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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-29
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-29

CREDIT NAN WANTED BY LARGE MANU-.
FEATURING CONCERN ONLY TIiC,SE
THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WI'rH HAN
DLINd LARGE NUMBER OF RETAIL, AC
COUNTS NEED APPLY. 72l. LEDGER
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-29

| GTRTS-Iight factory work; good hours: steady:
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-29

GIRT.S-wanted, settled girls to learn tassel
finishing and table work. good wages, steady
work f. w. Maurer &c Sons Co. 4311 Wayne
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-29

ACCOUNTANT -bookkeeper age 80, years ex.
perience commercial accounting, capable and
dependable. seeks opportunity with manufac-
turing or industrial company; available April
|: no object. out of town. II S52. Led Cent
ACCOUNTANT T-bookkeeper, age %. married
grad. hiGherNacCount.; oXDer. mercantile, mfg
costs. etc; present earning $25. 13I Led on,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

4 few weeks ago we saw in one
Of our exchanges an item that v, X;
McGinnis. a lawyer over at Leon had
filled a pulpit in that town: A week
later we saw where he had been to
another town and preached SERMON err o.
ability to speak to the people about
Spiritual things. Our idea Of speaking
OF this is not to pay Mr.. McGinnis "a a
compliment, but to call attention 10
the change in the legal profession:
Not so many years ago it was not
thought possible that lawyer could
be christian. 1t was thought the
work of lawyer and the duties OF
christian were different, but owing to
the fact that a large number of good
men like Mr.. McGinnis have entered
the legal profession, it has been
greatly elevated and the people are
pleased to show their appreciation.
There is no class Of men better able
bers of the legal profession. ALTON
IStar-Enterprise. '"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Iowa, with 100000 telephones,
one to every five persons, has TWEEN
ty times as many phones per capita
as the whole world, twenty times as
many per capita as Europe, twice as
many per capita as the United States
and nearly twice as many per capita
as all cities in the country with a
population of more than 100000,
computes the telephone engineering
man at Iowa State College. In fact,
he says, Iowa has come to depend
upon the telephone more than any
other state in the country. OF the
400 200 telephones, nearly half are
farm telephones. One-quarter OF the
total number are operated by one
large telephone company and the re-
mainder by 500 Independent COM
mercial telephone companies. 1t
was to train men to take part in this
great industry and to help solve its
problems that the telephone engin-
eering department at Iowa State Col
lege was organized in 1915.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08
Marriage Licenses.
r.. &. Foreman.

Edgar George Foreman was born
in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Jan. g.. 1873, and
died in st. Joe. No., March 2, 1917.
He came with his parents. Mr.: and
Mrs. George Foreman to Leon, Iowa,
when a young boy and made this
city his home until about twelve
years ago. Since that time, with the
exception of few years, he has
made his home in st. Joe. During
the many years he resided in Leon,
he made many warm friends who re-
greet his early death.
Those of the family who survive
him are his sister, Mrs. w. A. Boone,
OF Leon. with whom he made his
home, and one brother, John +. Fore
man of Omaha, Neb., his parents
having passed away some years ago:
Funeral services were conducted
from the home of Mrs Boone by Rev.
Henry Esch, pastor of the Christian
church, interment being in the Leon
cemetery
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Col. Charles Woods, the well
known Missouri auctioneer who cries
a number of sales in this county, was
a visitor in Leon Saturday. being on
his way home from Davis City where
he had been called 20 invoice 4 lot
OF live stock for Smith. Wiley and
Doolittle, who were going into part
nership, and called in Col Woods to
fix the value. as he is we'll posted.
Col. Woods told us he has had zig
sale season this past year, and never
sold stock and grain for as high
prices, selling corn as high as 81 10
a bushel right here in Decatur coun-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Mrs. T. B. Pickering and sor OF
Olewein, Iowa, came last Thursday
TO join Mr.. Pickering, who arrived Il
lew days previous with his car of live
stock and goods, having bought the
". l.. Swearingen farm five miles
north Of Leon on the Jefferson high
way. They are highly pleased IN
Up where they came from they had
deep snow ali winter. We welcome
them as very desirable residents OF
this county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Q. F. Warnstaff, "a former Weldon
boy who was member of Co. NJ,
3rd Iowa, the Red Oak company
which has been doing duty down on
the Mexican border, came in Satur-
day evening for visit of few days
with his uncle, J.. l.. Warnstaff, in
this city. He has received his dis
charge from Co. M, but likes soldier
life so well that he has re-enlisted
in the regular army, and at the ex-
piration of his thirty day furlough
will be assigned to active duty.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

