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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28
A BRUTAL ACT.
A Woman is Knocked Senseless by
~ Her Husband.

Mrs. VIM. Bright, who resides
with her husband and family nearly
opposite the school house, related to
us an incident she witnessed few
days since which illustrates the utter
brutality a man is capable of when
influenced by passion and wh1skey.
Her attention was attracted by a
mans loud talking and going to the
window she saw a team passing In
which was seated man and woman,
the latter carrying child on her lap,
and just as she reached the window
she was Mortified to see the man
draw back bis clinched fist and strike
the woman a powerful blow on the
side of the head. The woman was
knocked senseless and would have
fallen from the seat to the ground
had not the man caught and dragged
her limp form back. The team had
gone perhaps fifty yards before the
woman seemed to have regalned
consciousness and began crying and
screaming, and seeing Mrs. Bright,
who rushed to the door to assist the
woman in calling for help, grasp the
reins from the mans hands and at
tempted to stop the team and throw
herself out of the spring wagon.
The man, however, wrenched the
lines %from her hands and flashing
the horses into a run drove rapidly
northward, the woman still weeping
and screaming. TWAS raining quite
hard at the time and no others
seemed to have been in sight or
hearing. Mrs. Bright did not know
the people, but can give a good de-
scription of them. The man was
probably under the influence of
liquor but a man who is capable of
committing such an act is coward
and a brute, drunk or sober.-Line-
vile Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28
BEAUTY TRUTHS.
Pimples, Sallowness, Blotches and
Dull Eyes Caused by Stomach.

Beauty 10 only skin deep, but
That's deep enough to satisfy most
women, also men.
In order to keep the skin in a
clear, clean, healthy condition, the
stomach must supply the blood plen-
~ of nutrition. AS long as the
stomach is. out of order and the
blood lacks proper nourishment, the
skin will be effected.
If you want a perfect skin that you
will be proud of, take a weeks treat
ment of MONA stomach tablets.
Get a so cent book today, and if
you are not satisfied after weeks
treatment, you can have your money
back
For any stomach ailment MONA
is guaranteed. 1t gives almost in
slant relief and permanently cures.
Large box so cents, at Van Wer-
den & Kopp's and druggists every
where.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28
Letter From Elmer Brown.
Murphy, Ore, Dec. 10, 1911

Murphy, Ore., Dec. 10, lSll.
Dear Old Reporter MAXWELL
guess this will reach you at the elev-
enth hour. You know we can't get
along without The Reporter with all
it's good news from home. Well We
have wandered around a good deal
since we left Leon, but have at last
found that valley in the west where
, the weary soul can rest. / wish
, some of the good old Leon boys could
drop in and spent few days and en-
Joy some of our good fruit and beau
tiful climate We live in what is
called the Italy of America and it
certainly is named right.
Tell Horny Long and some more of
the nimrods if they want to go hunt
ing and get some game to come out
next fall and I will show them plenty
of bear and deer. Our boys killed
Z deer and one bear this fall, but we
don't like bear meat.
This is the best fruit country in
the United States. Now you say
that is because live here but have
seen some of this country. Those
grapes you spoke Of in your paper
make the owner $500 per acre and is
close to our place, and is the biggest
vineyard in Oregon. But l have the
largest grape vine in Oregon, also
- of the largest cherry trees: One
is ~ feet through and so feet up.
We have now one of the best farms
on the Apple Gate River. 80 acres
under irrigation and rest in timber.
We have here the celebrated sugar
pine, the best pine that grows. Don't
think that you folks will run out of
, lumber for we CA keep up the sup
ply Tor some tire yet
Fraterr2!ly yours,
E. J. Brown.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28
The Shortest Day in the Year Was
Last Friday.

