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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

G. l.. Sage and Jasper Record Of
this city, returned Saturday morn
ing from Des Moines, where they
served for twelve days on the U. S.
Federal grand jury, which is investi-
eating an alleged trust existing
among the wholesale grocers, which
is responsible in a measure for the
high cost of living. Many of the big
gest grocers and manufacturers of
food supplies in the United States
were witnesses at the hearing, which
was not concluded, the members of
the grand jury being excused for a
time, and will be recalled to Des
Moines to complete the hearing when
some more witnesses are secured.
y. S. district attorney Claude Porter
is conducting the investigation, as.
sisted by special government agents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

For Sale-Residence property on
south Main street, 6 room house IN
good repair, electric lights, city wat
err, good basement. Priced worth the
money. Address J. b. McEndree, ? Is
Market street, MarshalltoWn, la. 40-3
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

5. G. WyckOff. the we'll known
breeder Of Big Type Poland china
hogs, has claimed Oct. 4th, as the
date for his seventh annual sale, at
which time he will offer a fine lot Of
hogs of both sexes from the very best
blood lines produced by the Poland
China breed. Keep your eye open
for his sale announcement.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Carl Monroe and Frank Malette at
tended the funeral of their friend,
Porter Eveland, a former popular
young man of Garden Grove, which
was held at Garden Grove last Thurs
day. Mr.. Eveland died at Reading,
Penna., where he was superintendent
of big electric light plant, his i'll
ness being of but short duration.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

E. B. Faust, of decatur, was in
Leon yesterday arranging for an Of
flee, as he has accepted the position
as district agent for the Northwest
ern Mutual Life insurance Co., of
Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr.. Faust has
had considerable experience in the
insurance business and will cover
four counties in this part of the state
with Leon as headquarters.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Have you ever had your eyes test
ed in a modern fitting room with up
to-date instruments? Butler, the jew
eler and optician, has them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Mr.. ana Mrs. W. H. Shields and
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Hoffman motored
to lndianola yesterday to attend a
musicale given at Simpson College
last evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

\ number Of autos mOtOred to Da-
Wis City yesterday evening and enjoy
ed a picnic supper in the park, after
which an impromptu suffrage meet
ing was held
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Beginning the nrst of June, | ex-
pect to offer a course of instruction
in piano and voice. My studio will be
at Mrs. Harry Penniwells. Those
who are interested will please leave
their names with Mrs. Penniwell or
address Mabel Felt, Clearfield, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

We made a mistake last week when
we stated that Dr.. F. G.. Hume had
rented the Sigler barn on south Main
street for use as veterinary hospi-
tai as it was the bus barn known as
the Sigler barn, just east of Elwell's
blacksmith shop at the southeast cor
mes of the square.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Just a few left OF those 6 quart
"Wear-EVer' aluminium preserving
kettles for 9S cents and the coupon
from our ad in this paper.
FarQuhar & Sons
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

j. H. Stanley has just returned
from six weeks trip through south
eastern Wyoming, and is more than
pleased with the country. While
there he selected homestead south
west OF Cheyenne, and has arranged
with surveyor to locate homesteads
for anyone wishing to locate in that
county. He expects to return the
last of May or first of June. He also
arranged to sell good land close to
railroad from $3.50 to $4,000 per
acre, with from $500 to $500 cash,
and balance long time. A few fine
stock ranches on easy terms. Full
particulars furnished at office of S.
A. Gates & Co. 4O-4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Mayor Gardner collected a total of
500 in fines Monday, Charles Meal
lister being fine $3.50. NJ. Pullin $50,
and Elmer Johnson $40 on charge
Of disorderly conduct
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Saturday is the last day you can
get quart 'Wear- Ever" alumni
and the coupon from our ad in this
paper. FarQuhar 4 Sons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

DR.. Fred w. Horton, an old time
Davis City boy, who has been prac-
ticing dentist at Eldora for the past
ten years, has moved to Marshall
town and opened dental Office in
that city
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

There is a difference between
"Wear-Ever' and other kinds OF
aluminium ware. See for yourself.
Get a, regular $3.50 6-quart preserv-
ing kettle for SO cents and the cou-
pom from our ad in this paper.
Farquhar & Sons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Caster and Mrs.
R. d. Gardner are now occupying the
fine new residence just completed on
south Main street. 1t is one of the
finest residences in Leon. Wiley
Sell had the contract for the building,
the contract covering everything so
that he turned the house over to
them completed in every detail.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

No need to pay expensive hospital
bills and railroad fare, when DR.. We
Der, the eye and ear specialist comes
here and can treat you at home. Call
Monday, May 20, from 8 a. m. to 2 p.
M, at Hotel Leon. Examination free.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Butler, the Jeweler and optician,
has on display a fine line Of COM
mencement gifts. Don't fail to see
them
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Get a $l.5O & quart "Wear-Ever'
aluminium preserving kettle for So
cents and the coupon from our ad in
this paper. Farquhar ~ Sons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

