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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17
CALLED BY DEATH.
Mrs. Clarence Thiessen, Esteemed
Lady, Passes Away.

HAJg cScNo TNT0Jf
The following three items are clip
ped from three different issues of thu
Lewiston idaho Tribune. concerning
the death of former highly respect
ed HALEY lady:
Mrs. Clarence Thiessen died yester-
day afternoon shortly before O'Clock
at st Joseph's hospital following an
operation for complications She was
first stricken about six days ago. but
her condition did not assume a serious
aspect until the past two days. Mr..
/ Thiessen went into the Salmon river
country with government surveyors
about two weeks ago and could not
be reached until yesterday afternoon
and did not reach Lewiston until last
night.
Mrs. Thiessen was formerly Miss
Ingabo stockslager, daughter of Judge
c. o. Stockslager. formerly Of the
Idaho supreme court, and spent her
childhood in south Idaho at HALEY.
After finishing the public schools she
school and was graduated by that in
stitution in 1902. Following her grad
uation she was engaged in teaching at
Asotin and later in the Lewiston pub
lie schools and was united in mar
riage with Clarence Thiessen in June, |
1905. During her years of residence
at HALEY Mrs. Thiessen endeared her
self to both the young people and her |
elders in such a manner that the |
friendships have been enduring. AS
a student at the state normal she was
popular with faculty members and
the confidence of her superiors and
associate teachers and the love of the
in her classes.
Since her marriage Mrs. Thiessen
spent most of her time in Lewiston,
he family residence being for a per-
cd, however on a homestead on the
upper Snake river She possessed
hose qualities of character that won
or her the highest regard of friends
nd acquaintance.
She is survived by her husband and
our children, the eldest being 10
ears of age, and the youngest one
ear old; her father. a brother, los
oe Stockslager, and two half broth
rs, Leslie and William Stockslager. /
Ter father and brother will arrive
rom south Idaho at APO o'clock this
fternoon and the funeral arrange
lents will not be made until after 4
heir arrival.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17

I As the significance of the west in
the recent national election begins TO
get deeper and deeper into the minds
OF men in the east the greater will
be their surprise and chagrin. For
years the east has held the west In a
sort OF big brother contempt. in a
general way. but In a business way
the eastern manufacturing centers
was but a question Of time until the
unlimited undeyeloped resources OF the
west would make 1t the great rival OF
the east. And In smooth insidious and
cunning ways the east began playing
It's hand TO strangle the development
OF the west. when the forest service
was first organized with Clifford PIN
chote az its head a deliberate and de-
termined effort was put forth to use
the new department to tie up the re-
sources Of the west as far as posi-
BILE The drastic rules and regulations
Installed by Pinchote. no matter what
his intentions were, could have but
one effect. 10 tie up the resources Of
he west There are probably fifty diff
'erent laws passed by congress during
he first few years operation Of the
orest service which were designed to
ut the strange hold Pinchote was
putting on western development, ev-
ny one OF which he proceeded to null
ny by department rulings. The Unit
d States land laws. the reclamation !
ervice and every branch Of the gov
rnment were used by the plotters
or the same purpose. Why. do you I
now. that at one time some ten years G
reat lava beds OF the Snake river VAL
" were Withdrawn from market az u
OAL LANDS. Just how 1t were pos a
ble for coal to exist under a thous- v
nd feet OF lava that had poured in =
moulten mass over the valley thou [
md ages after the last coal forma-
on no one at Washington tried to
Splain. but II took several years work
4 the part of our congressman to get
TAT land back on the market. But
spite Of all these handlcaps the -
est kept on developing at such .,
ipid rate that It held the balance OF
,wer In the recent national election. d,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17
OBITUARY..

Lawrence Garner was born in Bay
field. Wisconsin. Dec. IA. 1897 and died
at Twin Falls. Idaho. Nov. 6. 1916.
Funeral services were held at Sho-
shone Wednesday. Nov. S. and burial
took place in the Shoshcne cemetery.
During the past two years he has re-
sided with his parents on the Stiffler
rench. miles west of Shoshone He
leaves to mourn his loss. his parents.
four sisters and five brothers.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17
The 100000 HAND.

