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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-30
Auditors Notice of Presidential
Preference Primary.

Notice is hereby given that prim-
airy election will be held at the vari-
Gus voting precincts of Decatur
county, Iowa, on Monday, April 10,
1916, for the purpose of nominating
candidates for the offices named be-
low. The polls will be opened from
nine o'clock in the morning until
eight o'clock in the evening. The fol-
lowing is list of the offices to be
filled; the candidates who have filed
nomination papers and the number of
delegates from the several precincts
of Decatur county, Iowa, to the
county convention.
REPUBLICAN.
President of the United States.
Albert B. Cummins, of Des
Moines, Iowa.
For Vice-President of the United
States.
VIM. Grant Webster, of Chicago,
Cook County, Illinois.
Elmer J. Burkett, of Lincoln, Lam
caster County, Nebraska.
For Party National Committeeman.
(Vote for one.)
John Olson, of Forest City, Win
ueDa6O COuuCy. l.....r
John T. Adams, of Dubuque, Du-
buque County.
For Delegates at Large to National
Convention.
(Vote for four.)
Luther A. Brewer, of Cedar Rap
ids, Linn County.
Howard ]. Clark, of Des Moines,
Polk County.
George N. French, of Davenport,
Scott County.
William S. Kenyon, of Fort Dodge,
Webster County.
For District Delegates to National
Convention.
(Vote for two.)
James r. Bowsher, of Leon, De-
catur County.
NJ. L. Temple, of Osceola, Clarke
County.
H. E. Tomlinson, of New Market,
Taylor County.
For Alternate Delegates at Large to
National Convention.
(Vote for four.)
John H. Darrah, of Charlton, Luz
cas- County.
]. A. Dewitt, of Oskaloosa, Ma
haska County.
j. U. Sammis, of LeMars, Ply
mouth County.
L. B. Whitney, Of DEBORAH, Winni-
sheik County.
For Alternate District Delegates to
National Convention.
(Vote for two.)
Earl r. Ferguson, of Shenandoah,
Page County
Daniel w. Turner, of Corning,
Adams County.
Delegates to the County Convention.
Bloomington -----..---.-.-.------.----..-
Burrell-Terre Haute .-.-.-.-..----..--..
Burrell-Davis City .----.--.----...---
Center ...--------.---------.-..--...
Decatur
Eden ...--...----------.-.-----------
Franklin
Leroy Precinct ..----.-.---.---------------
Hamilton
High Point ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Leon, LIST ward Observation-Disclosures
Leon, End ward ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Leon, 3rd ward 10
Long Creek -....---,....------.--.---------
Morgan OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
New Buda ---.--.-...---.-..-.---.--..----
Richland
: Woodland
DEMOCRATIC
For President of the United States.
WOODROW WILSON, Of Prince
ton. New Jersey.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-30
For MEMBER OF Board.

I will be a candidate for the nomi-
nation of member of the board of
for the term beginning
January 1, 1917, on the democratic
ticket, subject to the will of the vot-
ers at the June primary election
w. H. Golfer.
Decatur, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-30
For Clerk of the District Court.

will be candidate for the nomi-
nation for clerk of the District Court
on the democratic ticket, subject to
the will of the voters at the June pri-
mary election.
Clarence Skinner,
Fayette Township
am a candidate for the nomina-
ton for clerk of the district court,
on the democratic ticket, subject to
the will of the voters at the June
primary election.
Charles Kelley.
Richland Township.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-30
For Sheriff.

l will be candidate for the nomi
nation for sheriff on the democratic
ticket, subject to the will of the vot-
ers at the June primary election.
E. w. Hamilton,
Center Township.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-30

l will be candidate for the nomi
nation for sheriff on the democratic
ticket, subject to the will Of the vot-
ers at the June primary election.
Chas. r. Piercy,
Bloomington Township.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-30
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Representative

l will be a candidate for the nomi-
nation for representative on the
democratic ticket, subject to the will
of the voters at the June primary
election.
F. A. CARRIER,
Center Township.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-30

1 will be candidate for the NOM
ination for sheriff on the democratic
ticket, subject to the will OF the
voters at the June primary election.
John A. Fulton.
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-30

DEMOCRATIC
For President Of the United States.
WOODROW WILSON, Of Prince
ton, New Jersey.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-30
Announcements.

