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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19
ON GOOD ROADS.

Harding is at his best when try
ing to fool the people on the road
question. On May 18th he wrote to
C. D. Cass of Waterloo: LET the
people of given locality vote on the
proposition of taxes or bonds and If
they can afford either they will build
the roads"
Then on August 18th at Oakland
he said: II don't want to turn the
people loose to vote bonds for roads
for my children to pay in the fu-
ture"
Harding voted for Senate File AL
in 1911 providing for special coun-
ty road tax levy Of 2 mills and a
special township road levy of 4 mills
upon all property outside OF the lin
it's of incorporated municipalities.
9 He also tried to prevent the enact
ment of the automobile income tax
law which provides for the expepdl-
ture Of the county's share of the IL
cense fund upon the country roads.
He voted for the only law ever passed
in Iowa providing for the paving OF
country roads. This was in 1909
and it is provided that not less than
half Of the cost of this paving should
be assessed to the farmer.
Is he fooling you or the other fell
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19
ON HOME RULE.

Harding now says he is opposed to
centralized government but in 1911
he voted for the Crist public utilities
commission bill, II. F. 80, which
gave public service corporations per-
petual franchises and took away
from cities and towns the right to
regulate rates.
Harding in 1909 introduced bill
for tax law investigating commits
sion and a similar bill in 1911. The
same year bill was passed for
commission to Investigate taxes, but
the report recommending perma-
uent tax commission was knocked
out by the protest of 100000 farm
ers.
Harding at Ottum.va, May 6, 1915,
said, "This highway commission is
an example OF government by COM
mission, which we have been adopt
ing. am opposed to government by
commission"
Yet Harding said at Forest City,
August 80, 1916: II am not opposed
to the state highway commission, but
believe that much of the red tape
should be cut out"
Is he fooling you or the other fell
low?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

Realizing that women are entitled
to some consideration in public at
fairs, the democrats of Decatur coun7
ty have nominated lady for the Of
flee of county recorder, one of the
two county Offices which ladies are
eligible to fill in Iowa. The nominee
is Mrs. Mabel Judd Arnold, of Gar
den Grove, one of the finest little
ladies in the whole state of Iowa, a
native of Decatur county, and a lady
who is regarded with the highest es-
TEEN by all who know her. Mrs.
Judd has been teacher in the Gar
den Grove schools for number of
years, and in her home township,
Garden Grove, she is being support
ed by practically everybody, and she
deserves their support, for, she is
and well qualified for the Of
flee which she is seeking.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

A. T. (Ang, Weldon, the demo-
cratic candidate for county treasur-
err, is one Of the Oldest residents OF
Decatur county, having been born
here when this county was pretty
wild country. He has resided in De-
catur county for more than half a
century, and no man has ever been
heard to say thing against him. He
is one of those good men whose word
is as good as a government bond, and
he believes in doing his duty in ev-
cry instance. Vote for Ang Weldon
for county treasurer, and you'll be
satisfied with the manner in which
the treasurer's Office is conducted
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

For members of the board Of sup
ervisors the democrats have noml-
mated two sterling farmers, w. II.
Golfer, of Decatur City, for the term
beginning January 1, 1917, and E. j.
Wilson, of Woodland township, for
the term beginning January l, 1918.
They are ideally located and are both
men who have been successful In the
management of their private bust
ness affairs. AS members OF the
board of supervisors they would exer-
else the greatest care in paying out
the money of the taxpayers, and see
that they got value received in every
instance. They should both be elect
ed this year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

Charles Kelley, the democratic
candidate for clerk Of the district
court, is the right man for this Of
flee. He is a fine penman, SPLEEN
did young man, and one who would
be accommo dating and courteous to
all who have business to transact in
the clerks office. Over around Grand
River they all say there is no finer
young man in the community, and he
is making friends wherever he goes
in all parts of the county. Non't
forget to vote for Kelley for clerk:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

