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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-16
Rev. j. &. Duling Resigns.

Our Methodist pastor, Rev. J. G
Duling, has resigned his rastorate a,
this place and will go to Dickinson, n
D., where he has accepted like po-
sition with the Congregational church
at that place. Mr.. Duling goes to a
$4,000 church and new 8 room
parsonage with all modern equip
ments and considerable heavy furni-
ture furnished him. Rev. Duling's
resignation came as a surprise to the
local Methodists. He was getting
along so well and had made many
friends here that it will be quite a
loss to give him up. He was a fine
fellow, well liked by everyone. An
other pastor will be here in about
two weehs.-Kellerton Globe.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-16
Brethren Sunday School Notes.

Lesson for Nov 19th-From Me-
lita to Rome, Acts 2S:11-24; 3O-31.
Golden text am not ashamed of
the gospel of Christ; for it is the
power unto salvation to everyone
that eleyeth.-Romans 1:16,
The leading thought for last Sun
day was: A man is worth only as
much as he is worth to his fellow
man.
Even though the day was disagree
able our union meeting last Sunday
was we'll attended and everyone took
a great interest in the meeting. Let
us make the meeting equally as good
and interesting next Sunday. There
will be teachers training class again
next Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-16

II you or. your family are so affiict-
ed call and see me. Consultation and
examination costs you nothing.
treat successfully the cases l under
take and accept no fee from those
that cannot be successfully treated.
I have a special treatment for dis
eases OF men which l would like to
explain in person.
Piles, Fistula and Fissure treated
successfully without the use of the
knife or detention from business.
Address DIR. F. NJ. Trimmer, 700
Oakland Blvd, Chicago, ILL.,, or Knox.
vile, Iowa.
Having been bothered with piles
and nervousness for 10 years and
getting no relief I consulted and took
DR.. Trimmer's treatment. 1 can now
say after a year of hard work l am
sound and we'll.
tSigned) w. e. Elston,
Van Vert. Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-16
Bad Colds from Little sneezes Grow

Many colds that hang on all winter
start with sneeze, a sniff1e, sore
throat, tight Ghost. You know the
symptoms of colds, and you know
prompt treat nent will break them
up. Or. Kings New Discovery, with
it's soothing antiseptic balsams, has
been breaking up colds and healing
coughs of young and old for AZ years.
DR.. Kings New discovery loosens the
phlegm, clears the head, soothes the
irritated membranes and makes
breathing easier. At your druggist,
50c
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-16

THE Texas Wonder cures kidney and
bladder troubles, dissoives gravel cures;
diabetes, weak and lame backs. rheuma-
tism and all Irregularities ofthe kidneys and
bladder in beth men and women: dfnot sod
ceipt of 81. One small bottle is two months
treatment and seldom fails to perfect a cure.
Send for testimonials from this and other
States. DR.. Z. W. Hall. 1926 Olive Street,
st. Louis. Mo. Sold by druggists.-Ady.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-16

We want your business and will
give you every reasonable banking
courtesy and accommodation. Leon
Savings Bank
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-16

For Sale-On the Stone farm. 6k
miles northwest Of Leon. AZ miles
northeast Of Decatur, native lumber
OF all kinds. fence posts. split ~
sawed and stove wood. w. w. Full
enu.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
SHARP ADVANCE ON COTTON PRICES Firmness of Market Due to Favorable Turn of Lusi-
 tania Incident

New Orleans. February S.-A sudden show of strength, which almost reached the spectacular in the afternoon, was made by this cotton market today. The price was raised a quarter of a cent a pound on sustained buing, much of which came from nervous shorts. Late in the day the rumor> that British offi- cials would visit this country to try to settle the blockade controversy caused activity and put the market to level 20 to 26 points over yesterdays close.
 The market had firm tone through out, due in large measure to the more favorable turn taken by the Lusitania matter. Liverpool was much better than due when the American markets opened and initial prices were at the advance. In the early trading prices rose about 10 points. With almost no set backs the gain gradually was widened. The close was 22 to 25 points up.
 While brokers handled large volume of fresh buying and the outside public took more interest in the market than for many days past, the demand was most insistent from recent sellers who bid prices up on themselves in their efforts to cover their short commitments before the profits vanished
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
WAR RISKS ADVANCE
 COTTON PRICES
Favorable Political Advices and Steady Spot Markets
 Send Prices Upward