There has been considerable dis
cussion as to just which day in the
year was the shortest, some main
tanning it was the 21st of December
and others that it was the 22nd,
while still others claimed that for
three days from the goth to the 22nd
the days were the same length. But
the matter has been officially settled
down at Washington by the official
chief photographer of the navy, who
says that Friday, Dec. 22nd, was a
few seconds shorter than Thursday,
but the hours of sunlight are given
as the same in the official figures for
the two days. On Friday the sun
rose at 1928 and set at 4:49 p. M,
eastern time.
In years not leap years, Dec. % is
ordinarily the shortest day, due to
the fact that the insertion of day
called Feb. 20, every four years,
more than compensates for the
amount of time in year over 1865
days of "a hours duration each. This
remnant period is something less
than six hours. The result is that
when "a leap years have been added
or once century-a leap year is
skipped, and this keeps the official
timers approximately straight in
their bookkeeping. Last winter be-
gan at noon Dec. %, eastern time;
in 1909 at 8 a. m. and in 1908. it was
midnight Dec. FL, making Dec. 81,
that year the shortest day Of the
year. Next year winter would norm
ally begin at midnight Dec. %. But
next year February 20 is added 50
that winter will begin at midnight,
Dec. 81, eastern time.
The official figures computed by
the chief photographer shows that
Friday was just six seconds shorter
than Thursday. This applies to
Washington. ....
'As you go north from Washing
ton the. difference between Thursday
and Friday increases" said the
photographer. "As you 60 south, II
decreases until you reach the
eGuator.'. =. E
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28
Beaconsfleld NJ. r. Church Dedicated
Sunday.

The handsome new M. E. church
recently completed at Beaconsneld
was formally dedicated last Sunday
with appropriate ceremonies, the
dedicatory sermon being preached
by DR.. Edwin A. Schell. The new
church is one of the finest to be
found In any town no larger than
Deaconsfeld in the whole state Of
Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28

I have secured a location in the
hardware store of VIM. Crichton &
Son, where I will continue to do all
kinds of watch and clock repairing.
Bring me your repair work and have
it done promptly at reasonable cost.
r. O. Allen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28

e. j. 6ankey bays and sells Land
ON commissi0n, makes farm loans on
approved security 1t the best rates,
and does . general real estate bust.
ness. Hos 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, 1911-12-28

For Sale-Some ezra good utility
Whit Orpington cockerels of heavy
laying strains. I need the room and
these will be sold very cheap, quality
considered. Call soon and get first
choice cheap. C.. w. Reeder, The
Leon OrpinRtona
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28

Native. Lumber-All kinds Of ma
tive lumber at my mill 3 miles north
west of Decatur City, one mile south
Of the Springer bridge. T. J. Swish
er, Decatur, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28

$1.35 per barrel for barrel salt IL
the special removal price am max
Ing for q few days only to avoid NOV
ing the salt. Harry Bradheld.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28

For the best auto oil and batter.
les see H. A. Wright.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-11-04

pieces of material trimmed with cord.
The Magyar bodice is trimmed to
match, with the addition OF black
satin, which forms straps outside
cord, and finishes collar and cuffs.
Hat Of Tagel to match, trimmed
with feather and bead cabouchon.
Smart Dress.-This becoming dress
is made up in vieux rose delaine. pat
termed in black and white. and in
plain vieuX rose delaine. The tunic
and lower part of bodice are Of the
fancy delaine, the latter is prettily
trimmed with strappings of black
satin, which also edge the over-sleeves
and yoke, while lace is used for the
undersleeves and yoke; the lower
part of skirt and upper of bodice are
of the plain delaine.
Hat OF black chip, trimmed with an
aigrette and a large rosette Of vieux
rose tulle.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-11-04
New Association Gaining Many
Members.
CURATIVE tA,.PoWER
NOTED HEALTH EXPERT
GIVES REASON FOR BIG
SUCCESS IN MEDICINE

