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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20
IOWA LEGISLATORS ARE
JUST 4 LITTLE TIGHT
Tine @ Loosen Up and % Some
Real Advertising.

SaD Francisco, Cali am very
agreeably surprised at the Iowa Build
ing, said VIM. F. Ray. banker OF ALL
son, Iowa. To-Day. who with Mrs. Ray Is
taking in the exposition.
Il knew that some Of the wide
awake business men OF the state hed
passed the hat around and Clipped in
some $S2, 600 to build this building. but
the Iowa Building shows up very we'll
in comparison with some of those that
cost twice as much
1T is really hard to understand just
what is the matter with the Iowa Leg
islature: With business conditions not
good on either the east coast or the
west coast, and with Iowa enjoying;
one Of the very best years of its his.
tory, there 10 still that ever-present de-
sire, on the part Of the Iowa legisla,.
ture not to spend money for real de.
velopment measures. Some day we.
are. sping to outgrow that and when
we do we are going to begin to make.
wonderful strides toward q greater
Iowa.
1T have been dowB in southern Cali.
tcrnia for month and have been talk
ing with people who have visited the
exposition. Wren I asked them the
principal features to be seen they in.
variabsy mentioned some of the big
exhibit palaces and then told me. to
BE sure to see the Canada building.
Canada has spent half q million dol
lars in an exhibit that conclusively
answers the question, Why have
1owans left Iowa?' What Iowa should
have done was to have made good
appropriation two years ago and en-
abled the commission to put up build
ing and equip It with exhibits of
Iowa's resources and development so
that every visitor to the exposition
would have come away saying. Be
sure to see the Iowa Building and it's
wonderful exhibits"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20
Eyes, BY HECK, II IS
REAL sure EN0UGR CORN
But You Must Not Feed the ExPssf.
ton Pigeons With II.

San Francisco, Calves, tt Is real
corn" said q healthy looking farmer
who walked up to the Iowa booth in
the Agricultural Palace today, picked
up an ear of that bright yellow corn
and proceeded to shell half of It and
put the kernels in his pocket.
This Smelling process is getting to
be serious problem with the Iowa
Commission and the Iowa exhibit.
While that great, tremendous pile Of
corn, which seems to have about 1000
bushels in it, only has maybe 400
bushels made over great framework
Of wood, this constant Smelling by the
visitors is eating into the supply so
that those in charge Of the exhibit
are afraid the corn will not last out
the season.
More than ten bushels Of this corn
has been shelled by the admiring
throng. In one Of the magnificent
courts known as the "Court of the
Universe" the exposition authorities
have made practice every day at two
o'clock to feed the pigeons. There
are thousands Of pigeons that come to
this meeting place every afternoon for
their lunch. It is one of the sights Of
the exposition to see these pigeons
fed. The other day two men came
into the Iowa booth, picked up an arm.
full Of corn and were starting out
when Fred Hethershaw, who 10 n
charge Of the booth, caught them.
where are you going With that
corn?" asked Mr.. HethershAw.
why said one Of the men. "ws
are eolne o take dis ont and feed tAl
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20
W. G. HASKELL.

pigeons with it. You don't mind. do
your"
Mr.. Hethershaw did mind most
strenuously, and relieved the gentle
men Of the corn.
1t is just such things as these that
are worrying the life out of those who
are trying to make an exhibit for
Iowa. The result is that yesterday
signs were put up all over the corn ex-
hibit Hands Off,"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20
Early Hand Guns.