A farewell and tin shower was wa,
given Monday of last week for Mr.:
and Mrs. Roy Blake at the nome 81
Raiph and Myrgie Mills, as Mr.. ana m
Mrs. Blake will soon depart Tor tne ne !
new home at Wray, COLORADO; nv in
smas music and CONVEX ation
Rhnnt thirty neighbors and friends
we're present All departed at 2 iate
hour wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Blake
much happiness and. prosperity IN
their new home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08
Mrs. j. Fl. Palmer.

Miss Trella Eva Ridgeway was
born in Peoria county, Illinois, May
IS, 1861, and died Feb. &c, 1917,
being SIS years. 9 months and II
days. She lived at the place of her
birth until the age of nine years.
at this place until the age of sixteen,
when the family removed to Boone
county, Iowa, where at the age of
nineteen she was united in marriage
with J. H. Palmer. To this union
We're born four children, Mrs. Eftie
Bishop of Perry, Iowa, Ormus Palm.
er of Leon, Marion and Walter at
Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer made their
home near Perry for 81 years, when
in the year 1911 they moved to Deca-
tur county, Iowa, living near Decatur
City, where Mrs. Palmer was called
from her earthly cares.
In the year 1890 Mrs. Palmer was
converted and united with the Peo-
pies Baptist church of Boone, and
on their removal to this place she
united with the Palestine Baptist
church, during which time she lived
a cOnSecrated and devoted christian,
ever jealous in working for the
cause of her Master. She leaves to
mourn their loss a companion, four
children, three brothers and two sis
tiers, friends and neighbors. She will
be sadly missed in the home, church
and community for she was faith
full companion. a kind and loving
mother and good neighbor, but our
loss is heavens gain.
The funeral was held at the Pales-
tine church on March I. 1917 con-
Quoted by Rev. Dale. Interment be-
ing in Leon cemetery.
Card of Thanks-We desire to
tender our heartfelt thanks to the
kind friends and neighbors who so
assisted with help and sympa thy
through our great trial of giving up
J, H. Palmer aud Children.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Mrs. I. e. Evans went to Blockley
James Still to visit few days. One
day last week their daughter, Viola.
was bitten through the lip by their
dog, which evidently did not know
the girl on account of having veil
over her face, and when she went to
enter the house the dog leapef on
her and bit her severely.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

John Franklin, of Davis City, who
recently returned from the Mexican
border, where he served as a mem
br of Co. J. 4th Missouri Militia, was
visiting with his brother Jesse Frank
lin, and other relatives in this city
a few days visit in st. Joe, Mo-, and
then goes to Laredo, Texas, having
enlisted in the regular army and will
be assigned to the 9th Infantry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

J. L. Latta, w. B. Redman and ira
Brown. of Grand River. came over
Tuesday 20 attend meeting of
stockholders in Texas oil lands in
this county and vicinity, who were
organizing to protect their interests
A large number OF stockholders were
present
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

The Leon Electric Company has
the finest display room in this part Of
the state for showing electric light
fixtures. The fixtures are beauties
and are priced very low. 1t would
nav YOU to see them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Mrs. j. Hoffhines entertained a
number of lady friends at a hun
cheon at her home last Thursday in
honor of Mrs. c. NJ. kohler, of Butte,
Montana, who is visiting in this city.
A fine luncheon was served by the
hostess and the ladies thoroughly en-
joyed the afternoon. In addition 10
ton, Of Derby, was an out OF town
guest
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

