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they subscribe, respectively, to the following
number OF shares OF the capital stock of this
corporation: A. ! Branif., twenty,six 20
shares; Gerald : Kennedy, twelve G2)
shares; Edward B. Ellis, twelve az shares
The said subscription Of Arturo J. Braniff
snail be partly paid for and settled by him
by the transfer to this corporation OF all the
property as shown on the detailed statement
hereto annexed, said property having been
appraised by the directors Of this corpora
ton at the sum Of Sl,2S0OO And the said
a. J. Branif having paid out and advanced
the sum of $4,000 for account of this COrpO-
ration, as shown the detailed statement
hereto annexed; this corporation Is 70 al
once reimburse the said \. J. Branitf for
sand payment and advances, by issuing 10
MN therefor stock IN this corporation. The
value OF the property 50 transferred and the
advances 50 made by said 4. ]. Braniff, az
grcgatc the sum OF $4,000: in settlement OF
which amount said A. J. Branif will receive
twenty-five shares OF the capital stock OF
this corporation The remaining four shares
paid in cash.
and Edward Il. Ellis shall be partially paid
Tor and settled by them by the transfer 20
tins corporation 81 the property a, shown I'm
the detailed and itrmrzcd statement hereto
"nncNed The SAID property having been
appraised by the directors Of this corpora
tipn at the value Of $4,000 for the whole II
SAID property, "a, set forth in said statement.
Ouc-ha.t of the value thereof being $1,000
me me Naid Gerald :. Kennedy is TO complete
~, H'id subscription ~ the payment ~
$1,000 IN cash; and the said Edward b.
tlliN Is 70 complete his >4.l subscription by
the payment Ht q like sum ut $4,000 a. cash
Article \l.-Ihs charter may be amended
'hr capital stock thereof increased or de
creased, 'r this corporation dissolved. IN ac-
c"rdance with the provisions IF Act POI Of the
Legislature Of the state of louisiana for the
year 1914.
Thus done and signed in my office a, New
orleans. LOUISIANA. On the presence of Allan
The herald., 1916-04-27

turned down at the proper points, so
there will be- only room enough be-
tween them for the spool. Punch a
hole through each turned down end
for a stick axle to run through. Then
cut two slots through the box cover
the same distance apart as ends A
Zig. y. centering the pair both cross
wise and lengthwise of the cover, and
stick ends A through the slots and
glue portion b to the cover. Cut the
wheel axle enough smaller than the
spool hole so the spool will turn cas-
lily, then push it through the hole in
the spool and the holes in ends \.
Glue a cardboard strip to the under
side of the cover for a shaft.
The toy merry go-round in Fig. 5
consists of a strip of heavy cardboard
turned up at its ends Gig. g., which
The herald., 1916-04-27

is tackled at its center to the end of a
stick cut small enough to turn easily
In the hole in a spool. The spool
slipped over the stick is grasped by
the right hand, and the left hand
starts the merry-go-round and keeps
it in motion by twirling the stick to
which the cardboard strip is fastened.
The boy and girl riders are shown in
Fig. Z. Cut them out of the paper,
mount them upon cardboard, color
them on both sides.
The teeter-board Gig. 81 is made
of the same kind of strip as that
used for the merry-go-round Gig. g..
Tack this strip at its center to the side
of a spool, and mount the spool in a
cardboard frame in the same way that
the spool wheels of the cart are mount
The herald., 1916-04-27
Worlds Lead Pencils.

The worlds products Of lead pencils
probably amounts to nearly 2,OOOOOO'-
900 a year, half OF which are made
from American-grown cedar. The
United States makes about 75O,O0O,0OO
a year. or more than eight pencils for
each of it's inhabitants.
The herald., 1916-04-27
u,,, CHARTER
"nkNALlONAL IMPORT AND EX.
PORT CO., INC.

