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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
Probing Price of Food product.

Washington, February 19.--The food price Investigating committee held it's first meeting after the adjournment of the Senate today. All of the members ex- cept Senator Clarke of Arkansas, were present. Nothing but preliminary work was done. Edward T. Clark. clerk of the committee on Philippines, will act as clerk of the special committee. Meetings will be held in the Senate office building. The committee will consist of eight instead of seven members as at first contemplated. The increase was provided for by a res olution adopted by the Senate today at the instance of Senator Aldrich. the pur- rpse being to give the democrats larger proTortionate representation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
wanted to Clean Up Venice,

From the Baltimore American.
 Tn Venice not long ago I ran across a Chicago contractor to whom the an- tique and the picturesque, so much in eli once at that place of beauty, did not appeal" said Judge T. M. Long of San Francisco at the Stafford.
 '.The man was a utilitaran to the point of savagery. We stopped at the same hotel. One day I caught him immersed in a maze of figures that it had taken him hours to produce.
 " What these blamed Eyetalians want said he, is to clean mp this town. It's horribly in need of modern sanitation, and most of all they want to build some solid streets. I'd take the job of tidyins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
Friedman Is Signed

Indianapolis, February 1s.-Manager Carr of the Indianapolis American as- sociation team today signed Pitcher Jacob Friedman. who played with Louis vile last season. Friedman played with the local team in 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
Saved by . TechnicaInty.

From the Smart Set.
 A.aybelle-But it has been said that you are a gambler.
 Harold--That's a mistake. Gamblers sometimes win.
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stockholders, of whom he was but one of many. Because he never did dishon- orable, mean, or unkindly act there has not been a discordant note in the sin cere and universal tribute paid to his memory. His death marks a real loss to the community. It also affords plain indication that character does not count, after all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

up Venice and filling up these ditches for about s20, 1000. and then they'd have something to boast of properly.
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she made Miss Beatrice promise to
 " rite to her very often" from EuronA,
 telling the progress of her studies, N ;
 Wilson is pianist of much promise
 and on her way to New York to sail
 for the continent. she visited her sev-
 era1 days. Mrs. Carter entertained for her and was charmed by her playing.
 Mrs. Carter, I might say, is an accom-
 plished pianist herself.
 Miss Helen Cannon, who guides the
 social affairs in the home of the speaker. possesses faculty enjoyed by few. She remembers names and faces better than any other society woman in Washington. Perhaps Miss Cannon may inherit this trait from her father for it Is essentially a characteristic of q successful politician. Miss Cannon never has her callers announced at her homo. She can almost always remem-
 her the names and if she doesn't her ready wit saves her.
 Among the westerners presented al | the German court at the recent court
 ball in Berlin were Mrs. Gus av Schoile wife of the third secretary of the Amer lcan legation, and Miss Josephine Kal-
 man. Mrs. schoIle formerly resided in | St. Paul and Is spending the winter with Mrs. Scholle in Germany.
 | It is noticeable that greater fuss was made over Miss Ethel Roosevelt daughter of the former President, in Washington this season than over Miss Helen Taft, daughter of the present executive. Perhaps this may be oc- casioned by the fact that Miss Taft has | really not made her debut or 1t may be that Miss Roosevelt cares more for society than Miss Helen. But the fact
 remains. Miss Roosevelt sailed from
 New York for Egypt this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

For Sale-Corner 10th ave. and 24th st., north: S3h ner foot. >llver-L -Levert Realty Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
Incomplete Information,

From Bon Vivant.
 "We are now exactly a thousand feet above the level of the sea-
 What sea?'
 ''The guide book doesn't say"
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one of the most beautiful placesin thu capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

S) interested is Mrs. Tn H. Carter wife of Senator Carter of Mon tana, in the musical career of Miss Beatrice Wilson of Portland. Ore, that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

Mrs. Thomas K. Laughlin of Pitts burg. sister of Mrs. Taft, is again visiting at the White House. Mrs Taft and Mrs. Laughlin often make shopping trips together and at times they spend the entire afternoon mingling with the crow ds in stores without being recog- nized.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28

