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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-22
Advertisement for Bids.

To All Whom It May Concern:
You are hereby notified that the
qualified voters of the Independent
School District Number One. De-
catur Township, Decatur County,
Iowa, Iowa, having duly voted and
authorized the Board of Directors of
said school district to build, erect
and equip a school house in said
district, plans and specifications
therefor having been prepared and
approved by said board, and now on
file with the secretary of said board
of directors; that the said board Of
directors of said Independent School
District Number One, Decatur Town
ship, Decatur County, Iowa, will re-
ceive sealed bids and proposals there
/ for UP to and including the End day
of November, 1914, at Z o'clock
D. M, at which time the contract for
the building of said school house and
euuipping the same will. be let to
the lowest responsible bidder or
bidders, upon the giving of certified
check and bond being duly executed
with sureties thereon to be approved
by said board for the faithful per-
Torrance of their contract for the
building or equipping or the building
and equipping of said school house
as provided in the plans and speci-
fications on file and required by law.
The board of directors reserving the
right to reject any or all bids and ad-
vertise for new ones.
By order of the Board OF directors
OF the Independent School District
! So M ~ SvHH ma
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-22

Governor Clarke caused the capt.
toll extension bill to pass by sdvocat-
ing it and signing it, and M. F.
Thompson, democratic member of the
legislature from Decatur county, vot-
ed against this bill. If you think Mr..
Thompson did right in voting against
it, you should vote to send him back
to the legislature to watch out for
your interests. Which man do you
think did right?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-22
State Taxes on Decatur County
Farm landS About Doubled.

made the statement that the ex-
administration responsible Tor
which the OF Decatur county
and the state this Every taxjayer who mas
that his taxes nave peen Doosteu
p been made by some OF the news
the result OF extrava
supervisors by their failure
for their counties This IS all pun
greatly increased me repuD
boosted the valuation OF farm ands as
and of town per again just few weeks ago
executive council ordered the county
the STOCK IN De-
this by the township assessors OF
As cent stations all KINDS
of stock being will add the taxes for the
coming
asking the taxpayers of Decatur county to
statement we submit herewith
list of township in the county showing
of the for 1917 ana
property denticaly the same TOR boh years
The taxes 1913 and those for 1913
selected we'll known taxpayer IN each
taken from the tax books IN the
We have confined comparison to
real estate, taking ngures
that the party might not have
one readily number of OF land
compared the two years. that
average OF ABOUT
will m don't let be deceived
yourself and that our statement
is correct. t,a
of You know all part of
the land You verify the gures by
treasurer II DeAeve
of vote continue the
the hands of Governor Clarke and
should be administered in
economical just would own bust
John Hamilton the democratic candidate
and the balance of the democratic state ticket
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-22

M. F. Thompson made record in
the last legislature which he is not
called upon to explain. He voted
right on every proposition. He voted
against the infamous capitol extern
sion grab he was on the job all the
time, looking after the interests of
the people who sent him to the leg
islature to represent them. Don't
you think he should be sent back
again?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-22

From all parts of Decatur county
comes the news that hearty sup
port is going to be given to every
candidate on the democratic county
ticket, for every man on the ticket is
worthy of your support.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-22

If you are in favor of having your
farm lands doubled in value for as
sessment purposes, vote to re-elect
Governor Clarke. If you think you are
paying enough st: te taxes vote for
John T. Hamilton, the democratic
candidate for governor, who is in ia
vor of an economical administration.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-22

Ed Beck has made an efficient and
accommodating clerk of the courts,
the business is carefully handled and
his records are correct and neat.
Don't you believe it would be wise
to elect him to second term?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-22

If you are opposed to the capitol
extension grab, and in favor of stop
ping as much as possible of this out
rageous expense on the taxpayers OF
the state, vote to return M. r.
Thompson to tho legislature. He is
true blue.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-22

The democrats of Decatur county
have named a county ticket to be
proud of. Not man on it who would
not make a splendid public official.
Just look over the list from top to
bottom and you will find men whom
you should support at the polls.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-22
DEMOCRATIC TICKET
CONGRESSIONAL.

