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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-19
+. PURELY PERSONAL

NJ. L. Reynolds was Decatur visi-
tor Tuesday
C. c. Beck, of Decatur, was Leon
visitor Tuesday.
Leon visitor Monday,
Charles Stanley, OF Decatur, was a
Leon visitor Tuesday.
j G. Flora, OF Davis City, was
Leon visitor Tuesday.
w. A. McEwan, OF Davis City, was
a Leon visitor Monday.
Curtis Burrell, of Davis City, was
visitor in Leon Tuesday,,
Mrs. N. mitchell, OF Pleasanton,
was a leon visitor Tuesday:
Roy Biddison was business Vlsl-
tor at Van Vert Tuesday.
C. W. Vandel went to Davis city
Friday for a few days visit.
n, j. Shepherd, of Pleasanton, was
a visitor in this city Monday.
C. G. Biddison had business calling
him to Des Moines Monday.
E. E. Arnold, Of Davis City, mad
business in this city Monday.
j. c.. Fuller visited over Sunday
with friends at Garden Grove.
Or. ]. p. Maxwell was an over
Sunday visitor at Pleasanton.
Miss Ressie Creal, OF Decatur city,
was a leon visitor saturday.
w, l.. Barry was business VISITOR
at Davis City last Thursday
Marion Mullinnix went to Lamonl
Friday for visit with friends.
Mrs. Randall Beall, Of Mt. Ayr,
was visitor in Leon Monday.
Harve McL laran, OF near Decatur
was visitor in Leon 'Iu esday. .
Fred Blair, of Lamont, was bus'-
ness visitor in this city Monday.
Mrs. G. P. Reed, of Davis City, was
a visitor in this city last Friday.
Mrs. C. o. Putnam, OF Pleasanton,
was a Leon visitor last Saturday.
Or. J. P. Maxwell went to C!ear-
field Tuesday for few days Vlslt.
on business trip to Omaha, Neb.
Mrs Jerome Traupel, o. Van Vert,
was visitor in this city Thursday.
w. F. Woollums, of LamOnl, mad
business in this city last Saturday.
Amos Butts, of Van Vert, was a
business visitor in this city tues
was Leon visitor Friday afternoon.
Frank Cox, of near Davis City, was
a business visitor in Leon Saturday.
Earl and Erald Cox, Of Davis City.
were VISITORS in this city Saturday.
Mrs. George Martin. Of near Block
ley, was visitor in Leon SATURDAY:
w. H. Shields went to Ellston last
Mrs. N. Mitchell, of Pleasanton,
was visiting in Leon last Thursday.
J. D. Vandel, of Davis City; was
business visitor in Leon last Friday.
E. E. LaFollette, of Pleasanton.
had business in this city last Friday.
Luther Bason, of Davis City was
business visitor in Leon last Friday.
C. T. Smith, of Van Vert, was a
business visitor in this city Tuesday.
MRS. Nellie Raines, of Garden
Grove, was a Leon visitor Tuesday.
James Graves, of Davis City, was a
business visitor in this city Monday.
]. Evans, of Davis City, was bust
ness visitor in this city last Thursday.
Prof B. G. Porter, OF Decatur,
was visitor in this city last Satur-
day.
Frank Dobson, of near Decatur
City, was visitor in this city Satur-
day.
A. ]. Fulton, of near koyle, was a
business visitor in Leon last Thurs
day.
Joseph Tharp,- of Davis City. was
business Visitor in this city Tues
day.
Mrs Willis Cannon went to Cory
don Saturday to visit a few days at
the home Of her son, James Gam
mon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-19

