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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-21
The JUDGES Hint.

A young Irish barrister began his
speech to the court in these terms:
The eagle soaring high above the
mists of the earth, winning its daring
contemplation becomes too dazzling for
humanity, and mortal eyes gaze after
it in vain"' Here the orator was no
ticed to falter and lose the thread of
his speech. He sat down after some
vain attempts to regain it. The judge
then said, THE next time, sir, you
bring an eagle into court / should rec
ommend you to clip its wings" No
doubt the hint was taken.-Westmin-
Ster Gazette.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-21
The Real Thinq,

Fred, aged three had been a naughty
boy. and his mother had punished him
He felt very much hurt and complain
ed to his auntie about mammals
spanking him Auntie said, ut is not
devil inside of you who makes you do
naughty things" After sitting very
still for five minutes he said, ut beats
all how it hurts me when that devil
gets spanked.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-21
The King Is Dead, Long Live the King.

A biographer of Louis XIV. of France
says his death was announced by the
captain of the bodyguard from Il viii
dow of the state apartment and that.
raising his staff of office above his
head. he broke it in the center and.
throwing the pieces among the crowd,
exclaimed in loud voice, lie roi est
mort c1he king is dead.) Then seiz-
ing another staff he fourished it in the
air. shouting 'Vive lie roi" CLong live
the king.)" The phrase was used in
announcing the death of other French
kings and for the last time at the
death of Louis XVIII. 1t is often quot
ed to signify the quickness with which
official authority and popular admira-
ton are transferred from dead ruler
to a living one
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-21
Del<alb.

The farmers have their ground al
most ready to plant again after the
flood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jink Wells and Mr..
and Mrs. James Miller and son An
drew attended the children's exer-
cises at Pleasant Valley Sunday
night.
M. H. Fry spent Monday night
with his sister, Mrs. Mary Wilson
and family of Dekalb.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wilson and
I Miss Ruth Wilson and Delbert Will
SON were Grand River callers Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Artie Phipps and
children were Decatur callers Satur-
day evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-21
Shrannel CARTRIDGE Cases.

The material used for shrapnel car
fridge cases generally consists Of Il
composition of two parts copper and
one part iron. This alloy has been
found to possess the best physical quail
ities-that is, high tensile strength and
u large percentage of elongation when
properly annealed.-London Standard
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-21
a Great Cooper Mine,

For nearly 100 years copper ore
(chalcopyrite) has been taken regularly
from mine in the province of Dale
carlia, Sweden. The mine contains the
largest copper ore deposit in Sweden
and is supposed to be one of the great
est chalcopyrite properties in the
world
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-21
Our Trials.

You know. my dear boy" said q:
sympathizing friend to man in trsa-
Bile, "that we really gain by our tr1alDs
in life"
''That depends altogether ON the -
Of lawyer you get to conduct tbeaA
replied the sufferer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-21
All About Metaphysics.

A Scotchman thus defines metaphys-
ics: when mon wha' kens naething
ABBOTT any subject takes subject that
nae mon kens anything ABBOTT and ex-
plains Il to anither mon still more tg-
norant than himself that's netAphys-
icx"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-06-21

For Sale-On the Stone farm. 6h
miles northwest of Leon, AZ miles
northeast of Decatur, native lumber
of all kinds, fence posts, split or
sawed and stove wood. w. ". Full
ton.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-01
Peat Rons OF lreiand.