When Edward Nv. returned to Eng
land, in 1471, ten years after he sue
ceeded to the throne. he obtained some
forces from his brother-in-law, the Duke
Of Burgundy, including 300 Flemings
armed with hand guns, thus being the
first to introduce these weapons into
England. Afterward they became com
mon. At first they were fired by the
application Of a lighted match to the
touchhole by the hand. The match was
wick lighted and pressed against the
powder in the pan. The invention Of
lock to fire the powder in place Of the
hand was suggested by the trigger OF
the crossbow. The matchbox fired the
arquebus, or harquebus, used by the
soldiers Of the fifteenth and sixteenth
centuries, in projecting ball which
weighed nearly two ounces II ondon
Telegraph.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

II you want . mans grievance,
tell him yours and his will be forth
coming.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

A collection of books that arc not
good to read are Of no value to us.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

& People who do not use the bath
tub very much are quite apt to want
to stand closest when they talk to
you.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

There are good many folks who
claim to be entertainers who do not
entertain you
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Dandelions are good for one thing,
they set folks to work who otherwise
are inclined to loaf on the Job.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

A boy never misses q chance to
take a drink of water.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

It is surprising how many bushes
deals are started that never get any
where.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Some men never look az funny as
vixen they try to smoke a cigar %
II they we're used to 1t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

Nothing gets as cold set out of
doors a. rubbers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

1t IL never % easy q It seems ia
make money. # 's
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-05-20

The place where you get plenty Of
encores, is at an amateur entertain
ment.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
Thinus to Be Thankful For,

The sentiment Of gratitude is one
that there is small risk of finding too
much in evidence. It is not possible
to grow from childhood to manhood
or womanhood without implicit de-
pendence upon others, without in
curing obligations and running deep
ly into debt-first Of all to the God
safeguarded our helpless infancy, then
to the friends who assisted us on our
way. It is impossible for us to make
adequate repayment or return for all
these benefits. What has been done
for us in our creation and our sus-
tenance, in all the generous provision
OF love and Of sympathy that sur
rounds us, is beyond reckoning or
valuation-it is without money and
without price. But we may at least
from time to time express our graft
tude to the Giver of all good gifts. We
may occasionally voice our thankful
ness that we are alive and that our
plain duty lies before us, and that
there is useful work to Occupy our
hearts and souls and senses. Above
all, there is the great gift of love-the
love that transf1gures life and makes
it worth while to keep on trying to
puzzle out the riddle of existence-the
love that fills the universe and, &C
cording to Dante, moves the SUI and
the other stars. '-Philadelphia Ledg'
er.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
A MANS THANKFULNESS.

r AM thankful because I am strong,
4 Because of the chances about me,
Because in the thick Of the throng
l have brothers who never will doubt
me;
l am thankful to have as my right
The freedom true manhood inherits;
I am thankful for courage to fight
For an honest reward of my merits.
I am thankful that no ono may weep
Because I am cunning or greedy,
Because if I sow I may reap
Without bringing grief to the needy;
I am thankful because I have claimed
No vice-tainted tribute from others,
That still unafraid. unashamed,
l may gaze in the eyes of my brothers.
am thankful for those who depend
On me for their freedom from sorrow;
am thankful at every days end
For the hope of a splendid tomorrow:
am glad that, though many must grieve,
There are hearts which are stirred by
compassion;
am glad that I still may believe
That kindness is not out of fashion.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
A WOMAN'S THANKFULNESS.

! AM thankful because there was one
1 Who thought me the dearest and fair
est
Who comes when his duties are done
To tell me my charms are still rarest;
am thankful because it was he
Whom the fates when they made their
selection
Sent eagerly, gladly to me
To offer his lasting affection.
am thankful because he is true,
Because he is worthy and cheerful:
Because the dark moments are few
When he leaves me regretting and tear
full;
I am thankful that he has the will
To be thoughtful and gracious and ten
der;
I am thankful because I am still
On the right side Of forty and slender.
I am thankful because I am free
From ills that keep others complaining;
I am constantly thankful that we
Can live very we'll without straining!
I am glad that I never have had
A child to disturb or distress me;
I am thankful because he is glad
To labor to feed and to dress me.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
Warrior of TODAY,

