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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Prof. A. C. Voelker and family
departed Tuesday morning for Wat
erloo, where they will visit few
days and then go to their former
home at Applington, Ia, for weeks
visit before leaving for their new
home at Nampa, Idaho, where Prof.
Voelker has been elected as princi-
pal of the High School. During their
four years residence in Leon the
Voelker family have made large
circle of good friends who are very
sorry to see them leave this city,
but wish them unbounded prosperity
in their new western home. Prof.
Voelker is an instructor of high
standing and during the four years
he has been in charge of the Leon
schools they have reached a standard
of excellence to which few Iowa
schools attain. Especially will the
High School band miss him, for he
has worked faithfully with his boys
and under his instruction a credit
able school band has been organized
and maintained. In church and So
cial affairs Prof. and Mrs. voelker
have taken an active part and their
removing from Leon is . loss to the
entire city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27
HARRIS
Photographer
North Side Studio
Leon, Iowa
CENTER OF POPULATION,
Census Bureau Locates it AZ Miles
South of Knoxville, in Mon
roe County, Ind.

Washington, D. c., July 19.-The
center of population of the United
States is four and a quarter miles
south of Unionville, Monroe county.
Ind, according to a census bureau
announcement today Since 1900,
when it was six miles southeast Of
Columbus, Ind, it has moved thirty
one miles westward and seven-tenths
of mile northward. The westward
movement was more than twice that
of the l890-19O0 decade. This west
ward movement is attributed by CEN
sus officials principally to the growth
of the Pacific and southwestern
states.
The geographical center of the
United States is in northern Kansas,
so that the center of population,
therefore is about $50 miles east of
the geographical center
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

From birth. boy may own prop
erty; at 7 he is, if Ineligible, an
swerable for crime; at IL he, if nee
essary, could choose his guardian;
at IA is punishable for misde-
meanor; at Is he is qualified for
military service; at FL he may de-
clare himself independent of his
father and is old enough to vote,
work the roads and be sued for, a
breach of promise; at rs he is elig-
ible to congress; at 80 to the United
States Senate; at 40 to the presi-
dency; at As he 10 exempt from milf
tary service, jury duty and paying
poll tar.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27
Basket Meeting at Woodland.

A big basket meeting will be held
at Woodland, Sunday, July 80, for
everybody. Gospel meeting preach
ing at II a. m. by Rev. Jas. A. Arm.
strong. Fathers meeting at 2:30
conducted by Mrs. Armstrong. Ser
mon and songs to the memory OF
father. All are invited to this meet
ing. Evening service at p. m. Mrs
Armstrong will speak. Mrs. F. L.
Conrey will be present and sing in
all the meetings. The people OF
Woodland were delighted to hear
Mrs. Conrey sing on former occasions
and will be pleased to hear she is
coming again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27
Lucky Bills Show at Leon Friday

Don't forget that Lucky Bills
good little circus, pony and dog show
will exhibit at Leon on Friday of
this week. 1t does not make any
pretentions of being a big railroad
show, but it does give very credit
able, entertaining performance.
Here is what the Bedford Free Press
says of its visit to that city:
Lucky Bills show was here Tues
day evening and pitched their tent
on the city lot on East Main street.
1t was not advertised as a big show
of the Barnum variety, so that none
We're expecting anything of that
kind. The show however was better
than the expectations of all who at
tended. The trained pony, the
trained elephant and the trapeze
work was as good as could be found
any place, and all were we'll pleased
with the entertainment provided.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

A we'll known farmer living near
Leon was in Stempel & CHEERING
toms drug store the other day and
had list of articles which his wife
had written out for him to bring
home. After buying several drug ar
ticles, he asked for some Cream of
Wheat. Charley Cherrington told
him they did not carry it, and that
he could get it at a grocery store.
The farmer wanted to know how it
come they did not keep it at the
drug store, and finally asked what it
was anyway. On being told it was
one of the many breakfast foods he
said, Thunder, I thought it was a
new kind of face cream my wife
wanted, for she is always trying new
things
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Buying your Chautauqua ticket
early not only helps the local COM
mittee but you save SO cents on each
ticket. Tickets are on sale now at
nearly every store in Leon and at
Garden Grove Mrs. C. D. Mallette has
charge of the sale; in Weldon Harry
Woodbury.; Decatur, E. w. Town.
send; Grand River, Rev. NOVEL;;
Woodland, Novia S. Beavers; Van
Vert, Mr. Price; Pleasanton, Wes-
ley Chew. The single admissions do
not help the local association make
up their guarantee. Nothing but the
season tickets count, so buy tickets
and buy them early.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