The Republican County Central
Committee are requested to announce
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-30

I will be candidate for the nomi-
nation of county recorder on tue
democratic ticket, subject to the will
of the voters at the June primary
election.
Halle Moore,
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-30
For recorder.

l will be a candidate for the nomi-
nation for county recorder on the
democratic ticket, subject f. the will
of the voters at the June primary
election.
Mrs. Mabel Judd Arnold,
Garden Grove, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-30

Witness my hand and official seal
at Leon, Iowa, this 21st day of
March, 1916.
WALTER OSBORN,
County Auditor of Decatur Coun-
ty, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-30
For Auditor.

For AuOlCOf.
I will be candidate for the nomi-
nation for second term as county
auditor on the democratic ticket, sub
ject to the will of the voters at the
June primary election.
Walter Osborn,
Burrell Township.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-30

SOCIALIST.
For President of the United States.
For Vice-President of the United
States.
For Party National Committeeman.
Vote for one.)
For Delegates at Large to National
Convention.
Vote for two.)
For District Delegates to National
Convention
Vote for one.)
For Alternate Delegates at Large to
National Convention.
Vote for twO.)
For Alternate District Delegates to
National Convention.
(Yote for one.)
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-30

For Vice-President of the United
Elliott w. Major, of Bowling
Green, Missouri.
For Party National Committeeman.
Vote for one.)
w. w. Marsh, of Waterloo, Black
Hawk County.
Edward G. Dunn, of Mason City,
Cerro Gordo County.
For Delegates at Large to National
Convention.
(Vote for fOur.)
D. w. Hamilton, of Sigourney,
Keokuk County.
j. J. Hughes, of Council Bluffs,
Pottawattamie County.
E. T. Meredith, of Des Molnes,
Polk County.
G. A. Meyer, of Calmar, Winni-
sheik County.
o. P. Meyers, Of Newton, Jasper
County.
George Stivers, of Burlington, Des
Moines County.
Frank R. Wilson, of Sioux City,
Woodbury. County.
Maurice Connolly, of Dubuque,
Dubuque County.
For District Delegates to National
Convention
(Vote for two)
]. A. Bradley, of Centerville, APP
panoose County.
R. G. Weisell, of Corning, Adams
County.
For Alternate Delegates at Large to
National Convention.
(Vote for four.)
Sam Swift, of Dubuque, Dubuque
County.
John F. Weber, of Ottumwa, Wa
pello County.
Michael F. Cronin, of Muscatine,
Muscatine County. -
H. L. Exley, of Derby, Lucas
County.
Gordon Hayes, of Red Oak, Mont
gomery County.
H. L. Pierce, of Linn Grove, Buena
Vista County.
Farley Sheldon, of Ames, Story
County.
For Alternative District Delegates to
National Convention.
(V0te for twO.)
J. w. Coakley, of Creston, Union
County.
Heman c. Smith, of Lamont, De-
catur County.
Delegates to the County Convention.
BLOOMINGTON D
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-30
For District Delegates to National
Convention
(VOte for One.)

For Alternate Delegates at Large to
National Convention.
(Vote for two.)
G. e. Hampton, of Mount Pleas
ant, Henry County.
Casper Schenk, of Des Moines,
Polk County.
For Alternative District Delegates to
National Convention.
(Vote for one.)
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-30

PROGRESSIVE.
For President of the United States.
For Vice-President of the United
States.
For Party National Committeeman.
(Vote for one.)
J. H. Wyllie, of Sigourney, Keo-
kuk County.
For Delegates at Large to National
Convention.
(Vote for two.)
Joseph Misbach, of Algona, Kos
suth County.
George G. White, Of Nevada, Story
County.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13
WE DO NOT LIKE 1T

We understand that Il ere Is a bill
before congress to put a tax en- the
gross output of our mines. Where
are Colorado's senator's and congress
men when this injustice is being
talked of? and what are they doing
to avert this calamity? We suppose
this is a brilliant idea conceived by
some eastern congressman to still
further make Colorado and other min
eral producing states the goat.
They have forced conservation up
on US, they have forced forest re-
serve upon us, ttey have also forced
national parks upon us, and find that
we still exist. and now they wish to
squeeze out our little remaining life
by placing a heavy tax on our min
eral output.
A mine is different from any 9TH
er kind of taxable property. a farm
II properly worked is enriched from
year to year and the more valuable
1t becomes. while mine. the more
1t Is worked and robbed CT its treas.
ure, the less the value. Between the
automobile faddist, and the ignorant
conservation and forestry gang at
Washington. surely Colorado and 9th.
er western states have a lust cause
for complaint.
II such bill comes before con.
gress. our senators and representa-.
uves should be on the alert and see
that 1t IS buried deep in the archives
of the waste basket
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13

