davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-25
4 Successful Implement Opening.

Notwithstanding the exceedingly
bad roads which prevented many
people from coming to Leon, the big
spring implement openlIg of E. ".
Hamilton last Saturday vas a decid-
ed success. and he is we'll pleased
with the crowd and his sales for the
Cay. Clyde Imhoff, Of near Leon,
was awarded the prize of $40 for
purchasing the largest bill of goods
during the day. The Hamilton store
was crowded all day long and nearly
everybody there were buyers. Mr..
Hamilton will hold another special
sale as soon as the roads get so that
farmers from distance can drive to
Leon, which will be before they are
really ready for the new implements
they will need this spring as the sea-
son is decidedly backward one. Mr..
Hamilton had some splendid adver-
Using and many people phoned him
they intended to come to the opening
hnt the roads would not permit, and
they would be in later to buy imple
1ncnts from him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-25

Lawrence McGimpsey, who has
been here the past week visiting rela-
tives went to Kalamazoo, Mich,
where he will reside on farm he
recently purchased
Henry Schmitt was transacting
business in Grand River Monday.
Mrs. Jennie Gill was in Osceola
a couple of days the past week to
have dental work done.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Stodgill of Lee
roy came Saturday for visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Ber-
gen.
w. L. Powers, of Shenandoah, was
here visiting his parents Saturday.
The friends of Garry Saylor are
glad to hear of his greatly improved
condition.
Twenty-three was the number pres
ent in the young mems class last Sun
day at the Christian church. The
class of young men here are contest
ing with the class at Norwalk. We
all wish them success in their effort.
The Quadrangular High School
contest will be held here April End,
at the Christian church. The four
towns competing are Weldon, Humes-
ton, Ellston and Van Vert. This is
a new organization and deserves the
interest of all.
The first wiring for electric lights
was done Monday. We are glad to
see this work commenced.
Edwin Blair, student in Osceola
at the High School, spent Sunday
with home folks.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-25
Van Vert.

Mr.. Moore, of Beaconsfield, trans
acted business here with w. F. Brin-
er Wednesday,
Mrs. kilyon, of DeKalb, was here
visiting the latter part of the week
Earnest Irving was in Osceola
Tuesday and Thursday having den
tai work done
John Adams of Davis City, was
here Friday and Saturday visiting
his brother Rex
Miss Milly Pickett and Mrs. Myrtle
Owens attended the contest in Leon
Friday night Mrs. Owens son
Ralph was a contestant from this
place.
Mrs. C. A. Bedding and Miss 1nez
Skidmore were Leon visitors Friday
Earl Craft and James Pierce were
business visitors in Creston Friday.
Misses Violet Briner and Fern
Snider were shopping in Leon Friday
Harry Fisher was in Osceola Sat
urday having dental work done.
Miss Hazel Marvin visited Satur-
day and Sunday with Miss Atha Brin-
er.
w. Gentle, master carpenter of the
railroad, of Creston, was here last
week making plans to move the turn
table and round house. 1t is thought
the rOundhouse will be taken to Pa
cific Junction and the turntable to
Sidney.
Mrs. Lizzie Ramsey visited in o.
ceola Friday and Saturday with her
parents
Misses Atha Briner and Marie
XK1hh x,,nra oh 10, I o0n ENrii "
Robert Edge went to Des MOines
Saturday, where he expects to receive
employment this summer.
DIR. WALES, of Mystic, who has
been here visiting his son, W.. M. and
family went to Creston on business
Saturday and returned home from
there by way of Abba.
Mr. and Mrs. F. r. Porter went to
Leon Saturday to visit at the home OF
her brother.
Miss Baalis Halstead visited in
Leon Friday and Saturday.
.ohn Grimm of South Dakota is
here visiting relatives.
Walter Briner was in Winterset
Thursday.
j. r. Pickett was business visi-
tor in Osceola Saturday
w. M. Wales and son Will went
to Mystic Saturday for a short visit
with relatives.
Miss Hazel Marvin returned to her
home in Leon Monday.
Miss Vera Smith spent Sunday
with Velma Spencer.
E. Mote returned home Saturday
from a visit with his sister in Shen-
andoah. 8 M
Miss Blanche Burchett visited
Monday at the .Briner home.
Charley Finkbone and family are
moving onto q farm south Of Delray.
Roy Palmer Of Lawrence, Kansas,
visited one day last week with Rex
Adams and wife.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-25
w. F. Briner was transacting bust