Ireland possesses Is, 100000 acres OF
peat b0g-One-seventh the total area
Of the island. Much Of this peat Is
concentrated In the center Of the Coun-
try, In the Bog Of Allen, but there are
also large tracts In other localities.
To utilize this peat. not merely for
domestic use, but also for power pur-
poses. is a problem which has exer-
cised the minds Of prominent IriShmen
for many years, and the department
Of scientific and Industrial reSeaEh
appointed a committee, with Sir John
Grifiiths Of Dublin as chairman to In
vestigate the whole question. Some
successful attempts hnve already been
made In Ireland TO deal with the sub
stance on Il commercial basis, but any
efforts To utilize the deposits must nj
ways have regard to three cirCum-
stances-that peat contains and re-
tains large amount Of water; that,
compared with other fuels, II has
low caloriflc value, and that It IS ex-
tremely bulky. involving high cost
OF carriage.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-01
nIlllllIIllIIII
WN.IUL.|

1t, and that the back is slightly semi
fitting, In order to suggest some curves
in her figure. These are matters to
take up with the dreSsmaker and the
corset maker. If they are managed
in the right way, her figure will be
improved by this particular style.
BY way Of individuality the coat has
several odd features. The sides and
back of the skirt portion are longer
than the front, where 1t fastens at
the left 1t is cut to contrive q panel
with buttons at each side and it has
an original idea in half-belts. Two
tabs, fastened In at the side seams,
have rounded ends, joined by fold
of the goods This fold is finished
with little silk soutache braid. Each
tab has a long buttonhole with a silk
covered ornament slipped through 1t
instead of button. The band Of fur
about the neck may be detachable
with high velvet collar or one Of the
material Of the coat under Ii.
Panels set in or panels ranging
loose, but panels anyway, are to be
expected on the suits and frocks Of to-
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-01
Charm Is Necessary.

Mime. Sarah Bernhardt, the great
French actress, In a signed article in
Hurpers Bazaar, attributes the nuGner-
Gus divorces that have come into the
courts of late years to lack of charm
In the women concerned.
IF ! stood on the threshold of life"
says Nine. Bernharlt, asking Of 1t
something with which to buy happi-
ness. I should beg for charm. For if
one has charm, she will be loved. And
a woman must have love to be happy.
Beauty does not matter. II IA woman
has charm she can secure whatever
she wanIs-love, success, power"
The Divine Sarah also says that this
invaluable quality can be cultivated.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-01

home. Those whose talents and time
are given to millinery understand the
art of trimming better than even a
gifted amateur. But fair needle
woman can copy many good trimming
ideas. Millinery shops and depart
ment stores, also, show many trim.
mings all ready TO sew on the shape
and in this way smooth the path Of
the home milliner.
Three velvet-covered shapes are
shown in the picture for three differ
ent types of hats. A small, round tur.
ban at the left Of the group needs only
a ribbon cockade, fur pompon, a
smart-tailored bow, or fancy feather,
to be ready for street wear. 1t be-
longs to the class Of tailored hats.
The shape with wide, droopy brim is
one of those classed as portrait hats"
and may be trimmed with a scarf OF
fur with an aigrette, with an ostrich
feather wreath or fringe-or hand.
some ornaments Of Jet. Ribbons, metal
brocades, and handsome fancy feath.
ers are appropriately used on hats
this character or ribbons with flowers
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-01
RELIABLE REMEDY
RESTORES KIDNEYS

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
he great kidney, liver and bladder rem
edy.
1t Is physicians prescription.
Swamp-Root is a strengthening medi.
cine. DR.. kilmer used it for years in his
private practice. 1t helps the kidneys,
liver and bladder do the work nature in
tended they should do.
Swamp-Root has stood the test OF years.
It is sold by all druggists on its merit and
It will help you. No other remedy can
successfully take it's place.
Be sure to get Swamp Root and start
treatment at once.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. Y, for q
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-01

cred in factories Ivy machinery. This
part Of hat making has been brought
70 such perfection that there is great
output Of shapes ia the stores, on sale
ready for trimming.
The shapes vary so much that there
Is no good excuse for anyone TO OVID
an unbecOming hat. There are small,
trim ones for street wear and large.
picturesque ones for dress, and those
that occupy place between-just
smart, well-shaped velvet hats that
are equal to almost any occasion
1t is safe not to aspire to original.
ity when undertaking 10 trim Il hat y.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-01
Ceaseless Worry.

