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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-20

Next month Germany is to make
her next great war loan, and her
tinanciers have already said it is the
last that can be made without bank
not defray war expenses beyond the
coming winter and spring, unless an
armistice can be arranged. Press dis
patches yesterday gave detailed
statement of her waste Of man
strength since the war began. The
1920 recruits, boys of sixteen, were
placed in training camps early this
cruits have been in the trenches
since spring. While she cannot be
starved for want of food, she is being
starved for want of other things, and
this situation will become much
more desperate with the going into
effect of the. American embargo. -
Just one item in this starvation"
the whole of the 1917 campaign the
German soldiers have been wearing
garments made of paper. Thousands
OF German prisoners were wearing
these garments when taken, and
they inform the French and British
officers that practically. the entire
German army. is so clothed Several
samples of this paper clothing reach
ed the United States, through British
channels and fell into the hands Of
the proprietors of several of the
great American paper mills, who had
been planning greatly to enlarge
their business. After examining this
latest example of German ingenuity,
and inventive skill, they decided to
the war They said that they would
have no facilities for competing with
German papermakers when the time
came to divert this new article into
the channels OF peaceful commerce.
This information was given the
News-Press correspondent today by
the counsel for one of these big
the directors meeting at which the
conclusion was reached.
To sum up, Germany is believed to
be nearing the breaking point, while
the allies, with the wonderful help
of the United States is now furnish
ing and is to furnish, are as fresh
and strong as they were two years
not continue the conflict Indefinitely.
She must have peace-on her own
terms, if possible; but peace, no mat
ter what the terms; hence, the feel
err" which is believed here to have
taken the President to New England
for his conference with Colonel
House; hence, the belief here that
ope for the purpose Of getting the
allies on common grounds as to var
ious peace details.
The administration is not saying
that peace is in sight, but 1t is no Sc
cret that it believes the outlook. IS
better than at any previous time:
This is in harmony with the thought
that the allies should prepare for It;
If it does not come, no harm will
have been done; if it does, the peace
conference will not result in a
wrangle between the allies over de-
tails.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-20

Every woman who has reason to
believe that backache, headache, I'M.
natural pains, low spirits, sleepless
nights, irregularities or catarrhal
condition is caused by a arrangement
Of the womanly functions, owes it
to herself and dear ones to speedily
overcome the trouble before gen.
eral breakdown causes prostration.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is
4 on-alcoholic remedy that any ailing
woman can safely take because it is
prepared from roots and herbs with
pure glycerine, containing tonic prop
critics of the most pronounced char
acter.
1t is not a secret remedy because
it's ingredients are printed on wrapper.
Get DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
to-day, either in liquid or tablet form.
Send three dimes Tor stamps) for
mailing charges to DR.. Pierce's lnvalids'
Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y, and you will
receive copy OF the "Common Sense
Medical Adviser" all charges prepaid.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-20
Child Died In Covered Wagon.

Enroute from Salina, Kansas; to
way in a covered wagon, Mr.. ana
Mrs. Harry Fuller had a sad expert
ence at point some three or tour
miles northeast of Osceola Wh !;
they were camped for the night.
They had with them three children;
the youngest of whom, a baby girl
about six months old, had been ~
for a day or two. At Leon they Sc
cured some medicine and they pre-
sumed the child was better until the
early morning hours Friday when
the child took relapse and died at
about 5 O'Clock. Though the stran-
gers were without funds Dr.. Dean
responded to the call and the nelgh-
bors in that vicinity assisted the
grief stricken parents in preparing
the body to be brought to the city
by Jerry Daniel where, it was placed
in a casket at Webster's undertaking
parlors until the next day when m %,
terment was made in Maple Hill
cemetery. 1t was a sad case mace
the more so by the fact that the
travellers were without money. Inc
father stated that he made MS way
weaving willow baskets. They We're
going to Des MONIES to make their
home Osceola Sentinel
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-20
Figures Show U. S. Military
Strength.

In the belief that the country does
not understand the real strength OF
the American military and naval
forces, Chairman Dent of the house
military commission has submit.
the Congressional Record state,
ment prepared at his request by me
committee on public Information
from government records.
"On Sept. 6, 1917 says the state
ment, there were in the. regular
army, national guards and reserve
corps of the army. 1928 otf1cers
and 741,O53 enlisted men. In the
navy there were 141,S67 enlisted
men, 41,473 naval reserves. and
14.5OO of the naval militia in the
federal service There were 5,OOO
men in the coast guard and $500 IN
the hospital corps, making total or
2O9,34O. Enlisted strength OF the
marine corps was 29,975; reserves IN
the service 100; national naval
volunteers 7O4; retired men on &C
tive duty IA. There were approx
mateiy i2,OOJ officers in the navy
and l,l16 in the marine corps.
I'm other words, on that date, the
army had inclu din officers and en-
listed men S19,SS1 and the navy
254,265, making total OF armed q
strength on that date OF 10y 4 .
men, all of whom are volunteers.
Prior to that time, there was not
drafted soldier in single training
camp. The draft law was approved
May IS, 1917"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-20
VINEGAR FROM GULL APPLES.
Is Good Way to Save Surplus Crop
by Home Method.

