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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-09-21

J. d. Baker, division passenger
agent Of the Burlington route with
headquarters at st. Joe, NO.. was in
Leon Tuesday and made US pleas
ant call. Mr.. Baker says this year
has been the best year for passenger
business which the Burlington has
had for five years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-09-21

Frank Buckley, of Portland, Ore
gon, came Monday to visli a few
days with his friend, Brown Caster.
They were classmates at the Univer-
sity of California, at Berkley for sew
eral years, and will leave tomorrow
to attend Columbia University at
New York City, where they will con-
tinue their law studies.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-09-21
Thanksgiving is November 30th.

There has been considerable dis
cussion as to whether Thanksgiving
comes this year on the fourth or
fifth Thursday in November, some of
the almanacs giving Thursday, Nov.
23 as Thanksgiving and others CIV
ing Thursday, November 30th. The
proper date is Thursday, November
3Oth, SO make arrangements for your
turkey for that day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-09-21
Raising Chestnuts in Decatur County.

S. G.. Mitchell brought us in some
chestnut burrs from a big tree grow
ing at the nome of VIM. Asbach, near
Davis City. Mr.. Asbach planted this
tree number of years ago, and it
is now 25 or 80 feet high. 1t is just
commencing to bear good, although
it has borne some nuts each year for
several years, but this year 1t is load
ed with them,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-09-21

Ed Parker brought us in couple
of ears Of yellow corn which he pull
ed on his farm near Davis City. They
are we'll matured, measure 1211x
inches in length and of extra good
quality. nd says there is world Of
good corn down on the Grand River
bottoms this year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-09-21
"Let Your Lights So Shine"

The Charlton water town has been
illuminated, and a chain of electric
globes girdle the tank and . large one
fl placed on the pinnacle. At night
this can be seen from q far and the
effect fs splendid. 1t has been sug-
gested that q large globe be placed
on the tower of the court house.
Charlton Leader.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-09-21
Sold One Hog for $4,000,

G. M. Axes. the Leon stock buyer,
last week purchased the highest
priced hog ever shipped from Deca-
tur county, just plain. yearling
stag, which weighed 700 pounds,
and he paid 5000 for it to Joe
Boord, of southwest of Decatur City.
No wonder our meat bill is high
when single hog will bring $62 90.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-09-21
Look! Look! The Angels are Com
ing.

Angels comedians in repertoire
of all new plays begin weeks en-
gagement on the Hurst lot, Monday
night. Special for Monday night
only. One lady admitted free with
each Csc ticket.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-09-21

Are your eyes cooperating or OPP
posing each other? DR.. Weber will
make them cooperate. Sec DR.. Web
or on Wednesday, Sept. q, from I
a. m. to 2 p. M, at New Hotel Leon.
Examination FREQ. sgt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-09-21
New Court Cases.

New Court Cases.
A. M. Pryor VS.. E. A. Rea. Plaintiff
secured Judgment for SIS before JUS
tice John Woodmansee for real es-
tate commission, and defendant has
appealed to the district court. Poston
& Murrow, attorneys for defendant.
+. Nora Sprinkle VS.. L. s. Sutherlin.
Suit Is brought on promissory note
for $31Q.25. Varga & Son, attorneys
for plaintiff.
Hettie Walters VS.. Enos Walters.
The parties were married at Lamont
on June Is, 1894, and lived together
until July ~, 1916. Plaintiff asks
for a decree of divorce on the
grounds of cruel and inhuman treat
ment. She asks for the custody of
their three minor children, $500 tenn
porary alimony and $1,000 perma-
nent alimony. Baker & Parrish, at
torneys for plaintiff.
Albert Heisler VS.. Unknown Claim
ants. An action to quiet title to real
estate. Tobin & Tobin, attorneys for
plaintiff.
L. R. West VS.. N. P. West. Plain
tiff is an Osceola real estate dealer
and claims $1,000 as commission for
selling farm for defendant and
$4OO as money advanced to secure
the papers on which defendant had
borrowed money. o. M. Slaymaker,
attorney for plaintiff.
Lillian Dieriing VS.. Andrew Dier-
ling. The parties We're married at
High Point on June 4, 1914, and
lived together until August 25, 1914.
Plaintiff alleges that at the time of
their marriage defendant was insane
and incompetent to enter into a mar
riage contract and asks that the mar
riage be annulled ana she be restored
to her maiden name, Lillian Arnold.
IS. H. Amos, attorney for plaintiff.
Z Helen Erase VS.. George Keshlear
ct al. Action to quiet title to real es-
tate. S. H. Amos, attorney for plain
tiff.
B. l.. Eiker VS.. NJ. L. and Birdie
Cozad. Suit is on a promissory note
for 1925. Ed H. Sharp and c. w.
Hoffman, attorneys for plaintiff.
Viola Williams VS.. Geo. B. Will
lliams. The parties were married in
,livad topothor nnt;l Auors+ o. 1o1c
pie;n+itf aaEs fon daasoa os' - i,nonec onv,
IN the ernmnds @ of crmei ond ~ tohvo ;nhv
man roetman1 aiIooing @ dasanann+
hoe s+rnc,. ord ohnl.ad her Gu aai.s
for the M ~ cmstodv tod ~ nf thair threa anu nannn aenn
chi,dren s1On tomnnrarv ~ ana eEnn
narmanan+ U aI,mann RaI paIay 2 aIo parp;sh YSJV
attorneys for plaintiff.
C1v6o Toson Wichio
flute plaintiff leased farm to de-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-09-21
Base BAH Tournament Called on.

