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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-12-14

Mrs. Everett Hagan and Mrs.
Adam Greenwood, who had been vis-
iting at the home of their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gray, in this city,
returned Friday to their homes near
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Hutchinson, Of
St. Joe, Mo-, arrived Monday and
will take up their residence in lnis
city, Mr.. Hutchinson having accept
ed position as second trick operator
at the Burlington depot.
H. M. Reynold, of Watertown. s.
D., who had been visiting at the
home of his brother, O. H. Reynolds.
of southwest of Leon, went to Van
Vert Friday to visit a sister and
other relatives at that place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Gardner de-
parted Sunday for three months So
journ in the south. They will stop
at various places, travelling leisurely
and as it suits their fancy, their final
objective point being Naples, Florida.
Miss Ada Brown. who had been
making an extended visit at the
home Of her sister, Mrs. J. A. Caster
in this city, went to Kansas City,
Mo-, Friday for couple of weeks
visit at the home of her nephew, Geo.
L. Jackson and wife.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-12-14

Miss Sylvia Vandel. who teaches a
school near Delray, was visitor in
this city Friday, being on her way
to her home at Pleasanton to visit
over Sunday.
day, being enroute to Davis City to
attend the funeral of his aunt, Mrs.
'1 Kew. . A. L. Harper, of Gainesville.
Mo-, returned home Monday, after
an over Sunday visit in this city,
preaching, at the Baptist church in
fhl Mrs. esty H. So 3. Mitchell and children
Harlan and Ruth, returned to- their
home at Weldon Thursday after a
few days visit in this city with the
Briggaman sisters.
Rev. C. w. Reeder. who has been
working insurance at various places
in northwestern Iowa, came in Sat
urday for a few days visit with his
family in this city.
= Misses Ruby Huston and Iris
High School, went to Pleasanton Fri
day evening and visited over Sun
day with home folks.
Mrs. Elmer Akers and son Otto
returned Saturday morning from a
visit at the home of her father, at
Morrisonville, Ill. 1t had been TWEEN
ty-eight years since she had seen her
father.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Owens and in
FAINT daughter Dorothy Frances, Of
near Garden Grove, autoed to Leon
last Thursday for a visit with rela-
tives and friends in this city and
vicinity.
H. l.. Rex, an old time resident of
this county, who had been visiting at
the home of J. o. Garner and other
friends in this vicinity, departed
Friday for a few days visit at St.
Joe, Mo-, and Atchison, Kansas, be-
fore returning to his home at Wy
more, Neb.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-12-14
PARTISAN IVORY

A beautiful collection at low
prices, is now on sale.
Beveled edge hand mirrors
at each SOC to $500.
Picture frames Csc to $3.50.
Trays 15c to $500.
Hair Receivers each SOC to
$1.00.
Combs Csc to $1.00.
Cmbs Csc to $1.00.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-12-14
BEAUTIFUL FURs

Women s, Misses and Chill
dren IS in the newest effects and
best skins.
Children s sets $2.25 to $40.
Neck pieces for women $500
to $500.
Muffs at, 1878 to $4,000.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-12-14
FANCY HOSE

All Of the pure silk thread
German dyed.
Plain gold, pink, light blue,
navy, green, lavender and
white SLID.
Plaids in brown and white.
red and white, Copen and
black, brown and gold $3.50.
Sizes S15 to 10.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-12-14
DAINTY NECKWEAR

These are in the newest mod
els and of the most desirable
materials. Shown in crepes,
chiffons, broad cloths, organ
dies and Georgette at 25c to
$3.50.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-12-14
HANDKERCHIEFS

Pure linen with embroideri
ed spray at 35c to ST.
Crepe de chimes in pink, law
ender, light blue, yellow or
white in hemstitched or dain-
ty lace edge 35c.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-12-14
HAND. BAGS

These are all Of real leather
and embody the latest ideas.
The variety of, shapes and col
ors assure you a most satisfac-
tory selection. Prices from
$1.O0 to $500.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-12-14
COMFY SLIPPERS

All sizes in women's, chill
dren's and misses, in blue Law
ender, red, buckskin, black and
Nell rose 75c to $3.50.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-12-14
BOUDOIR CAPS

These new dainty creations
come in light blue, pink, laven-
der, white. Materials are silk
crepe, marquisette, mulls, nets.
Prices are 25c SOC, $1.00, $3.50.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-12-14
HAIR ORNAMENTS SOC

