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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-10-04
I I'M IloN RIPoRrzR fHURsDAv, OCTOBER q, 1917.
THE RAINBOW DIVISION.
May Persons Have Wondered Why 1t
Was Thus Named-President
Wilson Suggested 1t.

Sergeant Major John w. Ball, a
well known Des Moines newspaper
man, who is with the 168th lnfan-
try, has. written from Camp Albert
something in regard to how the Rain
lbow Division came to be known by
this name, and we have heard a
number of Leon people ask the nues-
ton, but no one was able to give an
answer to the question. Sergeant
Ball writes:
Why was the Forty,second divisi-
on, the National Guard organization
Ito be honored with the first call to
service in France, named the Rain
bow Division?
That is a question which has puz-
zled many since the men were call
led out.
An answer came yesterday when
and CHEF Of the s General Y staff Major
General Tasker H. Bliss visited
Camp Mills to review the soldiers
preparing for the trenches overseas.
For my information on the subject
l am indebted to Lieut.. Col. Matthew
A. FINLEY, of the One Hundred and
sixtty-eighth lIowal regiment. =,
vision comprising practically every
section of the country had it's origin
with President Wilson, it develops.
He submitted it to Secretary Baker
who told the general staff to make
plans for organizing such division
for immediate service abroad. In
the general staff it received further
endorsement.
When finally the plans were COM
pleted they were laid before Secre-
tary Baker for his approval. Twenty
six states and the District # Column
bia were represented and the terri
tory from which the men were drawn
was marked in sort of semi-circle
on map on which every state was
set in different color.
The secretary of war Studied the
map a moment and then remarked:
it,"
Some one amplified the secretarys
remark by pointing at the multieol-
ored map and remarking: Eyes. a
rainbow. The emblem OF hope for
this country"
The division was named.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-10-04
NEXT CONTINGENT TO DEPOT
BRIGADE.
Iowa Men Reporting to Camp Dodge
To BE Specially Assigned.

The majority of 1owa's selective
men who were called to the colors
for duty with the Eighty-eighth divi-
sion of the national guard at Camp
Dodge in the third and fourth incre-
|ments will go to the two provisional
regiments of the 163th depot bri-
|gade.
This course, it is believed, will be
ments-the 350th Infantry and
339th artillery--haye been brought
to war strength by the assignment of
selective men still to report.
The depot brigade is a supply or,
to fill up the ranks of brigades at the
front depleted by casualties.
The strength of the 35vth infan-
try comprising recruits from the
southern counties of Iowa now is
1927 men. The war strength of the
339th field artillery comprising men
from the three northern tiers &C, OF
war strength of this regiment is
about 1000 men.
With the arrival of recruits called
to the cOlOrs with the third incre-
ment it is believed these regiments
soon will be brought to war strength
by the assignment of additional men.
When this lhss has b been done the ma
will go to the depot brigade in the
regiment commanded by Col. H. j..
Price.
Those who are not assigned to the
depot brigade will be the men who
show special qualifications for some
particular branch of the service,
such as the machine gun battalion,
the engineers or the signal corps
battalion. These units still are be-
low war strength and will require
men of good physique or who have
had special training.
1t is estimated that approximately
1850 men are needed to bring the
35Oth infantry and the 339th field
artillery at Camp Dodge to war
strength. :.
In this event there will be about
5000 selected men from Iowa go in
to the depot brigade from the bal
ance of the selected men to report
from the state.
Tho depot brieade is new unit
in the organization of American mill
tapy forces. It's principal duy, officers
say, is to train men for all branches
of the service.
The brigade as an organization
probably never will be on the battle
front proper although the men who
are trained in the brigade will be
sent directly into the front line
trenches as we'll as elsewhere.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-10-04

There 10 mor4 Catarrh in this section Of
the country than all other diseases put
together. and until the last few years
was supposed to be incurable. For grear
many years doctors pronounced It a local
iisease and prescribed local remedies, and
5y constantly falling to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable. Sci
.nce has proven Catarrh to be a consti-
sutional disease. end therefore requires
.onstitutional treatment. Halls Catarrll
Sure. manufactured by F. ]. Che icy &
CO.. Toledo, Ohio, is the only &C .istitu-
eional cure on the market. It Is taken In
.ernally in doses from 10 drops to tea.
,poonful. It ac+s directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They
,!fer one hundred dollars for any case 1t
.ails to cure. Send for circulars and tes-
imonfal1.
Address: y. :. CHENEY = CO., Toledo, Q.
sold by Druggists, tie.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-10-04
Notice of Final Report.

