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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-18

Mrs. l. B. Thompson and daughter,
Miss Violet Woods, Of Centerville,
passed through this city Monday, go
ing to Pleasanton for visit at the
home of her sister, Mrs. J. N. Paint
err.
Rev. Raoul r. Moser, pastor of the
NJ. E. church.. went to Charlton Tues
day to attend a big meeting at the
NJ e. church in that city held to boost
the endowment fund for Simpson Col
lege.
Mrs. M. 1. Marshall, of Davis City,
was visitor in this city last Satur-
day. Her daughter, Miss Blanche,
who is teaching near Leon, accom-
panied her home for an over Sunday
visit.
Mrs. G. L. Lauer returned to her
home at Queen City, Mo-, last Thurs
day, after few days visit with her
mother, Mrs. Effie G. Cox, at the
home of her aunt, Mrs. c. G. Cline in
this city.
Mrs. Nancy stingley, of Silver
Creek, Neb., who is visiting at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. w. H.
Bobbitt, in this city, went to Pleas
anton Tuesday to visit a few days
with old friends.
Mrs. Albert Albaugh and little
daughter returned to their home at
Kansas City, Mo-, Saturday, after
visiting for several weeks at the
home of her brother-in-law, j. E. AL
baugh, CT east of Leon.
H. B. Combs, who is employed as
repair man at the garage of Estes &,
Co., in this city, went to his home at
Kellerton Saturday evening and visit
cd over Sunday. He expects to move
his family to this city in the near
future.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hines returned
Tuesday evening from Grand River,
where they had been visiting at the
home of their son, J. F. Hines. Their
granddaughter, Miss May Hines, Of
Grand River, accompanied them to
Leon for short visit.
w. A. Simpson, of Mt. Ayr, was
visiting at the home of his brother
in-law, C. E. Hurst in this city Mon
day, being on his way to Chicago on
business. but expected to stop at
Keokuk, Ft Madison and Burlington
on the way for few days visit.
Mrs. o. H. Stoner and children de-
parted Tuesday for Ridgeway, Mo-,
where they will again make their
home, Mr.. Stoner having employment
there. During their residence in
this city the Stoner family made
many friends who are sorry to see
them leave.
Mrs. Lee J. Little and son Card
ner, returned last Thursday evening
from Denver, Colorado, where they
had been visiting for several weeks
at the home of her sister, Mrs. Zeal
Ausman. They also stopped a few
days on their way home to visit with
relatives at Tingley.
Mrs. Bert Adams, of near Koyle,
returned Saturday evening from a
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Granville Cochran, at Decatur. Mrs.
Cochran and daughter, Mrs. Willard
Smith, who is here from Oklahoma
on a visit, accompanied her to Koyle
for a few days visit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-18