The farmers of Iowa are the big
taxpayers, and they should have more
representation the state legislature.
The democrats have nominated
candidate, Mr.. Frank A. CARRIER, who
has followed farming all his life. He
has been resident Of Decatur coun-
w all his life and is a man who has
studied the needs Of both the farmers
and the people in general. He would
be valuable man in the legislature,
and unless all signs fail, he is going
to be elected to represent Decatur
county by big majority. Just size
of the candidates, and make up your
mind as to which will best represent
YOU, and you cannot fail to decide in
favor of Mr. CARRIER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

Experience is very necessary in
the county attorneys office if the
criminal court costs are to be kept
down. Geo. w. Baker, the democrat
ic candidate for county attorney, has
had years Of experience in this ONCE,
and is regarded as one OF the best
prosecuting attorneys in the state OF
Iowa. The people are familiar with
his record as county attorney and he
stands squarely on his record in ask
ing for the votes of the taxpayers OF
decatur county
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

Decatur county never had a better
or more efficient county auditor than
Walter Osborn, who is a candidate
for a second term. He has filled the
office in a highly satisfactory man
ner to everybody, attending faith
fully to his duties. He should by all
means be rewarded with a second
term, and the indications are that the
voters are going to see that he re-
mains as county auditor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

wish to announce to the voters of
Decatur county that am candidate
on the democratic ticket for the Of
flee of state senator from the 5th
senatorial district composed of
Union, Ringgold and Decatur coun-
ties. l am making an active canvass
of the district but the time is short
and it will be impossible for me to
see you all l therefore ask every
one to remember my candidacy and
assist me in securing the election. l
am meeting with much encourage
ment and wish you would consider
this advertisement as a personal So
licitation of your vote and influence.
"A. Stephenson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For President
WOODROW WILSON,.
For Vice President
THOMAS R. MARSHALL.
For Member Congress 8th District
H. B. BRACEWELL.
For Governor
ED T. MEREDITH.
For Lieutenant Governor
JAS. J. DOTY.
For Secretary of State
VIM. G. MOTH.
Tor State Auditor
JOHN B. KEEFE.
For State Treasurer
HERMAN P. HANSON.
For Attorney General
JOHN T. GARRISON.
: For Railway Commissioner
JOHN P. MANATREY
For Representative
F. A. CARRIER.
For County Auditor
WALTER OSBORN.
For Treasurer
A. T. WELDON.
For County Clerk
CHAS. KELLEY.
For Sheriff
JOHN A. FULTON.
For County Attorney
GEO. w. BAKER.
For County Recorder
MABEL JUDD ARNOLD.
For County Coroner
DIR. J. B. HORNER.
For Supervisor, 1917 Term
w, H. Golfer.
For Supervisor, 1918 Term
E, J. WILSON,.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

After all the complaints Of candi-
date Hughes and the railroad COM
panies about "confiscation OF prop
erty,' the highest price of the year
in railroad stocks was during the 80
days following the passage of the g.
hour law.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

Mr.. Hughes dislikes the federal
banking and currency law which will
prevent panics. He does not like the
child-labor law that will prevent the
dwarfing of the bodies and minds OF
boys and girls in the factories. he
is against the eight-hOur law which
is so distaste full to the railroad man
ayers. Apparently the only thing that
he would like to see is Charles f.
vasion Hughes president.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

If Wilson is defeated, the sinister
powers that formerly ruled the coun-
try from Wall Street will again take
the helm. If Wilson wins, special IN
tersts will get just what they have
been getting for three years and a
half. Wall street, naturally, is Tor
Hughes. 1t is up to you, MI. COM
mon People.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

The repub leans appeal 10 the
farmer with a vague promise OF pro-
tective tariff. The democrats have re-
leased them from the clutches OF
usurers by means of the rural credit
law. AS in many other cases, it is a
question of hay promise as against
concrete performance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19
Genial John Fulton is making

Genial John Fulton is making a
great race for the office OF sheriff.
Johns friends are legion in every
part of the county. He is self
made young man, and one who enjoys
the confidence and esteem OF every
body. He will make an ideal sheriff.
See that he gets a good big vote in
your precinct on election day, and he
will be elected by a good majority,
but his friends will have to work
to accomplish this result.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