New York February S.-The cotton market was higher today with May con- tracts selling up to 1928, or 26 points above yesterdays final figures, and clos ing at 1926. The general list closed very steady at a net advance of from 9 to 24 points.
 The market opened at an advance of to points in response to firmness in Liverpool The strength abroad was at tributed by some local traders to reports of advances in war risks, and there was some local selling around the initial fig ures. This caused some irregularity, as it was felt that the higher insurance rates was an unfavorable feature from an export standpoint, but Liverpool showed continued strength which was taken by local bulls as indicating de- sire to attract cotton, and houses with Liverpool connections were heavy buyers here Offerings, consequently, were well absorbed, leaving the market compara- lively bare on contracts, and prices work ed up sharply into the latter trading on. reports of an easier situation in ocean freight rates out of New York, favorable political advices and reports of steady southern spot markets.
 The demand from Liverpool tapereo off after the close abroad, but houses with Liverpool connections were buyers again late in the afternoon while there was also some fresh demand from west ern and Wall street sources. The pulk of the demand, however. was attributed by traders around the ring to covering of shorts and the limited volume or offerings rendered the market sensitive to the buying movement.
 Reports from Arkansas that the Hoods were the worst in the history or the state may have contributed to the late advance which carried March contracts up to 12.O9, July to 12.40 and October to F 45 or about "A to 26 points net higher
 The market closed within point or two of the best
 The opening advance here was by no means a full response to the cables and the Liverpool buying was attributed TO covering by straddle shorts at the wider differences It was reported that ocean freight room for small lot Of cotton had been booked at a rate of $25o rom New York to Liverpool and that con siderable room was offered for March sailing out of New York at the same rate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
LIGHT TRADING ON
 STOCK EXCHANGE
Initial Dealings Indicated Firmness, Which Gave
 Way to Irregularity

New York, February S.-Much of the optimism which effected a general eleva- ton of prices yesterday was lacking to- cay, the speculative community again falling back upon the Lusitania affair and it's possible results as an excuse for depressing the list There was also some discussion regarding overnight ad- vices from London, which pointed to an- other shuffling of the political cards in the British empire. Trading was lighter and more contracted than at any recent session and utterly without public in- terest or support The meagre overturn was limited more than ordinarily to the professional element, which was plainly inclined towards the selling side.
 Comparative strength and activity was manifested by several of the independ- ent steel issues, notably Colorado Fuel Great Northern Ore, Republic Iron and Soss Sheffield Steel giving rise to fresh rumors of deals or combinations in which Midvale Steel figured.
 United States Steel was under inter- mttent pressure, regardless of favorable forecasts dealing with the corporations s January earnings and thrilled tonnage.
 Initial dealings indicated general firm ness, which soon gave way to pronounced 1rregularity in the more active issues comprising the munitions and oils groups and such rails as Canadian Pacific and Baltimore and Ohio. Losses were largely retrieved before midday but the balance of the session the market drifted idly, with an almost imperceptible downward trend.
 General news of the day was almost wholly constructive, embracing a quota tion of 2 cents for June copper, with higher prices for more immediate de- livery, and withdrawal from the market until the last quarter of the year by one of the large steel producing companies because of its inability to accept new business until that time. Another up- ward revision of prices for most steel and iron products is expected before the expiration of the current quarter
 London's moderate sales here were not reflected in exchange, sterling rates rul- ing firm, likewise francs while remit. tarces to Germany and Austria strength ened visibly.
 Bonds were irregular to heavy, with further extensive trading in Anglo French os Total sales par value aggregated s, 7s5 900.
 United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York February S.-(Special9-Iiv- erpool was sharply higher this morning, reflecting an advance in marine insur- ance rates, resulting from the Appam incident. It was also reported today that business had been done in freight room in New York for Liverpool at $26o hundred. The sharp advance in the for eign market made the differences be- tween the two markets attractive and this led to considerable buying from Liverpool in our market undolng arpi- trage transactions. Later there ap- peared to be buying of hedges by mer- chants in this market against sales made to the trade. Domestic mills are well engaged, and these sales from time to time bringing a covering demand into the contract market. The principal sell ing appeared to come from the south, but was not in sufficient volume to check the advance. which continued for some 20 points, It is probable that the purely speculative short interest has been re- duced, as a result of today's operations. Local sentiment is a good deal mixed tonight and naturally less bearish than heretofore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
HOLD FIRM
 IN PINE MARKET
Foreign Demand Causing Higher Prices for the Low
 Grade Materials