This is by far the most beau
tiful showing in this line we
have ever made at such low
prices. A complete line Of the
very newest designs SOC.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13
PLAN FOR BEAUTY

Plan for beauty, then work unceas-
ingly for the plan.
Have grass and shrubbery in the
back, rather than rubbish.
Hardy azaleas are among our most
brilliant, hardy shrubs.
All the spireas, herbaceous or shrub,
are beautiful and hardy.
Let your kitchen window be pic
ture frame. Let the picture frame be
green things growing.
Let the green things be something
beside burdock. jimpson weeds or
cookie burs.
Plant to screen the ugly views from
the back door. Vines will do it.
Get a root of the trumpet-creeper
from the woods and plant it in the
back yard.
Set a strong stake beside it, and
keep the vine cut back until the
shrub" habit is formed. 1t is beau
tiful.
The trumpet-creeper will not spread
unless you cut its roots When you
30 you won't have to import any more.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13
POSSIBILITIES OF CACTI

The peculiar growth of cacti and its
possibilities of form and richness of
effect are all too little appreciated.
There are many different type of
cacti, the leafy-stemmed variety, called
phyilocactus. is one of the most popu-
lar produces magnificent flowers and
the plant is handsome during all the
seasons.
One of this group, the Queen cactus,
is often mistaken for the night-bloom
ing cereus. The flowers are smaller,
however. and the blossoms have a de-
lightful odor. 1t blooms at night.
Then there is the humming bird or
lobster cactus which should be seen
to be appreciated. The entire plant is
covered with buds depending from the
ends, which resembles the tiny bird
in flight The blossom is an exquisite
combination of pink and white and
blooms for weeks if not exposed to too
much heat.
The eereus type is suitable for the
hanging basket and is one of the best
spring boomers. 1t requires a sandy
soil
As soon as the tiny red blooms ap.
pear water freely and give the plant
plenty of sunshine. Apply liquid ma
nure once week during the growing
season, it is as beneficial to cacti as
it is TO geranium.
If you have never tried growing
caeti Its peculiar growth and wealth
of bloom will be subject of interest
to you-G. T. F.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13
WORK ON THE LAWN

How are the lawn and home
grounds in general? Are they all that
should make summer home life enjoy
able and pleasing sight to the pass
erby?
If the lawn is patchy and bare in
spots, keep on seeding it the whole
summer through; the seed will final
ly catch and fill up the bare places.
White clover is a fine lawn plant,
but many find that it dies out after a
few years. White clover, as all the
cloyers. is biennial, completely dy-
ing after the second year. If the lawn
is kept closely clipped, white clover
seed should be sown each fall or
spring to insure permanent stand.
The same result may be secured by
not moving in the fall, allowing the
plants to blossom and seed.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13
Magic Washing Stick

This Ia something new to housewives
some hing they have wanted all their lives,
but never couid get before. It makes It pos
sible to do the heaviest, hardest washing in
less than oue-hatf the time il took by old
methods. and IL eliminates all rubbing and mus
cnlar effort. No washing machine is needed.
Nothing but this simple little preparation,
which Is absolutely harmless 10 the finest tatries-
white, colored WOODEN. 1t makes the
hardest task of the week pleasant pastime-
delightful occupation. You will be de-
lighted at the clean, spotiess, snow-white
clothes that come out of the rinsing water;
and all without am effort on your part. The
Magic Washing Stick does II alt-and remember.
without injury to the most delicate goods,
colored or white, woolens, blankets. lace cur
tains etc. Contains no acids, no aikalies, no
poisonous Ingredients to make It's use dam
gerous. IS wsshlngs IS cents
Sold by all Druggists and Greeers every
where. II yours doesn't handle 1t, show him
this ad-he'H get IL for you or send 25c in
stamps to l. g. RICHARDS CO.. Sherman TeIss
Arkansas Distributors
nUsksT T.1lRRftt GRO co. Little ROek. hsansss-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13
TOO MUCH WATER KILLS
PLANTS
BY LIMA r. ROSE.