Agriculture.
AZ. Best booklet on any farm op-
Grafton topic, such as planting, Guilt
walton, care of farm crops, care of
fruit trees, harvesting, etc., by any
pupil. First prize, Helps for Ambi-
tious Boys Cor Girls); second prize,
Swiss Family Robinson.
43. Best booklet on any agricult-
ural topic by any pupil. First prize,
Helps for Ambitious Boys Cor Girls) /;
second prize, Freckles, premium
fund.
"A. Best booklet on any geogra-
ply topic by any pupil. First prize,
Jungle Book; second prize, Heida,
Guin and Co.
As. Best booklet on gardening by
any pupil. First prize, one dollar;
second prize, fifty cents.
As. Best booklet on Iowa by
any pupil. First prize, Students His
tory of U. S., Educator Pub. Co.; Sec
ond prize, Civil Government of Iowa.
AZ. Best booklet on "My Own
Home" by any pupil First prize,
Donald and Dorothy, premium fund;
second prize, Birds Christmas Carol,
premium IunQ.
4S. Best booklet on "My School"
by any pupil. First prize, Girl of the
Limberlost; second prize, Hoosier
School Boy.
40. Best booklet on any phase of
cooking by any pupil. First prize.
bon bon dish; second prize, cup and
saucer. -
so. Best booklet on any phase Of
sewing work by any pupil. First
prize, basket; second prize, silver
thimble.
81. Best booklet on any phase of
household industry by any pupil.
First prize, bon bon dish; second
prize, cup and saucer.
ESSAYS
So. Best essay on "The Poultry
Industry of Iowa." First prize, "The
Making of Iowa. Second prize,
Mother Carey's chickens.
So. Best essay on 'Hot and Cold
School Luncheons." First prize, Book
Food and Cooking. Second prize,
Household Arts and Science.
81. Best essay on what Our.
School has done to Beautify the
School Premises. First prize, one
dollar. Second prize, Girl of the
Limber1ost or Freckles.
IS. Best true story Of Patriotism.
First prize, Story of the Great Repub
lie, American Book Co. Second prize,
A Perfect Tribute.
COLLECTIVE
Sc. Best collective exhibit by any
one school. First prize, Trophy flag,
Capt. J. D. Brown. Second prize, pen
Gil sharpener.
Exhibits may be brought to the
county superintendent Office as ear
ly as November 81 All should be
in by Wednesday evening, December
list. The Judging will be done by
Friday noon and the ribbons placed
before the exhibit is open to visitors
Friday afternoon and Saturday.
Program
How to secure School and Com
munity Cooperation, G.. A.. Tenny,
Richland township; Ida Briggaman,
Center township.
districts, c. B. Woodstock, Lamont.
Is the Inspirational Institute worth
while to teachers? Mrs. Ina L. Spring
er, bloomington. Edmund Blair,
Franklin.
Friday Afternoon In q Crowded
School, Mrs. Nora McEwen, Frank
lin.
The Rural Pupil in High School,
Marea T. Sears, Leon.
Changes Teachers Desire in Rural
Districts and How to Secure Them
Neva Curry, Grand River; Vesta An
drew, Grand River; Ora Petty, Ham
ilton.
Suggestions for next years pro-
gram and exhibit, Josephine Beavers,
High Point; Ralph Rumley, Decatur;
Marea Grogan, Woodland; Fred
Cash, Grand River.
Business.
Wall paper bargains this week at
tina ReYa1l at0f0 81
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-18

Order cut flowers and 1oral de-
signs from O. E. Hull, local agent of
Lozier, of Des Moines, at The Re-
porter Office. Orders sent by phone
or mail, but order as early - posi-
bio. q
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-18

Wall paper bargains this week at
the Rexall store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-18

Daylish.. Flour.
Cannon Bros. NH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-15
SOUTH GARDINER

Mrs. Clarence Kincaid has returned
from a two weeks visit with relatives
in Massachusetts.
Miss Madelon Lawrence Is enjoying q
few days stay at Squirrel Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. A. Smith and daughter
Phyllis went to Togus Sunday.
Justine Eldridge. Bartlett street. 10 con-
fined to his homo by illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Crosman and son
Charles passed Sunday at Tacoma.
Mrs. Clara Miller Of Dorchester. Mass.
is visiting her sister Mrs. Judson Hall,
Bartlett street.
Mrs. John Bryant Of Jacksonville, Me-.
is passing tho week in town.
Miss Mary Clough has returned from
Winthrop Center. where she has been en-
joying a weeks vacation.
Miss Ida Webb of West Paris has ac-
copied a position in tho South Gardiner
Lumber Cos. ONCE.
Larrabee & Atkins are painting the
Congregational church.
w. D. Haley and daughter. Mrs. Clar-
ence Forney Of Jersey City. n. j., are
enjoying few days outing at South
port.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Falcone Of Man
chester, n. H.. who have been spending
their vacation with their brother. w. e.
knights, have returned home. Mr.. Fall
cone is connected with the W. H. Nc
Elwine Shoe Co.
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WINTHROP CENTER

Rev. and Mrs. Ellison r. Purdy Of
Wilmington. Ohio. are the guests Of
their son, Rev. Alexander Purdy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Frasee Of Port
land are passing their vacation with
w. H. Frazee.
Mrs. Lucy Elliott and son Frank Of
Philadelphia are the guests Of Mrs.
H. j. Bailey.
Miss Marion W. Sleeper went to
Pennington Monday, where she will
attend the summer school being held
there.
The regular meeting Of the w. C, T.
L. was held on Mrs. H. ]. Bailey's
beautiful lawn Tuesday afternoon.
There were large number present
and many visitor. the ministers in
town being present, also Rev. Henry
Blanchard of Portland. Rev. Ellison r.
Purdy Of Wilmington. Ohio, and Rev.
A. Edward Kelsey, who has recently
returned from Palestine. all Of whom
spoke encouragingly on the subject Of
Peace, Temperance. Reform and Re-
ligion. At the close the hostess served
ice cream, fancy crackers and lemon-
ade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-15
DAY MAY COME WHEN We SUFFER
HUMILIATION OF CHINA AND AGONY
OF BELGIUM SAYSJ. H. HAMMOND, JR.