|
pRT CO., INC.
YATES Of America, State of Louisiana,
orleans, City of New Orleans.
- .%sn, that on this 9th day of the
n snsIch, A D. 1916, before me, Her
49, e.iser, notary public duly COM
-. and for the above named parish
ss.. pefsonally came and appeared:
y 49, persons whose names are here
80 who, in the presence of the
~ sn named and undersigned,
M declared: That, availing them
i laws Of the state of Louisiana,
~ - 81 the Incorporation of corpo-
y. specially of Act 267 of 1914,
~ :, ahized, and do by these presents
q a. constitute themselves, as we'll
y rs-;., psrscns who may hereafter be-
~ &C., with them, into a corporation
|nrs .iue IN law, to enioy corporate
n - s.a,ins a period Of ninety-niue (oo)
- ms date, unless sooner dissolved.
ksshv I following stipulations which
Pa q suopt as their articles of moor
\ ls,., name of this corporation
II ~ national Import and Export Co,
q a T,nieiie IS hereby declared to be
NJ an orleans, State of Louisi.
'anon or other legal process
rnrr On the president, and, in
q n q the secretary.
cu.,.si objects and purnoses Of
sk and the nature Of the bpsi.
nea on by it, are hereby de.
~ ssherwise acquire N boId ov,
z 49, sen assign and 10 invest,
hr3v,,. sugars, drugs, perfumery,
~ usss. zines, cereals, salt. cement,
srrrh.sSles and any other goods
n nt,s products or nrnoaTfv al
kenr ~ inscription; to do a gen.
sseaf, soumission merchants and
~ md 49, therein; to export
Y 4 s,;S ga N, either as principal or
krprsi articles or things and ali
q n woperty whatever. without
49,, nature or description.
kms 49, VI representative Of cor.
~ ,D5 sn INDIVIDUALS, and as such
end their business inter,
b a. 80, sac deal in and 70 act nc
sdi purchase and sale of all L;r5s
a T !, deal in, purchase S,sS, ae sr9SEs
t1sli otnerwise dispose Of mort.
\ 7s9 q lands and real and per.
4is - WY kind and class in the
so subS;-.n any and all foreign
= sane. develop, manage and
i ~ ,sd - construct. alter and re-.
~ & .oings, and to huv and
AZ 1. Aenais used by builders
ii !. % general real estai.
ss: sits full p 1Cy itself sd t or a:
The herald., 1916-04-27
One WAY Of LOOKING at II.

What a beautiful wOman!" I'm
glad you think so. That is my wife"
81 congratulate you, old man. 1t must
be a pleasure to lose every argument
TO a woman like that. "-Detroit Free'
Press. -
The herald., 1916-04-27
Couldn't Blame Him.

Clergyman-"Do you mean -
that your wife goes to church every
sunday without you?" Husband
eyes. but it isn't my fault can't per-
9uad- her to stay home. boston
transcript.
The herald., 1916-04-27
Harm in Love Stories.

Love stories are liable to do some
harm by setting a pace in elegant
and poetic courtship that no ordinary
man can keep up with.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-04-20
Dustin Fa1num Next Monday.

One of the leading favorites of the
movie world is Dustin Farnum, who
has been seen on the screen at the
Idle Hour theatre in this city, and
he pleased everybody. He comes
again next Monday, April l4th, in the
five reel Paramount picture, Cap
tain Courtesy story of the Mexican
occupation of California in 1S4O-46.
The following is synopsis of the
play:
Leonard Davis is made an orphan
when George Granville, a renegade
American in the services of the Mexi-
can forces, raids the Davis ranch
killing his father and mother. Leon
ardo riding home sees smoke in the
distance, and on his arrival finds that
his parents have been brutally slain.
In his rage and grief he vows to
dedicate his life to avenge the death
of his parents.
Several years of intermittent war
fare between the Americans and
Mexicans, and about this time the
country side is terrorized by a high
wayman known to the Mexicans as
Captain Courtesy" This title he
has gained by his unfailing courtesy
to women, to children, to the poor
and to the helpless, in spite of the
fact of his ruthless actions against
the Mexicans.
Captain Courtesy" rescues Elean-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-04-20
Boys Acre Contest.

R. X. Farrar, of the Extension De-
partment of Iowa State College, was
in the county last week on Tuesday
and Wednesday assisting county sup
erintendent Miss Mabel Horner in the
organization of the Boys Acre Corn
Contest. The organization work
consists in securing a county chair
man, township chairman, county
prize and township prize. The enroll
ments are largely secured through
the school. A complete report of the
organization will be given soon. In
the meantime the boys should send
in their enrollments. Cards can be
secured of the county superintendent
who is the leader of the work in De-
catur county.
The following boys have already
enrolled:
Glen Heaton, High Point.
Lawrence Hewlett, Grand River.
Gerald Hewlett, Grand River.
Clifford Hewlett, Grand River.
S Jay Sweagle, Grand River.
Cecil Shaub, Garden Grove.
Raymond Hazlet, Eden.
George Carl Davis, Franklin.
John Yenney, Franklin.
Floyd Yenney, Franklin.
John Watson, Franklin.
Clyde Watson, Franklin.
Lyle Watson, Franklin.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-04-20
< X X X X x X X X X X X X
SCHOOL NOTES
WINNIFRED HAMILTON
GEORGE SPRINGER
Editors
< X j: X X * x X X !: X X X X j

