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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02
Standing of the Clubs.

:. Games Scheduled For Today. New York in Pittsburgs Brooklyn in Cincinnati.
 Boston in Chicago. ;;'.- Philadelphia in St. Louis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02
LEAGUE

Results of Yesterdays Games , Bridgeport, A., New Haven. o. : Worcester, .15-13: Lawrence, so. New London, 2; Hartford, O.. Springfield, 5; Portland, 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02
Standing of the Clubs.

Games Scheduled For Today. St. Louis in New York (two).' Chicago in Boston. ss..4 Cleveland in Philadelphia : Detroit in Washington. z.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Results of Yesterdays Games. sa Chicago, 4; Boston. 0. H''' '@s Cleveland, 6; Philadelphia, 5.
 Washington, 5; Detroit, 4. X, a3'5S@ The New York-St- Louis game was postponed on account of rain. sfrsa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02
Standing of the Clubs.

Games Scheduled For Today. Bridgeport at Hartford. New Haven at New London Portland at Springfield. 4s.. Lawrence at Worcester.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02

Bread cards will be introduced in Trance on Saturday. Each adult will receive 500 grams of bread daily. Chil- dren under years will receive 300 grams.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02

Life won't be the same to many of the ball players who are drafted into the army. They'll find the trenche es one place where they can't argue with the umpire.
 Johnny Dundee is taking a well earned vacation and preparing him. self for the next man on the list. Joe Yelling is taking a vacation, too, and he needs it, after the drubbing he re- ceived from Dundee recently. New York fight fans certainly got their moneys worth in the stirring 10 rounds these two boxers fought and the crowd was on its feet almost as much as the fighters,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02
Sporting Comment
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A SONG OF THE SPECULAToR. (wath apologies to Robert Sorvico.) ) It isn't to serve that we seek; It isn't the glory of war; CThough a smile does distort our
 cheek When prices continue to soar). It isn't the country's renown That we work for in fighting the foe While those in the strife Are giving their life We want dough, A:A
 dough, i
 dough.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02
American Association


 Results of Yesterdays Games At Indianapolis RH E. Louisville S. 1nd1anapons < -eO Batteries-Davis and Kochers- Northrop and schang. ss~..s At Kansas City ReeH, E. St. Paul. Ss14 2st Kansas City =. .s.-e6 6s , ls' Batteries-Griner Hagerman and Glenn; Hunphries, Pierce. Mcconnell and Berry. = csss At Toledo R. IF E. Coiumpus Toledo Batteries-Erhardt and Blackburn. Ford and Sweeney. At Milwaukee 6hrst) R.H. E. Mlnneapo'1s III 10 Batteries-Boardman. Thomas and Ovens; Slapnicixa, Kerr, sherdeu and Murphy. .(Fourteen innings). e (Second)- R. H. E. Mi1mes,pon Minneapo.is .. MiiWduheo .-. oa 2, 7. Batteries-TheFnas and Bachant; Reeb and Livingston. (Seven innings).
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02
POLLARD OUT OF FOOTBALL.

Pollard, the colored football star, who 5id so much to keep the Brown University eleven in the front ranks last season., will, not be. able to play this year. He fell behind in his studies last spring and was placed on proba- ton. At the time 1t was said he would probably not return to college at all but now the report is that he will return even if he is unable to play. During the college season Pol lard conducts a clothes pressing and cleaning outfit at Brown. Local fans who saw Pollard play against Yale last season will be sorry to learn that he won't be on the grddiron next sea- son.. r.
 PRAISE PROVES 100000.
 It might be a good idea to save all the bouquets until the baseball season Is over. First they said Fred Mitchell was a wonder for keeping the Cubs going at such rapid pace and immediately the Cubs slumped. Last week Mathewson was called the Master Manager because his Cincin- natl Reds made a 3whirIwind tour through the east. Since then the Reds, have dropped five straight.
 Roy Grimes. the husky Bridgeport first saclker, made a good play in the second when he stretched out and caught Johnny Priests wide throw of Stimpson's grounder.
 ! Catcher Devine and Pitcher Dono- van of New Haven had an argument in the sixth after, King. Lear made his two bagger. Devfne claimed Donovan did not pitch the kind of ball called for. The count was three and two
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02