w. H. Graham, Of Lamont, was
visiting at the home of his daughter
Mrs. w. A. Poush in this city last
Thursday.
Attorneys V. R. McGinnis and A
P. Olsen went to Mt: Ayr Thursday
evening to attend district court al
that place.
F. NJ. Lowrance went to Pleasan-
ton last u1sday to look after bust
ness interests at his farm east OF
Pleasant0n.
P. B. Walker returned Tuesday
from Char.,on where he had been
Tor week installing big refrigera-
ting system.
Mrs. Tincie Shelton returned to
her home at Decatur City Saturday
after a few days visit with relatives
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Hopkins re-
turned Tuesday to their home neal
bonneville, after visiting few days
in this city.
Miss Grace Barrett, Of southeast
of Leon, went TO Creston Saturday
Tor few DAYS visit with relatives
and friends.
Rev. A. L. Harper returned to his
lone at Gainesville. Mo-, Saturday
after spending few days IN this city
s.rs. j. 3. Drury, OF near Pleasan-
ION, came Monday to visit a few days
at the home Of her son, Roy Drury
If near Leon.
;,roye, was in Leon Saturday on her
way home from visit with relatives
in Des Moines.
Mrs. Elizabeth Williams. who had
been VISITING with friends in this city
returned to her home at Davis City
Friday evening.
barney Nelson, who was here, NOV
ing the old E.. G.: Monroe residence
Rev. G. L. Roper. OF Humeston
was visitor in this city Saturday
being on his way to Des Mones fol
few days visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Mintoyne, OF
DAVIS CITY, visited over Sunday al
nc nome of their daughter, Ms. j
C. Hull of near Leon.
Rollie Maroney, OF near Leon, re
turned Monday evening from Des
| MONIES, where he had an operation
performed on his jaw.
Miss Jessie Gray, of st. Joe, Mo.
arrived Saturday afternoon Tor i
visit with Mrs. +. S. Arnold and 9th
er friends in this city.
c. A. Smallwood,. OF Cheyenne
county for a few days.
Mrs. F. NJ. Lowrance and daugh-
ter, Miss Doris. went to Pleasanton
Friday to visit few days with
friends in that vicinity.
Clyde Weldon returned to his
home at Gainesville, Mo-, Thursday
evening after spending several days
in this city on business.
Mrs. we're Roberts, of near Deca,
tur went to Mt. Ayr Friday evening
being called there by the illness OF
her cousin, Ray Fisher.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. E. Umphress de,
parted Saturday afternoon for Lori
NOR, Iowa, where they will make
their home on farm.
Mrs. R. H. Adams and daughter
Dorothy. who had been visiting a,
the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. B. Pickering, north OF Leon
returned to their home at Villisca
Tuesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-19
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Easter. of Van
Vert, were visiting in Leon last Fri

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Easter, of Van
Vert, were visiting in Leon last FIJI
Fred r. Smith, of Pleasanton,. was
a business visitor in this city Tues
Miss Lizzie Mcdowell, of Decatur
City, was visitor IN Leon last lhurs-
Mrs. Edward Sans, of Davis CITY,
was a Leon visitor Thursday alien
noon.
Luther Bason, of Davis City. was
business visitor in Leon last Sat
urday.
r. T. Evans, of Carroll, lowa;1Was
business visitor in this city last
friday
w. II. Fletcher, of near Weldon,
was a business visitor in this city
Monday.
Mrs. Ed McHarness went to Lamo-
nj Saturday for a few days visit with
rela yves. r
Jake Green, of near Van Vert,
was business visitor in this city
Saturday.
Charles Teller, of Davis City, was
a business visitor in this city last
". 4: Hopkins, the Lamont bank
er, was business visitor IN TINS city
Saturday.
Ray Shuttle, of Charlton, was Wis
iting with friends in this city last
Saturday. .
II. Goldman, of Abba. was a bust
ness visitor in this city last Thurs
Glen Kentner and Glen Walker
We're visitors at Lamont SATURDAY eV-
ening.
business visitor in this city lhurs-
G. E. Higdy, of kellerton, vas a
business visitor in this city Thurs
IL. e. nil, of Garden Grove, was
in Leon Monday on his way to DAVIS
Mrs, Alice Crago returned Friday
from visit with friends at Grand
i. a. Arnold and wife, of Lamont,
cama Tuesday to make their home in
J. 3. Still, of near Pleasanton, was
. business visitor in this city last
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Swift. of near
Davis City, were visitors IN Leon
last Thursday. c,+nr
Mrs. J. A. Caster returned Satur-
dav evening from few days visit in
Des Moines.
evening from visit with friends in
Des Moines
NJ T, Boaz. who had been working
in this city, departed SATURDAY LOT
Des Monies. c;.,
Miss opal Beasley, Of Davis CITY,
was Visiting with friends in Leon
last Friday. TOO,
Mrs. Jack Johnson and son, Leon,
of Davis City. were visitors in Leon
last saturday.
". II. Webster, of Garden Grove,
was a business visitor in this city
last Saturday. cs..,
Miss Harriet Clark, the Garden
Grove milliner, was visitor in Leon
last Thursday.
Allan Markley returned Monday
evening from visit ct CenterVllle
Mrs. j. W. Sell went to Garden
Grove Friday for a few days WISH
with friends.
Mrs. |. K. Fisher. of Decatur City
was visiting with friends in this city
'"' ". l.. Selby and family went tc
Pleasanton Saturday for an over
Sunday visit.
George robert Lincoln. of Gaines
Vile, 40, was visiting in this cit!
l prof. p. e. Menefee. OF Decatur
City, was "a business visitor in this
citv Saturday.
Joe Hullinger, who had beer
WORKING at Snethen's barber shop lI
this city, returned to his home al
Davis City Thursday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-19

