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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-16

trous to the manufacturing industries
of the country it's effects would have
been reflected in the Massachusetts
election, but vote of approval was
given the tariff there.
Another sidelight on the tariff
which upsets the contention of the
republicans that woe would follow it's
enactment is given by a report of
the treasury department on customs
receipts for the first nine months Of
the present fiscal year. When the
tariff bill was enacted shortage Of
44y, 900, 900 in revenues from GUS
toms collections was allowed for,
which brought the total as estimated
revenues to 500, 100000. The loss
of revenues for the nine months, six
months of which the new tariff law
was in operation was 25,000,0O0.
This is an evidence that careful es-
innate was made and that the franz
ers of the bill knew what they were
about In addition. the income tax
collections will more than offset
| the loss. This disposes of one of the
arguments against tariff reduction
that eXhorbitant taxes on necessities
must be continued to furnish revenue
for the government. The same re-
suit was accomplished by scaling
down on the privileged manufacture
ers and scaling up on the tax pay
ments Of men with big incomes.
When the political spellbinders get
back home and find that the prices
of Iowa farm products have not been
reduced, as they predicted, they will
not find as much in the tariff issue
as they have thought there would be.
General regret is expressed by
Congressman Vollmer's colleagues
over his determination not to run
again for congress in the second dis
trict Mr. Vollmer was applauded
in the house when he rose in his
seat the other day to reply to state
ment printed in one of the standpat
Washington papers that he had been
forced from the race by his vote on
the tolls exemption issue. He said
he was retiring for purely personal
reasons, and told the house that his
district and the state was with him
in his position supporting President
Wilson on the repeal of tolls exemp-
ton. Mr.. VOllmer also denounced
the statement in the same article
that Congressman COnnolly's vote
with the president would defeat him
for the senate. He advised the
house that it might as we'll get used
to calling Mr.. Connolly Senator be-
cause he would be back after Novem-
Der in the upper house. The nag
ging articles in the Washington pa
perS about the Iowa democratic
members have been inspired by oftic-
ialS of the republican camDaign COM
mittee, who have been doing their
part to try to make the tolls issue
take on greater Importance than it
has been accorded.
j. X. Dougherty
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-16
MEREDITH a CANDIDATE FOR
UNITED STATES SENATOR.
To the Democrats of Iowa:

TO the Democrats of Iowa:
Many friends have urged me to be-
come a candidate for the United
States Senate. l have had no desire
to enter politics and it has been hard
for me to make up my mind to do so.
l can say sincerely that except for
the most persistent urging by many
democrats ! would not have done so.
| have made sure before arriving
at decision to enter the primaries,
that the desire that should become
candidate is not confined to any
one portion of Iowa, but is general
throughout the state. | have also
made sure that this wish is confined
to no one faction or branch of our
party. If did not feel sure my
candidacy was desired by the demo-
Gratis of Iowa, regardless of factions,
l would not become candidate.
In view of all the circumstances,
and notwithstanding my reluctance
to enter politics, have decided to al
low the use of my name. II nominal
ed, as | hope to be, and if elected,
as ! would confidently expect to be
if nominated. pledge you shall do
by best to serve Iowa and the ma
ton, and, SO far as it is in my power,
help to bring about the legislation
SO earnestly urged by our president,
believing that he is actuated by the
highest motives in all things, looking
constantly to the best interest of the
people as a whole.
feel that Iowa should give Presi-
dent Wilson's administration, which
is universally popular, regardless Of
party, vote of confidence by elect
ing democratic state ticket. We
should give President Wilson the CO.
operation of democratic delegation
in congress to work with the admin
istration for the great laws yet neces-
sary to be placed upon the statute
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-16

