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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-27
PRICES AFTER THE WAR.

Prices generally are twice as high
began. Everyone knows that prlc u,
will so down as soon as the war
ends, but there is considerable ques-
ton as to just how low they will go.
, determined by the ratio between the
volume OF gold, silver and paper
money in circulation, compared to
the volume Of the produce which we
buy and sell. Prices are nearly twice
as high now as they were before the
war, because we have just about
TWICE as much money in circulation
rimated by the statistician of the Ma
tional City Bank of New York, that
Just tcfoie the war there were about
|, fourteen billion dollars worth Of
circulating gold, silver and paper in
the entire world, whereas now there
are about twenty-five billion dollars
worth. AS might be expected, the
/ though there has also been some in
crease in gold and silver. Since the
war, according to this same authority,
the debts Of the. leading countries Of
the world have increased from ABOUT
forty-five billion dollars to one hun
dred and six billion, dollars. The
world, as whole, has just about
twice as much money with which to
buy, but there is little if any more
stuff to be bought. In fact, on ac-
count of the millions of productive
workers now in the trenches, as we'll
as considerable actual destruction Of
property. there is probably slightly
now than three years ago.
The whole world is inflated with
money of one kind or another, and
this initiation will undoubtedly con-
tlnue for number of years after the
war, just as, following the civil war,
just our finances and grow to the
point where our producing power ac-
tually was in line with our inflated
currency. We greatly fear that the
whole price level has been perma-
nently raised, although of course,
there will be some reduction immed-
lately following the war.-Wal,aces'
FARMER
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-27
Notice.

In the District Court Of Iowa. in
and for Decatur County.
October Term, A. D., 1917.
In the matter of the estate of
Byrum Stout, deceased.
To Robert Clay Stout. if living,
and, if he be dead, to his heirs; to
Anna B. Hickman, Nancy G. Snyder
and Lloyd Stout:
You are hereby notified that there
is now on file in the Office Of the
clerk of the district court of Deca-
tur county, Iowa, the application of
w. j. Stout, executor of the estate
of Byram Stout, deceased, alleging
that there is no personal property of
said estate with which to pay the
debts, of the estate. and asking an
order authorizing him to sell the
real estate belonging to said estate
in order to pay the debts thereof.
You are further notified that the
said application will come on for
hearing at the October. 1917. term
Of the district court of Decatur coun-
ty, Iowa. to be held at Leon. Iowa,
beginning on the 22nd day of Octob-
er, 1917, at which time and place
you may appear and object thereto
if you so desire.
w. ]. STOUT,
sat Executor
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-27
Mothers Tears Hard to Get Ry..'

Mothers are mothers, the world
over, and, Notwithstanding the great
loyalty to the nation displayed in
| the west and which placed Utah Sec
ond among the states in the. matter
of volunteers, some OF the Mormon
mothers who have sacrificed so much
in helping to build commonwealth
from a desert, showed hesitation
when it came to parting with an only
son in the midst of his preparation
for a useful business or professional
career.
In reply to the suggestion that
perhaps he should finish his college
course in Berkeley, California. be-
fore thinking of engaging in the war
struggle, a young man addressed the
following letter to his parents at
Logan, Utah; The parents, convert
boy, sent the letter to the Improve
ment Era of Salt Lake City, the
Young Mems Mutual Improvement
Association, magazine, which sug-
gests that cit is young men of this
character whom we hope will enlist
in the national guard and in the
they do so, they are entitled to the
blessings and protection of the Lord
The works of righteousness which
they will be able to do, as we'll as
the splendid service they can render
their state, and nation, under. such
influence, will be incalculable."
And the same applies to all of
''the boys privates as we'll as offic-
ers, selected boys as we'll as .volun-
teers, if they go with this spirit.
"You will say it isn't christian to
go into the shooting business, but
after all, the very essence of chris
tianity is to live for humanity, and
if necessary to die for humanitv; and
don't you think That Christ would be
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-27
SILVER