More plants in the window garden
are killed every year by overwhelming
than in any other way. Some persons
labor under the delusion that water
must be applied daily, and the conse-
qnence is their plants are literally
drowned out, unless they happen to
have the best drainage.
Others 90 ON the 'little-and-o often"
plan-that is. they apply water in
small quantities whenever they hap
pen to think Of it.
The result is the surface of the soil
is kept moist and from this the owner
takes it for granted that the soil be-
meath must be properly damp.
Nine times out of ten examination
will show that an inch or two below
the surface the soil IS dry. OF course
the roots of the plants cannot do their
work under such conditions The plant
soon sickens and eventually dies and
the owner wonders what caused the
trouble.
Now, in watering plants several
things have to be considered. First.
the nature of the plant. Some like a
good deal of water. others only a mod
crate amount.
Second The soil. A close. 1oamy soil
dries out slowly, therefore it will not
require IS frequent or as large appli-
cations as a light porous soil from
which moisture evaporates rapidly.
Third, location and exposure must
be taken into consideration. Plants in
the sun or a very warm place, will
need a good deal more water than
those in full or partial shade or a low
temperature.
Fourth. the size of the pot must be
reckoned with The soil In large pot
will not dry out for two or three days.
but the soil in a small pot will become
quite dry every day.
Fifth, a dormant plant requires but
little water It iG not in condition
to make use OF much water and an
oversupply of it will surely result in
harm When the plant begins to grow
then increase the quantity and proper
ton this to the development made
All these things must receive due
consideration by the amateur who
would know how to care for his or her
plants intelligentIy
Study them. Experiment with them.
In this way you soon become familiar
with the individuality of each one and
you will be able to give to each the
care it needs
We are often asked for some rules
for watering plants 1t is impossible to
make any rule that can be followed
strictly.
The only rule | have ever been able
10 give is this: When the surface of
the soil looks dry, water. Use enough
To thoroughly saturate all the soil in
the pot.
You can tell about this by the es-
cane of some at the bottom of the pot.
Then wait until the dry look appears
ON the surface again and apply water
as before
But. as | have said, one will have to
modify this rule to fit the conditions.
II is a general rule, subject to such
change as may appear necessary to
the intelligent plant grower. who does
not believe in treating all the plants
exactly alike.
Give fertilizers to growing plants
only. A plant standing still needs
none and will be injured by the appli-
cations of the food it is not in condi-
ton to make use Of.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13
Seals Can Drown.

1t is curious fact that the fur seal
was once land animal The baby
seals are actually afraid of water;
they would drown if thrown into it.
and have to learn 10 swim by repeated
efforts. When once they have been
laught Il swim however, they soon
forget to walk.
There are in existence only two i'm?
portant herds of fur seals, one of
which has Is breeding ground in the
Commander islands, belonging to Rus
STA, the other in .he PribiIof islands.
belonging . the United States 0s
these the latter is much the larger.
The Pribilof islands are government
property, and thus ii happens that the
United States government fnds Itself
The owner of by far the most valuable
herd of fur seals IN the void.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13
CALOMEL WHEN BILIOUS? MO-! STOP!
ACTS LIKE DYNAMITE ON LIVER
Guarantee Dodsons Liver Tone" viii Give You the Best Liver
and Bowel Cleansing You Ever Had-Doesnt Make You Sck

Stop using calomel! 1t makes you
sick. Don't lose a days work. II you
feel lazy. sluggish, bilious or consti-
pated. listen to me-
Calomel is mercury or quicksilver
which causes necrosis of the bones.
Calomel. when 1t comes into contact
with sour bile. crashes into 1t. breaking
1t up. This is when you feel that aw-
full nausea and eramping. II you feel
all knocked out" II your liver is tor
pid and bowels constipated or you
have headache, dizziness. coated
tongue. II breath is bad or stomach
sour just try a spoonful of harmless
Dodson's Liver Tone.
Here's my guarantee-Go to any
drug store or dealer and get 50-eent
bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone Take a
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13

spoonful and If 1t doesn't straighten
you right up and make you feel fine
and vigorous want you to go back to
the store and get your money. bod
sons Liver Tone is destroying the
sale OF calomel because it is real liver
medicine; entirely vegetable, therefore
it cannot salivate or make you sick.
| guarantee that one spoonful OF
Dodson's Liver Tone will put your
sluggish liver to work and clean your
bowels of that sour bile and consti-
pated waste which is clogging your
system and making you feel miserable.
| guarantee that a bottle OF Dodson' 3
Liver Tone will keep your entire fam
lily feeling fine for months. Give it to
your children. It Is harmless; doesn't
grippe and they Ike its pleasant taste.
ADV
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13

At last the time has come when n
regulation, practical swimming suit is
good to look upon. If anyone doubts
that 1t is possible to look pretty when
emerging from morning dip let her
contemplate the picture here. SO far
as her clothes are concerned, the maid
may be said to have on a most becorn-
ing outfit, as full of style as any other
of her apparel may be.
The suit pictured Is of black and
black-and-white striped satin. and is
made up of roomy boomers of striped
satin, reaching to the knees and. with
rather wide frill at the bottom, and
one-piece overdress cut In an easy
fitting Princess style. There is a
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13
COLT DTSTEMPER
Exaaaeration.

