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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Earl Riley, of Decatur City, drove
over to Leon Friday night with a
livery team to attend the show, and
hitched his team to the rack on the
north side of the opera house. About
half past nine the team broke loose
and INDUCED in runaway, finally
running into the cement curbing in
front of Bell & Robinson's store and
then striking the sign post in front
of the Leon Clothing Co., demolish-
ing wheel on the buggy. w. A.
-Alexander's horse and buggy were
standing in front of his store. and
when the runaway dashed up to the
horse, it ran over to the north side
of the square and tried to get in
at the door Of Forbes & jerks store,
and then ran on the walk in front
of Conrey & Sons store where he
was caught, with no damage done.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Friends of S. L. Shy, former
well known Decatur county boy,
who moved to Lonoke, Ark, a couple
of years ago, will be interested in
reading the following announcement
OF his coming marriage which is
taken from the Elmira, IN. ~
Star-Gazette: "Mr. and Mrs
Michael Banzhof, of North Chemung
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Anna B., to Mr.. Samuel
u. Shy, of Lonoke, Ark. The wed.
ding will take place the latter part
OF the month. Ri ss3
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Ms. Fred Teale gave a delightful
afternoon luncheon at her home on
last Friday afternoon. A pleasing
feature of the afternoon was the
music rendered on the violin by Miss
Esther Luce, of Mt. Ayr, a student
at st. Mary's Academy at Farribault,
Mimi, friend of. Miss Freda Teale,
who stopped of with her in this city
that day while enroute home to spend
the holidays. She was accompanied
on the piano by Miss Freda Teale.
who 10 also Z student at st. Mary's. @
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

The home talent production of
Rock Bottom Farm given at the
opera house last Friday evening un-
der the direction of Jack Sunny,
was greeted by a big house. The
cast was a good one, the members
being ..4isses Elva Evans and Amy
Benefiel and Messrs. Jack Sunny,
Leslie Grimes, Carl Molleston, Ray
mond Jenkins and Will Crawford,
and they all displayed considerable
dramatic talent, the play being put
on for the benefit of the X. P. band.
Splendid music was furnished dur
ing the evening by the band and
orchestra.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Charles Burrell, infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. C. B. Simpson, died Tues
day evening after an illness of only
twenty-four hours, aged 10 months
and % days. He was an unusually
bright and healthy little fellow,
adored by his parents, and they have
the heartfelt sympathy of the en-
tire community in their dark hour
of trial. The little body was taken
to Davis City Wednesday afternoon
for interment,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

The suggestion that years sub
scription to The Reporter makes a
most acceptable Christmas present
to an absent relative or friend
found hearty response with a num-
Der of our readers, for we have en-
tered number of new names on our
list the past week, who will receive
The Reporter as a Christmas pres
ent. it is not too late yet to order
the paper as a Christmas present.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Clarence Hedges returned Friday
afternoon to his home at Atlantic,
Iowa, after spending a few days here
looking after his farm. He owns
two good Decatur county farms, one
six miles northeast of Leon and the
other eight miles southeast of Leon,
and he says they are the best in
vestments he ever made, for they
have advanced several dollars per
acre in value since he purchased
them
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

w. C.. Rambo, superintendent OF
GAINESVILLE Coal Co., was business
visitor in Leon Monday and favored
us with a pleasant call. He tells
us that the new tipple will soon be
erected, the concrete foundation be-
ing all in, and it will only be short
time until they will be able to supply
coal to all the towns in this part OF
the country. The Leon Electric Co.
received car of the coal the past
week and they tell us it is the best
coal they ever used. .r'
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Tom Smith, an old time resident
of Decatur county, now big farm
err down in Oklahoma, left last Thurs
day for his home near Deer Creek,
Okla, after visiting couple of
weeks with relatives and old friends
in this city and vicinity
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Dr. and Mrs. C. NJ. Mcclure, of
Walsenburg, Colorado, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Mcclure, of Humeston, and
Mrs. w, w. Gray, of Denver, Coloro-
do, came Saturday for few days
visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Z. II. Alexander in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