The o. E. S. will hold a special
meeting for initiation Monday even
ing, May 22nd, at 8 o'clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

! will pay $1.O0 per 100 pounds
for rags on Friday, May goth, deliv-
cred at Hamilton implement store.
One day only. G.. O. Putnam. 1J-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

A civil service examination for
rural mail carriers to fill a vacancy
at Van Vert, will be held at Osceola
on June 10th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

For Rent-Eight room house with
in ) blocks of square. electric lights,
good barn, we'll and cistern. G. T..
hurst.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

V. r. McGinnis will speak at
Woodland Friday evening and at
High Point Monday evening in the
interest of Woman Suffrage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

The annual banquet of the Leon
High School Alumni will be held at
the Christian church on Wednesday,
evening, May 31st
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Pasture-I have pas ure to rent
for sixty head of stock by the head.
Phone Dolph Konklin, on Woodland
line.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Lost-Leon High School class pin,
class of 10. Finder please return to
The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

For Sale--A lot and a half, desir-
able building site, two blocks east of
High School. Inquire at The Re-
porter office. 9-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

For Rent-Four room house about
four blocks from square. See Harry
Bradtleld.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Diamond rings, the ideal COM
mencement gifts, for sale at $1,000
| and up by Bashaw & ShuIar.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

For Sale-Brand new sewing ma
chine. Will trade for COW and pay
balance in cash. G. w. Conner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Fine healthy fruit trees for sale,
2 blocks west of square. S. Whistler.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

The COnklin, the Parker, and the
Waterman, the best end most popu-
lar fountain pens, for sale by BashaW
4 Similar
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

II you want good insurance and
fair treatment in case of loss, have
Pease 4 Pease write your insurance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

f. B. Faust Insurance Agency, In
sIlance, Decatur State Savings Bank
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Swift's tankage for sale by the Bid
Olson Coal and Grain Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Millett seed at wholesale prices. j
NJ. Gardner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

For Sale-Twin cylinder motor
cycle, good as new, guaranteed in per-
feet shape. Carl Reynolds. 38-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Il. Ii. Faust Insurance Agency, In
surance, Decatur State Savings Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

y bouncing son was born to Mr..
and Mrs John Frost, of Eden town
ship, last Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

For Sale or Rent-J2mcs G. Har-
riS residence in east Leon.
Mrs. CLAUDIO Moore.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

A little daughter was born to Dr..
and Mrs. F.. G.. Hume of this city on
Monday of last week
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Lost-Glasses with gold bows.
Please return to this office for re-
ward.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

The Leon Savings Bank IS prepar-
ed to make some good farm loans at
reasonable rates.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Sewing of all kinds at the J. A.
Record home. Mrs. G. D. Moore. 3 7-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

For Sale-Corn on Buell. farm near
Crown, 75c per bushel p. H. Eivins. Q
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Biggest line of wall paper in town
at the ReXall store 37-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

We can use some choice first mort
gage farm loans. Farmers & Trad
ers State Bank, Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

A bouncing boy baby was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Barden Carmean, of
Leon, Tuesday,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18
meet me at Clearinghouse"

Chicken supper at NJ. e. Parlors,
Friday, May 18th, $50 o'clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18
Meet me at Cherrington's."

Get your wall paper at the Rexall
store. 37-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

For Sale-A yearing Red Muley
bull calf, good one. NJ. Griffin.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Pease & Pease write all kinds of
insurance, and protect their policy
holders
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Chicken supper at NJ. +. ParlOrS,
rlday, May 18TH, $50 o'clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

We have received from Miss Lila
Mckinley, who is travelling for a
book company in Virginia, souvenir
album of views of the beautiful Cav
ems of Lurray, in the Shenandoah
Valley, which consist of three miles
of subterranean splendor, brilliantly
lighted by electricity, and it is one of
the famous caves of America and
they are visited each. year by thou
sands of tourists. The caves were dis
covered in 1878, under a great hill
which has an elevation of 1900 feet
above the sea and rises about 200
feet above the surrounding valley.
The caverns consist of many large
rooms connected by natural corri-
doris or passageWays.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Alfalfa seed for sale by Biddison
Coal & Grain Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Mrs. Fred 4. Smith and Miss Mar
garet Perkins, teachers in the Pleas
anton schools, accompanied the
graduating class of that town to Leon
last Saturday to have group photo
graph taken. The members of the
graduating class this year are Miss
Mabel McClarnon, Jewett Branaum,
Otis Stuteville and Lester Hullinger.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

watch the big Watch;'
moves today.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Seed Corn--Good white seed corn
for sale. e. Housh.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

If you want to see Butler, the jew
eler and Optician, go to the new store
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Wool want to buy your wool.
See me before you sell. w. H..
Shields. 3S-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