NJ. c. Freestone, of northwest Of
Leon, last week bought the 80 acre
farm adjoining his home place,
which was recently sold by J. H.
Palmer to w. G. Davis, of Moulton,
Iowa, getting the place for $50 an
acre, and he got a bargain: This
gives Mr.. Freestone a farm of 266
acres, and his son, E. M. Freestone
owns 100 acres adjoining it. Mr..
Freestone is money making farm
er and is constantly improving his
farm
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

l.. w. Montgomery, who has res! l.
ed on farm south of Leon for q
few years, moved last Friday to a
farm near Van Vert, and when he
drove his stock through Leon they
attracted considerable attention,
especially his herd of black cattle,
herd bull which is said to be the
equal of any bull in this part Of the
ct
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

. At tie big spring millinery opening
of Keller 4 Pryor, the Leon milliners,
counties will have an opportunity Of
seeing the very cream of the new
creations, in spring millinery, and
the opening will we'll be worth COM
inc to see. y .
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Mrs. C. Nj. Keller returned Satur-
day evening from Colorado Springs
Colorado, where she had been visit
ing her brother. Guy Pryor, who is
now we'll on the road to recovery
from a severe attack of typhoid few
er. Mrs. keller's mother, Mrs. A. VI
orado Springs, remained for a more
extended visit, and to get acquainted
with her new grandson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Notice. have been to very
large expense recently for an opera
ton, and on account Of my illness
am unable to work. There are q
number who owe me for work done
at my shop, and l now need the
money, and if you will make pay
ment of your account it will be
greatly appreciated. w. w. Craig.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Mrs. +. N. Hanscll and Mrs. c. "A.
given the past week at the Hansell
home, entertaining on Friday and
Saturday, and again on Tuesday and
Wednesday in most delightful man
ner. a large number of their. lady
friondS e
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Eve sight is the only special
sense that we use constantly while
We are awake This calls for one-hali
tain vision under normal conditions
and is greatly increased by defective
vision. See Butler and See Better.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

For Sale at Great Bargain-One
new oil heater, one new spiral BEG
spring, one new iron bed, one Quick
Meal gasoline stove: Inquire at the
residence of G. N. ketchanl 1t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Edgar Haskell Bell was 10 years
"a n iast Ftiday and to celebrate the
owe ovant he gave theatre party to zoo
chiIdren. After the theatre party
thew were. served at the fountain at
Edgar's fathers drug store. A PIC,
tire was taken of the youngsters IN
front of the Bell home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

r. J. Sankey buys and sells land
on commission, makes farm loans IN
approved security at the best rates,
and does II general real estate bust
ness. Has had 20 years experience
in the business. Office upstairs at
northwest corner of Main and Com
lnercial streets, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Miss Esther Graham, daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graham, OF
near Pieasanton, was operated upon
in a Leon hospital last "Wednesday
and is doing very nicely with every
prospect of a complete recovery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

For Sale-Residence property ~
con one block from paving, y
block of ground. s room house ana
other good out-buildings, lots OF if r1a
fine location, price very reasonaDIe.
n Jenkins, Leon, Iowa. 40
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Don't use common drop cords for
your electric lights. Select an at
tractive fixture from the many cls.
the Leon Electric Company's Office. J.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

am making limited number Of
nv brooders at the old price $500
at factory, or $1,000 Grated f. o. D..
Davis City, weight about 200 pounds.
Better send your order at"once. Par-
ties using them pronounce them best
on earth. F. NJ Freeman, Davis
C;,v lava 28-4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Ladies', mark these dates on your
calendar, March IA, Is, l6 and -.
They are the days on which keller 4
Pr'-or's big spring millinery opening
will be held, and you know you will
want to attend and see the pretty
new styles in spring millinery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