All low grade apples, except few
Of the early, summer varieties, may,
be converted into good grade Of
apple cider vinegar, with a little
care and intelligent handling.
Select apples that are riDe. Green
apples are too low in sugar and are
likely to make only weak vinegar,
according to the emergency direc-
tions for making vinegar just issued
from Iowa State College at. Ames.
Wash only the dirty apples, because
clean apples are covered with yeast
sDores, that are needed in the alco-
holic fermentation. Remove all
wormy, rotten or monldy fruit, also
sticks and leaves. Then the juice
After pressing, the juice should
be strained and run into kegs or bar
rels that have been thoroughly ster-
ilized by steam or boiling water.
Metal containers should never be
used. All vinegar barrels should be
washed out; the vinegar remaining
may cause the forming of alcohol. 1t
is not advisable to add dry yeast to
fermentation as 1t It Is s Of tue
in the surrounding air are sufficient.
Fill the barrels about three-fourth
full, lay on side and cover the bung-
hole with a double thickness of
cheese cloth to allow air to enter
and yet keep out dirt and insects.
The barrels should be placed in a
cellar or similar place with a rather
so degrees. Fermentation will be
completed in from two to six months
and will be alcohol or hard cider.
From is to 20 months will be re-
uuired at 65 to IS degrees tempera-
ture to change this to vinegar.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-20
We'll Known Woman
IT IS THE SAME
STORY EVERYWHERE.

Keokuk, Iowa. took DR.. Pierce
Favorite' Prescription after doctoring
for year. Nothing helped me until
I used the Prescription was in a
weak, dragged-out, worn-out condition
and this medicine made me almost a
new woman. From being about ready
to give up and 60 to bed to compare.
tive good health is the change wrought
in my life. I give all credit to Doctor
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. l can
cheerfully recommend it to others need
ing such a remedy" Mrs. JENNIE
EL11Na, 225 South End Street.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-20
When ~" Is Nv"

Why do some modern architects
assume that U is v and carve in
stone that palpable and bold absur-
dity? =,
soft and graceful curve, OF vnexcelled
docility and wilmington to serve, why
do thew carve VNiTED STATES and
PVBLiC SCHOOL and svch and make
the English Language look fynny as
the Dvtch, with RESTAVRAMIe :, f11!l
PVLLMAN CAR and UNIVERSITY
and other marks of educational per-
versity!
chean and gaydy blvff, which parve-
nves may p Vii in place Of more svb-
stantial stvff; Ovr people who are
fashioned ovt Of vnpretentlovs dvst
view all svch affections with an vn-
assvmed Disgust. Svch exhibitions al
ways make VS. glvm and blye: Now,
honest Injvn, don't they hSve the
same effect on yov?-Printer's Ink.
The Leon Savings Bank is prepar-
Co. Of
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-20
Just to Keep You Guessing.

When does a farmer double up a a
sheep without hurting it? When ne
What is the most engaging work
of art? A fashionable young lady.
Who is the Oldest luHatlc on rec
ord? Time out of mind:
Why are ladies the biggest thieves
in existence? Because they steer
their petticoats, bone their stays,
crib their babies, and hook thelr
Why is a man who makes add
tions to a false rumor like. one VINO
has confidence in all that is too 70
him? Because he relies on all ne
hears. o+io,, on
affectionate one? 1t embraces every
thing. s,:.. ,,.i1
steamers? Because all the mans
lmaIes) are tied up in bags,
WHY is Gibraltar one OF the m0s'
wonderful places in the world? pc.
cause its always on the ROCK pu.
never moves. :.,, two
Why is a man happier with Two
wives than with one? He may ee
happy with one, but with two he Is
nearly sure 20 be transported
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-20

The Leon Savings Bank is prepar-
ed to make some good farm loans at
-ea~-1able rates.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-20