New Orleans, La, February s.-(Spe- cial.)-The last week covered by the of ficial reports of the Southern Pine as- sociation was one of no marked develop ments, slight decline in movement having taken place as compared with the preceding week, but with prices holding firm. While stocks at the mills continue to accumulate to some extent they are still considera bly below those held dur ing the later months of last year. and the situation in this respect is q normal one at this season, the effect of the winter being to keep the building de- mand from the north considerably below the average.
 Inquiries in anticipation of spring re- quirements from this source are not yet markedly in evidence, but with anything like the volume of these indicated by re- ports of building activities in sight, the increase of mill stocks at the present rate will still leave them at not more than a normal level for the spring. As a consequence, the manufacturers are generally holding the advances hereto fore made in their price lists, and al- though there is some little lack of uni- formity in the market as relic of the depressed condition of last summer, which the improved strength of the market so far has not been able to overcome, prices on the whole show a distinct improve ment. This is very apparent in the local New Orleans market, which is in close touch with the mill price situation cur rent prices being at much higher figure than a few months ago, and holding firm under moderate demand.
 In one respect the market is a peculiar one, the lower grades showing compara- lively greater increases in price than the higher grades. This Is a large part due to the fact that the purchases for account of the European warning powers have been for low grade materials rather for than the high grades which nomally con stitute the bulk of the foreign demand, and the absorption of this increased amount of low grade stock has decreased the proportion of it entoring the donles- tic market. The upper grades, however have by no means failed to feel the effect Of the general improvement in the last few months, and form their fuil normal proportion of the domestic demand.
 The export situation continues to form an important feature of the yellow pine market and as usual requirements of belligerent European governments form the principal factors of interest. The third large order from this source is now reported as on the market, being one for 2000,000 feet of yellow pine for account of the French government, which is well vouched for insofar as Inquiries being submitted for it is concerned. It is not yet announced, however, that either it or the recently reported 41, ,0O0,0 900 foot order or the 100000 portable house order has actually been placed, and it is possible that some of these will go to some other section to be filled with another wood, though they have not yet done so. At least one of them, though seems to ba assured for early placing in yellow pine, in addition to that recently placed for account of the Belgian government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Produce Market

New York, February S.-Butter steady receipts, 1896; creamery extras, 92 score, 321x@33c; creamery, higher scoring, 331s@ s4c; creamery firsts, 271a@s11ac; seconds. B @27c. Eggs unsettled; receipts, 1925; fresh gathered, extra fine, 31@32c; extra firsts, 2saS0c; firsts, N@2Sc; seconds, 24@26c; nearby hennery whites. fine to fancy. 36 @S7c; nearby browns, 3Q34c. Cheese steady: receipts, 24S1; state whole milk. flats, held specials. 1S@1sAc; average fancy. 1sc; current make specials, 17Nc; average run, 11sc. Live poultry unset tied; dressed firm; fresh killed chickens. 161A@27c; fowls. 141s@19c; turkeys, 2sc.
 Chicago, February S.-Butter firm, 231A@ aO1ac. Eggs lower; receipts. 37S2 cases; firsts, 261ac; ordinary flrsts. 2511c; at mark, cases included, 24G261ac. Potatoes, re- ceipts, 27 cars; unchanged. Poultry, alive unchanged.
 Kansas City. February s.-Butter creamery. Sic; firsts, 2sc; seconds. 27c; packing, 191ac. Eggs, firsts, 29lac; seconds, 29c Poultry, hens, 14sc; turkeys, 20c; springs, 1sc.
 St. Louis, February S.-Poultry un- changed, except turkeys, 1214@21c. Butter unchanged. Eggs, 6c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
WHEAT MARKET
 SHOWS STRENGTH.
Strength of Market Due to Decided Revival of Euro
 pean Demand