Conferees agreed on the s2.s2s.o0o river and harbor bill
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02

FLORAL .BOUQUETS
 AND DESIGNS. ,aoHE RICK & SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02

Among those who have been dead for quite some time and who have suddenly come to life is Frank Baker. His work with the willow at present recalls the good old days when he starred with the Athletics.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02

coming along? The hnourners are the fans and the object of their sor- rpw is Jake Daubert of the Robins. Jake was good old skate, but his major league days are over
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02

One man in every six waived claim of exemption in Cleveland.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02

Soft lights and slow music. please. Don't you see that funeral procession
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-02

Now that the Northwestern League has followed several others in blow ing up, and about 100 additional players are out of a job. will some body please pass around the hat and start a fund to establish a home for unemployed diamond artists.
 The Robins are hustling. Don't you see the dust fly as they work :? We'll, there's reason. There have been rumors of a shakeup and nobody wants to lose his job. Col. Ebbets is getting somewhat hot under the col lar; you can't blame him for wanting to see results when he pays out ss0,- 900 in salaries.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Mrs. Len Hamilton returned Mon
day evening from Grimes, Iowa,
where she was called to attend the
funeral of her uncle, Mr.. James Kirk
who died at Grimes on August 18th,
at the advanced age of 81 years. He
was one of the pioneers of Polk
county and was we'll known by a
number of Leon people, having been
a frequent visitor at the Mrs. Hamii-
ton home in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

William Waller and family and
Roy Waller and family returned last
week from an auto trip to O'Brien
county where they visited their
brother Clarence Waller. They had
a fine trip, and saw a lot Of country
and good crops, but both are pretty
we'll satisfied with Decatur county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

County superintendent Miss Mabel
Horner returned from Des Moines
Saturday, and was feeling pretty
good over the fact that Decatur
county won first prize for the best
school exhibit from any county in
the state at the State Fair, in add
ton to winning many individual
and school prizes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Mrs. r. V. McCollum and baby
went to Bethany, Mo-, Saturday, to
visit few days with relatives before
leaving for their new home at 81
courtney, Iowa, to which place they
are moving on account OF being. cen
trally located for Mr.. McCollum
who travels for the Pratt Paper Co.,
of Des MOineS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Elder, who
have been enjoying an extended hon
eymoon trip to the Pacific coast,
arrived Tuesday evening for a short
visit at the home OF Mrs. Elders
father, NJ. F. Grimes, before going
to st. Joe, Mo-, where thew will go to
housekeeping, Mr.. Elder being en-
ployed as ticket agent for the Bur-
lington at the Francis street depot.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Bernice Bradford came near get
ting his everlasting Tuesday morn
ing. He had started out to one OF
their farms driving his new Ford,
and had the top and curtains up, on
account of the rain, and just after
driving off the pavement on north
Church street, he ran into an cleo
trio light wire which was, hanging
across the road, which broke the
windshield off, tore the steering
wheel of, and damaged the top con-
siderable, and he had the little
finger of his left hand badlyscut, but
1t thankful that the wire did not cut
his head off.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Miss Helen Wales met with a
noon. There was meeting of the
Red Cross Chapter in the Sutherlin
hall and as she started to go up
stairs the wind blew the big glass
door shut, SCATTERING the glass, a
piece hitting her below the left knee
making a bad wound.-Davis City
NawS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

During the storm OF Tuesday
morning the small tenement house
on the w. H. Darner farm two miles
southwest of Leon, was struck by
lightning and damaged considerable.
There were no persons in the house
at the time
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

