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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-02
STANDING OF THE CLUBS
National League.

WI. Pct w. L. Pct.
Boston 80 Sc .616'Br'k'yn 70 76 .486
N. York.8O 68 .541IPhiI'a ..72 76 .486
S Louis. 78 SO .531I Pitts'gh .65 SO .439
Chic'go Is 70 .5O7I Cin'ai SO SO 1895
American League.
W. L. Pct. W. L. Pct.
PhiI'a ..97 so .66CIS Louis. SO 80 .463
Boston SO SO .6O1iN York.68 81 .456
Wash'n II Y .517IChic'o 90 80 .453
Detroit Is 70 .517ICIeve'd 81 100 1888
Federal League.
W. L. Pct. WI Pct.
chic'go "a "a .56slBr'k'yn 70 Y SOB
Ind'p's 81 IS .555iK. City. 65 70 .451
Balt're .78 Sc .542IPitts'gh go 81 .426
Buffalo .76 81 .531IS. Louis 81 "a .421
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-02
BASEBALL SPORTS OF ALL SoRTs-BoxING

RESULTS YESTERDAY
Nat.-PhiladeIphia 9, Brooklyn 7;
New York 6, Boston 7; Pittsburgh 5,
Cincinnati 1.
Amer-St. Louis 7, Detroit 8 Is in,
darkness) Washington 1, Philadel-
phia 8; Boston ga, New York So.
Fed.-Chicago 2, st. Louis l; In
dianapOHs 8, Kansas City 8 90 in,
darkness) Buffalo 2, Pittsburgh 8;
Brooklyn 0, Baltimore 8.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
The Adventures of Kathlyn Tonight

The fourth of the series of reels of
"The Adventures of Kathlyn" will be
shown at the Idle Hour theatre this
evening, and on account of the great
length of the reels the first show will
commence at o'clock, and run con-
tinuously until all have seen the full
program. This sensational serial OF
wild animal pictures have proven ex-
ceedingly popular in Leon and at the
previous performances the theatre
has been packed to capacity. They
are intensely interesting and the pic
lures tonight will tell the story OF
how one good escape appears to in
spire the resourceful and hectored
heroine, kathlyn, to make another,
so after eluding the savage sentinels
in the Temple of the Lion, she flees
to the jungle. There she encounters
lions, leopards and tigers, and finally
falls into the hands of Arab traders
and is sold into slavery. In this trans
fer as human chattel the unwilling
Queen finds herself the property of
the hateful villain, Umballah. Her
defiance Of him is heroic.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
Weather Crop Bulletin.
For the week ending May II, 10.
Das MOines low

For the week ending May II, 1914.
Des Moines, Iowa.
Unseasonably cool weather pre-
vailed during most of the past week.
Frost occurred in nearly all parts OF
the state and freezing temperatures
are reported from the western coun-
ties, but no damage was done except
to tender garden truck. Excessive
rains, accompanied in some localities
by hail and high winds, occurred in
the central and nOrth-central counties
on Sunday night and Monday morn
ing. In the areas of heaviest rainfall
field work was delayed for one or two
days, and considerable damage was
done by rain, hail and wind. But
for the state as e whole the condi-
tions were favorable for field work,
and at the close Of the week fully
four-fffths Of the corn area had been
planted. In the southern districts
much Of the early planted corn Il nj
shows = good stand, and q bsins
Ictlltivated. The Soil - ~ q
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
good condition, but rain is needed in
the southwestern and northwestern
counties. The prospects for small
grain and fruit is still promising.
GEO. NJ. CHAPEL,
Section Director
Farm Investigation.

The annual June investigation tour
inaugurated for the first time last
year by the Department of Agricul-
tural Extension, Iowa State College,
will be continued this year. Experts
along the lines of animal husbandry
farm crops and soils, agricultural
engineering, poultry raising, orchard
ing, farm home plans, potatoes and
truck crops, will study farm condi-
tons at close range. Lectures will
be given at each of the eight stops
during the day on the special fea-
lures shown on that particular farm
1t is hoped that every farm and bust
ness man who has an automobile will
carry as many friends as possible and
join the party which will start from
Lamont, early Friday morning, May
10Th.
At several of the tours last year
the college men were accompanied
by 175 to 200 farmers who studied
the conditions of the crops, soil and
stock and building conditions. II
affords one of the best opportunities
to study the exact conditions in your
neighborhood.
Some one point noted at one OF
the stops will repay anyone for the
time spent. Remember the date, May
90. The tour begins early in the
morning at Lamont, continuing all
day. Further details will be pub
lished later on or may be secured
from w. A. Hopkins, Secretary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
THE CHURCHES.
PRESBYTERIAN Church Notes.