Chicago, February S.-Export de- mand of large volume gave the wheat market today an upward swing. As a result prices at the close, although un- settled, were 7s @c to 2as s@21ac net higher, with May at s1.30k @1.Sos.. and July at $1.22B. Other staples. too. showed gains-cern 1Ac to 1Aa1s.c oats IS @1Ac and provisions 7hm 271sc.
 Estimates of wheat" bought in the United States today for shipment ta Europe amounted to 100000 bushels, not including 100000 bushels recent ly taken at Portland, Ore. and not heretofore announced. It was evident almost from the start that European buying nearly certain to reach a lib- eral total, would be In order. The first sign was that Liverpool ouota- tions came virtually unchanged not- withstanding yesterdays sharn break in values here. There were also dis patches later saying that scarcity of supplies in Great Britain continued. de- spite the fact that London was having the highest prices yet on the 1915 crop. Besides the worlds available stock showed notable falling off as against d SuoSldhlidl lHCIedSe W1tn the cor responding time last year and there were advices that Greece was attempt- ing to purchase 1,500,0Oe bushels.
 Except for a brief reaction soon aft CT the opening and for another down turn just before the close, the bulls kept the wheat market on the upgrade throughout the session Lightness of receipts northwest. where an increase had been predicted, counted somewhat against the bears, and so likewise did numerous telegrams referring to wide spread covering of ice and sleet over portions of Iowa, Nebraska and Mis- souri-a condition likely to lead to se- rious crop damage. By far the great CT portion of the strength of prices. however, was due to the revival of Eu- ropean demand.
 Corn ascended with wheat and as a result of assertions that foreign countries were after corn, especially Sweden, Denmark and Holland. Favor able weather eased the market at the outset, but the influence was only transient.
 Oats took the same course as other grain. Export sales of 100000 bushels helped the advance.
 Active demand for lard put firmness into the provisions market, and much more than overcame an early setback for pork. Foreigners were said to have done at least some of the buying of lard.
 Future uuOtatiOns were as follows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
SMART EVENTS
 OF TODAY

Mrs. Connor's luncheon at the Coun- try club for Mrs. Jarnagin of Atlanta.
 Mrs. Coleman Ward entertains at luncheon for Mrs. Moxham.
 Mrs. Tardy entertains the Pettus- Roden chapter.
 Miss Paul hostess at bridge.
 Mrs. Armstrong hostess to Pelham chapter.
 Miss Williams hostess at Highland Book club. Miles school.
 Mrs. Krauss to entertain Norwood Forty-two club.
 South Highland chapter of Boys club give card party.
 Mrs. Sharplesa hostess to Wednesday Bridge club.
 Mrs Leftwich to entertain Wednes- day Auction club. Mrs. Bowling hostess to Wednesday Bridge club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Auburn Baseball Schedule

Auburn. February S.-(Special.--The Auburn baseball team will this year face comparatively easy schedule only seven series having been arranged for the 1916 team. The schedule fol- lows: March S1-April l. Marion, at Mar ion; April 7-s. University of Georgia, at Auburn; April 14-15, Georgia Tech at Atlanta; April 21-22, Mississippi A. and M. at Auburn; April 26-27. Mercer university, at Macon; May 5-6. Glenn son, at Clemson; May 12-1s. University ot Florida. at Auburn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Cotton Seed Oil

New York, February S.-Cotton seed oil was higher, particularly the March delivery, which was in demand from refiners and shorts. This strength was partially reflected in the balance of the list, aided h/ the higher ruling in lard and cotton and light crude offer fngs March closed IS points higher and later months to [ higher. Sales, 14,900 barrels. Market closed strong. Spot. 9.30@10c; February. 9.S5 O 9.75c; March, s32@9 9.aSc; April, 9.S2Q0 s.3Sc; May. s.2a@9.25c; June. S.24@s.2Sc; July, s.24Q9.25c; Auaust, 9a4Q s.25c; Sep tember, 922@9.25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
New York Futures
Port Cotton Market

New Orleans: Middling. 11.62c; receipts, ss45: exports, 5554; sales, 500; stock, 457' 'e69. Galveston; Middling, 12c; receipts, l4.- SIS: exports, S65s sales 643; stock, S45, ,lss-
 Mobile: Middling, 11.3Sc; receipts, 4f' sales, 25; stock, 29,567.
 savannah: Middling. 11.75c; receipts, 3S5: sales 400; stock, S5,34o.
 Wilrnington: Receipts, A; stock, 6o,os3
 Norfolk: Middling, 11.75c; receipts, 2OO4; sales, 64; stock, 124,S47.
 Baltimore: Receipts. 2o22; stock, 42.4
 Boston: Middling, 11.9oc; receipts, 40; exports, 100; stock, 11,6Oo. Philadelphia: Middling, l2S5c; receipts' s9; stock, 27S6. New York: Middling, 12.10c; exports, 9O0 stock, s32, ,2s6.
 Minor ports: Receipts, 5S72; exports, 5672; stock, 69.321.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Metal Market