John Cowl who enlisted few
weeks ago in the Marine Corps. and
who is stationed at Port Royal, S.
c., has written his sister, Mrs. F. S.
Stewart, of Leon, that he was re-
Gently awarded medal for superior
craftsmanship in target practice,
and in addition to the medal, was
given an increase in salary. johns
many friends in Leo are proud OF
him
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Miss Ora Sankey, who had been
visiting for a few days at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Fred Teale, in
this city, went to Lamont Saturday
evening to visit over Sunday with
her sister, Mrs. T. J. Smith, return
ing to Iowa City Monday morning,
nurse
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

DR.. Weber's treatment for eye and
ear diseases, and his glasses stop
headaches, nervousness and save the
sight Call Thursday, Sept. goth,
forenoon at Hotel Leon, Examina-
ton free AIT
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Rev: VIM: r: Matsler, OF Pr, promise ms
day when. he slid off hay stack and
onto the end of pitchfork handle,
the handle entering his body for sew
eral inches. He was taken to the
hospital at Centerville Saturday and
is now in a critical condition. Rev.
Matsler is one of the hustling young
men of South Fork township and
besides his religious work, also runs
a large farm.-Corydon Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

w. J. Knapp, a former we'll known
resident of Garden Grove, now in
the undertaking business at Van
couver, Washington, was in Leon
Monday, visiting the family of J. j.
Evans and other old friends. Mr..
Knapp had accompanied body to
Wisconsin for burial, and being so
near to his old home took the oppor
tunity to run down here for short
visit
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Mrs. Ed Farquhar entertained a
number Of yound ladies at her home
in north Leon last Thursday after
noon in honor of Miss Ruth Far
quhar's approaching marriage. Re-
fresnments were served arc pleas
ant afternoon enjOyed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Mrs. John f. Hurst and little son,
of Chicago, came last Thursday for a
visit with relatives and friends in
this city. John came out Saturday
and visited over Sunday here. He
was accompanied by Mr.. G. j. Ollen-
dorf, of Chicago, who while here in
stalled a new system of bookkeeping
at the Jas. w. Hurst & Co. store in
+ h; M
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

i am still paying the highest pos
sible price for poultry and will come
to your place and get it. Any time
you have any poultry to sell call me
up. l am in business the year
round. Harry j. StatZell. 4-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

That fr9Wn tn those drawn nsns eye ds,
head, those indigestion and nervous
spells, that red and watery condi-
ton Of your eyes, may be directly
due to distorted vision. Properly
fitted glasses afford permanent relief.
Buffers advice is conscientious and
reliable. Let him duplicate your
lensaa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

AS was expected and was fore
casted, the peace proposals of the
Pope were turned down by President
Wilson, as they should be. There can
be no peace with Kaiser Wilhelm
still on the throne.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Notice-All parties interested in
the Shy cemetery are requested to
bring their dinners, and tools to
work with, on Monday, Sept. 10th
day, and let us clean up the Gene
terry in good shape. Committee
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Saturday was STORY hour at the
library. Quite a crowd was in at
tendance. Miss Abigail Alexander
gave reading. Misses Kimport
and Alexander furnished the music.
Bird study has been taken UP. The
next date is Sept. Is, at 4 O'Clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Sheriff Fulton received word Mon
day that the Ford owned by Henry
Minor, of Lamont, had been stolen
but the car was found that evening
in north Lamont, the thief having
abandoned it and made his escape.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Mrs. Martha Carey, of Mt. YER
non, Ohio, who had been visiting at
the home of her brother, John Fraz-
Ter, in this city, went to Davis City
Tuesday evening to visit few days
with relatives.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

The Harrison County Fair Asso-
citation at Bethany. Mo-, has been
improving their track and erecting
more buildings on their grounds I'M
til they have by far the best plant in
this section of the country. They
are preparing to pull off fair this
year, that will be second to none.
Some of the racing contests are al
ready closed with 13 entries. They
have the best high-class free attrac-
tons they can obtain. Ruth Law.
three afternoons and three nights,
and at night her aeroplane viii be
Illuminated with fireworks. Miss
Law not only loops the loop but she
does all the fancy stunts OF the air.
The Blanch-McKennv Hunter Combi-
nation in six acts, The Thearle-Duf-
!ield Fireworks with thirty-five NAM
bers of spectacular fireworks
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Mrs. NJ j. Bason, OF Tuskeego,
has purchased the Dr.. F. A. Bow
his new home, paying $3.50 for the
property and has moved to Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