Chairman Wellington H. Gates, of
the Democratic State Central COM
mittee, has issued the official call
for the state assembly which will be
convened at the Auditorium in Den
ver, on Tuesday. August Sth at IL
O'Clock a. m. The purpose of the as
sembly is to nominate six candidates
for presidential electors and the
designation CT candidates to be sub
mitted to the Democratic voters of
the state at the primary to be held
on Tuesday, September 18th. Gilpin
county's apportionment of delegates
to the state assembly is seven. The
call for the Democratic county eau
cuses and assembly will be publish
ed in the Observer next week.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13

AS the sta.e convention draws
nigh, the Republicans are asking this
question: Can Carlson be elected if
renominated? The question IS patent
to each and every one, that when
ever Carlsons name is brought into
politics, there is a weakening and o
wavering. When Republican dele
gates at large were being chosen
from this state to select a nominee
for president at Chicago, Carlson
(our governor) who should have been
first on the list, was the tail dele
gate of the convention, and this hon
or Yves only secured after a hard
fight. Carlson. like otter antediluvi-
ans, Should go way back and sit
down.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13
BLACK HAWK NEWS

Mrs. Jas. Trezora, of North Yaki-
ma. Wash., arrived Tuesday to visit
the Dunstcne and Keam families She
was met in Denver by the Dunstone
family, who made the trip in their
car.
Mrs. Mary Keam went to Denver
yesterday for a weeks visit.
Tenn Taylor, who was injured at
the Reform mill in Silver Creek last
Thursday was brought to town and
is doing nicely. He is able to walk
about. He had a miraculous escape
from death when his clothing became
caught in the shat. ing and had not
the engineer seen his predicament
in time to stop the machinery, the
boy would have been ground to
pieces.
Mayor Miller and wife went to
Denver Monday. Mr.. Miller hes been
feeling poorly of late and went down
to consult a physician regarding his
condition. He may have to undergo
an operation.
Harold Crook, VIM. Foy and Gus
Grutzmacher returned Wednesday
from Boulder park, where they had
been camping for a week. They re-
pert good fishing and brought back
a number OF the speckled beauties.
Rev. Mr.. Myers sister from Kan
sas, is visiting him and will spend
the summer in Back Hawk.
Chas. Klais and Chss. Caley were
in Denver Sunday, looking over an
Overland car. They went down again
Tuesday and Mr.. Kllis purchased the
car, bringing it up that evening.
Will Crcss!ey re u-ned Sunday from
a trip to Denver where he was lcok-
irS over automobiles and trying to
decide upon which make to buy.
Otto Blake went to Denver Sun
day morning, returning Sunday even
ing. He intended to get a car but
could net make up his mind as to
just which make suited him.
Neal Burroughs made a business
trip to Denver Sunday morning.
Three gentlemen who are interest
ed in the Milton mine were arrivals
from Tabernash Sunday.
Geo. Vogel, WHO is working for
Demeter and Cox down the Beaver,
in Boulder county, was in town the
fore part of the week fer a short
visit.
Why am l church member? There
is reason. If l share the privileges
os the church l ought to be square
enough to have a part in it's work.
Are you helping? If not begin next
Sunday. Meet me in the Sunday
school at 10 a. m, and at preaching
services at IL a. m.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13

When the ecEo CT cannon and the
clash of steel is flushed on the bat
tefields Of Europe. these warning
nations will cast about for material
to resuscitate their devastated coun-
tries. The first Of which will be gold
SILVER and COPPER, all Of which are
found in abundance in Americas min
erel states, and the constant demand
for these mineral elements will tend
TO make them a much sought for
factor for many years to come.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13
NOTED PROGRESSIVE
FOR WILSON,

