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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-13

A Whittall Rug is beautiful gift one that is wei
in any home. They in sizes to fit any
room, and in delicate coorngs that harmonic with
any decorative scheme.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-13
Br,lsl, College.

David Hubbard, A. T. Hubbard,
John O Boyle and Harry Cox deliy-
cred hogs at Pleasanton Monday for
M. l.. Dale. $
Mrs. E. J. Evans returned home
Monday after weeks visit with her
mother Mrs. e. A. Little.
Spence Moore and Mr.. Clampitt,
Of Pleasanton, called at Nj l. Dale's
Sunday.
Mrs. Steve Latta spent one day
last week with Mrs. David Robson.
Pat Hampton moved on THE Null
lin place one day last week.
NJ. L.. Dale and A. F. Cozad de-
livered hogs at Pleasanton Monday.
Willie Hubbard. spent Saturday
night and Sunday in Leon at Ralph
Frost's. IS.
Ernest Little called at e. J.
Evans Monday
John, Willie and Clarence Hub
bard were Leon visitors Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-13

d mt use common drop CORDS for
your electric lights Select an at
tractive fixture from the many dis
the Leon Electric Company Office. l.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-13

Within the Law-Osgood Lens
particular auto driver. They throw
the light in the road instead Of light
ing the sky. Auto Speciality Co., call
F. A. Wagner, Reporter office, and
have him put on pair for a weeks
free trial
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-13

Order cut flowers and floral de-
signs from O. p, liulI. local agent OF
l.ozier.' Of Des MONIES, at The Re.
porter Office, Orders sent by phone
or mail. but order as early as pos
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-13

For Sale-On account of moving
away, my Leon residence property on
north Main street. w. C. Stempel,
1921 Santa Fe Ave., FIT. Madison,
IOWQ If
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-13

Kind, ed ornery spirits are attract
ed to one another just the same as
preachers are attracted to one an
other
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-13

We have some 5 per cent money
for choice farm loans. Farmers 4
Traders State Bank
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-13

If weeds persist in growing on
why is it wrong to- pull them
IN Sunday?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-13
Big Type Poland China Bears.

We have few extra good spring
and fall boars. the Big Type kind,
tor sale. Manchester Bros, Leon,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-13

REPvErhH ton SALE BJLLs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20

things surrendering its individuality and
initiative. Even so worthy q member as
Mr.. Kitchin, speaking last winter about
the probable entrance of this country
into the war, said that in such an event
the President would not want Congress
in session. The remark, of course. was
hasty, and probably not intended to con-
vey what it really carried to the public.
1t was Congress that declared war.
The power was lodged solely in that
body. Without the declaration tho
President could not have turned wheel.
And Congress alone has the power to
provide the means for fighting the war.
It controls absolutely both the sword
and the purse.
Congress responded to the Presidents
recommendation by declaring war, and
has since been busy providing means
for conducting it. Toward that end it
has done a great deal. Much more re-
mains to be done, and steady progress is
being made.
Much of the current abuse of Con-
gress is stupid. Some Of it is trans
parently malicious. All of it should go
for nothing, and is going for nothing
with those who are properly Informed
about the situation here, with its thou
sand and one difficulties and its many
new and puzzling features.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20
Congress.

Speaker Clark's defense of Congress
in his stirring Valley Forge address was
natural, justified and admirable. He
knew his subject. He spoke in season.
He exposed and denounced sort of pol
icy which has been growing for some
years.
1t was Mr.. Cleveland who, when Presi-
dent, wrote Of having Congress ON his
hands. The expression at first simply
amused. As tho author had never been
. member of any Legislative body, and
had not as chief executive been getting
along any too we'll with Congress, there
was something droll in his tone toward
that body.
But since that day attacks on Con-
gress have been frequent and undis-
guisedly contemptuous, Abuse, ridi-
cule and Misrepresentation have been
employed, until it has become quite the
fashion in certain quarters to hold Con-
gress up to gaze as nuisance,
In fast, the matter has been carried
% far, Congress itself shows in q meas
nrs the influenza Ithas heea in some
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20
The Food Control Need.

