over in England, had
declared that "God did not, and
therefore man should not, en-
join upon man more than this,
to believe that the Bible is the
word of God and that it contains
a safe and simple plan of saliva
tion, for all who accept it's teach
ings." But Chillingworth's
teachings had made but little
impression upon the world.
Into this and conditions of af-
fairs the life of Thomas and
Alexander Campbell had been
cast. These men were godly
men, men of upright life and
character. They deplored the
conditions in church work that
surrounded them. They beleiv-
ed in the right of individuals to
think for themselves. Presently
waxing bolder in their determi-
nation to let the world have the
light from the Word that had
broken to them, they declared
''Where the Bible speaks we
will speak, where it is silent we
will be silent"
The declaration of that sen.
tence fell like a thunderbolt in
to the theological camp that
had made creeds, rather than
Christ, a test of faith. Thomas
and Alexander Campbell were
regarded as dangerous men.
They were forced from the
church, though be it said in all
justice the men who drove them
forth believed that they were
doing right. The men who
drove them forth were honora-
bic, upright, honest men, but
their views were narrow, illog-
ical, restricted and above all,
dispotic because of the theolog-
ical training they had received.
September 9TH 1909, is a mem.
orable date in the history of the
Christian Church, for on that
date was published the declara
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-14

are people living today who
knew and talked with the "pio-
neers of the reformation" as
the founders of the church are
living. Hence it comes that from
these living oracles may be
gathered the history of the orr
gin of the people today who call
themselves Christians, mot be-
cause they are the only Chris
tlans, but because they are
Christians only"
One hundred years ago there
was but little religious activity
in the world. 1t was axare thing
for a young man to be actively
identified with the church. To-
day more than 81 per cent. of
the young men of our large cit
les between 18 and 25 are not
only members of the various
churches but also actively work.
ing with them.
Religious thought was divi-
ded. Great churches contended
relative to theological problems
that had but little bearing upon
the things of this world.
They were more interested in
the discussion of the conditi, III.
of the heavenly country to
which they hoped to go than
they were relative to making
their own country heavenly.
They had failed to discover
that the Bible was not a book of
theology but a book for practi-
cal living in this everyday
world of ours.
They were more willing to
dispute relative to the disposi-
tion of the body of Moses than
they were to discuss the care o
the body of the individual man
here on earth.
They were rent in twair-over
problems interesting to stLuents
but which meant but little in the
way of social betterment for
men living on this mundane
sphere.
They made creeds their test
of faith rather than a testimo-
ny to faith. Thoughtful men
everywhere deplored this sad
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-14
Century Mark To Be Observed
by DISCIPLES.

When the Disciples of Christ
popularity as Christians, come
to celebrate their centennial in
Pittsburg this month, they will
show to the religious world the
most remarkable growth and
advancement of any religious
body of modern times.
One hundred years ago at
Brush Run, Pa, there was a SOL
itary church of these people with
a membership of only 27. To-
day, such has been their marve-
lous growth, that they number
over /, 100000.
From the little church at
Brush Run, to a great body of
people with over 11,OOO houses
in the United States, and more
than 1000 in other lands, is a
long sweep and a great step.
From two men, earnestly "con-
tending for the faith once for
all delivered to the saints" in a
little frame building, to a body
# people with over $500 minis
ters ordained to preach the gos.
pei, is a growth that must inter-
est the student of cause and eff
feet and be wondered at by
those who have failed to grasp
the significance of the plea
which these brave hearted and
strenuous hearted people have
been making for the last 100
years.
Today the Disciples of Christ
in the United States have a BIZ
BILE school enlistment of a mill
ion, a church property worth
$26, ,455, ,131, and educational in
stitutionals of all kinds and COL
'eges to the number of 33, with
an enrolment of students last
year amounting to 1858.
These facts must give the
student of religious progress
cause, and lead him to ask rel
ative to the origin of this body
of people.
The origin of this people is
not veiled in obscurity. There
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-14
Animals With Pockets.


Did YOU ever think what curious
Thing it is that some animals have
pockets great. roomy. fur lined vest
pockets. big enough to carry family
Ut little ones about in? Many of the
animals native to Australia and Ias-
mania have these convenient pockets,
ana so has the possum, a common
animal in our southern states. The
kangaroo is the largest of this species.
Full grown kangaroos go sixteen feet
at jump. and so when going on II
long journey or running from hunters
think what a comfort it must be to
Mother kangaroo to know that her
babies are snug and safe in her pock-
ct! Exchange.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-14

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Tillmap
Hatcher Saturday Oct. 9 a 12
pound daughter. AS the young
est child is now 13 years of age
this little lady is placed at the
head of the family as her
weight in gold. Mr.. Hatcher
walks the street of Sioux Citv
this morning feeling as proud
as a man 81 years. All doing
fine. -
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-14
Family Reunion at Modale.

Family Reunion at Modale.
A pleasant reunion occurred
at the William Middleton home
in this city on Sunday. There
were present Allen and Wiley
Middleton of South Omaha,
William Middleton Jr. of Cedar
Falls, Ia, John Middleton, Of
Moscow, Idaho, Mrs. Hattie
Middleton Mead of Collins, Ia,
and George, James and Ira
Middleton Of this city.
William Middleton, the father
OF this family, is past 80 years
Of age, and has resided in this
country about forty years,
where his family has grown to
manhood and womaEhood.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-14
Don't Mention II.

Sapphedd-You saved mo from be-
ing killed by that auto. owe my
life to YOU. How shall ever repay
you: Stouten-Young man. don't let
trifling debts like that worry you.-
New York Life.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-14
Secret Ink.

A simple expedicnt when one wishes
o coni.de his secrets to paper and yet
Keep them is TO use ordinary rice wa
Ter instead of ink 1t cannot be seen
when dry, but turns blue when iodine
is applied to it, IL 1t be desired to
make perfectly sure Of the destruction
of the contents Of the letter after it
has been read the purpose may be ac-
complished by writing 1T with solu-
tion of iodide of starch in water. A
few days later the script will have
disappeared.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-14
Reason Enouot,.

Critic (as the composer plays his
last piece)-Very fine indeed. But what
is that passage which makes the cold
chills run down the back? Composer
That is where the wanderer has the
hotel bill brought to him.-Fliegendc
Batter
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1909-10-14

Mr. Ed Reed, Mrs. Reed, his
mother, and Miss Mildred, his
daughter, all arrived last night
from Utah, where they spent
the summer. They report the
weather as growing cold in the
west and concluded that it will
be more pleasant here than on
the Ranch this winter, so came
bone for the winter.