Tremendous success has attended tho
organization Of the new Munyon Hope
SuIt. PROFESSOR Munyon claims that he
has secured more converts than he even
anticipated, and says that his s.IIope
Sult is growing In leaps and bounds. 1t
association throughout the United States
is now well over the half million mark.
IN statement for publication Prof.
Il want to talk to every sick, aillng and
respondent person in this city. I want
10 preach my new creed to them. +
want TO tell them about my new philoso-
ply OF health, which is the fruit of a
lifetime OF study and experience in deal
ing with sick folk.
want to eXpound the Great Truth
that 1 have learned that there Is more
curative power in an ounce Of Hope than
IN IN pounds OF Dope. That sick people
medium through which the great cura-
tive power of Hope may be made effec-
tive. Medicines are necessary in the
cause they give a patient physical sup
port and strength and renewed vigor
with which to brace up the viii power
One knows, from the action of the proper
mediclnes. that he or she il feeling bet
ter by this inspired hope and faith,
which complete the cure.
Il think that probably n million per-
sons at, least in the United States have
declared themselves cured by my medi-
eeines, and l know that these people have
ihad had the best remedies medical science
that If there is any virtue in medicine
my followers should have the best, but
verify believe that more than one-half
from the bondage of chronic fitness.
through taking my medicines. have been
really cured by the knowledge that they
had the utmost in medical lore at their
command, and the Hope this inspired
Il am not in any sense a practicing
physician. | employ at my laboratories
in Philadelphia a large staff of eXpert
physicians and chemists, and have
many other physicians in various cities
of the United States detailed to give free
advice TO the sick and afflicted NV
headquarters are at Munyon's Iabora-
tories SD and Jefferson SITS. PhiIa., Pa.
and have there a staff of duly register
ed physicians and consulting experts.
and to all who desire IL / offer the best
of medical advice absolutely free of
charge"
Write today. addressing Prof. ]. M.
Munyon personally and your letter Will
have special care.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-11-04
RASH ALL OVER BABY'S BODY
ltched So He Could Not SIeep

"On July 27, 1909, we left Boston for
a trip to England and Ireland, taking
baby with us. After being in Ireland
a few days nasty rash came out all
over his body. We took him to a doe
tor who gave us medicine for him.
The trouble started in the form of a
rash and was all over baby's body.
head and face, at different times. II
aritated, and he would scratch it with
all his might. The consequence was
1t developed into sores, and we were
afraid it would leave nasty scars on
his face.
when we reached England we took
bsby to another doctor, who said his
condition was due to change of food
and climate, and gave more medicine.
The rash got no better, and 1t used to
Itch and burn at night so bad that the
child could not sleep. He was COM
pletely covered with it at different
times. II was at this time that my
mother advised us to try Cutfcura
Soap and Ointment. After using Cuti-
cura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for
about nine months the places disap-
peared. There are not any scars, or
other kind of Disagreement, and baby
is completely cured by tho Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. We have no fur
ther trouble with baby's skin Moth
Ing stopped the itching, and allowed
baby to sleep but Cuticura Soap and
Cuticura Ointment" (Signed) Mrs.
Margaret Gum, 30 Burrell St, Rox-
bury, Mass. March IL, 1911.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment are sold everywhere, a sample
OF each. with S2-page book, viii be
mailed free on application to Cutl
cura," Dept. II K, Boston.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-11-04

told her how much he had suf.
fered,-
How he had even determined to sail
that day in the Mayflower,
And had remained for her sake, on
hearing the dangers that threat
ened,-
All her manner was changed, and she
said wich faltering accent,
Truly l thank you for this: how good
you have been to me always!"
Thus as a pilgrim devout, who to-
ward Jerusalem Journeys,
Taking three steps in advance, and
one reluctantly backward,
Urged by importunate ZEAL and with.
held by pangs of contrition;
Slowly but steadily onward. receding
yet ever advancing,
Journeyed this Puritan youth to the
Holy Land Of his longings,
Urged by the fervor of love, and with.
held by remorseful misgivings.
CTO BE CoNTINUED)
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-11-04

WY ALKING COSTUME.-Cloth or
NNE serge would make up we'll IN
wv this style; the skirt has a
floating panel down front TAX
en- to within few inches OF foot
The basque of the Russian coat is add.
ed under q belt of black satin, the
reyers are also of satin edged with
black and white striped silk: this
with a binding of satin trims the
sleeves; a frill OF soft lace adds a
finish.
Hat of black satin, trimmed with
ostrich feathers.
Visiting Dress.-Eau de Nil Vene-
tian cloth is used here, the skirt is
slightly high-waisted. and is trimmed
part way down each side by cord
sewn on quite straight, with a waving
of narrower cord between; a row OF
buttons is sewn on the inside, little
openings are left at the foot to show
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-11-04
ChiIdren's Garments