Mrs. Rosa Haag, who spent the.
winter at Orange, California, arrived
in Leon Thursday to look after BUSH
ness matters here and visit with
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-19

Mrs. A G. Evans, of Van Vert,
and Mrs. l.. o. Thompson, of this
city, went to Davis City Monday ev-
ening for few days visit with rela-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-28
MUST OBSERVE TREATIES
IN DRAFT LAW FOR ALLIES
No Objection by Administration to
Legislation Therefor If Existing
Pacts Are Respected.

Congressional leaders have been in
formed that the administration has no
objection to legislation authorizing the
negotiation of treaties to apply the
army draft law to allies subjects in
this country. but is opposed to action
by Congress which would make such
aliens subject to compulsory draft
without regard to existing treaties
Chairman Stone of the Senate for
eign relations committee has been ad-
yised by Acting Secretary Polk that the
State Department does not object to
Senator Mccumber's resolution author
izing the President to negotiate treaty
changes for the draft of any subjects
of the European allies and excluding
Japan.
The resolution, Senator Stone said today.
will be favorably reported to the Senate
next week. Senator Stone indicated that
the committee will oppose the resolution
by 6enator Chamberlain, unanimously
approved by the Senate military affairs
COMMITTEES. proposing to draft subjects Of
the European allies unless it provides
for treaty changes.
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YOUNG OFFICERS IN FRANCE
ACCORDED HIGHEST PRAISE
Prove Their Efficiency to Marked Degree,
Say Regulars in Command-Under
Intensive Training.

leans are wonderfully accurate and the
French instructors are amazed at their
skill, so easily acquired. This. of
course, is due largely to base ball
training. although bombs are thrown
with straight arm swing quite dif-
ferent from the elbow motion of the
base ball pitcher
Word was received from headquar-
ters today that the expeditionary force
field bakery would be In operation
within the next few days. supplying
the soldiers with homemade Ameri-
can bread They have been living thus
bread.
Representatives of the Salvation
Army arrived at headquarters today
and soon will make arrangements to
hold meetings in the various billeting
areas.
The headquarters stan has received
from the French government meteoro-
logical data of the department in which
the American troops are training and
also for the part of the line in which
the troops may eventually be employed
These figures show January is the cold
est month Of the year. with a mean
temperature of SO degrees Fahrenheit,
a maximum of 46 and minimum Of S
above zero. The lowest temperature
recorded in this section of France is 8
below zero, in 1879. and the highest 102,
in 1881. July is the hottest month.
with an average maximum of 80 de-
&
the days being very warm and the
nights quite cool. November. Decem-
Der, January, February and March are
all cold months. with much rain and
quite little snow. SO that preparations
already are being made to protect tho
men as far as possible from winter
hardships. The dampness causes the
cold to be felt keenly. a temperature
Of freezing on this side being as un-
comfortable and dispiriting as zero in
most American latitudes.
Wholesome Amusement Desired.
The hard and willing work of the troops
anxious than ever to provide wholesome
amusements for them in their moments
of leisure. They now have band con-
certs. given by both their own bands
and those Of the French, and it is hoped
Soon to have moving picture outfits avail
able for every battalion The suggestion
has been made that war pictures. such
as the English film Of the Somme battle
and later pictures from the front, should
be shown to the men repeatedly. giving
them an accurate idea Of what actual
for the loan of these films may soon be
taken up with the British government.
There is no doubt they would be Of in
tense interest to the young soldiers who
real battlefield.
1t Is now being planned to take both
officers and soldiers to the French front
in detachments from time to time, SO
trenches before they are actually called
upon to take their places there. These
trips will all be made during the training
period and men who have been in the
trenches will instruct other squads in
what they saw and learned there. Most
of the men who know Of this plan hope
to have 1t put in execution at the first
possible moment
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WORKERS OF GERMANY
WOULD HASTEN WARS END