Jerolomon c. Woodford, a textile
expert, was talking about the giant
chemical trust just formed in Ger.
many.
TRUSTS don't do the harm" he said.
that they are popularity supposed to
do. There's a lot Of ridiculous eXag-
geration In this trust octopus talk. It
reminds one of the girls on the sea
voyage who wrote:
That day a frightful tempest burst
upon US, but | resolved to stay on deck.
even though the wind increased to
such n terrible hurricane that 1t was
only with the greatest difficulty could
keep up my parasol.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13
Asst HMA

81 have been a sufferer from asthma for
thirtytwo years" writes Mrs. j. p Bish
op, IA Fatherland St, Nashville, Tenn
Il got to the place where | could not lie
down for months at a time. | tried all
kinds Of medicine, but got no relief. Lung
Vita was recommended. / bought bottle
and can truthfully say that | have not
been bothered with asthma since | took
the first bottle"
Many other testimonials on file showing
what Lung Vita has done in cases of con
sumption, asthma, grippe, colds, Group
and whooping cough. At your dealers oil
direct. Price $l75. Free booklet upon
request. Nashville Medicine CO., Room 7
Steger Bldg, Nashville, Tenn. Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13

pointed panel at the front of the
bodice provided with buttons in black
and white composition. The button
holes are let in ON both sides. The
bodice is cut with short kimono
sleeves lined with the striped satin,
and border of it outlines the V
shaped neck. The skirt is open at the
sides in slit that is rounded at the
bottom. 1t is finished with a cord Gov
cred with the plain satin and reaches
a little below the knees.
The stockings are of black silk with
pin stripes In white, and the shoes of
black cloth are finished with white.
When the maid is fully equipped for
her plunge she will don elose-fitting
satin cap of black or black-and-white
satin and it is likely to be provided
with a visor or something in the way
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13
ALWAYS LOOK YOUR BEST
AS to Your Hair and Skin by Using
Cuticura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify. the
Ointment to soothe and heal These
fragrant, supercreamy emollients pre-
serve the natural purity and beauty
of the skin under conditions which, II
neglected, tend to produce state OF
irritation and Disagreement.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cutieura. Dept L.
Boston. Sold eyerywhere-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13

white appear to be best liked. although
other colors have appeared. All white
with black ut the top and point makes
a beautiful stick. furnished with a
vanity bag Of black and white striped
satin ribbon. stick of this kind is
shown In the center of the group
above.
At the left of the center there is
smart model of white enamel. covered
with emerald green satin and banded
with black and white. ON the left of
it is a black stick with white knob and
point. The knob Is banded with black
The stick at the right of the center,
of white enamel, may be carried on the
arm by the black-and-white ribbon
which is run through Il slit in the top.
Next to It plain black stick has a
white knob and point and contrives to
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13

of little shade for the eyes. Under
1t she may wear a close cap of rub
Der cloth or she may select one of
the many rubberized caps or hats
which the season provides.
Certainly no girl really needs Il
"swagger stick and just rs certainly
every girl wants one-or will as soon
as she sees them. These breezy little
accessories have no excuse for being
in our midst at all except TINT they are
pretty and announce that their youth
ful wearers are out for II walk and
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13
In Woman S Realm
Designers That Are Noted for Originality Have Given Their Aen-
ton to the Bathing Suit With Results That Need Only to
Be Approximation "Swagger Sticks Greatly in
Popular Favor lust at This Moment

may possibly need little help or eur
port. They are equal to giving assist
ance in the arduous climbs she may
encounter on Fifth avenue or Michi-
gan boulevard and show further will
ingness to be useful and helpful by
supporting little vanity bags Of rib
bon.
These new swagger sticks are made
TO match up with street and sports
suits and hats. And the vanity bag,
carrying first aid to beauty must also
carry out the matching up In color and
style.
Some of these sticks are satin-cov-
cred. but most Of them are enameled.
Black and white and emerald and
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13
Breaking II Gently.
60c and sl.00 at all
Druk S,sre&.

