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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

Geroge B Kindblade, of Leon, was
an over night visitor in the city We'd
nesday night. Mr.. Kindblade is still
holding down his position as railway
mail clerk on the Des Moines train be-
tween Leon and Des Moines. He likes
to live in Leon, but cannot resist the
temptation to come over to see his
good friends in Mt. Ayr occasionally.
Mt. Ayr Record-News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

For reliable information and de-
scription on West Land and Develop
ment Company's lands of Denver,
Colorado, write j. w. Cox, State
agent and field man, at Union or
Leon, Iowa 3O-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16
Mrs. Mary J. Mclaughlin

Mrs. Mary j. Mclaughlin, former
well known resident of Leon, now re-
siding at Cedar Falls, was taken 70
Rochester, Mimi, last week, where
she was operated upon by Drs. Mayo
for gall stones. Reports are that the
operation was successful one and
Mrs. McLaughlin's many friends will
be pleased to. hear that she is recov-
ering nicely.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

H. e. Gelatt has disposed Of his
stock in the Lamont Chronicle Co.,
to Wallace Blair, and Mr.. Gelatt will
the interests of the Decatur County
Overland Agency, spending most of
his time at the Leon salesroom, and
the business at Lamont will be look
ed after by A. w. Fleet.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

Capt. J. D. Brown of Leon, was the
over Sunday guest Of his sister, Mrs.
Francis Farquhar at the Harry Doak
home. Capt. Brown is a we'll known
man in G. A. R. circles, having served
Iowa as it's department commander.
-Winterset Madsonian.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

Miss Grace Lake, who had been
visiting with friends in this city, went
to Decatur Thursday and visited UNI
til Saturday with relatives, returning
from there to Ottumwa to resume
her work as a trained nurse in that
cjtV
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

Rolla Cash, an old time Decatur
county boy, now prominent attor-
ney Of Bonesteel, S. D., was an over
Sunday visitor at the home of his
brother, Winfield Cash, in this city
having been called to Decatur by the
illness and death of his mother, Mrs
VIM Cash, who died Saturday even
ing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

w. H. Hazlet has sold his farr) and
will have a big closing out sale on
Thursday, March %. 1875 heal OF
live stock, grain and feed, big IN
ternational engine, complete silage
cutting and filling outfit and tools
and implements of all kinds.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

l.. p. Werden has traded the
farm near Decatur City known as the
Howard Bennett farm to Robert Pear
son for the garage building in this
city occupied by Estes & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

e. J. Sankey buys and sells Land
on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security at the best rates,
and does a general real estate busi-
ness. Has had 20 years. experience
in the business. Office upstairs, north
west corner Main and Commercial
streets, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

A man is known by the company
he keeps, wise man by the COM
panies he selects, and the best insur-
ance companies are represented by
E. B. Faust Insurance Agency, Deca-
tur Iowa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

Six? We have car load on the
floor at the Hamilton implement
house. Let us give you a demonstra-
ton and convince you the Buick is
the best car on the market.
Axes e Pullen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

We have received a car load OF
Buick Skies. Call around at the Ham
ilton implement house and let us
show you their many good points.
Axes e. Pullen
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

Mrs. Fred Teale and Mrs. c.. e.
Stuber entertained a number of ladies
al q 1 o'clock luncheon yesterday at
ternnOn at the Teale home in honor
of Mrs. Robert NJ Teale.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

G. w. Conner, the Leon tailor,
was over at Decatur yesterday and
made arrangements to establish
branch shop at that place.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

| The Sisterhood of Mary and Martha
will meet Saturday afternoon at 2:30
clock at the home Of Mrs. G. T.
Ronk. The leader will be Miss Anna
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

The best fire and life insurance
companies operating in Decatur
county are represented by f. b.
Faust Insurance Agency, Decatur,
Jowo
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

| We have a few buyers for good
farms. List your land with us for
quick sale. No inflated values con-
sidered. Keller & Robertson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

Monday, March goth from 8 a. m.
to p. m. is the day to see DR.. Weber
the eye and ear doctor at Hotel Leon.
Examination free. 3O-Zt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

Bell & Painter, the Rexall drug
gists, are putting on another of their
| big one cent Rexall sales at their
: store this week. See the big adver-
tisement in this issue
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

