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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

Z. J.. Sankey buys and sells laud
on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security at the best rates,
and does general real estate bust
ness. Has had 20 years experience
in the business. Office upstairs at
northwest corner of Main and Conn
mercial streets. Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

For Sale-Ford touring car and
Ford roadster, both in tist-class me-
chanlcal condition. John COWl.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

We want your business and will
give you every reasonable banking
courtesy and accommodation. Leon
Savings Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

For Sale-Seasoned oak fence
posts, at the Leon. Elevator ana al
the Keller farm. w. ri. Shields 25-ti
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

II you want good insurance and
fair treatm IN case or loss, nave
Pease & Pease write your insurance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

Mrs. Marion F. Stookey entertain
ed a number of lady friends at a
bridge party at her home last Satur-
ca delightful afternoon, dainty re-
freshments being served by the host
eSs. ~ rtgs AT
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

For Sale-Six full blood, but not
registered Aberdeen Angus calves.
S. L. Jordan, II. D. l. Leon, Ia. 16-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

Have you a photo of yourself? Get
it made now at the Harris Studio,
north side OF square. 20
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

Call on Thursday, Feb. 10Th, fore
noon at Hotel Leon, and leave your
eve and ear troubles with DR.. Weber.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

Mrs. Paul Hubbell and little son,
who had been visiting for several
weeks at the home of her parents,
DR.. and Mrs. J. w. Robinson, in this
city, departed Tuesday morning for
Robinson accompanied them as far
as Osceola, returning on the noon
train.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

For Rent-Eight room house, with
barn and good well, known as the
ogden property. See p. f. Bradley
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08
Get your wall paper at the Regal
tOro NE SI-tt

Viavi remedies for sale by Mrs. p.
e. Long, county manager, Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

We can use some choice first mort
gage farm loans. Farmers & Trad
ers State Bank, Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

For Rent-1OO acre farm, eight
miles north of Leon. See Elmer Har-
ris
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

Guaranteed remedy to drive YER
min from chicken houses, $1.00. T.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

Carl Wilson of Leon, Iowa, was
arraigned Thursday on complaint
filed and was brought to Creston and
arraigned before United States. Com
missioner J. G. Hunt. He PLEADED
guilty to the charge of bootlegging
county Jail in default of $500 bond to
await the action of the grand jury,
which convenes here on the 9th day
of next March.-Creston Advertiser.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

For Sale-Residence property on
south Main street. six room house in
good repair. City water and cleo
trio lights. Address J. B. McEndree,
213 Market street. Marshalltown.
IOWA LeEE. 47.tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

We are showing the latest crea-
lions in silk waists and silks by, the
ward. f. NJ HanSell.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

For Sale-On account of moving
away, my Leon residence property on
north Main street. w. G. Stempel,
1921 Santa Fe Ave-, Ft. Madison,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

Pease & Pease write all kinds Of
insurance, and protect their policy
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

Ray Tenney, an experienced phar-
Macist from Decatur, has accepted a
position at Cherrington's drug store.
Mr.. Tenney is fine young fellow and
We are pleased to- see him locate in
II .oOn
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

New spring goods arriving daily.
NICE showing in ginghams, percales
and summer wash goods now on dis
pIav. F. N. Hansell.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

Wedding photos. life's treasure.
Get them at the Harris Studio, north
side of square, 81
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

Social meeting Of the Woman's
Guild at the M. E. church Tuesday
afternoon, Feb. 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

For Rent-Seven room house, near
square, for rent March LIST. Mrs; NJ
c. Mullin. 26-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Atz, of Osceola,
are the parents of another daugh-
ter, born last Friday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08
For Sale.