On account of Mt. Ayr and Hum
eston sending word that they could
not come to Leon this week, the big
base ball tournament which was an
nounced to be held this week at
Leon, has been called of.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-09-21
Fire Losses Settled Satisfactory.

To Whom 1t May Concern:
We desire to state that recent fire
losses which we have sustained, were
covered by insurance policies in the
Leon agency of Pease & Pease, and
that our losses have been settled
promptly and to our entire satisfac-
tion. we cannot recommend Pease
& Pease too highly to any person
wishing to place insurance with q
reliable agency, where in case of
loss your interests will be we'll taken
care of.
w. L. Barry.
j. w. Jeeter,
Ed & Joe Smith,
Dwight SNYDER
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-09-21
Marriage Licenses.

Arthur A. Craig, Waterloo -. 80
Mary Moore, Blythedale, Mo. 20
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-09-21

J. w. Jeeter,
Ed & Joe Smith,
Dwight Snyder.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-26
Home-Made Relishes

Catsups and similar relshes may be pre-
pared at home at a much lower price than
you pay for them in the stores. They are
easy to make, and are wholesome. Catsup
should be cooked in an enamelware kettle
or porcelain.lined receptacle, because the
copper vessels are not reliable. The effect
of slowly boiling vinegar in n copper kettle
is likely to be injurious. IL not actually
poisonous.
Jars and glasses containing canned fruits.
such as jellles. jams, preserves and con-
serves, should be quite spotless on the out
side. Inspect these Jars regularly SO as to
be sure that none of the contents are fer
mented or soured. These processes cause a
running over and leakage which make the
shelves very sticky and unpleasant. 1t also
attracts ants and other insects.
When you find that your preserves are
beginning to show signs OF fermentation, it
can be stopped sometimes by putting the
affected Jars in kettle and boiling them
over again. They may not be so perfect as
TO color and taste afterward, but they will
not be really spoiled. There Is no harm in
really trying this, anyway,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-26
Cushions for Gifts

It is easy to make pretty cushions for
boudoir or for the front porch. One of the
most popular pillows is the round one, made
of dull taffeta, with various trimmings.
Old gold braid outlines the frills on some
others have coverings of net with little
rosebuds embroidered on them. Corded pill.
lows are also smart Old blue. rose and
reseda green are the favored shades. They
are lovely gifts for a young girl, and the
time TO make them is the present, before the
winter rush comes on. Many piece of
porchsewing comes In handy when it's
time for Christmas presents. It isn't too
early to look ahead especially IL your
pocketbook Is slender.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-26
Picking Wisdom