The best-selling styles in children's
garments are those that are copied
from women's wear. says the Dry
goods Economist. 1t is surprising how
becoming these little coats are. For
example, the shawl collar and side
fastening. so popular with the grown.
ups. are also meeting with great sue.
cess in children's coats. The same
is true of the hood effects, pointed col
lars. new shape sailors and Incroya
BILE revers. Even the cut-up seams are
being employed by the designers with
considerable success.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-11-04

speak what we think, and in all
things
Keep ourselves loyal to truth, and the
sacred professions of friendship.
1t is no secret | tell you, nor am
ashamed to declare it.:
1 have liked to be with you, to see
you, to speak with you always.
So was hurt at your words, and a
little affronted to hear you
Urge me to marry your friend, though
he were the Captain Miles Stand
ish.
For l must tell you the truth: much
more to me is your friendship
Than all the love he could give, were
he twice the hero you think him."
Then she extended her hand, and AL
den, who eagerly grasped it,
Felt all the wounds in his heart, that
were aching and bleeding so
sorely,
Healed by the touch of that hand, and
he said, with voice full Of feel
ing:
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-11-04
Little Silk BoIeros.

The dressmakers have experiment.
ed with boleros for two seasons, and
they seem to have landed them into
fashion at last. They are worn in
bright colors with white muslin gowns
or old-fashioned frocks of floral or.
candle. They are finished around the
edge with a plated ruching of ribbon
or ruffle Of lace. The severe ones
have only thick cable cord covered
with silk or satin
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-11-04
MARKING THE FALL COSTUME
Many New Ideas Are TO Be Found
Among the Latest Effects
Designed.

Practically all the new coats are
made full length and cut on straight
lines. They are made up in pongee,
soft finished taffeta and rubberized
silk.
Among the novelty coats for fall are
those made OF taffeta or silk serge
and lined with heavy cloth, the cloth
being used for the trimming.
Silks, and especially silk velvets,
are in the highest favor, and three
silk frocks are seen now where before
two were shirtwaists and suit skirts.
The large collar revers and deep
turn-back cuffs are much in evidence
in new Jackets. Quite a number have
skirts trimmed to correspond with the
Jackets.
The grandfather frill is still in fa-
vor. Formed of a triple frill of point
d'esprit net falling in a cascade down
one side Of the corsage, it makes a
pretty finish for almost any gown.
When sleeves are of the peasant
type. large folded back cuffs are usu-
ally employed as trimmings, with per.
haps narrow undersleeve OF some
sheer white material, net or all-over
embroidery.
Black or dark blue taffeta tailor.
mades, trimmed with fringe, are one
of the inventions of the year. Taneta
is coming into more and more favor
and a strenuous vogue for it is un-
doubtedly ahead.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-11-04

faction Of telling the keeper Of the
real old country boarding farmhouse"
Just what he thought of things.
There is one thing on your table" {"
said the lawyer. which is not to be
excelled by the best hotels of New
York or Philadelphia.
What is it?" asked the farmer.
The SALT" answered the attorney
with fine display of biting sarcasm.
We'll, I'm glad ye liked IT," re-
turned the farmer. ITS the best jim
sons keep, an I ain't pertickler
about the price. ce."-Philadelphia Times.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-11-04

Straigntway you take up my words,
that are plain and direct and In
earnest,
Turn them away from their meaning.
and answer with hattering
phrases.
This is not right, is not Just, is not
true to the best that is In you;
For know and esteem you, and feel
that your nature is noble,
Lifting mine up to a higher. a more
ethereal level.
Therefore value your friendship. and
feel it perhaps the more keenly
If you say aught that implies | am
only as one among many,
IL you make use of those common and
complimentary phrases
Most men think so fine. In dealing and
speaking with women,
But which women reject as insipid, If
not as insulting"
Mute and amazed was Alden: and
listened and looked at Priscilla,
Thinking he never had seen her more
fair, more divine In her beauty.
He who but yesterday pleaded so glib
ly the cause of another,
Stood there embarrassed and silent,
and seeking In vain for an answer.
So the maiden went on, and little d.
vined or imagined
What was at work in his heart. that
made him so awkward and
speechless.
Let us, then, be what we are, and
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-11-04
ADORNMENT FOR THE BABY
much Consideration Has Been Given
to Designs for the Small
Household Monarch.

