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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28
oLEANDERs OF BERMUDA.
IN Summer Time They Fairly Run Riot
Over the Islands.

Back IN the ffties, when Anthony
TrollOpe held a rowing commission as
pOstoftice inspector for the British gov
eminent, he visited Bermuda. then
practically unknown to any people
save mariners. The distinguished an
thor said some uncomplimentary things
about the native Bermudians, much t.
their amusement, but he could not h
praising the scenery Of their islam
home and particularly the clean @"
He voted that Bermuda should be ca
ed the "Oleander Isles"
Curiously enough, Bermuda is bet
known as the home OF the onion "a
the Easter lily, to say nothing Of ia
potato and the rose, although the oIra,
der is the most gorgeous and conspt,
uous shrub in the islands. Shrub i
hardly the word to describe the Olc"ll
der. 1t is really q tree, lifting its to-;
twenty feet in the air and growing IA
thickets that the island planters nse IL,
screens or windbreaks.
In summer the hedges are covered
with a profusion Of pink, white and
crimson blossoms that last well into
the autumn and make great splashes
of color on the hills and at the rold
side. The oleander has no enemies
Animals refuse to touch it, and the
tree runs its riotous way all over the
Islands. Those who visit Bermuda
Dnly in winter miss the glory of the
oleander blossoms and also many OF
the other gorgeous flowers. While
there is plenty OF bloom in the winter
months, the array Of flowers is even
greater in summer.-New York Post.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28
Traoic WaQer.

In 1895 three Irisbmen agreed to un-
dertake journey around the earth on
foot for a pool Of $15O,0OO. Each one
Of the party deposited one-third of this
sum in the Bank of Dublin, and it was
agreed that whoever survived the trip
and returned should receive the whole
amount. In case all died Dublin hos
pital was to become the beneficiary.
On Dec. "a, 1895, they started east
across Europe and Asia Minor to
Egypt, where they took passage for
Australia. Their wanderings through
the inner wastes Of Australia proved
the hardest trials of the journey, and
the severity of this trip resulted in the
death Of two Of the travellers. The
third, Captain Trevelyan, completed
the voyage and won the money.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28
MAKING AN EPIGRAM.
The Prize Winner Was Evidently a
Married Mans Effusion.


The head epigrammatist Of the great
wit and humor factory bent over his
work bench and rested his gaze upon
an epigram that had been used and
used until it was cracked and frazzled.
cts shame to throw it away" he
said, "for believe it can still be turn
ed about so that it will have com.
mercial value. know what l will do
will offer prize to the workman
who brings in the best new twist
So when the workmen were gathered
in the room he told them that he want.
ed them to beat out a new and clever
turn upon the old motto "a bird in the
nand is worth two in the bush" He
gave them just one hour at their an
wills, with monetary prize for the
best effort and honorable mention for
the others. When the time was w
this assortment was handed in:
"A chauffeur in the front seat rs
worth two under the motorcar."
"A kiss in the dark is worth two i'm
der the electric light"
"A grain of sand on the beach is
worth two in the eye"
"a gift from a husband after mar
Rage Is worth two from a lover be-
FORE"
"A weeks wages in bank is worth
two in trousers pocket that the wife
is going through at night"
And, while the first four received
honorable mention, it was the last one
that won the prize.-New York Sun.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28
Bethel.

The protracted meetings which
have been going on at Bethel the
past three weeks closed last Sunday
and several new members were add
ed and several added their member
ship by letter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherm Turpen and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Dow Parker
and son visited at the Dobson home
last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Millsap and Mr..
and Mrs. Bert Adams attended the
Apostolic meeting at Davis City last
Sunday evening.
Artie Henderson is improving slow
ly from the severe attack of typhoid
fever which he has been wrestling
with the last seven or eight weeks.
Mrs. Henderson is quite poorly but
we hope she will soon recover and
can be up again.
Mrs Dow Parker and son Alva
visited her daughter Mrs. fetch
Honn one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tart Fulton moved
their goods to Leon last Monday and
will again be residents of Leon. Mr..
and Mrs. Fulton were good neigh
bors. We hope they will be pleased
with their new home.
Sam Downey and family will move
on the farm Tart Fulton vacated.
Mrs. Elizabeth Shaffer came down
from New Virginia last Tuesday to
visit her brother, Dow Parker and
family.
Mr.. Leahy has had a sick horse
the past week. Harve Morgan also
has had very sick COW, but she was
better at the last account
Sim Fitch took load of farm i'm
plements Monday to the farm he
rented near Pleasanton for the COM
ing year.
Elva Baker is still improving and
is able to be up and about again af-
ter long seige of typhoid fever.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28
MISPLACED Sympathy.