s. +, z
w. F. Briner was transacting bust
ness in Leon Saturday.
Mrs. DR.. Phelps called on Mrs.
Myrtle Owens Sunday.
Mrs. Belle Turner, of Davis City,
was here Thursday looking after
business matters. She will teach at
Hazel College this next year.
Miss Agnes Conwell went to Grand
River Friday to attend the funeral of
her uncle, Neddie ConWell.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hanks, OF
Tingley, and Mrs. Walter Parsons. of
Shenandoah, are here visiting Mrs.
Hanks and Mrs. Parsons mother,
Mrs. Phoebe Mote.
Mrs. Roxey Fishburn and son Ron
aid of Ottumwa are here visiting at
the Murray home.
Orbin Hanks of Des Moines came
Monday for visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hall spent Sun
day with MIR. and Mrs. E. B. Saylor.
Mrs. William Carlan and daughter
Villa, of Weldon, were here Friday
between trains on their way to Leon
where Miss Villa took part in the
contest Friday evening.
The many friends of Marion Fuller
are sorry to learn of his critical con-
dition at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carton of Weldon,
were in Van Vert Friday.
Mrs. E. H. Blair OF Weldon, spent
Thursday with her daughter, Mrs.
Frank Manley.
Miss Artie Smith Was in Osceola
Friday having dental work done.
Guy Thompson attended the con-
test in Leon Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Ramsey moved
to Arkansas where they will make
their future home.
Rev. Cunningham of Weldon
preached here Sunday at the M. E.
church, Rev. Morrow taking his place
at Weldon.
E. &. Corners are moving from
their farm northwest of town to one
hear Decatur.
Bent Ramsey moved to his proper
ty in south Van Vert, lately occupi-
ed by E, p. Castor.
Work has been commenced on the
new tu,]ding which is being put up
by Fred Hall on the vacant lot next
10 the post Office.
Ora Irving is the proud possessor
OF new cello.
Prot. B. o. Wilson of Charlton,
came on his usual trip Monday even
ing.
Clifford Barnes and Ira Bergen
were in Grand River Monday.
Mrs. Charley Trisler returned
home the latter part of last week af-
ter weeks visit with relatives in
fJumestOn.
Mrs. Henry Schmitt called on Miss
Milly Puckett Sunday.
Robert Allen returned to Des
Moines Saturday after several weeks
visit here with his parents.
w. A. Conn visited over Sunday
with relatives in st. Charles.
Mrs. Bruce Hanks was In Osc60la
Saturday 80 have some dental work
done. IS s.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-25
Miss Frances Boyd Won in Declama'
tory Contest at DenisOn.

Friends in this city will be pleas
ed to learn that Miss Frances Boyd,
former we'll known young lady OF
Leon, her father having for several
years been pastor of the Leon M. p.
church, won first honors in the sub
district declamatory contest held at
BENSON, Iowa, last week, and will
represent Denison in the district con-
test to be held at Storm Lake, March
Goth The Denison Bulletin, in
speaking of the sub-district contest,
has the following to say regarding
Miss Boyd
Miss Frances Boyd of Denison, in
the dramatic class, won first place in
She sub-district declamatory contest
at Northwestern Iowa high schools at
Denisgn last Friday evening with the
high percentage of 93. She will con-
sequently represent Denison High
School in the district contest OF
northwest Iowa at Storm Lake,
March Goth.
Miss Frances Boyd was easily
ahead of all the others in her class,
aha. dramatic, and there was almost
no doubt that she would be awarded
she place. The decision of the judges
vas unanimously for her. Miss Boyd
Is u newcomer in Denison. being the
daughter of Rev. L. Boyd and wife,
who hut recently came here from
Eiidden- She is a young lady of
pleasing: personality and ability, and
Of course the Denison people were
very much elated over her success in
gaining for Denison, representation
1T ttiE district contest, and the
chances of her success further are
Kerry good.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-25

For Sale-On the Stone farm 6 II
miles northwest of Leon, native lum-
Der, wood and posts. Lumber to
10 feet, s1.5O per 100. Lumber IL
to 16 feet, $500 per 100. Fencing
posts s to 20 cents piece. Wood,
stove length, s1.25 and $3.50 a load.
Long wood, foot load rs cents.
Come and see w. w. Fulton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-25
Death of Mrs. Hiram Hatfield.

