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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

The state dairy and food commits
sioner is taking hand in the seed
corn game. He has begun prosecu-
tons against several dealers who
are selling seed corn which does
not run 100 per cent. In one case
only rs per cent Of the seed corn
terminated. 1t is believed that a
few such cases will make the dealers
sit up and take notice. They will
begin testing their seed corn and
they will know what they are SELL
ing. There has been much COM
plant concerning the aduheration
of some seeds that cut a figure in
the market, but the department has
been getting after the dealers in poor
seeds, and now the situation is said
to be greatly improved. 1t looks
like one Of the meanest things posi-
Bile to sell an industrious, hard
working farmer worthless seed, and
thus practically ruin his years work.
The department that exercises the
greatest watchfulness over seeds is
sure to win the approval of the great
majority of the people of Iowa.
There have been few better things
begun in Iowa of late than the cam
paign for the very best seeds and
seed corn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

If you are writing q letter to a
person in Iowa and want it to reach
It's destination spell the name of the
state in full instead Of using the alb
breviation, ia" This is the notice
recently sent out by the postal au-
thorities to several concerns which
are doing large correspondence in
the state. The notice was sent out
to prevent the constant confusion
which is occurring because of the
similarity between the ways in which
many people make their 'I's" and
LIS" The men at the postoffice Of
ten can hardly tell the difference be-
tween these two letters they claim.
Another reason for the notice is the
beginning of the habit among the
inhabitants of Indiana to abbreviate
the name of their state "Ia." instead
OF Ind. as always has been the
custom. This change makes the alb
breviation of the two states exactly
the same, and unless the postal clerk
knows In which state the town is To-
which the letter is addressed Is To-
Gated, the letter is liable to be mis-
sent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

On May 4th the American Phar-
maceutical Association placed itself
on record as advocating the abolition
of alcohol as commodity of sale in
all American drug stores. 1t urged
the elimination of all traffic in habit
forming drugs as harmful to public
morals and detrimental to the best
interests of the American people.
Now, If they can enforce this, vast
will be the benefit. Many drug stores
are more dangerous promoters of
drunkenness than ordinary bar
rooms. Christian Advocate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Saturday, May 21st. is the last day
on which candidates for township
offices may file their affidavits. The
new primary law states that the can
didates at the June primaries must
be filed Is days before the election
which is to be, held on June 7th.
Quite a number of candidates have
already filed the necessary papers.
Unlike the county Office candidates,
those who aspire to occupy township
offices are not required to file a
nomination paper, an affidavit Of
candidacy being all that is required.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Ex-Governor Boies has returned
from California and has taken up his
residence on the home farm in Black
Hawk county. Out on the coast he is
setting out big orchard, working
and planning for the future, as if he
were youth instead of q man eighty
two. Still hale and hearty he takes
great interest in public affairs. The
little bitterness that was called forth
by the politics of the times has all
passed away, and today all Iowa
points with pride to her grand old
man, who is one of her very success
full farmers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

The Register and Leader is the
one Iowa newspaper that will keep
you informed on all events leading
up to the primaries in June. 1t has
an enviable reputation for publish
ing all the late and reliable campaign
news. If not subscriber The Reg
lister and Leader will be mailed to
you daily from now to August IL for
sl.00-including the big Sunday is
sue $3.50. The Reporter will gladly
send in your subscription.
All subscriptions stop when the
time is out.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

The Estes Cafe has been making a
specially of dogs the past week. They
did not serve them on their menu but
had fine display of pups in their
window, there being fox terriers, rat
terriers. bulls, collies and plain dogs.
Then there were two cute little snow
white Esquimau pups owned by Fred
Marvin, and a litter of pretty spotted
coach pups owned by Charles Norton.
The dog exhibit has attracted a great
deal of attention.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19
School Report.