When pickles are under consideration the
most important item is vinegar. All things
taken into account. It is best to use the
vinegar obtained from cider, since many
of the colorless varieties are often made
with an acid that Is injurious to the
stomach. The difference of cost between
the cider vinegar and the white is not much.
Nearly all vegetables that are made into
pickles, especially gherkins, cucumbers and
onions, require a preliminary soaking in
brine. Half a cupfuI of salt is usually
allowed to four quarts of the pickles. These
are placed in stone crock, the salt strewed
over them, water is poured in until II covers
them, and a weighted plate is laid on TOP
to keep the pickles from floating, This Is
left for several days. When the pickles
are removed from the brine they should be
looked over to see If there are any soft or
spotted ones.
All pickles should be closely watched after
they are put up, at least for month or So
This to ascertain II they are keeping well.
They should not be eaten unless they nave
had at least two months mellowing, al
though longer than this is safer still.
Sweet pickles are usually made from
peaches pears, plums and watermelon rGd,
and. except when the fruits must be peeled
they are less trouble to prepare than the
tart pickles, since they do not have to be
laid in brine before preparing. Spiced cur
rants, gooseberries, cherries and grapes may
be put up a little at time as one has
the fruit and the leisure for the task. Other
fruits may be spiced.
Here is a good recipe for splced grapes:
Remove the skins from the grapes, put the
pulp over the fire and stew gently until II
can be rubbed through sieve, thus re-
moving all the seeds. Weigh the pulp, and
to every five pounds of this add pint OF
cider vinegar, four pounds OF brown sugar.
four tablespoonfuls OF ground cinnamon and
two of ground cloves. Stew together until
IL is very thick. Pour into jelly glasses and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-26
New Way With Sandwiches

Rolled sandwiches look pretty, and they
are Just as easy TO make as the other kind
Any housekeeper who makes sandwiches
often appreciates something different in this
line, for the same old kind is very likely
to become decidedly unwelcome with a
critical family acting as judges. The next
time you prepare sandwiches cut the bread
real thin then put your minced meat, olives
or Jelly on the buttered bread as usual
When you are quite satisfied with the re-
suit, and all the edges have been trimmed
Off the bread, roll the bread firmly as you
would do with a bandage, Secure with a
toothplck, then tie with bow OF colored
ribbon. Remove the toothplck and your
sandwich Is complete.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-26

r RISE 70 suggest a new profession for
women; one which can be raised to the
s8'shitv Of the highest profession and
which hlls lone-feit need. Some one has
oitersd the name Of midnight mothers'
ns best suited to those women who shall
engage in this profession. 1t is as good
as another.
The midnight mother will be that god
ssnd who win relieve young married peo-
pie Of their children between the hours Of
9 and midnight She will have credentials
Terrifying to her trustworthiness and her
ability to care for children. She win be
one Of those human lampposts inspiring
IN all who meet her the desire to lean.
The minute you see her you will know
that she is the one person on earth with
whom you can leave the children in per-
feet safety
Let us say that before your marriage
you and John were pleasure-loving
pair. Dancing and card-playing and
fheater-going were as necessary TO your
well-being as eating and sleeping. Loves
young dream included no visions of rea-
Sons why your pleasures should cease
Life together was going to be one grand
sweet song for you and John.
The children came and invitations had
20 be refused. Those nights that you'd
try going out were miserable failures.
Ordinarily you could hold your own in a
bridge game or at tango party against
all comers. Now everybody is talking
about how you have changed. OF course
you haven't changed. but how can you
help trumping your partners ace or
walking up his insteps when all your
thoughts are on the kids left at home?
Is the new maid to be trusted? Sup
pose she has run out, despite instructions,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-26
To zone Who Would Help

TTTITH painful perpiexity begin today's
! w 'tAii. zvithsa request for the name and
address Of member who proves her right
TO the title by Offering a list of valuahles
that richly deserve the name Among these
are arch supporters. eyeglasses. two or
three pairs of partly worn shoes-not
ragged or mended." perfectly good
cravenette raincoat. crochet patterns ocea-
sionally some patchwork pieces. number
OF nagazines-some religious and all good
reading These are a sample OF the gift
that justifies my term for IL. Our eyes
sparkle with the reading, until the end Is
reached. ''Fraternally yours, One Who
Would Help" A. p. S. ADDS: LAS ye do
unto one OF the least of these is my motto.
Please ask no further than my wish to help
In His name" The address Of hotel in
= great city is the letterhead, An inclosure
which probably held the name was lost In
transit have given enough of the purport
or the contribution TO identify 1t for the
writer. She may rest assured that her
name will remain safely in our keeping
as long as she wishes us to guard II. VIII
she let us have 1t at once that We may
unlock the treasure chest to the class she
would bless7
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-26
Needy One Gives Much