Mrs Nancy Hatfield, wife of Hi
ram Hatfield, died at the home of her
son, Charles Hatfield, in Leon Satur-
day morning, her death following an
illness of many weeks. She was IS
years old, and was one of the pio-
neers of Decatur county Funeral
services were held Tuesday at Bethel
church. A fitting obituary will be
published next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-25

Mrs. D. H. Schoonover and daugh-
Ter, Miss Grace, of Davis City. visited
in Leon for a few hours last Satur-
day, Mrs. Schoonover returning home
mn the evening train and Miss Grace
going, to- Pleasanton for a few days
1iaik
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-25

ONE POUND REXALL ABB
SORBENT COTTON
The highest grade antiseptic cotton.
Put up in sealed sani-
tary carton.
1 lb. 30 cents
Rexall Week Souvenir
o5c cake Rexall Medicated Skin Soap
FREE
VIOLET DULCE PERFUME
so cents
ReXall Week Souvenir
CSC can Violet Dulce Talcum
FREE
KLENZO TOOTH BRUSHES
All the different sizes and shapes.
Guaranteed to be satiisfac-
tory to you
25c and 35c
ReXall Week Souvenir
With 2jc Brush, can Pearl Tooth
Powder
With :35c Brush, ReXall Tooth Paste
FREE
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-25
Death of Neddie Conwell.

Neddie Conwell, a prominent farm
5er of Richland township, died at his
home near Grand River last Thurs
day, his death following an illness
of number of weeks. Funeral SER
vices were held on Tuesday, inter-
ment being at Maloy. We trust we
will be furnished data for an obitu-
airy for this estimable citizen for our
next issue.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-25
Brood Spws For Sale.

have "a fine sows bred. l want
to sell 21 of them. They are first
class and bred. to frst-class boars.
Will sell any number desired up to
21. Cash or bankable note.
Ed H. Sharp,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-25

Mrs. G. P. Campbell, of Davis City,
was in Leon Tuesday afternoon en-
route home from Saline, Mo-, where
she had been called by the serious ill
ness of her sister-in-law, Mrs. A. E.
Campbell, who was very little bet
ter when she left Saline
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-25
"Meet me at Clearinghouse"
Pease & Pease, the "Old Reliable
insurance agents, handle the best in
fire, lightning anu tornado insurance.

l. n. Payton, of near Tuskeego,
was in this city Tuesday, being call
ed here to serve on the grand jury,
but was excused from service at
this term and returned to his home
on the evening train.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Chapman, who
have been visiting at Weldon for
some weeks, passed through this city
tuesday on their way to their home
at Clinton, Oklahoma, having been
summoned here on account of the
illness OF their son, Ledru, who had
an attack of appendicitis.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-25

For Sale-On the Stone farm, 6 Y
miles northwest Of Leon, ~ miles
northeast of Decatur, native lumber
of all kinds, fence posts, split OF
sawed and stove wood. w. w. Full.
ton t l8s
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-25

Misses Opal and leila Stuteville
and their cousin Otis Stuteville, who
are students in the Leon High School
went to their homes near Davis City
Thursday evening and visited over
Sunday
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-03-25

Just received car of bran and
shorts and q car of oil meal.
Cannon Bros. Mill.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15
CALOMEL WHEN BILIOUS? NO! STOP!
ACTS LIKE DYNAMITE ON LIVER
guarantee "Dodsons Liver Tone" will give
and Bowel cleansing you had.

Stop using calomel! 1t makes you
sick. Don't lose days work II you
feel lazy. sluggish, bilious or consti-
gated, listen to me!
Calomel is mercury or quicksilver.
which causes necrosis OF the bones.
Calomel. when 1t comes into contact
with sour bile. crashes Into II. break
ing 1t up. This is when you feel that
awful nausea and crampins. II you
are "all knocked out" If your liver Is
torpid and bowels constipated. or you
have headache, dizziness, coated
tongue, If breathe is bad or stomach
sour. just try spoonful OF harmless
Dodson's Liver Tone.
Here's my guarantee-Go to any
drug store and get q 50-cent bottle Of
Dodson's Liver Tone. Take a spoonful
tonight and IL 1t doesn't straighten
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15

you right up and make YOU feel fine
and vigorous by morning. / want YOU
to go back to the store and get your
money. podson's Liver Tone Is de-
stroyinE the sale OF calomel because
it Is real liver medicine; entirely vese-
table. therefore II cannot salivate or
make you sick.
guarantee that ono spoonful OF
'Dodson's Liver Tone will put your
sluggish liver to work and clean your
bowels OF that sour bile and consti-
pated waste which is clogging your
system and making you feel miserable
| guarantee that a bottle of Dodson's
Liver Tone will keep your entire fam
lily feeling fine for months. Give II
TO your children. 1t is harmless:
doesn't grippe and they like Its pleasant
Ste.-AdVertisement
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15