Pleasant View district No5, Cen
ter township: Number enrolled dur
ing eight months, 38. Those receiv-
ing common school diplomas were
Emmett Mullins, Clara and Myra Gar
Der. Georgia CARRIER has been
neither absent nor tardy for 10
school months; for five months, jose
phine CARRIER; for four months, Clara
CARRIER, Edith Sears, Oscar and AL
bert Watson. jamie Evans, teacher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

The electroliers have been placed
along the south side of the square.
That is, they have been placed at
some places along the south side.
This latter applies also to the west
and the north sides, while the east
side has no lights of the kind. The
lights add nightly to the appearance
OF the city and the merchants who
have had them installed are deserv-
ing of much credit for their public
spirit.-Albia Republican.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Mrs. F. A. Bowman and Mrs. c.
E. Hurst returned Friday from Abba,
where they had been for several days
the Grand Chapter of the
P. e. o. Society as delegates from
the Chapter in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

At Fairfield the grocers have new
wrinkle. They have quit selling ba-
nanas by the dozen, and instead they
have fixed the price at cents per
pound. No doubt, by and by, very
many things will be retailed by
weight that are sold by number, or by
dry measure now. 1t has frequently
been suggested that eggs should be
sold by weight, and people will come
to it sooner or later. The banana has
become food staple in many parts
of the country, and there is no longer
the great profit that there was in
handling this fruit when it was con-
sidered luxury-neither is there the
risk
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Fred Kemp, of Des Moines, passed
through this city last Thursday after
moon, going to Van Vert. He had
accompanied his wife and baby to
the home of her parents. Mr.. and
Mra G. H. Brown, near Pleasanton,
having been confined to their home
In Des Moines under quarantine for
= month, Mrs. Kemp having scarlet
lever.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

E. j. Sankey has moved his Real
Estate Office over Hanselrs store,
corner Main and Commercial streets,
Leon, where he has a much better
location. Any person needing q
farm loan at lowest rates or the
service of real estate man in sell
ing or buying property can secure
his services by calling on him at his
new Office,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Willie Huffman, a lad about 13
years of age, is creating great ex-
element in Waterloo. where he at
tends, the public high school, by
preaching, and where he is known as
"the boy preacher" He addressed
an audience at the chapel and was
listened to by large congregation.
The little fellow is said to have de-
livered an eloquent sermon in very
modest manner and received con-
CALCULATIONS just as modestly. His
tiny form could scarcely be seen
above the pulpit. He was converted
when mere child and began to give
his testimony in public before he
could hardly speak plainly. His par
ents reside at Ionia, but he has been
making his home the past year with
Rev. Dibble, of Waterloo.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

d. G. Cannon has had enough Of
it serving as city marshal after a
months experience and rendered his
resignation to the city council last
Thursday evening. Lafe Mitchell was
Immediately appointed as marshal
by Mayor Harvey and has entered on
his duties
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

A. p. Olsen returned last Friday
night from spending month at
various points in California, where
he was visiting relatives and attend
ing to some legal business. Mrs.
Olsen and daughter Nina, who &C
companied him, will remain in Cali
fornia for a couple of months yet.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

a fur neck piece which was lost
lby Mrs. v. R. Foxworthy, of Winston,
no, couple of weeks ago and adver-
aised in The Reporter, was returned
aast Friday to this Office by Ray
Garner, of Eden township. who
found the fur in the road several
miles southeast of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Wiley Sell is making quite an i'm
provement on his residence property
on north Main street. putting in a
new brick foundation, raising the
house up and also building an addi-
ton on the north side of it. North
Main streeters are all improving
their properties this year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