Are You still planning to move TO
the country"
No"
Il thought you said that was an
ideal way to spepd your declining
years IN peace"
u used 10 think so, but I notice
that q great many people who move
TO the country for that purpose are
continually wrought up over the in
adequate transportation facilities for
getting back to town" -Birmingham
Age-Herald.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-01
500 Reward, 500

Catarrh is local disease greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions. II
therefore requires constitutional treat
ment. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
is taken internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces OF the Sys-
TEN. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
destroys the foundation of the disease,
gives the patient strength by improving
tNe general health and assists nature in
doing its work. $4,000 for any case OF
Catarrh that HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE fails to cure.
Druggists 75c Testimonials free
F. J. Cheney 4 Co., Toledo, Ohio.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-01

one Of those closely buttoned up.
trim-lookins, high-necked suits. that
give to wcarers a well-set-up, Of
fcient look, is Illustrated here. # Is
OF sort, Ike the Russian blouse, that
may be made becoming to the slen-
der figure and Is sure to be becoming
TO plunpness, SO that it is a happy
choice for either.
This suit has taken sides with the
advocates of the straight Silhouette
so 1t takes intelligent management on
the part of the slim woman TO wear #
successfully. She must see 70 If th,t
she does not look too fiat cheStcd in
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-01
Housekeepers Can Save
$500. 100000 on Food

ing pinches nearly every home. no waste
should be overlooked One OF the most
fragrant and the most easily prevented. is
the destruction Of food by rats one rat
viii often DO E hundred dollars damage OF
food and property IN a single night. and a
careful estimate gives over s20o.oo1, 900 as
the value OF foodstutfs destroyed annually
by these pests. Exterminate them With
Stearns' Paste and save this enormous
loss OF food A small box Of Stearns
Paste costs only 81 cents and is usual
~ enough to completely rid the house Of
rats and mice; also effective against cock
reaches and waterbugs. Adv
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-01
Different Kind Of Pitch.

A woman who thought she was a
singer was walking through a building
where some workmen had left some
pitch in such position that she swept
her dress against 1t and, of course, soil
ed the dress. "Oh, what shell | do to
get it Off" she said to her woman
friend. why don't you sing to it?"
said her friend. "Why, what good
would that dor said the singer. you
always get off the pitch when you
sing"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-01
Spoken With FEELING,

"HOw about your wife?"
"Eh?"
You used TO complain that she
didn't know how to market, wouldn't
shop around, couldn't remember prices
and all that"
"She does now. Prices nowadays
are engraved on your heart"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-01

day. The skirt in this suit proclaims
stts allegiance to this fashion by plated
panels set in at each side. 1t is other
wise plain and is of regulation length.
Providing the shape is becoming
and stylish, the home milliner may
Undertake the trimming Of her own
bat with every chance OF success
Ready-covered, velvet shapes are more
q less simply trimmed. according TO
he parpose for which the hat is to De
ased.
The covering of shape with velvet
y rather a difficult undertaking Tor
enyone, but a professional miliiner
40 nearly all shapes are, in fact, COW
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-01

When rich man is seriously Ill he
sees lot Of people standing around
waiting for his old shoes.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-01

A stingy woman IS one Who wons
let YOU eat the jam she has made I'M
til snow flies.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-01
Where Money Counts.

When woman IS prond Of her
daughters husband, you can wager he
has large Wad.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-01

Success depends almost as much
on what man is as what he does.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-01
Your Watchdog Liver

helped thousands back to a healthy condition of
stomach, liver and bowels.
Back-Draught has been successfully used in
cases of Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Torpid Liver, Bill
iousness, Sick Headache, Backache, Constipation,
etc. Thousands of men and women have written to
tell of it's good results. 1t is family standby for
Young and old, in thousands of American homes
Mr. X. j. Mckinney, Of Mt. Vernon, KY,
writes: 81 was merchant. and this kept me
very closely confined This confinement brought on
constipation and severe headaches. lost my APP
petite, got very thin and there seemed to be lump
in my stomach after every meal. 7 had THED-
FORD'S BLACK-DRAUGHT in stock I took
down package to the house. and began using it
regularly The indigestion soon disappeared I
rested better. Next thing I knew I was gaining in
weight. .BLACK-DRAUGTIT is without doubt the
best liver medicine Oh the market"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-01

