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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-04-03
"As Long as the Wires Were Work
ing" VIII

Gas long as the wires were work
ing" the telephone girls at the Oma-
ha exchanges stood by their posts.
The winds smashed the windows,
splintered glass fell in a shower,
death rode the storm. The circum-
stances were terrifying enough to
try the stoutest hearts. But no man,
however brave, could have acquitted
himself more finely than those Oma-
ha telephone girls. They stayed at
their desks answering calls, making
connections, giving out such informa-
ton as they could until the deaden-
ed wires rendered further effort use
less.
The Dayton flood tells the same
story. 1t was telephone girl that
first flashed the news of that disaster
to Phoneton, where another opera
tor reIayed it to Gov. Cox of Ohio.
Walls OF water swirled about both
buildings and tales of horror poured
into the ears of those telephone
girls from agonized lips. And they
stayed at their posts las long as the
wires were working
The Titanic wreck gave the world
a splendid picture of the ages chlV-
alry--"Women and children first. -
But that was the valor Of man, JUS
tifying his manhood by meeting the
highest expectation of the worlds
belief. We do not look for women to
meet the supreme test of physical
courage We do not charge such ira
ditions to her SEX But women meet
them, just the same. The telephone
girls Of Omaha and Dayton are Sis
tiers, in stern and loveliest truth, to
the men who by death and steaatast-
ness have bequeathed the legacy of
lerQiSm
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-04-03
Knew What She Was About.

4 resolute looking lady carrying a
three months old infant in her arms,
boarded the west bound afternoon
passenger train at Lineville the 9th
er day. went into the smoking car,
selected seat and proceeded to
make herself comfortable. The por-
ter approached her politely and sug-
gested that she go back to the chair
car, but she resolutely declined to
move. After the train started the
conductor found her and supposing
it was a case of "didn't know any bet
ter" reached for the suit case and
offered to assist her back to the chair
car. mo you DON'T exclaimed the
lady, Il know what ! am about; I'm
right where l want to be, don't
propose that my baby shall catch
the whooping cough if | can help it. "
The dozen or more travelling men in
the car smiled and coughed, as the
conductor moved on, but the lady
had no doubt sized up the gang and
concluded that whatever microbes
the gang carried, whooping cough
were not likely to be among them
Lineyille Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-04-03
Missouri Will Drag.

The Missouri legislature has pass
ed a bill providing for the dragging
of all roads connecting county seats
in the state. The system is to be
laid out within the next three
months. there will be about 1000
miles OF the road and something like
SIS mile will be expended each
year for dragging same. Money to
defray this expense will be taken out
of the motor car fund which
amounts to something like $50, 900
annually and the road tax will
amount to about 100000 Of this
amount. The bill provides for a
county highway board for each
county and the members are to serve
without compensation. Two OF the
highway board are to be appointed
by the county court and one by the
state highway department. Taken
as a whole this is one OF the best
bills passed by the legislature. While
it will provide only for the dragging
of roads between the county seats
the people along others adjoining
these will take more pride in keep
ing up their own road so that they
can show the same progressive spirit.
Better highways are the great need
of Harrison county as we'll as other
counties and although some of the
roads are in the best of shape, there
are some over the county that are
needing attention badly. AS a gen.
eral rule the farmers are willing to
do their share toward keeping the
roads in good condition along their
own farms and they only need little
encouragement, such as this offered
by the state, to stimulate them to
greater efforts-Bethany Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-04-03
ForIoss of Hair