Do you get up at night: Sanoi Is
su rely the best for all kidney y
bladder troubles. SaE ! gives leIe1
in 81 hours from all backache and
bladder troubles. Sanol is a guar
anteed remedy. 35c and 81 a got,
| t.s at the 'ug store. So 10
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
PLANS TO PROTECT
BORDER COUNTRY
American Expeditionary Force
Will Be Distributed Along
Line After Withdrawal.
HEADQUARTERS AT Ell PAso
Return From Duty of $4,000 Ma
tional Guardsmen Expected
Soon to Follow.
HEADQUARTERS AT Ell PAso

SAN ANTONIO. TEN. January %
Plans for distributing the American eX-
pcditionary fore. after it's withdra wal
from Mexico. so that the border coun-
Try made turbulent by bandit forays
will he protected adequately against
repetition OF the Columbus, y. NJ,
rad. were announced tonight by the
southern Department Of the United
states Army.
Major-Gcncral rcrshing, in command
Of the force of l2ooo. will establish
headquarters at FL raso. from where
amy threatened section OF country can
be reached quickly. Headquarters of
tho cavalry brigade will be at the same
place, EriSadicr-Gcncral Ebcn Swift
commanding.
The majority OF the units in the cx-
pcdition viii be stationed in FL paso,
these including tho Fifth and Seventh
Cavalry. sixth. sixteenth and seven
tecnth Infantry. First Battalion Of the
Fourth Field Artillery. Second Reg
imcnt Of Engineers four pack trains.
TWO wagon companies. all signal troops
except the First Aero Squadron. as
signed temporarily to Columbus and
all sanitary troops except Ambulance
Company No. and Field Hospital No.
- both OF which go to Eagle l'aSS. Tex.
Ecsidcs tn" aero squadron at Co
lumbus will be the Twcnty-four;h In
tantry. eight truck companies and two
pack trains.
NoCalcS. Ariz.. will have one squad
ron of tho Tenth Cavalry. Fort Hua-
chuCa one squadron and one troop OF
th" same regiment and Fort Apache
one troop OF tho Tenth. At Fort
Apache also the Indian scouts who
ha"e hccn with the expedition will be
mustered out OF the Federal service.
Douglas. Ariz.. will be protected by
Il and & Batteries of tho Sixth Field
Artillery.
The Eleventh and Thirteenth Cav
airy and two wagon companies Will
como to Fort sam Houston here for
use in an emergency i'm tho lower Rio
Grandc Valley.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
Senate to Discuss
Hson S Address
Opportunity Ariscs To-Day
When Cunnins Calls Up
His Resolution.

.
"NSiiiN'iTbN. January 39.-Gcncral
discussion Of President Wilson's world
peace address 81. oNpcvtcd in the Sen
ate tomorrow. senator cummins hav-
ing given notice of his intention to cal!
up his resolution 10 set aside special
time for d"bat" on the subject
Administration leaders arc planning
10 renew motion originally made by
Senator stone to refer the resolution
to the Foreign Relations COMMITTEES.
but debate on the motions themselves
may take 81 wide ranrc. including con
Sid.rat!on "f Senator i:oral,'g rc ,l,i-
tion. which would have IN. :. .latc re-
affirm tho Mnuro" Doctrine. and The
Washington and jefferson pr"uunc!a-
lncntos against foreign cntaugIcmcntS
Democratic Senators insist that this
is not the tim. for prolonged discus
sion. and as am alternative propusal
hay" under advis"m"nt 3, resolution
which would express it to bc The sense
OF til" Senate that the address OF tho
President docs not propose abandon
ment of the American Monroe Doctrine,
nor involve AN alteration in foreign
policy which would send armed forces
OF the United states INTO foreign terri.
tory for any purpose except to preserve
the peace Of this country or protcc,
American rights
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
28 CAPTURED SEAMEN
LAND Al COPENHAGEN
IRy Assncinted prcss.


COPENHAGEN (via I.ondon). Janu-
AIRY 29.-'rhe Eckstrahladet reports the
arrival mt Copenhagen Of twenty six
Swedish. Norw cgian and American sea-
men belonging to the crew Of the Brit
ish steamer Yarrowdalc. which was
captured by the German raider in the
south Atlantic They had been in
termed at NcuStrelitZ.
According to these men. the Yarrow-
dale proceeded To German port by
way of course north OF tho Farce
Islands. along the Norwegian coast 10
the Skaw, and thence through Cattcgat
sound To Swincmundc
The Eckstrabladet quotes 81 swedish
seaman as saying that crews from
armed ships sunk by the raider and
held as prisoners in Germany include
between 200 and 500 Americans The
vessel had all her lanterns lit al night
from Cape Lindasnaes, off the south
coast Of Norway, until she reached
SkaEen. on the north coast of Den
mark. She arrived at Swinemunde on
December 81. The men taken to the
prison camp at NcustrelitZ were given
little food except kohlrahi and small
allowances of bread.
Before leaving Germany. according
men released We're compelled to sign
AN agreement 10 take no action against
Germany.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
OSBORNE OUT OF PRISON
Ends Term of Week nt Portsmuuth,
Where lie Went Ia Study tondi-
tiOnS for Sccretnry DnnicIs.

