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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-03

''Hello. Jones. bear you were
Sick
''Yes; was threatened with fever
but the doctor succeeded IN arrestinR
t."
"Ah! He arrested 1t for making
threats. suppose. /" Exchange
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-03

The residence Of Barclay Holline sworth
and family, il Hagerstown. Nd, was
destroyed BY FIRE on Christmas pigbt.
The family 4 few years ago moved from
Wheel, Hartford county. 10 sHagerstown.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-01-03
Wanted.

MARINER TO FAhM PLACE ON SHARES
n q. .. DAVIS. Colora, Md.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Mrs. Elizabeth w. Mowrer, of Cen.
terville, assistant superintendent Of
the American Children's Home Find
ing Association of Ottumwa, has
been in Leon the past week, looking
up several cases where children
should be provided with homes. Ar
engagements were completed the first.
of the week and the papers signed
up by Mrs Arthur Campbell, of
Eden township, placing her three
children in the care Of the society,
it being alleged that her husband
had deserted her and left her unable
to support them. But yesterday
morning Mrs. Campbell decided not
to give UP her children and will go
to the home of her father-in-law, j.
K. Campbell, an Eden township
farmer, where they will be cared for
Mrs, Mowrer has spent considerable
time here and the failure to provide
homes for the children is through
no fault of her or the society. The
society is engaged in splendid work
and have found good homes for
hundreds of children.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26
J. G. Monroe, who used to live as

E. G.. Monroe, who used to live as
an ordinary farmer on farm near
Garden Grove, is getting pretty
much stuck up since he came to
Leon and engaged in the banking
business. He also finds time to raise
little garden at his home, and is
especially proud of his tomato plants
this year. He thinks they are so
nice that common string was not
good enough to tie them up Nth,
so he made a cleaning around the
house and gathered up all the old
neckties, and each of his tomato
plants is wearing a gorgeous four-in-
hand around its neck. Eds tomato
patch ,is loud enough to scare all
the bugs and worms away from It's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Prof. G. w. Sampson, of the State
Normal College, at Cedar Falls, an
old time resident of this city, was a
visitor here last Friday In the af-
ternoon he spoke to the students of
the Summer School on the subject of
Personality and in the evening de-
livered his splendid lecture on "The
New Note in Education at the NJ.
E. church. During his visit here
Prof. Sampson had the pleasure of
meeting many Of his old boyhood
friends
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Teale enter
tanned large number of friends at
their pleasant home on north Church
street Monday evening at musicale
given by Miss Esther Luce, the &C
complished young violinist of Mt.
Ayr. accompanied by Miss Freda
.Teale on the piano, ana the guests
enjoyed an evening Of rare musical
pleasure. Both of these young lad
les were given exceptional musical
advantages in the way of education
in the best schools and they are per-
formers of high talent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26
P. F. Bradley has returned fro

P. F. Bradley has returned from
a few days visit with his family at
Chillicothe, Mo. His daughter, Miss
Mida, had just returned from Chi
cago, where she graduated with
honors from Northwestern Univer-
sity, making speciality of music,
penmanship and drawing, and was
highly commended by the faculty as
one of the best musicians ever grad
uated from the University, being
frequently called upon to conduct
public recitals. Miss Mida is an old
Leon girl and has many friends in
this city who are pleased to hear OF
her success.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Mr. and Mrs. George Slower, who
were married at Abba on last We'd
nesday, passed through this city on
Thursday, going to Pleasanton
where they visited at the home of
his mother until Monday, when they
went to Des ,Moines, and will 60 to
housekeeping in that city. Mr..
Slower is a we'll known Decatur
county boy who has good position
in Des Moines with the Des Moines
Tent and Awning Co., He has many
friends in this vicinity who extend
congratulations and we'll wishes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

A bunch of autos from Decatur
City made a tour of the county last
Friday, boosting for their big Fourth
of July celebration and Chautauqua.
They started from Leon with the X.
P. band and visited Weldon, Van
Vert, Grand River, Beaconsfeld, Ell
ston, Kellerton, Lamont and Davis
CITY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