]. A. Porter, the popular young
butter maker at the Clarinda Cos.
plant in this city, slipped away for
a few days last week and when he
returned Saturday evening he was
accompanied by his bride, having
been married to prominent young
lady Of Lenox. They will go to
housekeeping in this city and we
welcome them as residents of Leon
and wish them much happiness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Miss Freda Teale, who is a student
at St. Mary's Academy at Farri-
bault, Mimi, came home last Fri
day to spend the holidays at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Teale Miss Esther Luce, of
Mt. Ayr, who is also a student at
St. Mary's stopped off here with
her and visited until the evening
train
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

George Bunch, of near this city,
departed Tuesday afternoon for a
visit at his old home at Summerset,
Kentucky, and with relatives in
Wayne and Russell counties. 1t has
been eighteen years since he was
back there and he expects to have
a great visit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Henry Clampitt, farmer, SIS
years of age, living at Pleasanton,
was brought before the insane COM
missioners in this city last Thursday
and adjudged insane, being sent to
the Clarinda hospital for treatment.
Mr.. Clampitt has been in poor health
for some time, and this and domes-
tic trouble resulting in dethrorning
mis- reason
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

The burning of the Little river
bridge Tuesday evening prevented
our newsy Davis City letter from
reaching us for publication this
week. Several of our regular cor
respondents seem to be too busy get
ting ready for Christmas for we
have missed a number of them the
past two weeks. We trust all our
correspondents will resume their
writing after Christmas,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Mrs. W. L. James, of Merida, Yuc-
catan, Mexico, Mrs. l. T. Flint, of
Eldon and Mr.. D. Thomas, of Grand
River, came Tuesday evening to Wis
it a few days in this city at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. j. G. Springer. Mrs.
James in on her way home from an
extended trip to Europe
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Mrs. Geo. l.. Jackson left Satur-
day morning for Moline, ILL.,, to join
her husband, who is employed in
the Velie Auto factory at Moline,
and they will probably make their
home in that city. Mr.. and Mrs.
Jackson were among our most popu-
lar young people,. and they have
many friends here who are sorry to
see them leave Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

R. D. Burnette, of St. Joe, Mo-, a
brother of Mrs. j. H. Lighthill, of
northwest of Leon, returned home
Sunday after a weeks visit at the
Lighthill home. He came up expect
ing to enjoy a weeks rabbit shoot
ing, and was surprised when he
found that there was no snow here
and consequently rabbit shooting was
not very good.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

f. J. Sankey buys ana sells Land
on commission, makes farm loans ON
approved security at the best rates,
and does a general real estate BUSH
ness. Has had 20 years. experience
in the business. Office upstairs, north
west corner Main and Commercial
streets, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22
For Sale.

One good secondhand Mccormick
binder, one Deering binder, one Sec
ond-hand Mccormick header cut 60
acres, good as new. The above articles
will be sold at a bargain if taken
promptly. H. A. Wright.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

For the first time since Sept. 5th,
Mayor Harvey had a case before
him Monday, Ed Johnson being fined
$13.85 for intoxication. The city
officials feel rather proud of this
record, for it speaks we'll for the
good order maintained in Leon.
DRINKS and disorderly conduct will
not be tolerated and the boys have
found this out.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Miss Clara Wright, of Buffalo, N.
Y, who was visiting with relatives
at Garden Grove, came Thursday and
visited until Saturday morning at
tie home of her uncle, Senator J. D..
Brown, when she went to Newton,
Iowa, for a few days visit at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. john
son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Col. B. r. Watchbaugh went to
Osceola last Friday morning to auc-
ton off stock of goods in that city,
and his partner, Col. Riley Buchanan
went to Davis City the same day on
similar mission. They were both
working at OsceOla on Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Brice McDOnough, of Guyman,
of Center township, came Tuesday
for a holiday visit with his mother,
Mrs. w. B. McDonough and other
relatives in this city. His wife went
to. Delta, Colorado to spend the
holidays with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Ralph Baker.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Mrs. H. R. Layton returned Fri
day afternoon from Kingfisher, Okla.
where she was called to attend the
funeral of her brother, Mr.. Joe Post.
Her sister. Mrs. Orr Sang, of Chi
cago, also attended the funeral and
accompanied Mrs. Layton to this
city for a few days visit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