I.ost--Small black folding pocket
book With pOstotlice key and some
change. Finder please return to The
Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

For Sale room cottage, nice
garden spot, barn, store room, >
wells with pumps, $1,000. Address
Box h, Leon, Iowa. 31-ZC
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

What? Program and box supper.
Where? At FairvieW church.
When? Tuesday evening, March . |
Everybody come!
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

The ladies of the SOrosis Club en-
tcrtained a number of guests at an
afternoon at the assembly room of
the library yesterday afternoon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

See the new 1916 Buick Six. We
are showing them at the Hamilton
implement house. Axes & Pullen
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

For Sale--R. G.. r. !. Red eggs, 80
cents per setting, $500 per 100 eggs
a few cockerels and pullets. Mrs. p.
&. Morgan. Leon, Iowa. >
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

FOund-lOWa auto license plate
No. 1919, which the owner can OBJ
tain at The Reporter office /
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

Seed COrn-Silver Mine seed corn,
tests 81 per cent for sale at $3.50
per buShel. j. W. Wiley. 29-4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

Corn, wheat, hay, ground feed and
other feed will be sold at w. II. Haz-
let's big closing out sale on Thurs
| day, March 80.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

Found--A gold belt pin which the
owner can obtain at The Reporter Of
flee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

We can use some choice first mort
gage farm loans. Farmers & Trad
erS State Bank, Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

For Rent-ROOms for light house
Keeping. Box 231, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16
Lunch at Cherrington's.

For Sale-Clover seed. S. Good
man, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

1876 head Of live stock will BE sold
at w. II, IIaZlet's big closing Out sale
Or Thursday, March 80.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

: Swift's tankage for sale by the Bid
olson Coal and Grain Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

For Sale-Undcrwood typewriter
No. }, good shape. We're Roberts, De-
catur, IOWA. 31-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

Lost-Pair of dark blue lady's kid
gloves Finder please return to The
Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

The Leon Savings Bank is prepar-
ed to make some good farm loans at
reasonable rates.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

Wanted-Girl for general house
work Mrs. Fred Teale,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

FOund--An auto mud chain, which
the owner can obtain at The Reporter
office
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

Lost-An open face II jewel god
Waltham watch. Finder will be re-
warded by returning to Frank Far
uuhar
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

Insure your automobile with T.. B
Faust Insurance Agency, Decatur
Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16
Meet me at Cherrington's."

Meet me at Clearinghouse
For Sale-Oats and corn. G. A..
Long, Leon, Iowa. 31-2t
Alfalfa seed for sale by Biddison
Coal & Grain Co.
Swift's tankage for sale by the Bid
Olson Coal and Grain Co.
For Sale-Seasoned white oak
fence posts, Zoe. w. P. Axes. lS-tf
For Sale-Legal Tender seed corn,
1914. R. S. Goodman, Leon. 29-2t
For Rent-Two rooms near the
south school building. Call phone
81
For Sale-Small house and lot in
north Leon, $500. See Mrs. Harry j.
Vogt.
For Sale or Rent-Six room house
and six lots in east Leon. Marion
Evans.
For Sale-Span or good Shire gel
dings, years old, well broke, weight
1900. c. w. Moore.
For Sale-Three Short Horn male
calves, full bloods, 1 to Is months
old. G. f. Wright. 31-2t
For Sale---TWo second hand FOrds,
in number one condition.
29-2t Axes & Pullen.
If your insurance expires this
spring, better see r. B. Faust Insur-
ance Agency, Decatur, Iowa.
For Sale-Almost new Blue Flame
Perfection oil stove with oven. See
Fred Townsend for bargain.
For fire, lightning, tornado, life
and accident insurance see e. B.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

For fire, lightning, tornado, life
and accident insurance see e. B.
Faust Insurance Agency, Decatur,
Iowa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

For Sale-Almost new Blue Flame
Perfection oil stove with oven. See
Fred Townsend for a bargain.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

Swift's tankage for sale by the Bid
olson Coal and Grain Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

| If your insurance expires this
Ispring, better see f.. B. Faust Insur-
ance Agency, Decatur, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

For Sale--Seasoned white oak
fence posts, Toe. w. p. Axes. lS-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

For Sale-Two second hand Fords,
in number one condition.
29-2t Axes & Pullen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

For Rent-1'wo rooms near the
south school building. Call phone
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16
meet me at Cherrington's.'