Francis ]. Heney. noted prosecutor
ifornia Progressives, announced in
a telegram to President Wilson that
he will actively support him in the
campaign. His reason for deciding
Hughes Is that most of the planks
put into the Progressive platform of
four years ago have been enacted in
to law by the Wilson administration.
is not surprising that he will sup
port Wilson, as sincere and honest
Progresswes can take no other ac-
ton and be true to their political
principles.
In the four years of the Wilson
administration more Progressive leg
islation has been placed ON tie sta
tute books by Democratic congress
than during the entire time in which
Republicans were in control of the
government. The Wi'scn record ap-
peals to independents and to all not
bound strongly by party ties, and the
platform adopted by the Democratic
party is incompa rably superior to
that of the Republicans in it's declar-
atoms for Progressive legislation.
Heney's example undoubtedly will
have great effect on the Progressive
voters in California and will great
ly improve Wilson's chance of car
rytng a state where the Progressives
are unusually strong.-Pueblo Star
Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13
THURSDAY JULY 18th, 1916.
PROTECTIVE TARIFF A MYTH

The Democratic party, for years
have contended that protective tariff
was q snare and delusion, used only
to make the line of demarcation be-
tween the capital classes and wage
earners more pronounced.
Four years ago, the oft repeated
story by Republican campaign ora
tors that any modification OF the tar
iff would result in flooding the coun-
try with foreign goods, manufactured
by cheap labor, and drive the Ann
erican workmen to starvation, by a
reduction in wages in order to meet
the competition prices.
This chestnut served the party
well for many years, but at last the
mass Of voters, becoming suspicious
of promises made, though never full
filled, rose in their might and induct-
ed into Democratic power the execu-
tive and legislative branches of the
government, who at once proceeded
to revise the tariff through the pas
sage of the Underwood bill.
Republican statesmen and leaders
of the party propf esied dire disaster
to the country. its business and its
people. What has been the result?
The duty was taken off of wool and
sundry other raw materials, and each
of these materials have commanded
u higher price than was known be-
fore, especially VOL. They prophesded
that the sugar beet industry would
be ruined, and their factories dis
manteled The very opposite has
been the result. A larger acreage
OF sugar beets has been planted this
year than was ever known before, and
the farmers are receiving the high
est price for their beets in the his
tory of the industry. and new fac
tories are going up in every sugar
producing state.
These, and other kindred in5us-
tries, under a revised tariff, are ben
efitt.ng the producer, who now shares
in the profits that formerly went
entirely to the manufacturer, and es-
tnblishes beyond tie question OF a
doubt that protective tariff as a
benefit to working men is delusion
and a myth.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13

Wfat sfell it profit a man If he
makes small competence, and loos-
es tie respect Of a majority of the
brethren of his state? Enos Mills,
tie main guy in the promotion of
National parks in Colorado, keeps an
Inn in Estes park for the sole bene-
tit of Encs T. Mills. He also has
for confedorates, the Denver Motor
club. and these parties for selfish
gain, would sacrifice all the rich
mineral lands of Colorado to appease
their desires. But will TIE mining
secticn Of the stste tamely submit
to the conversion Of all the mountain
section of Colorado into National
parks?
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13

The waters from heaven may del
uge the land, the s'moon winds may
sweep cur plains and lay waste our
crors, and the fiery element destroy
our cities and towns. but these gran
lite, mineral hills, that have withstood
the ravages of tine, and can never
be destroyed, have never proven un-
friendly to man, and return with
tenfold ratio every prudent dollar
committed to their care.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13
SHELTERS AND SAMPLERS
UNDER PUBLIC UTILITIES

By a decision handed down by the
state supreme court Monday. all cor
porations doing business in the state
of a public service nature, which in
cludes samplers, sme'ters, transporta-
tion tunnels, ETC., are placed under
the control of the Public Utilities
commission, and all cases involving
administration, supervision and reg
ulat.on of all services rendered to
the public thrucut the state" can
only be reviewed by the supreme
court.
1t is claimed by those engaged in
tie mining of the precious metals
that they have not been fairly treat
ed In the past, hut under this deci-
sion the way is opened for all to
get action in the matter. ALI that
Is necessary now is to make COM
platnt to the state utilities commits
sion of their grievances and the com
mission will have to take cognizance
of the matter. 1t will open the way
to force the smeltor trust to change
its way of doing business and giving
the miner a chance to get something
like the value of his product, which
ts has not been able to do under
the present system since the Gug-
genheims secured monopoly in the
treatment of precious metals.-Idaho
Springs Gazette.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13
Biz Chicken Population.