CONGRESSIONAL.
For U. S. Senator
Maurice Connolly, Dubuque.
For Congressman Eighth District
H. E. Valentine, Centerville.
STATE.
For Governor
John T. Hamilton, Cedar Rapids
For Lieut.. Governor
o. P. Myers, Newton.
For Secretary of State
John D. Denison, Dubuque.
For Auditor of State
George Phillips, Ottumwa.
For Treasurer of State
John F. McAuley, Osceola.
For Attorney General
E. M. Carr, Manchester.
For Railroad Commissioners
w. B. Martin, Dubuque.
S. w. Mercer, Iowa City.
LEGISLATIVE.
For State Representative
M. F. Thompson, Long Creek.
COUNTY.
For Auditor
Walter Osborn, Burrell.
For Treasurer
John w. WATSON, Center.
For Clerk of District Court
E. E. Beck, Leon.
For Sheriff.
John Fulton, Leon.
For Recorder
We're Roberts, Center.
For County Attorney
Geo. w. Baker, Leon.
For Coroner
DR.. ]. B. Horner, Fayette.
For Member Board (1915 term)-
H. T. Rauch, Fayette.
For Member Board 1916 term)-
L. P. Hastings, Franklin.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-22

1t is reported that Governor Clarke
made the statement that the farm
land assessment in Iowa should be
doubled. Do you want to elect a
governor who is a member of the ex-
ecutive council which fixes land val
uation and has power to double your
farm land assessments who thinks as
Governor Clarke does7
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-10-22

"The poorest republican is bet
ter than the best democrat. -
Senator Cummins in a speech
at Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-23

the economic. social and Industrial re-
forms to which we are pledged until
this invisible government Of the party
bosses, working through the alliance
between crooked business and crooked
politics, Is rooted out Of our govern
mental system"
The ex-president. in sounding. the
battle cry for tho Progressives. urges
that they get back Of the ex-senator
from Broom county 50 that he may 60
into the fight this fall not only as the
Republican but also AZ the Bull Moose
candidate. Roosevelt eliminates him
self from all consideration as the Bull
Moose nominee.
In coming out for Human the Bull
Moose chief says he will take the stump
II the ex-senator il nominated in the
Progressive primaries ard will make a
whirlwind campaign for him..
Il know there is some Progressive OPP
position to Mr.. Human just now" said
the ex-president. but I shall support
him nevertheless
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-23
T.R. IS FOR HINMAN.


Oyster Bay, NY Jury zs.NThe can
dtdacy OF ex-senator Harvey D. Hin
man. Of Binghamton. for the guberna-
torial nomination at the Republican
Roosevelt. In a formal statement. Col
onel Roosevelt calls upon ''ail good citi-
Gems. no matter what their party at
filiations," to Join in support of q state
ticket. 1.-The success Of which would
mean the overthrow of both Barnes and
Murphy"
In his statement ne says: TN this
campaign. have a duty to the pro-
gressives OF the nation and q duty also
to the state OF New York. In national
politics. insofar as I am able, I shall
endeavor to strive for the success OF
the principles embodied in the progress
sive national platform. 4
Therefore, 1 shall oppose the policies
Of the present administration, which
regard as deeply injurious alike to the
honor and the interest Of the American
people.
But in this state the prime duty is
a good citizens movement, a union
movement, to save the state from the
bipartisan control Of Messrs. Barnes
and Murphy, precisely like the good
citizens movement last year when. by
union. the city OF New York was saved
from the domination Of Murphy. I
hope with all my heart that all indie
pendent citizens. whether Progressives.
Republicans or Democrats in their
national affiliations, will stand shoulder
to shoulder for clean non-partisan gov
eminent in the state at large this fall.
In New York state we see at its
worst the development of the system
Of bipartisan boss rule. The outcome
Of this system Is necessarily that in
visible government which the Progress
sive party was in large part founded
e oppose. 1t is impossible to obtain
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-23
FOR SAKE OF DOG.
Three Lake Steamers Turn Out of Way
for Terrier.

Duluth, Mimi. July 23.-The story Of
how three lake steamers turned out of
their course in order that the life Of q
dog might be saved was told when the
w. H Bixby of Detroit locked here.
Scott Worden. master of the Bixby.
took his pedigreed bull TERROR 'Tige''
on the trip up the lakes. Tige became
great favorite. particularly with
Maurice Mcmillan. owner Of the vessel.
and Mrs. Mcmillan. who made the voy-
age. When in Whitefish Bay the dog
fell overheard there was CONSERVATION.
The Bixby forged far ahead before
she could turn and put back. Then
Captain Worden signaled the, steamer
r. F. Cole, which had been, following
and q passenger steamer Of the North
ern Navigation company to 1ok out for
the dog. The Bixby lowered q boat and
Tige, swimming bravely but almost ex-
hausted was picked up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-23
Assistant Bank Commissioners
Suggests > Plan.
Banks Act rs Trustees Of In
herited Estates.
HELP Her MAKE INVESTMENTS
Protect Orphans and Widows
From Unwise Expenditure.
2. e. Laughlin 1ia Proposes
Amendment to the, Law.