Gloucester. Mass. July 14.-Military
preparedness for war by the United
States was urged by John Hays HAM
mond, Jr., inventor of the wireless
guided electrical torpedo boat, in a
lecture before members Of the North
Shore summer colony tonight. The
proceeds Of the lecture will 60 toward
an automobile ambulance for the
American ambulance corps in France.
1T is necessary" said Mr. Hammond,
that throughout our country there
should be an encouraging interest
aroused relating to things military. II
the results Of this stupendous Euro
pean conflict remain unheeded by the
citizens of the United States-if no
definite policy be adopted-the day will
surely come when we shall suffer the
humiliation Of China and the agony
Of Belgium. The great mistake the al
lies made was being shamefully unpre-
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NOT A DROP OF
ABSINTHE H AS
REACHED FRENCH

Washington, July 14.-Not single
drop of absinthe has been admitted
within the French fighting lines since
the beginning of the present war. ac-
cording to statements of officials here
who profess thorough acquaintance
with the French military regulations
row in force Moreover, they call at
tention to the fact that in an official
decree dated March II last the
French government prohibited the
making, sale. or transportation Of alb
sinthe.
1t is stated at the French Embassy
here that the French troops IN the
trenches are permitted to drink only
water, and even that is difficult to
get at times. Soldiers in the rear, who
have been exposed to peculiar hard
ships. are permitted to have each one
quarter of a litre Of ordinary wine
daily. There is absolutely no con-
sumption of alcoholic liquors permit
ted throughout the army.
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ADMITS GERMAN
REPORTS ARE AS
RIGHT AS BRITISH

London. July 14.-11.47 A. None
of our principal assets in the war was
our power to tell the exact truth from
day to day about the military opera
tons. This asset has been lost" So
says the Manchester Guardian today
under the heading Of THE War in
Flanders, by a Student Of the War"
The writer adds:
THE German reports, when allow
ance is made for occasional exagger-
atoms Of victories and for an intelli-
gent anticipation Of events, are quite
as reliable as our own. 1t Is the more
necessary to make this clear as we
have several times made much OF in
accuracies in the German reports OF
military operations.
Impartial American opinion ranks
the truthfulness Of German reports OF
land operations above our own. To
many Englishmen the lack of frank
ness In the official reports is the most
discouraging thing in the war"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-15
FORMER AMBASSADOR HERRICk
URGES THE ESTABLISHMENT OLA
COOPERATIVE ORGANIZATION FARMERS

its operations to agricultural projects,
confines its credit facilities to mem
bers, and borrows, if possible, only
from or through the system to which
1t belongs.
THE rural cooperative bank
works for the individual good through
the common good Of its members. The
main use Of the funds Is to buy farm
supplies in bulk at wholesale to re-
tail to members at a lower price or
on better terms than they could OBJ
tain for themselves. if each were
standing alone In other words, the
banks grand object is to assemble the
individual resources Of its members
and organize and strengthen their
purchasing and selling power.
ut limits it's profit takings to its
own actual necessity. A rural CO.
operative bank has too many needs
for funds to give things away free.
Government aid is the rock against
which the rural credits movement has
been dashed. Particularly Is this the
case with land credits. The bills which
have received the most attention In
Congress provide for state aid, exemp-
tions and special privilege to a pro-
nounced degree.
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DIR. ANNA SHAW'S
AUTO WILL BE
SOLD FOR TAXES

New York, July 4.-Dr. Anna How.
ard Shaw, president Of the Nationa
American Woman Suffrage Associa-
ton. probably will not attempt to
save her little yellow automobile from
sale at auction at Media, Pa. next
Tuesday, to satisfy tax assessment
according to q statement che ISSUED
here today. The car. named Eastern
Victory, was presented to DR.. Shaw
by group Of her followers here. I
was seized at Moylan, Pa, Or. Shaw
residence, on Monday and is to be sole
at auction to pay a tax assessment o.
$l20 levied upon DR.. Shaw in 1918.
The suffrage leader declined to MAKE
out a list of her property subject t
taxes on the ground that to tax he
without giving her the right to vote
would be heaping injury upon tyran
n.y.
I'm the Spirit Of 1916" her statement
reads, she declined to be a party t
any act which violated the nationa
legislation"
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DISPATCHES TELL OF
WASTEFUL METHODS
OF TURKISH INFANTRY