The methods of warfare have
changed enormously in the past year.
The sword, for example, has almost
disappeared from war.
A story comes from the Argonne
about French chasseur who took a
German officer prisoner. The chas-
seur, a boy, said to the officer: Give
up your sword!"
But xhe officer shook his head and
answesed: II have no sword to give
up. But won't my vitriol spray. my
oil protector, or my gas cylinder do
az well ?"-Exchange
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
THE NEWEST REMEDY FOR
BACKACHE, RHEUMATISM AND DROPSY

eaten, and even from some vegetables.
The poor kidneys get tired and back
ache begins. This is good time to
take "Anuric," the new discovery OF
DR.. Pierce for Kidney trouble and Back
ache. Neglected kidney trouble il
responsible for many deaths, and In
surance Company examining doctors
always test the water Of an applicant
before a policy will be issued. Have
you ever set aside a bottle OF water
for twenty-four hours? A heavy sedi-
ment or settling sometimes indicates
kidney trouble. IL you wish to know
your condition send sample of your
water to DIR. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel,
Buffalo, N. Y, and describe symptoms.
It will be examined without any ex-
penss "a you, and DR.. Pierce or his
medical staff will inform you truthfulR.
Anuric Is now for sale by dealers, in
soc p9k,Gs:
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
Men and Women

Women as well as men are made miser-
able by kidney and bladder trouble. DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney
remedy, is highly recommended by thou
sands.
Swamp-Root stands the highest for the
reason that so many people say 1t has
proved to be just the remedy needed in
thousands Of even the most distressing
cases.
At druggists in 60c. and 500 sizes. You
may receive a sample size bottle OF
Swamp-Root by Parcel Post, also q
DR.. Kilmer & Co.. Binghamton, N. T.,
and enclose ten cents, also mention this
paper.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
IS AMERICAS DAY
When Prayers of Thanksgiving
Arise From Hearts of Crate
full Nation.
EMORY J. HAYNES.

I'D you ever see the sun rise out
ID of the ocean? For nearly four
hours the dawn of Thanksgiving
day has been feeling it's way westward
across the sea before it breaks on
America. Half a league onward,
the gray light creeps over the I'M
inhabitable waste of waters. The
new faint light cohorts of outriders
are scouting ahead Of the monarch sun.
They are seeking the coast Of Maine,
feeling for the Cape of Hatteras. For
this is to be great day in America.
If the sun were god, marching
over the Atlantic spaces, one would
put the words in his mouth: "You
ships on which I flash, I am not con-
tent with you alone, nor with you
lighthouses, which I now touch with
my spears of sunbars I seek a con-
tinent of grateful human dwelling, |
gid church spires, burnish the white
walls Of great cities, CLEAN in farm
house windows, the homes of men. 1t
is not a day of toll but of thankful,
joyous rest. I will march over the
vast areas of mighty states, cross riv-
ers and lakes, climb the Saharas and
beyond, before I slip again into the
Pacific ocean. For this is day set
apart to me. Men are waiting, out
Of harness, for the sunbeams. l &C.
knowledge their tokens. I make the
American flag beautiful everywhere in
my blue sky, thousands of flags dip
ping to give thanks. do hear the ring
ing of bells, the shouts of play, the
laughter of kinsmen greeting kinsmen,
and the voice of a nations prayer"
But the sun is no god. A day is
merely stretch of hours. There is
Maker of the sun who trains it to be
but the servant of his children. There
is an All-Seeing Eye which views us at
our grateful offices. Let us try to
think Of it that way. Then the day
has a meaning.
Thinking of it all in that way, what
a sublime day it is. A whole youth
full nation with uplift hands and merry
hearts. This nation has been, at
times, in tears. Today it bursts into
laughter and the sounds of thankful
ness-the fragrance of a feast fills
the air. 1t is a very festival of char
ity, when none is proud or selfish,
when the poor are not forgotten.
Have you ever watched the clouds
awaking by mists rising by the
advancing sun? What spectacle it
would be if, from star, one could
witness this uprising of sun-touched
vapor from valley to plain across a
continent. So does the nations praise
arise with incense Of thanksgiving.
Remember that, by this figure, we are
seeking to make our answering ado
ration visible to our minds.
And there is no beauty in a sunset
except if there be clouds to take on
the gliding. So may the evening be,
of this glad day, for "The Lord God is
our sun and shield" When the day
is done may heavens blessings, yet
to be sent us, be more than the eve.
ming stars for multitude. Stars on
stars, the light from many a star is so
distant that it has never yet reached
U.s. But it is on the way.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26

