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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
The Fly in the Ointment.

Mr.. Town Dweller, you are a good
citizen, aren't you? At least you
think you are, but maybe you are not,
You behave yourself, love your wife,
keep away from the booze, abhOr
gambling, go to church regularly, pay
your lodge dues, never swear or use
bad languag e-in fact you are real
nice fellow. Quite true, isn't it? But
you are an anarchis. in some ways
but you don't know it. Yes you are,
old man. You didn't trim your trees
all last summer, nor for several sum-
mers past, for that matter, but al
lowed the limbs of them to stick out
over the sidewalk and drop rain,
| bugs, sleet and snow on the unfOrtu-
nate people who had to pass under
them You didn't keep the snow off
your walks and compelled people to
wade snow or slip over ice when it
was cold and paddle through slush
/ when it thawed, all winter long. You
didn't NOV your lawn half of the
time, yet your neighbors did and you,
the one anarchist in the block, made
their neatly trimmed trees and well
kept lawn look like the setting of a
dump heap-your place-because you
oAC tii anal IHlSl, III q StllSc, hllON lllSo
or else recognizing no law but your
own. And you didn't paint the front
of your business building on Main
street, neither did you keep it in re-
pair You are satisfied to go on do
ing business in d shack while your
enterprising and law abiding citizen
and neishbOrs transact their business
in buiIuings that are modern, neat
and attractive and well kept. You
let your building go to rack and ruin
until it looks like a squatter's shanty
on the Chicago lake front, or fish
! erman's hut on the shore of the At
lantic in the county Of Mayo. You
stuck up hideous signs on the side
walk, out over the sidewalk, in the
street and everywhere you could find
place to emblazon your greed for
more dollars as dirty as the street in
front of your place of business. Oh,
you are a fine citizen, you are. You
are an anarchist, that's what you are,
and detriment to the town and COM
munity, instead of a business man
and a christian, both of which you
pretend to be. Clean up, old man,
; and help your neighbors make the
town look nice and then we'll shake
hands with you and call you real
gentleman and a good citizen.-
Manson Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
Burr Oak Ridge.

A new baby girl arrived at Pat
Hampton's Saturday.
Tom Umphress and family have
moved to the Al Gammill farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Breese and family ar
rived Friday to make an extended
visit at Dan Barlean s, Mrs. Breese
being daughter of Mr.. Barlean.
w. A. johnson and family spent
Sunday at J. M. Johnson's, also Mr..
Jennings anC family.
Oscar Parsons came down from
Garden Grove and was an over Sun
day visitor at c. E. Chastain's.
Miss Minnie Lingenfelter arrived
Monday from Leslie to visit her
brother, w. E.
Ben Lille was caller at Clarence
.Rumley's Sunday evening.
Miss Vida Jennings who is en-
ployed at the Leon hospital is spend
ing this week with her sister, Mrs. J.
M. johnson.
Mr.. Lingenfelter purchased nice
bunch OF sheep Of Mr.. McMorris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newton spent Sunday
at Eliza Smith 3.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
Bethel.

Springlike weather prevails over
this section the last few days and re
minds us of garden making and 9th
er spring work.
Jern Ellis and wife and little
granddaughter called on her sister,
Mrs. Joe Dobson last Friday.
Bert Dobson was business visitor
at Davis City last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harve Morgan and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cox attended
the Gospel Team meeting last Thurs
day evening.
Sherm Turpen and wife and chill
dren visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dow Parker one day last week.
Miss Veta Tuller called on Mrs.
Joe Dobson last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Pickens visited
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Pickens last Thursday.
Those who visited at the Dobson
home last Sunday were Mr.. Wilbert
Hullinger and wife and their two lit
tie sons, Mr.. and Mrs. Mcconnell and
little son, Henry Butler and Alya
Parker and Alva Cooking of Okla
homa.
There was preaching at Bethel last
Sunday by Rev. Elba Dale. He took
dinner at Elva Bakers.
Mrs. George Stephens, Mrs. Julia
Baker and Mrs. Joe Dobson called on
Mrs. Dow Parker last Monday after
noon.
Alva Parker has been numbered
with the sick the last few days but is
some better at present.
Mrs SOfranna Huston of PleaSan-
ton came up last Tuesday to visit
with her sister, Mrs. Joe Dobson a
few days.
Frank Dobson and family of near
Decatur and Miss Nora Dobson OF
Leon and Bert Dobson of southwest
Of Leon visited their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Dobson last Sunday.
Several from here attended the
Apostolic meeting at Davis City
Sunday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
More Women Than Men Tn IOWA,
says Swan.