T.. Il. Faust Insurance Agency, In
Surance, Decatur State Savings Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

Last week we advertised a knights
Templar watch charm which was
found last fall by Bert Redman under
one Of the windows at his home
northwest of Leon. Yesterday DR.. H.
Il. Layton came in and identified the
charm as one which he lost while
making a trip up north of Grand
River last fall, and he remembered
that he stopped at the Redman home
to get some water for their car.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-05-18

l.. w. Shira, who has been employ
ed for some time as driver of the
American Express Co., in this city,
has resigned his position, and expects
to leave about the first of the month
for Pocatello, Idaho, where he will
again take a position as baggageman
on the Oregon Short Line R. r., on
which he was employed before COM
ing to Leon. Mr.. Shira has been a
popular and very accommodating eX-
pressman, and has made many
friends during his residence in this
city.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-24
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 NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Celebration of Christmas began here today with a big tree on the floor of the board room in the stock exchange for the employees of the exchange and their families. There were gifts of toys, candy and boxes for the children. Presents also were pro- vided by brokers for the poor families living in the back yard of Wall street, one of the most densely populated dis tricts in the city. There was no lacK of cheer for the workers in the finan- cial districts themselves, for the distri- button of bonuses yesterday and today was on an unprecedented scale.
 The combination of Saturday half holiday with Sunday preceding the hol- iday sent many thousands of persons out of the city for holiday visits to friends and relatives. Trains on all railroads were literally packed with outgoing travellers and those coming into the city brought almost as many visitors.
 In police stations throughout the city, gifts will be distributed tomorrow to thousands of poor children. The police themselves collected funds for this pur- pose among the shopkeepers and others in their respective precincts. At one station, toys and other articles worth approximately $5.000 vii, he distributed to more than 1000 children.
 Vaudeville and motion picture enter tainments also will be provided in sev- eral of the stations. These will be at tended by Police Commissioner Woods and clergymen of various denomina-
Arizona republican., 1916-12-24
ECONOMIC WAR
 SURE TOFOLLOW
 GREAT CONFLICT
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NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Whether the present moves to end the great war prove effective or abortive" they viv- idly suggest the economic disturbance that is bound to occur in this country when peace does come, according to Ralph M. Easley, chairman of the eX ecutive council of the National Civic Federation, in announcing today that the annual meeting of the federation will be held here January 22 and 23.
 Already in one of the nations at war" said Mir. Easley, joint commit tee of employers and employees is try ing to arrange an industrial truce to operate for the termination of the con- flict. In another nation cooperative schemes of almost every description backed by the government, are being formed in preparation for the economic war that is sure to follow the military enga gements.
 Can the great industrial forces of the United States be brought into a mere harmonious relation that they may give the best that is in them to meet these grave problems, is the ques- tion which the federation hopes to be able to have answered in the affirma- tive at its annual meeting between the leaders of these forces"
 Subjects to be considered at the meeting of the federation will include:
 The lesson from the mobilization on the Mexican border"
 The indifference, if not positive op- position, of the wage earners and far mers to all preparedness programs"
 win there be a flood of immigra- tion or a flood of emigration?"
 Must this country, to secure mili- tary efficiency, copy the paternalistic social program of Germany"
 Gan the great forces of production of labor and of finance be cemented into one big force to grapple with the on- coming lproblems?"
 Among those who will make reports as heads of departments will be August Belmont, Warren $. Stone. John Hays Hammond, Miss Maude Wetmore, A. B. Parker and Prof. Jeremiah w. Jenks.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-24
HAGUE BUREAU GATHERS VIEWS
 ON PEACE PLAN
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HAGUE Dec. 23, (via London).- Opinions of various prominent men of Europe as to whether the peace proposals of the central powers should be accepted CT rejected by the entente, and their conservative sug gestions for q proposed peace have been gathered by the bureau at The Hague of the neutral conference for continuous mediation. resulting from Henry Ford's peace movement. Among the answers received are the follow ing:
 Christian Lange of Christiania sec retary of the Inter-P Parliament union, expressed the hope that the entente powers would demand concrete pro- posals from the Teutonic allies but at the same time be ready to state their own fundamental conditions, after which. he said. opportunities would offer themselves to clear up the whole situation,
 Professor Morgentstierne, rector of Christiania university, expressed the fear that conditions and assumptions of the belligerents were too conflict ing to hope for speedy pacific senti- ment.
 Hjalmar Granting, tie Swedish socialist leader said:
 "Gormany, by continuing the Bel gian deportations, had shown the un- broken power of her militaryistic spirit A demand for a full definition of war aims must be put fortward by democratic parties ,on hoth sides as the starting point for a common movement toward peace The estab- lishment of international order and justice must be based upon the uni ted power of all nations which un- dertal-e to recognize such order. Con- petitive arnaments then will disappear and military burdens will be consid- erably frightened. Democratic control must be established even in foreign politics. The issues affecting strongly intermingled nationalities will be dis posed Of bN extensive democratic self government"
 The entente nations would be un- wise to decline internationally to consider peace proposals, in the opin- ion of Dr. Svente ArrheniUs, presi- dent of the Nobel Institute of Stock (COntinued on Page TUo)
Arizona republican., 1916-12-24
MAKE READY TO MOVE
 FR0M BORDER
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 23.- Major General Frederick Funston gave out tonight the dates set for the de- parture of various organizations from the border, ordered mustered out of federal service. The three groups in wEich the units have been divided and the dates follow:
 Group l, from Llauo drande, h. diana, Company A signal corps; and Ambulance Company No. l, to depart December 27; First Battalion field ar tillery, less battery D. December 29, en route tc Fort Benjamin Harrison
 Nebraska Fourth Infantry 70 deEart December 26, en route to Fort Crock, Neb.
 From Eagle Pass, Maryland Field Hospital No. l, and Ambulance Com pany No. l. equipment awaiting, can- not depart until destination is known
 From Laredo, Missouri, Troop E, First Cavalry Field Hospital No. l. and Ambulance Company No. l. Scheduled to depart for Riley, Kas delayed awaiting arrival of Troop E. from detached service at Big Ford ranch; expect to depart December 26
 From McAIlen. New York Arabul- ance Company No. g. Ready to de-
  timate destination.
 From Fl Paso. Michigan 31st hffar- try to depart Dec. 27, enroute to Fort Wayne, Mich: Pennsylvania, division headquarters second Brigade head quarters Signal Battalion and Fourth Infantry ready to depart January to $: Sixteenth Infantry to depart January g. Ultimate destinations for Pennsylvania organizations not yet known.
 Group ?. from Laredo. Missouri Brigade headquarters and second In- fantry to depart December 2S, en- route to Fort Riley, Kas.
 From Camp Wilson, San Antonio: Missouri, Company A, Signal Corps, date of departure not yet set. Wis consin. Brigade headquarter and first Infantry to depart December 27.
 From McAllen, New York Second Field Artillery, expected to move De- cember 29
 From Pharr-New York Twenty third infantry reported as ready De- cember 24 Destinations for New York organizations not yet known.
 From wnsville-Virginia First infantry ready to depart January 2. Group 3: From Camp Wilson-Il- linois Seventh infantry to depart De- CeHlDeT zJ, en route to OTI sheridan, Ill Kansas, Company A signal corps, date of departure not yet fixed Wis consin-F'ield Hospital No. l. expected to depart for Fort Sheridan Decem- Der 29.
 From Llano Grande-Minnesota, Sec ond infantry ready to depart Janu- ary 4.
 From Mercedes-North Dakota, First infantry date of departure not yet fixed. New York field hospital com ranv No. 3, date of departure not yet fixed. 4 SAy
 From Fl Paso-Michigan brigade headquarters and Thirty second infan- |, try ready to depart December 27. | However, General Bell states they 1 cannot move until the completion of movement of troops in Group l. Penn sylvania First cavalry ready to depart January g. Ambulance company No. Continued on Page TwoI
Arizona republican., 1916-12-24