A. F. Place, of Van Vert, has sold
his $50 acre farm northwest of Van
Vert to Allan Ramsey, the consider
alton being $22, 400. Possession is
to be given March l, 1914. Mr.. Place
is planning to leave the latter part
of October for a years pleasure trip
through the west and in Canada,
and will make thorough investiga-
ton before purchasing another farm.
The sale of the Place farm was ne
gotiated by Thompson & Briner, OF
Van Vert
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Capt.. ]. D. Brown returned yes
terday morning from Chicago where
he took two car loads of cattle and
one of hogs which were fed on his
farm near this city. He struck a
good market on the hogs but the
cattle market was little off, al
though he says the shipment made
him some good money. He thinks
cattle are as high as they ought to
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed K Pitman de-
parted Tuesday morning in their
auto for their home at Northwood,
Iowa, after a very pleasant ten days
visit with relatives in this city and
vicinity. Mr.. and Mrs Will Gardner
accompanied them as far as Des
Moines where they will visit for a
couple of days with friends, and Mrs.
Dell Hilliker, who came with them
from Des Moines, returned home
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Mrs. Sarah Deck, of Abbeyville,
Kansas, who was visiting at the
home of her sister, Mrs Rhoda
Stanford, near this city, went to Mt.
Ayr Saturday evening to visit a few
days with her brother, Stanley An
derson, after which she will return
to her home in Kansas.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Mrs. J. F. Smith and son Francis
went to Humeston Tuesday to at
tend a big Masonic banquet and be
present at the first lighting up Of
the new electric light system in that
town, the current being furnished
from the plant of the Leon Electric
Co. in this city, g..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Rob and Earl Axes are. driving a
fine new touring car, Richmond,
which they have secured the agency
for. It is one of the best medium
priced cars on the market, fully
equipped and sells for $1,000. They
have several parties interested in
the new car and expect to make sew
eral sales. See either of them if
you are interested in a new car and
they will be pleased to demonstrate
the Richmond. ...
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

$4,000 Mccormick repairs now on
hand. Don't that sound good to a
man who owns Mccormick mower
or binder. We went to market and
made up the greatest stock of re-
pairs ever came to- our county. This
ought to be an Endorsement to new
buyers that their machines next
bought should read, Mccormick. 3
car loads on hand.
Bowsher e BOWsher
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Little Miss Hortense Warner cele-
brated her seventh birthday with a
party given at the home of her
grandparents, DR.. and Mrs. w. F.
Waight last Friday afternoon, to
which a large number of her little
friends were invited and the little
folks enjoyed delightful after
noon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Don't be knocker. Hide your
little hammer. What is to hinder
you from speaking well of your town
on all occasions? 1t is just as easy
to tell your visitors that our town
is composed of as good people as in
habit the earth. You will break none
of the ten commandments in saying
this
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

J. K. Walden, the brother of the
late Allen Walden, of Corydon, who
willed his estate of more than $780,
900 to the city of Corydon, for pub
lie improvements, died in Chicago,
recently. He had been an invalid
for number of years and with his
sister was contesting the will of his
brother,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Word was received here the latter
part of last week that Gabe Silvers,
of Stanberry, Mo-, had died. E. A. Sill
vers, of Leroy went to Stanberry to
attend the funeral He was a form;
er resident of this city and will be
remembered by many of the present
sidents.-Garden Grove Express. =;
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

County highway engineer Frank c.
Mallette has purchased a Ford tour
ing car which he will use in travel
ing over the county looking after
tue county highway system. Engin-
eer Mallette is now engaged in sur
veving and plating the designated
county highways preparatory to
commencing the work of improving
them
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Mrs. H. w. Townsley, Of Eden
township, went to kellerton Monday
evening to visit a few days at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Richardson. Her sister, Miss
Jennie Richardson, who had been
visiting at the Townsley home, re-
turned to kellerton the same even
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Miss Mabel Morgan, who is at
tending the Summer School in this
city, returned Monday from an over
Sunday visit at her home near Gar
den Grove. Her sister, Miss Dora
accompanied her to Leon for few
DAYS visit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Mrs. Tom West and children, OF
Coon Rapids, returned to this city
Monday from P1easanton, where
they had been visiting at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Fred T. Smith,
and will visit a few days at the
home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. H. Stanley before returning home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

y Ray Little, who had been visiting
at the home of his mother, Mrs.
gC. G. Little, in this city, departed
saturday for Chicago, where he goes
to resume the position in drug
store which he gave up when. his
father was taken seriously i'll in
order to BE near home. NH ss2
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

A force of workmen commenced
tearing down the residence of Miss
Mantle Mitten on south Main street
Monday morning and the old house
was completely raised before noon
of the following day. 1t will be re-
placed with handsome bungalow
which will be one of the incest resi-
dences in Leon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

E. &. Beck has sold the big barn
located on his lots on north Main
street, and it was torn down the
first of the week. The barn was
purchased by Arthur Forbes, who
will use the lumber in building a
barn on one of his farms.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Ralph McGinnis departed Monday
for Hedrick, Iowa, where he goes
to join the Redpath -Vawter Chau-
tauqua System, and will travel with
them as one of number of State
University students who will spend
their vacation in this manner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