According to the figures of State
Census Director A. L. Swan, there is
no need for worry on the part of the
leap year girl in Iowa.
His report shows that there are
1,212,932 men in the state and A.
l45,134 women. This gives the men
a surplus Of 66,79S. The population
of the state according to the official
statistics, is 2,3 ,069.
In the state there are 1881 ne
groes and of this number Ass are
residents of Polk county of which Des
Moines is the county seat. There are
371 Indians in the state, most Of
these are at the Indian reservation
at Tama.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
Little River.

The weather has been somewhat
like spring the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Davis had
business in Leon Monday.
Mrs. Cora Starr and daughter Es-
te!la called on Mrs. Charley Graham
Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Jim Moore and daughter, Mrs.
Claude Moore and baby spent Mon
day with Mrs. Jim Drury.
Hazel Graham called on Estella
Starr Tuesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23
MONEY!!

The Mint makes it and under the
terms of the Continental Mortgage
Company you can secure it at go
for any purpose on approved real es-
tate. Terms easy, tell us your wants
and we will cooperate with you.
Petty & Company,
1419 Lytton Bldg., Chicago, Ill.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

Red Fin is very dark gray, star,
left hind ankle whit, name ana tail
streaked with gray. Foaled April rs,
1911. Bred by Thomas Goodall,
Shenandoah, Iowa. sa
During the season of 1916 will
stand at my home, 2A miles north
west of Decatur City. Pedigree and
breeders certificate can be seen at
my barn.
Terms: to insure colt to
stand and suck. Parties parting with
mare or removing from the county
forfeit insurance. Mare and colt
held for service fee. Care will be TAX
en- to prevent accidents, but will not
be responsible should any occur.
FRED WOODARD
31-4t Owner and Keeper.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-03-23

Don't forget the saturday after
noon matinee at the Idle Hour
theatre at o'clock. Admission 6
and 10 cents.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
TUESDAY

According tc the dispatches from London today the German fleet which has been bottled up in the Kiel canal, has left the protection of the heavy batteries at Heligoland and steamed out to sea. It put into the harbor of Zeebrugge, on the Belg an coast, however, accord ing to Amsterdam reports. The London dispatch says that the es- cape of the fleet from kiel was made under cover of heavy snow storm, the patrolling British wal vessels being easily eluded. It is thought that an engagement between British and German war ships in the Baltic sea is very imminent It is stated that when the German fleet arrived at Zeebrugge all of the vessels were cleared for immedl ate action.
 A Paris dispatch admits small gains on the part of the Germans in the Verdun region today, the main body of troops having advanced several hundred yards. They fol lowed a path through the French trenches cleared for them by the use of heavy siege guns, which proved so effective in Belgium and
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
FRIDAY
FRIR

WAR FRIR
 The French war office acknowledg- es that the city of Verdun is H. able to fall into the hands of the Germans at almost any time, aC- cording to tOlay's dispatches. How ever, hope for the city is still high. notwithstanding the fact that it is now practic ally surrounded on three sides. The German line now ex- tends from T point in the woods northwest of NeIdun to the German trenches to the southeast of the fortress. The fighting which took place yesterday, during which the Germans are credited with making important gains, is declared to have been more desperate than any pre- viously re orded
 A Berlin dispatch expresses a fear that all of the nations of the world, especially the smaller ones. will make an attempt to seize all German merchant vessels in their ports following the example of Portugal For this reason it is stat ed, war was declared on Portugal when that country r~iuFod flatly to release German ships after she had seized them. It is reported in Berlin that Portugal is making many preparations to go to war.
 London reports are to the effect that the British have again b"on successful in German east Africa, two decisive defeats being admin istered to the German forces operat- ing in that section. London also reports that the German fleet has returned to it's base of operations in the Kiel canal after having made dash for the open sea.
 A dispatch from Rome asserts that everything is going against the Turks in Mesopotamia. It also states that two Austrian war ships are now preparing to make a dash for Constantnople, their intention being to enter the Black sea and assist the Turks in opposing the Russian fleet which is operating in those waters.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13

of international law by British war ships was responsible for the sub marine activities of the Germans. don this afternoon it is pointed ut that the German divers began heir raids on British commerce prior to the establishment of a blockade by the British govern ment
 EIGHT HOUR DAY WANTED.
 CHICAGO. March 10.-An eight hour working day is to be demand ed of the eastern railroads by the members of the affiliated railway rganizations. A decision to that affect was reached today. when four hundred thousand trainmen vot- d to instruct the officials of the rrion organizations to enter nego- tiations with the railway companies immediately. It is considered doubt Iul if the companies will consent 10 the demand. if one is made.
 FOREIGNERS OPPOSED.
 WASHINGTON, D C., March 10 Strong opposition is developing in congress to the employment of for oigners in the United States con sular service and there is the prob ability that action will be taken during the present session to cut off the official heads of all aliens now employed by the government in the diplomatic branch. There are at present eighty-two foreign CTS now drawing pay from Uncle Sam in the consular service.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
WAR NEWS OF WEEK