George Morris reports quite a curl
osity in that an old cat of theirs hav-
ing lost her kittens found litter OF
little rabbits in the grass and is
mothering them as her own.-Gar-
den Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Mrs. w. S. Chandler fell down two
flights of stairs at their home in west
Leon last Thursday night, and struck
her breast against corner post of
the stairs and sustained a painful in
jury, it being thought the bone is
cracked. Medical aid was given her
and she is getting along very nicely
and no serious results are antici-
pated
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Up to this time city clerk S. G..
Mitchell has issued but thirteen dog
licenses, and the city marshal has
instructions to gather in all dogs who
are not wearing tag after next
Tuesday
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Farquhar & Sons have new de-
livery horse. They have put up with
the horse running away and tearing
up their wagon every once in awhile,
but when he ran away twice on last
Thursday and tore up two wagons in
one day, that settled it, and he is now
working on the dray line and Far
quhars have a new horse.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19
For Iowa Political News.

500 will bring you the Register
and Leader from now to August IS:
with the big Sunday issue included,
$3.50. If you want statewide CAM
paign news until after the primaries.
subscribe at once through The Re-
porter, any postmaster, newsdeaIer
or you can send direct to the Register
and Leader, Des Moines, Iowa.
All subscriptions stop when the
time is out
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

All persons interested in the Beth
Ell cemetery are requested to come on
Wednesday, May 18th, to help clean
up the yard and house, and to help
fix up the fence, as there has been a
new set of posts put in all around
the graveyard, so please come early
and bring such tools as are needed.
By request of the trustees.
g r, Coy C1erk
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Fred D. Close, of Webb City. Mo-,
came in last Thursday evening to
attend to some business matters. He
returned home the following day.
Nr. Close Is doing al extensive hard
ware business at webb City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

List of letters remaining uncalled
Tor in the Leon postof6ce: Mr.. e. L.
Armstrong. Mrs. Martha McEvoy,
Mrs. Lille Nicholson, Mr.. F. A. Reke.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

For Rent-One of the best store
buildings in the best block in Leon.
would prefer hardware to other bust
ness as building is fitted up for a
hardware store. Good chance for
live businessman. Building is 24x8o
feet, two floors and basement full
size. Warehouse at rear for gaso-
line, oils, etc. Call on or write Chas.
f. Hurst, Leon. Iowa. John F. Hurst.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

The Leon Electric Co. have sew
eral good gasoline engines they are
offering to sell for much less than
they cost. They will make splendid
power for farmers who do not have
electric current
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

"Curley" Craig, clerk at Gamers
grocery store, is off duty for a few
days, nursing an injured hand. While
operating a tobacco cutter at the
store on Wednesday evening he got
his left hand under the knife and
nearly cut his first finger off, be-
sides cutting quite a cash in his
thumb
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

A special meeting of the newly
organized Decatur County Gun Club
will be held at DR.. LaytoA's sf6ce on
evening of this week. All
parties interested in the preservation
If the game and fish in this county
are invited to attend.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

y. p. Hall, of Denver, Colorado,
general passenger agent Of the Santa
-Fe railroad, came In Saturday noon,
being called here by the death Of his
mother-in-law, Mrs. Amanda McClel-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Mrs. A. j. Allen, Of Leon, came
1aa evening to attend the conven-
stion and remain for a few days to
visit among friends. She is former
Abba girl, and the girlhood friends
are glad that she Is with them
Abba Republican.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Persons who do not wish to vote
the same primary ticket this year
that they voted two years ago must
go before the auditor and make
known their change of affiliation at
least ten days before the primary
which occurs June seventh. This
applies only to the primary and the
primary is merely to select nominees.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

]. @. Lockwood, of Woodland,
brought to The Reporter office last
Saturday peculiar duck which was
Matched on his farm. The duck had
four feet and two bills, but was other
wise perfectly formed. 1t was found
dead in the shell, but Mr.. Lockwood
has preserved it in alcohol.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

