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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26
Crown,

Lawrence Caster has been quite
sick the last few days.
d. B. and James Howell and fam
lilies visited at +. W. CARRIERS last
Sunday.
Clark Mckee wAo has been sick
all winter was able to go to Leon last
Saturday.
David, Alex and Eleanor lronside
of Leon were at church at the chapel
last Sunday.
Calvin Ryan and wife went to
Humeston last sunday.
Fred McMorris and wife are re-
joicing over the arrival at their
home last week Oh a twelve pound
boy. He is Almost large enough to
pow corn.
Rev. Marsolf OF Leon preached at
the chapel last Sunday.
The Crown Sunday school is gain
ing in attendance each sunday. The
secretarv's report for last Sunday
shows that there were between sew
enty and eighty in attendance that
day. If it continues to gain it will
not be long until it will rea Il the at
tendance of former years.
Representative CARRIER pre2 Ched at
the Franklin church last/Sunday.
F.. G.. Coleman will preach at the
chapel next Sunday at II O'Clock.
The Sunday school will be at 10. Let
everybody come and be boosters for
the school,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26
Crop Bulletin.

For the week ending April "a, 1917.
Des Molnes, Iowa.
Higher temperatures and copious
to heavy showers have been very
beneficial to all vegetation, but in
some localities, especially in the
and southeastern quar-
tiers Of the state, the rainfall was
sufficient to retaru field work some
what. In the northwestern counties
the rainfall ranged from one to four
inches. Spring sown grains of all
kinds are coming up and show a
good stand, and winter wheat has
made considerable improvement.
Flowing for corn is progressing rap
idly with the soil in fine condition.
If the weather continues favorable,
corn planting will begin in the
southeastern. counties the latter part
of this week, and the corn acreage
VIII be decidedly increased: Much
more than the usual amount Of pOta
toes and small garden truck is be-
ing "lanted. Pastures are supplying
some feed and grass is beginning to
grow rapidly under the effects of
warmth and abundant moisture.
Fruit is sui promising.
GEO. NJ. CHAPPEL,
Director.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Prof. Brenton c.. Tye, of Pleasan-
ton who has been Superintendent. of
the Pror>ise City schools for the past
four years, has been elected superin-
tendent of the Schaller, Iowa, pub
lie schools for next year, at salary
of $1,000. Schaller.is a fine little
town of 700. having a fully accred-
tied four year High School curse.
with six teachers in their High
School, Prof. Tye is one of the
brightest young school men of Iowa,
and he will give the best O: satisiac-
ton to the patrons of the S~haller
schools. His many friends in ;his
vicinity will be pleased - >learn Of
his success.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26
pOctma or f. T. Rock and

Postmaster E. E. Beck and othe"
postmasters have received an order
from the postotfice department thai
during the, continuance Of hoStilitics
between the United States ami Ger
many that no letter, parcel or othe:
mail originating in the United States
will be received and dispatched to
German points or points in the Ger
man possessions. Money orders is
sued by the postal department of the
German empire will not be cashed
and the postOtfices Of the United
States will not issue money orders
payable in Germany or any of the
German possessions. Leave of alb
serce, except as provided by law, is
not permitted of postal employees
and any such who are now absent
are directed to return to their post
of duty. If you have been receiving
from and sending mail to Germany,
that will now be discontinued. A let
ter or package addressed to Germany
will be sent to the dead letter office
and there to be treated according to
the ruling of the post office depart
ment aa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Mrs. Green Stanton returned last
weel. from five moths visit .,ith
relatives of her late husband at Ober
and other points in Indiana, and
reports having a most enjoyable
visit, which could have been prolong-
ed had not business matters called
her home. She says that part of In
diana is a beautiful place, with many
pretty lakes with summer cottages
all around the, shores, Mrs. Stanton
returned home in better health than
when she went away, having increas-
ed her weight from 10S to 1870
pounds.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

The repair shop of G. G. Cline was
burglarized last week and some lead,
brass and other articles taken. Sher-
if Fulton was notified and found
where a part of the stuff had been
sold to Goldman, the junk man, To-
Gated near the depot, but it had been
shipped out. a small amount was
also found at the junk yard owned
by j. T. Matteson. 1t seems that sew
eral of the school boys were impli-
Gated in the theft, and they were
called upon to make the loss good.
no arrests were made. but the boys
certainly gotta good talking to.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