See Norton Bros. for farm horses
and farm mules. 24-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

Wanted-A quantity Of spring
wheat for seed. Biddison Coal d
Grain Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

The Leon Savings Bank is prepar-
ed to make some good farm loans at
reasonable rates. FEIr % 'f
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

Biggest line of wall paper in town
at Tie Rexall store. 537-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

G. p. Campbell received letter
from his brother, H. R., who lives in
Portland, Ore, saying that he had
nearly one-half of his right hand torn
of. He was helping to load logs on
boat and in hooking a chain around
a log the hook slipped and caught in
way through and out between the
middle and ring finger. 1t required
forty-eight stitches. He says it will
leave him crippled for life.-Davis
City News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

A fine son, tipping the scales at ex-
actly tx pounds was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Raymond Hurst, at their
home in Chicago on Monday morn
ing. Buck Hurst is now q daddy,
and we presume all the boys of the
"Buck" was captain with SO much
glory, will insist on naming the
youngster, but we opine he will be
called George E. Many friends of
Mr.. and Mrs. Hurst in this city ex-
tend congratulations.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
LIKE AJAX AND ACHILLES
for as Much as 1t Did in Days
Of Ancient Greece.

Individual prowess counts for as
much rs it did in the days of ancient
Greece, Waldemar kaempffert writes
in McClure's. Names will stand out in
the history of this war like those Of
Ajax and Achilles in the epic of Ho-
mer. L~ieutenants Immelmann and
Boelke on the German side have
in mortal combat. Their exploits are
tinged with Il chivalric glamour which
seems anything but modern.
When Boelke landed to aid an enemy
whom he had wounded he was greeted
with the comment: "Since It is I'M
melmann who beat me. ! am satisfied
When the German replied that 1t was
"only Boelke," the interchange of com
rliments seemed like Il parley between
Hector and Ajax.
The analogy between Homer's battles
and twentieth century aerial combats
extends even to the vehicles used.
What is a flying machine but the an
cient war chariot soaring on wings! In
many an encounter two man machines
still battle for Suprcnlacy-onc ma
an observer, the other Il pilot. The ob-
server is the fighting hero of old, WELD.
ing a machine gun instead of 4 sword
the pilot his faithful chariuteer.
Carry the analogy still further anc
consider how much is at stake Whcr
battle plane meets battle plane. The
fate of an ancient army depended on
Il prince in his war chariot, the fate
Of any army corps now hangs on tht
flier.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
HEALTHY CHICKS GROW FAST
Keep Coops and Houses Clean and
Sanitary to Prevent Disease
Get Rid Of Vermin.

Every effort must be made to keep
the cOOps and houses Of little chicks
clean and sanitary. Disease most fire.
quently starts in unclean. poorly venti-
lated houses. Clean the house at least
once a week. Sand or litter Of some
kind scattered over the floor of the
house will assist in keeping it clean.
When chicks are confined to a limited
range, it is we'll to spade up the ground
at frequent intervals. so as to provide
fresh ground for them to scratch In. II
lice are found, every effort must be
made to get rid of them. by applying
a small portion of a mixture Of equal
parts Of vaselinc and lard to the toy,
Of the head and around the vent. Sick
ly chicks can't grow fast enough to
make money: healthy chicks can and
will. Keep 'em we'll!
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
What's the Answer?

4 short time ago Prof. II. +. Cough,
head Of. the public-speaking depart
ment 1T Depauw university, delivered
Il talk in Il small town III Lawrence
county. near Bedford, says the Indian
apoliS News. He WAS being con@ratu-
lated on the talk when III farmer in
the audience edged his way to the
speaker and asked whether he was in
Il hurry. Professor Cough. who had
to make a certain train, said no, other
than he wished to get home at 4 GER
tain time. The farmer, instead of in
wiling him to Il fine fried chicken din
ner, said Say. my boy and me heard
your talk and we wanted to know
whether it vas Il sermon or an adj
dress Professor Cough made his
train and reached home without par
taking of amy fried chicken.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
HER WORK NOT APPRECIATED
Cook Thought Efforts Wasted Because
Master Was Not Laid Up Per-
odically From Cvereating.