Employ thy time we'll, if thou
meanest TO gain leisure; and since
thou art not sure of a minute, throw
not away an hour" Franklin.
The Seniors will give their play,
"All-of-a-Sudden peggy,' at the op-
era house on Friday evening, April
II. this is tho only play that will be
given this year, so let's every one
come out to see it. Miss Bloom, the
trainer, arrived Monday noon.
Last Friday afternoon Garden
Grove High School played Leon at
Van Vert, Leon winning by score
of 10 to Z.
In the evening of the same day the
Triangular and County contests were
held, Nancy Kemp winning first in
the triangular and Marjorie Shular
winning third in the county.
About fifty from Leon attended
the contests.
On Saturday at the High School ex-
hibit Leon had fourteen entries and
carried away ten firsts and two Sec
onds.
The Y. NJ. c. A. and Y. w. C. A.
are being organized in the High
School, Bob Beardsley has been elect
ed president, Joe Kcshlear social
manager and Bob Scott business man
ager of the Y MS.
George Tye, Misses Butler and
Florence Davis visited High School
Monday.
Miss Bruce and Miss Cooney had a
quarter holiday Fridiy afternoon.
Leora starkey entered the 9TH
grade Monday.
Ruby Brown Of Davis City visited
the eighth grade Friday.
The eighth grade entertained the
seventh grade with program Friday
morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-04-20
Winners of Prizes at the County Con.
test Held at Van Vert.

1. Set of botany note books
Weldon.
2. Set of physics note books
Garden Grove. 2. Lamont.
3. Set of physical geography not
books. Weldon. Lib
A. Set of history note books-1
Leon. 2. Weldon.
5. Set of manual training drawings
No entries.
6. Set drawings showing physic:
experiment apparatus.-1. Leon.
Z. Set of four free hand pencil
drawings. entries.
8. Set four water colors.-1
Leon. Z. Weldon.
8. Set of four cartoons.-1. Leon
10. Set four drawings-1. Leon
II. Set of maps Of modern Eur
OPEL. Leon. 2. Weldon.
IL. Set of four designs for book
covers.-1. Leon.
IS. Set of three designs of furni
ture.-1. Lamont. 2. Leon.
IA. Set of four articles of furni
ture.-1. Leon. 2. Lamont.
IS. Set of four pieces of sewing
=. Lamont. 2. Garden Grove.
Is. Set of four pieces of sewing
i. Lamont. 2. Leon.
II. Set of ten or more Iowa
woods.-1. Garden Grove.
IS. Freshman and Sophomore
girls essay or story. plans for Pin
Money!. Leon.
10. No entries.
20. Decatur County Rallying Song
by school above Sophomore year.
1. Leon. 2. Lamont.
FL. Zoology Exhibit. Garden
Grove.
%. Discretionary. 1. Garden
Grove. 1st. Agricultural Chart; End
Latin Charts.
County Contest.
1. Weldon; 2. Van Vert; 8. Leon.
Triangular Contest.
1. Leon; 2. Garden Grove.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-04-20
"A Visit to the Junior Short Course

Miss Virgene Griffin, who attended
the Junior Short Course at Ames last
January, upon her return wrote an
, interesting account of her trip, con-
Guiding the story with canning club
song written by Miss Kate Logan.
We have deferred the publication
Of Miss Virgene's story until such a
time as it would be most helpful in
securing enrollments for the Junior
Club work. That time is at hand.
Now is the time to enroll especially
in the corn, garden, tomato, baby
pork and canning clubs. The big
work is the corn for boys and the
canning for girls. Ask the county
superintendent for enrolment cards
The following is Miss Virgenes
story:
I left Leon, accompanied by my
mother, January 81, at a. M, and
arrived in Des Moines at 1920 a. m.
We left Des Moines on the interur-
ban car and arrived at the Campus
station at p. m. We were met by
a guide who directed us to the Home
Economics building where we regis
tered. From there we were escorted
to Morrill, Hall where we presented
our letter of introduction from Miss
Mabel Horner to Mr.. Bishop. He is
a very courteous gentleman. He had
rooms reserved in Margaret Hall for
all the Junior Club girls. My first
impression of the campus was that
it was very slick, but Dean Curtis
said that nature did that, everything
was covered with ice. The campus
is very beautiful. The different build
ings must be seeA to realize their
size and gradN4 .zss Il.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-04-20
Headquarters for
Boys Easter
Clothes.