On account of moving away, will
sell at auction lot of household
furniture of all kinds at my home in
o'clock Mrs. j. w. KOnklin.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

R. A. M. Chapter will meet on it's
regular evening, next Wednesday,
Sept -, at 1880 sharp. all mem
bers are urged to be present as i'm
portant business is to be transacted.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Mrs. A. B. Bennett and son Bobby,
and Miss Zeta Walsh, of Broadwat-
er, Neb., were in Leon Monday en-
route to Pleasanton to visit at the
home of Mrs. Benefits brother
Spence Moore.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Lieutenant G. Fred Hoffman, who
reported for duty at Camp Dodge at
Des Moines last week, was among
the new officers who volunteered to
go to Fort Sam Houston at San An
tonic, Texas, the first of the week,
and started for that place Monday
night. He will doubtless soon be on
his way to France, leading Uncle
Sans troops against the enemy.
Fred's many friends are hoping he
will be among the brave boys who
return safe and sound when peace
with Germany is finally declared.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Roscoe, the nine year old son of
George Kinds, of south Leon, while
playing on the stairway at the K. of
P. hall Sunday evening, fell and
broke his right arm
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Aaron Goodman, of north of Leon
drove his Ford car to Leon Monday
with a load of wool for which he
received 81 cents a pound, the load
amounting to over $500.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Whv suffer from headaches when
properly fitted with glasses will cure
you of them by taking away eye
strain. Eyes examined free. c..
Butler and see better.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

We have some 5 per cent money
for choice farm loans. Farmers &
| Traders State Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Charles Bryant, of Grand River,
had his arm broken last Saturday
while cranking Ford, and came to
Leon Monday to have an X-ray ex-
animation made.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

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, 1917-09-06

For Sale-24O head of splendid
breeding ewes. These sheep are on
the Keller farm Will give terms
Must be sold at once
BoWsher & Shields.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

For Sale-The George Wadsworth
447 acre farm for sale, or will trade
for smaller farm. Will make excep-
tional good terms. A. ]. Caldwell. Sat
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

For Sale-A John Deere hay press
in good condition, or will trade for
any kind of live stock. Inquire of NJ.
G. McNichol, Van Vert, Iowa. 52tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Leon w. R. C. meets in regular
session on Saturday, Sept. 8. AL
members are requested to attend az
there will be very important bust
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

The Leonard Players carry besides
their band and orchestra. 3 vaude-
vile teams to entertain you between
acts. They are here Sept. 10 and
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

If you enjoy good plays, we'll pre-
sented, see the Leonard Players in
their ten theatre, Monday, Sept. 10
and week
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

For Sale-One 1917 Ford touring
car in tirst-class condition. Rob
Axes, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Biggest line of wall paper in town
at the Rexall store. 37-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Lost--Blue velvet bag with lace
top, containing money and keys.
Please return to The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

For Rent-Offie and living rooms
over Hansell's store. VIM. Biggs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Lost-A lady's notified colored
purse Finder please return to The
Reporter Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Mort Hullinger, of Ellston, was
brought to Leon last Saturday to
have an X-ray examination made of
a broken leg.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

The Leonard Players, band and
orchestra, Monday, Sept. 10th and
week. Nuf sed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Wanted-Married man with small
family to work on farm by the year.
Call or write. o. w. Harms, Weldon,
Iowa 2-5t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

For Sale-Telephone and share in
Van Vert line for $40. M. l.. Swear
ingen, NiWot, Colo. 4-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