a lady had Il cook who ave her ev-
cry satisfaction. and she was under the
impression that the cuok Mas equally
satisfied with her place. But one norm
ing, to the lady's intense surprise, the
cook told her Size was going away.
"Whateyer To YOU want to leave for.
.Jane:" asked her mistress. Il am very
pleased with YOU, and thought you
We're quite comfortable here
Yes, mum. I'm comfortable enough
in a way, but
The cook hesitatcd and fidgeted
about.
But WHAT" aueried her mistress.
well. num- she blurted cut, 1.-The
fact is, master doesn't seem to appre-
ciate my cookery. and | can't stop in Il
place where my efforts to please are
wasted. 50 Id rather 20. num-"
But what makes YOU think that
your master doesn't appreciate your
cookery? Has he ever complained to
you." asked the lady.
No, mum hut my last master was
always bein' laid UP through overcat-
ine-he said he couldn't help doing SO,
because BY cookery was SO delicious;
hut master here hasn't been laid up
once all the three months I've been
with you. and that's just What bo1hers
50, mum :"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
LIGHT HORSESHOE IS IDEAL
Keeps Foot Level and Takes Greater
Pressure From Toe-OWner Thus
Lessons Grain Bill.

The ideal horseshoe is one which is
light, consistent with q months wear.
This will keep the foot level instead
as is the case with a heavy shoe and
heels-of putting the greater pressure
on the toe. Very careful examination
and calculation has proved that if a
four-pognd shoe is uscd-as is some
times TIE case on heavy horses-a
horse. in an ordinary days work lifts
SO tons on each foot, or POS tons in all
more than is necessary. This, Of course,
involves a needless expenditure of mus
cular energy, and more feed is needed
to keep the animal in proper condition.
With q lighter shoe the owner would
not only relieve the horse, but lessen
his grain bill.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
GIVE TURKEYS BEST OF CARE
Provide Place Where Fowls Can Roos.
by Themselves and Don't Over
feed-keep Off Lice.

Don't overfeed the turkeys. and al
ways have a place where they can
roost by themselves. If kept with
chickens, they soon Become lousy. It
does not take many lice to kill a
young turkey. The best way to keep
poults from getting lousy is to keep
the old ones free from lice and then
hatch the eggs under the turkey hens.
When Matched under chicken hens they
are almost sure to have the large body
lice. They acquire these in spite Of
all efforts to prevent.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
Not a Poet.

excuse me-. 10 ! see the manag-
Ing editor, Mr.. Qnill?' asked IL brawny
looking female Of the proprietor Of the
Jahrille luminary.
I'VE don't wish any poetry, thank
YOU
II don't"
Yes. yes; l know. l can't stop to
hear 1t just ow.'
But | tell YOU | don't
well, it don't make any difference;
have Il barrel full Of gushing etfu-
sions on u%nrequited love i'm the cellar
already"
You m~isunder-"
Look. here, madam. How'd You get
N here? I've got Il man outside that
l pay six pence II head to throw love
poets down the stairs"
You idiot I'm no poetry tiend. l
just took your man and left him stick
ing head down in in ash barrel. If
you say anything more to me, Ill
wedge you in alongside of him. I'm a
nurse. l am. The doctor told me to
run down here and tell you, il YOU are
.Nr. Quill, that the baby is Il hoy. that
she weighs nine pounds and Your wife
wants you To come right home and
see it."
Great Caesar, Why didn't you say
SO at first? Where's my hat,"-Ion-
don Tit-Bits.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31

nerve may be kept at it twice as long
as horses are fit for service. Mules
can be raised more cheaply than any
other stock, and, unlike horses, will
never founder themselves if by chance
they should have access to more feed
than is good for them. They can be
put into the market much sooner than
horses, and il properly handled, when
two years old. will do as much work
and stand it better, than four-year-old
colts. Mules are less liable to con-
tract diseases than horses, and their
value is not decreased by blemishes as
is that of horses. Mules seldom III
away, but when they do they seem
to run more from sport than fright
and generally wind up safely. They
instinctiyely avoid holes, obstacles or
dangerous places. They can stand
heat, abuse or hardship better than
horses and can always be relied upon.
They are sensitive as we'll as sensible
animals, responding quickly to kind
treatment by docility and gentleness.
The great profit in mule raising lies
largely in their growth. Mules grow
so quickly that they are marketable
when three years old, while horse
colts cannot adyantageously be sold
under five years. In this way the cost
Of feeding ana the trouble and risk Of
raising are decreased.
Buyers will always handle good
mules, as the demand for them is
steady. Where large numbers Of mules
are raised there are always plenty of
mule buyers in that section Of the
country. Buyers do not 60 where there
are no mules to sell. In time of war
mules are always in great demand and
bring good prices owing to their.p pow
erS Of endurance.
Comparing cattle with mules, one
steer Will eat as much as two mules.
As compared with swine, if the same
amount of feed that is fed to a bunch
of hogs is fed to mules it will not take
long to find which makes the most
money, aside from the fact that there
Is no risk from cholera.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
PLANTED IN AUTUMN
Muitiplier Can Be Grown From Sets
and Will Produce Excellent Early
Vegetables.