Herbert G. Hoover's statement yes
terday before the Senate committee on
agriculture should lead to wise and quick
action on the food control bill, which is
now pending before that body. 1t was
a convincing exposition Of the need of
a central administration of the food sup
ply in this country, whatever the method
or process. Speculation has already
taken a tremendous toll from the people,
estimated at quarter of billion dol
lars. If not checked the spectators will
continue this taking Of toll. There is
no conscience apparently in that quar-
ter Every factor in the food produc-
ton and distribution system is on the
make because somebody is disposed to
take advantage of the present necessi-
ties of this country and its allies in war
and push the prices up to the highest
notch. What is started by those who
control large quantities of food is con-
tinued all along the line, including mid
dlemen and retailers, the latter plead
ing self protection in justification.
This is not merely a matter Of prices.
1t is a question Of sufficient food supply
for ourselves and our allies, and Of
victory or defeat in the war. It is
matter Of distribution and eff
fective use. Speculation in foods is al
ways accompanied by possible waste.
In order to manipulate prices upward
those who control foodstuffs in large
quantities must be in position to hold
heavy consignments out Of the markets
from time to time, and whenever this
happens there is an actual loss Of prod
ucts. Last season carloads Of potatoes
were deliberately sidetracked to prevent
their arrival at a certain market where
they would affect the price. The po-
tatoes rotted in the cars. It is charged
also that in the neighhorhood Of Chi
cago certain crops were bought in the
fields by spectators and allowed to rot
in the ground in order that they should
not be put into the market and lower
the prices.
Every ton Of foodstuffs that is wasted
is blow at the national security. These
wastes will continue 50 long as there is
no central administration Of the food
supply, and no power on the part Of the
government to punish those who hold
products out Of the market or who ma
nipulate the prices for speculative
profits. The pending bill grants that
power and provides the necessary adj
ministration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20
Germany and the Liberty Loan.

Whether by design OF through genuine
mistake-and it cannot be denied that
the German capacity for laundering is
highly DEVELOPED German newspaper
has published as fact that the Ameri-
can liberty loan was undersubscribed
by two billions. This is proclaimed as
an evidence that the American people
have no heart for the war and do not
indorse the governments entrance into
the conflict. Possibly the German paper
is not aware Of the fact that the full
e5,0oo, 100000 authorized by Congress
was not called for in the first Hotation,
but that only $4,000, 100000 comprised
tho initial loan. If this is a genuine
misunderstanding the fact may eventual
y be made known TO the German peo-
pie. II it is q deliberate intention to
fool the public probably no amount Of
correction will reach the common intel
ligence. If the call had been for five
billions and only three billions in sub
scriptions came there would indeed be
cause for disquietude here. As it is, NO
one has the slightest reason to doubt the
earnest Endorsement of the entrance into
the war by the American people or their
entire willingness to finance this great
venture in defense Of American security
and rights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
18th st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
No Whip-and-Spur Business.