The Estes Cafe is sporting a fine
new electric sign, which makes quite
q citified appearance. Electric signs
are the thing and several other Leon
merchants are figuring on erecting
electric signs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

= eff it isn't an Eastman, it isn't a
Kodak" Make somebody happy
with a Kodak. KOdaks $500 to
$111.OO. Brownie cameras 800 to
$1,000. Sold only by w. c.
Stempel &, Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

BY an error the name of Hazel
Coffin was signed to the notice in
regard to the piano voting contest
which appeared in The Reporter last
week, instead of Ethel Coffin. There
is but one Coffin girl in the con-
test, Miss Ethel, and she is the one
who is asking the hearty support of
all her friends to help her win the
piano.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Mrs. Carolyn Young Smith, of Des
Moines, came last Wednesday even
ing and visited until the following af-
ternoon at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Jas. w. Hurst. Mrs. Smith is a
candidate for the office of engrossing
clerk for the coming legislature, and
is meeting with splendid support in
her canvass for the office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

The Sights Stock Company, in two
fine plays, What happened to
Smith" and 1.-TWO Old Sports" At
the opera house, Dec. 20 and 90.
Seats on sale at VanWerden & Kopp's
drup sfOro
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Mr.. and Mrs. David Farquhar, of
Cambridge, Mass, who were visiting
at the homes of their cousins, Horace
and George Farquhar, in this city,
left last Wednesday for St. Louis
where they will make short visit
before returning home
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Something you will enjoy
Pauline Sights, and the Sights Stock
Company, in that funny comedy,
-'What Happened to Smith ; At
the opera house, Thursday evening,
Dec. %. Seats on sale at VanWerd-
EN- & KOpp's drug store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Notice-All parties owing me on
book account must make settlement
of same by cash or note, on or be-
fore January, list, 1911.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Mrs. Marion E. WATSON, Of Des
Moines, came Monday evening and
will visit until after the holiday S
at the home of her parents. Mr. and
Mrs. Marion F. Stookey. Mr.. Was
son will also arrive the latter part
of this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

A little son which weighed but
two pounds, was born. to Mr.. and
Mr.. J. M. Stanford, of east of Leon,
last Thursday but the little one was
too frail to survive, and It's spirit
took its departure a few hours az
ter it was born. The bereaved
parents have the sympathy of many
friends in their affection.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

J. H. Randall, of Lamont, was a
visitor in this city last Thursday,
leaving on the noon train for Spring.
dale, Ark, to visit his mother who
is very sick. Mr.. Randall spent his
boyhood days in this city, and still
found few of his old friends here
during his short visit
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

For Sale-Four Hereford yearl-
ing and coming yearling males, and
some DurOc Jersey sows, bred for
April farrOw. j. B. Dale, R. F. D.
2, Leon, Iowa. 1926
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Mrs. F. V. Landphair was visitor
in this city last Saturday, being on
her way to her home at Pleasanton
after visit with relatives at Wood
bine, Iowa, and Omaha, Neb.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

We made a grievous error last
week in the obituary notice of Mrs.
Lucinda King, when we stated that
she was a sister of John and A. T.
Weldon, of this county. Mrs. King
was a cousin of the Messrs. Weldon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Attention Knights-Special cleo
ton of Tripolis Commandery No. so
knights Templar on Thursday even
ing of this week.
J. A. Caster, Recorder.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Miss Edna Brann, who is attend
ing college at Grinnell, arrived Tues
day evening to spend the holiday
vacation at the home of her father,
Mr.. Oscar Brann, in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Mrs. Arthur T. Gillette, Of Davis
City, and her friend, Miss Edith
Arnold, of st. Joe, Mo-, who is Wis
ting at Davis City, were visitors
in this city last Thursday afternoon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Nothing more appropriate for a
Christmas present that Kodak for
the children, or grown ups" A
full line of supplies. w. C. Stempel
& Co., agents for the Eastman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