AMSTERDAM. July 2s.-Accordine to
the Berlin vorwaerts. resolution has
been unanimously passed at q confer
ence of-the free trades unions Of Ger
many recording satisfaction that the
reichstag on July 10. in the name of
compromise. The resolution also de-
elared that the workers Of Germany
are willing and determined to hasten
the end Of the war on that basis, 1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-28
Prisoners Not to Be Moved to U. S,

BERLIN. July 26, via London, July
est is officially announced that the
German government has been informed
that no negotiations are In progress
with the United States for the purpose
of transferring German war prisoners
from England to America.
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Like Bomb Throwing.

As was to be expected. the American
soldiers have taken naturally to bomb
throwing. They like that part of the
daily program better than any other.
When they are not hurling dummy metal
missiles they may be seen practicing with
heavy stones. dummy shell holes having
been constructed as targets. The Amer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-28

The American troops arrived by the
same steamer whereon Kermit Roosevelt,
his wife and child travelled. When tenders
went alongside the vessel Friday the men
were in high spirits and frequently
shouted:
"Are we downhearted?" was answered
with a roaring NO" given with great
enthusiasm.
Representatives of the general staff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-28
FEATURES.
FICTION AND
PHOTOGRAPHS

"Hop Famous Russion General Es-
) capped from Austria. Alone, with
price on his head. Gen. Kornilor, while
prisoner Of Austria made his perilous
way back. three hundred miles, to
Russia.
'tThe Dreaming Lady. As weird a story
as the lover of mystery could desire,
by Anna Katherine Green, that master
writer of detective tales.
"At the Heso Building of the Department
of the Interior. striking photograuhs
of this latest of Uncle Sans fine Of
ice buildings, in the PLdnogravure
Section.
"Ffnldnd's Increment for Separation
from Rassta. a."-Finland's unrest has
eliminated in a declaration of fnde-
pendence of Russia; what this means
TO the Firms and to the provisional
Russian government is set forth clearly
by Charles II. Pepper.
"Thc White Feather" Another INSTALL
ment of this intensely interesting Ger
man spy story.
"Formal Gardens in WasAinoton and A.
endnoffd va. d.-photographs Of beau
fi0n.
american Horses and Mules With the
Armies in France. "A very human
story. told by Sterling Heilig.
Little sullys Double Play. "a cork.
ing Shorty AcCabe story, by seweu
Ford.
"Americdn Aircraft Vital Factor in
BoIonce of War. AN Interesting ac-
count Of what the Aircraft Production
} Board of the Council of National De
Tense is doing to blind the enemy on
the battle lines.
, The & Gambler Writes of Maj. John Ad-
Rome Has an Unusual Celebration of
"Frgnk g; Carpenter Visits the Great
on Fsslds Of Teras."
} 'tRepteps of New Books"
'Aot1on's Nine Workers Take On Plan
& 81 Rgtstn0 FoodstS0s for Their Fam
"Wdr Gs business, and Yts General
Sales Aond0cr. r.''-Another in the in
tensely Interesting series of articles. by
Isaac r. Aarcosson.
"ELperss Soy Canning VIII Eliminate
Waste Of Food. In an interview with
experts of the Department of Agricul
ture, James B. Morrow tells how cam
nlng products Of garden and orchard
WILL prove vital factor in these times
OF high cost Of living and the war.
An UnGsaaI Arroy Of Wor Photoorophs.
Including:
Remarkable Photograph Of sFlame.
TAr0,otS0" Attack,
Brttfsh Heavy Artulery n Action on the
Wcstern Front.
VITA the Esv Army of Rxssia.
Rcpalse of Gcrma~ Gas Attack so.thea,t
OF ArTds; an unusual battle scene.
A Convoy OF o. s. Ships En- Route to For ,
e1en Wdters VITA Troops and Supplied.
And These Are Just a Few Of the Photo
graphs In the Planogravure Section
Which VIII Hold Your Attention.
TOMORROW )
IN THE F.;
aSTTNnAV STAP !
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M1CHAELIs TO GO TO VIENNA.
German Chancellor to Meet Austrian
Emperor and Officials.