1t took Skoygaard thirty years to
make this hand. Incessant training
and the Unborn soul of the artist
fashioned 1t. To the ordinary eye il
Is not very different from other well
developed hands. Yet it has the pow
err almost automatically to express
through the violin the exquisite beau
ty and marvellous tone-pictures which
the player feels and sees as he inter-
prets the work of the masters. AS
an investment represents a mans life
work. But 1t represents, too, the in
born gift which no money can buy.
That is why it is insured for fifty
thousand dollars.
BAUGH THEATER WE'D. NOV. 22.
Prices 25c, SOC, 75c, $100
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17
Feminine Diplomacy.

Il spoke a few words with Mrs
Dubwaite this morning." Mrs. Gadde.
said.
And what did you sayY' Mr. Cad
der asked.
"Oh. raved about her gown and
told her how well she was looking"
My"
IF am not invited to the old
frump's next reception it won't he my
fault - Birmingham Age Herald
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17

II made a hole in five strokes this
morning. announced the new golfer
triumphantly
That's nothing" said the other golf
er. who was even newer Il invariably
make hole with every stroke. can
never hit the ground in the same place
twice. - Boston Transcript.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17
cAsD OF THANKS

The Study Club wishes to expires.
thanks to the citizens of Shoshone for
their generous donations of both books
and money on Library Tab Day
Study Club of Shoshone.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17
A DAY FOR OTHER THINGS

The summer is over, a bountiful har-
vest garnered. and what more appro-
pirate than a joyous visit with friends
As an aid to you, our week end and
Sunday reduced rates are at your dis
posal ask about them Agent o 81
Ms IT
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17
MlohIaan Goes for Huahes.

Detroit, Nov. S.-Democratic State
Chairman Stevenson conceded Mich
gan to Hughes by "a normal republ
can majority" Michigan is normally
republican by 100000.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17

Il Il magnificent spectacle 10 see
the voting strength of one hundred
millions ~ free people on a certain
day turn aside and register decree
which j. 20 govern q great nation for
four years 70 come Could one from
celestial aeropiane watch the pan
Drama below as Fhe picture began
al dawn 70 take form ~ the white
cllffs OF Maine and moving westward
following the sun ana keeping com
pany with the hours" until the ahad
ows come In from the western ocean (
and shuts out the picture BE would {
say. Surely the voice OF the people 4
la the voice Of God"
II all we're Intelligent. all kindred
b. sincere patriotism; II tho thought
10 every soul was. the very best pos
sibie must be done for our country
10 insure no cause for complaint; the
best for rich and poor. Tor the iowly
and the high alike; Il would be
certificate of character TO the nation
]
To think that little pieces Of paper /
can DO 10 directed that they in the
aggregate are more fpowerns than
The miEhtlesi army that waa ever mar {
shaiied. that they Ia truth become /
the arbiterH OF nations immediate
destiny and giye direction 10 events |
that may punetuGte history for a /
thousand years. - most impressive
thought. and one IL saddened BY the q
knowledge that not half OF those 20 !
whom IL n given realize 80 fun algnl- .
ficanco or what may be the result I
OF their use OF tho mighty privilege r
Tho comfort Is that God IL watch
ing ana that through that ballot Is a
faverits way for Him 20 work. and
that The DEGREES entered BY them may
DO Ills DEGREES.
II takes on new sanctity as We look p
across tho sea and note the destruc- q
tion going on there. and inatinctiyciy p
know thas could the same means be u
rcsorted % there 10 decide whether II
the devastation so on. or halt be
called and an appeal 10 reason be o.
submitied. ealmf would come at n
once and Europe would begin to bind Il
up her wounds. a
This fact Is 40 manifest that those n
who are directing the carnage and n
heaping up the deaolation ought 10 "
DO thinking OF u and asking them al
selves how long before the people at d
some may arise and demand H. al
Bu, the two pictures. the one OF al
he millions struggling IN "a deathlock b,
ringing before unheard Of lnatru- IN
nents q death TO bear 20 Increase the IN
arnage. through the lust OF murder CT
hat has come down through the wild or
lcaEt instinct that stiii finds It's be
erns In the souls OF men: and the sh
pectaclo ON our side where the ball va
II has been substituted for the
word. and through which the viii OF pc
&c people finds expression. Is the OF
lost impressive spectacle OF this year II
-ceodwln's Weekly. ON
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17

