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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12
The Inventor of the Submarine.

1t was on St. Patrick's day in 1898
that the worlds first successful sub
marine boat, the Holland No. 8,
made it's first dive in the waters OF
Staten Island Sound, and thus effect
ed another revolution in naval war
fare. The inventor of this craft was
John P. Holland, a native OF Ireland,
who was born in lS41 and died in
1914, within a week of the outbreak
of the great war in which the ter
rible possibilities Of his invention
were to be fully dem onstrated. In
his young manhood Holland was en-
plOyed as a teacher in the North
Monastery at Cork, but at the age
OF twenty-seven he resigned this po-
sitiOn and came to America. He set
tied first in Boston, where he was
employed for brief period as
draughtsman by a civil engineering
concern. Leaving Boston, he took
up his residence in Patterson, where
he was employed as a teacher in a
parochial school.
1t was at this period that the
young Irishman began to dream of a
submarine boat. He was Fenian
in his sympathies at that time, and
his idea was to perfect craft that
should enable the Irish to sink the
British navy and thus gain freedom
for the Emerald Isle. His ardor in
the cause gradually cooled, but his
belief in the submarine as new fac
tor in naval warfare increased, and
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12
Sweet Creek,

DR.. Peterson was a caller at the
Dusky Gentry home Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. talr .>aylor and sons
MerVin and Leland spent Monday ev-
ening at the Newton Gray home.
Mabel and Zeretta Bedell were La
moni visitors Tuesday -
Ivan Fortune was transacting bust
ness in these parts Tuesday.
Edna and Laura Null Visited the
school one day last week.
Mrs. Nile Gibson and children and
Miss Marjorie Campbell visited last
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Chas.
Wilk Wion was in these parts last
Monday.
Several from this vicinity attended
the funeral OF Matt Stephens.
Zeb Gray and Muriel Wiley visited
Sunday at the Alfred Brown home.
Miss LaMae Allen closed very
successful term Of school at the
WiOn school house Friday
George Noftsger left Monday for
Chicago, where he will enter the ma
val training school.
Ora Gilliland was a caller at the
Nile Gibson home Sunday night
Zeb GRAY was a caller at the Fair
Naylor home Monday.
John Ashburn passed through this
vicinity tuesday.
Frank Noftsger was a Lamont call
er Friday afternoon.
Charley Ballentyne left Friday for
MOrehead, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12
Pleasant Ridge.

The worst snow storm for the time
of the year and for the year struck
this neighbOrhOOd last Saturday. The
snow drifted pretty deep in places.
DR.. Carr OF Grand River went to
Des Moines last Monday taking
Frank Boles to the Methodist hospi-
tai for an operation for appendicitis,
right according to the last report anG
Was getting along nicely. He is the
SOP Of Mr.. and Mrs. William Rules.
Mrs. Isaac Poland spent last Fri
day afternoon with Mrs. John Acton.
Rolla Blammer spent last Friday
night with his uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs. John Acton.
The measles and mumps and the
chicken pOX have broken out in the
Grand River school and vicinity and
will keep the children out of school
for some time. IT. is to be hoped
they will all get along all right
Allen Pence Of Grand River made
a. business trip to Des Moines last
Monday.
We are glad to report that Vester
Briner who was very sick the past
week is feeling better at this writ
ing.
Mrs. Ray Morrell and son spent
last Thursday with her sister, Mrs.
Leo Mcconnell.
Mrs. Isaac Poland spent last. Mon
day with Mrs. Clara Munyon and
Grandma Woodland who has been
sick all winter
George Foland's oldest daughter
has the tonsilitis real bad
at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ball and Mr..
and Mrs. II. l.. Brammer and family
spent last Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Immersion.
Mrs. Charles Boles was visiting the
past week with her daughter, Mrs.
Walter OverholtZer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Acton of
Sand Creek spent last Wednesday
with Mr.. and Mrs. William Allen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12
PleaSantOn.