Let us have full, frank and free dis
cussion in Congress. Nearly everything
in hand there is new. Certainly every
thing is important. The times are big
with Caesar and with fate. Nothing
should be done in a corner; nothing in
undue haste or petulancy. The thing
that cannot bear examination is unde-
sirable, and should be rejected. The
thing that can bear examination, and is
examined, is likely to be accepted. The
country wants, and is entitled to, the
best. Only the best will serve at such a
time as this.
For illustration: When the censorship
proposition was presented to Congress
its whip-and-spur advocates insisted
that it must go through at once. What
could be gained by discussion! The
press must be shackled in the interests
of the country! But there was discus
sion, and of the most profitable char
acter. Censorship was beaten in the in
tercsts of the country. The proposition
could not bear the examination which
was made. 1t was searching and suffi-
cient.
Take. then, the matter of the revenue
measure. Why, it was asked, should the
Senate revise the Houses work? The
initiative prescribed by the Constitution
had been exercised by the House, and
the Senate should be satisfied, as the
President was, with what the House had
done.
The Senate, very properly, turned the
suggestion down. Having the right of
revision and amendment it began to ex-
ercise it, and is still exercising it
through the selected committee. There
is discussion in the committee, and later
there viii be discussion in the open Sen
ate. The House bill will be greatly
changed; and most Of the changes will
in the end probably be conceded to be
for the better.
Congress should draw and pass its own
bills. In the two houses are some Of the
most eminent lawyers and legislators in
the country. They are in congressional
commission for the express purpose Of
giving the people the benefit of their
knowledge and experience. They are re-
sponsible to the people for their acts.
On every account, therefore, what is pre-
sented in Congress should represent the
full responsibility of legislators, and be
examined by them in spirit Of giving
to the country Of their very best.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20
An American in Command.

Vice Admiral Sims designation to
| command the combined naval forces Of
England and America in Irish waters is
high compliment and plain token Of
the actual alliance between England and
the United States in the war against
Germany. An American naval officer
gives orders'to British ships Of war. The
flag of an American admiral, hoisted
upon an American naval vessel, is the
guide for a fleet comprising chiefly Brit
ish ships of all sizes and grades.
This is but a temporary designation,
to be sure, but tho fact is nevertheless
significant. Three years ago such
thought would have been impossible of
entertainment in this country or in Eng
land. Two years ago there was slight
suggestion that the United States might
be some day fighting alongside of Eng
land and France. A year ago the posi-
biIity was somewhat stronger, but not
by any means assured. Now it has
come. and the United States is not only
in the war. but is moving steadily and
determinedly toward getting in to the
full depth, getting in with all its force
in order that the war may be brought to
an end.
The American flag is already flying in
France. American units are at the
front, flying corps, hospital units and
engineers, with general staff on the
ground. The troops themselves, the men
who will go into the trenches. are ex-
pected soon to arrive. More will follow
them as rapidly as the transport is pro-
vided. It is probable that in due time
the American contingent will be assign
ed to care for sector of the front, with
Gen. Pershing in command. Possibly
before the war is over an American off
Ger may command along some important
sector of the front the combined forces
of the entente. Who knows what this
war will develops
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20
Indiana,

This is to be lively week in the sixth
Indiana congressional district. On Tues
day Of next week-the 26th-a special
election to fill vacancy in the House
will be held. Something will be doing
every day and night until tho polls
close.
Both parties arc putting picked stump
ers into the field. Among the .epub-
leans advertised for addresses are SEN
ator Watson and Gov, Goodrich. The
former has become since Mr.. Beveridge's
retirement the most effective canvasser
for votes in the Hoosier commonwealth.
In last years contest he not only won
his own race for the senatofship, but
was Of much assistance In carrying the
state for Hughes and Fairbanks.
The recent special election held In
New Hampshire to fill House vacancy
attracted little notice outside the local
ity Immediately concerned. 1t was not
neglected. The two parties were active,
and both introduced into the campaign
orators Of distinction from other states
But it was not until after the contest
had closed that the country was ap-
prised of the fast that the democrats
had appealed for votes on the assertion
that a vote for the republican candi-
date would be tantamount to a vote for
the kaiser. The people of the district
did not "bite." They knew better; and
the republican policies being acceptable
to them they gave the republican candi-
date a substantial majority, not think
ing Of tho kaiser, but solsly Of what
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20
party rule IN Congress meant In mat
ters Of domestic concern.

