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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27

Bowling Green girls are very ten
den hearted. according to the Lou
isiana Press Journal. One of them
who was carrying a bunch of
roses in her hand the other day saw
a sign on barber shop that read:
"Whiskers dyed here" She entered
the shop and surprised the barber
by handing him the roses and say
ing, Please put these on his coffin"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27

Reginald Ragland, son of Judge
Raeland, who returned from the
University last week, is going to
provide his own salt this summer
by teaming. He went to Monroe
City Friday. bought his team, and
drove through to Paris, being
caught in the storm. He is now
ready for busineSs.-Mercury.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27

While in conversation with a gen.
tleman well posted on the laws of
the streets and highways he said:
Many people make the mistake
when stopping on the streets by
heading the vehicle so that the left
side is next to the curb, this is
against the law and you cannot
hold anyone responsible for running
into you while in this position. You
must have your right side next to
the curb to recover damages" Sex.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27

The finest young park in North
east Missouri is in Center and in
this park everybody is invited to
come and celebrate the 4th of July.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27

A number of our people are at
Spalding Springs this week. This
popular resort continues to grow
in favor as is evidenced by its it,
creased patronage from year to
year.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27

Hunting and trespassing on my
farm will be prosecuted to the full
extent of the law.
I'd J. w. Wimsatt.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27
Let the Band Play On.

NO"hO "hShS NV puOhS buhu WI
certs are given.
There is nothing under the moon
that will bring the folks out like a
midsummer nights band concert on
the public square From the four
corners of the town there is a rally
ing of the populace, young and old.
1t makes a sort of old homework
atmosphere, and leads to many
happy reunions. You stroll around
the square, chewing the freshroast.
ed goober nut and the band
plays on.
How pleasant it is, on band con-
cert nights to see the young couples
strolling about, arm in arm, or seat
ed on the stair steps, holding hands
while the band is playing the Hair
Dor of Love. How naturally they
all join in the chorus, following the
dnlcet tones of the cornet and the
warbling of the clarinet.
Yes, these open. air concerts are
quite the thing. People who sell
dom 90 down town except on the
night of the Fourth and on Christ
mas eve, will brush up and sally
forth to hear the wailing of the clar-
net and the sonorous growl of the
tuba. Mrs. A. meets Mrs B. on the
square. They used to live together
in the same house, or until one of
the families moved to another part
of the town it being cheaper to
move than pay rent. They get to
dialoging and comparing notes, as
you stand by, you hear, during the
soft pedal Intervals in the music
something like...this:
Why, Mary. amt seen you in a
dogs age. l declare, you're getting
stout. And how's your old mani"
oh. he's all right = and is this
little Katie? How that kid does
groWl'-
Speaking of the band. recalls the
little story about the musician who
called on the doctor to have a small
throat trouble fixed up. The M. D.
asked what his occupation was.
Il play in the band" answered the
patient. - ...,... ....
'"Ah. yes. yes. l see" said the doe
tor. Blowing those instruments is
straining to the organs of respira-
ton. BY the way. what do you
play-"Oh, I'm on the bass drum"
answered the patient. Exchange.
The Democrat seeks every oppor-
tunlty 10 boom this part OF Mis-
souri,. We try to record everything
that might be of pecuniary interest
to the citizens and the upbuilding
of the community, morally, tinan-
cially and otherwise. However, the
stranger usually looks on these eff.
forts as mere hot air inspired by
the real estate dealer whom they
very enormously decide has braced
up the newspaper man with some
thing substantial. Now the Demo-
crat proposes to inaugurate a plan
in the near future to show up, at
least to a limited extent, the ad-
vantages of Monroe City and vicini-
ty. The plan will be conducted in
such a manner that there will be
no question of the facts put forth.
When we start this plan we kindly
ask the coop Grafton of all citizens
interested in the future of the COM
munity,
Notice.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27