Be sure you are right, then 60 ahead
and ask your wife.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-01
HATS FOR THE HOME M.LLlNER

Nistnl cloths and plumes belong to the
portrait-hat also. The variety of trim.
mings for hats Of this kind Is almost
unlimited.
The third shape is good selection
for all-round wear. It stands between
the tailored hat and the dressy hat
and is classed simply as a trimmed"
hat. Less severe and less simple than
a tailored hat, 1t is to be trimmed Ia
take the place Of either Of the other
two styles if required.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-01

An honest dollar isn't to be blamed
for Its tainted associates.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-01

We can't all be rich, but we can all
be PATRIOTIC
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-01
Mo One Believes Him.

The patriotism Of the man who buys
booze early to avoid the war tax Is
doubtful.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-12-01
AVOID A DOCTORS BILL

on the first Of the month by taking
now a bottle Of Mansfield Cough Bal
sam for that hacking, hollow cough.
Price 25c and 5Oc.-Adv.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-24
A JUDGES Humor.

AS the result Of Judge Landis' Pc
culiar sense of humor many "stories"
have gone the rounds.
While practicing law he was en-
gagged in a case before Federal Judge
Christian KOhlsaat. There were two
other federal judges in Chicago. They
were Judge James Henley and Judge
Peter Grosscup.
Judge Kohlsaat called young Lands
to the bench.
Say" he said to the young attor-
ney In severe tone. II understand
you have been referring to me as
Chris KohlsaatY"
Young Lands grinned and said:
''I'll bet know who told you that.
1t was either Jim Henley or Pete
Grosscup."
His sense of humor has never de-
serted him.-Case and Comment.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-24

at Edmonton, Alberta, in the last
twelve months as for the same period
Of the year before.
The number Of settlers from Eastern
Canada migrating to the west also in
creased. From January l to March 81,
1917, the number Of cars Of stock that
passed through the Winnipeg yards
was 75O, as compared with 1851 last
year. A fair estimate of the value of
each car would be about $4,000. which
means that the west has secured nddi-
tional live STOCK to the vaiue of $780,
600 or more, during the first three
months Of 1917, not taking into accoun.
that brought in by immigrants from
the United StateS.-Advertisem
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-24
What Bird?

Her Older sister is student of zool-
oSy IN high school, and therefore must
Keep her eyes and ears open for early
spring bird arrivals. Little Peggy
also helps.
ihey were out tramping recently
ana their course took them through
strip OF swamp and marsh in the
WOODS. Only a few birds had been
spotted up to that time, so they were
on the alert for any call.
What kind Of bird is that, Mar
garet?' asked Peggy.
Margaret investigated.
They listened for long time with
no results. Then Peggy cried:
There it goes" and they all heard
an early bullfrog give big, deep
croak.-Indjanapolis News.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-24
Rare Sacrifice,

Il presume you are now prepared to
make any sacrifice for your country's
good?'
Eyes. think we must all get behind
the president now?"
"Then you are willing to give up
playing golf until after the warp
Great Scott! Do you really think
1t will come to that2"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-24
WEALTHY GENTLEMAN SLAIN
Body Of Thomas Lyons Found in Ra.
vine Near Suburb Of e. Paso.
1ex.-Robbery Motive.

Ell Paso, Textile body Of Thomas
Lyons. millionaire cattleman Of Silver
City. n. NJ, was found In q ravine In
q suburb of Ell Paso. His head was
crushed and he had been robbed. He
had arrived from Deming, n. NJ, dur
Ing the night. Lyons came here from
Rochester, n. 7.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-24
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

has been the most successful family
remedy for the last fifty-one years for
biliousness and stomach troubles, to
which the American people are addict.
ed, causing sick headache, nervous in
digestion, sour stomach. coming up Of
food and a general physical depression.
Is and 75c.-Adv.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-24
Canine Wisdom.