Sunray shirring is coming in again
and very quaint it looks on the little
white bonnets for infants and their
sisters of two or three years. The
backs of the bOnnets are stiffened
and round and the side portions also
are shirred.
One dainty little bonnet of this
style is bordered with band of white
fur and second has narrower
band of mink and tiny dabs of the
mink over the ears.
Pink apple blossoms apepar on one
model, and a cluster of round. pink.
unopened buds on another. A wreath
is also very pretty decoration, one
being just an applique of alternating
leaves and petals, the leaves being of
moss-green velvet and the petals of
pink silk. White chiffon makes some
Of these bonnets and white bengaline
others. One combines the two mate
rials, the chiffon being shrred in
bands and used to trim the more
severe outlines Of the bengaline.
For very new baby a long dress
has three-inch ruffle at the foot,
applied with cording A bow of pale
blue ribbon. with streamers that
reach almost to the hem Of the long
skirt. is caught at the left side near
the shoulder.
For little tot in short dresses
there is a dainty coat of accordion.
plated white chiffon, with a forward
turning hem. and a little cape made
OF white bengaline. embroidered.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-11-04
Girl Fire Chief.

Port Tampa. Fla. is to be protected
from fire by brigade organized and
trained by the daughter of the late
chief of the Tampa Fire Department
This girl. Maggie Harris. is said to
be the first girl in the United States,
and probably in the world, to organize
a fire department. About 40 men
have agreed to serve under her di.
rection. She is drilling them accord.
Ing to the rules and methods of heI
late father.-Popular Mechanics
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-11-04
The Porto Rican's Arsenal.

IT have been visiting one of our out.
lying possessions" said E. Stanley
Faversham.
II wanted a new sensation In the
way of travel, and thought 1t would
be worth while to take a look at
Porto Rico.
"The Spanish Inhabitants cling to
their old customs to a great extent,
and a stranger is impressed by the re-
markable devotion to canes. Men,
young and old, and even boys, carry
some sort of a walking stick, and the
Porto Rico dandies are very proud OF
the way they can twirl a cane and
make passes with 1t as with a sword.
The dude of the Porto Rico coun-
try is very proud OF his collection OF
canes and refers to 1t as his arsenal"
Washington Post
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-11-04
Priscilla

4 ThAs for while he stood, and mused
by the shore of the ocean
Thinking of many things, and most of
7 all of Priscilla;
And as if thought had the power to
draw to itself. like the lodestone,
Whatsoever it touches, by subtitle laws
of its nature,
10! as he turned to depart, Priscilla
was standing beside him.
Are you so much offended, you will
not speak to me?" said she.
Am SO much to blame, that yester-
day, when you were pleading
Warmly the cause of another, my
heart, impulsive and wayward,
Pleaded your own, and spake out, for
getful perhaps of decorum?
Certainly you can forgive me for
speaking so frankly for saying
What l ought not to have said, yet
now l can never unsay it;
For there are moments in life, when
the heart is so full of emotion,
That if by chance it be shaken, or
into its depths like a pebble
Drops some careless word, it overfows,
and its secret,
Split on the ground like water, can
never be gathered together.
Yesterday l was shocked, when |
heard you speak of Miles Stand
ish,
Praising his virtues, Transforming his
very defects into virtues,
PrafSng his courage and strength,
and even his fighting In Flanders.
AS If by fighting alone you could win
the heart of woman,
Quite overlooking yourself and the
rest, in exalting your hero.
Therefore | spake as l did, by an ir-
resistible impulse.
You will forgive me, hope, for the
sake Of the friendship between us,
Which is too true and too sacred to
be so easily broken!"
Thereupon answered John Alden, the
scholar, the friend of Miles Stand
ish:
Il was not angry with you, with my
self alone l was angry,
Seeing how badly l managed the mat
ter | had in my keeping"
MOI" interrupted the maiden, with
answer prompt and decisive;
mo; you were angry with me for |
speaking so frankly and freely. |
1t was wrong, l acknowledge; for 1t !
is the fate of woman
Long to be patient and silent, to wait |
like ghost that is speeches..
Till some questioning voice dissolves |
the spell Of its silence.
Hence is the inner life of SO many
suffering women
Sunless and silent and deep, like sub
terranean rivers
Running through caverns of darkness,
unheard unseen, and unfruitful,
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-11-04
To Clean Silver Mesh Ran

Any woman who owns a German
or sterling silver mesh bag or purse
and who has learned how one soils
light dresses and gloves. will be glad
to know that she can clean it in a
few minutes herself at home. Just
take plenty of soda common baking
soda). this is what the jewelers. use
and a little water and brush. rinse
well and dry and think of the econ.
omy-It looks as good as new.