books. We should not return Sena.
tor Cummins who has continuously
criticized President Wilson for doing
many of the things Senator Cum
Minis advocated in his campaign for
election and against which he has
since voted The state is placed in
the inconsistent attitude of casting
it's electoral vote for Mr.. Wilson, and
having in the senate Mr.. Cummins,
who persistently opposes legislation
proposed by President Wilson. If
can, at any sacrifice, help in remedy
ing this situation, it will be a great
pleasure to do so, believing that l
shall be serving the people OF our
state and nation.
l therefore announce my candidacy
for United States Senator.
Mr.. Maurice Connolly, of DUBUQUE,
is also a candidate for senator. !
know him personally and he is an
estimable gentleman He can fill
the Office as capably as any man in
Iowa.
1t has been urged upon me, how
ever, that the man whom the demo-
Gratis of Iowa deem most likely to
defeat Senator Cummins, should be
named as their candidate for SEN
ator, and that an opportunity to vote
for more than one candidate, should
be given them. If the democrats de-
eide l should make the race, shall
feel highly honored. If Mr.. Connol-
ly is named, no man in Iowa will be
more anxious to see him elected than
shall be.
Let's each one this year do our
whole duty, and there can be no
question as to the result this fall
our tickets will be overwhelmingly
elected.
Bespeaking the support of the
democrats of Iowa, and assuring you
of my best efforts to merit your con-
fidence, ! am,
Yours very truly, ...
e. T. Meredith.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-16

sociated with what has been done.
| 30 walk up coura geOusly to defeat is
one thing, to abandon the cause in
the thick of the fight is quite anoth-
er. 1t is not matter of personal
choice with the governor; it is a
matter of standing by his guns and
completing his course with honor.
| Nor would the party which has en-
trusted him with the Office and to
| which he appeals for vindication
! gain anything. For better or for
worse the republicans Of the state
are committed to the acts Of the adj
minie.ration, and they can no more
%et from under than the democratic
ans. dates for congress in November
can get from Under the general rec
ord of the national administration.
The democratic candidates are
smiling, Of course, because they have
supported President Wilson's legis-
lative program in its entirety and
they have found this course approx
ed by their constituencies
So the republicans are limbering
up their old stock tariff arguments
and offering an occasional prayer for
that panic that SO perversely refuses
to engulf the country, as they prom
ised it would. Whenever everything
else fails there is still that old stuff
about Coxey's and Kelley's armies to
crate about. 1t won't make any
difference that Kelley has been
thrown in jail by democratic ad-
ministration, where he should have
been long ago. and that Coxey has
been back in Washington within the
week, stopping at the New Willard
hotel, where princes and potentates
live while in Washington, and where
rooms cost a small fortune, and that
he rode in taxis about the city. There
must be some issue to raise the dust
sc the voters won't think of their
increased taxes, and so they won't
see that the Wilson administration
is plain, old fashioned democratic
administration working hammer and
tongs sixteen hours day to settle
some of the old problems that will
give the plain people of the country
something of square deal.
In the absence of anything else to
cheer them up some of the political
forecasters attempted to show that
the defeat of O'Byrne, the demo-
cIatic candl0ate 1or congress in the
seventh New Jersey district, was
blow leveled at the administration.
O'Byrne lost this district by 5000,
but President Wilson when he ran
for governor of New Jersey lost it by
1000 and Gov. Fielder. the demo-
cratic governor elected last Noyem-
Der By $4,000, lost the district by
5000. The only observation Chair
man Doremus of the democratic con-
gressional committee would make
was that q strong republican dis
trict went republican" as it was linz
tendedatO do when gerrymanded. Tbs,
twelfth Massachusetts district the
same day elected . democrat to coz
.gress. Massachusetts being one Of
the greateot Manufacturing states. Ifl
tho tart4 ~ NJ ptoyol = dr..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-16
WASHINGTON LETTER.
Especial CORRESPONDENCE