Z.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-16

For Sale-Legal Tender seed corn,
1914. R. S. Goodman, Leon. 29-2t
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-05-04
They Say Internal Dosing Harms Delicate
Little Stomachs -"Outside"
Applications Better.

Careful mothers everywhere realize
that internal medicines are injurious
to the delicate stomachs of the little
folks. Still Group and cold troubles
must have some form of treatment.
The answer to this problem is the
Southern external" treatment Vap-O-
Rub. This was introduced in st.
Jo, Mo-, for the first time last winter,
and number Of ladies were presented
with complimentary jars by their
druggists on condition that they give
Vap-O-Rub a thorough test. Here are
the reports from several of these Ia
dies
Mrs. Sam House, 1906 Prospect Ave-,
writes-"My little daughter had Diph-
iberia last fall, and now every little
cold she takes settles in her throat.
We have thought twice she was going
to have Diphtheria again, but during
one Of her bad spells my druggist sent
me jar of Vap-O-Rub. l used it for
four nights on her throat with such
good results that now / don't like to
be without it. l have used 1t on my
self and my husband for bad colds
and have found it Just fine"
Mrs. John Paynter, 2439 S. 18th St.,
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-05-04

initiative powers, the mocking bird is
the most renowned singer of the west
ern hemisphere. Even in confinement
1t is a mastery performer, and former.
ly thousands were trapped and sold
for cage birds, but this reprehensible
practice has been largely stopped by
protective laws. 1t is not surprising,
therefore, that the mocking bird
should receive protection principally
because of its ability as a songster
and its preference for the vicinity Of
dwellings. Its place in the affections
of the South is similar to that occu-
pied by the robin in the NORTH. 1t is
well that this is true, for the, bird ap-
pears not to earn protection from a
strictly economic standpoint About
half of fits diet consists of fruit, and
many cultivated varieties are at
tackled, such as oranges, grapes, figs,
strawberries, blackberries, and rasp-
berries Somewhat less than a fourth
of the food is animal matter, and
grasshoppers are the largest single ele-
ment. The bird is fond of cotton
worms, and is known to feed also on
the chinch bug, rice weevil, and boil
worm: 1t is unfortunate that it does
not feed on injurious insects to an ex-
tent sufficient to Offset its depreda-
tions on fruit
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-05-04

benefit to man. The food is of the
same general nature as that of the
upland plover, but is more varied. The
killdeer feeds upon beetles, grasshop-
pers, caterpillars, ants, bugs, caddis
flies, dragonflies, centipedes. spiders,
ticks, oyster worms, earthworms,
snails, crabs and other crustacea.
Among the beetles consumed are such
pests as the alfalfa weevil, cotton-boll
weevil, clover-root weevil, clover.leaf
weevil, pine weevil, billbugs, white
grubs, wireworms, and leaf beetles.
The bird also devours cotton worms,
cotton cutworms, horseflies, mosqui-
toes, cattle ticks, and crawfish. One
stomach contained hundreds of larvae
of the saltmarsh mosquito, one of the
most troublesome species. The kill
deer preys extensively upon insects
that are annoying to man and injuri-
GUS to his stock and crops, and this
should be enough to remove it from
the list of game birds and insure its
protection.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-05-04
Ruby-Crowned KingIet
(ReguIus caIenduIa)

Length, about four and one-fourth
inches. Olive green above, soiled whit
ish below, concealed feathers on head
(crest) bright red.
Range: Breeds in southern Canada,
southern Alaska, and the higher noun
tains of the western United States;
winters in much of the United States
and south to Guatemala.
Habits and economic status: In
habits and haunts this tiny sprite re-
sembles chickadee. 1t is an active,
nervous little creature, fitting hither
and yon in search of food, and in
spring stopping only long enough to
utter its beautiful song, surprisingly
loud for the size of the musician.
Three-fourths of it's food consists of
wasps, bugs, and flies. Beetles are
the only other item of Importance az
per cent. The bugs eaten by the
kinglet are mostly small, but, happily,
they are the most harmful kinds. Tree
hoppers, leafhoppers, and jumping
plant lice are pests and often do great
harm to trees and smaller plants,
while plant lice, and scale insects are
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-05-04
Careful St. Jo. Mothers Treat
Children's Colds Externally