or, the ward of Father Reinaldo,
from a Mexican who has insulted her
and Immediately friendship springs
up. Granville has also met Eleanor
and is likewise infatuated. The riv-
ais have many encounters in and
about the mission.
The Mexicans are about to attack
the mission, when Captain Courtesy
rides his horse through the window
and warns the Padre of the impend-
ing danger. Courtesy then rides to
get Kearney's American troopers.
Just as the ammunition of the de-
tenders is exhausted, the troopers ar
rive and save the day.
Among the many notable scenes
IN this play are those in which Mr..
Farnum rides his horse through the
church window and the night scene
in Kearney's camp at Los Angeles.
This is production which you GER
tainly should not miss seeing, if you
enjoy red blooded action mingled
with ardent love making.
Special matinee at o'clock, first
night show at 7:15. Prices 10 to Is
cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-04-20

Wild pitches, Mcdowell 8. Passed
balls, w. Scott L. First base on err
rors, Leon 4, Garden Grove 2. Hit by
pitcher Scott, Young. Time 1874.
Umpire, Ralph Rumley, Ames.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-04-20
Leon 13-Gar(len Grove :.

The Leon High School base ball
team defeated the Garden Grove
High School team at Van Vert Tues
day OF last week in an exciting and
fast game. The following is the Of
ficial score:
L
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-04-20

11OW D i m6
We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
We. the undersigned. have known F. J..
him perfectly honorable in all business
tIansactions and financially able to carry
cut any obligations made by his hrm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
- Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure IS taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mil.
cous surfaces Of the system. Testimonials
6y all Druggists. Y,
Snho 8a1l'0 1Anily p1lls To- - 1eapaeaon. I
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-04-20
Was Blackmail Cause of Suicide?

Last Fridays Des Moines Capital
contained the following in regard to
the suicide of Mrs. Josie Fleming
Mariner, an account of whose death
was published in last weeks issue OF
this paper:
The coroner's jury investigating
the death of Mrs. Josie Mariner, who
was found dead at her nome, 1902
Livingston avenue on the afternoon
of April 3, decided that she came to
her death by her own hand. She had
been shot through the right temple
and was clutching a revolver in her
hand when the body was found. Fol-
lowing his wife's death several bills,
amounting to $235, which the hus-
band thought paid, have been receiv-
ed which leads Mr.. Mariner to be-
lieve that his wife had been black
mailed.
He intends visiting local banks to
find if his wife had deposited the
money there.
He said he did not believe the real
motive for his wife's death had been
brought to light, although in a note
written by her before her death she
said it was all because of the fear
that second hand automobile her
husband was about to purchase would
take all of their savings in it's upkeep.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-04-20

L. H. S. IS 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 *-13
G. G. H. S. 20 1 0 3 0 0 0 3 Z
Summary-Earned runs, Leon Z,
Garden Grove 3. Two base hits,
Lane. Three base hits, w. Scott,
Keshlear. Home runs, w. Scott.
Base on balls, off Young 8, of Nc
Dowell Q, off R. Scott 2. Struck out
by Mcdowell Z, by r. Scott z. Left
on bases, Leon 5. Garden Grove s,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-04-20

For Sale-On the Stone farm. 6k
miles northwest of Leon. ~ milea
northeast of Decatur. native lumber
of all kinds. fence posts. split OF
sawed and stove wood. w. w. Full.
ton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-04-20

Hurrah! Hurrah! Well all be can
ming queens.
Well can the surplus products from
the pumpkins to the beans,
While we are working together.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-04-20

Pat a cake, pat cake; what Is the
time?
Your watch is busted and so is mine.
Let's 60 to Butler; fast as we can,
He is the expert watch repair man.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-04-20
How's This3

Meet me at Cherrington's."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-04-20

Meet me at Cherrlngron's."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-16
MEN WHO WONT WORK.