Washington, April 13--;fEe Iowa
contingent in Washington, who have
been keeping a close watch on the
political situation at home, have
been reading the demands of some of
the Iowa republican papers that Gov.
Clarke withdraw from the ticket be-
fore the June primaries with mixed
emotions. Some of the republican
members, when they have not been
talking for publication, have been
limiting for some time that it was a
mistake for Gov. Clark to go back
into the race, when such a course
would compel the republicans to put
up defensive campaign, and not
only that but campaign in which it
will be mighty hard to make salts
factory defense for the tax increase
the Iowa farmer is paying this year,
with nothing particularly that he can
see to show for the additional taxes
he is paying out. The democrats, of
course, are not SO particular that
Clark should withdraw. They are
perfectly satisfied that he should re-
main and go through the bitter pri-
mary contest now getting under way.
Evidence that the republican leaders
realize the seriousness of the crisis
facing the candidates on the state
ticket is indicated by an editorial
urging Gov. Clark to stand by his
guns which appeared in the Des
Moines Register and Leader few
days ago: VA Il
IF Gov. Clark was assured OF de-
feat at the primary by overwhelming
voteV that paper said. " he could not
retire. with credit to himself or to
the State. It would be IN act Of
political poltroonry. His name II -.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-16

The announcement of Congressman
Maurice Connolly, of Dubuque, of his
intention to make the race for the
democratic nomination for United
States senator assures the party a
strong and vigorous candidate and a
man capable of making an extraordi-
nary fight for the honor-Burling-
ton Gazette.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-16

Rags Wanted-The Reporter Of
fee wants to buy quantity of clean
cotton rags Must not be less than
IL inches square, and larger prefer
red. Will pay 2 cents per pound.
We cannot use heavy wooden rags.
Bring in your rags and get the
money.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-16

The truth of the presidents re-
mark that Justice is the hardest
thing in the world to obtain is
borne out by all history. Many peo-
pie do not know justice when they
see it, and a great many more are
afraid of it when they hear it dis
cussed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-16

The Abba Union, noting that the
Iowa prOgressives are organizing in
all the counties Of the state, says:
1t behooves the republicans to make
an EFFORT to show where they stand
both ct the primaries and ct the
pollo 81 the fall = q
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-16

If the senate plays too long with
the canal tolls bill, it will hear from
the country says the Davenport
Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-04-16

You soon tire of another's enthus-
iasm.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12
THAD S|EBERT SENDS
NEWSPAPER CLIPPING

From the West Union Fayette Co.
Iowa Argo Gazette, sent here by
Am Extra boy, we print the following
The hospitable home of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. j. Grove was thrown opem
to the North Country Club, their
families and guests Saturday even
ing the occasion being in the honor
of Washington birthday.
The cordial reception by the host
and hostess, together with the
beauty of the decorations whica,
we're in harmony with the OCCASION.
filled the atmosphere with good
cheer and sociability. The spacious
home was brilliantly lighted, the
archways festooned with bands Of
the national colors and flags artis-
tically arranged throughout. In the
early morning an oyster supper was
served, being up to the standard
for which the club is noted
The table decorations were cut
flowers and tiny flags, the place
cards being miniature hatchets. All
ter supper various guessing contests
were INDUCED in which were great
ly enjoyed by ALL This was followed
by short but highly appreciated
program as follows:
Vocal Solo, Miss Carmichael; Read
ling, Miss Helen Holmes; Piano Du-
eft The Misses Blunt and Carmich-
cal; Song, Bruce Howard; Vocal So
10, Nhad Siebert; Reading by Miss
Marian George; Quartet, Misses
Blunt and. Carmichael and Messrs
Grow and Siebert. The guests da-
parted at a late hour realizing that
the festivities OF the delightful even
ing would not soon be forgotten.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12
CARD OF THANKS


We are indeed obligated to all
who so kindly administered to our
wants during trying ordeals which
we were recently called upon to
pass through. For the MANY kind
nesses shown our beloved daughter
while sick, and many expressions
of sympathy since her death, for
the beautiful floral decorations at
her funeral and for the use OF the
House of Worship. we are intense
ly grateful.
Mr. andMrs. Thomas Coglan and
children
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12
THEY WERE MARRIED
IN ATLANTIC IOWA