London, July 15.-2.05 A. M.-The
official British press representative
with the allied forces in the Darda-
nelles, in dispatch dated July and
reaching London by way Of Alexan-
dria. Egypt, July Ia. says:
"a successful allied advance on the
left wing June % alarmed the enemy
seriously. causing him to bring up
heavy reinforcements, including raw
troops, and he has been launching
vigorous counter-attacks ever since in
a vain effort to recover his lost
ground.
'Enver Pasha, the Turkish minister
Of war. hurried down from Constanti-
nople to stimulate his troops.
There has been some dissensior
among the Turkish leaders, especially
regarding the advisability of counter.
general attacks which were undertak-
en- repeatedly with great bravery and
tremendous losses.
Meanwhile, the Turkish Asiatic bat
teries were active, causing some an
noyance at our landing places but
there were few casualties.
THE allied men all pay tribute tc
the extreme gallantry and indifference
to death shown by the Turkish .nfan.
try, but their methods of attack are
crude and wasteful.
THE Turks recently have been add
ing extensively to the defensive pos
sibilities Of their positions in an effor'
to prevent any further advance BY
our troops, and the Turkish soldier.
have been given special orders pro.
hibiting their retirement under any
circumstances. Their officers have beer
directed to shoot soldiers who attempt
to retire."
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RUSSIAN OFFICIAL
STATEMENT ON WAR

Petrograd. July 14.-Via London.
July Is, 1910 A. M.-The following Of
fetal communication from the general
headquarters was issued tonight:
"On both banks of the Shikva stub
born fighting has taken place. Con-
siderable enemy force between the
Orjetz (Ozyic?) and the Lydynia
adopted the offensive and, the Rus
SLAMS declining a decisive enga cement.
retreated during the night of the 14th
to their second line of positions.
in the battle near Wilkolas, south
of Lubin, during the week ending
July II, the Russians captured 297 Of
ficers and 22,464 men.
In the Cholm region, engagements
have taken place along the Volitza
river. and on the night of July 13 we
captured over $50 prisoners"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-15
NATIONAL HOME

Omcer Of the day. Capt. Due>ne A..
Preble.
William Duffy of Boston. late navy.
has been transferred here from the
Northwestern Branch.
Tdgar A. Warren Of Oakland, Cal,
late Co. E, LIST Col. Inf. has been
transferred here from tho Mountain
Branch.
John Fritz Adjourn Of st. Albaus,
VT. late unassigned 7th U. 8. Inf, and
Arvin c. Bemis Of Chester Depot. VT,
late Co. B, LIST N. H. Cav. former
members. have been re-admitted.
Augustus w. Nash. Of Warren, hate
Co. B. saith Me. Inf, and Robert
Wright Of st. Louis. late Co. A. Tele-
graph Corps Mo. Vols. were wednss-
day admitted.
The funeral Of tho late John Drum
mey was held from the Home chapel
at $50 A. M. Wednesday, Rev. Fl.
Michigan ofhciating.
Frank C. Andrews. late Co. A, 9Th
Mass. Inf. and James Donovan, late
Co. E. LIST U. s. Art. have been grant,
ed discharges from tho Home.
Two members reported Wednesday
from furloughs: John Burns from
Somerset and John W. Butler from
Bath.
Burroughs were granted Wednesday
to: Denis F. Kelleher to New York
City. Alexander l. Mclaughlin to
Boston, and Alpheus F. Jenkins to
Chelsea.
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aot Springs. virginia, July 14.-1n
an address on The Need Of Rural
Credits" before the National Fertili-
zer Association conference today, My
ron T. Herrick, former Ambassador to
France. urged as a remedy for what
ever trouble exists in rural compu-
mites. the Establishment of co-opera-
tive organization of farmers. The
greatest Of all the needs Of American
agriculture is in Mr.. Herrick's opin-
ion, organized selling and purchasing
power
Mr. Herr!ck said in part:
"Organized selling and purchasing
power Is best attained through CO.
operation, Cooperation must be built
I'd BY the farmers themselves by
starting at the grass roots, and de-
PENDING on their own resources and
efforts, first assembled and combined
in basic units, or local cooperative
banks or credit societies.
"a rural cooperative bank Is ex-
actly what its name signifies and
something more, because it takes the
place to some extent Of the country
store. 1t possesses general banking
powers, but delimits its area. restricts
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RATE OF INCREASE
OF POPULATION IN
BAY STATE DROPS