The Indianola Herald asks: Why
did one citizen of Indianola offer to
pay $500 to have the route of the
Jefferson Highway pass his tarm;
Why did the merchants and hotel
men of a neighboring town average
500 a day last summer from tour
lists over the. Jefferson Highway?
Why are Charlton and New Virginia
trying so hard to get the Highway
routed through those tow1s?" and
answers it's question. because the
Jefferson Highway is an asset, not a
liability"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Mrs. }. w. WATSON returned from
Des Moines Friday evening, bringing
llt1le Dorothy WATSON home with her
as her mother, Mrs Marion 4. Mas
son is assisting in caring for Mr..
Mason, who was operated upon at
Mercy hospital the first OF the week
lor appendicitis, and is getting along
NerN nicely
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

The Empress Cleaning and Press
ing CO. moved Monday from their To-
cation in the old postotiice building
to the upstairs rooms over Lew Gill
nam grocery store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

For Sale-On the Stone farm 6 u
miles northwest of Leon, native lum-
ber,. wood and posts. Lumber to
10 feet, $3.50 per 100. Lumber II
posts to 20 cents a piece. Wood.
stove length, S1.25 and $1.50 a load.
Long wood, 3 foot load IS C .1ts.
Come and see w. w. Fulton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Mrs. Ed Griffin, of Eden township,
was taken to Des Moines last We'd
nesday afternoon, and was operated
upon at Mercy hospital that evening
at 8 o'clock for appendicitis. Mr..
griffin and his brother, Patrick Crit
fin, accompanied her to Des Moines,
and reports are that she is getting
along very nicely and will be able to
return home before long
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security >at the best rates,
and does a 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, 1917-04-26

Word has been recel!ed Of Il ser
ious accident which befell Cyril Kier,
son of Andrew Kier, formerly Of this
county, the family removing to
Strasburg, Colorado, about a year
ago. Cyril met with an accider. in
which he had his leg and arm crush
ed, and it was necessary to amputate
his leg, and he was reported TO he
in a critical condition. no particu-
lars as to how the accident occurred
have been received
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

formerly of Eden township, WHO
moved last year to Brighton, Colo
RADIO, where Mr. Hazlet bought two
sections of land in the Horse Creek
district, fifteen miles east of Bright
on, put in 400 acres of wheat this
year, using a big Emerson tractor
to do the blowing, and they expect
to raise big lot Of wheat
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Homer Fuller, of Mt. Ayr. spent
Tuesday in Leon, in the interest OF
his candidacy for the app)intm as
the third Judge Of the district court
of this district, the recent leSis!a Jure
having provided for an additional
Judge The appointment viii le
made by Governor Harding to bDla
until the next general election.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

The Graceland Glee Club will
present I'll. NJ. S. Pinafore," at
the Leon opera house, on Thurs
day, May Bird. The company
consists of a chorus of pretty girls
and stalwart men who sail Her
Majesty's Ship Pinafore. The scenes
are laid aboard the ship. The plot
of the play is that the captain and a
sailor are after the same girl, Little
Miss Buttercup. Come and see the
lucky fellow.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

The ladies of the Presbyterian
church will have an exchange in
PenniWell's meat market from % to
~. and from | to i o'clock, Satur-
day, April 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

For Sale, Easy Terms--S0 acres
improved farm on main travelled road
about 1a miles from Corydon. Nc
brush. Fred Teale.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Tic Senior class Oi the Decatur
High School will present "NerifNa~
ton parody in three acts, at the
Decatur opera house Friday. May 4.
Admission 25c. 37-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Orval p. Creveling and Miss Daisy
%. Zika came down last Saturday
from Lamont and were united in
marriage the same evening by Dr.
". S. WEIGH, at the Methodist par
SOnage-Bethany Republican,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

orel Estes has commenced the
erection Of commodious new resi-
uel!rc on his lot just south ct the
residence OF Mrs. l.. P Sigler. it
VIII be OF a bungalow design, the
contrart having been awarded Wiley
Sell a. Son
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

A car Of fresh Velie buggies and
carriages at the old price. Now if you
are wanting a real buggy that will
last for years come and get one at the
same old price.
| BOWsher & BOWsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Albert Dale has commenced tear
ing down his residence property in
east Leon, known as the old Statzell
property, and will erect fine new
residence at once.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Big High School Contest and base
ball game Friday. Corning. Creston,
OsceOla and Leon. in dramatics. Os-
ceola and Leon in base ball. Fri
day, April 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

. No woman gets old as quick as the
woman who allows her affections to
be bestowed on dogs, instead of chill
dren. That is the way nature: has of
getting even. b.. Z. .'-..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

The Mink Monthly, issued by the
Mink Tribe of Lone Scouts of Leon
for May, made its appearance last
week, and it is now printed instead
of being issued on a mimeograph,
the printing being done by Lone
Scouts, who operate the Junior Pub
fishing Co., at Littleton, Colorado. 1t
is published at 80 cents a year.
Vaughn E. Smyth is editor and
manager, Marion Mcintosh assistant
editor and Frank Coleman advertis-
ing and circulation manager.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