Sitting near the door In subway
car was middle aged man reading a
newspaper. At one station there got
aboard this car mother and her son,
small boy maybe four years old.
AS those two came through the door
way and into the car the small boy,
quite by accident, Of course, hit the
middle aged gentleman reading the
newspaper a good, smart kick on the
shin, causing the man to vince. while
the boys progress was checked for a
moment by his thus kicking up against
something.
The mother looked down, but she
said nothing to the man. 1t was to the
boy she spoke:
did you hurt yourself, dear?'
Which seemed a case of misplaced
sympathy.--New York Sum-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28
The City and the Child.

New York city-the length and
breadth of Manhattan-and Boston,
from the Fenway in three directions to
the water front, are as unfit for child
to grow up in as the basement Of a
china store for calf. There might
be hay enough on such floor for a
calf as there is doubtless air enough
on New York city street for a child
1t is not the lack Of things-not even
air-in city that renders life next to
impossible there. 1t IS rather the null
titude of things. City life is a three
ringed circus, with continuous per
Torrance and interminable sideshows
and peanuts and pink lemonade. 1t is
Jared and jostled and trampled and
crowded and hurried, and it is over
stimulated, spindling and premature
Suburban Life.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28
WISCONSIN TO
SHOW LIVESTOCK
DAIRY AND AGRICULTURAL DIS.
PLAYS WILL ALSO BE
VERY ATTRACTIVE.
HAS S25, 900 BUILDING
Northern State Has Built Up It's Live
Stock Business Through Extensive
Advertising-Industry and Com.
merce Also Taken Care OF.

The entire appropriation of the Wis
consin State Legislature for Wiscon'
sins participation in the Panama-Pa'
cific International Exposition will be
devoted to live stock and dairy dis.
plays and an agricultural display. The
industry and commerce of Wisconsin
will be taken care of, but principally
through Independent exhibits.
Wisconsin's building will cost about
$4,000. The greatest interest, how.
ever, is in the live stock display. Wis.
consin has built up it's live stock bust.
ness through advertising. About. a
year ago the Japanese government
appointed a commission to come to
this country and investigate the live
stock business, and to purchase the
best cattle available to be used as
foundation stock for rehabilitating the
dairy herds of Japan.
Iowa Cattle Best.
This commission visited the north.
western states, came through Iowa,
went up to Wisconsin, through Illinois,
and then down east. They returned
to Iowa and informed one of the Iowa
breeders, that his cattle appealed to
them as being best. but that they
would not dare to buy Iowa cattle be-
cause Japan had never heard of Iowa.
Japan had heard of Wisconsin's cattle,
however. and the Japanese commits
sion proceeded to Wisconsin and
bought their cattle there
There have been other instances of
this kind, and Wisconsin does not in
tend to lose any advantage she has
If she can help it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28
Sunny Side.t

Mrs. Bertha Strange and daughter
Miss Frances spent Monday with
Jack Strange.
Mrs. Ed Rumley and son Warren
returned Monday morning from La
moni.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Smith were De-
catur City callers Monday.
Frank Southern called on Warren
Rumley Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Bessie Little and son Gard
ner were outgoing passengers Thurs
day evening for Tingley to spend a
few days visiting at the home of
Mr.. Titles parents, who reside at
that place.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Woodmansee
were Leon callers Thursday after
noon.
Floyd Rumley and Jack Strange
were Leon callers Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Gardner
have been quite busy since Saturday
morning caring for their baby calf
which came that morning while the
mercury stood at IL degrees below
zero. They saved it despite the cold
weather, and it gives promise of be-
ing fine calf hence they are not
sorry of their trouble.
Floyd Rumley spent Wednesday
evening with Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Ham
ilton.
Not many from this vicinity went
to town Saturday on account of it be-
ing so very cold.
John S. Gardner says the past
week has been very tedious for him
as he hasn't been to town for whole
week.
Cyrus Holybee and Jack Strange
were Sunday visitors with JEFF
Strange and family of Leon.
Scott Gardner spent Friday night
in Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28
Pleasanton.
Henry Stolsworth is still in a criti-