Silver is now over 81 an ounce for
the first time in twenty-five years,
and it has only to rise to S1.29 an
ounce to reach parity with gold. The
unforgettable ratio of 16 to 1 would
be restored by purely economical
case the market price Of 5 20 should
be attained. The prospect is excellent
that this event will come to pass in
a short time
The demand for silver as coinage
is increasing rapidly in Europe.
where gold is very scarce on account
OF the enormous gold imports by the
United States during the war, and
while the abandonment of gold mon
ometalism does, not appear imminent
in European countries which have
suffered heavily from the prolonged
economic and financial depression OF
the past three years, the present
struggle much longer continued may
force those countries off single gold
standard basis regardless of the price
OF silver. 1t is conceivable that as a
metalism, which underlay Bryans
silver campaign for the presidency
in 1896, will be reopened with Eu-
rope and America holding positions
curiously reversed.
On the other hand, peace would
probably reduce the European de-
mand for silver by releasing much of
the gold supply now in the United
States into the channels Of the
worlds commerce and into foreign
bank reserves, while the production
of silver would be increased by the
closing down of many mines in Mexi-
60 on account of the revolution, and
in Canada by the scarcity of labor. l.
w. w. strikes in the American cop
per mines of the west, which yieM
silver also, have diminished the
worlds output still more.-Spring-
field, Mass, Republican.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-27
IOWA PREsS
gSs0CIX1|Y
~(
Subscription Rates.

Subscription Rates.
One year ........ vi 5O
Six months ..... 10
three months .I............ 40
Canadian and foreign countries,
1900 per year.
Entered as second class matter at
he Leon, Iowa, POstOffice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-27

Now that we have cheered the
boys away let's do for them the
things they must leave undone while
they carry our burden of supreme
citizenship. Otherwise our cheers
were empty noise. The surest way
to honor them, is to make their
minds easy over those they left be-
hind them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-27
Advertising Rates.

Advertising Rates.
Display Advertising, special Sec
vice, per inch -. 5000. l5c
Reading notices, per line ....... sc
cards of Thanks, cash with
copy -. :. :. 80. =. soc
RESOLUTIONS of Respect -. :. 800
Church, school and society no.
tees, where admission or en-
tertainment fee is charged :
per line -. -. -. -. 49,. &c
We are glad to publish any and
ali church or society notices, but
please don't confound news notices
With advertising locals. Correspon-
ients are cautioned not to include
they are authorized and paid for, and
II possible remittance for same
should accompany the notice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-27
ARE YOU DOING YOUR SHARE?

The next hour may bring the news
that Americans have been killed in
the trenches. Are you supporting
the war? Are you prepared to make
every sacrifice to revenge their
death?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-27

When the peace terms are written
they must make clear to Germany
and the rest of the world that kais-
erism has been thoroughly licked.
Otherwise what's the suse?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-27
Delivered by Carrier

In hundreds of Iowa townA.
Tho Evening Tribune is delivered
by our own exclusive carriers
chaps who know the importance
Of prompt and regular service.
Tho cost is only 100 week, no
advance payment. Order from
the carrier or send us card Civ.
ing your name and aderess
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-27
Now to Jan. 1, 1918
By Mail S1.OO

The Tribune will be sent by
mail. outside of Des Moines. from
NOW to Jan. I, 1918. for only
$l.OO to give you an opportunity
to road these splendid sOticles
about Camp Dodge by Miss Nc
Namara. They are appearing In
The Tribune now. So send the
COUPON TODAY,
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-19

other statistics by buildings:
Central building: Number belong
ing 1856; Average daily attendance
1885; Per cent attendance se.4 per
cent; Tardles 4; Corporal punish
mcnt 2: number neither tardy or alb
sent iis.
Colonial Hill; Number belonging
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-19
SNYDER SCHOOLS
REPORT SHOWS
HEALTHY GROWTH
STRONG FACULTY AND INTER-.
EST GOOD-sTATISrlCAL
REPORT MADE


In accordance WIN my ous'unh VI
the preceding year I think II wise to
keop our patrons Informed through
the nubllc nress Of the conditions we
beil.ve to oxlst in our schools today.
We bold that the schools as bene-
aclarv Of publlc taxation. as lnstltu-
tiops beloneine tothe community as
rommon property should have the
i,ght turned nm and the people at
largo taken into full confidence as to
what we ara irving 10 do II such
ia our ottitpde and we believe II Is.
yo to., that wa can trust in the
,ommnntty for tho host in eo-opera-
linn and snnport This we are glad
N saw hos been notably manifest
dnrlnr ,he nresent term In no school
win which have been connected
have soon ioss evldenco of dlscon-
,on, nm ,ho mart q, patrons and pu-
ous Tho so,timent for schools IA
hoaoi,hv in all resnects and there ex-
,s,s ho,r,lness n, response on the
,or, a, all that We ,ruly appreclate
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-19
$|D0,000.0O ROAD
B0UD1SSUE WAS
.L0ST SATURDAY
otfnuHEIolNG MAJORITY FOR
ISSUE nUr NECESSARY TWO.
IHmDs FAILED