Mrs. Frank Hollister and baby are
sick with the measles. Miss Ella
Stuteville is staying there during
Mrs. HOLSTERS illness.
Mrs. ANGEL Mitchell has been visit
ing the past week at Seymour, the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl Mitchell
Mrs. N. Mitchell has been going
to Leon real often recently having
her eyes treated.
Mrs. John Smith is improving her
property by having it painted. Roy
Grove is doing the work.
Mrs. Hattie Cozad was shopping
in Leon Friday between trains.
Dr. Maxwell and daughter Madge
came down from Leon Saturday for
an over Sunday visit at Cozads.
Robert Overton has been quite
poorly with rheumatism the last two
weeks but is some better at this writ
ing.
Mrs. Huston has commenced with
her summer class of music. Those
interested can write or phone her.
Mrs. N. Mitchell entertained the
following guests at dinner Sunday:
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Morey and o.
G. Fetty.
The young folks met at Robert
Overton's Monday evening and toast
ed fireplace. They enjoyed the ev-
ening greatly.
Art Simpson while working on the
section got his foot mashed in such
manner that he will be unable to
work for several days.
Miss Ethel Snethen of Leon visit
ed her friends here last Friday. She
intends to go to Lamont for a weeks
visit with friends and relatives.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

by 1896 he believed that he had
solved the problem. He settled in
Eliza beth in the autumn of that year
and at the Crescent shipyard began
work on the boat which was to make
his name immortal.
Early in 1898 the boat was COM
pleted and was christened the HOl-
land No. 8. 1t was iifty-three feet
in length, with displacement of sew
enty-five tons, and was driven on the
surface by a gasoline engine of fifty
horsepower, and when submerged,
by an electric motor. The test was
made on st. Patrick's day in 1898
and was successful beyond the
dreams of the inventor, the craft re-
naming under the surface for thirty
minutes. Holland sought to induce
the naval authorities to permit him
to enter the Santiago ~harbor in his
boat, with the object of torpedoing
Cervera's fleet, but his proposal was
ridiculed. Two years later however,
Uncle Sam bought the Holland No.
9 from it's inventor for $loU 900.
The boat remained in service until
1915, when it was sold and broken
up as junk. Some Of the things that
Holland wanted Ireland to do to
England with his boat are now being
done by Germany.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12
Battle Hill.
DELAYED

(Delayed)
Several attended the Easter pro-
gram at the Christian church Sun
day evening.
Orpha McGahuey returned home
from Delphos Wednesday where she
tives.
Mrs. George Ryan and daughter
Violet from Oklahoma have been
visiting at NJ. e. Mannasmith's the
MIR. and Mrs. Arthur DeVries
spent Sunday with the latter's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Wander
flute
Mrs. l.. S. Houdesheldt from Keo-
sauqua has been visiting with her
uncle, Edward McGahuey OF Keller
ton.
Bill Virden worked for Dave
Drummond Thursday.
Ivan Sissle was Kellerton caller
Saturday.
business at Dave. Drummonds last
Thursday.
Golden McGahuey who has been
sick with pneumonia fever is better
at this writing.
Edward McGahuey and daughter
Crpba attended the funeral of his
sister, Mrs. Minnie Tharp of Leon
last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. E. Mannasmith
and daughter Dena and son Clarence
spent Sunday at Dusky Gentry's.
Mrs. James Odell and daughter
Edna were calling at Edward Nc
Gahuey's Friday.
Clarence Newton was Kellerton
caller Wednesday.
Orrha McGahuey and her cousin,
Mrs. L. S. Houdesheldt spent Satur-
day at James OdelFs.
The Watkins man was in these
parts last week
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12
Davis City.
"You'll Like Davis City,

d Severe who is working in Des
Moines was an over Sunday visitor
in this city.
c. A. Marble was a business caller
at Leon last week.
Mrs. l.. A. Brown and daughter
Opal were Lamont visitors Thursday.
marley Gill OF Weldon was a Da-
Wis City caller saturday.
A son was born to Ed Braham OF
this city, March Gath.
Dr. G. p. Reed departed the past
week for Chicago where he went to
take a three weeks course in his
profession.
Gretchen Teale returned from a
few davs visit at DeS MolneS, her
sister Leah returning home with
her to spent Easter with home folks.
Friday from Indianola to spend her
Easter vacation with home folks.
Joe Hullinger returned home last
Tuesday from Grey Bull, Wyoming,
where he spent the last year.
A. J. johnson and wife and Hat
ry Johnson and wife of Marysville,
Mo-, were visiting in this city last
Tuesday. They left here for Red
Oak and are going to trave! this
summer
The many friends Of Harvey Post
now at the great lakes training Sta
ton will be sorry to learn of his i'll
ness with scarlet fever at that place
Opal Beasley and Hazel McCully
visited friends at Osceola few days
last week.
VIM. J. Campbell and wife left
the past week for a visit with friends
in Oklahoma.
Mrs. Lift Parker of Pawnee visited
friends in this city a few days and
then returned home Saturday,
Mrs. Bertha Atherton returned
home from St. Joe and stopped off
over Sunday to visit home folks.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12
Worms Handicap Your Child.