II say. Fido, what's this hone dry
business the humans are talking
about?"
II guess, friend Rover, 1t Is the kind
of bone that whets ones appetite for
a Juicy kind"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-24
MORE TREASURY NOTES OUT
$500, 900, 900 Worth Of Certificates o.
Indebtedness to Be Taken Up
by Banks.

Washington.-The treasury depart
ment announced q third offering of
500 co., 900 worth Of treasury certifl-
Gates Of Indebtedness. Treasury Off
Gals expect the issue to be subscribed
by the banks and trust companies of
the nation within the next two or three
days.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-24
A Bio Head,

young man in the country wrote to
his city cousin. 1--WE grown cab
bage head six feet in circumference"
"WhO Is your hatter?" wrote back
the city yOuth.-1it-Bits.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-24

An Arkansas inventor has patented
n basket bib for babies to catch drop.
ped food as well as to protect their
clothing.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-24
USE ALIENS F0oT.EAsE

The antiseptic powder to be shaken into shoes
and sprinkled into the foot bath. It relieves
painful, swollen, smarting feet and takes the
sting out OF corns and bunions. The greatest
comforter ever discovered for all foot.aches.
Sold everywhere, 25c. Trial package FREE.
ADDRESS, Allen 8. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.-Adv.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-24
The Question.

"Im trying to figure him out"
whats the matter?'
1--WE been watching him at work In
his back yard for the last week and
I'm trying to make up my mind
whether he's doing all that digging
from love Of gardening or from a sense
of patriotic duty"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-24
True.

why not put porch light In this
corner Of the veranda?"
mo. That's favorite spOoning
spot and successful lovemaking calls
for low visibility"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-24

India has new law limiting the
working hours of adults to II a day
and Of children to six.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-24

The spirit Of each dish zest Of all is
what ingenious cooks the relish call.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-24
Ejsherman's Luck

"1Iow are they biting todayT
ooh, on the neck, legs and arms
mostly"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-24

Prayer and provender delay M
mans journey.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-24

Friendship Is a good deal like your
credit. The less used the better 1t Is.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-24

w. N. u, Minneapolis, No. 21--1o17.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-24
Kind Wishes.

Kind Wishes.
"China wants to get into the war;"
"Well. I hope If 1t does, it will not
make any bad breaks"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-24

Watson Il. Coleman, Wash.
ington, DC Books free. High
.oU y - est references. Best results
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-24
DAISY FLY KILLER
aolD somERs. iso pI xAls ava. ..oox, =, !.
AUTO POWER TpAcTOD

sreater ame eii-W Why not combine labor saving.
farner romni,eiency ana prOducuveness - meanins
our om1 ana bank account? By owning one OF
vest ara as You can pillow. harrow, cultivate har-
lime to ~ OF any automobile in ~ minutes and less
gnarnnt on Costs but tl96 w complete Positive
now r LOT one year with every Tractor Writs
noirtnaor iull particulars. We win Consider ap
LUCE AUTO POWER Il TRACTOR IN
65 Liberty Street New Vnrt e.,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-24
placed anyWher,
attracts anc XIII.
nfn

ornamental, convenient,
cheap. Lasts eli season.
Made Of metal, can't spin
or tip over; will not soil
or injure anything. Guar.
anteed effective. Sold BY
dealers, or Q sent By a.
press prepaid for ei.M
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-05-24
You are Invited to Write for Free Advice.

No other medicine successful relieving
suffering has Lydia e. Pnkhams Vegetable Compound
Women helpful writing
PnkhAm Medicine Mass. Such received
and ansed onlj and held In strict condence
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-31
Situations Wanted-Male

WANTED = A position as chauffeur;
has had experience; tirst-class refer
ences. Address 632 Briggs street