For Rent@The Ed Parker farm Of
235 acres ; miles east of Leon. 100
acres in grass and meadow, at 81. SO
per acre, IS acres for corn and oats
at half crop in crib. See A. NJ. Pryor
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Estes & Co., closed deal the past
week, whereby they became the own
the Leon Bus and Transfer Co., own
ed by {. F. Wright, Mr.. Wright Sc
curing fifteen acres of the Ralph Sig
Ter property in Leon, which was own
ed by the Exchange National Bank,
in the trade. Estes & 90. will extend
their big garage building back SO
that it will connect with the bus
barn. which will give them a large
amount of available floor space for
storing cans.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Lawrence Caster, who lives six
miles north of Leon, has been very
sick the past week. suffering from
pneumonia and other complications,
his condition being quite serious. His
many friends are hoping he Will soon
take a turn for the better.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

For Rent If Taken by May 10Th
Good room house, good we'll. col
lar, large garden spot, third house
west of M. E. church on pavement.
$3.50 per month in advance.
Mrs. Ed II. Sharp.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

For Sale--kesidence property on
south Main street, six room house in
good repair City water and cleo
tric lights. Address }. B. McEndree,
e13 Market street, Marshalltown,
Iowa Aft
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

For Sale-On account of moving
away, my Leon residence property on
north Main street w. G. Stempel,
1921 Santa Fe Ave, Fit. Madison,
Iowa tt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

For Sale-The Wallace hotel. gar
age and store building at Lineville
Priced reasonable. Mrs j. f. Wal
lace, LineVille, Iowa. 21-lf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Big High School Contest and base
ball game Friday. Corning. Hreston,
Osceola and Leon in dramatics Os-
ceola and Leon in base ball. Nri-
day, April 9th. '... 4-%
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Tom Bradfield is compelled to cor-
ry his right arm in a sling, having
,spralned 1t Sunday while cranking
their car. Some months ago he
sCrained the same arm IL the same
manner, and this makes it much
worse
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Miss Ruth Tharp, formerly Of
Leon, bnt who is making her home
with her sister, Mrs. J. T.. smith. al
Lorimor, Iowa, won first in the dram
attic class and first over al! in the
Lorimor High School declamatory
contest last Friday evening, her Sc
lection being THE Littlest Rebel
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Wanted-Old false teath III mat
ter if broken. | will pay S1.GO to SO
per set cash. G. A. Wright, Hart
ford City, Indiana.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Don't forget the Saturday after
noon matinee al the lule flour
tnealre at i CLOCK. Admission (,
ana ~ cents
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Big High School Contest and base
pail game Friday. Corning, Creston,
Osceola and Leon in dramatcs. Os-
ceola and Leon in base bali. FRI
day, April 27th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

The ladies of the New Century
Club entertained their husbands at
one Of their famous club dinners at
the home Of Mrs. J. A Caster last
evening
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Found-Auto license .numbe
plate No. 1852, which the owne
can secure at The Reporter Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Big High School Contest and base
ball game Friday. Corning, Creston.
OsceOla and Leon in dramatics. Os-
ceola and Leon in base ball. Fri
daN, April 9th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Fifteen bushels hand picked yell
low dent seed corn, extra good. For
sale at Bowsher & Bowsher's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

All ladies of the Presbyterian
church or those interested therein
are requested to bake bread, cake,
pies and other good eats for the
exchange Saturday. April 2Sth.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

My bull. Everett Bargenoch No.
2120S3, will make the season at my
farm. at $3.50. c. l.. Sage, 32-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Lost-A lady's white satin hat be-
tween Leon and keeran farm. Find
er please return to\ The Reporter Of
flee
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

The Leon Savings Bank is prepar-
ed to make some good farm loans at
reasonable rates.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Every farmer should do his ut
most TINS year to raise the greatest
crop he has ever produced. The
country needs it--and besides there
IS money in it
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred McMorris, Of
north OF Leon. are the prouu parents
OF an ! 13 pound boy born to them
last Friday
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

a little daughter was born to Mr..
and Mrs. James Reynolds, Of south
west Of Leon last Wednesday night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

For Sale-l3lG Ford, first class
shape, new tires, $3.50. Inquire OF
john toWl, at f.. S. Stewards turnl-
tUre Store
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

The biggest bargain on earth in
surreys. Come and see. First come
first served. Bowsher u Bowsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

For Rent--Eurnlshed rooms with
modern conVeniences, Two and half
DlOCks from square. Phone Mrs,
James kOnklin 25-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26
J. NJ Wilson, who had been visit