AT the home of Mr. and Mrs. Per-
cy Denne in Atlantic, occurred the
marriage of Mr.. Gise Struthers of
Hamlin, Iowa to Miss Gala A. Gill
lett of Atlantic. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Elias Handy of
Atlantic at 1:15 P. M. Wednesday
March 4th.
The groom is son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Struthers who re-
sides north of this city, and is a
young man of good habits, honest
and industrious and has gained the
friendship and respect OF a large
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Mrs. M. R. Terhune entertained
a number of friends at her home,
last Saturday evening. During the
evening the guests participated in
games of various kinds. The host
ess served delicious refreshments,
which were enjoyed by all which
partook of same. AT late hourt he
crowd returned to their homes, vot-
ing Mrs Terhune a delightful en-
tertaimer.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

In 10000 fruit trees to offer /
have many bargains apple and
peach trees Sets l0cts sets. poo
and up, cherry plums and pear trees
12ots. 15cts. .20cts and up as we'll
as larger sizes and highest quality
stock at moderate prices half and
less than tree agent price. Phone,
write orders to w M Bomberger
Harlan la. adv. NJ 10.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Fritz Butcher arrived here last
Wednesday from Denmark and i'm
mediately went to work at the farm
home of his uncle, Chris Petersen.
Several other young men arrived
also the LATTER part of the week
but we were unable to find out
their names.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Mrs. Worth Hartzell visited a few
days at her home in the country
this week. Her sister, Ivah JAYNE
stayed at her home to take care Of
the two sons who are attending
school.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Mr. John Miller had Il birthday
party Monday evening at his home
in this city. A number of friends
gathered there to make the evning
a pleasant affair. After refreshment
were served, all present participant
ed in numerous games.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

number of people.
The bride is a resident of Allan
tic and has lived with the Denne
family for many years.
The couple came up to Extra
Thursday, and will reside on a farm
located near this city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

The Dip man was in town Tues
day and the Extra drug co. gave
him such a large order that one
would think that all the cattle and
hogs in the country will get dipped
this year.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Martin Mardesen went to Omaha
last Saturday where he will take
treatment at a hospital there. He
Just returned from there Feb. 9th
where he had been since Xmas.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Prof Hoyman was business
visitor in Des Moines the latter part
of last week. He returned home
Saturday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Mrs. Hannah Lame left Monday
moon for Griswold to visit a week
with her son, James Lane and wife.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Frank Mardesen and family of
Elkhorn were calling on relatives
at the A. M. Laursen home in this
city Monday. They returned home
in the evening.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12
Rethfneier'S

Mesdames P. M. Christensen, Ar
ley Johnon and E. A. Rethmeier
went to Omaha yesterday to spend
few days visiting and sight see
i'm. ;.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Mrs. Will Dyer was entertained
at the home of Mr.and Mrs. Charley
Bartlett, Saturday and Sunday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Mrs. Frank Hunt has been very
sick the past week with an attack
of lagrippe but is improving nicely.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Mrs. Nels Hansen entertained a
goodly number of her lady friends
at her home in the Heights, Tues
day afternoon. The guests spent the
afternoon in an enjoyable manner
Dainty refreshments we're served by
the hostess.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

= Mrs. Lutte Wells and children de
parted yesterday for Orient, Iowa
where they will reside on farm
Mr. Wells left here a week ago to
have everything in readiness for his
wife and family. We wish these
good people prosperity in their new
home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Mr.. Henry McNeely who has
been spending many weeks with re
latives and friends in Candy and Elk
ira, returned recently to his home
in Sterling, Colorado.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Mr.. Quinn Williams has been a
guest OF his aunt. Mrs. Williams
and family the past few DAYS He
arrived here last Saturday and re-
turned to his home in Corning, Mon
day.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Mrs. George Scott returned to her
home in Guthrie Center last Satur-
day after visiting with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Folly Herrick..
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