Miss Minnie Miller returned Satur-
day from Cedar Falls, where she was
ATTENDING the State Normal Summer
SCHOOL,
Paul Stookey went to Des Moines
Saturday to resume his studies in the
medical department at Drake Uni
versity.
Charles Wheeler, of Pleasanton,
passed through here Friday, return
ing from a business trip to Des
Moines.
Miss Mabel Still went to Kellerton
Monday evening to visit few days
at the home of her sister, Mrs. Bert
Ballou.
Miss Opha Clark went to Des
Moines last Friday to visit few days
at the home of her sister, Mr.. j. L.
Parrish.
Miss Lulu Snethen returned Friday
evening to her home at Pleasanton
after few days visit with friends in
this city.
Misses Enid Alexander and Olive
Taylor went to Osceola Thursday and
visited until Saturday with friends in
that city.
Miss Ruby Garnett, of Villisca,
came Saturday evening to visit her
friend, Miss Helen Deck, near Deca-
tur City.
Charles Piercy, of Bloomington
township, democratic candidate for
sheriff, was visitor in this city last
Saturday.
D. L. Twyman, manager of the
Ballew Lumber Co. in this city, had
business calling him to st. Joe last
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Howard went
to Lineville Tuesday where they will
spend couple of weeks at the Miner
al Springs.
Mr. and Mrs. Clark Morris, of Des
Moines, came Tuesday to visit few
days at the home of GeoL. Jackson
in this city.
Misses Geraldine Bales and Paul
inc Moore, of Humeston, came Tues
day to visit at the H. C. Quiet home
in this city.
Mrs. Georgia Still, of Davis City,
came last Thursday to visit a few
days with relatives and friends in
this vicinity
Moines, came Monday for short
WISH dI Iue nome Ol his mOCner, MrS.
Allan Dunn.
Mrs. Nancy Moreland, of Eden
township returned Friday from Beth
any, Mo-, where she had been visit
ing relatives.
j. H. Zimmerman and wife, of
GAINESVILLE, Mo-, were in Leon Thurs
day, being on their way to Mt. Ayr
to visit relatives.
Mrs. Thomas Dilner returned last
Monday to her home at Bloomfield
after visit in this city at the home
of VIM. McKern.
Miss Harriet Meter, of Bolivar,
Mo-, passed through here Friday, go
ing to Garden Grove to visit rela-
tives and friends
Misses Doras and Mona Stiff1er re
turned Friday to their home at Des
Moines after visit in this city at the
home of Guy Stark
Mrs. Port Bowsher, of Lamont,
came Saturday afternoon and visited
over Sunday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. R. Bowsher
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28

Misses LaNelle and Margery Null
linnix went to Lamont Friday even
ing and visited few days with
friends in that city.
Ralph DeWolff, who was visiting at
the home of j. A. Dale, west of Leon,
returned Saturday to his home at
Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
Mrs. T. T. Johnston, of Grand
a few days at the home of her sister,
Mrs. V. R. McGinnis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Marvin and
daughter went to Van Vert Saturday
to visit few days at the home of
Mrs Marvin's parents.
Miss Rosa Bennett, of Garden
Grove, came Friday to visit a few
days with her friend, Miss Goldie
Stewart, near this city.
J. H. Jones came down from Van
Vert Friday evening where he had
been working and visited over Sunday
at his home in this city.
Miss Geraldine Shepherd returned
Friday to her home at Osceola after
visiting few days in this city at the
home of ]. w. Bowman.
Miss Ethelyn Duff returned Friday
! to her home at GAINESVILLE after few
days visit in. this city at the home of
her aunt, Mrs. P. F. Kopp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bowsher re-
turned last Thursday from weeks
visit at the home of his brother, H.
c. Bowsher, in Kansas City.
/ C. G. Cline and Alex Ironsides re-
turned Thursday evening from Grand
River where they were working on
the new Beck store building.
L. L. Moon returned Tuesday to
his home at Pleasanton after short
visit in this city at the home of his
| daughter, Mrs. Kay Bennett
Mrs j. L. Phipps and Mrs. P. R..
Rhamy returned Saturday to their
homes at Garden Grove after visit
with relatives in this vicinity.
Madison Coons and Ray Farnes
left last Thursday morning for Fargo,
N. D., where they will work in the
harvest fields for few weeks.
| Mrs H. Binning returned Friday
to her home near Kingston after Wis
lifting a few days in this city at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Cox
w. H. McCalla, who is spending.
| most of his time looking after his
llu0 Id Ill uSdl LAWS Slly, was d NlS-
| itor in this city last Saturday.
Mrs. Bert Chew, of Pleasanton,
| came Tuesday to visit few days at
| the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. Harmon, in this city.
Dr. Sarah Snaveley Brown, of
| Davenport, came Monday to visit a
few days at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Woodmansee.
Miss LaNelle Rhoades returned
Saturday from GAINESVILLE, where she
had been visiting for few days at
the home of her brother Archie
! Henry Turpen, who has been doing
the plastering on the new Mullinnix
store building in this city, returned to
his home at Davis City Thursday.
Miss Kate Sullivan returned Sat-
urday from Cedar Falls, where she
had been for several weeks attending
the State Normal Summer School.
R. E. Mclaughlin, who is putting
up good race for the Office of county
auditor on the democratic ticket, was
a visitor in this city last Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28