ears? Is there a constant bad taste in
the mouth? DO you have u hacking
cough? Do you cough at night? Do
you take cold easy? If SO. you have
catarrh.
Catarrh Is not only dangerous In this
way. but il causes alterations death
and decay OF bones. loss OF thinking
and reasoning power kills ambition and
energy, often causes loss OF appetite,
indigestion. dyspepsia, raw throat and
reaches to general debility. idioCy and
In order TO prove to ali Who are sur
fering from this dangerous and loath-
some disease that Gauss Catarrh Cure
VIII actually cure any case OF catarrh
quickly. | will send trial package by
mail free OF all cost Send me your
name and address to-day and the treat
ment VIII he sent you by return mail.
Try II. It will positively cure so that
you Will be welcomed instead OF shun-
ned by your friends. FIJI out free cou-
pom herewith and mall to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15
NO NEW SUITS LIKELY
Cnses Cited by Commission Probably
Already Covered.

WASHINGTON. August 14.-Attor-
ney-General Gregory indicated to-day
that no now Federal suits against
anthracite railroads were likely to fol-
low yesterdays decision OF the Inter-
state Commerce Commission ordering
sweeping reductions In freight rates.
and holding the carriers guilty OF un-
lawful and discriminatory practices
favoring their allied coal companies.
The decision will be carefully examined
at the Department Of Justice. but Mr..
Gregory thinks all the acts cited prob
ably are covered In suits already insti-
tuted by the government against the
roads involved.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15
Are You One
Of Them?

Thousnnds Suffer with Cntarrh md
Don't Know II.
Is your breath foul? Is your nose
stopped? DO you snore at night? Do
you sneeze a great deal? Do you have
frequent palms in the forehead? Do you
nave pains across the eyes? Are you
losing your sense of smell? Is there a
dropping in the throat? AFRO you losing
your sense OF taste? Are you gradual
ly getting deaf? Do you hear buzzing
sounds? Do you have ringing In the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15

United Doctors City:
Some months contracted q very OF
BcZema from working acid fumes. by
number OF prominent physicians in Richmond
relief; in steadily growing worse when
decided to tho United Doctors very
treatment could improvement, and today I am
on the rapid road to
reel that II had consulted that life
today be torture for and fully
appreciation for your wonderful work
WALTER FORD 28os O ST.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15

General Sale Malls Commissions.
Adjutant-General Sale yesterday
mailed II. r. Weeks his commission as
second lieutenant on the staff of Major
w. T. Johnson, OF Suffolk, and V. L..
Weeks his as second lieutenant in Com :
pany II, Fourth Infantry, stationed at
Highland Springs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15

CAPTAIN JENKINS AND DAUGHTER
Mr. J. Jenkins. a popular conductor on the c. O.
Railway.
Was in awful condition for years; he had suffered
excruciatng agony; his limbs swollen
normal size Uuon advice OF friends O
United Doctors The treatment was nbso
lutte
Mr. jenkins is high in his praise and Is ready and
willing to tell OF the remarkable
from the treatment OF
CAPTAIN JENKINS. Denny st.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15
pnffnd Dootorrs

Omitted Doctorst
Your wonderful of Catarrh Of forced
let the public skill I
by tho physicians particle Of suo-
in fearful condition. with continually
emitting pusa You were recommended to fool
that this recommendation a God-send today,
result OF wonderful I absolutely cured
D. NJ. MILLS, lot st.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15

NI1oS E1-INA SN1IS0NN, ftUrsDufB va, Il ID.
had been coughing black sputum a long while
tried buying medicines drug first
obtaining relief consulted several phyecans
failed to help I advised the Doc
tors. and after months treatment
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15

The United Doctors.
Gentlemen.-For years had suffered with Chronic
rheumatism, and had beer treated only q Der
OF reputable physicians but had hospitals
In this city, and obtained relief until by
tho United Doctors know OF better express
Ing my heartfelt appreciation of work
ting tho public know just what
ISAAC KAHN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-15