The dates selected by Keller &
Pryor for their big spring millinery
opening are March IA, IS, t and -
Make preparations to attend.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

For Sale---My Maxwell Special
touring car. Fine condition. Will
sell at a bargain, and give time on
part to responsible party. 0. E. Hull.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Most things can be anybody's gift
your portrait is distinctively, .ex-
clusively yours. Make that appoint
ment today at the Harris STUDIO
north side square
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Hay For Sale-25 tons Glove, and
timothy. 3 tons alfalfa, on the w. H
Hazlet farm. Call or see w. Al. Bar
bour, Garden Grove, Iowa. It
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

For Sale-My house where ! live.
Can sell a lot close on which to move
it. r. G.. Monroe.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Miles Berry's comedians will be at
March s, and 10; Prices rs ana
IS cents, children 10 cents; OPENING nli
bill for Thursday night is Don't ZEN
Nv Wife,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Scottish Rite and HAVANA Spike
cigars are the best ) cent smokes on
the market. Everybody sells them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Between friends, the gift that con
veys the most of personal thought,
fuiness-your photograph. MAKE i,; a.
appointment, at the Harris H'oo'o'
north side square.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Mr. Smoker, when you want a real
smoke for a nickel, try one Of the
New Scottish Rite cigars, cost
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

For Sale-On the Stone farm, Ga
miles northwest of Leon, 12 miles
northeast Of Decatur, native lumber
of all kinds, fence posts. split or
sawed and stove wood. w. w. Full
ton
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Mrs. O. E., Hull and Mrs. " .. r;
penniwell entertained about 1orty
ladies at a bridge party on Iu eSant
siytv at a sewing this afternoon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

For Rent-Furnished rooms with
modern conveniehces. two and a half
blocks from square. Phone Mrs:
James konklin. 2o-I
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

r ! Barrett, Ed Owens, J; 2. MN
lin Mrs r W. Mullin, Mrs. Ed Macy
and Miss Nan Barrett returned Mon ION,
day from Tobias. Neb., where tneiy
were called by the illness ana oeath
NJ Vim Barrett
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

For Sale, Easy Terms-SO acres
improved farm on main travelled road
about ~ miles from Corydon. No
brush. Fred Teale
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Lost-Between John Frost farm
and Leon, tail light from Overland
car. tinder please return to The
Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

We have some per cent money
for choice farm loans. Farmers K
Traders State Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

For Rent-Seven room house, near
square, for rent March LIST. Mrs: M
C. Mullin. 26-tl
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

For Rent-Eight room house, with
barn and good we'll, known as the
Ogden property. See NJ. a. GamElill.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

If you want good insurance and
fair treatment in case Of loss. have
Pease & Pease write your insurance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

For Sale-Residence property on
south Main street. six room house IN
s sood renair City water and cleo
fric lights. Address J. B. McEndree'
S1S Market street, Marshailtovw ~ =;
ynw9 - -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Oyster supper at M. E. church Fri
day evening commencing at 5:3(
o'clock. Everybody invited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Lcst-A stacker rope between de-
pot and T.. Housh farm, Please re-
turn to The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

We want Your business and wi
give you every reasonable bankin
courtesy and accommodation. Leo
Savings Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

For Rent room house, one door
north of w. w. Craigs. Big garden
eli Mrs. c. M Axes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

For Sale-Seasoned White Oak
posts. w. P. AXES. 30-5t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Parent-Teachers meeting at High
School Friday afternoon at 3:lo.
Election of officers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

For Sale--Seasoned oak fence
posts. at the Leon Elevator ano at
the Keller farm w. RI. Shields 25-tt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

For Sale-The Mrs. c. M. Kohler
residence in west. Leon. Inquire OF
J, r, BOWsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08
.1dQ't Bowsher's.