Miss Lillian Delaney was elected
to a position in the grammar school
at Monroe City last week. Monroe
is to be congratulated on securing
such a capable teacher. Mercury.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27

The greatest celebration of the
4th of July will be held in Center.
A special invitation is issued to you
to come.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27

White Sewing Machine with that
self adjusting tension at A. Jae-
ger Jr's.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27

Meet your friends at the 4th of
July celebration in Center.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27

Quick Meal Oil and Gasoline
Stoves at A. Jaeger Jr's. Hdw.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27

Mrs. A. Grimm, ST., is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Archie Little at
BroOkfield.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27

Retrigerators at Reduced Prices
at A. Jaeger Jr's. Hdw.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs. O'Brien, of Lentner
were the guests of friends in this
city Saturday
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27

l have several thousand dollars
of home money to loan in sums of
$500, or more on Good real estate
security.
If j. H. GRADY.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27

Sharp & Barger 2 cars sheep; 1
car hogs; H B Mudd 4 cars sheep; ]
M Proctor 1 car cattle; Henderson
Produce Co. 2 cars eggs 2 cars poul-
try; Mcfarland Bros 2 cars -four
Total ID cars.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27
Notice.

The throwing of rubbish of any
kind in the alleys is in violation of
an ordinance of the City. l wish to
call the attention of the citizens
that this law will be strictly enforc-
ed and it will be wise on your part
to stop throwing rubbish in the
streets and alleys.
PERRY o. GREEN,
6-27 Street Commissioner
June 10, 1912.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27

Center is to have a big celebra-
ton.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27

Mrs. j. S. Conway and children
were visiting in Hannibal yesterday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27

No swimming or fishing in fair
ground ponds. Boys keep out. No
tresspassing,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27

Center is preparing to make you
celebrate the 4th of July. Do not
fail to be there.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27

Elder Edw. Redd and family de-
parted Tuesday for a visit with
friends in Memphis.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27

A good four room dwelling, con-
venient to business district for
rent.-Node Green.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27

Celebrate the 4th of July in Cen
ter. Lots of good grub and good
water.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-06-27

Cattle receipts liberal this week.
Choice steers strong, top SO so for
one load of cattle, which we sold
for c M Berry of Galloway County,
Mo, which is iop for this year.
Choice steers $3.50 to $3.50. Medi.
um to good $7.25 to 1925. Fair
killers $500 to $500. Choice heif-
ers steady, medium kind Is to 40c
lower. Choice cows steady, medi-
um to good Is to Csc lower. Prime
heifers selling from $8.25 to $8.75
Medium to good $500 to $500
Fair killers $3.50 to $3.50 Good to
choice cows $3.50 to $500. Bulk
fat cows selling from $3.50 to $500
Medium $3.50 to SIS. Fair killers
$3.75 to 400.
Hogs receipts liberal. Market
closing 10 to 15c lower, top $3.50.
Bulk $3.50 to ITO. Pigs $3.50 to
700.
Sheep market steady on fat sheep
Soc lower on lambs than last
weeks close. Prospects lower on
lambs. Choice lambs $3.50 to
$8.75. Medium to good $3.50 to IS.
Culls $4OO to ATS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26
Notice of appointment OF ENecutrix.

In the District Court Of the State Of
Iowa, in and for Decatur County. In
probate.
In the matter Of the estate Of
J. II. Delk, deceased.
To whom it may concern:
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned has been appointed aud
qualified as Executrix of the estate
of j. H. Delk, late of Decatur
County, Iowa, deceased. All per-
sons IN any manner indebted to said
deceased or his estate will make pay
ment to the undersigned; and those
having claims against said deceased
or his estate will present them IN
manner and form as by law required,
for allowance and payment.
Dated this 10th day of November,
A. D., 1912. ....
ELIZA J. DELK,
14-3t Executrix of said estate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26
Round Knoll.