BERLIN. July &c. via London, July
28.-The Tageblatt learns that Chan
cellor Michaelis will leave for Vienna
for the purpose of meeting Emperor
Charles and making the acquaintance
of Viennese governmental circles.
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Rests With Glider Statesmen y

The question of Japan's participation in
the war. il Is no secret now, was discussed
when the various entente missions were in
Washington. and Japanese statesmen then
laid Japans position before the repre-
sentatives Of the allied nations, including
the United States. All this does not mean
that Japan has yet acted. The Ave
"elder statesmen" of Japan, the ''genro,"
advisers to the mikado. constitute the
power with whom rests the decision as to
the moment when Japan may strike, with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-28

no civic demonstration. Only few spec
tators knew of the landing. These cheered
and the troops cheered back. The men
entrained quickly and left for their new
quarters. A signal company remained
at the port for some hours and these were
the only representatives of the contingent
which the public saw.
The government withholds information
or comment on the foregoing dispatch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-28
ou: discounting services which Russia
might continue to render and yet with
out endangering Russian territory by

ou* discounting services which Russia
might continue to render and yet with
out endangering Russian territory by
possible invasion OF German troops.
ltaly's desire is that this country de-
clare war on Austria. Her diplomatic
representatives, naturally, do not say
so openly. But they are most insistent.
as was the Italian mission, in their
representations to the United States
that they think the best hope of an
early allied victory lies in striking
Austria with decisive blow, and thus
compelling Germany to come to Aus
tria's aid. For without German assist
ance, they say. Austria would crumple
up within few weeks.
Invasion a Costly One.
Such an invasion of Austria. Italy ad-
mits. would be costly, both in ammu-
n1tions and in men. but not nearly SO
costly as any decisive blow on the
WEI. western front Italy has eslculaded soo deo
men and 50,0O0.OO0 or 60000.0OO shells
to cross the Harmada, the Alpine Gil
braltar, and take Trieste. Having done
that. she states. she has plenty of men
to push on, but would not have the nee
essary munitions and equipment.
With a cold calculation rather sur
prising in the italian temperament, Italy
calculates that she can afford to lose
100000 men without endangering the
Italy Is overpopulated. 1t is argued. Her
birth rate is high. Before the war she
was sending 100000 Italians yearly to
the Americas alone. and thousands to
other lands. These now must remain at
home. Italians who have emigrated
have been brought back. In man power
Italy is better off than any allied nation
in Europe, and she is willing to spend
the men If she can get coal and iron
to furnish them with the material for
battle.
No obstacles have been put in the
way of Italy buying these materials in
this country. save the disputes over
the price she should pay for certain
commodities. No trouble has been ex-
perienced in getting loans from the
United States with which to make pur-
chases of iron and coal. But no steps
have been taken, it is asserted, to sup
ply the tonnage to get these materials
to Italy. and that is why 1taly's army
is inactive, it is argued. and why she
cannot strike the blow at Austria
which she believes would be a decisive
factor in ending the war.
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Similar Action 1. New York.

NEW YORK. July 3s.-The physical
examinations Of New Workers drawn in
the first quota for the national army
will begin next week. probably Thurs
day, according to local exemption board
officials. The arrival today Of the mas
ter lists from Washington after an un-
explained delay of several days made
1t possible for many Of the 1s9 local
boards to post the red ink numbers of
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ANOTHER u. S. CONTINGENT
REACHES EUROPEAN PORT:
MEN ARE IN HIGH SPIRITS
By the Associated Press.


AN EUROPEAN PORT, July 28:-Another American con
tngent has safely arrived and disembarked
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EXEMPTION BOARD
BARS ATTORNEYS
None of Them to Be Allowed to
Appear in Behalf of
Men Drawn.
NO NEED FOR A LAWYER

Attorneys and legal representatives
will not be permitted to appear before
any of the exemption boards to present
claims for exemption from military
service on the part of any persons
drawn in the draft
This fact was emphasized today by
officials of the District registration
board after their attention had been
called to published advertisement Of
fering to prepare claims for exemption.
There is no step in the entire pro-
cedure where a registrant could find an
attorneys advice necessary, it was
stated.
Not only will lawyers not be permit
ted to represent clients before any Of
the boards, but each board Is provided
with twenty-six forms of affidavits. pre-
pared by the War Department, covering
every point on which claim for ex-
emption can be considered.
In short, all that any registrant who
wants to file a claim for exemption has
to do is to state his reason to the board
and he will be given an affidavit blank
form covering his particular case. This
he fills out and swears to before a
notary public.
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