(Salem. ore, Capital JOurnal.)
There were 200 men in a Saliva
ton breadIine in New York city
one day a few weeks ago. The army
officials decided 10 make a test and
see whether the breadline vas Justi-
ned. They offered all the men jobs.
They offered them in good faith
they had 500 jobs for 200 men. And
only 1--WE Of the men accepted.
That settled the matter. Orders
were Immediately issued 10 abolish
the breadline
There is in this incident much
cause for reflection concerning the
whole scope of public charity. The
result OF this test seems TO corrobor-
ate conclusions at which organized
charity" arrived long ago; that sen
timent should have small place in
charitable work. that indiscrimin-
ate giving is bad and that most OF
our charity undermines the indepen-
dence of the recipients and tends
10 make them parasites on society.
The purpose Of true charity is
wherever possible. 90 restore the
unfortunate person 10 self-respect-
ing independence. Bread lines and
soup Kitchens undoubtedly have
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-16
THE BREMEN.

The failure OF the ong-heralded submarine liner
Bremen to appear in American port. any other
port far the world knows, constitutes one of the
mysteries of the Most of the speculation thus
far has been with the possible fate of the
Bremen. Observers have wondered whether she
foundered enroute through some mechanical defect,
whether she destroyed by storms whether she
was sunk by mine she'll whether she was caught
in of TIE fatal steel spread by the British
captured by enemies have chosen to conceal their
triumph.
But al the time there have been cynical observers
who doubted that there was a Bremen And late
y that suspicion has spread suggested that the
Germans simply fooling their foes and fooling
the rest of the world when they boosted Of large
submarine fleet of which the Deutschland was mere
ly the pioneer. and which was destined to foil the
British blockade and re-esablish commercial commu-
nication with America There is said to be no trust
worthy evidence that any other of the Deutsch
land type has yet been launched.
However that may be- is evident that the fruits OF
the Deutschland's voyage have been Will remain
sentimental rather than practical It isn't likely even
several more such vessels put into commission
that they ply the Atlantic with dependable regular
ity and safety supply Germany with enough war
materials to make any appreciate difference in the
result o the war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-16
IT DID MUCH.

After passing the general deficiency measure con-
gress adjourned Friday. The sixtyfourth session of
the national assembly viii go down In history as one
with record OF great accomplishments Barring the
corrupt practices bill. which the republicans helped
by a few democrats killed. and the immigration act
every bit Of scheduled legislation enacted. The
powerful personality of the president the driving force
behind congress has prevailed the eternal good of
the people Of the United states
More constructive and truly progressive laws have
been written into the than by any congress
within the memory OF the average
The issues before the in the November cleo
ton clearly cut.
DO they approve or not approve, Of the acts Of the
sixty-fourth congress?
The democratic party may for once at least, point
with pride" to four years record. woodrow vii
son is the physical embodiment of the democratic
party the responsible TO the largest degree for
that record. Whether it meets with the approval OF
the bulk American people whether this country
shall continue upon the broad path Of progress which
prosperity contentment and happiness for the
many OF return to the narrow road of conservatism
which leads the enrichment of chosen few is the
question TO be determined November
That the question before the country afte- all
is said other issues are but injected to muddy The
political waters.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-16
An ENGINEERING FAILURE.

For the giant quebec bridge to collapse at the very
moment of completion, when It's last span was being
hoisted into position. would be regarded under any
circumstance as Misunderstanding calamity only an
engineer perhaps, fully appreciate the bitterness
OF a failure
Some notion of must mean to the men who
have spent years planning and creating such struc-
ture for the mastery OF great river, be gained
from Kipling's story The Bridge Builders
But Kplings bridge held in spite of the Ganges flood
The quebec bridge fell a calm day, into peaceful
and friendly river in presence of hrong to whom
the event should have been triumph. And worse
stin it fell for the second time.
Nature cannot be blamed for this disaster Nobody
can be blamed but the engineers themselves And if
they deserved criticism for the costly failure nine
years ago they are incomparably more blameworthy
now.
The worst of it is that apparently the blame in
neither case rested wholly with the engineers in charge
Of the construction or even the engineers who drew
the plans. The whole profession seems involved For
the best engineers Of the United States are
said have been consulted and TO have given their
approval TO the plans adopted
It was. OF course, gigantic undertaking-the big
gest bridge in the world But it was regarded
as too gigantic American engineering genius our
modern engineers recognize task as impossible be-
cause of size or local difficulty. And the public itself
has acquired blind faith the engineering profess
sion Its experts regarded the miracle workers
o
The long span that lies, crumped at the bo.-
tom the Lawrence river. beside the twisted
wreck its predecessor seems If intended by nature
as the pride of modern mechanical science.