Sunday school. Dad a. m
Young Peoples Society. 200 p. m
Preaching services. 49,. $500 p. m
Prayer meeting Thursday 1880 p. m
Choir rehearsal, Thursday S:15 p. nj
The worship for the 1900 hour
Sunday is to be the Memorial union
service at the Methodist church. AL
are requested to attend in honor OF
the memory of our deceased.
We are glad to note the organiza
ton of young mems and young lad
les Sunday school class and trus
that it will enlist the attendance Of
many more Let as many as can re-
spond to the call to prayer this even
ing.
1t is to be hoped that large mum
Der will be present Sunday evening
for the organization of Young
Peoples Society.
The announcement of our choir tc
give sacred concert at Grown
Thursday evening, the 28th, should
be received with enthusiastic en-
couragement; and any one who car
furnish an automobile or other means
of conveyance will be greatly appre
ciated.
A hearty invitation is extended tc
the stranger and non-church gOer tC
worship with us.
B. Frank Jacobs, Minister.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
A Splendid School Record.

Margaret, the little daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellie Clark, of near De-
catur City, who was five years old
last August, has established a splen-
did school record for one of her age.
She started to school last fall in Dis
trict No. 8, Decatur township, and
has gone the entire eight months
term without being absent or tardy.
Her teacher was Miss Hettie Euritt
and the little tot made remarkable
progress in her first year of school,
learning to spell and read and won
secand prize for perfect marks dur
ing the year. We doubt if there is
another child of this age who has
such splendid record in school.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
Christian Church Notes.

Over $50 in the Bible school Sun
day. The hustling superintendent
VIM. Mckay, provided a fine musica!
program Sunday morning. Special
numbers each Sunday.
The Endeavors enjoyed great
time Thursday evening when the
Blues entertained the Colds at the
hospitable home of Mrs. Anna Curry
About IS were out. Lester Lorey
took the prize for taking the most
names of the crowd, gathering 81.
The Aid Society met Tuesday al
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Clam
pitt, north of town.
Many of our younger people who
were away last year teaching and
in other work, are coming back
Glad to see them.
Union services next Sunday morn
ing in Memorial services at the NJ
E. church. Regular services in the
evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
Methodist Church Notes.

A solo by Hazel Moore was the
surprise for Sunday school las1
Sunday. Another surprise is prom
Used for the session next Sunday
Visitors welcome. The hour is quarter
to ten.
Mrs. J. w. Rowe1I entertained the
Guild at their regular meeting last
Tuesday afternoon in the church
basement.
Instead of the usual II services
next Sunday the Memorial services
will be conducted in our church. Bro
Reeder will deliver the sermon.
Choir rehearsal tonight at hall
past seven. Members be sure to come
and do not fail to be on hand mex
Sunday morning, please.
Epworth League meeting at 700
Mrs. Hoffman is leader. Evening
preaching by the pastor at 500
Warm weather is coming on, but we
ought not to let it interfere seriously
with our attendance at the church
services.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
Farm Crops and Soil Department of
the Investigation Tour,

On May 29th, the Farm Crops and
Soil Department will study s farms
in Decatur county with special refer
ence to the effect of careful seed Sc
lection and proper preparation of
seed beds and it's influence upon the
various crops.
Corn will be studied from the
standpoint of the results of tested
Shallow planting compared with deep
planting. Preparation of seed bed,
cultivation and damage done by root
Oats, wheat and barley will be
pruning the corn.
studied with reference to the results
of different varieties, tanning and
grading the seed. Drilling compared
with broadcast seeding and prepara-
ton of seed bed.
The study of the red and alsike
clover fields will be full of interest
from the standpoint of acreage COM
pared with that of other crops and
their usefulness as feed for live
stock, as soil builders and also their
place in crop rotation.
The alfalfa field will be of special
interest as it is one of our most use
full crops, hence the methods, time
and rate of seeding will be discussed
quite thoroughly, also kinds of soil
best adopted for growing alfalfa and
kind of seed to use, it's value as a
feed compared with the red and al.
sike clover. Also it's use as a pas
ture.
The testing of the soils for acidity
and the results obtained by the use
of lime will also be full of interest
as most of the farms in Iowa can be
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
Putnam-Clampitt.