writes: my druggist sent me trial
jar of Vap-O-Rub, which l soon had
occasion to try ON my "croupy" baby.
Before putting her to sleep for the
night, ! applied the salve over her
chest and throat with my fingers. The
results proved very satisfactory, and
now would not be without it,
Mrs. M. A. Myers, 2943 Sylvanie
Ave-, says-"When our three year old
boy had a severe cold, about a month
ago, l tried a jar of Vap-O-Rub. I
rubbed 1t on his chest and let him
inhale it, and he was relieved almost
Immediately. and got better in few
days. think your remedy is the best
thing for colds we have ever used"
yick's Vap-O-Rub comes in salve
form, and when applied to the heat Of
the body the ingredients are vapOrized
by the body warmth. These vapors,
inhaled all night long, carry the medi-
cation with each breath, through the
air passages, to the lungs. Vick's will
be found better than internal medicine
for all forms of cold troubles-from
head colds, catarrh and asthmatic
troubles-down to deep chest colds,
bronchitis, sore throat or incipient
pneumonia. Three sizes-25c, SOC and
$1.00.
6or,' me Genuine has rSpo
WEz9@RgI0
this Trade Marx
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-05-04

please the eye We will please the
palate and thus tie stomach is also
pleased.
There are certain foods which seem
made to go together. For example.
mutton with rice, and lamb with peas.
Group with these some pleasing COM
binatiOn Of green vegetables and the
main part of the menu is thought out.
For a roast beef main dish, mashed
or baked potatoes, spinach, caulifow-
er, cooked cabbage, brussels sprouts
or string beans are good combinations
With boiled beef we like turnips or
carrots and plain boiled potatoes, with
a lettuce with French dressing or a
cold slaw, celery or sliced tomatoes.
With boiled mutton, caper sauce
and rice with stewed tUrnips, or aspar-
agus or green peas.
Dreaded chops with tomato sauce
and peas. Lamb, mint sauce, rice and
peas, or a dish Of young carrots.
Roast turkey, potato croquettes,
boiled onions and green salad. Gran
berry Jelly.
Roast pork, apple salce, stewed on
ions and a lettuce salai.
Roast duck-stuff with celery and
serve orange salad will French dress.
ing.
Geese-stuff with potato Favored
with onion: serve apple sauce and
sauerkraut.
The goose may also be stuffed with
apple and prunes and the salad be Of
watercress.
Venison-serve speed grape jelly,
mashed potatoes and lettuce and to-
mato salad.
Broiled chicken, cram sauce, waf.
fles. With potatoes are always
served. .4stS3
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-05-04
GERMAN AIRCRAFT WRECKED
Fokker Among Planes Brought Down
in Days Campaign on the
Western Front.

Paris, April 29.-Numerous air raids
along the western front in which Ger
man planes, including Fokker, were
brought down, were reported by the
war office.
A French squadron dropped 1S
bombs on La Marche station in the
Woevre. One German plane attacked
by the French dropped near Douau-
mont badly damaged, and another fell
near Montfaucon.
A French aviator, plotting Nieu-
port monopIane, defeated a Fokker
which fell behind the German lines.
The Germans dropped shells at in
frequent intervals during the night in
the region of Avocourt, Esnes and
FromeZy
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-05-04
CONFERENCE IS ON
SCOTT AND FUNSTON MEET MEX
joan WAR MINISTER o7RE-
CON AT JuAREz.
MEET IN THE CUSTOMS HOUSE
Major General to Present U. s. De-
mands at Once Troops Guard
Street a. American Commanders
Cross international Bridge.