J. NJ. Wilson, who had been visit
ing at the home Of his nephew, e. J.
Wilson. near Woodland, was visiting
in Leon Tuesday, while enroute to
the first time Mr.. Wilson had been in
Leon for more than thirty years, and
he could hardly recognize the town.
He was one of the old settlers of this
vicinity, and says he hauled the first
safe ever brought to Decatur county,
bringing it with team from Alex
andria, Mo. The safe weighed 2,400
pounds, and was placed in the old
court house. and in that day it was
considered pretty big safe, but
present 0ay
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Three smooth mouth mares 70
sale at our barn at store.
BOWSher d BOWsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

For Sale-Sound 1850 pound, 0
year old work horse. Inquire at this
office ,' 1t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Lots OF mechanics can install mod
ern Improvements, VINO are not able
to have them in their own homes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

We can use some choice first mort
gage farm loans. Farmers & Trad
ers State Bank. Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Spring housekeeping time is the
rlS!lt -IEe to have your clocks and
Watches cleaucd. Let Butte: GO It.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

II you have any OF our Ice cream
packers at your home please lele-
phone us and we VIII call and gel
them. Walker Ice Cream Factory
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

For Sale-My Maxwell Special
touring car. Fine condition. VIII
sell at a bargain, and give time on
pal TO responsible party. o. e. Hull.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Found-A boys blue serge Goa
which the owner can obtain at Tht
Reporter office
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

e. we haye some per cent money
ior CHOICE farm loans. Farmers o.
Traders State Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

For Sale-SaxOn roadster, good as
new, bargain for $500 Estes 4, Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Pease 4 Pease write all kinds of
insurance, and protect their policy
holders
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Two Of the best lots in Smith s
Addition to trade for Ford.
j. Nj. Pickering.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

James Hoffman, son ofC. w. Hoff-
man, of this city. who is a student at
Simpson College, was a member Of
the Simpson relay team which, par
ticipated in the big relay meet held
at the Drake Stadium at Des Moines
last Saturday. Jimmie had been
playing on the Simpson base ball
team, but had developed consider
able running SPEED, and at the last
minute the coach sent him on as a
runner. with the Simpson team, and
he made mighty good run, although
simpson did not win the event.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

= anled-2OO hedge fence posts,
:, y leet long, t inch top or larger.
@"-t1 l.. G.. Hinkst.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

For Sale-A cream separator in
fine condition. Mrs. w. II. Wait. 1t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Wanted-A quantity of spring
wheat tor seed. Biddison Coal q
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

Biggest line of wall paper in town
at tha Rexall store SIT
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

For Rent-Good house with plen-
ty of water. Mrs. IL. l.. Pease. 29-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26
Bows'lhsl' s.

For Sale Black bull calf
months old. Carl Reynolds. /
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

; For Sale or Rent room cottage
close in. Nora Dobson. it
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

II 1t is buggy or surrey you want
see us. BoWsher & Bowsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26

G.. Butler and See Better
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-26
.t.l8 9lF3f5tf IS M q a w q Y
c. Butler and See Better !.

Get your wall paper at the Rexall
store. 37-tf
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DANCING.

An 1BsoIUTEIY UP-T0-DATE GENTLFMAN
dancing teacher; one who can teach advanced
ballroom and exhibition steps Address Box
eI-B, Star once.
PROF. AND MRS. L. A. ACHER, STUDIO, 1927
10th ST. NV. Class Monday and Friday, to IL
pm. Private lessons any hour. Open all sum-
nsr. ". 6Is6. Established 1900. 21s
SUMMER RATES, f pc i Mssu n ssie
Prof. wyndham. An dances. Private lessons Use.
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Making Home Delightful.

From the Chicago News.
In these spacious days of big events
one is prone to overlook those small.
necessary functions the sum of which is
the foundation of national welfare. and
to look abroad with a telescope for du-
ties and opportunities instead of un-
dertaking those at hand that are visi-
BILE to the naked eye
The home, for example. must be kept
in absolute order; for the home is the
rock upon which the state is built; yet
the home guard, in all its finer details.
is too often unorganized. family
thinks it has modified its home pro-
tective forces to the full when 1T has
set up a watchdog, cat, a canary, a
rubber plant, a war garden and fly
swatter. These are all very well as
far as they go. but the world has been
moving swiftly and the most progress
slve and efficient households now have
added the house ENTHUSIASTICALLY
called the thousand legged worm
to their forces.
We learn from recent monograph on
insects that IAN examination of the
head of the centipede will reveal a
pair of strong jaws that are used
against enemies and for the purpose of
capturing small insects for food. 1t