Married, at the residence of the
undersigned, at 4 o'clock a. M, Sun
day, May 18th, 1914, Mr.. Clellie O.
Putnam to Miss Mollie L. Clampitt,
both of Pleasanton, Iowa. These
people ''stole a march on their many
friends" in and about their home, by
quietly driving to Davis City Sunday
morning, and at the residence OF the
undersigned they were Joined in
holy wedlock in the presence OF three
or four intimate friends, then the
happy party >hied away to the O.
depot, to take a south bound train
for Kansas City and other points on
q wedding tour, but alas, although
they had been very quiet in regard to
the wedding, it was like the old
saying, that murder will out and
while they were at the cafe getting
lunch before No. 112 came in,
some of the mischievious boys and
girls of the town had in some way
heard OF the quiet wedding and the
intention to get away without it's be-
ing known, so when they got to the
depot, and were about ready to board
the train, they were treated to a
plenteous shower of rice, and they
of course took it all good naturally,
which they should do, and went on
their way rejoicing, and the best OF
wishes of their many friends follow
ing them, as they are a splendid
young couple, and have the good
wishes of all who know them. They
expect to be back and at home to
their friend in the fine home the
groom recently purchased from j..
Wesley Chew in Pleasanton, and as
Mr.. Putnam has a good business in
Pleasanton in the barbering line,
they expect to make their future
home there. That every hope and ex-
pectation may be fully realized, is the
wish of their many friends.
Geo. P. Campbell.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
BAD EGGS.-W WARNING
Office of State FOOD and Dairy Commission

4999a22, defines
SALE f consists of the whole
opposed purid animal or ege
commissioner holds that this includes BAD
the merchant =. ,. ..;u 40
In the the enforcement OF law TINS d
and obber give the WIDEST
publicity assist the enforcement OF the stat
ute by with the BY doing 1t VIII not
and the financial interest
of all who's O handle will be advanced
FEW SUGGESTIONS AS TO CARE OF EGGS.
Provide plenty should be gathered daily
in twice in hot or rainy weather
eggs in cool odo If kept in the cellar 40
Market often as possible
taking them to town. Every
candle all questionable eggs
this department shows that the
farmers and merchants OF iowa over
by improper care and handng IS IL ot
~ ' ~ " W. Il. BARNEY, Commissioner.
merchants of Leon will discontinue
with the local produce houses
SWIM buy all the eggs which come to Leon
subject provided by law and they will pay the hgh
Swift Co. pay the same
If other houses pay more they
afford to hire man to
all must be canded Inc WI"
the local produce houses
N HANSELL,
o. H. STONER,
BRADFIELD
j.. A CASTER,
LEW GILLIAN,
j. STATZELI,
A. E. SWIM
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
Memorial Sunday.

The services for Memorial Sunday
will be held in the Methodist
church next Sunday morning at ii
O'clock. This is to be union service
of all the churches, and the music is
to be by a union choir. Members OF
the Leon Post of the G. A. r. will
attend in a body. Rev. G. w. Reeder
will deliver the sermon. The follow
ing program will be carried out:
l.. Hymn. :. Congregation
2. Prayer. Rev. J. w. Johnson
3. Special Music.
4. Scripture Lesson Rev. J. F.
Jacobs.
5. Announcements.
6. Hymn. :. j.. :. Congregation
Z. Sermon. Rev. c.. w. Reeder
s. Hymn, America, Congregation
8. Benediction.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
= . Ia
'eatly benefited by the application

greatly benefited by the application
of lime.
Many other features relative to
the soils and farm crops will be dis
cussed at length on the farms under
investigation and we invite the farm
ers to ask number of questions on
this tour relative to these two depart
ments.
The pastures will be studied with
reference to their acreage, the kind
of grass used, conditions and amount
of live stock that can be kept per
acre.-Farm Crop Investigation
Tour.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
Decatur NJ. Il. Cuhrch Notes.