A L. Ackerley moved last week
into his residence property in north
west Leon which he had been re-
modelling and building an addition to.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Iowa, who was visiting friends in
this city, went to Lamont Saturday
for a short visit with relatives, and
returned home from that place.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Not single marriage license has
been issued by clerk Mendenhall dur
ing the past week. Perhaps every
body is waiting until the comet
strikes the earth before venturing
on the sea of matrimony.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Notice. am now making my last
trip for the Raleigh Medicine Co.,
and ask all customers to be ready
to settle their accounts in full when
l call, as must settle with the COM
pany. I. n. Ruark.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

We are anxious to make the
,ntreet lighting system perfect. II
you will notify US by telephone or
otherwise as soon as you discover a
street are or incandeacent not burn
Eng we will consider it favor.
Leon Electric Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Mrs. Mary F. Barber, of Marshall
town, who was visiting at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. c. E. Millsap,
at Decatur City, went to Abba Fri
day to visit few days before return
ing home
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

A. L. Howard, editor of the Grand
River Local, came down Saturday
evening and visited over Sunday at
his home in this city. Mrs. Howard
who had been visiting at Grand
River, returned home with him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

For Sale-Fifty loads of stove
wood. e. NJ. Shinn, phone 616 on M.
line. 39-tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Rev. ]. H. Burrows, Of GAINESVILLE,
came Monday for short visit at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Will
Lewis, west of town. Little Louise
Lewis, who had been visiting at
GAINESVILLE, returned home with him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

If you are reading The Reporter
this week you may rest assured that
the comet has not struck the earth,
as today is the day the earth passes
through the comets tail.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

For brick work, brick, cement and
sand, and guaranteed cement side
walk at 10 cents per square foot,
see f. G.. Mullinnix 35-tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

For the best cement blocks for
foundation and walls. see J. w. Hon
mold,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Miss Margaret Crawford, who has
been teaching at Hominy. Okla, re-
turned last Thursday and will spend
the summer with her mother in this
M
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Mrs. Bert Scott, of north of town,
and her sister, Mrs. A. R. Farnes,
went to Kellerton Saturday evening
do visit few days at the home Of
their sister, Mrs. Bert Ballou.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19
Liza Jane bread at Bradfeld &
Cordpor,c

Found-An. umbrella, which the
owner can obtain by calling at The
Reporter Office and paying for this
notice
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Eli Hutchinson, of Woodland, was
in Leon Saturday. He had just fin
ished his work as census enumerator
for Woodland and Morgan townships.
He went to Osceola Saturday after
noon and visited over Sunday with
friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

We are going to move. Ground
feed stuffs, hay and corn for sale
cheap. 39-2t. Talbot Grain Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

The Leon Cement & Brick Co. have
just received a complete outfit of
tools for raising houses and will
figure with you on your foundations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

w. H. Hall went to Osceola We'd
nesday to attend the funeral of his
life long friend, James Woodbury.,
who died in Chicago last Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

The Davis City and Leon base ball
teams will play at the new ball park
in Leon Sunday afternoon. Game
called at o'clock
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Mrs. William Squires and Mrs. J..
D. Combs, of Goshen, Mo-, and their
sister, Mrs. F. M. Mckee, of Akron,
Mo-, came Saturday to attend the
funeral of their aunt. Mrs. Amanda
McClelland. They returned home
Monday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Try one of those splendid meals
which are being served every day at
the Park Hotel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Get your photos at the CARRIER
Studio. We guarantee all our work
- please.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Wanted-At once, girls for hotel.
Cook $500 per week, and other help
according. Write or call on Hotel
Seelig, Leonard, N. D. 39-4t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Carl Sankey paid a fine of $40
and costs before Mayor Harvey Mon
day for intoxication.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

For guaranteed sidewalks at &c.
per square foot, see Leon Cement &
Brick Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19
For the best auto oil and batter
les see H. A. Wright.