Teacher-What do you know about
Washington crossing the Delaware:
Boy-Nothing. una am The boy skip
ped us on our raper this morning.
Boston Globe.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17

See the Lincoln Loan and Title Co.
Inc Shoshone. Idaho for farm loans
and the best abstracts. The Oldest
set OF abstract books in Lincoln coun-
~ O1S-tf
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1916-11-17

See Miss Annie driving that carr
She told me she got 1t at half price"
"At her old tricks. | see--still driv
ing a bargain. Boston American.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Stewart and DR..
and Mrs. j. w. Rowell returned last
Thursday from two weeks visit with
Judge and Mrs. G. S. Robinson at
their summer home at Spirit Lake.
They also visited at Eldora and
Charles City on the way home, and
at Charles City were privileged to
make a trip through the pig Hart
Parr Tractor Co., factory, who have
contracts for s6,0OO,0O0 worth of
shells for the English army. The
shells are cast at Pittsburgh, Penna.,
shipped in the rough to St. Charles,
where they are turned down and the
copper bands put on them, making
finished 90 shells, which are shipped
to England to be loaded at their ar
senals and used by the allied armies.
Two Englishmen were there inspect
ing every shell. The Hart-Parr Co.
have their own machinery for doing
this work, made in their factory, and
it is said are doing the best work of
this kind of any factory in America.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Floyd Smith, of Eden township, re-
turned last week from trip to
Broadview, Montana, where he visit
ed his brother-in-law, Emmett Gore,
a former we'll known resident of De-
catur county, and brought back with
him samples of Emmett's crop, which
he left at The Reporter Office so that
people could see what they are rails
ing out there. The samples include
wheat, oats, millet, alfalfa and jap
anese rice, the seed for the latter be-
ing worth a dollar a pound, and En-
nett has a half acre of it which is
making fine crop and he expects to
realize considerable money from it, as
the seed is in great demand.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

We are in receipt of letter from
Mrs. P. H. Sullivan, requesting us to
chaige the address of their Reporter
from Rollinsville, Colorado, t. Boul-
der, Colorado. Mrs. Sullivan left
here couple of weeks ago, expecting
to enjoy vacation trip through Col
orado with Mr. Sullivan, but he was
taken i'll and was operated upon for
appendicitis at the University hospi-
tai, about an hour before Mrs. Sulli-
van arrived. His condition was SER
ious and he has been in a dangerous
condition, but is now somewhat i'm
proved and they are hoping that the
worst is over
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Harry Statzell on Monday purchas-
ed the interest of M. S. Jones in the
poultry and produce house of Jones
& StatZell, and will continue the
business at the same location. Mr.
Jones has not decided on his future
vocation, but he will not be out of
business long.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

d. M. Stirling, local editor of the
Corydon Democrat, was in Leon last
Thursday, distributing advertising
matter for the big Corydon fair which
will be held Sept 4th to Sth. They
will have aeroplane fights, auto polo,
and big racing during the fair, as
we'll as many other attractions. non.
E. T. Meredith, democratic candidate
for governor, will speak at the fair
on Wednesday, Sept. 9Th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