Worms drain the strength and
vitality of children, making them
sist more serious diseases is reduced
and energy and interest in play is
lacking. Kickapoo Worm Killer is a
mildly laxative remedy in candy tab
let form that children like to take:
It kills and removes the worms and
lets your child grow strong and
healthy like other children. Don't
let yoi1r child be dragged down by
worms. Full directions on the ooX
At all druggists, 25c. .
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

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
pay you to see them,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

No garment looks as tough as an
old fashioned stiff hat.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-09
EXCITED BUYING
 IN COTTON MARKET
Reports of Frost Throughout the Country Send Prices Soaring January Sold S35 Bale Over Low Level of Last Month.

New York, Oct. 8.-Frost predic- tons creating fear of a further sharp reduction in crop estimates, led to ex- cited buying and big advance in the cotton market today. January sold up to 26.45c, or 112 points above Satur- days closing price and no less than 7c per pound, or $35 a bale, above the low level of last month. That delivery closed at 26.31c, with the general list closing firm at an advance of 13 to II points on covering and fresh buying, inspired by the appearance of the weather map. The frosts actually re- ported at several points in the Eastern belt were not accompanied by reports of harm to the plant, but the map suggested still colder weather and the forecasts when published were for l freezing in northern Oklahoma and Arkansas, with frost extending into Texas, and for lower temperatures with light to heavy frosts in northern parts of the Eastern belt. This pros pect stimulated the buying movement with October selling up to 272Oc, mak- ing a new high record for the life of the contract, while December touched 26.61c and March 26.52c, or 109 to 11G points above Saturdays close. The market met considerable realizing and some Southern selling at this level but otherwise there was a very little pressure and part of the losses were recovered. Last prices were within 10 or 12 points of the best on the more active positions.
 Cotton closed steady
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-09
LF-CONFESSED MURDERER
 FEARS MEMBERS IF GANG
United Press Special.

United Press Special.
 Mansfield, Mo-, Oct. 9,--Dick Car ter, self-confessed member of the gang that kidnapped Baby Lloyd Keets, who is expected to turn states evidence in the trial of Claude Pierso, alleged leader of the gang.
 Fearing that other members of the gang held in the county jail may at tempt his life. at his own request Car ter has been transferred to a separate cell in the women's ward.
 Carter's confession was made a month ago, prosecutors said today, but it was kept secret for fear an attempt would be made on Carter's life.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-09
GREECE'S ARMY
 IS NEARLY READY
u,,ister Roussos Declares Coun- hln,SW rS Will Use Every Effort in ,H aiHlies, Cause-No Pro-Ger- man Party in Greece.

,..u+or Oct. S.-Greece is .,.rlv ready to put large and effec- n' l'.a army in the field to cooperate ', ", +be allies, according to dispatches "'" m Athens Foreign Office to the l,a r,ssk legation here. Lack of equip u,ga usnt is being remedied rapidly with the allies ald'
 Minister Roussos today gave the fol lowing summary of the situation in lie country as described in the lega- lions dispatches:
 4Tbe situation in Greece is becom- mo more satisfactory every day. The neonle are thoroughly confident of tbp efficiency of their government, and tbsr are willing to allow the present ministry to continue in the work of organization of the resources of the country so that Greece may throw her hu strength into the war.
 There is now no pro-German party in Greece. In fact such party never existed save in the person of King Constantine, aided by certain mem bers of his court. But he knew the real feelings of the Greek people who were attracted by tradition and sym pathy with the Western powers of Europe. and he never dared to openly expound his pro-German convictions.
 He did his best to conceal them, speaking always about his friendship for the allies, and trying to convey he impression that his attitude was that of benevolent neutrality.
 The Greek people had a real affec- 'oa for their king, and had confidence h his word which accounts for the fact that his pseudo policy had many supporters Finally certain acts of the kings entourage created a sus- pciOn in the minds of the people, and they backed Mr. Eenizelos in his Sa- lonlA movement which brought Greece frankly and loyalty into the war Today the real state of affairs @regards the court has been exposed The abdication of King Constantine without bloodshed or an uprising of the people indicates the absence of any organized pro-German feeling, al though certain of the political oppon- G's of Fenize)os are using the argu. nent that there arc still German pro lagandists in the country.
 The French troops were received T'n great enthusiasm when they aAael a- Pras. Nr. Venizelos is 'aae' whenever he appears. as he
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-09
GOVERNOR ID SPEAK
 FOR LIBERTY LOAN
Issues Proclamation Calling on People of Arkansas to Sub scribe Literally For Further ance of World Democracy.