Every one was we'll pleased with
results at Maple Grove and Elk Chap
els last Sunday. Several new fam
lilies were in the services. 1t is to
be hoped that all will come regularly.
Four were received by transfer at
Maple Grove.
Next Sunday morning at II will be
held the Memorial services. Let us
all show our appreciation of what
the old soldiers have done by attend
ing this service in their honor. Regu-
lar services in the evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
Providence Baptist Church Notes,

Preaching will be at 10 a. m. next
Sunday because of the baptizing at
Davis City at IL m. Let all who are
to be baptized from Leon, Bethel
and Providence churches come on
time. We will open the services OF
the above named churches at the
water next Sunday at II o'clock.
Any one who wishes to unite with
any one of these churches come pre-
pared to be baptized. Dinner in the
park. Services at 2:3O p. m. Every
body bring your basket and spend
the day with us.
Rev. Eli LoOney.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
Money Orders Payable Anywhere.

A new order by postoffice officials
permits the cashing of money orders
at any postoffice in the continental
United States, except Alaska, instead
of at the office on which they were
drawn after July /, 1914. The rules
of the postofticc department in the
past have been that any money or
ders mailed to persons in Leon, must
be cashed here, but under the new
ruling money orders can be cashed at
any postoffice in the country, except
Alaska, where the old rule applies.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
For County Treasurer.

will be a candidate for the demo.
cratic nomination for county treasur-
er at the primary election in June
subject to the decision of the demo.
cratic voters of Decatur county.
John w. WATSON.
of Center Township
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
For Recorder.

will be candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for county record
err at the primary election in June,
subject to the decision of the demo-
cratic voters of Decatur county.
e. We're Roberts. \
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
For Clerk of the Courts.

I will be candidate for re-nomin.
alton for the office of clerk of the
district court, subject to the decision
of the democratic voters at the June
primaries.
E. E. Beck.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
For Representative.

will be a candidate for re-nomin-
alton for second term as represen-
tative from Decatur county in the
general assembly, subject to the de-
cision of the democratic voters at
the June primary.
M. F. THOMPSON,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
For County Treasurer.

I will be candidate for the re-
publican nomination for treasurer OF
Decatur county subject to the will
of the republican voters at the June
primary. ....
Elba Shoemaker,
Grand River, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
For County Auditor.

I hereby announce by name as a
candidate for the Office of Auditor of
Decatur county, subject to the decis-
ion of the democratic voters at the
primary election in June.
Walter Osborn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
For County Attorney.

l hereby announce that | will he a
candidate for the Office of county at
torney, subject to the decision Of the
republican voters of Decatur county
at the June primary.
Francis Varga.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
For Sheriff.

I vii! De a candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for sheriff at the
primary election in June, subject to
the decision of the democratic vot-
ers of Decatur county.
John Fulton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
For County Auditor.

1 hereby announce my name as q
candidate for the Office of Auditor OF
Decatur county, subject to the will
of the republican voters at the pri-
mary election in June.
A. w, Stearns.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

hereby announce by candidacy
for the republican nomination for
the Office of county attorney of De-
catur county, Iowa, subject to the
will of the voters at the republican
primary, and, If nominated, will be
thankful to the voters of the cOun-
ty. regardless of politics, for their
support.
John S. Parrish.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
For County Attorney.

I hereby announce my candidacy
for nomination on the republican
ticket in the June primary for the
office of county attorney.
VIM. J. Springer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
For Sheriff.

I hereby announce that will be
a candidate for second term as
sheriff of Decatur county subject to
the will of the voters of the repub-
lican party at the primary election
to be held in June.
F. L. Lorey.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

II you have any OF our ice cream
packers at your home please tele-
phone as and we will cali and get
them.
Walkers Ice Cream Factory.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Candidates announcements will be
run in this column until the June
primary election at the uniform
charge of IS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Every democrat in the county
should go to the primary and vote:
It's not only your privilege, but it is
your duty to do so.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

G. e. Butler, the new Jeweler, has
Just received a new and up-to-date
line of Jewellery. In with Van Werd-
en- e. Kopp.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

Don't Worry-He had his stuff in
sured with Townsend. :.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

To the Republican Voters of Deca.
tur County.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-21

A big load of cinders delivered any
place in town for IS cents. Phone
Leon Electric Co.
Evening journal., 1914-08-25
MICHIGAN IS TESTING
JAMES PRIMARY Law
Rv The united Press.