With Hughes and Roosevelt en-
deavoring to force the country into
war, Woodrow Wilson will continue
to stand as he has always stood for
the preservation of American honor
by peaceful methods if possible, by
war if that prove the necessary re-
sort
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

1t ill-becomes Leslie M. haw-
under whom as secretary OF the
treasury the panic of 1907 developed
with 100000 1000 of failure llabll-
ities-to attack the Federal Reserve
Act, which is insurance against the
Shaw type Of panics. He is follow
ing the example Of his 100 per cent
prototype Hughes, who has declared
war on all the Wilson progressive
measures.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

Tongue-tied and without word OF
promise for any specific relief, Mr..
Hughes campaigns with hammer.
The Knockers Union ought to bar
him for violating the eight-hour day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

If Americanism means anything 1t
means honesty, frankness and sim
cerity in dealing with all public mat
tiers. Mr.. Hughes talks of American
ism, but he doesn't tell the people
what he would do.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

Montana farmers are the first to
realize on the farm loan act. They or
ganized a strike against high bank
ing rates and agreed to borrow no
money except through their own farm
loan associations under the Federal
Loan Act. The banks got busy and
reduced rates-Which never happen
ed in good old republican days.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

If the worst Mr.. Hughes can say
against the administrators Mexican
policy is that it decreed Huerta's
Punishment, then most OF us aren't
going to become unduly excited
Wichita (Kansas) Eagle Qnd..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

Wilson has done more than any
other president. Hughes complains
that he has done most things wrong.
But Hughes does not say what ne
would have done.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

The democratic county ticket this
year is one of the strongest ever
placed before the voters OF Decatur
county, and no excuses nave 10 pe
made for any candidate on the ticket.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

Those who charge the brave man
in the White House with coWardice,
are themselves the most contemplate
of cravens-too cowardly to fight
fair.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

Business is better now than 1t ever
was before in the United States. But
that is why some republicans want
change
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

We still wait for Hughes to say
that if he had been president in 1914
there wouldn't have been any war in
Europe Schenectady IN. I'D Ca
Zette.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

Other presidents than wilson nave
talked about square deal. wilson
has lived it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

Nobody knows how Hughes stands
on any vital question of the day
not even which crowd of unneutral
supporters he intends to throw down.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-10-19

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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-16
STRIKERS VOTE
: ON AGREEMENT

San Francisco, July 15.-Members
OF the stevedores' union today took
a secret ballot on proposal accept
ed by committees representing the
stevedores and employers which, II
ratified by the union, will bring a
resumption OF work Tuesday morn
ing. The agreement provides that
the men work under the old scale
and conditions until compromise
scale is drafted at conferences be-
ginning August /. No matter when
completed, the new scale will become
effective from August /. Both sides
made concessions.
Immediately upon ratification OF
the agreement by local longshore-
men, Federal Mediator White will try
to work out the same form Of settle
ment at all coast ports.
Expressions by officials and mem
bers OF the unions involved indicated
today that the strikers would accept
the compromise by big majority.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-16
CINCINNATI MAY
TRADE WILLIAMS

New York, July 15.-Garry Herr
mann. president of the Cincinnati
neds. will present to the directors OF
that club, probably on Monday,
proposition of naming Christy
Mathewson manager. Following a
conference with President Hemp
stead Of the Giants, it was reported
Hermann would go back to Cincin-
natl for authority from the directors
to trade Charles Herzog, present
manager of the Reds, to the Giants
for Mathewson. The deal, as 1t now
stands, also involves the trading Of
Outfielder Williams of the Reds for
Third Baseman Bill McKenchie and
Outfielder Rousch now Of the Giants,
It is understood. "t
Mathewson has long desired to be
a manager. His arm, which for more
than Is years has been McGraw's
main reliance, has now gone back.
McGraw needs Herzog badly. It Is
understood the tentative agreement
with Hermann provided for the
recalling Mathewson at the end OF
two years II they so desired.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-16
RESTA IS winner N
OF BIG AUTO RACE