The hundred thousand dollar road
bond |asue which had been scheduled
FOR last eeturday was a fairly enlhu-
aIaaiic afIalr and quite a large vote
poIIcd INC county voted by a
hic majority for the bonds, but as
the law roaulrcs a two thirds vote
tho nropo1ltion went down In de-
fcat ~ only seventeen votes Of the
foic which was cast
Camp springs and Bethel stood
shoulder to shoulder on the bond
issue. &c for and G against at each
or the two boxes, while Conro split
dfty.dfiy, casting . for and .
aeainst Snyder voted b-S to ! for
me bonds and Dunn took the blue
ribbon with vote Of 10 as to /
for The bonds, while Pyron voted 10
70 4 against. The tabulated vote
rhoua the vote at all the boxes eH-
ept cottonwood Flat where no cleo
tIon was held.
The law requires a two-thirds vote
10 authorize the issuance OF bonds
and therefore the proposition was
defeated. the total vote being
6o< Tor and 97s against. with the
us votes against It would have re-
auircd $50 votes for the measure to
have carried.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-19
Monday President D sandifer.
Tuesday President r. p. Cousins.
wednesday President W. II.
Bruce
Thursday Dr. r. G Bressler.
Friday Professor Mcdonald from
the State Department.
b. d. BLACK,
County Supt
FARM LOAN BANK
TAKES OVER STATE LAND

Austin. Texas. oct 1s-The most
important bin signed by Governor
Hobby today was that enabling tho
Federal Farm Loan Bank of Texas
to lend money 10 owners of school
land by having the obligations held
bg the state m the General Land
Odlcc transferred TO the Farm loaa
Bank Tho notes are to bear gcr-
cent interest H held by che state
and the BIN authorizes the invest
n.out in honds. none of which win
bear less tnu o per cent interest
This bin hcomca effective poccm-
bor 2S. 1917
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-19

Abe Quinn was here Wednesday
with another bale Of cotton.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-19
ALDERMAN Il. %. cox
MOVING TO POST CITY

Mr.. r. % Cox, who has served
faithfully and we'll for long time
as Alderman In Ward 2 rendered his
reclamation lasl Monday night and
the council ordered O special election
for November TO fin the vacated
position.
The Wlklrfon Lumber Company
has bought the Bond Lumber Com
pany at Post City and Mr. Cox Is
going there as manager Mr.. CLARK
will continue as manager of ihe yard
In snyder
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-19
SNYDER GIRL IS
HONOR GUEST OF
COTTON PALACE

Miss Faye Hutcheson is in receiept
Of a notification from officials Of the
Cotton Palace at Waco, Of her ap-
pointment as a Duchess to the
Queens Ball' November the eighth.
She is authorized to select maid
and two male escorts for the event.
This Is a neat tribute to the popular
lty Of Miss Hutchcson and she would
be decidedly credltable representa-
tive Of Snyder.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-19
CITY COUNCIL IN
SESSION; SPECIAL
ELECTION NOV. 5
ALDERMAN cox REsIGNs-W. W.
ECHOLs ELECTED MAYOR
PRO TEMPORE

The City Council met Monday
might October 18Th. with Mayor pro
.oo, D T. cov nros,dinr The fol-
u,-,-..o n
'o"'ns ''F o"'''''' WV p'N''
= Wolle' MARSHALL a. 'ohS'on' Se'-
retary and treasurer; Aldermen NJ
A. Grimes. r. J. Blackburn. J. W.
vossov purnett and W. w.
pehois Tho Minutes Of last meeting
,r,.ro rood and annroyed The min
ntos showod a balance on hand OF
COOS az
po,o,n,s. Va y pazo and Son for
all aro wo,on 900 90 II q Towie,
Iaionco lof, from Are truck SASH
1a,.I ,,i,neo .ls7es
Tho following accounts we're al
,.,roa and orderod maid.
u "A Gov mayor pro.tem $500
n crimes alderman 400
y R,ckburn alderman 400
pnrnot alderman 800
n, M rohois alderman 800
tohns,on sec.treas ..12.5O
p,,n, co,o feod,ne prisoners 1850
n Evans street work 400
O ~ ro, % nhonc ...s.oO
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-19
FATHER AND BROTHER
SHOT TD DEATH NEAR ROTAN

w II Germany and his son Theo-
dofo otfmany, IS years old, living
On q farm seven miles southwest Of
noian we're shot to death In their
hoIa Wadneaday,
Granville Germany n, admitted
nlllnf father and brother. II 10 SAID
that ,ho father had reprImanded the
boy. trying 10 got him to work.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-19
SCURRY COUNTY
TEACHERS AND
THEIR SCHOOLS
List on TEACHERS FOR THE
sCURRN COUNTY SCHOOLS
AND THEIR WORK