For Sale-One heating stove for
soft coal, just as good as new.
Burns soft coal, wood or cobs. Will
be sold at reduced price. Call at
G. w. Jenree's dwelling, Leon, Ia.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

G. L. Mullin, of Des Moines, and
w. H. Mullin, of Silverton, Colo,
who were visiting at the home of
their mother, Mrs. M. C. Mullin, in
this city, departed for their HON es
Monday afternoon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Sherman Bay, of Hewitt, Wyom-
ing, who was visiting at the home
of his neice, Mrs. Harvey Axes, near
this city, went to Garden Grove Fri
day to visit a few days with rela-
tives in that vicinity.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Geo. w. Wadsworth will sell rs
head of fine Short Horn cattle,
horses, sheep, etc., at his big sale
on Friday of this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

ing for several weeks plastering the
new farm residence of Dennis Daugh-
ton, east of town, went to his home
at Davis City Thursday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

For kent-A number of moe
rooms on the north side of the
square, suitable for office and living
rooms. Also a business room. APP
ply to Marion F. StOOkey.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

H. G. Arnold, of Garden Grove,
spent the latter part of last week
in this city on business. For some
months he has been travelling in
Mexico, selling wagon covers, tents,
etc., for a -.dnsas City firm
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

If you want to buy some good
Short Horn cattle, good horses and
sheep, attend the big sale of G. w.
Wadsworth on Friday of this week,
6 miles northwest of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Read the adv. of G. w. Wads-
.w0rth's big sale of Short Horn cat
tie ON Friday of this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Friends in this city have received
word of the birth of a fine little
daughter to Mrs. Mary Gillian Nor
rell, of Waverly, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Mrs. A. Biddison, of GAINESVILLE,
came up Saturday afternoon and
visited over night at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. H. A. Wright, in
this city, going to Humeston Sunday
to visit a few days with friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Mrs. A. C. Heckathorne, of AL
bany, Mo-, came Tuesday afternoon
to spend the holidays at the home
Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Coons, northeast of this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

For Rent-The P. F. Bradley
residence on south Main street. In
Quire at Gates Office
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

l now can make approved farm
loans at 512 per cent net to the
lender. Money ready. Come and
see me. f.. j. Sankey
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Mrs. D. R. Springsteen, of Decatur
City, and her sister, Mrs. C. w.
DERRICK, of New Plymouth, Idaho,
who is visiting at Decatur, were in
Leon Friday on their way to Humes-
ton to visit a few days with friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

For Rent-6O acres of stalk pas
err, Davis City, Iowa. 1S-1t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Every Cholene article is sold on
the guarantee trial plan. Try 1t for
colds, Group, sore throat and burns.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Pleasing specialties between acts
Thursday and Friday evenings, Dec.
~ and %.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Cholene is sold in every drug
store in the county. Get tube and
be prepared for colds and sore
throat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Notice-All accounts must be paid
on or before Jan. LIST, by cash or
note. Leon Cement & Brick Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

AS good as the best, and better
Company" Dec. 22nd and 23rd.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

For Sale-10O,000 feet of native
lumber of all kinds, 6 miles south
west of Osceola, 5 miles north of
Weldon.-T. j. Swisher, Osceola.
iowa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

DR.. Mary Gates has returned from
Wyoming and tenders her services to
the sick during the winter. 17-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22
Gooding's Sale Dates.
FERRIIARY-

2O-H. D. DeKalb, DeKalb, Iowa.
Sale to be held at Council Bluffs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