Omaha, Neh,. July i5,--omaha's
second annual automobile derby,
which began at 1880 this afternoon,
was witnessed by only $500 specta.
tors. The race was for l50 miles
and purse OF $4,000. A 50-mile
free-for-all was scheduled to follow
the big race.
The result OF the 150-mile auto
mobile derby was: 'Resta, nrst; NIL
ton, second: Mulford. third.
Resta's time was 1:3l:27. Aver
age time. 9s.35 miles an hour. new
worlds record for mile and quarter
board track.
Mulford's average time for the tirst
100 miles was 101.37 miles an hour.
Jack Gable drove his Burman spe-
cial to the dirt In the S0th lap. He
and MechanIcain McGrath jumped be-
fore the car turned over.
Dan Colombo. mechanician for
Alvo FranchI. suffered a fracture OF
the left hip bone and severe bruises
about the head this afternoon shortly
after the start OF the 150-mlle auto
mobile derby. when Franchi's Pusun
car left the track and crashed
through the fence. He is expected to
recover. Franchl was uninjured.
Hughey Hughes. driving a DeLage
car, went over the bank and through
the fence soon after the start OF the
5O-mIle automobile race at the speed
way here this afternoon.
Hughes walked out OF the wreck
age practically unhurt. but Bole
Moore. his mechanIclan. was badly
hurt and was taken to the hospital.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-16
WOMAN AND BABE ARE
HUNTED IN sISKIYOU

Medford, July 15.-A sheriff's
posse Of so men today is searching
the Siskiyou mountains near the
Oregon-California state line for a
young woman with newborn baby.
The posse started out following the
report OF a miner from Yreka, pros
pecting In the hills. He declared
ne came upon lonely cabin in the
woods. The door was locked, but
he heard a woman groaning within.
He broke in and found young wo-
man and a baby Just born. She told
the miner not to call for help or she
would leave. He started for the
nearest settlement several miles
away. When he returned with aid
she was gone. Descriptions Of the
young woman have been sent broad
cast. ~.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-16
10000 PEOPLE SEE
AMERICAN DERLf RUN

Chicago, July 15.-The sport OF
kings came back to the middle west
today and found between 35. 900 and
$4,000 race-mad Chicagoans ready
to welcome II. Before post time for
the first time at the Hawthorne track.
miles of automobiles were lined up
along the roadways, waiting for a
chance to move up and into the park
Ing place.
The crowd, drawn by the feature
event. the $4,000 American derby
was as great or larger than that at
tending any Of the old derbies before
the lid was clamped on twelve years
ago.
There was little private betting
at the track this afternoon, but none
in the open.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-16
FOUR MEXICAN BANDITS
CONDEMNED TO DEATH

Laredo. Texas. July i5,--The four
Mexican bandits--Arco. Reyes, San.
chez and cerda--trIed here for the
murder OF Corporal VIM. oberlies.
one OF the soldiers killed In the San
ignacio raid last month. were con-
victed and given the death penalty
this afternoon. The Jury was ont all
night.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-16
SENATOR FAILS TO BLOCK
NAVY YARD EQUIPMENT

Washington, July ts,--sena,or
Weeks. Massachusetts,. this afternoon
was defeated in an attempt to pre-
vent Immediate equipment Of the
Puget Sound, Norfolk. Philadelphia
and Boston navy yards for battle
shin construction. His motion to re-
consider action taken yesterday nav
orable to those yards was beaten.
3s to 16.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-16

Spokesmengqof the coast district gof
the longshoremen's union strongly
endorse the proposition.
The movement of all bonded
freight along the water front was
resumed today, 1t was announced, in
an agreement reached by the collector
Of the port and the employees and en-
ployers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-16
AUTHORIZE PROBE
OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