Gulnn-w. V. Womack, Rotan.
Texas.
Old Pyron-Mlss Chapman. Herm-
leigh, Texas
Camp sprIngs-F. c. Burge,
Camp Springs,
Camp Springs Miss Ella Caraway
Camp Springs.
Camp Springs Miss Mary Isaacs,
Camp Springs.
Cotton Wood Flats-Miss Minnie
Taylor, Hudd
Canyon-M. l.. Hill, Snyder
Bison-o. l.. Howell. Snyder.
Bison-Mrs. o. l.. Howell, sny-
der
conroe Miss Mamie Martin, Ar
an
Bethel-A. s. Graham, Snyder.
Bethel-Mrs Maulle Williams,
Snyder.
Ipdependence-F. H. Pattor-
son. Snyder.
independence Miss Era Bynum,
SNYDER
PlalpvIew-M. b. whatley. sny-
der.
pIoinylew-Miss Vera Jones.
Camp Springs.
Fluvanna-T s christopher.
Fluvanna
Fluvanna-Mlss Edith Reeder
Fluyanna
FIuvanna-Mrs. Hepdryx. Fluyan.
na
Fmyanna-Mlss Lora Blount. Flu.
| wanna.
| Fuyanna-Mlss Fairie Clanton
Frv,nna
pooton, w II Davennort Der
e mott
q crowdor Nuss Francis Norton
o snvdor
crowder Miss fi,uro Johnston
snydor
d ou-Nuss Garlic Card SNYDER
s. can,wov w w Wade Herm
o t,srh
e str,yhorr.P r. orreu SNYDER
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-10-19
MRS. c. c. HIGGINS
IS APPOINTED BY
GOVERNOR HOBBY

Governor Hobby has appointed
about tsO men and women In Tex
as to compose the Texas Library
War Council. The purpose Of this
council Is to raise Texas prorata
Of the million dollar fund to furnish
books to every one Of Uncle SANS
soldiers and sailors at home and at
the front. From the printed list 1t IS
noted that Mrs. Cullen C., HiggIn5 OF
Snyder has been named by the Gov
ornor as a member Of the Council
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-17

l no
 
  deliveries basement" All rings the bell Down the dumwaiter He the chick The  downward
 
  waiter wa lgha broad glare back the boss. The He nothing arem money!" Echo "Where?' in  a of
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-17
ESPIONAGE MEASURE
 PASSES THE SENATE
NEWSPAPER CENSORSHIP AND PROHIBITION AMENDMENT
 ARE STRICKEN OUT.
BILL HAS PASSED HOUSE
Senate Has Changed Many of the lr- portant Features of House Bill and Added New Provision So That Vir-
 tual Redrafting Is Necessary.

Washington.-After nearly three weeks of debate, ranging over innum- erable problems of the war, the Sen ate. by vote of 77 to six. passed the administration espionage bill, pro- nouneed one of the most drastic and all-inclusive measures in American congressional history.
 A similar bill has passed the House and virtual redrafting of many of the most important provisions is expected in the forthcoming conferences.
 During final consideration the Sen- ate stripped the measure entirely of provisions for newspaper censorship and restriction upon manufacturers of grain into intoxicating liquors and re- jected an amendment designed to curb speculation in food product, although sentiment obviously was overwhelm- ing in favor of such legislation later.
 As completed the Senate bills prin- eipal sections provide:
 Authority for the presidtnt to em- bargo exports when he finds that 'the public safety and welfare so require" !" (Not in the House measure).
 Authority for the PostofFiee Depart ment to censor mails and exclude mail matter deemed seditious, anarch- istic or reasonable and making it's mailing punishable under heavy pen alties (Not in the House bilD.
 For punishment of espionage, defn- ed in most detailed terms, including use of military information.
 For the control of merchant vessels in American waters.
 Punishment for conveyance of false reports to interfere with military ope- rations, wilful attempts to cause dis affection in the military or naval forces or obstruction of recruiting.
 For the seizure of arms and ammH- nitions and prohibition of their expor- tation under certain conditions.
 For penalizing conspiraeies design ed to harm American relations or for destruction of property with the Unit ed States. For increased restriction upon issuance of passports, with pen alties for their forgery or false pro- curement, and for material extension of the power to issue search warrants for inspection of premises.
 On the question of prohibition and food stuff conservation, the Senate, by a vote of 47 to 37. reversed it's ac- tion of Saturday in accepting Sena- tor Cummins amendment providing that, during the war, manufacture of cereals. grain, sugar and syrup into intoxicating liquors should be pro- hibited.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-17
FACTS IN FIGURES