Henry Stolsworth is still in criti-
cal condition.
George Bailey moved in the house
Of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Vandel,
last Tuesday, Mrs. Bailey being in
very bad health.
Miss Lucy Keown went to Leon
last Friday.
Austin CoWles and wife spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Overton.
We are glad to say we have secur-
ed DR.. Schleh of Omaha to preach to
us twice each month. He is known
all over the universe. His wife also
accompanies him. She is very fine
musician and vocalist.
The ladies of the G. U. church or
ganized Ladies Aid Society last
Tuesday. Quite large number were
present.
Mrs. Huston visited her sister,
Mrs. C. M. Axes last week.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Willie
Moore, a fine baby girl of excellent
weight and beauty. Willie says he
is positive of the fact as she looks
just like her papa.
DR.. Schleh filled his appointment
at the Christian Union church Satur-
day night and Sunday night. The
saying is, good luck comes in pairs.
IT'S SO, Mr.. Schleh brought with him
from Omaha, his wife. Mrs. Schleh
gave a reading Saturday night, "The
Raven" which kept the audience in
deep attention. Afterwards Mr.. and
Mrs. Schleh sang Nearer My. God to
Thee" 1t seemed as God was near
err while Mr.. Schleh was with us.
Saturday night Mr.. Schleh lectur-
ed on the subject of Some Things
I've Seen along Life's Highway" We
sat very still; soon we left Germany
with him upon the Atlantic ocean.
We drilled our way till the great
statute of Liberty arose from the
horizon to greet us. We entered
New York City and staid awhile and
began our travels enroute to the
larger cities of the United States.
We saw great mems graves, where
they were born and many other his
toric places. At last Mr.. Schleh
brought us back to Pleasanton. We
were sitting in the C. U. church with
our captain in front of us talking to
his journeymen. Mr.. Schleh promis-
ed next to lecture on visions and
Dreams" He did. He put the con-
gregation to sleep dreaming sweet
dreams of good deeds. He awoke
the older people and gave them Wis
ions which they all said were true.
Mr.. Schleh talked Sunday morning
and evening to a large crowd upon
Church Meaning" No doubt we
all enjoyed it. Then he went to the
school house Monday and talked to
the children of all the rooms. He
left the children very much overjoy-
ed and enthuscd with his gifts.
Wherever Mr.. Schleh goes he leaves
sunshine shining upon dew laden
flowers scattered wherever there is
snow.
Tuesday he left for his home but
he left with this vicinity's love and
encouragement. Mr.. Schleh left an
unbreakable promise that he would
be back one week from Saturday
night. He will lecture on Abraham
Lincoln" and some of other talks
will be given during his stay in
Pleasanton Everybody come and
bring your friends. 1t is for your
benefit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28
Puzzled.

The lady of the house was explain
ing things to the new colored maid.
AN what's this. MISUSE" asked the
girl, indicating metal bottle.
THAT is bottle which will keep
things either hot or cold, whichever
you DESIRE" replied the mistress.
''Well, fob the land sake" calculated
the girl, "how is it gwine to know
whether you want things hot or cold?"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28
GEORGIA WILL HAVE EXHIBIT At FAIR
Michigan, Kansas and Delaware viii
Also Provide for Representa-
ton Next Year.

Georgia, is a little bit up against 1t
in the matter of her participation in the
Panama-Pacific International Expos!-
ton. This information comes from
Frank Weldon. chairman of the
Georgia commission, and is to the ef-
feet that their last legislature failed to
make an appropriation, but they have
hopes from the next legislature.
Independent of legislative action,
however, Georgia intends to have an
exhibit of some kind. Mr.. Weldon ad-
vises the Greater Iowa Association
that they will spend at least $4,000
for the agricultural exhibit and $4,000
for their building. If they get money
enough, Georgia will put in a mineral
exhibit.
Michigan is in much the same pre-
dicament and although Governor Fer
ris appointed a commission, the com
mission was without funds.
Change in Sentiment.
There seems to have been quite a
change in the sentiment of the people
of Michigan, however" L. c. Cobbell,
of Grand Rapids, chairman of the
Michigan commission, writes to the
Greater Iowa Association" and every
thing points to the passage of bill
by the next legislature, making the
necessary appropriation" Mr. Cobbell
advised, however, that if the legislature
does not make an appropriation, they
have plans which will enable them to
put in the live stock and agricultural
display.
Kansas hasn't gotten very far with
her exhibit. I'VE have got money
raised. however, for an agricultural
exhibit" writes 8. R. McKelvie, lieu
tenant governor of Kansas. 1--WE are
busy with the rest of the proposed ex-
hibits and hope to be out there in time
to be a neighbor of 1owa's."
Thos. w. Miller, secretary of state
for Delaware, writes that the last gen.
eral assembly of his state, provided for
commission and appropriated $1,000.
This money has been used in acquaint-
ing the people of Delaware with the
progress being made by other states.
Probably the result will be the passage
of bill, which already has been
drawn and which will be submitted to
the Delaware legislature in January,
appropriating ample funds.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28
Morgan.