Kidney, Bladder and'Uric Acid trou-
bles bring misery to many. When
the kidneys are weak or diseased,
these natural filters do not cleanse
the blood sufficiently, and the poisons
are carried to all parts Of the body.
There follow depression, aches and
pains, heaviness, drowsiness. irrita-
bility, headaches, chilliness and rheu-
matism. In some people there are sharp
pains in the hack and loins, distressing
bladder disorders and sometimes obsti-
nate dropsy. The uric acid sometimes
forms into gravel or kidney stones.
When the uric acid affects the muscles
and Joints Il causes lumbago, rheuma-
tism. govt or sciatica. This is the time
to send Dr.. Pierce, Invalids' Hotel.
Buffalo, N. T., 100 TOR large trial pack
age Of "Anuric"
During digestion uric acid II ab-
soEaaa into the systsW from meat
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
A BOYS THANKFULNESS.

Nm thankful that I've got a daddy
II To work for me with all his might;
He always calls me Little Lady,"
And says AT I'm his hearts delight:
He often sets me on his shoulder
And helps to fill the house with noise;
He's bigger than am and older,
But mother calls us her two boys.
I'm thankful that he never worries
Because my hands amt nice and white
I'm thankful that he always hurries
Back home to us when it gets night;
I'm always thankful when it's Sunday.
Cause when it's Sunday, why, you see
He doesn't haft to work till Monday
Or do a thing but play with me.
I'm thankful that he never scolds me
Except when I've been actin bad:
And every night almost he holds me
Tight in his arms and says he's glad:
Our blessin's. mother says, are many.
And, gee, but wouldn't it be fine
II every body that hasn't any
Could have daddy just like mine?
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
Travels of the Turkey.

The first turkey eaten in France
was served at the wedding banquet Of
CHARLES IL. The Mexican birds were
taken to Europe and then brought
again to America as domestic birds.
The journals OF many OF the explorers.
among them Capt. John Smith, record
the attractive qualities OF the wild tur-
key. They were plentiful from Can
ada south to the seacoast One Eng
lish traveller wrote of the great store
of the wild kind of turkeys. which re-
main about the mouse as tame as ours
In England
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
Season Teaches a Lesson

This festive season brings joyous re-
unions and pleasant greetings; the
table is loaded with flush autumn
cheer, it is time to Danish anxiety
and sadness, to revel in all good things
of life. But this thoughtless, indiffer-
ent stage does not always continue.
Later on there comes consciousness
that gratitude is due someone for the
countless blessings bestowed. This
dawning consciousness often awakes
feeling of thankfulness. not considered
before-Christian Work and Evangel-
iSt.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
kiNd of eli Turkeys.

The Thanksgiving turkey is turkey
with cranberry sauce and mince or
pumpkin pie. He is allied with crisp
celery. and is redoIent of Araby by
reason of the spices in his stuffing.
He is the king OF all turkeys, all tur-
keys il one. the nope of ardent youth
and the prop OF declining age. the
luscious burden of the grooming BOARD.
the bird of that paradise for which all
good livers long.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
The Golden Corn.

Heap high the farmers wintry hoard!
Heap high the golden corn!
No richer gift has autumn poured
From out her lavish horn!
Let other lands. exulting. CLEAN
The apple from the pine.
The orange from the glossy green
The cluster from the vine;
But let the good old corn adorn
The hills our fathers trod;
Still let us for his golden corn
Send up our thanks to God.
Whittier
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
CLEAN SWEET SCALP
May Be Kept So by Cuticura Soap
and Ointment. Trial Free.