JANE WOODARD,
Administrative of said estate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-10-04
The Saving of Seed Corn.

8 When selecting seed corn this fall
the United States department Of ag-
riculture advises that a sufficient
quantity should be saved to insure. a
crop and seed for two years. The de-
partment also advises that the seed
should be selected as soon as the ears
frosfs or autumn rains injure the
kernels for seed. The day the ears
are selected they should be hung
where they will become thoroughly
dry within a few days.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-10-04
Notice of Appointment of Admins
tratrix.

In the District Court of the State OF
Iowa, in and for Decatur county.
In Probate. :
In the Matter of the Estate of A. G..
Woodland, deceased.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned has been appointed and
estate of A. c.. Woodland, late of De-
catur county, Iowa, deceased. All
persons in any manner indebted to
said deceased or his estate will make
payment to the undersigned; and
those having claims against said de-
ceased or his estate will present
them in manner and form as by law
required, for allowance and pay
ment.
Dated this 25th day of September,
a JANE WoODARD,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-10-04
Leon Hotel, Leon, Iowa
Tuesday, October 8
from IL a. m. to Z p. m.

from II a. m. to Z p. m.
He will be pleased to see any who
desire to consult him.
DIR. STOCKDALE has devoted
over twenty years of his life to the
study and treatment of diseases of
the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, and Kid
neys; INDIGESTION. Dyspepsia, Con- a.
.and Nerve Troubles, Chronic Catarrh
lin fact all Chronic Diseases.
He has a special treatment for
nervous and physical weakness OF
men. Call and get his opinion and
advice free of charge.
DIR. B. A. STOCKDALE
Utica Building, Des Moines, Iowa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-10-04

On the occasion of this visit the
doctor will examine and treat, free.
all who call on him, making no
charge whatever, except for medi-
cine.
DR.. Stockdale makes this liberal
offer to the-sick and suffering, be-
cause he realizes that many have be-
come discouraged aud feel their case
hopeless who can be cured ii prop
erly treated. DR., Stockdale will be in
his Office at
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-10-04
{ TREAT ALL CHRONIC DISEASES

TREAT ALL CHRONIC DISEASES
II you or your family are so afaict-
"a I all and see me. Consultation and
examipation costs you nothing. J
treat successfully the cases under.
take and accept no fee from those
that cannot be successfully treated
l have a special treatment for dis
eases of men which would like to
explain In person.
Piles, Flstula and Fissure treated
successfully without the use of the
knife or detention from business.
Address DR.. F. NJ. Trimmer, 766
Oakwood Blvd, Chicago. ILL.,. OF
Knoxville, Iowa.
Having been bothered with piles
and nervous trouble for IS years.
and getting no relief ! consulted and
took DR.. Trimmer's treatment. I
can now say after q year Of hard
work that am sound and we'll.
,(Signed) Mr.. w. L. Ellst0n.
Van Vert. Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-10-04

Do you get up at night: Sanol is
surely the best for all kidney or
bladder troubles. Sar u gives relief
in "a hours from all backache and
bladder troubles Sanol is guar
anteed remedy. 35c and 81 a bot
FAC at the 'ug store. 1918
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-10-04
How They DO In Alex Miller's Town.

The division was named
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-10-04

We can use some choice first mort
gage farm loans. Farmers & Trad
ers State Bank, Leon,
The Washington times., 1917-02-23
HOW TO Be RID OF
DISGUSTING DANDRUFF