John Flynn and wife were Leon
callers Saturday.
John Ward had business at Leon
Saturday.
Rev. Cohen and wife visited few
days last week at J. w. Hubbard's.
Father McGillin spent Saturday
night and Sunday at John Flynn's.
Miss Hattie Hubbard returned
home Saturday after several weeks
stay at her aunt's, Mrs. Otis Deisher.
Mart Davis was a Leon caller
Thursday.
Clyde Petty and Glenn Gammill
had business at Leon Saturday.
Edward Ward, of FIT. Worth, Tex,
spent last week with his sister Mrs.
Ed Griffin and went to Beaconsfield
Monday to visit relatives before re-
turning home.
Walter Evans visited relatives in
this vicinity Tuesday.
Mrs. Locke and daughter Iva call
ed on Mrs. M. l.. Dale Monday.
Mrs. Alice Griffin remains very
poorly.
M. L. Dale and A. F. Cozad deliv-
cred hogs to Pleasanton Monday.
Ed Griffin had business at Line
Vile Tuesday.
James Nichols and wife visited
relatives at Lineville Saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Hattie Hubbard will go this
week to Willard, Oklahoma, to assist
with the Apostolic meetings at that
place. She will accompany Rev.
John Cohen and wife.
VIM. Winner spent last week with
his daughter, Mrs. James Nichols.
George Cozad was Pleasanton
caller Monday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28
Studied insult,

II wish" said the waiter who had
been serving the man with the grim
face and the pert looking girl, II could
think of some way to get even with
that fellow. He complained about ev,
erything put on the table and growl.
ed about every move made"
what did his bill amount to-"
"A dollar and ninety cents"
"And how much money did he hand
you?"
"A two dollar bill"
"Its easy. Have it in two nickels
when you return his change. "-Chica-
go Herald.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28
Highway Commission Recommends
Changes in Road Law.

The Iowa road law has been the
subject of much comment, favorable
and adverse, the past year. A num-
Der of changes will probably be made
by the legislature now in session. A
review OF the changes advocated and
desired 10y the state highway commits
sion will therefore be of interest just
ct this time. The commission makes
the following recommendations:
Require resolution of necessity
only on bridges and culverts costing
$1,000 or over.
Give supervisors authority to con-
denim land for road and bridge pur-
poses.
Give supervisors authority to es-
tablish drainage districts when neces-
sary to drain county roads. Also re-
peal provision which requires county
to pay twenty-five per cent of cost
CT drainage districts on township
roads.
Repeal the poll tax law or make it
payable in cash.
Change date of county engineers
report from November to January
10
Extend the two mill road building
tax over city property, the money to
be expended under the board of sup
ervisors and the county engineer in
improving the extension Of the coun-
ty roads within the corporate limits.
Give the township and county Of
ficials full authority to cut weeds,
brush and timber growing along pub
lie highways.
Give the highway commission
authority to make changes and alter
atoms in county road system.
Permit the township trustees to
contract with the county for perma-
nent work on township roads, the
only cost being the actual operating
expenses.
Make it possible for districts or
communities desiring hard surface
roads to run road improvement dis
tricts modelled on the Iowa drain
age district plan.
Provide definite plan for the CO.
operation of the public railroad cor
porations for the elimination of dan
gerous crossings.
Provide for an experimental man
datory patrol system over limited
number of miles of road in each
county.
Give the highway commission
authority to make a final division
and assignment of township, county,
state and. corporation line roads and
to fix responsibility for the construc-
ton and maintenance of such roads.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28
west Virginia viii be Represented.