To have good hair clear the scalp
of dandruff and itching with shampoos
of Cuticura Soap and touches of Cuti-
cura Ointment to dandruff spots and
itching. Nothing better than these
pure, fragrant, supercreamy emol-
lients for skin and scalp troubles.
Sample each free by mail with Skin
Book Address Cuticura, Dept Ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere-Adv.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26

II took your Com
pound and have a fine,
strong b a by. - Mrs.
JOHN MITCHELL, Mas
sena, N. Y.
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is a
medicine for
expectant mothers. -
Mrs. A. M. MYERS, Cor
donville, Mo.
81 highly recommend
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
Compound before
birth, it has done so
for me. Mrs. E.
NJ. DoERR, R. r. l. Con-
shohocken, Pa.
81 took Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Com
pound to build up m y
system and h ave tn Q
dearest baby girl in the
W orld." Mrs. NOSE
BLAKELEY, Coalport, Pa.
81 prais e the Com
pound whenever I have
a chance. It did 80 much
for me before my little
girl was born. !" Mrs.
E. w. SANDERS, Rowles-
burg, w. Va
"I to ok your Com
pound before baby was
oorn and feel I owe my
life to it. Mrs. WINNIE
rILLIs, Winter Haven,
Florida.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
Reformed.

Are you at all familiar with nau.
tical terms?" -
II used to know a few of them, but
/ haven't used them since l joined
the church."
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
No. crav Hairs but Tired Eyes

make us look older than we are. Keep your
Eyes young and you will look young. After
the Movies always Murine Your Eyes
Don't tell your age
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
Bio Hits.

II heard a new patriotic song at a
burlesque show last night. 1t was a
knockout"
And | heard a patriotic argument
outside the show. There was
knockout in that, too"
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
An Improved Quinine, Does not Cause
Nervousness nor Ringing in Head

The happy combination Of laxatives in LAX
ALIVE BROMO QUININE makes the Quinine
in this form have q far better effect than tho
ordinary Quinine, and it can be taken by any
one without affecting the head. Remember to
call for the full name, Laxative BromO Quinine.
Look for signature of E. w. Grove. 25c.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
His Prero. alive.

this much"
Say it,
After a fellow has been vice presi-
dent for four years he ought to come
away from Washington playing pref
ty good game of golf.
Courier-Journal..
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
Luck.

do you believe in luck?"
"Of course / do. Aren't the other
fellows getting it all the timer"
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
HAVE YOU
A CHILD F.?

Many women long for children, but because Of
come durable physical arrangement are deprived
Of this greatest of all happiness.
The women whose names follow were restored
TO normal health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound. Write and ask them about it.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26

A man does meaner things than he
says and a woman says meaner things
than she does.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26

Russia devotes 1,s3s,737 acres to
0Gar beet culture.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
Many School Children Are sickiy.

Many School Children Are sickiy.
Children who are delicate, feverish and cross
will get immediate relief from Mother Gray's
Sweet Powders for Children. They cleanse the
stomach, act on the liver, and are recommended
for complaining children. A pleaeant remedy
for worms. Used by Mothers for 28years. At
all Druggists, &c Sample FREE. Address
A. g. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y. Adv.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26

To keep clean and healthy take Dr..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regulate
liver, bowels and stomach--Adv.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26

A busy man seldom has time to real
ize how happy he Is.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26

Be sure of your facts before al
tempting to pose as liar.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
Proof 70 the Contrary.

All kinds of cats hate water"
How about a sea puss ?-Balti
more American.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
FRESH
FROZEN
OF Course.

OF Course.
Il think those fur collars that come
up to the chin are hideOus.
wouldn't wear one to save my neck"
And yet that's what they are usu-
ally worn for
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
In,portant 20 Mothers
A Hot Onf

DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowels.-Adv.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26

Not Just What He Meant.
The Girls Mother And 30 you
think my daughter can live on your
salary?
The Steady Company-Why not3
Other women have.-Puck.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
When all others fail to please
Try Denison's Coffee.

The gloomy man distresses himself
most
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26

The people not only follow leaders,
for the privilege of doing so.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-11-26
Wronq Method.

Charlie doesn't seem to be doipE
very well at school," remarked his
mother His reports show that he
has failed in nearly all his studies.
I'm afraid the teacher doesn't under
stand him."
I'm quite sure she doesn't" replied
the boys father. Il haven't noticed
any bruises on Charlie"