party rule IN Congress meant In mat
tiers Of domestic concern.
This Indiana campaign will probably
not show an effort to introduce the war
into the equation. The war Is not an
issue. The state, both In the case OF
registration and in that of the liberty
bonds, exceeded expectations. Party
lines were oblitcratcd in the response OF
the people to the wars demands. 30
that domestic questions being upper
most, with party candidates in the field
and party cries resounding, there will be
an old fashioned party tussle for SUI
premacy.
The district is good fighting territory.
1t has shown changes from one party
to the other. Last year tho republicans
with popular candidate carried 1t, and
their confidence in their ability to re-
peat the performance this year was
shown in an exceedingly spirited con-
test for the nomination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20

Prussian frightfulness is a bad ad-
vertisement for the system to which the
high sounding tito @kultur" has been
given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20

The gold brick game is constantly re-
appearing in new guise. This time the
specimen is made in Germany and called
a separate peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20

The decline in the value Of mark is
calculated to make even the German
citizen who is kept in ignorance of facts
wonder whether something is not going
wrong with the kaiser's plans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1AsDER JOHNSON.
Conversational Superiority.

Conversational Superiority.
"What this country moods began
the querulons citizen.
Don't tell mel" exclaimed Senator
Sorghum. "This country has about
everything that it can usc in its bust
ness. And If there is ono thing 1t
doesn't need at this moment it's some
one to collect crowd and tell what It
needs"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20

A fear is expressed among democrats
that Tammany uses up all its party en-
thusiasm in coming over and marching
in the Inauguration parade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20

If Mr.. Root could talk directly to all
the Russian people all chance of delay
and misunderstanding would be elimi-
mated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20

Col. Bryan's experiment in turning
swords into plowshares has not made any
great impression in agriculture or the
military situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20

Tho question Of time, so important in
military operations, should not be rem
dered more difficult by controversies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20

Nations arc facing financial depletion
in q way that may mako 1t fashionable
to be broke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20
Happy DisaDpearauce.

John Barleycorh. as you dismount
The throne that you have held 30 long,
Men will be happier as they count
The headaches that must 60 along,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20

It does not need a Roosevelt to pick
out Emma Goldman and Alexander
Berkman as undesirable citizens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20

Russia is awake to the fact that this
is an era in the worlds history when
republics must stand together.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20
Advantage of Time.

aHow did you live to be SO sidW
"Well," replied MethusaIeh, 81 sup
pose It's partly because I got in ahead
of all the germs and long scientific words
that help worry people to death"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20

No one has the boldness to suggest to
the kaiser that his republicanism ought
to begin at home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20

The Chinese cannot see why they
should be the only large nation without
a war on its hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20
Costume.

Costume.
WhsR khaki marches down the street
We thrill with sturdy pride,
And evening clothes that looked so neat
In scorn are tossed aside.
The patent leather pumps so bright
That flickered in the dance
Are left neglected out of sight.
They haven't any chance.
To moods so fancifully gay
No longer are We stirred
The pink tea chatter fades away,
And serious grows each word.
And men put on the garb of toll
If thus their lot is cast,
And dc their bit and till the soil
While khaki marches past.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20

In few years it may be proper to in
quire whether this is the same Villa or
one Of his grandsons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20
Twisted.

"Met a man on the golf links who in
sists on talking shop"
"We have worse. We have a man who
puts in all his time at the shop talking
golf"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-20
An Admirer of Song

81 like to hear my wife sing"
$50 do J." replied Mr.. Meekton. at
is only when Henrietta sings that nv
mind is absolutely at ease about what
she is going to say next"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17
Worthii,1gton

An Enthusiastic Red Cross Meeting.
A very enthusiastic Red Cross meet
ing was held in the Christian church
on Thursday evening, beginning at
1880. Mrs. r. L. Kingsland Of Fair
mont was present and gave an inter.
esting talk explaining the aims, OBJ.
jects and work to be done by the
American Red Cross Society, and ex.
hibited samples of the work to be
done by the members of the auxiliary.
The membership committee reported
the enrolment OF Ill members and
also 90 Juniors making 203 members
of Worthington Auxiliary of Fair.
mont Chapter of the American Red
Cross society. A permanent organiza-
ton wa0 formed with the following
officers: Chairman, S. K. Jacobs;
treasurer, A. j. Mcdaniel; chairman
OF work room committee, Mrs. w. B.
Plaster. A large number Of ladies'
volunteered to do work and as soon
as suitable work room is secured
a supply Of material viii be ordered
and work commenced. The entire
membership of the public schools was
enrolled in the Junior department.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17
RUFF STUFF