Little Rock, Oct. 9.-Gov. Brough will make a number of speeches in the state in the interest of the Liberty Loan. He will speak in Sheridan to- day, in Fort Smith Thursday, and in Clarksville Friday On Wednesday he will speak at the meeting of the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce. He has issued a proclamation to the people of the state, calling upon them to sub- scribe literally for the loan. He says: At a time like this, when we have before us daily visible and tangible evidence of the high patriotism and courage of our young men who are soon to lay their lives upon the altar of war for the furtherance of the idea of world democracy and the honor of American arms over the seas, I feel that it is not necessary to appeal to the people of this state to come to their aid, to contribute to their com
 
 contributed generously of her man power. There are now 26000 of OUT young men, almost an army division, in various branches of the service None can say that We have not poured out most generously of our most pre- cious possession to guarantee for the world that democracy which so long has been inherent, basic principle of the American government. The Lib erty Loan now raising is directly for the support of the American forces now in France, or soon to be. Arkan- sas is called upon to contribute about $15,000,000 of this sum, not as a gift, for the bonds are q sterling invest ment. It is not the simple fact that American soldiers have landed on French and British soil which has stricken terror to the heart of the reichstag and the Wilhelmstrasse; it is the knowledge that back of every American soldier is an American bond-hoder who is willing to con- tribute of his plenty or of his little that the soldier may fight to the utter most. When it is considered that the proceeds of every bond held by citi- zen of Arkansas may be used for the support and maintenance of soldier of Arkansas, fighting in foreign trenches, feel no fear that this state will not respond instantly and fully to the call which the government now makes. It is Arkansas patriotic duty to subscribe the full amount allotted to her, and no better advertisement could be secured for the state than to over-subscribe."
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-09
MAJOR MAXWELL MURRAY
 FIRES FIRST SHELL

San Francisco, Oct. 9.-The first American shell sent against the Ger mans in Flanders was fired by Major Maxwell Murray yesterday, according to advices received here. Major Gen eral Arthur Murray, commanding the Western Departmtnt, is Major Mur- rays father.
 Army officers here believe that if this is true, American troops may al- ready be occupying front line trenches.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-09
GERMANY AND AUSTRIA
 ID MAKE PEACE OFFER
United Press Special.

OHll6u iNSo 1PNNis'i'
 Amsterdam, Oct. 9.-Germany and Austria have agreed to make another peace offer on the basis of no terri torial aggrandizement, the surrender of Belgium and French territories, and no indemnities on either side, accord ing to the Berlin Tages Zeitung.
 The newspaper asserted it made the announcement on good authority. No details were given on how the rum ored peace offers would be advanced German press is flied with comment on the crisis which Michaelis faces in the German parliament. The resig- nation of Vice Chancellor Helfferich is freely predicted in some comments.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-09
FORMER CONGRESSMAN
 ATTACKED BY PARALYSIS

Little Rock, Oct. 9.-Col. w. l.. Terry, who was Congressman from this district for several years, and was most active in Arkansas politics for many years, has been confined to his home for months with paralysis. It is feared he will never be able to get out again.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-09

is very popular with all the people. All events have proven that his policy was the only one Greece could adopt
 King Alexander is in perfect ac- cord with his people and with the gov ernment, and his good faith is un- questioned. Greece will now use every effort to aid the common cause"
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-09
MAKES MILE ADVANCE GER-
 MANY'S LINE IN MONTH
United Press Special.