Mrs. r. B. Hawkins is quite sick
at this writing.
Mrs. Wesley Stein spent Friday
night with her daughter Mrs. Fred
Irving and family.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Simmerman is quite sick with
whooping cough.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Brant and the
latter's sister, Mrs. Ella Dutton, of
Dakota spent Friday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben Collins.
Palmer & Ramsey delivered a new
Ford auto to Ben Grimm the 18th.
Mr.. r. A. Palmer and family call
ed at the Fred Irving home Thurs
day evening.
Ben Grimm made business trip
to Leon in his new auto Friday.
Walter Ellston is rapidly recover
ing from his attack of lung fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nina Palmer visited
Monday with their daughter, Mrs.
Will Devore and family.
Oscar West made business trip
to Grand River one day last week.
Remember the preaching at a.
m. next Sunday morning by Rev.
Fisher
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26
Inspiration In Dreams.

Coleridge must be added to the list
in dreams, for be himself has told US
that he composed over 200 lines Of
the "kublai Khan" during sleep
of three hours. On awaking he wrote
down the fragment now existing. but
the interruption of visitor banishcd
the rest from his mind. The first idea
of The Ancient Mariner" too, was
suggested to the poet by a dream Of
his friend Cruikshank. And Kipling's
"Greatest Story In the World" was but
the half remembered dream of COM
monp}ace young an.-London Mail.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26
To Make Advertising Pay.

'''Use good bait, fresh bait, and pa.
'tience," is the advice Izaak Walton
years ago gave to fishermen, and fish.
Ing after all Is what men engage in
fishing for business. Have for bait
good live copy; fresh, up-to-date "set
up and patiently fish in one pool. You
never heard of successful angler
who rushes first to one pool and then
to another. Get the best pool known
by experience to contain the fish, and
lure him on by offering the best bait
IL your kit. Fishing and advertising
'a.e alike-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26
The Spit of Ceremony.

Among the Akikuyu of East Africa.
described by Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. R"ut-
ledge in with a Prehistoric People"
to spit upon person or thing indicates
good will The blacksmith spits upon
the sword he has forged before hand
ing it over to the owner. So, too.
courtesy demands that a man should
spit in his hand before offering it to a
friend. and the female visitors spit
upon the newly arrived youngster as a
sign of welcome Even in England
there are relics of the same custom in
the habit among the lower classes Of
splitting on coin.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

Mrs Frank Smith received tele-
gram Wednesday stating that her
mother, Mrs Hart, Of Maryville,
Mo-, was dead. She started the
same day accompanied by Ray Smith
so as to be there for the funeral.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

Uncle John Corbett had his left
eye removed some time ago by spec
ialists at Centerville and is getting
along nicely. He thinks OF getting a
glass eye when the soreness has en-
tirely healed sufficient for setting a
new one
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

last week with her parents at Deca-
tur City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

Meritol Hair. Tonic keeps the
scalp in healthy condition, pre-
vents the hair from falling ont. re-
stores II to it's natural color and
used regularly keeps the hair soft
and nu6y. stempel 9 A herrinaE ton,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

The Dek quartette, OF the Mid
land Lyceum Bureau, rendered a
very pleasing program Saturday ev-
ening to a fair sized appreciative
audience. This is the third number
of our winter Chautauqua.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

The NJ. w. A. camp met on last
Wednesday evening and elected Of
fcers for the ensuing year: the
head officers were reelected; H. D.
Trauple, consul, and E. o. Stearns,
clerk.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26
Practical.