The Whist Club was entertained
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim
Carlson in the Heights last even
ing. A splendid time is reported by
all present.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Mr.. James Petersen of Elkh orn
purchased farm west of this city
and moved to same last week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Mr.. j. P. Oberhotz has moved to
near Anita and will reside on the
Bovee farm in that locality.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Relatives received word from Mr..
and Mrs. George Milliman who
are spending the winter in Californi
that they are expecting to return
leaving Los Angeles about March
eighteenth.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Hraold Miller came up from ATTAIN
tdc and spent Sunday with his par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Hams Miller of
West Extra.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

PICTURE PALACE.
Will open Friday March 18th. Even
ing shows at 1880. Mat. Saturday
at 2:3O. Everybody Welcome.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Mr.. John Shay who has resided
here sometime, has moved to a farm
near Oakfield and Mr. Fred Carey
moved Monday to the house vacated
by them.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Mr. D. NJ. Rieff was visitor in
Carroll several days Last week with
his father and other relatives.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs. William Lille who
reside near this city, are entertain
ing friends from Missouri who ar
rived here Tuesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12
Mr.. George Gore has purchased a
beautiful new piano, and has had it
moved to his home.

A dance was held in the X. P.
Hall Friday night. A good time was
reported by all present.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Mrs. Herbert Petersen left for he1
home in Nevada Iowa after am ex-
tended visit with her Sister, Mrs.
Lawrence. Peersen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Ernie Clure was business visitor
here from Thursday until Friday
and was delightfully."- entertained
by his friends, M. r. Terhune and
wife during his stay here.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Miss Mary Williams, clerk in the
Ed Cotton store suffered a painful
accident one day last week when tn
Wrapping paper rack which she was
using dropped on her foot painfully
injuring it. She is unable to be
at her post of duty in the store.
lit is hoped that the accident will
not prove very serious.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Mr.. Chris Bertram is olerking a
few days this week in the H. P
Petersen store in the grocery de
partment.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Lester Peterman and Mr.. Mckee
drove up from Atlantic Sunday in
teh formers auto and visited a
few hours with relatives and
friends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

w. j. Kearns is visitor in our
city this week.
The Thursday Club will be enter
tanned this afternoon at the home
Mrs. Will Varney.
Hon. o. H. Jacobsen and son and
daughter of Kimballton were pleas.
ant callers at our office yesterday.
Willis Young is reported to be
very ill at the home of his parents
Ed Young and wife north of town
Mrs. Nate Turner is reported to
be getting along nicely and her
friends have hopes of her recovery
II PICTURE PALACE
Will open Friday 13. Evening shows
at 1880. Mat. Saturdays at :osO.
Everybody Welcome.
Write or phone your nearest nur-
sery your orders of nursery stock
for spring planting to Harlan La.
adv NJ 10
Miss Della Hicks who is attend
ing college in Cedar Falls arrived
home yesterday to visit few days
with relatives.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

If year after year you have had
ill luck with tree agent nursery
stock this year send orders for trees
and plants direct to w. M. Bomberg
er nursery Harlan La. his trees do
better succeed adv. NJ 10.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

The little daughter of Richard o
en- who had been dangerously sick
So long appeared better and was
moved to her grandparents in Aud
ubon. She has taken relapse, and
is very low again.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Cash paid for poultry and eggs
at the Alimato Cream Station.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

James Rendleman of Des Moines
was visiting with relatives in this
city from Saturday until Sunday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Send Csc. for copy OF The Farm
ers Rapid Figurer and Calculator;
the handiest book you ever saw;
money back If wanted-E c.. Fost.
er, Assumption H. adv. NJ u.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Cash paid for poultry and eggs at
the Alimato Cream Station.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

John Reed of Milford Iowa was
down last week looking over his
Landed interests here. John thinks
he and his family will return next
year.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

Miss Valborg Hassenfeldt after
visiting a week with her mother
and brother, returned to her home
DIN Dies Moines, Tuesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-03-12

PICTURE PALACE
Will open Friday 18th. Evening sho
at 7:so. Mat. Saturdays at 2:3o.
Everybody Welcome.