Berlin dispat. h Cf today says that the Portuguese minister to Germany was handed his passports yesterday and that all diplomatic relations between the two countries were severed yesterday A Lisbon dispatch says that Portugal is prepared to go to war and that all of her reserv- ists are being called to the colors
 A Berlin dispatch of today tells of the continued fighting in the Verdun regicn The reports are cyL- tradiCtory in way for, while the German dispatch states that i'm statement is denied in dispatch from Paris. Both concur however. in the statement that the fighting con tinues unabated.
 In the dispatch from Berlin the Germans are credited with the cap ture of the village of Naux. between Fort de VauX and Fort de Douau- mont both of which were recently captured by the Germans and are now being held by them, the for mer being in a completely demol- ished condition. A large fort about two miles south of Fleury is now being shelled by the Germans. The French batteries along the Mouse south of Verdun are also the ob- Ject of German attack.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13

that he is an undesirable alien, has gone to Spain to establish a residence in that country. His wife accompanied him.
 FIGHT COMING UP.
 MILWAUKEE, March 7-Freddie Welsh and Ad Wolgast are scheduled to meet in this city tonight in a ten-round boxing contest
 MORAN HURTS ARM.
 NEW YORK, March 7.-Frank Moran, who is scheduled to meet Jess Willard in this city this month, wrenched hi m severely today as the falling from an ice boat nown yet, how ever, ot the injury will ther postpone ment {
 l. IS OUT.
 CAML. ich S-Three of the struu2, 4Ders of the liar yard football squad must leave col lege as the result of fIunking in their studies. The team will be seriously crippled in consequence the loss.
 WELSH WINS.
 MILWAUKEE, March 8.-The ten round contest between Freddie Welsh and Ad Wolgast, which took place in this city last night, was won by Welsh on points.
 WILLARD FAVORlTE.
 NEW YORK, March S.-Champion Jess Willard is the favorite in the betting on the outcome of the chan pionship ring contest which is sched- uled to take place in this city on March 25 between the cowboy and rank Moran.
 WANT FIGHT STOPPED.
 ALBANY N. Y., March S.-An effort is being made in the state legislature to prevent the scheduled championship fight between Jess Willard and Frank Moran. reSo lution was introduced in the lower branch of the legislature today, prohibiting contests of that charac- ter, and a similar measure is also under consideration in the senate.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13

Poland during the first year of the wal.
 1t is also stated that the Ger mans made an advance in the VI cinity of Neuville along the line of railroad. The heaviest fighting of the day took place there.
 A Geneva report is to the effect that Italian air men have been very successful in raid against an Austrian troop camp. Eight hun dred Austrian soldiers are reported to have met death as the result of the explosion of the bombs drop ped among them, while the barracks Tn which they were quartered were completely destroyed.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
DO|NGS AT
 WASHINGTON
DIPLOMATS CONFIRMED.

WASHINGTON, D. C., March T. The names of David R. Francis and Shea which were sent to the sen tte several days ago for confirma- ion as ambassadors to Russia and Chile respectively, were acted upon 4avorably by the upper house Of congress this afternoon.
 WILSON WINS.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., March T. The McLemorc resolution, warning Americans to avoid the use of armed merchandising in travelling across the Atlantic, was defeated this after, noon in the lower house of con- gress, the administration forces be, Ing too strong for the opposition, The Gore resolution, with similar Jbiect in view, was overwhelmingly defeated in the senate last week.
 HEARING OVER.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., March B. The public hearing which was held by the senate committee for the pur- pose of determining the sentiment regarding the appointment of Louis D. Brandeis to place on the su preme bench came to close this afternoon. The hearing was in pro gress for a month and it is very uncertain when the committee will render it's report.
 One of the last persons to appear before the committee was Rev. lame Cameron, chairman of the Antl-Sa- loon league, who registered vigor- ous objection to the confirmation of Brandeis.
 BAKER CONFIRMED.
 WASHINGTON, D. C.. March D. The nomination of Newton D. Baker, as secretary of war, which was sent to the senate early this week PERSONAL
 SELLS-Mark Sells, the tailor re- turned during the week from the Outside, where he has been spend ing the past several months
 DONALD-Jack Donald, manager of the N c. store at Tanana, re- turned to the lower river city afte' a business visit town.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
MONDAY