Friend-Look here! There is moth.
ing in the love of this young heiress
for you.
Chauffeur-Oh, yes. there is There's
millions in 1t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

Osceola Friday, where her parents
live.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

F. L. Hall and family, of Weldon
drove over Sunday afternoon in
their auto, stopping for few hours
at E. 0. Stearn's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Saylor are the
proud parents of a nice baby boy;
born last Wednesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

Miss Nellie Easter and Don Price,
who are attending Drake University,
are spending their Christmas vaca-
ton at home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

The Pop Corn school house was
very thoroughly fumigated the first
of this week and rendered sanitary
for public use.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

Luther Fuller has been confined
to his home on account of sickness
but is better now.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

S. d. McCroskey, of Greenbay, had
business in Leon last week
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26
Tho First Iron Ship,

The first iron ship has more rtputed
birthplaces than Homer. Both the
Clyde and the Mersey claim pre-emi-
hence in this respect. Sir E. j. Robi.
son Of Edinburgh designed AL iron
vessel in 1916. which was not launch
ed till three years later. and it is said
that an iron boat was worked on he
Severn even as far back as 1887. Steel
was not used in the construction Of
merchant ships bulls until 1850. Old
salts were not a,1I. in their belief
that wood was meant by Providence
TO float. but iron to go to the bottom
A naval constructor of some reputp
once said: Don't talk to me Of iron
ships. They are contrary to nature
Cha mbers' journal
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Dobson drove up
from Decatur Sunday to see the lat
ter's sister, Mrs. Wood, who is SLOW
ly recovering from long sick spell.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

Miss Helen Blair was in Osceola
Friday and Saturday spending Fri
day night at the home of friend.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26
Easy.

Asslstant-Here's an article on how
New York will look in 1850. What
can we use to illustrate it?
Editor-Get that file OF magazines
over there for 1850, and cut out the
picture Of how New York was to look
in 1910.-Puck.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Trauple visit
ed few days last week with friends
at Berwick, Iowa, near Des Moines.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

Keith hurry, who has been very
sick with lung fever, is some better
at this writing
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

Eugene Branaum made a business
trip to Pleasanton Thursday, re-
turning Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26
Go to Blaize's.

When you think you are consigning
a bore or any one who irritates you
beyond endurance to hot spot by
telling him 10 go to blaZes' it ap
pears that you are mistaken and that
instead OF being rudely abusive you
are in fact merely blandly polite. The
away time. there was good bishop
named Blaize, who was always ready
TO dispense wise and sound advice to
all applicants: hence it grew custom.
airy to say Go to BlaiZes. Washing.
ton Post.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

Mrs Laura Keller visited Thurs
day and Friday with the Keller Sis
tiers near FairvieW church.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

E. S. Shultz was in Kansas City
and st. Joe nearly all OF last week
ON matters of business
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

Miss Virginia West. Of DeKalb.
visited friends in town Saturday and
attended the entertainment in the
evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

c. H. Fisher and family came over
Sunday afternoon and remained to
attend services in the evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

Leo Price came home last week
from Drake to spend Christmas
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

w. S. Throckmorton and wife Of
Leroy, drove over Saturday to do
some extra Christmas shopping.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

George Smith and family drove to
Osceola Saturday to look after some
business matters at that place
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Thompson are
home from Des Moines to spend the
Christmas vacation with parents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26
Wanted Particulars.

\ little girl Of about five was finding
keen enjoyment in twirling the knob
on the candy box on the seat in front
Of her at the theater.
Don't do that. Ethel; it makes too
much noise" said her mother.
Ethel paused. undecided. her hand
outstretched for another twirl
Il warn YOU" said her mother stern.
ly.
Still Ethel heSitated. Finally she
Guerie6 audibly. With hairbrush.
mamma. or just your HAND? '-New
York Sun.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

Hal Overton has purchased the Ed
Fierce farm near Derby to which he
will move in the spring.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

Ralph Rumley is spending his
Christmas vacation at home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26
lParadoxical, Qualities.