Oh. how I long to, supply every need. espe-
I've been lame three years bedfast, and always
sickly and never without pain. But / have
learned to cruelty self and 20 abhor sef-pity.
which Is contemplate and unbecoming a Chris
tian woman. l have patches for shut-ins novels
for the postage: a steel brace for an adult 8
weak ankle; flower seeds and bulbs. Every
flower lover could be supplied II every nowes
raiser would be generous and pass a kindness.
Let all try II and find out the return--the ap-
probation one receives, One can only be amazed.
Has any a discarded carpet faded but
serviceable. TO give me? l will gladly accept Il.
/ am unable TO scrub and have five rooms with
bare floors EDITH NJ. F.
A few squares or strips OF discarded
carpet that may save the chronic invalid
the pain OF scrubbing or spare her eyes the
misery of discolored, ill-kept floors is
small return for the kindness extended to us
by the great-hearted woman who despises
self-plty as mean and whose sympathies
reach out eagerly toward the suffering be-
yond the bounds OF her sick chamber. She
belongs to our Corner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-26
NEW PROFESSION FOR WOMEN
SUBJECT OF M'LISS' COMMENT
\ Midnight Mother" Who Will Keep Careful
Eye on the Kids While Parents Are Off
Playing Should Be Engaged

leaving the children aione There Is al.
ways the possibility Of fire.
Long before the party is over. you drag
John away. He is glum and morose.
Your fdgetlng has put his nerves on
edge. He, too, has worried about the
children, although he refuses to admit It.
Out Of sorts, you both arrive home to find
the children SAFE usually, but this does
not relieve the anxiety the next time.
Presently you get into the habit of re-
fusing all invitations and soon they cease
to come. Your husband becomes more
and more welded to his club and his poker
parties recur with greater and greater
frequency. II there were only some re-
liable person to mind the children for two
or three hours night, two or three times
a week. you would not be in such grave
danger OF becoming back number
The midnight mother is the answer to
your problem. Surely there must be hun
dreds of women who for a consideration,
say so or as cents a child, would be willing
to come into your home and stay with
your offspring while you drive dull care
away induleing in your favorite amuse-
ments.
The midnight mothers duties would be
light. Her chief value would lie in her
absolute trustworthiness. She must be
one of those heart-ofgold persons on
whose fidelity you could stake your very
life.
It should not be difficult to obtain such
person. She could bring book or her
mending and her job would be to watch
the sleeping babes (even the most
recalcitrant babes. 1 believe, sleep be-
tween the hours of and midnlght) while
you played
This MAY or may not be practical sug.
gestion. offer 1t for what it is worth.
MLISS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-26

Under the Greenwood Tree

There are lots Of things to be remembered
for the day out of doors, particularly the
lunch. II you go canoeing OF autoins for
dav and take your luncheon follow these
hints and notice the improvement an the
regular picnic lunch.
when you make sandwiches don't go to
the double trouble of buttering bread and
putting the filling In after this, put the
minced meat and the butter together and
let oen application suffice. It makes fine
smooth sandwich.
Another interesting fact is that the COM
mon garden hot dog" becomes food for the
gods when cooked over a woodsy IRE. FAR
boil the frankfurters before you leave the
house. then split hem in halves allowing
each one to toast his dog" over the fire in
the woods They're good.
II you are coffee fiend, take the pow
dered variety It can't be spoiled-just
drop a teaspoonful in each cup and pour the
boiling water in too Or make 1t at home
and carry It in a vacuum bottle.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-26
Kitchen Measures

It IS so much easier to measure ingredi-
ents than 10 weigh them out that the house.
keeper saves time and work by acquainting
herself with certain equivalent weights and
measures. Without staggering her with an
array OF items and figures. which nine
women out OF ten forget. here is an equiva-
lent table that any housekeeper can keep
in mind.
A cupful OF -four or milk means half a
pint.
Two scant cupfuls OF butter packed
tightly make a pound.
Ten eggs OF ordinary size make a pound
Four even eupfuls of dry -four make a
pound.
A gill OF liquid is a half-cupful
Two cupfuls Gone pint) OF water or milk
make a pound
The juice OF an ordinary lemon Is about
a tablespoonful. A breakfast cupful of
bread crumbs equals about four ounces
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-26