An item which was overlooked in
our last issue was the visit of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry A. Mayer, of Chica-
go, to this city. They visited over
Sunday with his father and their
many friends, and on Saturday even
ing Mrs. Jas. F. Harvey entertained
them at an auto picnic in the fine
grove on J. E. Leeper's farm north
east of Leon. 1t was Mrs. Mayors
first visit to Leon, but it will not be
her last, for she made many friends
during their short visit in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Elmer Weaver and Roy Stout,
while under the influence of liquor
had an alteration late Saturday
night, in which Weaver was knocked
down, and when he arose he fired a
couple of shots at Stout. but did not
hit him. They were both arraigned
before Mayor Harvey Monday morn.
Ing. Weaver being fined $40 and
costs for intoxication< and carrying
concealed weapons and Stout SIC
and costs for intoxication. The
revolver which was an old one which
Weaver had been using Ia shooting
rats was connscated BY Mayor Har-
Wy. al
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

George Lloyd, a well known farm
er living near Decatur City, is now
enjoying a new Overland touring car
which he purchased last week from
III. A. Wright of this city. They
went to Des Moines Friday morning
and brought the new car home with
them, and incidently established a
new record for the trip between Des
Moines and Leon, of two hours and
forty minutes. Mr.. Wright drove
the car through. "
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27
Milk.

No food is more beneficial to man
kind than milk. 1t comes the nearer
containing all the elements necessary
for the proper nourishment of the
body than any one food consumed
by man. AS a natural consequence
it follows that, milk when Improperly
variety of sickness. The germs of
typhoid fever thrive and multiply in
warm milk with such rapidity that
whole communities have been known
to be afflicted with this disease in a
brief period of time. Butter will
keep the germ of consumption alive
for weeks. The ice cream cone filled,
handled and sold in public places by
people with dirty hands is source
Of great danger The milking Of
cows therefore becomes a matter of
no little importance to public health.
Much of the dirt in milk is nothing
more or less than dried manure that
falls into the bucket from the cows
side while she is being MIXED. That
dirt dissolves and you and your fam
lily drink it. AS result some one
gets sick and you willingly pay a
doctor bill, but fight like a tiger at
the thought of paying SC quart
more for milk, which increase in
price would enable the dairyman to
furnish a clean wholesome product
We willingly buy monuments for
some member of our family who dies
from tuberculosis, but are very in
dignant and feel that our personal
rights are interfered with when we
are asked to have our COWS tested
for tuberculosis and to eliminate the
ones thus affected. Many small
towns in Iowa are consuming milk
from tubercuIar COWS and COWS that
are kept in filthy stables. The small
town is much more to be feared than
the large city because of the utter
lack of sanitary supervision and in
difference on the part Of local boards
of health. Wake up,-fnd out what
kind Of milk you are using; better
wake up now and act than to wait
and make resolutions at the grave of
some one of your family.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27
Have Not Sold Out.

1t has been reported that we have
been trying to trade off our grocery,
but there is no foundation for such
report. We will receive a big ship
ment of new groceries this week
and will have big line of special
bargain prices for Saturday. If you
want anything in the grocery line
come in and see the prices we are
making for cash, and we will save
you good money. Leon Cash Gro
corv
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Marion F. Stookey
and daughter, Mrs. NJ. E. WATSON,
left Sunday in their auto for ten
day trip to Lake Okoboji. They
were joined at Osceola by Mr.. and
Mrs. L. N. Beard, who accompanied
them to the lakes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

We insist that editorials this hot
weather do not pay. We do not be-
lieve anybody reads editorials very
much anyway, and so what is the use
in writing them? We will tell why
we do it. 1t is easier than getting
out and hustling for news. You
cannot invent news, that is, and get
away with it, but you can invent edi-
torials and people will never know
the difference. They don't read them
to find out. But you write an en-
tertaining local item and you will
hear from it hundred times to
where you hear about an editorial
once. We chased blackberries
Thursday morning all around town.
We had fooled too long and missed
out, so every time we saw anything
that looked like blackberries we
took after them like a hunting dog
after a coon track. That would be
a more interesting item than any
editorial about the tariff or about
world peace or anything else high
Washington Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

r In it's musical features-some-
thing new each day-the Leon Chau-
tauqua is worth the full price of sea-
son tickets, if you used them for
nothing else. Don't be a clam; here
is some of the greatest entertain
ment in the world brought right to
your door, and if you fail to support
1t now you never ought to have such
a chance again. Get tickets of any
business man.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

The Reporter man claims the cred
it for the fine rain Sunday morning.
Several days before Fred Teale had
invited ourself and wife to accom-
pany them on an auto trip to Keo-
kuk Sunday morning, and as soon as
we received the invitation we knew
it would rain so we could not go.
But the rain was worth more than
our auto trip.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Norman Lawhorn is visiting his
mother, Mrs. Robt. Turner this week.
Norman was located at Lamont sew
eral years ago and hasn't forgotten
he left lot of friends among us.
For several years he and Mrs: Law
horn have been located in Texas but
for the past year have been in Denver
where Mr.. Lawhorn has handled
real estate. They expect to return
to Texas in the fall-Lamoni Chron-
icle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