By The United Press.
DETROIT, Mich. Aug 2j-Ihe James
primary election law, which eliminates
enrolment i'm political parties, receiv-
ed its first extensive try-out in Michi-
gan today when a whole erist of pros
pective officeholders sought nomination.
European war news overshadowed the
primaries and there was little interest
An extremely light vote was forecasted.
rhe list of nominations To be made by
all parties was extensive. Thirteen con-
.ressmen were 10 be nominated by each
party; complete legislative tickets
chosen and nominations made for the
offices Of governor and lieutenant gov
crnor.
Interest in the primary centered in the
dght in the Republican ranks for the
govermorship nomination. The names
of five candidates: Mayor George j..
Ellis of Grand Rapids; Chase 5. Osborn
Sault ste. Marie; Alexander }. Groes-
beck of Detroit; Frederick c. Martindale
of Lansing, and w. $. Linton of Sagi-
nav. appeared on the ballot, but it was
conceded that the real fight was between
Osborn. former governor; Martindale,
secretary of state. and Groesbeck, chair
man of the state central committee.
Governor Woodbridge \. Ferris was
unopposed for denomination on the Dem
ocratic ticket and Henry r. Pattengill
OF Lansing, former superintendent oil
public instruction, had the Progressive
field TO himself.
Evening journal., 1914-08-25
BABY IN THE PARK
BY ANNIE Z. MICHENER.

A mamma, an aunt and baby at play
Went to a park one summer day;
They entered car in the busy town
And swift to "Enpot" were hurried
down;
OF course, as soon as they entered
the ground
"Ellpot' meant the merry -go-round.
Out for the day on pleasure bent,
Round and round they merrily went.
"See monkey more" the baby said,
So again they watched him stratch
his head.
From the small menagerie they turn
ed away
To watch the butterfly at play.
They crossed the little bridge to find
In the quieter wood a place to dine.
She stopped and bent her pretty head
To kiss the flowers in their bed,
BY her "own elf she skipped away
Happy as a summer song that day.
A "moo-cow" came to the stream to
drink,
That made the baby fink and fink: "
She had seen a picture COW in her
book
But never a live COW in a cosy nook.
Three pity orses" were eating
grass.
That too pleased the baby lass.
She helped spread napkins on the
table bare,
Then from her "basset" took a pear.
A yellow Jacket. swift of wing.
Stole some juice. the naughty thing!
But nobody cared a bit that day
For even the Jacket" was out for
play.
At last a rooster came around
Seeking for crumbs upon the ground.
"Cock-adoodle-do,
COck-a-doodle-do
I am preaching to you"
Then he strutted away holding high
his head:
"He talks loud" the baby said
Everything tasted ever so "dood"
AT the little tea-party in the wood
In the air-ship they swung ever so
high;
"I ike at" the baby said with sigh
Having heard the band of music play
DO home now" so away, away.
Evening journal., 1914-08-25
Editorial Opinion
rmr aMEDIA DIVISION"

THE "MEDIA DlNiSlON
AND WEST CHESTER.
From the West Chester Star
West Chester is justified in feeling
sighted that it was ignored when
the Pennsylvania Railroad selected
the name of Media Division" to re-
place that of Central Division for
its p. b. and W. Railroad branch
that extends from this point to Phil
edelphia. Secretary w o. Lamson1
OF the West Chester Board Of Trade,
was first informed of the change by
The Star and Immediately assured us
that he would file a protest with the
railroad company.
Media Is a small town. situated half
way between here and Philadelphia.
II surely cannot furnish the business
TO the Pennsylvania Railroad that
this borough does Many trolley lines
Iced from Media TO ether points
touched by the Pennsylvania Rail-
road and are largely patronized
thereby reducing the passenger traf-
fc on It's lines In view of the fact
that West Chester rs four or five
times larger. a naturally gives the
railroad company more business
Media Is likewise ono of the
smaller towns of Delaware county.
despite The fact that It has long been
the county seat On tho other hand,
West Chester is the principal munici-
pality in a county much larger than
the adjoining one II is likewise the
business center Of our county Furth-
crmore. our town is the terminus Of
tho railroad division and the ma
iority of the trains Gut of the
metropolis of Pennsylvania come
through to West Chester, stopping at
Media as they do at many other way
stations