To protect estates and save Kansas
widows ana orphans from bad invest
ments. is the plan OF p. e. Laughlin.
assistant state bank commissioner.
who proposes An; 'hmendiNetyt to. the
state banking laws permitting banks
to act as OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES or
trustees Of estates. Through t61k bank
protecting the property, the widow
would be able to make wise Invest
mentS OF her funds and would escape
the clutches Of the loan shark or
worthless stock agent. LauEhljn claims.
In Marysville Laughlin haa' been en-
gagged in the banking BUSINESS for q
number OF years. and he has studied
conditions under the present banking
, law. Now he is convinced that the
law relating to banks performing the
functions Of executors. administrators
or trustees works a hardship both on
the widow and the local bank. Mr..
LAughlin argues that the money is
unwisely invested. is lost and goes out
OF the community. With the banks
assistance, an heir to an estate would
be able to place the Inheritance wisely.
Widows Lose Money.
II know OF an estate Of 5000 in my
home county that was lost within two
years after the death Of the father,
said Laughlin. TT was through un-
wise investments of insurance money"
Il believe that fully Is per cent Of the
estates left to Widows and orphans in
Kansas are lost or unwisely invested
within q comparatively short time. AS
q rule those inexperienced In handing
funds and property are inclined to buy
investments promising big returns
rather than investing in something
that offers sure but only a moderL.s
return. .e-r
MANY people do not consult their
bankers about their investments and the
a n M 1{vHv r. =
bank as administrator Of the estate.
The bank. of course, would have to give
ample protection to the state and also
to the estate of which 1t had charge.
but the beneficiafies could rest assured
that the property would not be wasted.
but would be carefully invested and
would actually yield a revenue.
Laughlin has drafted an amendment to
the state law regarding the naming of
banks to look after estates. 1t Ia prob
able that the bill will be introduced next
winter by the committee on banks and
banking.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-23
Bis KANSAS EXHIBIT !.


Kansas will have great agricul-
tural exhibit at the international
PanamA-Pacinc exposition 1t San
Francisco. according to John Ferriter.
OF wichita, superintendent Of Kansas
exhibits. who was In attendance at q
conference of the Kansas commission
late Wednesday In the Kansas Farmer
building.
The wonderful 1914 wheat. corn and
other crops which will be on exhibit
at the worlds fair Will serve as an
eye-opener to the great building In
which the farm displays will be
housed. And the Kansas horticulture
display also promises to be well worth
seeing. The best displays Of farm
produce and fruits at the state fair,
Topeka, the fair at Hutchinson. and
the Dry Farming congress at Wichita,
will be procured for the exhibit at
Frisco.
Kansas win be allowed 5000 square
feet for her AGRICULTURAL exhibit, equal
~ divided between wall and floor space.
and 1000 feet for the horticultural dis
play. Albert + Reid - president Of the
Kansas commission which met Wednes-
0AV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-23
CRIMINAL OR INSANE.
One Out of Every $50 of Missouri's
Population.

Jefferson City, July Bone person
out OF every $50 in Missouri is either
insane or in the penitentiary. according
to figures compiled by Secretary OF
State Roach and made public here to-
day There are ten times as many
persons insane or in prison in this state
today per capita, as there were thirty
years ago. Mr.. Roach's Investigation
included every year from 1910 to 1910.
In 1910 there was one convict for every
5,405 persons in the state. and in 1910
there was one convict for every S45.
In 1860 there was one insane person for
every $50 and In 1910 one to every 694.
Commenting on the figures obtained.
Mr.. Roach today said: my investiga-
ton shows the criminal population. per
capita, in Missouri is more than doub-
ling with each generation. and at the
present rate of increase another hun
dred years and one seventh Of the
population of the state will be in
asylums.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-23
COUNCIL GROVE RACES


Council Grove. Kan, July 23.-The
second day Of the racing meet held at
the county fair here furnished several
thrills for the crowd, keeping them on
edge throughout the race. Raymond
furnished the real feature of the
racing when he spilled his driver in
the third heat of the z:25 pace. then
gathered and paced down the stretch,
finishing in sixth place without q dri-
yer.
Bill Hurst won the 2:25 pace, with
Walthe McLuckey second, Strassas 8.
third, Hattie D. fourth. Dixie p. fifth,
and Sly Mack sixth. Time, 3:15H.
In the 2:18 trot, Otto F.. finished
first, with Seminole Chic, Miss Omar,
and Aunt Molly following in the order
named. Time, 2:16A.
Roy d. won the stakes In the 2:14
pace, with co.. second, Trixie Bee
third, Kid Riley fourth, Alice D. fifth,
and Joemount sixth. Time, 2:12.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-23
THE CAPTAIN FLED.