We will pay for what you use
RexaII "o3'' Hair Tonic does nc
promote the growth of your hair.
In all our experience with hair
tonics the one that has done most to
gain our confidence is Rexall "93"
Hair Tonic. We have such we'll
founded faith in it that we want
you to try it at our risk. II it does
not satisfy you in every particular,
We will pay for what you use to the
extent OF 80 day treatment.
If Rexall "93" Hair Tonic does
not remove dandruR, relieve scalp
irritation, stop the hair from falling
and promote q new growth of hair.
come back to us and ask us to return
the money you paid for it, and we will
promptly hand it back to you. You
don't sign anything, promise any,
thing, bring anything back, or in any
way obIgate yourself. Isn't that fair1
Doesn't it stand to reason that we
would not make such liberal offer
If we did not truly believe that
Rexall "93' Hair Tonic will do all
we claim for it-that it will do all
and more than any other remedyf
We have everything there is a de-
mand for, and are able to judge tho
merits of the things we sell. Gus
toners tell us of their success. There
are more, satisfied users Of Rexall
"93' Hair Tonic than any similar
preparation we sell. .a
Start a treatment OF Rexall "93"
Hair Tonic today. If you do. we
believe you will thank US for this
advice. Two size bottles, SOC and 81.
You can buy Rexall ''93" Hair Tonic
n this community only at our store:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-04-03
DOING THEIR DUTY.
Scores of Leon Readers are Learning
the Duty of the Kidneys.

To filter the blood is the kidneys
duty. -
When they fail to do this the kid
neys are weak.
Backache and other kidney ills
may follow.
Help the kidneys do their work.
Use Doan's Kidney Pills-the test
ed kidney remedy.
Leon people endorse their worth.
Mrs. F. NJ. Coder, Eleventh street,
Leon, Iowa, says: Il do not hesitate
to recommend Doan's Kidney Pills.
have taken this remedy and have
found it to be of great merit in cur
ing kidney complaints and backache.
Doan's Kidney Pills have relieved
me greatly
The above statement must carry
conviction to the mind of every read
er. Don't simply ask for a kidney
remedy ask distinctly for Doan's
Kidney Pills, the same that Mrs.
Ccder had--the remedy backed by
home testimony. SOC at all stores.
Foster-Milburn Co., Props, Buffalo,
N. Y.
When your back IS lame Re-
member the name. 5.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-04-03
Mems and Boys Footwear.

We open the spring season with complete
lines of Mems and Boys shoes and Oxfords
Just what you would expect in the best shoe
Store in town is here. Quality-with all that
the word implies is first with us always and we
link it with our fair prices.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-04-03
BELL & ROBINSON
he Jeea&& Ssors
Leon

There Il RexaIl Store in nearly every town
Great Britain. There is different Rexall
Remedy for nearly every ordinary human H. =,
each especially designed for the particular W
for which it 10 recommended.
The Recall Seorss are Amssica's Crsatsse
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-04-03
Hats and Heads.

We have the. hats-the heads are yours. It
will be to our mutual interest to put them to-
gether. Soft hats in allthe newest shapes and
shades at the price you want to pay.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-04-03
Cents furnishings.

What is correct finds place here. New
Shirts, New Gloves, Hosiery Underwear, Neck
wear Etc. Come here for your Toggery and
you will get the correct things.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-04-03

IN your capacity as a
L well-dressed citizen
YOU want one of these
Soft or Stiff Stetsons for
Spring, 1913. We are
proud of our showing.
They are worthy of the
distinguished Stetsom
name, and Of tn e
position of this store with
the well-dressed young
men who favor us with
their custom.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-04-03

1t seems everything in the world
is like a man, wearing out.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-04-03

We often read OF plays approved
by the pulpit but we never saw one
that, the pulpit did approve.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-11
new SCHOOL NURSE At WORK
Miss Leila %IIalvrrson, ClaSspnaic Of
Sylvia Thorgrimson. Takes Up
Duties in City Schools.

Miss Leila IIalverson. who began
her duties as school nurse for the
Grand Forks city schools yesterday.
is Il sister of Mrs. H. b. Thorgrimson
Of this city and came here during the
holidays from Omaha. Ncb.. where
she has been doing hospital work for
tho past few years and making her
home with her brother. Rev. Halver.
son. Miss lIalverSon has been en-
gagged in her profession since coming
here and has been very successful.
Miss Halvcrson graduated from
Luther hospital in st. Paul in the same
class with Rev. and Mrs. II. B.. Thor
grimson's daughter. Miss Sylvia Thor
crimson who was superintendent OF
the hospital for three years after her
graduation. Miss Thorgrimson is we'll
known here as Il "ifted soprano soloist
but perhaps fey know that her voca-
ton is that of Il trained nurse. hold
ing the position Ut school nurse in
the city schools of ST. Paul at the
present time. Two others are engaged
in the work of school nurses in the ST.
Paul schools. Miss Thorgrimson is
taking her musical training in add.
ton to her professional work and is
still a pupil of Mrs. F. II. Snyder. I'M
der whom she is gaining much fame.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-11
C~AR|cATUREs ARE ABSENT
But Few of the Comic Valentines for
Sale This Year-Lace Affairs are
Also Dwindling,