E. J. Sankey buys and sells Land
on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security at the best rates,
and does a general real estate bust
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, 1911-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Fisher, of Mt.
Ayr and his sister, Mrs. Harry S.
Penniwell and son Carl returned Sat-
urday evening from two weeks
auto tour to various points in north
ern Iowa, where they visited rela-
tives and then went on to Minneap-
oils, Mimi, for few days. They
had a fine trip.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

For Sale.-Duroc-Jersey boars,
none better. Sires line to Champion
Commodore. Females line to Ohio
Chief and Crimson Wonder. Two
years old, $40, yearlings SIS. Also
spring pigs. E. S. Shultz, 3 IL miles
north of Leon. 49-2t*
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

This has been a profitable year
for BILLY" Sunday financially as he
has made in nine months $70,5O7.77.
He has had a total of 34,43O con-
verts. Mr.. Sunday has now returned
to his home at Winona, Ind, where
he will spend his vacation without
fear of becoming bankrupt.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

R. B. Drake, of Gibbon, Neb.,
formerly of this city, sends us a copy
of the Gibbon Reporter of last week
which states that six inches of rain
fell there within week, which has
brought broad smiles to the farmers
of that part of Nebraska.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

We are in receipt of a letter from
the president of Highland Park col
lege in which he states that he will
award a scholarship in any line to a
graduate of the Leon High School,
class of 1911, the school board to de.
termine who shall have the scholar
ship. This is very liberal Offer
and some one should at once take ad-
vantage of it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

A small fire at the home of Ira
Pugh, just east of the Hubacher
lumber yard, called out the fire de-
partment at o'clock Monday morn
ing. The fire caught from a defect
i've f1ue and burned a small hole in
the ceiling of the kitchen. The
property is owned by c. NJ. Keller,
and the damage was slight.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Last Saturday was the sixth birth
day of Misses Wiletta Statzell and
Margery Long, and they gave joint
birthday party to about fifty of their
little friends at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Statzell on south Main
street. Refreshments were served
and the youngsters had delightful
time
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Alex Myers, of Humeston, was Wis
1ting in Leon Sunday. He met with a
painful accident at Humeston last
Friday while engaged in digging a
well, catching his right hand in a
pulley, and the first joint of the mid
die finger was crushed off, and the
first and third fingers badly crushed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

During the Chautauqua at Leon
our buses will make calls to any
part of the city for persons wishing
to go to or from the Chautauqua
grounds. Sigler Bus and Transfer
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Miss Fay Benefiel and her Sunday
school class of the Christian church
went to Davis City last Thursday and
enjoyed a picnic on Grand River, re-
trning home on the night train.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

1t comes down to this now: Do
you want a high-class, upbuilding,
instructive and enjoyable entertain
ment in this city without work or
worry on the part of any citizen,
and at almost no cost, or do you want
the town cut off from this blessing,
also? Chautauqua tickets are now
for sale at $3.50 each until Chautau-
qua opens-after that, two dollars is
tho nrico
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

There will be preaching service
at the Biggs hall on Sunday after
noon at o'clock. Subject, us
There an Eternal Help A cordial
Invitation to all to attend.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Lucky Bills circus and dog and
pony show will exhibit in this city
on Friday of this week. 1t is good
little show, and will afford pleasure
to both the children and adults, be-
ing we'll worth the price of admis-
sion
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Notice. hereby give notice that
l will not be responsible for any
debts contracted by my wife, Mrs.
Arthur Worden. Dated July 25,
1911. Arthur Worden, Weldon,
Iowa. 49-3t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

All parts of Decatur county was
greatly refreshed by a fine shower
which fell Sunday morning, the gov
eminent gauge at Leon registering
20 of an inch of rain. The rain was
quite general over the entire state
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

The union services on next Sun
day evening will be held in the NJ. E.
church. The sermon will be preached
by Rev. C. w. Reeder. A cordial
welcome to ALL
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Clerk Mendenhall has not issued a
marriage license since July 10th.
What's the matter with all the young
folks?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

For Sale-Three male pigs, spring
litter; one two year old male hog;
yellow corn and wheat for chickens.
John w. Long.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Subscriber-An iron bed will con-
tinue to look like new if given a coat
of Perma-Lac each year. A beautiful
shade for the purpose is Coral
Perma-Lac. Large and small cans at
Van Werden & Kopp's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Come in and see me and have your
glasses changed. l will be at DR..
Woodmansee's every Saturday and
Monday. l guarantee my work to
give entire satisfaction. Lenses
changed free of charge Children's
eyes speciality. P. F. Bradley,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