FL Paso, Tex, May Mai Gems.
Hugh f. Scott ami Frederick Funston
met Mexican Mlnioter of War Alvaro
Obregon in the customs house in
Juarez on Friday light.
The meeting YVES the formal pre-
liminary to the opening of the inter
national conference by which the right
of the United States troops to continue
the pursuit Of Villa and his bandits
in Mexico is to be settled.
General ObregoD, standing in a semi
circle formed by members of his staff,
all Of whom we're dressed in service
uniforms, received the American Off
GERS at the entrance to the reception
room where the conference is to be
held.
General Scott, IN civilian dress, ad-
vanced first and shook hands with
Obregon In vigorous American fash
ion, then proceeded to greet other
Mexican officers present. General
Funston followed and went through
the same formalitles.
Several other prominent Mexicans.
who had been invited to attend the
first ceremonies, including Mayor
Pristo of Juarez, were introduced.
Immediately after this, Generals Scott
and Funston went into an executive
conference with General Obregon.
This lasted an hour and General
Scott then came out and announced
that the meeting bad been purely So
cial.
From the bridge to the customs
house it is about five blocks. Sta
toned at ten PAGES along the route
on both sides of the street were Mex
ican soldiers holding their rifles at
present arms. There was no demon
stration except mild cheer at the
conclusion of a salute sounded by a
bugle corps as the procession reached
the place of the conference.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-05-04
kiIIdeer
(owechus voclferus)

Length, Ten inches. Distinguished
by its piercing and oft-repeated cry
kildes.
Range: Breeds throughout the Unit
ed States and most of Canada; win
ters from central United States to
South America.
Habits and economic status: The
killdeer is one of the best known of
the shorebird family. 1t often visits
the farmyard and commonly nests in
pastures or cornfelds. 1t is rather
suspicious, however, and on being ap-
preached takes fight with loud cries.
1t is noisy and restless, but fortunate
ly most of its activities result in
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-05-04

full Of milk over the fire to soften, add
the chicken, salt, pepper and the yolks
of three eggs, beaten. Mix we'll, then
fold in the welI-beaten whites and put
into buttered baking dish. Bake in
a moderate oven twenty minutes or
until 1t is firm. Serve at once or it
will fall.
1t is much better to entertain two
or three guests on different days than
to give large affair which upsets the
routine of the home. On the day or
the day before entertaining for an eve
ming company one might have turkey,
then the cold slice meat may be used
in various ways or served in sand
wiches for the evening.
A pineapple or Edam cheese keeps
well and is perhaps a more economical
cheese to buy unless cheese is bought
in very small quantities.
Leftover fish may be served in a
cream sauce or in a salad, making
very good dishes so that one may buy
fish, boil or bake 1t and not feel that
It is too expensive for the small fam
lily.
The following is good dinner menu
for the small family: Tomato soup,
broiled slice of fish with lemon butter,
potato balls, sliced cucumbers with
French dressing, apple pie. cheese and
coffee.
Mutton Boudins.-Take a pint of
finely chopped mutton previously
cooked. Cook together for two min
utes two tablespoonfuls of soft crumbs
and half a cupful of stock or water;
add tablespoonful of butter and the
meat nicely seasoned with salt, pepper
and onion juice and two we'll beaten
eggs. Fill into CREASED custard cups,
Set in pan of boiling water and bake
until firm. Turn out and garnish each
bOudin with parsley
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-05-04

with wholly whitish underparts that
lacks a light line over the eye
Range: Breeds throughout the Unit
ed States Except the South Atlantic
and Gulf Statesl and southern Can
ada; winters in the southern United
States and Mexico.
Habits and economic status: The
rich, bubbling song Of the familiar
little house. wren is one of the sweet
est associations connected with coun-
try and suburban life. Its tiny body,
long bill, sharp eyes, and strong feet
peculiarly adapt it for creeping into
all sorts of hooks and crannies where
lurk the insects it feeds on. A cavity
in a fence post, hole in tree, or a
box will be welcomed alike by this
busybOdy as a nesting site; but since
the advent of the quarrelsome Eng.
lish sparrow such domiciles are at
premium and the wren's eggs and
family are safe only in cavities having
entrances too small to admit the spar
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-05-04

row. Hence it behooves the farmers
boy to provide boxes the entrances
to which are about an inch In diame'er'
mailing these under gables of Arn"
and outhouses or in orchard trees
In this way the numbers Of thB useIul
bird can be increased. greaty TO the
advantage of the farmer. Grasshop-
pers, beetles, caterpillarS bugs, and
spiders are the pnncipS elements OF
its food. Cutworms, we1Sils, ticks, and
plant lice are amops the injurious
forms eaten. The Iestlings of house
wrens consume grrat quantities of in
sects.