For Rent-200 acre farm in
Pryor. 1927.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

For Sale-Barred Plymouth Rock
Cockerels. G.. l.. Sage, Leon
Iowa. 18-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Lots of fun at the opera house,
Thursday evening, Dec. %.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Cholene 8 gentle but powerful,
harmless and handy to use.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

For Sale-A thoroughbred pedi
greed Hereford bull calf. Inquire O
G. w. Shinn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

See Pauline Sights at the opera
house Thursday evening, Dec. %.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

Poland-China pigs for sale. e. s.
Buffum, Leroy, Iowa 16-3t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

For Rent-Five room house, all
newly frescoed.-J. r. Bowsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-12-22

For the best cement blocks for
foundation and walls, see j. w. Hon.
uold.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-16
rHr TIMES D1spArcH RrCHor w. THURSDAY JUNE 49, 1910

n band there from Richmond and 1T
Mayed Listen to the Moclsing Bird
and My Old Kentucky Home" and
"Massas in do Cold. Cold Ground" ana
Dixie just as aforetlme under other
skies and beneath other ancestral
oaks. The boys looked the same. and
the girls pretended to be awfully In
terested In tlle EXERCISES" and wondered
how they could bear the separation,
and the people from all tho country
roundabout came in to hear the Speak
ing" and the meal In the barrel and
the oil In the cruise did not fail, and
there was a welcome for every conner.
1t was all so natural and unaffected
and sincere
Early morning at Hampden- Sidney
Tho tinkle of cow-bells, tho distant
Cry of hounds on the trail of some af-
frlghted little creature OF the under
brush, the caw-caw OF a crow across
the fields, the awakening of chanti-
cleer in the poultry yard, the singing
of the cat-bird in the honeysuckle
vines down in the garden, the steady
patter Of the rain upon tho roof, drip
ping upon the grateful leaves below,
the magnificent trees standing sure
and steadfast amid the cncircling
gloom of foggy day after a sorrow
full night OF weeping rain.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-16
ONE or PINCHoTs pLANKs.

According to the man who introduced
Pinchot at the convention in st. Paul
last week, there is new political party
lin this country, of which Pinchot and
GARFIELD are charter members. The
Hartford Courant which has been
growing meaner every day since 1t quit
eating rice. wants to know why CLAWS
and KERRY nave been left out of the
preliminary organization, but as long as
they live. Pinchot and Garfield will be
Like one that on a lonesome road
Doth walk in fear and dread,
And having once turned round walks
And turns no more his head,
Because he knows a frightful fiend
Doth close behind him tread
Some KERRY, solicitous for his coun-
| try's welfare. Ii is an interesting sit
tuation. No political party which j:
no, entirely sure of the good faith o
Its members, the one of the other, car
4 hope 10 make much progress in firing
the popular heart.
One OF the points made by Mr.. Pin
chot in his address was that "the whole
nation is in favor of protecting the coal
and other natural resources in Alaska,
ret they are still in grave danger OF
being absorbed by the special inter-
ests." That is true and very we'll put:
but what will it profit the nation if
these natural resources are not devel-
oped? And who is going to develop
them? Alaska was acquired by the
United States from Russia by purchase
for the sum of $7,2oo,oOo.
That was in 1867, forty-three
years ago. It's natural resources
We're not touched for twenty
nine years. and since that time little
individual effort has been made to turn
the water-ppwers to practical accoun'
and TO develop The coal deposits. The
first requisite in opening a new coun-
try is capital. and, without the "spe-
cial interests" which are really respon-
| sible for Pinchot himself and all his
brood of politicians, the development OF
Alaska will be very slow. H. indeed
1t shall ever count for very much tc
this nation. OF course. the natural re-
Isources of Alaska should be safel,
guarded by the Government at Wash
4 ington, but the old story of the ma,
who hid his talent in napkin is WORT
A reflection. Coal that is not mine
never warns any hearth, and unhar
messed waterpower never turns
wheel.