There are several kinds of onions
that may remain in the soil yer win
ter. The multiplier, or potato onion,
for example, can he planted from sets
In the autumn and will produce excel
lent green early onions. A large onion
of this type contains a number Of dis
tinct hearts, and If planted will pro-
Gucc a number Of small onions. On
the other hand, q small onion contains
but n heart and will produce a large
onion. A few Of the large ones may
be planted to produce sets for the fol-
lowing years planting.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31

Almost Correct.

Charles was an only child and al
ways aSSociating With his very learn
ed parents he sometimes talked like Il
book.
MY father is Il sociologist," he told
Petey. who lived in an alley and had
me plenty of socioloyists but had
never learned to classify them.
"A wliat?' asked pctey.
"A sociologist. and he is very much
interested in studying the conditions
of the mentally deficient
Petey considered for a moment
and then asked: rs he in a bug
hCuse!'
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
KEEP CHOLERA OUT OF KERD
First Thing to Do Is to Keep Hogs
Clean-keep Them Out Of WaIlow
Holes and Dirty Places.

If you want to keep cholera out OF
your herd the first thing to do is to
keep the hogs clean. Keep them out
Of wallow holes or filthy places and
see that they have clean beds. Do
row run with the rest of the hogs.
Keep lime water where the hogs can
&C, a drink Of 1t once a day but they
should not be made to quench their
thirst on this. Give q tablespoonful
Of oil cake FOR each nj q day in
ssop Or soft feed.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
Firm as a Rock.

There he said, pulling his shirt
yeying the clothes post which had ia
ken him the best part of the Saturday
afternoon to fix in the garden; that's
rs firm as a rock. Even the combined
forces Of the elements cannot bring
It down.
Later in the day he found the pole
on the ground.
did you do this!' he roared, to his
ei~ght-ysar-old son.
NO, father" was the answer; n
sparrow perched on it. l saw 1t my
self"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
ADVANTAGES IN Mules
Have Faculty Of Adapting Them
selves to Any Condition.
Superiority They Hold Over Horses in
Many Ways Compensate for Oh.
%jectionable Length Of Ear and
Kicking Habit.

Those who are accustomed to hand
ling mules and who know of their re-
markable faculty for adapting them
selves to almost any condition, realize
their value and do not hesitate to pay
well for good animals.
The advantages they possess over
horses in many ways compensate for
the somewhat Objectionable length Of
ear and exaggerated reputation for
kicking. They are ready to work
when two years old and on account
Of their t%oughness and steadiness Of
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
CUTICURA IS so SOOTHING
To Itching, Burning Skins-it Not Only
Soothes, but Heals-Trial Free.

Treatment: Battle the affected sur.
face with Cuticura Soap and hot wa
ter, dry gently and apply Cuticura
Ointment. Repeat morning and night.
This method affords immediate relief.
ana points to speedy healment. They
are ideal for everyday toilet uses.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold cverywhere.-Adv.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
Good Memory for Dates.

DO you know what day this isl"
asked Mrs. Occy Wattles. sweetly.
"Uh-huh," replied Mr.. Wattles.
Sure. It's-ah--'
I'VE were married just four year.
ago this morning. Mrs. Wattles went
on.
YES, sir. / remember Just as though
1t was yesterday. And--er-it's next
week our lease on the fat expires,
isn't itg"-Kansas City Star.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
CULLING AS CHICKENS GROW
Special Tag Band Should Be Put on
Particularly Promising Specimen
Note Its Development.