All students expecting to attend
the Decatur City High School during
the coming year are requested to call
at the school house, Friday and Sat
urday, September l and 2, to enroll
and arrange their work.
Elmer E. Menefee,
Superintendent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Floyd Brown, an expert garage
man from Greenfield has accepted a
position in the repair department at
the Estes & Co. garage. Mr.. Brown
has already demonstrated that he
knows his business and will give spec
ial attention to repair work Of all
kinds
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Remember, ladies, that Keller &
Pryor will have their fall millinery
opening on Thursday, Friday and Sat-
urday, Sept. 7th, 9Th and 9th, and
they will show you the finest line of
new millinery ever brought to Deca-
tur county. Make no arrangements
which will interfere with you attend
ing this big millinery opening for it
will be worth your while. A cordial
invitation to every lady to attend,
and you'll be made welcome.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Mr.. and Mys. G. E. Henderson re-
turned from Davis City Monday,
where Mrs. Henderson was taken a
couple of weeks previous to be oper-
ated upon, but her condition was such
that the operation could not be per-
formed. Her many friends will be
pleased to learn that she is somewhat
improved, although still unable to
sit up, and was brought home on a
cot
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

For Sale-Residence property in
Leon, one block from paving, u
block of ground, room house and
other good out buildings, lots of fruit,
fine location, price very reasonable.
H. S. Jenkins, Leon, Iowa. 49,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31
George Chastain, who has been EN-.

George Chastain, who has been en-
ployed for couple of years at Bell
& Painters drug store, while con-
tinuing his studies in the Leon High
School, resigned his position last
week. George graduated in June,
and will teach the Poland school
near Grand River the coming year.
He has received a state certificate,
which is unusual for person who
has just graduated. Harvey Post,
formerly employed in Robinson's
drug store at Davis City, has taken
the position made vacant by Mr..
Chastain's resignation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

A. R. Wilson and family, of Hep
Ter, Kansas, motored here last week
for visit with numerous relatives
and old friends, the distance from
Hepler to Van Vert being 335 miles
and they made the trip in two days
very easily, although they travelled
the first thirty miles in mud.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

We have a bin OF Illinois lump
coal in building on the railroad
right of way. We wish to vacate this
building and move it to our own
ground, to save transferring we offer
you this coal while it lasts for thresh-
ing purposes at $4.25 per ton.
Biddison Coal and Grain Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

w. c. Cozad, of Morgan township,
drove to Leon Sunday in his new auto
and took his son, Floyd H. Cozad and
family, and his brother-in-law, Hen
ry Bright and daughter, Miss Ida,
down to the farm where they spent
a pleasant day, Mr.. Cozad driving
them home that evening
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Don't use common drop cords for
your electric lights. Select an at
tractive fixture from the many dis
played in the special fixture room at
t! e Leon Electric Company's office. l.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Order cut bowers and Aorat de.
signs from O. E. Hall, local agent OF
Lozier, OF Des Moines, at The Re
porter office. Orders sent by phsne
or mail, but order as early 40 posi-.
hiA
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Do you know that the muscles that
move the eye around in it's socket are
some times the cause of as much
eye strain as faulty vision. This is
known as muscular asthenopia. But
Ter, the jeweler and optometrist, al
ways tests the muscles as we'll as the
vision. Examination free.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

The Leon Electric Company has
the finest display room in this part of
the state for showing electric light
fixtures. The fixtures are beauties
and are priced very low. 1t would
pay you to see them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31
Money to loan on some good farms
Leon Savings Bank.

The next big event after the circus
Will be the big. fail millinery opening
at Keller & Pryor's store on Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18th,
Sth and Don't miss it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Webb Sipherd, of
Grand River, Iowa, spent Wednesday
and Thursday of last week at the
home of Mrs. Emma F. Woods. Mr..
and Mrs. Sipherd and family will
move to this city the first of oeptem-
Der. They have purchased John Con-
ats property in the southwest part
of the city and will make it their
home Herald.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

C. S. Guilford brought to The Re-
porter Office Monday morning stalk
of pop corn from his garden on which
there are five ears, and he says that
many of the stalks have from three
to four ears on them. That is yield
ing pretty good, but Mr.. Guilford is
an exceptionally good gardener.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

j. w. Long loaded his household
goods the first of the week and his
family leaves this week for Ames,
where they will make their future
home, having purchased property
there. They go to Ames SO that their
son Dewey can attend college there.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