One of the best mergers and one
that nobody desires to legislate
against is when all the citizens of a
town get together on a good public
DrODOSitiOn
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Don't fail to take advantage of the
special sale on Majestic ranges COM
mencing at VIM. Crichton & Sons
store on next Monday. A $500 set
of cooking utensils will be given
free to each purchaser of Majes-
tic range
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Mrs. Tom West and two children,
of Coon Rapids, Iowa, who we're
visiting at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Stanley, in this
city, went to Pleasanton Thursday
to visit her sister, Mrs. Fred T.
Smith, for a few days.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

When anybody is trying to do
something to benefit the whole COM
munity and better things in general,
it is poor form for others to try to
belittle their efforts or by kicking
and backing up try to stop things.
We should try what we can that
seems good and hold fast to the best.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

. L. @. G. Pryor and daughter,
Daphney, who had been visiting with
relatives in this city went to Davis
City Thursday evening where they
visited until Saturday when they
LETT for their home in Kansas City,
Mo
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Now that women are to vote in H.
linois Uncle Joe" Cannon says 1T
will be a good time for an awfully
handsome man to run for office. y
Uncle joe has not yet announced
his candidacy,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Miss Katherine Sullivan, who has
been teaching at Irwin, Iowa, the
past year, arrived Saturday evening
from Omaha, Neb., where she had
been visiting for a short time, and
will spend several weeks at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Alice Griffin, near
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Mrs. F. l. Collier and son Chester,
OF Burlington, who were called here
to attend the funeral of her brother
in-law, John w. Leeper, went to
Bethany, Mo-, Monday to visit few
days with relatives at that place.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Misses Blanche Tapscott, Ruth
Piercy, Maud Lasley, Pearl Carmen,
and Esther Keown, who are attend
ing the Leon Summer School, went
to their homes at Lamont Friday
evening to visit over Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Mrs. Frank Redman and baby re-
turned to their home near Grand
River Thursday, having visited
couple of days at the home of E. H.
Alexander in this city, Mrs. Redman
coming to attend the alumni ban
quet last Wednesday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

The trustees Of the Leroy Pres
byterian church will receive bids for
the erection of church building un-
til July 18th. Complete plans and
specifications may be found at the
office of O. M. Jordan in Leroy.
The right is reserved to reject all
bids. 54 r.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

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, 1913-06-26

Mrs. Elizabeth w. Mowrer, of
Centerville, assistant superinten-
dent of the American Home Finding
Association, of Ottumwa, spent sew
eral days in this vicinity last week
looking after some children.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

The Leon X. P. band has been en-
gagged to furnish music for the big
Fourth of July celebration at De-
catur City, and this will insure a
big delegation from Leon spending
the Fourth at Decatur City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Mrs. Thomas Penisten and chill
dren, Of. Maryville, Mo-, who had
been visiting at the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. Fred T. Smith, near Pleas
anton, returned to Leon Thursday
to visit at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Stanley,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Chester Sires and James Owens
were arrested Friday evening on the
charge of being intoxicated, and
Saturday morning Mayor Foxworthy
fined Sires $1S.S5 and Owens
S12 SS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

The lightning season is on. Don't
neglect your live stock until it is
too late. l represent the best COM
panies and the best costs no more.
Townsend Insurance Agency.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

For Sale-My registered Short
dorm herd bull. Four years old.
Weight, 1850, guaranteed breeder.
Halter broke and gentle. Walter Os-
born, Davis City, Iowa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

E. E. Bell is building mighty
tipe sleeping porch to his already
commodious residence, which will
be about the incest thing in the
sleeping porch line to be found in
this section of the country.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

A short time ago wiz Crawford
mislaid his piccolo somewhere in
Leon, and he needs it for use with
the K. P. band. If any one knows
where it is they will confer favor
on Will and the band by returning
it to him at once.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Chas. D. Newlin, of this city, who
is travelling on the road for a whole
sale scale firm, came in Friday to
visit over Sunday with his family.
He had been away for seven weeks,
working in the northern part of the
state
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Mrs. J. H. Standifer and daughter,
Miss Christina, returned to their
home at Davis City Friday evening,
having been visiting for a few days
in this city at the home of her
mother, Mrs. Mary Davis, who is
quite sick
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

The largest stock of rubber tires
for automobiles ever came into De-
catur county, arrived at Bowsher
& Bowsher's last week. Rubber is
quite high but 100000 buys few
fjpoc Ne. j. 49,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Mrs. c. j. Muse who had been
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Muse near Decatur City, re-
turned to her home at Humeston
Saturday. Miss Lenna Muse accom-
panied her home for snort visit
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Olsen, of New
Market, who had been visiting fol
few days at the home of his uncle
A. P. Olsen, in this city, went tc
Lamont Tuesday for a short visit
with relatives at that place.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