A Berlin dispatch says that the German commerce raider Moewe, which has been terror to British merchantmen for the past several months, reached it's home port al Wilhelmshaven today, having elud ed the French and British patrol boats which are active on the coast She brought 200 prisoners, more than 100 of which are Hindus. She also captured more than one million marks in gold during her raidirg. Fifteen allied merchantmen were captured or destroyed by the Moewe during her cruise.
 The iron cross of the first class has been bestowed by the kaiser on Count von Dohna who was com mander of the boat. The iron cross, second class. was also be slowed ou the other officers of the boat, while the members of the crew have been remembered with substantial slices of prize money.
 The fighting in the Verdun dis, trict, on the western battlefront is as fierce as ever. although no ap- preciable gains have been made by either side. Several French villages have been captured by the Germans who are reported to be massing a large number of troops near Fort de Vaux, with the evident intention of rushing through when the big guns shall made a path for them thy erdun defenses. A Pc concerning the fightln , casualties on both s hing enormous. The e. proper has al ready b., ire several times as the result of the burning cotte shells fired by the Germans. The civilian population i- also prepar- ing to move out.
 A London dispatch reports muti ny of large proportions among the Turkish troops in Smyrna, due il is thought, to shortage of sup plies. A Petrograd dispatch says that Russian warships are lombard ing the Turkish city of Trebizond and it's fall is hourly expected.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
WEDNESDAY

London dispatches state that there is no longer any doubt concerning the activity of the German fleet which was reported yesterday as having left it's base of operations at Kiel. It has been sighted sev- eral times and is comprised of a number of vessels variously esti- mated at from 30 to 50. The war ships are accompanied by mum Der of submarines, several trawl- CTS and two Zeppelins, while the larger ones have their decks ar ranged for the starting and land ing of aeroplanes.
 The escape of the German fleet from the watchfulness of the Brit sh patrol boats is the cause of much criticism in the British par lament Lord Winston Churchill is severely condemning the naval policy of the government. On the other hand, Lord Balfour says that the escape o1 the fleet does not mean that British commerce is fur ther menaced In his address in the house of lords today, Lord Churchill urged the reappointment of Admiral Fisher to supreme com mand in the British navy
 There is a report in London to the effect that German mine layers have been engaged in laying mines off the English coast at the mouth of the Thames. The report is be ing investigated by the British ad- miralty.
 The battle of Verdun has now reached the critical stage. accord ing to Paris dispatches. It is ad- mitted that the Germans have made gains, but the French still have hopes of stemming the tide of Ger man success. The turning point Of the battle is expected tomorrow or next day. Additional German troops rave been brought from the Bal kans to re-enforce the Germans, while the French have been rein forced by British artillery brought from the Franco-Belgian front A Berlin report of today is to the effect that Verdun is now two-thirds surrounded by the Germans and that it's fall is imminent
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
ZEPPELlNS MAKE RAID.

LONDON, March GA raid on the northeast coast of England was made by Leppelins last night, dur ing which twelve persons were klucd and thirty-three injured. As tar as can be ascertained three 1IIisiDIes participated i'll tne lalu, which ended at point about so miles inland. More than forty bombs were dropped and the dam age to property in some of the none of the points attacked were ton.
 BOAT HITS ROCK.
 SANTOS, Brazil, March 7.-The Spanish steamship Principe de Auo- tria struck a rock near here today and 300 passengers went to the bottom with the vessel An at tempt was made by vessels nearby to save the passengers. and, while a number were rescued, the ma jority of them went to the bottom.
 FIVE GENERALS KILLED.
 COPENHAGEN, March 7.-Reports received Ln this city from Berlin state that five German generals have lost their lives during the great struggle which is now going on ln the Verdun region. The advices do not give the names of the conl- manders, but they were all en- gagged along the Verdun front.
 STEAMSHIP SUNK.
 LONDON. March 7-The admiral ty is authority for the statement
 cto in O da was sunk in the North sea today by a German submarine. Snow was falling heavily at the time of the attack. and it was with the great est difficulty that the members Of the crew of the merchantmen es- capped with their lives.
 BARRACKS BURNED.
 STEELER, Alberta, March T. The barracks of the mounted police were practically destroyed by fire at an early hour this morning, with heavy loss to the government. A number of men had narrow escapes.
 SWISS DEMOBILIZE.
 PARIS, March 7.-Advices re- ceived in this city today from Swift Zerland state that the Fourth divi- sion of the Swiss army. engaged in border patrol duty along the Ger man frontier during the past year, has been demobilized. the fear of invasion from that quarter having been practically removed by recent developments in the western arena. GERMAN WAREHOUSE BURNS.
 AMSTERDAM, March 9.-It is reported here today that a large German warehouse at Munchen has been destroyed by fire. The ware house contained vast quantity Of merchandise of all kinds and It's loss will be felt keenly.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-03-13
THURSDAY

Portugal has joined the great Eu- ropean war That IS, war has been declared on the latest made republic of Europe by the German govern ment The reason given is that Portugal has offended the Imperial German government by declining to explain why a number of German recently seized in Portuguese ports by Portuguese naval officers. A