What is this state we are now in ?"
asked the man of his chauffeur while
touring.
This is Minnesota, SIR" replied the
driver.
ooh, indeed. That reminds me that
I read the other day that there are
II 100000 chickens in Minnesota
Can you see the road ahead, well?"
mo, sir; l can hardly see it for
chickens, sir"
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13

G. NJ. Laird, the veteran editor of
the Reg'ster-Call has been confined
to his home several days, afflicted
with bowel complaint. A year or
more aso he underwent an operation
for intestinal trouble and his pres
ent ailment seems to result from
the operation. In the operation a
portion of the bowels was cut out
and since that time Mr.. Laird's sys.
tenn has acted as ire gularly as a
Ford with nut removed.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13

After hopirg against hope, tie Oh.
server finally offered q fervent pray
er for rain, which was graoiously an
swered by TIE powers above this
week. The county has passed through
one of the nest protracted dry spells
experienced in several years and It
seemed that nothing short of pray
er f-om the ptous editor of tlts re-
ligioas publication could end the
drought.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13
HoNNErs AND HOODS.

Mrs. Flatbush-What's the matter
now?
Mr.. Flatbush-I was only thinking.
"Of what?"
How much easier it is to manage
an automobile than a wife,"
"Well. don't forget how expensive
an automobile is. compared to a
WIFE"
well, admit it costs something
for the hood of the automobile. but
it's nothing compared to the money
woman spends for her bonnets."
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13

In 1904 the Democratic party select
ed Judge Alton b. Parker for their
standard bearer and he carried them
to their Waterloo. In 1916 the Re.
publicans have selected Judge Hughes
that In the course Of human events
Is destined to share a Ike fate.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13
Tercentenary Means Something.

"We are now passing through a
neighborhood which has more culture
to the square foot than any other part
of town"
well! Well! Everybody about
here, 1 suppose, is a higbrow."
"Yes. Why, the people in this neigh
borhood talk abost Shakespeare as If
he hadn't been dead more than a
week"
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13

TIE report CT the First National
t'nk. published in this issue, shows
the finances Of tie county to be in
coed condition. This would
indicate that tie people locally are
slar'rg in the unprecedented pros
perity that pervades the country.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13
Out Of Sioht.

Belle-Was that little Styles girl
there?
Beulah-Oh, yes.
''As conspicuous as ever?"
mo, she wasn't conspicuous"
"Why, didn't she have on her white
spats?'
"Oh, yes, but she was sitting on her
feet"
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13

Cheap John Shafer in TN editorial
In the Denver News asks, what has
Wilson done? II John would read
some other paper and keep abreast
OF the times. he could plainly see
that Wilson has done enough to make
his seat secure for the next four
years. despite the treacherous slargh.
ter Of Progressives by the Hero
ot San Juan HILL"
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the designation and nomination
of county superintendent Of schools,
subject to the will Of the Democratic
assembly and primary.
LOTTIE HAFER.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13

Tie Republican politioal weeds in
the county are full of candidate an
nouncements for county honors, while
tie Democrats ace laying lew and
deciding upon the ones who with Will
son as tie lucky star, will win the
prize.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13
Was Il Squeezed?

Flatbush-My wife is quite mannish.
found her wearing one of my plaid
vests yesterday?
Bensonhurst-Good for her!
I've been suspicious of her ever
Since"
"Why?"
There was one of my cigars in
the pocket, and when l found it it
was crushed"
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13
LOOKING Ahead.

THE alienist says this criminal is
sane, but abnormal"
Just what do they mean by that ?"
Il don't know, but l suspect they
are preparing hypothesis to fall
back on in case he turns out to be
really crazy"
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13
SAYS Hubby.

There is absolutely no esprit dc
corps in the kitchen"
We'll. order some. my dear. It is
not a mans business to look after the
supplies. es."-Louisville Courier Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13
From Behind the Thrown.

The maid was sweet and comely,
But her father. gruff and sour,
Helped the young man down the steps
With fully one-mule power.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13
Combustion.

rs your boy Josh burning midnight
oil?
Mo-" replied Farmer Corntossel;
but he keeps the gasoline goin' about
aiShtean hours q dav."
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13
He-I am looking for trouble.
She-This is so sudden.
Good Advice.

Put not your trust in princes,
IT'S unwise In most of cases;
Arol it's unsafe to trust in kings
The other fellow may have aces.
Gilpin observer., 1916-07-13
SIG pAuL's EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Lay service next Sunday at II a.
n.