For Sale-My property in Decatur
consisting of six lots, nice orchard OF
all kinds of fruit, eight room house,
good barn and other good out-build-
ings, also two good wells. Will sell
this property or trade it on a small
farm. Mrs. Alpha Woodland, Deca-
tur Iowa 3-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Notice. have recently bought the
barber shop in Pleasanton, Iowa, and
am prepared to do first-class work.
Call on us when in town.
Sat S. A. Mitchell, proprietor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Wallace and
daughter, Bertha May, returned Fri
day from an axto trip to st. Joe,
where they visited with Mr.. Wallace's
sister, Miss Ida, for few days. Tom
says the Jefferson Highway is a
mighty fine road all the way, but get
ting pretty dusty.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry A. Mayer and
his sister, Mrs. H. II. Rosenthal, OF
Chicago, came in yesterday ana will
visit with their father, Mr.. M. Mayer
and many old friends until Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

An information was filed Monday
before the insane commission against
Mrs. Carrie Guilford Gardner, and
they issued an order that she be TAX
en- to Clarinda for treatment, and she
was taken there yesterday by sheriff
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

: j. Wesley Chew returned from Des
Moines Tuesday evening with a new
Oldsmobile Eight touring car, and he
thinks he has found the best car on
the market.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31
Swift's tankage for sale by the Bid
olson Coal and Grain Co.

For Sale-On account of moving
away | will sell boz case, writing
desk, sanitary couch, gasoline range
and kitchen cabinet. apply at resi-
dence. Mrs. w. {. Stempel
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

For Sale-Residence property on
south Main street, six room house in
good repair. City water and cleo
trio lights. Address ]. B. McEndree,
213 Market street, Marshalltown,
Iowa A7-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Lost-On Sunday night, the road
from Des Moines to Leon. The finder
is requested to return to Geo. 7. Ogil-
vie or G. B. Price, and they will tell
you how they happened to lose it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

We have some 5 per cent money for
choice farm loans. Farmers & Trad
erS State Bank,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. T. l. Allen and
daughter Velma, Mr.. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Allen, of Lamont, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Allen and son Dale, of Da-
Wis City, were in Leon Monday in
two autos, enroute to Des Moines u
spend few days at the State Fair.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

For Sale--On account of moving
away, my Leon residence property on
north Main street. w. G. Stempel,
1921 Santa Fee Avenue, FIT. Madison,
Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Get our prices on timothy seed b )
fore selling. Biddison Grain Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Leavitt Cozad, a we'll known farm.
er, of Morgan township, is very sick
with typhoid fever
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

With his new instruments and up
to-date methods and the training nee
essary to pass the Iowa state board
examination, Butler, the optometrist,
is prepared to take away that cloudi-
ness of vision, and those headaches
due to eye strain. Examination free.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Can room two school girls, Apply
Box 226, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Miss Angie Cozad departed Tues
day for Allison, Iowa, where she will
teach the coming year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

j. NJ. Pickering repairs sewing ma
chimes, guns and door locks.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Wanted-A place to work by. boz
who will attend Leon High School
.Reah Robson, DeKalb, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Lost-A lady's PURGE between Van
Vert and my place ~ miles south
east of Van Vert. Reward for re-
|sturn to The Reporter office or to me.
ss.se A. T. Adrain.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

The Leon Savings sank IS prepar-
ed to make some good farm loans at
reasonable rates.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Found-A physicians case, which
the owner can secure at The Report
er office by paying for this notice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Lost-During Chautauqua, three
small keys on white RI )bon. Reward
for return to The Reporter Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

l am prepared to do all kinds OF
light hauling and delivering. Guy
Smith, Phone SO.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Hay Wanted-We want to buy a
load of hay. Farquhar & Sons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31
THE LEON REPORTER, THURSDAY, AUGUST 81 1915.

For Rent-Furnished rooms. Hen
rietta Vogt.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

For Rent-Room for school boys.
MIS-. Sllas Whistler. 2-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

Swift's tankage for sale by the Bid
olson Coal and Grain Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31

There was magnificent display of
northern lights visible last Saturday
evening, the aurora borealis being the
most brilliant seen here for many