Washington. July 15.--After both
leaders. Kitchln and Mann. had
shown their hostility to the measure,
the house this afternoon passed tn,
Newlands bill fory an Investigation
Of the railroads and other publi'
utilities OF the country. with a view
to new legislation. The vote wal
viva voce. N
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-16

were Joined In the bonds Of matri-
mony, the Reverend Melville T. Wire
officiating.
The rooms were tastefully decor
ated with roses and ferns. The bride
was beautifully dressed In cream
colored silk and carried n shower
bouquet OF bride roses. and was at
tended by dainty little Ramona
Crouch as flower girl. The groom
wore conventional black. The we'd
ding march was played by Miss Opal
Hitler. The guests we're Mrs. John
Pool. Mrs. NJ. f. Taylor, Mrs. NJ. G.
Lewis. Miss Opal Hitler. Mrs. II.
Crouch. Mrs. Marve Jordan, and Miss
Ramona Crouch.
The bride and bridegroom were re-
clpients OF many beautiful presents,
and departed on the evening train
for an extended honeymoon trip
north. They will be at home after
August 1 at Bandon. Oregon, where
Mr.. Derringer is proprietor of the
Bandon steam laundry and the Ice
plant. tfu.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-16
Power Of Music.

Mrs. Flatbush-Did you say her hus.
band has a passion for music7 Mrs
Bensonhurst-0h. my. yes! Every time
she sings be fles into ---Yonkers
Statesman.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-16
Wedded Monday Afternoon

A.pretty wedding was solemnized
Monday afternoon. at 3 o'clock. at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Evenson. e25 South Fourth street.
when Mrs. Evenson's son, Arthur r.
DerrInger. and Miss Virginia Melton
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-16

Happiness.
Happiness Is that single and glorious
thing which is the very light and sum
Of the whole animated universe. and
where she Is not II Is better that moth
Ing should be. Cotton
The most completely lost OF all day.
ID the one on which we have noi
laughed ---t'lmmfort
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-16
Athletic Club Swim

The Athletic girls turned their
weekly recreation into a swim for
last week. They met at the park
Wednesday evening about FIVE O'Clock
and spent a pleasant evening on the
river bank.
The party consisted OF the Misses
Clara Calhoun. Belle Letcher. Lora
Pummlll, Minnie Reymers, Ethelyn
Bartlett, Audrey Best, Florence
Schmidt, and Mrs. Carnahan.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-16
Miscellaneous shower

In honor OF Miss Ethel McCallister,
Mrs. Robert creager, assisted by Mrs.
Jess Rimer. gave miscellaneous
shower at the home OF Mrs. Creager
Wednesday evening. The rooms we're
beautifully decorated with sweet
peas. Little Rodney Creager brought
in the shower Of presents which the
guests had brought as offerings to
Miss Mccallister. the wagon being
loaded with gifts. Refreshments were
served, and a reading by Mrs. Basler
was most pleasing. The guests were
Mesdames Robert Creager. G. A..
While, H. H. Basler. M. T. Wire. Jess
Rimer. Lena While, Grace Lyons, and
the Misses Ida Fifeld. Dora Pratt,
Electa Chapman, Bertha. Emma and
Ethel McCallister.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-16

The average farm In the United
States measures i3S acres.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-16

Job printing Of every description
at the Courier once.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-16
Miss Flanagan Hostess

Miss winifred Flanagan was
charming hostess to number OF
friends wednesday evening OF last
week. The evening was spent In
music. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Waters. Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
Mahoney OF Stockton, Cal, and Joe
Music, also OF Stockton, and brother
and nephew OF Mrs. Walters, T. Moir
Ferguson. Mrs. Gertrude e. Tracy.
Miss Helen Tracy. and DR.. and Mrs.
w. II. Flanagan.
victrola and piano solos were en-
joyed by all. Ukaiele music by Mr..
Music was a pleasing feature Of the
evenings entertainment. Mr.. Fer
guson sang Scotch ballads and gave
a very good imitation of Harry
Lauder.
Light refreshments were served.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-16

Location notices Courier once.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-16
Swimming Party

The Misses Gertrude Berry, Elean-
or Bocock. Olive Courtney. Gladys
Bramwell. Essie Nipper and Lulu
Darnielle formed jolly party which
met on the river bank about five
o'clock Wednesday evening for a de-
lightful plunge In the Rogue.
Sandwiches, cookies, cake, fruit,
pickles. and deviled eggs were en-
loved later In the evening.