After the dynamite fatality Casey
ran to break the news to Mrs. Murphy
Have you got Pats life insured?'
he asked.
Indeed | have, and for long
while" was the reply.
well. then" blurted out the tactful
messenger. L hope ye won't have the
trouble collecting 1t that the boys will
In collecting Pat"
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13

trimmed with strips of the velvet rib
bon in such way 10 give The effect
Of n douhle=pointed girdle. A gradu-
ated founce rulle, just below the
dropped shoulder, carried out the popu-
lar cape effect. The frock was soft
grayish beige in color, the velvet rib
bon a delicate pastel blue.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13

"Where are the SHOWS of yester-
day." inquired the man who quotes
poetry.
Never mind about that" rejoIned
his wife. THE important question is,
Where is the ice that was due to ar
rive this morning..
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13
COVETED BY ALL

but possessed by few-a beautiful
head of hair II yours is streaked with
gray, or is harsh and stiff. you can re-
store 1t to its former beauty and LUIS.
ter by using La Creole" Hair Dress
Ing. Price 81. 00.-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13
Position of Immunity.

You people all seem TO take a great
deal of loose talk from that man in a
froek coat"
Yes" replied Bronco Eeb. "He sort
q puts it over on lis, because he knows
he kin He's the only undertaken in
Crimson Gulch Ma matter what kind
o trouble comes up, there's necessarily
an understandin that he's to I've Il sur
yyor."
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13
Velvet Ribbon.

Velvet ribbon. which has not been
used to any extent on dresses for some
years past. is evidently coming into its
own again. One of the newest models
is an afternoon frock of taffeta
trimmed with vertical bands Of narrow
velvet ribbon, placed both on bodice
and skirt in graduated lengths. The
skirt was very full and hung in four
deep points. the velvet ribbon being
zlg-zageed accordingly. The waist,
which was cut surplice effect and
formed pointed bodice in 'front.' was
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13
Coina Back.

Flows things in Plunkville?"
Quiet"
flows your piano fund coming on?s
well, every time we give an enter
tainment to raise money we get deeper
into debt
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13

For the first year of his married
life Rounder came to dinner in eve
ming clothes"
What does he do now?"
Now he comes to breakfast in
them. Boston Evening Transcript.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a Gen.
eral Tonic because it contains the well
known tonic properties OF QUININE and
IRON. 1t acts on the Liver. Drives Out
Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds
up the Whole System so cents.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13
Wedding Presents.

81 want to get something suitable
for a wedding present"
Yes. ma'am. Miss Brown, please
show the lady something for about $3
that will look as though 1t might have
cost SIG"
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13

Women always have a lot to say
about their rights, but never a WORD
about the wrongs Of Tire poer men.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13
What BaiR

Are You inviting that queer fish.
Mr.. JimsonTn
Yes, I'm dropping him line."-
Boston Evening Transcript.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13

be most sedate and businesslike in APP
pearance.
Those sticks which are furnished
with vanity bags to put them in coun-
tenance promise to be the most fa-
yored. For, whatever else her girl
ship may consent to do without in this
ungenerous world. she simply will
have vanity bag
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13

Send ten cents to DR.. kilmer & Co..
Binghamton, \. Y. for a sample size bot
tie. 1t will convince anyone You will
also receive booklet Of valuable infer-
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad-
der When writing, be sure and mention
this paper. Regular ffty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13
II is No Worry.

'Why the cogitation?"
II wish l could find some good sub
stitute for gasoline"
II find walking works very we'll.
Pittsburgh Post.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13
French Knots for Initials.

A Turkish towel was initiated In
way that was greatly admired. The
letter was formed by using two or
three rows of heavy French knots.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13
A Iono Run.

This bill has been running now for
three MONTHS said the collector
Dear me-" said the debtor, how
tired ii must be !"-Detroit Free Press.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13
WHY HAVE cHILIs AND FEvER7

plantation" Chill Tonic is guaran-
teed and will do the work in week.
Your money cheerfully refunded by
dealers if it fails after giving it q
proper trial Price 50c.-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13
1T is IMPERATIVE

that you keep a bottle of Mississippi
Diarrhoea Cordial in your medicine
chest. In constant use for fifty years.
Price 25c and 50c-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13

Guinea pigs do not come from
Quinn, nor are they pigs
The Monticellonian., 1916-07-13

In the Is years that copper has
been mined in Alaska about 100000
600 pounds have been produced.