United Press Special.
 With the British Armies in France, Oct 9.-More than a mile advance into the German lines was achieved by Field Marshal Haig's second smash within the week, starting early today. This great penetration was reported at several places. The new British offensive is centered about Passchen- daele.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-09
THIRD GAME 0F WORLDS
 SERIES POSTPONED D,-,RA|N

United Press Special.
 New York, Oct. 9.-The third worlds series baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the New York Giants, which was to have been played at the Polo Grounds today, was postponed until tomorrow on account of rain
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-09

ported new peace maneuver was re- agrded by officials here today just as all previous feelers, designed to save her present holdings before the crash comes, and discourage America's war preparations.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-09
JAPANESE PUBLIC AND
 PRESS D|SCRED|T REPORT
United Press Special.

United Press Special.
 Tokio, Oct. 9.-Japanese public and press hesitate to believe that Viscount Ishii, head of the Japanese diplomatic mission to the United States, pro claimed in a recent address in Amer ica, a Monroe doctrine for Asia.
 The consensus of opinion is that Ishii merely indicated that Japan would guarantee the integrity of China and an open door there.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-09
MAN AND WOMAN ARE
 FATALLY BURNED
United Press Special.

United Press Special.
 St. Joseph, Mo-, Oct. 9.-Mrs. Chas. Byrus is dead, and her husband is near death at Frazier, Mo-, as the re- suit of fire in their home yesterday. Mrs. Byrus was overcome when she rushed into the house to save the children, and her husband was burned in trying to save her.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-09
INTERSTATE COMMISSION
 SUSPENOS RATE
United Press Special.

Washington, Oct. 9.-The proposed rate increases on cotton shipments via the Missouri Pacific Railroad between points in Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas and New England destinations, was suspended by the Interstate Com merce Commission until February g. 1918.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-09
GERMAN REICHSTAG ON
 VERFE DEFIANCE KASER|SM
United Press Special.
 (By J. w. T. Mason.)

New York, Oct 9.-The German reichstag is on the verge of it's first defiance to kaiserism. Reports that the majority of the reichstag parties are contemplating to voice lack of confidence in the cabinet, indicates the most critical internal crisis of the war may be approaching.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-09

When in Prescott we would be glad to have you come around to our office and see us. You will be welcome.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-09
NATIONWIDE COAL CRISIS RECEIVING ATTENTIOT WILSON

United Press Special.
 Washington, Oct 9-The coal crisis, practically nationwide, is receiving President Wilson's attention. Drastic action is expected unless the situation it relieved.
 Reports that consumers were un- able to buy coal for freezing apart ment houses and buildings, and of imminent shutdown of public utility plants and industries, are pouring in.
 Come in and let us show you our line of Gas Heating Stoves. McDaniel Hdwe Co.
 Good Gasoline, 26 cents per gallon at Buchanan Drug Store.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-01
BENEFIT BALL GAME
PROMISES SUCCESS
Ambassador Among Contributors to
Police-Defense League Contest.

Financial success in the baseball
game next Monday at the Americas
League Park, when the team rep
resenting the Home Defense League
will meet the District police for the
benefit of the Police Relief Fund.
is practically assured, according to
Chairman George Markward, of the
ticket committee.
Between 5000 and 1000 tickets have
been distributed according to Mark
ward. This would mean at least 81, 900
return. The expenses for the game
are said to be little more than $50.
The latest contribution to the caus.
Is a silver loving cup. donated by r.
Harris and Company, the jewelers., to
be given to the winning team.
Bob" Barr. a baseball veteran,
who is handling the policemen's team.
feels confident that the Home De-
Tense Leaguers will not be on the
big end of the score.
A company of the defenders were
drilling in the vicinity of the embassy
when the French Ambassador happen
ed to walk by. He inquired why the
army did not furnish uniforms to
the men, whom ne thought were in
the army. He was told that they were
members of the Home Defense League
drilling. and that there were some
in the company which would play
ball against the police on Labor Day.
Next day. with a letter con-
graduating the league on the speed
with which the men were being
whipped into shape, came a request
from Ambassador Jusserand for d
box at the game, and a liberal con-
tribution to the police relief fund.