For Sale-1OO,000 feet Of native
lumber of all kinds, miles south
west Of Osceola, S miles north Of
Weldon.-T. J. Swisher, Osceola,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Kay Bennett arr
the parents of fine boy born tt
them last Thursday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Hansell's-Get busy Saturday.
25 10-pound boxes crackers. Special
per box, soc.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Wanted-Saws to gum and file,
razors and scissors to grind and hone.
Reuben Chase.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Is boxes crackers in 10-pound
boxes. Special Saturday, per box,
5Oc.-Hanselps
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Found-A small fiat key, which
owner can obtain at The Reporter
office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

All kinds of cement and brick
work contracted by the Leon Cement
and Brick Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

The C. w. B. M. will meet with
Mrs. j. NJ. Caster Wednesday, Aug
ust End, at $3.50.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Ross Sanders has raised his resi-
dence property in east Leon and put
in a new cellar and foundation, as
we'll as otherwise improving the prop
arty
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

If you haven't done SO try Gains
vile coal, the best yet. Bidison Coal
and Grain Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

DR.. J. w. Crofford, formerly of
Lamont, is now practicing his pro-
fession at Blythedale, Mo.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Ginger snaps that are ginger snaps
8 barrels Saturday at Hansell's.
4 pounds for Csc.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

See us for prices on grain and
seed. Biddison Coal and Grain co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Try our Royal Deodorized Case
line. High gravity test. 20 cents
per gallon. VIM. Crichton & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Hansell's for Groceries-We try to
save you money.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

For Sale-One practically new
2 horse power, air cooled gasoline
engine. Inquire at E. w. Teale's
Garage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Pickering, of west Leon, Mon
day morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

All kinds of coal in any quantity.
We have always got it. Biddison
Coal and Grain Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

For Sale-120 acre farm, we'll i'm
proved, miles from Leon. j. NJ.
Muse. 49-3t*
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Pasture-I have good pasture for
eight or ten head of stock. c. w.
Reeder
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

For Sale-A good milch cow or
two and three calves. E. M. Shinn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Don't forget that Lucky Bills cir
Gus will be in Leon on Friday of this
week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Take the nails out of the church
and down goes the steeple.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Cord wood for sale in the timber.
George Evans, Leon, Iowa. 49tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Sparks from K. & w. engine
started fire near the cemetery Mon-
day and the fire reached the ceme-
terry, burning over a part of the un-
occupied section of the northeast
part. A number of men went out
from town with chemicals and ex-
tinquished the fire. Another big fire
was started Tuesday afternoon on
the Little River grade and burned
over quite an area before it was put
out, and another alarm was turned
in Tuesday afternoon when the
meadow west Of C. w. Reeder's
house was set on fire.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

| For the best auto oil and batter
les see H. A. Wright.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

For Sale.-A Duroc Jersey male
hog. Dan Alley.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

At Humeston Clinton Mock broke
the record for chicken picking. He
polished off 15S chickens in so min
utes. The record heretofore was
ninety chickens in 115 minutes.
That is not as romantic as polo, or
refined as golf, but after all it is nee
essary, it is useful and it is cham
pionship that is to be respected as
much and perhaps more than the
prize winner at bridge. Many will
consider it ridiculous, but the cham
rion chicken picker is entitled to a
"heap more credit than the cham
pion slugger For it is honest
work. And there is nothing more
honorable even if it is not asthetic,
and even if it does not remind one
of the rose gardens of Kashmir or of
the spices of Araby the Blest.-Bur-
lngton HaWkeye.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

Liza Jane bread at Bradfield L
Gardeners.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

We want you business in all lines.
-Hansell's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-07-27

"My child was burned terribly
about the face, neck and chest. l
applied DR.. Thomas Electric OIL
The pain ceased and the child sank
into a restful sleep. Mrs. Nancy
NJ. Hanson, Hamburg, N. Y.
The devil is never too busy to
rock the cradle of sleeping saint
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-05-25
Wonderful AnimaIeulae.

OF all the minute creatures that in
habit this globe unseen by the naked
eye there is none so astonishing, ac-
cording to the Scientific American. as
the little living things that live in
stagnant water. They are called Slip
per animalculae. or. as the scientist
has it. the paramecium. These tiny,
invisible things develop so rapidly that
if they were able to live through $50
generations they would crowd every
other living thing off the face of the
earth and form a mass larger than the
planet itself. Should they 60 on re-
producing until the nine hundredth
generation these little creatures would
form mass large enough to crowd
the moon and stars and even the sun
entirely ont Of space. Luckily for US
this is not possible. according to ma
lures decree. The paramecium dies
after 1t has attained the one hundred
and SEVENTEEN generation. and so the
awful possibilities are checked of its
multiplying to oil the universe.