New York, July 23.-In q sensa-
tional sworn statement before Steam
boat Inspector White. First Omcer
Guy e. Horsley. Of the Inflated Mon
roe, charged that Captain Edward e.
Johnson left his ship in the first life
boat that got away when the Monroe
was rammed and sunk by the Nam
tucket, January 80, on the Virginia
capes.
It was indicated in the testimony
that Captain johnson left. without
even committing the sinking vessel to
the care Of officers who remained on
board.
More than ferty passengers and
members Of the crew met death.
There was also testimony to show that
no attempt was made to clear away
the life RATS dashed to the deck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-23
ToDAY'S MARKET REPORTS.

Chicago, July 2S-WHEAT-Severe dam
age by black rust and by heat in the
Dakotas and Minnesota brought about a
fresh advance today in the wheat mar
ket here. Unfavorable crop advices from
Russia and Argentina counted also
against the bears. In addition country
acceptances on over night bids from Chi
cago were reported a. only fair. The
opening. which was Nc to 1c higher. was
followed by supplementary gains, but
with selling considerably enlarged ON the
bulge.
After = strength developed on reports
Of black rust in Manitoba, the close waa
nervous. x0kc to NC net higher.
CORN-Corn prices ran mp quickly on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-23
SON MEETS FATHER.


Brock. Neb.. July 23.-A father and
q son met here today for the first
time in forty-five years. Both men
were gray haired but one was just q
little more bent than the other. There
were suggestions of tears in tho eyes
Of both as they clasped hands.
Frank Hue, the son, 1850, and is a
railroad conductor Of Seneca, Kansas.
Lewis Hue, the father. is Is years old,
and a merchant Of this city. The
father and his wife separated when the
son was five years old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-23
BAILEY ON The BOARD


Atchison, Kan, July 23.-W. J..
Bailey, former governor OF Kansas.
has been elected a director of the
Kansas City federal reserve bank, or q
director in lass A Of group No. 2,
district No. 10. While it was planned
to open the FEDERAL reserve bank In
August, Cove or Bailey thinks it will
be October before the board will or
ganize.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-23
Cardinal Gibbons rs Eighty.

Baltimore, Ju-y 23.-Cardinal Glib
bons is so years old today. There was
no formal celebration of the anniver-
sary, the cardinal passing the day at
the country home of T.. Herbert Shri-
yer, near Westminster, Nd. as has
been his custom for several years.
Many. congratulations on his birthday
have reached him from friends and
well-wishers in this and other coun-
tries. 1t may be said that the cardi-
nal is in splendid health. and for his
years extremely active.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-23
PANAMA CANAL READY
Reported that Ships VIII be Sent
Through Shortly.

Washington, July 23.-Unoffcial word
has been received here that the Pan h
ma canal is ready for commercial use
and that the first steamer is likely to
be sent through within a few days un-
less Governor Goethals Is instructed to
the contrary by Secretary Of War Gar
riS0n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-23

wichita Live Stock Market.
WiclitA. xNa1 A-HO0S-RecetptS IA
Market. lower. Top. 800; bulk Of sales.
CATTLE Receipts zoo. Market weak
Native steers, $6O09S.25: cows and heif-
ers, $s.50QS.26 stockers and feeders, s6.000
bui. s ;sSces Co., calves ins a soees
81. Joseph Live stock Market
St. Joseph. July S.-HO0S-Receipts
CATTLE Receipts LOO. Market slow
Steers. $7.50@s. 50; cows and heifers. $4,000
sHEEPReceipts 500. Market steady.
Lambs, N.ooQ7.1.
chicago live Stock Market.
Chicago. July z3-HOGSLReceipts 1900.
ssoas1o: light. S m@s.so: mixed Nuke q ; sea;
Pig. N.S9s.ot. '''S''N'' '0'sn' 's''eS''''
CATTLE Receipts $500 Market dull
@S.35; stockers and feeders. $5.606-6:
cows and heifers. $s.ssQs.2S calves. f7.75@
SHEEP Receipts 10000 Market slow
and steady. Sheep. $5.1506.So; yearlings,
ss.5oQ6eo: lambs. $6.000s.06.
Kansas City live Stock Market.
Kansas City. July zs--HOGs- Receipts
SsOVV. MAR net StcAOy 10 &c 1OWSF. BULK
Of sales. $s.95@s.10; heavy, $e.0609.12:
packers and butchers. $S.000s10: light.
$S.90Ga05; pigs, $S.75@9.00
CATTLE-Receipts $500. Market steady
to weak. Prime fed steers. $s.600s So:
dressed beef steers. $8.60e6: western
steers, H5009.60: southern steers, $500
$50; cows. $4.2507.50: heifers, @e.500e. 80:
stockers and feeders. $6O006.60; bulls, g Is
06.50: calves, &6O0@1O.OQ
SHEEP-Receipts 1000. Market steady.
Lambs, N.$07.90; yearlings, 96OO66. IS;
ers and feeders, $s3@6.50.
Kansas City Lave Stock Sales.
1.-THE following sales were made this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-23