Csricature valentines arc almost ,
thlng of the past in Grand Forks. and
one would have to search long to find
ahSthlng OF that nature, although
there are n or two places that are
carrying them in stock this year. The
lace valentines Of old are still TO he
found, but the stocks are not as large
as IN former days. The postal card
seems to be replacing the old stylc
valentine. S
1t Is believed by man. that because
in genial climates Valentines day is
about the TIME of the mating period
OF the birds. 1t has something to do
ing loving messages. st. Valentines
DAY Is so called In honor Of a. Christian
martyr OF the Roman period and it is
nelleved that the custom of eXchang-
ing missives of affection and love was
handed down from the Roman festival
OF the I.upercalia. celebrated in the
month OF February. when the names
OF young women We're put in a box,
n drawn out by men as chance di-
rected. 1t Is said that up to the pres
ent time, in remote districts of Europe
st. Valentines eve is celebrated in a
manner very similar to the fashion of
Roman heather times. maids and
bachelors throwing billets with their
names on into a receptacle and draw
ing therefrom by chance the name Of
someone of the opposite sex. who be-
comes. %thereupon for the year follow
ing. the valentine" or chosen COM
panion of the individual who did the
drawing.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-11
Eats Freely But
Has No Dyspepsia
Takes a Mild Laxative With Good
Pcpsin and Insurcs Comfort
and Pleasure.

Fortunate is tho n who can eat
anything" without suffering the tor
lures of dyspepsia. III as few arc SO
fortunate are should be taken in the
matter of diet. Eating slowly. masi-
caing the food thoroughly and taking
Il short walk after the heavy meal of
the day will do much towards assist
ing digestion. Any grown up person
ought to know the peculiar foods that
do not agree. and these should be
avoided.
When these comn1on-SenSe aids fail,
the next thing to do is to take Il mild
digestive tonic with laxative proper
ties. and there is none better than DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. 1t contains
the greatest of all aids to digestion.
good pcpsin. 1t has other ingredients
that act mildly on the bowels, which
together form Il combination for the
relief of dyspepsia or indigestion that
is unsurpassed.
Its action is to tone and strengthen
that they can again do their work
naturally without outside aid. and
when that happy all
medicine can he dispensed with. 1t
is the best remedy o%htainable for n
disorder of the stomach. liver and
bowels. for dyspepsia. constipation.
hiliousness. headaches. drowsiness aft
or eating. gas on the stomach. etc.
Thousands of users will testify to this,
among them Mrs. Oliver Young. MGR
rill, Wis. She says: After many
years of suffering from indigestion 1
have obtained what 7 believe to be
permanent relief ny using Or. Cald.
wells Syrup Pepsin. / feel 10 years
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-11
BASEBALL YEAR
WILL Be winner
Stanchfeld Declares the New
League Means Real Thing
For This City.
is ENTHUSIASTIC
OVER THE
Back from the Minneapolis
Meeting Where Organiza-
ton was Perfected SUNDAY