1t is a good plan to Gull the flock as
the chickens grow. When a partici-
larry promising specimen is noted. that
is full of life and yigor and growing
all the time, a special leg band may be
put upon it and note taken of its de-
velopment. Successful poultrymen
know their best breeders from chick
cnhood TO maturity.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
Delicious Lunch.

Uncle Hiram, from Podunk, was
taken by his nephew into a downtown
hashery for lunch.
Il guess I'll have some coffee and
sinkers," said the nephew.
Did you say sinkers:" asked he
old man.
II sure did. uncle"
WELL" said Uncle Hiram. as his
eye fell on a spaghetti eater, Il reckon
I'll have a mess of fiSlin' lines like
that there Teller is eatin' out Of a
bowl"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
WIRE SPLlCER EASILY MADE
Neat and Strong Device Can Be Made
With Little instrument shown
in Illustration.

The neatest and strongest wire
splicer can be made with this little in
strument. says a Minnesota writer in
one inch wide and one-eighth inch
thick. Cut one end narrow and bend
into a hook large enough to fit neatly
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
These Girls.

II wonder who is ringing the door
bell. Is it some chump who merely
wants to hang around the parlor, or Is
for Il ride in his autOmObilei"
"Take a sniff ut the keyhole. grille,
and see If you can smell gasoline"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
The RIGHT Description.

Employer-Did you collect that bill
from Smith?
Collector-Wcll, / called at the house
and found seven Smiths there. Six
denied owing anything and the seventh
kicked me out of the house.
Employer-That's the one. Go back
and get the money.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
VALUABLE AS A FERTILIZER
Where leached by Rains or Otherwise
Value Is Practically Nothing
Hardwood Best.

little value MS compared With hard
wood ashes and doubtless are Of less
value than ashes from trash piles or
garden accumulatiOns Of weeds. etc.
When soft ashes have been leached by
rains or otherwise their market value
is practically nothing.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
G. w. Auain.

And YOU mean to say reprinnand-
ed the irate father to his little
George, that YOU drew out 500 that
your rich Aunt Patricia placed in the
bank for YOU last Christmas!'
Father. | cannot tell Il lie an
svered the boy, meek!y. Il used i
for Il Liberty bond. They did it With
their advertising" = indianapolis
News.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
No Vacation Trips in Germany.

The PrusSian ministry of commune
cations issued an urgent appeal to the
public not to travel. The people are
begged not to leave their homes unless
health or recuperation. There will
be neither holiday trains nor eXcur-
sion rates this summer, though cN-
ira trains viii now and then be run
in cast of special emergency. The
public is reminded that, while food in
the country is plentiful here and there.
the only certain way OF getting any
thing to eat is to stay at home.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
BLANcHING ENDIvE IS EASY
When Leaves Are Dry Bring Up and
Tie Toqether-untie After Rain
to Let Them Dry.

(By LIE ROY CADY, Associate Horticul-
turist, University Farm. st. Paul.)
Endive may be blanched by bringing
the leaves up together and tying. This
must be done when the leaves are dry.
1t is q good plan to unite the leaves
after every rain and let them dry out,
otherwise they may decay.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
YES! MAGICALLY!
CORNS LIFT OUT
WITH FINGERS

You say to the drug store man.,
"Give me a small bottle of freezone.
This will cost very little but Will
positively remove every hard or SOFT
corn or callus from ones feet.
A few drops of this new ether COM
pound applied directly upon q tender.
aching corr relieves the soreness in
stantly, and soon the entire corn or
callus, root and all, dries up a can
be lifted off with the fingers.
This new way to rid ones feet or
corns was introduced by a Cincinnati
man, who says that freezone dries In
q moment. and simply shrivels up the
corn or callus without irritating the
surrounding skin.
If your druggist hasn't any freezone
tell him to order a small bottle from
his wholesale drug house for you.-adv.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
Naturally.

A yender of the new barrel skirt
was extolling his wares in presence Of
Il customers husband. NO lady should
he without one Of these skirts said
the shopman. well, Of course not"
dryly responded the husband. who was
within it."
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-08-31
A Wire Spiicer.

the largest wire to be spliced. At the
Turn splicer backward to make the
splice. Use a pair Of large pincers to
hold the wires.