Thousands of Mohammedans know the Koran by heart.
 Among the instruments of the band which played before Nebuchadnezzar's S golden image on the plains of Dura was the psaltry, a stringed instrument Daniel 8 5, 10, 15).
 The National Assembly of Salvador has added to the list of taxes in the city of San Vicente a monthly tax of five pesos (about $2.25) on auto mobiles used in the public service.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-17

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  the seller really dollar the offer and permits him Away calling  the his umbela of
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-17

small losses. comparatively. suffered by the British in the Arras offensive, He placed them at 90 to 75 per cent less than those of the Somme, while the enemy losses were tremendously larger.
 The U-boats, he said, had taken a large toll. but they were at a greater cost to Germany because they had aligned against the Germanic allies the greatest neutral, the United States.
 Mir. Law was introducing the new vote of credit of S2,5000o0.0o0 which he said was disturbing, because the
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-17

sands visiting the will uced 1917 hand fine supply
 The director O from to dozens Red Cross workers be the
 
  hospitals q n
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-17

THOTE IIIdH teI dCTts TIT lIIt HdTk IUf IHt raising of food. The land, taken most ly from the deer pasture and the range for the herd of buffaloes, has been plowed, narrowed, fertilized and pre- pared for seeding. The work is being lone by the employees of the. Zoo with put extra cost to the city for labor. Farmer Hornaday will not be able to
 aise on the ten acres all the food con tuned by the animals during the sum- ner, but he looks for fruits from the ayanlIln Snt tn thn h11ndrnds nf tEn1,-
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-17

Approximately 1O,390 acres # de- nuded lands within the national for est were reforested in 1916, the total number of trees planted being 6.146,- 637.
 China imports great quantities of old newspapers from the United States to manufacture into thin paper for the inner wrappings of rolls of silk.
 An automatic stabilizer for air. planes employing electricity but not gyroscope and weighing less than 20 pounds, has been invented by Chi. cagoan.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-17

 be
  of
  could call all
  books and tops'   ment on the regs tion
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-17

do, she said to Mrs. Evelyn Sherrill, executive secretary of the National League for Womans Service 24 With erell street.
 Are you fond of children? asked Mrs. Sherrill.
 "Oh. yes, very. I love children" the woman replied.
 'Then we may call on you to help take care of children whose fathers are away. and whose mothers are at work" replied Mrs. Sherrill.
 Il 4l.-.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-17
ENORMOUS OUTLAY FOR WAR
British Chancellor of the Excheauer Gives Facts When introducing
 Measure for New Credit.

London.-Andrew Bonar Law. chan eellor of the exehequer, in the com mons discussed most of the main fea- lures of the war. Some of them, he said, could be viewed with great satis- faction by the British. Others were of d most disturbing nature.
 One encouraging point made was the
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-17
Sub chasers Ready,

Chicago.-The first of chicago's fleet of motorboats accepted by the government recently and since con- yerted into a submarine chaser will leave for the front in a few days for active duty, it was announced.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-17
Seized Shins To Britain.

Lisbon.-Sixty of the 70 German merchant steamers which were in Por- tuguese ports when Portugal entered the war and which were promptly seized by the government, have been turned over to Great Britain on ren- tal basis for $7,O0O,000 a year.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-17

Ham eNDeft DHes ms LTAue m the worlds largest city, and his dupes are found among what is supposed to be the wise and wideawake metropolitan population. His field of operations takes in the shopping districts, the neighborhood of Brooklyn bridge in Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn. His stock in trade consists of umbrel- las.
 Whenever he spies a likely looking pedestrian he approaches and offers an ,,... L,nIIa fn1. enIn It ic Q a.aod ,1...
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-17

from the inside out. Present, Joe, the waiter
 ring at the telephone Ga wom- ans voice-It says:
 "Send two roast chickens to 216 Putnam avenue and change for $50"
 No sooner said than done. Joe plucks two chickens off the spit, nice ones, where they have been steadily turning before the hot coals. He counts out change for $50, deducting the price of the chickens, which is $3. That
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-17
More Pay For Sailors.

Washington. = Secretary Daniels recommended to the House Naval Committee that an increase in pay of $15 a month already agreed on for en- listed men of the navy be extended to men of the naval militia, the reserve and naval volunteers.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-17
Makinn American Elao.

Paris.-The women lace workers of Velay have united in making lace flag with the colors of the United States, and intend to present it to the first American regiment that comes to fight upon French soil.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-17
Woman's Ability to DissembIe

When married woman feels un- happy and forlorn and catches some woman, who tried to but didn't get her husband. looking at her she perks up wonderfully and assumes a joyous look which would fool her own mother. -Atchison Globe.