NJ. Stanchticld returned d from
Minneapolis where he attended tho
meeting Sunday at which tho gar
zation of the Northern Baseball league
was perfected. and he is enthusiastic
over the prospect that the new league
opens to the baseball fans of Grand
Forks.
ut will he the best baseball wear
the city has ever had. and I am con-
fident that the arrangement will prove
entirely satisfactory all around. In
the twin cities There is q great deal
OF favorable sentiment concerning the
new league. and VIC are confident that
the minor clubs baseball campaign
will be financially successful i'm those
Cities"
Every detail OF tho organization
Was agrced to. according TO Mr..
~Stanchfield. and all that remains nov
is the completion of tho american as
ISOLATION schedule. after which the
Northern league schedule will be per-
fectcd. 1t is necessary. of course. to
get tho \. a. schedule before the
Northern league schedule can he
drawn. 80 as there will lc no conflict
ing dates in the twin cities.
Messrs. Taylor of Winnipeg and
~SiChevcral of Superior arc the menu
hers of the schedule committee APP
pointed to draft six schedules, which
will he submitted at - general meet
ing Of the club representatives. which
will be held at as early a date as pos
isible.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-11
PEOPLE CELEBRATE
Grace Mrttadist Church .>rranscs
Special Program tor tincOln's
Birthday Anniversary.

"Wednesday is a.lsgal holiday in this
state. !s'img the anniversary vf Linz
'coln'5 MrthdaS. The public schools
will ir closed. The day means Il great
deal t @ the colored people, and at the
Grace Methodist church in this city IL
special program will he given us fol-
i!WS:
Song--Amcrira
.A~ddrcSs--P. II. Miller.
I;ctitatiun-Miss Henrietta Turner.
The Negro Soldier - Nathaniel
Jones'.
The Negro Woman--Mrs. Jessie Da-
Wis.
Duet - Miss Henrietta Turner.
Francis McIrray.
The Negro SchGols-Miss Bessie
Turner.
The Negro in IliSiory-Wilbur Tur-
pin.
Rcritati,n-Miss Henrietta Turner.
Song-My Eyes Have Seen the
tiln.y. etc.
Address - Comparison - VIM. IL.
Wilson.
The exercises will lie open to the
/ ublir.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-11
FINE RECEPTION
ACCORDED PASTOR
Zion Lutheran Congregation
Last Evenig Welcomed
Rev. Martin Highland.

A reception and entertainment in
honor Of the new pastor, Rev. Martin
Highland and Mrs. HIGHLAND was given
at the Zion Lutheran church last even
ing. The program consisted of singing
by the choir. solos by Miss Jennie
Anderson and Lawrence Anderson. and
several addresses.
The address of welcome on behalf
of the congregation was made by H.
A. falkland. Rev. j. NJ. Persenius,
pastor of the Swedish Lutheran
church. also made 4. short address of
welcome. Rev. H. Gunhus. pastor of
the Bethel congregation, welcomed
the new incumbent on behalf of the
other pastors Of the city. MIR. Heg-
land responded to all Of these vel
comes in fitting terms, after which a
luncheon was served in the church
parlors. following which Mr.. FIadland
presented the new pastor with a purse,
During the luncheon J.. W. Ogren
made a short welcoming address on
behalf of the people Of the city in
general.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-11
PROBABLE TONNAGE
Rcd River Valley Citizens Plan OIL
Securing Data That Will Con.
vince Potter.

By figures showing tho total pro-
duction of grain and the present dis
the product must be hauled to
railroad stations. promoters Of the
project for the Improvement of the
Red River of the North for navigation
hope To secure from Lieut.. Col. C.. T..
Potter of st. Paul Il favorable report
on the question Of making IL survey of
the river to determine whether or not
the Improvement could be carried on
to commercial advantage.
The committee of Rcd river valley
in charge of the proposition
held Il meeting in Grand Forks yes
tcrday and determined upon that
course SO the most feasible in show
ing the advantages to be gained
through Improvement Of the stream.
1t is pointed out that there are
many farmers who live very much
closer to the river than they do to
the nearest railroad. and i'm tho re-
port which will he made to Col. Potter.
tho difference in tho distance that the
grain would have to be hauled will
be emphasized.
The facts which the committee will
secure will also show approximately
the tonnage that could be cxpecctd
from one ourcc alone, in addition to
which there are many other
of river traffic. including wood. pro-
visions, etc. for n h!g section.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-11
NAILLESS
u. r. l.cahy Of Mnndan Asks Patent
for Valuable Invention.