Mr. ". A. Manner. OF the City Gas Department. writes:
United Doctors
Gentlemen-For = number years I was In worry
heah-suffer1ng constantly spells light
head constantly feeling had no am bition
for anything.
heard OF the great work doing and called
In the vain hope that could others
After visiting second time felt like a new man.
ana today feel better and work than have
In fifteen years.
want to again deepest appreciation Of
your treatment and feel that shall always
90 all In my power to have sick have
been helped by others to call you and be cured
Yours truly. w. MAIIER. a2e South Pine At
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-22
Your Travelling
Home" to CaIifOr.
mia ExpOSitiOnS

Going to California even the most
direct way requires days not
hours-lone enough for you to ex-
perience either restful homelike
SATISFACTION, or restless DIS
COMFORT Irritation. Make a care
full choice of routes---b based on SER
VICE
SERVICE is the big individual
feature of the Burlington and
ravel-wiSe people know it. The road
bed is smooth, the maximum of
safety insured, train equipment the
last word in luxury. Berths are like
home beds" The meals are tasty
and varied - reasonable in price
and well served. Burlington trains
have all the little added features
that distinguish modern limited"
travel. And best Of all. Burlington
employees are as courteous as they
are efficient. They help speed the
days-point out and intelligently
explain the wonderful country you
traverse.
Because of the liberal provisions
of the Burlington's Grand Circle
Tour, you can stop over at any point
But if you 90 straight thru, you
arrive Observation-Disclosures of pleas
ant days and comfortable nights.
This is the tour de lux--the
Burlington's Grand Circle through
glorious Colorado, Denver, the new
Rocky Mountain National Estes)
Park, Colorado Springs, Pixies Peak
Region, Royal Gorge by daylight
daylight view of Salt Lake City and
Great Salt Lake. Then, Los Angeles
San Diego exposition, and the Pan,
ama-Pacific. An ocean trip by
steamer to Portland; the great
Pacific Northwest. And homeward
bound, vie Glacier National Park or
Yellowstone Park.
Come in and get your copy of our
California Expositions folder.
S. B. Thiehoff, Burlington Route.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-22
The Best Letter.

You may write a thousand letters to
the maiden you adore,
And declare in every letter that
you love her more and more,
You may praise her grace and
beauty in a thousand glowing
lines
And compare her eyes of azure
with the brightest star that
shines.
If you had the pen of Bryon you
would use it every day.
In composing written worship to
your sweetheart far away;
But the letter far more welcome
to an older, gentler breast
Is the letter to your mother from
the boy she loves the best.
Youthful blood is fierce and fam
ing, and when writing to your
love
You will rave about your passion
swearing by the stars above;
Vowing by the moons white splen-
dor that the grille you adore
Is the one you'll ever cherish as
no maid was loved before.
You will pen full many a promise
on those pages white and dumb
That you never can live up to in
the married years to come.
But a much more precious letter,
bringing more and deeper bliss.
Is the letter to your mother from
the boy she cannot kiss.
She will read it very often when
the lights are soft and low,
Sitting in the same old corner where
she held you years ago.
And regardless of its dlction or its
spelling or its style,
And although its composition
would provoke a critics smile,
In her old and trembling fingers it
becomes work Of art,
Stained by tears of joy and sadness
as she hugs it to her heart
Yes, the letter of all letters, look
wherever you may roam.
Is the letter to your mother from
her boy away from home.
Frank M. Vancil
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-04-22
An Editors Commission.

Says the Litchfeld Qll) News
Herald: Not long ago a man came
into this Office and stopped his
paper because he said it was always
printing lot of things about the
same people and he said he was
sick of it. Now when something
goes wrong with the country the
government appoints a commission
to investigate and find out what is
the matter, aud the first thing a
commission investigates is the man
who made the holler to see if the
hollar was a reasonable holler. So
we appointed a commission consist
ing of ourselves to investigate this
man. We just followed the mans
career ever since we knew him.
The first thing that happened to
that man was that he was born,
but he had nothing to do with it
However. we mentioned him.
although his parents were entitled
to the credit. When he was in his
early twenties he got married. We
mentioned that. including the
name of the bride. the preacher
etc, in fact we mentioned every
thing but the preachers fee, which
was not worth mentioning. We
never mentioned the fact that he
never won any premiums at the
county fair, because he never ex-
hibited anything. We never men
toned his name in the list of com-
mittees, because he never attended
anything. We never mentioned
his name in the list of donors.
because he never donated as much
as a dOughnut. We certainly have
been treating this man shamefully,
but we will agree to run nice obit-
uary when the time comes.