New York, February Stopper, firmer. Electrolytic nearby $27.00@ 2S.00: June. and later. S26.C9@26.50. Iron steady and unchanged. Metal exchange quotes tin quiet Spot $41.25 bid. At London spot copper, f101 10s; futures, f1001s cleo trolytic. fl31; spot tin, f179 10s; fu- lures. f17s 5s; antimony, f125. The metal exchange quotes lead $6.13; spell ter. not quoted; at London, lead fSs; spelter, fS9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Sugar Market

New York, February S.-There was no change in the local market for raw sugar and operations were confined to Porto Rico grades, of which 15,000 bags were sold to a local refiner for prompt shipment at equal to 4.70c for centrifugal There were no sales of Cubas, but offerings were not quite so liberal as on previous days nor were the ideas of holders changed. 3Nc still being asked for prompt or nearby ship ment sugars, notwithstanding the fact that cables from London said that Great Britain was going to check inn portations of sugar in order to help the exchange situation. The lack of available freight room probably ac- counted for the firmness of holders as supplies in Cuba are rapidly increasing stocks there, according to latest ad- vices, amounting to 254.555 tons, against 163,9S1 last year. Prices for Cubas were quoted at 13-16@3 27-32c for cost and freight; 4.S3@4.86c for centrifugal and 4.06 O 4.O9c for molasses.
 In refined sugar prices remained un- changed at Sc for fine granulated There was only a quiet trade with the labor dispute still in progress.
 In futures prices were a little stead fer at the start on covering but soon eased off under scattered liquidation, prompted by the report from London that Great Britain would restrict the importation of sugar closing prices showing declines of 4 to points from last night. March sold from S.82 3.S1c, closing at 3.79c; May, 3.S2@3.86c, clos ing at s.9sc; July. 4.02@S.97c, closing at S.95c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Sugar and Cereals

Granulated sugar. 6.26 per cwt. f. O. b. Birmingham.
 Choice Rice-$55O per cwt.
 Fancy Rice-$6 per cwt. Extra Fancy-$650 per cwr.
 Crits-$2.25 per 96-lb. bag.
 Sugar is being sold by Birmingham re- tailers at from 12 to 15 pounds for s1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
New Orleans Rice Market

New Orleans, February 8.-A strong tone in rough Honduras and Japan and clean Honduras rice today while the clean grade of Japan was steady. Rough 10 S6c; millers, 6.5Sc; clean, 10.90c. Sales 4G sacks rough Honduras at S.S0c; 409 pockets clean Honduras at 41ac. Quota tions unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Kansas City Grain

Kansas City, February 8.-Wheat: No ? hard, $121 O 1.3o; No. ? red, $1.2s@1.SS. Corn: No. 2 mixed, 6S1sGSs1ac; No. 2 white, 71@71hc; No. yellow. 1@711ac. Oats: No. 3 white, 5O@52c; No. mixed, 47G481ac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Selma Cotton Market

Selma, February S.-(Special. 1.-The Selma cotton market was today quoted as follows: Good middling. 12Ac strict middlins. 12c middling. 11%c; strict low middling. 11Ac; low middling, 10%c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Society
(Continued from Page six.)

Claude Zuber. Mrs. James Bonnyman, Mrs. w. s. Webster.
 The associate members are Mrs. Hubert Scruggs, Mrs. Stanley Slater, Mrs. c. W. Lokey, Mrs. Hale Tarrant.
 The honorary members are Mir and Mrs. c. F. Markell, Madame Elford, Miss Lu- cile Douglass, Mrs. R. A. Cunningham. Other guests were: Miss Musgrove of Jasper, Mrs. Coleman Ward of Pittsburg, Mrs Relic of south Alabama and Miss Helen MacIean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Fish

Fish
 Wholesalers Selling Price Perch-8lac. Salt Water Trout-120121hc. Red Snapper-10c in bbl. and He in smaller lots. Gray Snapper-61ac. Mullet-Sc. Shrimp-12c. Spanish Mackerel-121a@15c. Sheephead-s1sc. Oysters-Medium, $1s0; select. sl.5o per gallon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-09
Dry Goods Market

markets were firm and active today. Yarns firm. Raw silk continued high. Export trade is hampered greatly by shipping conditions, and many orders for cotton goods have been passed be- cause of inability to arrange shipping dates in advance. er