Mandan. n. D.. Feb. 11.--.Applica.
ton for a patent horseshoe has been
made by j. T. Leahy of this city and
according to- those who have eXanlin-
ed the models 1t promises to become
of national demand especially for
Shoeing horses with sore hoUfs, corns
or contracted feet.
The shoe is a very ingenious. con-
%trivancc. ii requiring no nails to at
tach. The shoe itself Is of the COM
mon variety. but the method of at
tachmcnt forms the popularity for
which Mr.. Lcahy is seeking a patent.
There are four clamps fastened to the
side of the shoe. The two In front
are made of n spring metal and can
he bent down to the hOof. The two
clamps on the heel T. hinged and Il
plug in each fits into II small steel
plate which is screwed to the hoOf.
Loops in all four of the clamps
permit of Il steel band being passed
through. and this is drawn together
in the rear of the hn"f Wy Il small
leather strap. The shoe Is very pract-
teal. Mr.. l"ahy having tried II out
thoroughly on his horses before apply
ing for i; patent. Advircs from the
patent attorneys are very tnNnrablr,
and il is expected that no difficulty
will hr met in securing tho solcs
rights.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-11
MISS RANKIN HEARD BY MANY
She Wants North Dakota Workers for
Suffrage to Thoroughly Organize
-Rcturn> tO Bismarck.

Miss Jeanette Rankin of Missoula.
Mont. who addressed q large gather
ing in mass meeting at the city hall
evening. returned to Fargo today
and will again visit Bismarck for a few
days before continuing her trip to
Washington, d. {. Miss Rankin hopes
to see North Dakota suffrage workers
organized before leaving the
state and hell IL conference with the
local Votes for Women club following
the lecture last evening in regard to
the work.
\ large audience turned out to hear
Miss Rankin last evening. despite the
inclemency of the weather. and she
the North Dakota suffrage
bill and its advantages in q splendid
light. Miss Rankin first declared that
women needed the vote. the working
girl for her own protection and the
mother for tho protection Of her chill
drcn. and then urged them to fight for
il through educating the public to that
necessity.
short talks were given 10y Mrs. Alice
Nelson Page. Miss Mary McCunnhcr
and Mrs. G. \. Grrcnleaf.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-02-11
Building Activities i'm State
To Be Very General This Year

Building activity in North Dakota.
this year will be quite marked, the
early announcements of building pro-
.tects being such as to indicate that
the year will be the best In the states
history. Several OF the leading cities
OF the state, including Grand Forks,
Fargo, Minot. and two or three others
anticipate that they will have million
dollar building years, while in the
smaller towns and cities there also will
be much work done.
AT Mott plans arc being made for
the construction of an electric light
ing plant. and also for IA flour mill.
"A Drick plant also will be established.
Jamestown will have a 10000
Catholic school, the work started two
years ago, but suspended, being con-
cluded this year. The contract will
be let about March |.
Because of several fires this winter,
Darlington will experience a heavy
building year. j.. G. Green will build
a two story brick block; John Gus
lander will construct Il. building SO by
20 feet. two stories high, and tho
Buchanan block will he rebuilt, 100
by 140, and either two or three stories
high.
At Mandan the construction of
eieNen buildings on the federal expert
mental station will argument local inn
provcments and increase the total of
moneys expended quite materially.
One of the more important public
building projects is in Mountrail
county where a proposition of bond
ing for $4,000 for the construction of
a courthouse was carried, and the
commissioners arc now considering
the preliminary work. A new jail is
being built at Beach.
Bowman is 4 have a. new hotel.
three story, brick. full basement. with
rooms for fifty guests. r. A. Hersig
VIII build It. At Fillmore a 20-room
hotel Is being constructed by Thomas
Mike. Marmarth physicians have
united for the construction of a h,,sni.
tai.
At Paramount a new garage will, h.,
built by Harold Crafts. The Fordyille
garage at Fordvillc is being enlarged,
Business buildings will be numer-
Gus. The Bisbee State bank will ,r,c,
a new home. The First National banl,
OF Bowman contemplates the con-
struction Of a joint bank and theatcr
building: The IIatton Lumber com.
panS will build a new store. AT Mi
not the Piper-Fiowe Lumber companv
VIII erect a warehouse.