West Virginia Will be Represented.
The SIS, 900 which the West Virginia
legislature appropriated for that
states participation in the Panama
Pacific international Exposition has
been augmented considerably through
additional funds raised by various
private and semi-private schemes, The
West Virginia building will cost
$4,000.
West Virginia will exhibit over
%, 900 feet Of motion nicture film OF
mines. She is not going into any Of the
other exhibits very heavily.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28

Avernus is the lake in the neigh
borhood of Naples where the waters
are so unwholesome that birds never
dy near its banks. In ancient times It
was thought to be the entrance to
hades and where Ulysses descended to
the lower regions
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28
Out Of ri. Mouth.

His youngest grandchild had man.
aged to get possession Of a primer and
was trying to eat 1t.
Pardon me for taking the words out
of your mouth, little one" said the pro-
fessor. hastily interposing. = Chicago
Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28

Rags Wanted-The Reporter Of
fice 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, 1915-01-28

A man can never do anything at Va.
Rance with his own nature. He car
sries with him the germ Of his most
exceptional action. George Eliot.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28
Not Always Certain.

Daughter-A certain young man sent
me some flowers this morning. Nam
ma-Don.t say "a certain young man"
my dear. There is none Of 'em certain
TIL you've got EN-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28
Just Received

Another big shipment of the
famous WHITE BEAUTY STEP
SAVERS. They are beauties sure
enough, and most essential part
of the equipment of any well ordered
kitchen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28

The glistening enamel finish in
side is a triumph of manufacturing
skill. You can wipe it off anywhere
with a damp cloth. 1t is perfectly
sanitary and has all the Hoosier con-
veniences. Yet the price is lower
than that of the common cupboard
cabinets.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28

Free tickets to Panama Exposition
by g. B. Price.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28
40 ConvenienCeS
II Are New

Into this new Hoosier are built
all the practical conveniences sug-
gested by 100000 Hoosier owners.
II are entirely new and exclusive
We know of no way by which bet
ter, more useful cabinet could be
made Women who see this cabinet
say it is the greatest labor saver
they have seen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28

Got Your Tackle Ready?
The March ALL OUTDOORS is
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thing for the angler is included
in this issue.
Pictures?
Yes. Lots of them on all out
door subjects. Camping, Hunt
ing, Trap shooting Canoeing,
etc.
But More Than That
There is something useful for
every outdoor man and woman
in the March issue. If you do
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It will be better to use the
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Send me ALL OUTDOORS for
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Arizona republican., 1915-06-21
For Rent-HOuses


 FOR RENT-One half house. rooms and private bath, hardwood floors, all built in effects, almost new, water pald summer rates, $15.00. 2026 w. Monroe. db HOUSES-7, or 1-room. 415 N. 1st St. If TWO-ROOM COTTAGES with screen room, gas, electric lights, on car line. $900, $10.00, $11.00. 1409 E. Wash ington St. Tbs SEE CETSINGER at 16 E. Adams. He has for rent a choice furnished home in East Evergreen or a dandy furnished apartment in Kennilworth. He can get you a loan of 5000 to $500O if you see him quick. He has a relin- punishment of 320 acres near Avondale, will sell cheap or trade. He has a choice 120 acres under new irrigation system near Prescott right on the rail road that must be sold quick, II under regular price. See me today Get singer l6 F.. Adams. Phone 1886. If FOR RENT-Small comfortable fur nished house. large screen sleeping room upstairs; also half of double house, unfurnished, both are strictly modern, near car; will make special reduced rate to steady tenant. 172S West Monroe. db FOR RENT-Furnished or unfur- nished. q desirable 3-room house, l block from car: no sick, no children. Reasonable to desirable and permanent party. Inquire l104 E. Pierce. If
Arizona republican., 1915-06-21
EXT EXT I.H.C. ENTER ZOOS

You doubt fact. by time, that we state obbing distributors for the celebrated Engine and in. less than 400 aggregate horsepower We formally handled | H C. line and gasoline he time have several in stock ranging to 20 horsepower. To clean out the line and show floor of FOos Engines offering of L H. C. engines at practically price. These engines sacrificing them have stated above will carry with II It would investigate these investing other