49, 1OU0R0e A3DA1 s-f1
Topeka, KIM, July n
CHICAGO N000-1o3k011c.
NEW YORK EGGS H013c.
CREAMERY BUTTER-Chicago. no
z7Nc; N. r. N5z@3s1&c: Elgin. z75lc: To-
Hupskn Butter. EgGD 90 Pou1exy.
nurniehed ~ the Topeka PaekiAg CO
Topeka, Kan. July ~
pOuLTRY--Hens. 12.xc; spring. over
M. llc: brodlers, 1bG. and under, 1oos
s,,rkey hens to young toms, lee: old tom
turkeys. 14c: ducks. 5e: gseoA "a
EE0S-16c. ~
BUTTER-17c. s,sf
puue1n Grain lGaK1c0G .-sa
n.urulehoo ~ J. h 010as0. ooFnN 0aO
0ns ava ana Curtis oG1
Topeka, Kan. July -
CoRN-60@70c.
OATe1s00oc.
(, WHEAT-e6070c.
TOPEKA Hay 1lA1lkeG
Uurnashed BY =. ~ Dock. 03-21 = ~
Topeka. Kan. July -
NEW PRAIRIE HAY-$10.0A
NEW ALFALFA-S10M
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-23

Topeka l1aKhe2.
FURNISHED by the Chas. Violin Packing
Co.. yards close at noon Saturday. We
cannot use pigs, thin sows or hoga
Weighing less than ITO lbs. Do not mar
ket hogs unless same are well finiahed
~ We canr~' use half tat stun. We give
below prices effective ct once until 1uE.
thof notice.1
Topeka, Kan. July n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-23
IAverpool Cr,in Ne.rle,

Liverpool. July 23-wHEAT-No Man
itoba, Is sid; No. 2, Is SID; October,
% 11Ad; December, Il I'D.
CORN--Amertcan mixed. g. I'D; Sep
TENDER, So SID.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-23

Large Copedo lines are obtainable
at all first-class groceries.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-23
Grain Gossap.

IBy special wire to T. j. Myers.1
Minneapolis wheat stocks have de-
creased 76.0o0 bushels thus far this week.
Elevator stocks Of wheat in Kansas
City have increased 223.675 bushels thus
far this week and corn stocks decreased
1857 bushels.
exports from the United States and
Canada yesterday were 1.197,O00 bushels
of wheat, 1900 barrels Of flour, 10000
bushels OF corn and g, 900 bushels Of oats
1t is repored that the yield Of wheat in
Roumania Il estimated at 62,O0OO0O. with
quality poor and much unfit to cut. Last
year the crop was So 100000 bushels.
A message from Regina, Saskatchewan,
says: Central Manitoba wheat fields
are badly spotted; stand thin and short
Dry weather injured stools Conditions
in Central Saskatchewan from Fleming to
Reg1na are fair to good. Considerable
late wheat II damaged"
A message from Christine, N. D., says:
From Paramount to Christine al fields
damaged 10 to 70 per cent. but there il
stfn going to- be affair crop. Weather 10
Very het.s W2A1At - Fipaning preunaturo-
~. Harvest viii StaEt In q few days. 2
A cable from Argentina says the recent
heavy rains were unfAvorable for wheat
Planting has stopped over q large area
and IN tho central districts land IL water
logged and not In condition to be planted.
This IL also delaying shipments Of corn,
which arc likely to b. small until the
middle Of August. Quality Of arrivals il
very unsatisfactory. Oats arc similarly
affected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-23

At the fountain order the mans
drink, limeade.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-23

New York Produce Market.
New York. July 23-BUTTER-Marke
firm. Creamery. 16@zsc: firsts, 25@e73xc:
process extras, zz1z6z1c.
CHEESE-Marllet steady. State whole
milk. fresh colored specials, 14x615c.