Boston, July 1.-THE population OF
Massachusetts. as shown by the census
taken this year. is 3.646.76S. according to
preliminary figures issued by Charles
F. Gettemy, director Of the state bureau
of statistics. This is an increase Of ESQ.,
352 or s.3 per cent. in the last five years.
as compared with an increase Of 121 per
cent. in the previous five-year period and
IL per cent. between 1900 and 1905. OF the
total population, 2,s27.s4s or 6s.5 per cent.
are distributed among the IS cities. Sew
enty-seven towns and one city. Giouces-
ter, show a decrease in the last five
years.
According to Mr.. Gettemy. the lessen
ing in the rate Of increase is largely due
to the falling off in immigration.
The population Of Boston is given a
725. s2s. an increase Of 55.2s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-15
ESTABLISH new
TEMPLES OF THE
MYSTIC SHRINE

Seattle. Wash. July 1E-The Impe-
rial Council Of the Ancient Arabic Or
der. Mobiles Of the Mystic Shrine. today
established new temples in four cities
and granted a dispensation, not imme-
diately effective, in a fifth.
Charters were granted to Houston,
Texas, for Arabia Temple; to Roanoke,
aV.. for KAHN Temple, and to Knox
vile. Tenn, Of Kerbela Temple. The
Shriners CT those cities We're said to
have shown themselves qualified. The
election of supreme out guard and the
choice of the convention city vent
over until tomorrow. Buffalo appears
to have no strong opposition for the
1916 meeting.
A parade Of visiting temples was the
feature Of today's program.
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BIG DIVIDENDS ARE
DECLARED ON STOCK
ELECTRIC BOAT co,

New York, July 1.-THE directors
of the Electric Boat Co., which is said
to have received large war contracts,
today declared a dividend of 16 per
cent. on the preferred stock of the
company and II per cent. on the COM
mon.
Half of the preferred dividend is
for the account of last years bust
ness, theother half coming out of the
earnings of this year. The regular div
idends on the preferred stock Of the
company is per cent. The ~ per
cent. dividend paid on the common
stock is the first since 1909 when
only per cent. was declared.
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pared for war and Understanding
the physical and moral strength Of the
Germans"
The aerial service today constitute.
the eyes Of the army and navy" he de.
clared. I'm spite Of that fact We have
only about II aeroplanes to protect 100.
100000 citizens in time Of war"
He also predicted future battleships Of
5000 tonnage.
Wireless" he added. presents Ger.
tain weaknesses for military use. 1t Is
possible for the other side to Interrupt,
messages.
mines. submarines and torpedoes arr
certainly limiting the power of the cap.
ital ship. but inasmuch Al the battle.
ship is the only method We have to bring
guns into action on the sea. and as W.
are still fighting by throwing things a,
each other, how can we dispense with
this floating and mobile gun PLATFORM"
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RUMOR IN ITALY
THAT AUSTRIANS
SOUGHT SEPARATE
SERBIAN PEACE

Rome, July 14.-(Via Paris, 1.31 p. M
A semi-official announcement published
in Rome to the effect that when Italy's
entrance into the conflict appeared in
evitable Austria Hungary first attempted
to make a separate peace with Serbia
and then tried to conclude an armistice
which would allow her to remove her
troops from the Servian frontier. 10 caus-
ing a deep impression in Italy.
Although these negotiations only leak
ed out in the present semi-ofncial an
nouncement. the press Of this country.
considering the caution Of the Italian
foreign Office, holds that the Italian gov
eminent must be in possession Of the
proofs of it's assertion.
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CLAIM TO SET new
RECORD FOR AUTO RUN
TO CHICAGO FROM n. Y

New York, July 14.-Friends of E. c.
Patterson. a publisher Of this city.
claimed today that Mr.. Patterson had
set a new record for an automobile run
between New York and Chicago Of IS
hours and 43 minutes. The best previ-
Gus time made by relay drivers was
said to be a trife more than 80 hours.
Mr.. Patterson. made the same run last
year in Al hours and II minutes. He
left Chicago at 2.52 A. NJ. Monday, and
reached New York at 1886 P. NJ. yes
terday. The route was through Bryan.
Cleveland, Erie, Buffalo. Syracuse.
Utica and Albany. Two speedometers
he carried gave the total distance as
Io15 miles and 1925 miles respectively.
The machine carried four persons.