No one has as yet called for the
gold bracelet which was recently
found in Leon and left at The Re-
porter office to be advertised. The
bracelet is engraved with the init
ials &c M. K"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Don't forget that we can furnish
you any kind of insurance that is
written by any company, and our
rates are what will please you. Let
US talk over insurance with you at
any time. F. A. Townsend, Leon,
JCWa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Allan Kelso, of
Sewall, Iowa, came over last We'd
nesday evening in an auto to attend
the Alumni banquet. Mr.. Kelso re-
turned home the next morning and
Mrs. Kelso ana two children re-
manned here until Monday morning
to visit at the home of her mother,
Mrs. NJ. E. Tharp.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Work Wanted-A place on a farm
by young man, willing to work.
Phone on 88, Leon, Iowa. o..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

wharfage is better than career
for woman" says President James
to the 800 girl graduates of the Uni
versity of Illinois. But this, of
course, is only the opinion of a mere
man
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Strayed-From my place AZ
miles east of Leon, Tuesday, June
"a, one black male pig with white
strip on front leg. Weight 20 to 35
pounds. J. 3. Snyder.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Call on me for vocal and instru-
mental instruction at my residence
one block east and two blocks north
of jail, as my time is getting full.
Russell Marley.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

A fine little daughter was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Barry, of this
city on Tuesday night OF last week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Telephone your orders for cream
and milk. The wagon will call. C.
G. Biddison.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

For auto supplies come to Bow
sher & Bowsher's. They have good
stock of accessories, oils, grease and
gasoline.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Lost-A black auto glove, with
perforated back. The finder is re-
quested to return to The Reporter
office r. r.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Repair work of all kinds neatly
and promptly done at G. G. Clines
shop, list door south of Leon Hotel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26
Buy Plymouth twine only.

Did you join that Never Worry
Club" about what to smoke and
adopt the Havana Spike cigar. i
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Found-Two trunk keys tied with
a shoe string. The owner can OBJ
tain them at The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

For Sale-At the Mrs. Geo. Rain
home in Woodland, few articles of
household goods. Lena Adair.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Engage your twine. 1T will be
scare.
BoWsher & Bowsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

If you are thinking of doing any
plumbing this spring come in and
get my prices. G.. G. Cline.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Notice-My wife, Lena Adair,
having left my bed and board, will
not be responsible for any debts con-
tracted by her after this date. L. G.
Adair, Woodland, Iowa, June 49,,
1913. 44-3t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Car Plymouth Irvine in this week,
prices right.
BoWsher & Bowsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

For Sale-Six year old sound rid
ing and driving horse. Inquire of
Russell Manley, music teacher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Heating of all kinds, steam, hot
water and warm air at Cline's..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

The Scottish Rite cigars get bet
ter under each administration. Try
them once.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

See Bradley, the
49,: !; 8: s; i! +: +;
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26
Millet and cane at Bowsher's.

1t will pay to get our prices Oh
coal before buying, Biddison Coal &
Grain Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Stackers and rakes at prices that
will please you. Come in and see
for yourself.
BoWsher & BOWsher,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

All cultivators now on next years
terms.
BoWsher & BOwsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Plymouth Irvine is best.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Buy Plymouth twine, it's good.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-06-26

Don't forget the Saturday atter-
noon matinee at the Idle Hour
theatre st 5, o'clock admission =
and 10 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-19

To Rsnt-Two furnished rooms for
light housekeeping. Inquire SOC East
Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-19
TO RELIEVE THE HlccouGHs
Sucking Ice o. Taking Salt and Vine.
gar Often Will Cure Simple
Cases.

Simple cases of hiccough are often
relieved by such measures as sucking
ice or taking salt and vinegar. Pull
ing the tongue forward and hold
Ing 1t for some time is an effective
procedure.
Sometimes obstinate hiccough Is re-
lieved when the patient is strong by
having him hang with the arms ex-
tended and grasping some beam or
pole. 30 that his feet do not touch the
floor. With all the abdominal muscles
tense, have him hold his breath ~
long ~ possible.
The spelling "hiccoush" 10 recent
being . combination Of the syllables
'hic" and the latter term Of cough. -
which 10 without either physiological
or chronological basis: the pronuncia-
ton. with perhaps the rarest excsp-
ton. u still that Of the older form
"hicoup." earlier given variously-as
''hickup." ''hickupsnickup," ''hickop,"
hitchcock" Hitchcock and ''hickett. I"
with quasi diminishing sumxes ack.
etc.; but the "hick." syllable aptly
expressive Of tho spasmod;c sound gro
duced by the conditions giving rise to
the particular disturbance. 10 found in
all references to the origin Of the term
which the writer has been able to OBJ.
tain. Tho term singultus 10 rarely
used,-New York Medical Journal.