Mrs. B. L. Eiker went to Des
Moines Thursday and visited couple
of days with friends in that city.
Hon. Heman c. Smith, democratic
candidate for representative, was a
visitor in this city last Saturday.
Geo. P Campbell, of Davis City,
passed through this city last Thurs
day, going to Charlton on business
over Sunday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob Martin, at Garden Grove
Miss Edyth Cowles, of near Pleas
anton, returned Thursday evening
from visit with friends at Van Vert
Miss Maud Springsteen, of Decatur
City, came Tuesday evening to visit
a few days with Miss Minnie Miller.
Miss Virginia West, of DeKalb,
came Tuesday evening to visit at the
home of her aunt, Mrs. w. A. Poush.
Mrs. Frank Throckmorton, OF
Derby, was a visitor at the home of
j. F. Penniwell in this city Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Kemp came
down from Van Vert Saturday even
ing and visited over Sunday in this
city.
Mrs. Tincie Shelton returned Tues
day to her home at Decatur City after
short visit with relatives in this
city.
James Dunn, of Story City, came
in Tuesday evening for a short visit
at the home of her mother in this
city.
Mrs. j. R. Scott and children, OF
st. Joe, are visiting at the home OF
h ictn No1 in, thic
city
Miss Mary Hacker, of Van Vert,
came Thursday to visit at the home of
her sister, Mrs. Frank Allen, in this
city.
Vivian Beard returned Saturday to
his home at Osceola after visiting a
couple of days with friends in this
city.
Miss Ada Dale went to Grand River
Thursday to visit few days at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Pearl John
ston.
Miss Ella Preston went to New
Hampton, Mo-, Monday to visit few
days at the home of Rev. j. B. Ben
nett.
Attorney w. B. Kelley, of indie
pendence, Mo-, was in this city Mon
day looking after some legal bust
ness.
Attorney Garland Wilson, of Beth
|any, Mo-, was visiting in this city
Saturday, being on his way to Chi
cago.
Mrs. E. R. Collins, of Cherryvale,
kas., was in Leon last Thursday on
her way to Saline, Mo-, to visit rela-
tives.
Fred Fuller, of Van Vert, was a
business visitor in this city Monday,
going to Davis City on the evening
train.
J. R. Smith, of Lamont, passed
through here Monday enroute for
Macon, Mo-, where he has a large
farm.
Ed Shelton, of Decatur City, was a
visitor in this city Tuesday. He left
Wednesday morning for Seattle,
Wash.
Mrs. Mayme Baker returned Mon
day evening from visit at the home
of her sister, Mrs. G. w. Carmean, at
Abba.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs. F. HI. Horner, who
were visiting at the home of his aunt,
Mrs. Eugene Cannon, south of town,
returned Thursday to their home in
Kansas City.
John Poush and family, of Davis
City, passed through here Monday
afternoon enroute for Duluth, Mimi,
where they will visit with relatives
and friends.
Mrs. Archie Ravens, of Decatur
City, came Monday evening to visit
few days at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Clabe Brazelton,
near this city.
Robert Good went to Garden Grove
Monday to attend the funeral of Miss
Jessie Martin, who died Sunday af-
ternoon. She was the daughter of
Henry Martin.
Mrs. Will Mckay and children re-
turned Thursday from Garden Grove,
where they had been visiting at the
home of her grandfather, j. C. Crider,
for few days.
Mrs. Elsie Heron and her sister
in-law, Miss Elma Heron, of Gains
willie, were in Leon Saturday, being on
their way home from a visit with rel
atives in Mt Ayr.
Mrs. Anna Peters, who had been
visiting at the home of her sister,
Mrs. l. E. Evans, and other relatives
! in this vicinity, returned Saturday to
her home in Kansas City.
Mrs. Albert Mckinley, of Omaha,
who was visiting at the home of her
brother-in-law, Harmon Mckinley, in
this city, went to Corydon Friday to
visit relatives few DAYS.
c. B. Kemple and granddaughter,
Miss Ruby Marion, of Hastings, Neb.,
came Friday evening for a short visit
in this city at the home of Mr.. KEN
pies nephew, c. F. Miller.
| Hon. Heman C. Smith, of Lamont,
and w. l.. Edmondson, of Tuskeego,
| passed through here Tuesday after
noon going to Ottumwa to attend the
! democratic state convention.
Omer Whistler, of Ridgeway, Mo-,
stopped off here last Thursday and
visited between trains at the home of
S. Whistler, while returning from a
business trip to Galesburg, Ill.
VIM. Pence, former we'll known
resident of Grand River township,
now living at Big Piney, Wyoming,
came Saturday and is visiting at the
home of j. G. Springer in this city.
E. S. Brownfield and wife, of Co
Fad, Neb., are visiting at the home of
Mrs. Brownfield's sister, Mrs John
S. Ryan, in this city. They are on
their way home from months visit
in Virginia and other eastern states
and Mr.. Brownfield says nowhere did
he see as good crops as we have here
in Decatur county
DR.. J. B. Horner, wife and daugh-
ter Helen, of Lamont, came Tuesday
to visit at the home of Mrs. S. w.
Hurst in this city. DR.. Horner went
on to Ottumwa on the evening train
to attend the democratic state con-
vention.
Will A. Lewis, who has been living
on his fathers farm west of Leon.
has decided to return to GAINESVILLE to
make his home again. Mrs. Lewis and
the children went there Thursday and
will visit at the home of her parents
until they get settled again in their
own home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-07-28
c. A, Brazelton returned Saturday