Woman's club has cut out its tea.
Well, the clubs maintained by mere
man hereabout had to do that several
years ago.
What the judge had to say abou,
reckless auto driving did not seem to
sink in very far with the guy who was
running the car that caused the COLI,
sion at the bridge end last night.
But maybe his brains were afloat.
If he ever did hear what the Judge
said bet his morning after today was
prayer than they usually are.
Duck down in Texas IS advertising
that he has offered his son who has
Joined the army $500 for every German
he Kills.
Probably thinks he is patriot OF
the star spangled variety.
Censor would not pass description
Of what he actually is.
When the war broke out flannel
mouthed individual in Pittsburgh made
Q somewhat similar offer only he was
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17
'PAYMASTER TURNED
TABLES ON THUGS

CLARKsBuRG, w. Va, Nov. IT,.
Although held up by three highway.
men and shot at several times, L, T.
Sturm. payroll clerk Of the Morgan
Coal Company, pluckily attacked his
assailants, disarmed them of o revol.
yer. knocked one Of them senseless,
put the others to fight. and then calm.
ly marched his prisoner to the county
jail IN this city yesterday afternoons.
Mr.. Sturm was carrying q satchel
containing several thousand dollars
from bank at Lumberport to the
coal company's mining plant near that
town. where the coal miners are to
be paid tomorrow. The men stepped
from behind clump OF bushes as the
pay clerk was walking along q road.
The man arrested is registered ut
the county jail as Patsy Stanloe. His
companions fed in the direction OF
Erie and deputy sheriffs are searching
that community for them.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-17

'f1ily used ~ mem DESPITE iht facs 81
;t1 hnsly pe6 ana antiquity Could the
E1lis o. Governor cornNell:S office
tan. they would freely. tell him 10
much * IS
There is this to be said; however,
OF . pleasing and hopeful nature to
the gentlemen who have been named
in the foregoing, they need not lie
awake at night disturbed by. the
thoughght that Mr.. Herbert Quick OF
the Federal Farm Loan board. will be
able to make q brief sortie over to
West Virginia along about the next
primary time and cop the nomination
for United States Senator from them.
Despite the stringent enforcement OF
the Harrison anti.narcotic law here
one Of the correspondents got loose
from his keepers and got hold Of some
happy dust and snuffed himself up
among the fieecy clouds. The result
was fantasy in which Mr.. Quick was
featured in the film as a candidate
for the Senate. Mr.. Quick, like a
small army OF other employees OF the
government, finds 1t convenient, and
doubtless profitable materially, socia.
bly, and othedwise to be known as a
West Virginian; to call Harper's Ferry
Berkeley Springs or Martinsburg
"home sweet home" and vote there
when there is voting to be done. Mr..
Quick has a bungalow at Berkeley
Springs, where he spends his summer
vacation. When he was appointed he
was listed as an appointeee from West
Virginia. In this way, many another
in the service is listed. This accounts
for West virginia's quota always be.
ing filled up when real. sure.enough
West Virginian, who needs the job and
and of course is entitled to it, comes
over here looking for 1t and finally
he Is playing the part of an accomplice
home State is Iowa and whether or no,
goes home without It. Mr.. Quick's
before the fact. requires no prophetic
insight into politics nor no high.power
ed wisdom to state is as fact that
the West Virginia Democrats will moi
be so hard up for a senatorial nominee
next year as to force themselves tc
draft an Iowa Democrat to carry the
party standard and lead them over the
top into that particular no mans land
Il