For Rent-4 room cottage, 2
blocks east of square. p. F. Bradley
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Lost-Fur gauntlet mittcn between
Jesse and Charley Ridgeway farms,
Feb. IS. Finder return to this Oitlce.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

For Rent-House and 6 lots in
southeast Leon. See Marion Evans. 1t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Wanted-A quantity OF spring
wheat for seed. Biddison Coal &
Grain Co. ..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

For Sale-.Three registered Here
ford male calves. Ben Redman, Van
Vert, Iowa. 1t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

For Sale-On account of moving
away. nv Leon residence property on
north Main street. w: q. Stempel'
1921 Santa Fee Ave-, FIT. Maolso44}i
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

For Sale-Oats. and hay. G.: A
Long, Leon, Iowa, ~ r.. 1t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

For Rent-Good house with plen
ty of water. Mrs. n. l.. Pease. 29
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Pease & Pease write all kinds OF
insurance, and protect their pollcy
holders.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

The Leon Savings Bank is prepar..
ed to make some good farm loans AZ
reasonable rates.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Walter Evans OF southeast OF Leon
drove in Tuesday with new Max,
Well touring car which he purchased
from a dealer at Grand River.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

For sale-A profitable grocery
hnsiness in a good thriving Texas
town. Address w. e. Brown, 52S
main street, Denison, Texas. 2|-4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08
Get your wall paper at the RECALL
store. 37-tf

For sale-A 200 egg incubator.
Phone 62R. 1t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

We can use some choice first mort
gage farm loans. Farmers 4 Trad
ers State Bank, Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Found-A bunch of keys when the
owner can obtain at The Reporter
office -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

~ Fha Rexaii store 37-tf|
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-03-08

Havana Spikes, the old RELIABLE .
cent cigar sold by all dealers. 3O-6t
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-11-01
TRICKS that KILL
Germans Use BarbarouS
Schemes to Harm Enemy.
Bats Left In Evacuated Positions
Prove Disastrous to Tommy, Who
Would Investigate.

"The game of batting the other fell
low which the German soldiers really
taught the allied troops is still in
vogue on the western front at the
present time" said n wounded Canadi-
an officer who was telling some friends
about the tricks which men play on
one another in trench warfare.
"'Don't fool with the enemies evac-
uated positions, especially the dugouts,
until you have experimental with wine
bottles, jewelry, pictures and other
trinkets ut n respectable distance is
the first order given to advance par
ties. When the Germans drew back to
the Hindenburg line in France they
plundered and carried off all kinds of
loot. Now the finest place for crowd
of Tommes or poilus to capture is
one of the dugouts recently inhabited
by German officers.
perhaps Tommy spots pile of jew
elry on an innocent appearing table.
Well, let Tommy rush to grab 1t and in
second the place is blown to atoms and
all hands have gone 'blighty for hav-
ing grabbed the bait. This game of
connecting fuses with gold chains, wine
bottles and portraits has been costing
bombing squads large toll in losses
The coveted goods ara 80 fixed by tie
Germans that VIXEN Tommy and the
gang have pounced upon them they
touch off the detonator Of an internal
machine"
The Canadian told how 10 men who
had entered a dugout in the German
trenches formerly occupied by Some
officers had their eyes ON several oil
paintings. The non-commissiOned Of
ticer who was with them, having wit
messed the humiliation of men who
had been caught by the bait in other
cases, ordered the men out of the place
and then fired a shot at one of the
paintings. In response to the shot
there followed an explosion which de-
imolished the dugout.
The allied troops are daily being
taught to keep their hands off all likely
souvenirs when they occupy new po-
sitions. Even the business Of search
ing wounded prisoners is being con-
Quoted in gingerly manner by Tom
my. The game of tricking the other
fellow has been a very serious matter
on the western front, according to this
officer, chiefly because the German SOL
dier does not hesitate at the most
atrocious and barbarous Of schemes to
work harm to the enemy. On certain
occasions German soldiers have feigned
to be wounded and while men swept
past them have been guilty of sniping.