c. A. Brazelton returned Saturday
evening from Des Moines where he
had been visiting for a few days.
Mrs. Myrtle Afford and little
daughter, of Abba, came Saturday to
visit few days at the home of her
sister, Mrs. o. 7. Conrey, in this city.
DR.. G. P. Reed, of Davis City, pass
ed through this city last Thursday
returning from Van Vert, where he
was called on professional business.
Miss Grace Garner, of Eden town
ship, returned Monday evening from
Des Moines where she had been TAX
ing treatment at the NJ E. hospital.
Mrs. G. K. Cherrington, of Deca-
tur City, came Tuesday evening to
visit few days at the home of her
son, Charles Cherrington, in this city.
Mrs. Jennie Lillard, of Kansas City,
came Monday to visit her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. William Vanostrand, and
other relatives in this city and vicin-
ity.
Miss Grace Andrew returned last
Thursday to her home at Grand River
after a short visit at the home of her
brother, sheriff j. E. Andrew, in this
city.
Mrs. Alta Conrey and two sons, of
Humeston, came last Thursday to
visit a few days at the home of her
father-in-law, j. R. Conrey, in this
city.
o. G. Albee and family, of Ridge
way, Mo-, came Saturday and visited
over Sunday in this city at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Albee.
Mrs. F. L. Jenkins returned Fri
day evening from Grand River where
she had been visiting for few days
at the home of her sister, Mrs. j. F..
Hines.
Mrs. j. F. Hadley, of California,
who was visiting at the home of her
sister, Mrs. G. F. Miller, in this city,
went to Charlton Tuesday to visit her
parents.
Clark Biddison returned Saturday
evening to his home at GAINESVILLE
after visiting a few days in this city
at the home of his sister, Mrs. II. A.
Wright
Mrs. Sam Martin and daughter,
Miss Madaline, of Boone, came Fri
day evening to visit at the home of
her father-in-law, Amos Martin, near
this city.
Mrs. S. E. Bartlett returned Satur-
day to her home at Garden Grove
after a weeks visit at the home
of her brother, Capt. ]. D. Brown, in
this city.
Miss Nellie Mcfarland, of Des
Moines, was in Leon Saturday on her
way to Garden Grove, to visit at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Clarence
Bartlett
Mrs. W. T. Cole and daughters,
Misses Verna and Lillian, of Platts-
mouth, Neb., came today for a visit
at the home of their cousin, Mrs. j.
HOffhines.
Mrs O. S. Long and daughter, Miss
Ruth, of Shenandoah, came Friday
evening to visit few days at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Bell
c. H. Harp and wife were called to
Pleasanton Tuesday by the serious
illness of their daughter, Mrs. Glen
Vaughn, who lives nine miles east of
Pleasanton-
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1910-12-02