For Sale-New Blackhawk manure
! spreader. Ralph Goodman. sgt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Joe S. Warner and family, who
had been visiting with relatives here
for a few weeks, departed yesterday
in their auto for their home at
Russellville, Ark They will return
via keokuk and ST. Louis.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Furnished Rooms-For school pu-
pills, on block south of Brady's lum-
Der yard. l.. NJ. Hill. Alt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

For Sale buggies, 2 carriages,
4 horses, sets harness, barrel roof
paint. G.. A. Hatfield. Alt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

For Sale-Near the Thos. Suther-
lin farm 200 bushels corn.
Fred Teale, Administrator.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Get your wall paper at the Rexall
store. 37-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Let your idle books help our SOL
diers. Bring them to the library
and they will be forwarded to the
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

Biggest line of wall paper in town
1t the Rexall store 37-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

seed wheat. See or phone Chester
Dale or Roy Blakesley, Pleasanton,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

The show worth while, the Leon
ard Players, in their tent theatre,
Monday, Sept. 10th and week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06

For Rent-Good house with plen-
ty Of water. Mrs. II. l.. Pease. 29-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-06
PaO't Bowshsr's.

1 kA)dt bOWSn6r 5.
Biggest line of wall paper in town
at the Rexall store. 37-tf
For sale-New Blackhawk manure
spreader. Ralph Goodman. SGT
For Rent-Offie and living rooms
over Hansell's store. VIM. Biggs.
Lost-A lady's notified colored
Reporter office.
For sale-Telephone and share in
Van Vert line for $40. M. l.. Swear
ingen, NiWot, Colo. AIT
Furnished Rooms-For school pu-
pills, on block south of Bradys lum
Der yard. l.. NJ. Hill. Alt
For Sale buggies, carriages,
4 horses, sets harness, barrel roof
paint. G. A. Hatfield. Alt
For sale-Near the Thos. Suther-
lin farm 200 bushels corn.
Fred Teale, Administrator.
For sale-Improved Turkey Red
seed wheat. See OF, phone Chester
DoAO VI ivy DAonCoAOJj ASQo0AIoAS
Iowa.
Let your idle books help our SOL
diers. Bring them to the library
and they will be forwarded to the
camp.
Mort Hullinger, of Ellston, was
brought to Leon last Saturday toll
have an X-ray examination made of
broken leg.
The Leonard Players carry besides
their band and orchestra. 3 vaude
vile teams to entertain you between
acts. They are here Sept. 10 and
week.
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
Aaron Goodman, of north of Leon
drove his Ford car to Leon Monday |
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-20
DOES YOUR BACK ACHE?

LIS usually sign Of sick kidneys.
especially if the kidney action ia ,lis.
ordered, passages scanty or too fre-
quent. Don't wait for more serious
troubles. Begin using Doan's Kid
ney Pills, Read this convincing
testimony
Z. %. Churchill, rancher, twelve
miles northeast of Pierre, says: "For
years ! suffered from kidney com.
plant, the first symptom being too
frequent passages of the kidney se-
cretlons. The secretions were also
highly colored and. contained sedi-
ment- MY kidneys felt as though
they were swollen and MP back ach-
ed so severely | was doubled np.
was SO bad had to take to my bed
! read OF Doan's Kidney Pills and be-
gan using them. / was relieved after
taking the first few doses and four
boxes cured me.'
Price Goc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
MT. Churchill had. Foster Milburn
Co.. Mfgrs,, Buffalo, N. Y.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-20
TO VOTE ON SUFFRAGE
AT DECEMBER MEET

Washington. Sept. The Susan b .
Anthony resolution for nation wide
woman suffrage by constitutional
amendment was fayorably reported
today by the senate suffrage commit
tee and will take place on the calen-
dar for a vote at the session begin
ming in December.
Whether the suffrage resolution
can command the necessary two
thirds vote in the senate and later in
the house is g question. President
Wilson so far has refused to put the
influence of the administration be-
hind it,,aithough urged to adopt it as
war measure.
Suffrage supporters, however, re-
gard getting it out of committee with
q favorable report as q forward step
aud they Welcome the opportunity to
Igat 8 record vote orrif in the OPEN