WASHINGTON. January 22.--Thomas
Mott Osborne. the former warden Of
sing Sing. who. as TON Brown" spent
week as prisoner in the portsmou h
Naval Prison to study conditions there
for Secretary Daniels. called at the
Navy Department to-day and told the
secretary he had II number of reforms
to suggest which he would outline
soon in writing.
The former warden met inquiries as
10 his exact status in the prison by
calling attention to his shavcn scalp
and by relating how he was SENTENCED
to iivc days on bread and wafer be-
cause he refused at first to remove
two rings when ordered to strip and
don prison Earb. The sentence was
Cancelled when Osborne. satisfied with
the test of discipline. complied with
the order
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
SUPREME COURT TO RECESS
VIII Take From February : ia Mnrch
. TO Prepnre Number of
Opinions.

WASHINGTON, January 2s.--A re-
cess Il the Supreme Court for four
weeks. from February TO March 3.
% prepare opinions was announced to-
day. The Harvester and Steel eases
ami ";hcr important cases assigned for
February Is were rcassiEncd for hear
ing Oh March 6.
Fnc unusually long recess gave rise
10 speculation regarding prospects for
decision in the AdamSon eight hour
law case. 1t was suggested in some
quarters that, few opinions having been
gwen to-day. the Adamson law de-
c!S!un might be in process Of prepara-
ton for announcement next Monday
If the case is not decided then, no
decision would be possible until after
Congress adiourns as the next rc.u-
lar opinion day" will he on March
8. iwo days after tho adjournment
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
POMEROY REFUSES TO WORK
Life Convict nj thnrlestOwn Prison
Camp Wants Full
Pardon.
IRy Associated rrcss.l

BOSTON. January 2o.--Jessc pomc-
roy. life convict at Charlestown State
prison. to-day refused to begin work
in the prison shop under II modifica-
ton OF sentence granted last week
When informed that he would be
taken out of solitary confinement after
forty-on years, Pomeroy became OBJ
stinatc. and declared that unless he
could obtain full pardon he preferred
TO remain in his old cell
Prison authorities said Pomcroy had
been put In punishment" which meant
that he would have nothing except
bread and water until he was ready to
observe the rules.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
SPECIAL COMMITTEES NAMED
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE

CHARLESTON. w. VA. January %
resolution was introduced in the
House OF Delegates to-day providing
that the West Virginia Legislature
take no further action on the Virginia
debt until Congress had disposed OF
Senator w. Il. Chilton's bill relative
TO the settlement of claims against the
Federal government growing out Of the
creation of the Northwest Territory.
The resolution was referred to COM
mittee.
Speaker j. S. Thurmond to-day an
pointed the House Special Virginia
Debt Committee, to which will be re-
fcrred all proposed legislation affecting
tho case originating in that body 1t
Is composed of seven Democrats and
four Republicans. Septimus Hall was
named as chairman. 4 similar COM
mittee has been appointed In the SEN
ate. and plans arc being made for a
joint session OF both committees soon
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
ABOUT .5.U0O GUARDSMEN no
vi; RELEASED NENT WEEK

WASHINGTON. January 2o-Accord-
ing to ihc plans OF tho War Depart
mcn' Tho return from duty OF $4,000
national sunrdsmcn will follow quickly
upon tho return 10 the Columbus. y. NJ.
border base Of tho rcrshinE cxpedi-
tionary force II is not to he expected
that tho whole number OF citizen sol
diers will he released at once. but. with
tho prospect OF the rershnE force be-
ing at Columbus within a week il is
the War Departments hope to have
them there by February (. il is tenta-
lively promised that approximately
2".c00 euardsmen will he released at
that time.
The present prospect is that the re-
turn of the first $4,000 guardsmen will
be completed by February 20 The dis
tribution of General rershing's force
of 1000 men along the border at
various points OF need will thereafter
release other units of the volunteer
force.
The War Department officials are
Keeping close watch upon the entire
lr"n'icr. The tendency south of the
International line to start riot and
unrest, as reflected in the happenings
at .Iuarex ON Sunday, is causing some
apprehension. and may result in
somewhat slower withdrawal Of the
volunteer troops than present plans
provide.
Regarding tho progress of tho Perish
ing expedition on It's northwnrd hike"
the War Department to-day made the
following announcement:
General PcrshinE's movements are
continuing without incident. according
Ia schedule. lie viii probably cross
the border a week from to- day"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
GEORGE O'BYRNE LOCATED
Wanted in Connection with Charge
brought Against Hnrr! Thnw
by Gump Boy.
lHN AssocIat.h -.