Gossip is very narrow sorl Of
habit"
yet II Il one which spreads crest
deal
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26

Miss Critic-So she was led to the
altar at last
Miss Spite-Led! Led! guess you
didn't see her. She didn't have to be
led. When she started down the aisle
you couldn't have headed her off with
regimen of cavalry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26
Wonderful Cures Reported i'm Germany.


widely late
In Of
whole Of the and relies aaon the method wild
Dr. Pierce chief consulting physician to the vads Hotel and
Surgical Buffalo, NJ w. the extended
native Golden ard mandrake
Pierce Golden Medical which and known
for half a A harmless cleanser and
4 \ stomach tonic has provided
EEENA of Oinine, n II suf-
r over
NV condition. stomach, ASSOCIATED 9cU Gator,
~ rial condu i0n of heart had tried
naturally thought for bu AFTER
AEh o of Golden Medical Discovery gaelt
HzMh Discovery and also 'Pleaant
El/NV ruthfuly feeling better
EW8W than Ihave chrfuly permission
M| allarounl medicine the
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-12-26
THE VAN VERT PAGE.

! H.
Ralph Rumley is spending his
Christmas vacation at home.
S. d. McCroskey, of Greenbay, had
4 business in Leon last week.
Leo Price came home last week
4 from Drake to spend Christmas.
Mrs S. G. Edge was a visitor in
Osceola Friday, where her parents
live.
Mrs. Clark Fierce spent few days
last week with her parents at Deca-
tur City.
Keith hurry, who has been very
sick with lung fever, is some better
at this writing.
Eugene Branaum made a business
trip to Pleasanton Thursday, re-
turning Saturday.
to his home on account of sickness
but is better now.
Mr. and Mrs Gary Saylor are the
proud parents of a nice baby boy
born last Wednesday.
E. S. Shultz was in Kansas City
and st. Joe nearly all OF last week
On matters of business.
Mrs Laura Keller visited Thurs
day and Friday with the Keller Sis
ters near FairvieW church
Hal Overton has purchased the Ed
Fierce farm near Derby to which he
will move in the spring.
George Smith and family drove to
Osceola Saturday to look after some
business matters at that place.
G. H. Fisher and family came over
Sunday afternoon and remained to
attend services in the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs Ralph Thompson are
home from Des Moines to spend the
Christmas vacation with parents.
w. S. Throckmorton and wife of
Leroy, drove over Saturday to do
some extra Christmas shopping.
Miss Helen Blair was in Osceola
Friday and Saturday spending Fri
day night at the home of a friend.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Trauple visit
ed a few days last week with friends
at Berwick, Iowa, near DeS MOineS.
Miss Virginia West. Of Dekalb,
visited friends in town Saturday and
attended the entertainment in the
evening.
Miss Nellie Easter and Don Price,
who are attending Drake University,
are spending their Christmas vaca
ton at home.
The Pop Corn school house was
very thoroughly fumigated the first
of this week and rendered sanitary
for public use.
F. L. Hall and family, of Weldon,
drove over Sunday afternoon in
their auto, stopping for few hours
at E. o. Stearn's.
Mr. and Mrs. Dobson drove up
from Decatur Sunday to see the lat
ter's sister, Mrs Wood, who is slow
ly recovering from long sick spell.
The NJ w. A. camp met on last
Wednesday evening and elected Of
ficers for the ensuing year: the
head officers were reelected; H. D.
Trauple, consul, and E. o. Stearns,
clerk
The Dek quartette, OF the Mid
land Lyceum Bureau, rendered a
very pleasing program Saturday ev-
ening to fair sized appreciative
audience. This is the third number
of our winter Chautauqua.
Uncle John Corbett had his left
eye removed some time ago by spec
ialists at Centerville and is getting
along nicely. He thinks of getting a
glass eye when the soreness has en-
tirely healed sufficient for setting a
new one.
Mrs Frank Smith received tele-
gram Wednesday stating that her
mother Mrs. Hart, Of Maryville,
Mo-, was dead She started the
same day accompanied by Ray Smith
so as to be there for the funeral.
In the District Court Of the State OF
Iowa, in and for Decatur County. In
probate.
In the mater of the estate Of
no1ly