intimate friends for over two years For per
uonai reasons Of her she seldom visited our
houae. suddenly she took a liking 70 my brother
Soon she visited very often. She frequently
ca me when was away and sat in the parlor
with my brother. TIL II or l. o'clock p. M
Ny parents disapprove Of her behavior ana
do not think much OF her personality.
About a month ago she moved. Very soon
she sent my brother letter.
Z Ny parents destroyed It and he is ignorant of
was Il right Of them to do so7
AN ANXIOUS SISTER.
II your brother is of age, 1t is n penal
offense for any one to have destroyed his
mail 1t would have been a very easy mat
ter for your parents, to have discouraged
the visits of your one-time friend. Had
nhe been told that you were out and not
asked to come in 1 do not see how she
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-26
Eleven at the Latest

Dear Deboio oh RUsh--I am the oldest OF =
family OF 10 children and now three sisters and
myself old enough TO have callers. My
mothy IS very s!rct and says that my friends
should leave At half after 10 and father says
that they absolutely must be gone by II at the
lates-. and as am the Oldest I must show a
good example. Now, Of my friends lives
far off and cannot get 10 our house much be
fore n o'clock. and there are 80 many mem
bets OF the family BittrH round that II Is al
most half past 10 wheE we can have any kind
of n talk. Don't you think in this case II
would be all right for him TO stay until IL
o'clock7 MOLLY.
Your parents are right. 1t is not usual
for man to stay later than half past 10
when calling on a girl; and certainly he
should never stay later than II even II he
does not arrive until o'clock. I should
think It would be better to arrange to have
your friend call by or half past rather
than stay so late. You will find that you
will make no mistakes IL you follow your
mothers advice on the matter, she has
your interests at heart even more than you
have, so leave 1t to her judgment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-26
Croutons

Croutons are very fancy bread prepared
to eat with soup They may be made from
all sorts of pieces of leftover bread, and
can be put into Jar, to be used at any
time. They are made by cutting stale bread
into dice less than half-inch square. fry
ing these in hot dripping or butter until
they are a delicate brown. then drain and
keep. The French always serve grated Par
mesan cheese to be eaten with croutons, or
sifted on top of ones soup Instead OF this
croutons are sometimes prepared with melt
ed cheese on the top and placed In the SOUP
They are very good this way.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-26
Making Dolls Clothes

ha4s hssn much interested in reading your
fzdrnnr Wl live In the country, and my little
zanshtsr Il pakinE dolls clothes. she has
3aII8. Da4 ] haven't enough material for her
= z-u z4tE. = scr1e = tie sood people could
Hznd heF some pieces Of cloth and bits or lace
zfa[ We Woald b happy. hope 10 b able
s h-ln saale tine ANNA p.
our juveniles muster strong More dolls
zIothinE . called for. Doubtless the
change Of seasons accounts In part for the
pressure upon our resourees Yet more
apparent Is the truth that IN vacation Il
HzhcoFzs proxldant mothers 10 make up
I6|lQls FER doilies against the winter. when
zzasona WIn take al the daylight hours
ad f me fer the address az tie littls
da48nfsFs mother who cannot supply the
zzaoIsif4 materials for the wardrobe.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-26
Rnv Wanta a WheeI

Ny mother is slckly and cannot AFFORD to
buy 4 wheel and all my other friends have one.
is there any way yoI can help meI l lam am
Of age and will be thankful for anything you
can do for me- EDWARD L.
There is unconscious meaning in the
clause "all my friends have one" Who
does not know the misery OF the left out"
feeling that burdens the heart when one
sees everybody else in the enjoyment Of
what would make the left OUT supremely
happy7 And this through no fault OF his.
The deprivation in this instance is the
harder TO bear because II adds to the grief
Of the Hickliness of the mother. We may
sbe sure 1t Is harder for her to endure. Has
= junior an outgrown wheel for Edward?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-26
Invite Mother

Dear Deborah Rusb--There is a Girl whom
1 have met in church and would like very
much to be more acquainted with her Wonlo
~ be proper to ask her TO go to the moving
pictures? There Is no one could ask to make
a party OF four. The reason hesitate is be-
cause she doesn't seem TO 80 around very much
Could you suggest somethlng7 "1S
You might invite her mother to go with
you and then if she does not care to, ask
II the daughter may go. Even II the mother
does go the first time, this pollteness on
your part will not be without its reward,
And later the daughter will probably be all
lowed to go with you alone.