cal authorities, and advise as to best
methods of instruction in citizenship.
Enforcement of the Law.
The great problem of the future i.
the administration and enforcement OF
the law. Constantly increasing atten-
tion is being given to those devices
which make laws effective, violations
are more severely penalized, and the
powers of inspectors are more definitely
outlined, but still more attention must
be concentrated on this subject.
In Massachusetts a special commits
sion was appointed to study and report
an effective system of factory inspec-
tion. Until our machinery for law en-
forcement is worked out in more
scientific basis" the Review concludes.
our labor legislation will continue to
be lacking in effectiveness"
Prepare for 1911.
Thirteen states held regular legisla-
tive sessions this year. In addition as
many as four special sessions were
called. During the next few months
over forty different legislatures will be
in session and preparation should be
made early for progressive legislation.
This Review furnishes the facts in con
venient form at the time they are most
needed.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1910-12-02

protection of labor during the present
year, and includes a complete index to
the new labor laws.
Employrs' Liability.
Commissions in addition to those of
1909 minnesota, New York, Wiscon-
sim were this year created by the leg
slatures of Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio,
Massachusetts, and by the federal gov
ernment. The governor of Washing
ton also has recently appointed a COM
mission. In Ohio and New York the
liability laws were greatly modified
in favor of the injured, ana for the
first time in this country we now have
a law which provides compensation, in
more than one industry, for accidents,
regardless of fault. In this law New
York included eight extra hazardous
employments and has worked out de
finite scheme of compensation for in
jures. The injured man has IA choice
the given schedule or of suing under
the existing liability law. By another
New York act employer and employe
may agree voluntarily upon a compen
sation scheme for those industries not
included in the compulsory law.
The Review discusses also the see
ond Maryland measure providing relief
for coal mine employees, and the amend
ment to the federal law which simph-
fies procedure and greatly reduces costs
by permitting actions for damages TO
be brought in state or district courts.
Old Age Pensions.
While the principle of providing pen
sions for public service employees has
long been established in such states as
Massachusetts and New Jersey the Re
view states that the American legisla-
lures have not yet accepted the prinel-
pie of industrial old age pensions \
bill. based upon careful preliminary
study of existing systems OF mdusIfl"
pensions in other countries. was pre-
sented in Massachusetts, but was de
feated. New Jersey, however, has pro
yided for a commission to report a bll
in 1911.
Hours of Labor.
An amendment to the federal eight
hour law of 1892 definitely brings con
struetion work on navy vessels withi
the operation of the law. BY an ac
which promises to be enforceable tn
eight hour day is established ON publ
works in Kentucky. Attempts to re
st,;ct the hours of labor for women il
Ohio were unsuccessful, but in New
York and Virginia efforts to extend tn
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KEEP TAB.

The North End Improvement Club
met Wednesday night with an attend
ance of eighty. Many maWars of pub
lie character were taken zip and the
club will meet each Wednesday,
The committee on streets and sewers
made a report as follows:
"1-We learned from the secretary of
the board of public works that it was
not the intention of the board to start
work on replacing the old plank walks
with new ones before the 18th of Feb
ruary, but possibly little later. We
found that it was the sentiment of a
majority of the property owners not to
have this work done before this time,
so that the boards plans as regards to
time was acceptable.
"2-The board of public works plans
to begin with replacing the worst sec
tion first.
"3-The secretary of the board of
public works said that the board would
be glad to receive suggestions from the
club.
"4-It is an unsettled question as to
whether the city can under its charter
do its public work by day labor or not
But we recommend chat this club pcti
tion the board of public works to do SO
and in the event that they cannot do
so, that it divide all proposed improve.
ment areas into as small districts a.
practicable in order to get as many
competitive bids as possible.
Information from the secretary
of the board of public works indicates
that the paving of Rockefeller from
Hewitt to Nineteenth street will MOI
be undertaken for six months as ther,
are condemnation suits involved.
Work was begun on the Broad
way trunk sewer this week. The eos
to property owners will be $3.50 pc
lot, in districts like Ninth and Rocke
feller, where it may be years befor
lateras will he available, to S15.6t
per lot in blocks ike Eighteenth ant
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