NEW YORK. January 2e.-,;corsc
O'Byrn". wanted in connection with
tho charge brought against II rry *
Thaw by Frederick Gump. .Ir.. Of Kan
sas City, has been located in New
hampshire by Representatives of Dis
trict Attorney Swami. il was an
nounccd here to-day. The prosecutor
attaches moro than ordinary import
ancc to - statement in his possession
which. II WAS said MAS made by
p'Byrnc to his attorney. ifc would
not disclose what this statement CON
taincd.
MIR Swami said he expected Thaw
probably would return voluntarily here
from Philadelphia To face the charges
asainS, him as soon as his sclf-ini,ctcd
wounds permi; him TO Gravel
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
I'll. NALI.E OCCUPIED
HS VILLA FORCES

u Alil:I. MEN, January % Con-
firmation Of the occupation of III Nallc
by Villa forces were received here to-
night from casaS Grandes. II was said
the Villa troops moved up from
Namiuupa. whore they had been await
ing tn" departure of tho American
punitive expedition before occupying
the town.
Villa followers also were reported to
have been in the vicinity OF Santa,
Ro'ia. on the Mexican Northwestern
Railroad. thirty-iivc miles from Ojo
Federico. where the United States SOL
diers were expected TO camp tonight
y freight train left here tonight
for Cases Grandcs to bring out any
remaining refugees and the property
OF the Mormons and others
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
800 REFUGEES FOLLOW
AMERICAN EXPEDITION
'Ry Assor!atrd press.

~. rASo. TEN. January More
than l.50o refugees. carrying such OF
their personal possessions as could he
transported. followed the American en-
pcditionary force when tho troops he
gan the march out Of Mexico IL was
said to-day by a cattle man arriving
from the interior. Stretched for more
than five miles behind General Perish
inG's column. cnvclopcd In "A great
cloud OF dust. they are proceeding on
foot. in prairie sch0oncrs and in auto
mobiles toward the border.
Following the American refugees,
most Of whom are Mormon colonists
in vehicles, are hundreds OF Chinese
natives, who have no means of trans-
portation. Many are driving milk
cows ahead Of them in their fight from
the beautiful Cases Graudes Valley.
which they fear will be ravagcd by
Continued on Fifth ragc)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
RoCk EFELI.ER GIVES Si0.0nn
TOWARD OGDEN BUILDING

NEW YORK. January 2o.-John d.
Rockefcller has given $4,000 toward
100000 fund for the Rober, C.
ogden Memorial Building. to be erected
ihis year at Hampton Institute. Hamp-
ton. Va. 1t was announced here to-
night Total subscriptions to the me-
mortal now amount TO $4,000
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
Germany to Issue Peace
Message to the Woyld

AMSTERDAM, january 20.-It
wns persistently rumored In the
best-infOrmcd diplomatic circles
hero Tonight that Germany, prob
hours. will Issue n "inessage to the
world" on pcnce.
The declaration. 1t In reported,
Will he. In effect, rcHponsc to
Prcrideut Wilson's Senate speech,
and IL 10 be addressed to Ambns-
sndor Bcrnstorf, tho German nm
hnssndor tO tho United states. to he
com munirntcd by him to the state
Department..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
GOES TO MEET Won TARNOW
Austrian Charge Leaves for Sew York
4" Greet New Ambassador on
His Arrival r0-Dny.
IR, As.nc.ntcd rrcss

WASHINGTON, January o9.---Baron
Erich Hwiedinek, charge Of tho Austro-
hungarian embassy left to-day for
New York To meet Count Adam Tar
nowski Won Tarnow, the new ambas-
std"r. due Tomorrow on the steam
ship Noordam.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-30
SHIRT FACTORY DESTROYED
Mig JncksOn, Gutmnn & Lane Plant at
Salisbury, Nd, Consumed
by Flames.
IRv Associnted rrcss.

SALISBURY. MD, January aa.-Thc
big shirt factory Of Jackson. Gutman
& Lane was burned late tonight The
loss was estimated at about Sli0 900.
covered by insurance. Some COO op-
cratlves are out Of employment.
Former United States Senator Jackson,
president of the company. says n larger
factory Will be built Immediately.