His overcoat missing the bosom of his light blue serge business coat far ing and his head back, Thomas Riley Marshall, an eminent resident of Scottsdale, traipsed about the streets of Phoenix yesterday, sniffing the cool but not biting air, and enjoying his first suroease from winter this season Mir. and Mrs Marshall arrived from their other home in Indianapolis, their some time home in Washington and other. points in the cold east yesterday shortly before noon.
 Instead of proceeding at once to Aeir cottage at Scottsdale, the Marshalls went to the Hotel Adams. committee of the Chamber of Commerce having met and greeted them. Disposing of their effects, they stepped out and en- joye6 a period of earnest Christmas shopping, mingling with the holiday crowds on the streets and in the stores and dsdaining other means of locomo-
Arizona republican., 1916-12-24
BERNSTORFF FOR PEACE ON EARTH
 GOOD WILL ID ALI
BERNSTOFF PORTAGE ONE Especial to The Republican,

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 23-Ap- propriate to the Christmas season, the Public Ledger asked the German am bassador at Washington, Count von Bernstorff for message to the public as an expression on peace and good will. The ambassador sent the fol lowing:
 "Germany's aim has always been for peaceful development and her earnest hope at this Christmas tide is that af- ter two and half years of war the old message of peace on earth and good will to all men," may soon be fulfilled. With the hearts and minds of the entire world turned toward peace, the German people are ready for termi- nation of the conflict on terms honor able to all concerned, guaranteeing lasting peace and security in the future.'
 (Signed) J. BERNSTORFF,
 German Ambassador