For Rent-A six room residence
property. See j. R. Bowsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

For Sale-Early seed corn. Simon
Goodman, R. F. D. 4, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Smelling of gasoline is no sign of
ownership of an automobile.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

The best bread, Liza Jane, at
Bradfield & Gardeners only.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Tremble, Optician. At Central
Hotel Tuesday, May "a.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-27

Mrs. Ollie Powell, are visiting at
Me'ber, Ky.
Llnas Davis has returned from a
visit to his brother. Ed Davis, at St.
Louis.
Mrs. j. II. Davis and children, OF
Jerseyyiile, are visiting Mrs. Shoe
maker.
Miss Maud Brown, of Gauntown,
who has been visiting her brother,
Eugene Brown, has gone TO Brook
port to visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Shepard have
returned from a visit to relatives at
Marion
Miss Marie Dawson has gone to
jacksonville TO go to the Illinois
Womans college for the year.
Miss May Baily has returned from
a visit to friends at st. Louis.
Mrs. George Kerr is visiting In
Cincinnati.
Miss Fannie Morris and little
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-27

his Shelton pony ranch near sparta
III.
Mrs. James Beason, OF Joppa' Is
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
John Berry.
Mr.. j. A. Anderson and son HARRY
visited in Round Knob over SUNDAY.
w. F. Morris has returned 10 me-
home in Oil City. Pa, after Vlsit 10
his relatives here and friends In Pa
ducah.
Mrs James Holloran ana sisVer
Miss Letford, have gone to ST. LOUIS
to reside. -.
Hal Haynes visited in Marion last
week. -.
been paid into the county court
daughter. Miss Virtue Hart are 'i'-
iting in Marion this week.
Misses Marie Whalen ana nessis ,
Bus terworth. Of Brookport Vis''eu
friends here Saturday.
Mrs. Joe Fardel and dausn'e'
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-27

to buy Christmas toys for Johns
Bros. store.
Mrs Will Compton, mother and
sister. spent Sunday in Brookport
with friends.
Dixie saterfield has returned to his
home in Princeton after a visit to his
sister, Mrs. f. T. Scott
Messrs. Dan Parks and c. c. Parks
are attending the National Carriage
Builders convention at Cincinnati
this week.
Miss Flossie Denis has returned
from a visit to friends at Golconda
and Grantsburg.
Mrs. w. II. Tabor has returned
from a visit to relatives in Ohio.
Mrs. Gus Causer is visiting rela-
tives at New Columbia.
Miss Lille Travelstead has return
ed from a visit to relatives at Harris
burg.
Dr. D. o. Milton has returned from
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Dope.


Yesterday was the final pay day
for the Indians. and practically all
the players have left the city for
their homes to winter until the UNI
pire calls play ball" next season.
Jesse Gwin, who was known as
the hard luck twirler OF Paducah,
left today for Memphis, where he
has accepted a position during the
winter as city salesman.
Elmer Strube, who was a back
stop for Clarksville during part of
the second season, died at his home
near st. Louis September is after
an illness with typhoid fever. Strube
was popular player.
Little Herman Overton, the short
stop for Hopkinsville. won the game
for Greensboro against the Rockport
team Sunday. Overton smashed out
a three-bagger on Jack Halla, the
Louisville southpaw, and scored the
only run of the game.
Robert Mercer. the little infelder,
is hobbling on crutehes. In sliding
to third base Sunday he sprained his
ankle.
The umpires in the Kitty league
were not so worse this season. AL
though a wholesale supply of the
jumps we're used in the Bluegrass,
Just 40 umpires were hired and
given their walking papers. The
club owners have agreed to pay
higher salaries next season and OBJ
tain better men.
The official standing of the Kitty
league at the end of the season is:
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-27
Hurt by Protruding Lumber.

w. T. Robbins. a Waterman in the
north yards of the Illinois Central.
was struck by a piece OF lumber and
injured The lumber protruded from
a car and struck him on the legs. in
hicting cuts above the left knee and
on the right thigh. His injuries are
not serious.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1910-09-27
When Merit Wins.

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sleeplessness and general weakness
that is caused by any disorder OF the
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