The only way to be permanently rid
OF disgusting. untidy dandrufr is to
correct its cause. ShRmpooing mere
ly cleanses the scalp for a few DAYS,
then the scales form again as thick
as ever.
To destroy the dandruff germ and
get rid of dandruff for good, part the
hair and apply a little OF the genuine
Partisan Sage directly on the bare
scalp. and rub il in with the finger
tips for a few minutes until absorbed
by the scalp. You will surely be
amazed at the result of even one ap-
plication, for your hair and scalp will
look and feel 100 per cent better.
Only a few days massage with Par
isian Sage are needed TO destroy the
germs that cause the dandruff to
form. The scalp becomes healthy. the
hair will grow better and. show more
life and vitality. and you need never
be troubled by dandruff again. Fa-
ded. dull or Iifeless hair is quickly re-
stored to beauty by this simple proc
ess. which is absolutely harmless. and
will not stain the hair or make II
greasy.
Partisan Sage can be obtained from O'Don-
neI's Drug Store and druggists everywhere.
l. u not expsnsiVe.-AdYt.
The Washington times., 1917-02-23

tary fashion in the parade on March g.
Two and two, the girls lined up on
the sidewalk on either side of the
street back of the White House. In
khaki uniforms, with dark shoes and
black or dark brown stockings, khaki
hats, and easy flowing dresses, they
marched perfectly.
The drill was one OF q series to pre-
pare the Girl Scouts for the parade.
Not All Novices-
This is great" said one young en-
thusiast; I'VE look just like real
soldiers"
Wonder what the President will
think of u.s." remarked another as
the solid heels of her small shoes
clicked against the concrete.
We look like the regular army"
commented another.
Attention. called the officer and
the hum ceased.
Breaking up into phalanxes of four
and six, the girls about faced and
drilled with great ability for their
limited practice.
Not all the girls are novices in the
art of drilling. Some have had real
military training. Last year at the
Chevy Chase encampment hundreds
of Washington girls were instructed
in the art of frst-aid work, expert
drilling and making quick formation.
Mrs. Henry T. Rainey, wife OF the
The Washington times., 1917-02-23
RAILROAD SUES FOR LAND
Santa Fe EnjoIns Secretary Lane
From Disposins Of Tracts.

Suit to enjoin Secretary OF the In
terror Lane from disposing OF certain
lands in New Mexico was instituted
in the District Supreme Court today
by the Sante Fe and Pacific Railroad
Company
The plaintiff asks the court that
the Secretary Of the Interior be COM
PEELED 10 give it a deed to the land
in question.
The property, according to the
plaintiff corporation, was acquired by
II at a foreclosure sale. The land
was granted to the Atlantic and Pa
cific Railroad by the United States
Government at the time that road
was constructed in 1866. Attorneys
Alexander Britton, Evans Browne,
and F. W. Clements appear as attor-
neys for the railroad.
The Washington times., 1917-02-23
Inaugural Chairman Says Mrs
Boggs' Withdrawal Won't
Affect Plans.
2,1oo D. C. TROOPS IN LINE
Guardsmen Will Parade as Fed
eral Unit II Not Mus
tered Out.

There will be women-many Of
them-in the inaugural parade despite
the fact that the officially designated
"woman's division" with Mrs. James
H. Boggs at the head. has announced
. that 1t will take no part in the
March 5 ceremonies.
Col Robert N. Harper, chairman Of
the general inaugural committee,
made this announcement this after
noon 1t came on the heels OF a
statement, issued earlier by Mrs.
Boggs, in which she explained the
women members of her division had
decided to withdraw from the big
Quadrennisl parade.
Won't Affect Plans.
THE action OF Mrs, Boggs," Colonel
Harper continued, will in no way
affect the plans of the committee. The
withdrawal of the 'woman's division
will not mean the absence of women.
The inaugural committee, however,
will take no action to replace those
women who will not participate as a
result of Mrs. Boggs' order"
Brig. Gen. C. A. Devol, adjutant
general for the inaugural parade, was
advised today that 2,100 District of
Columbia National Guardsmen will
march In the inaugural pageant me
District troops and their numbers
are:
Third infantry, 300.
Troop A, cavalry, 100.
First Separate Battalin, 500.
First Company: Coast Artillery, 80.
Battery B, field artillery, 1876.
Co, B, Signal Corps, IA
Field Hospital Co. No. 1, 65.
Naval BattaIin, 1876.
-------Gertain To March.
Adit. Gen. ]. C. Cashier, of the Dis
trict national guard. advised General
DevoT today that the Third Regiment
and Troop A will march in the parade
''if mustered out of the service of the
United States" but War Department
officials said If not mustered out
they would march as Federal, instead
of national guard units.
The governor of Delaware advised
General Devol today that he will at
tend. the inaugural accompanied by
his staff and 500 national guard, with
q band.
The Washington times., 1917-02-23
GIRL SCOUTS SHOW
DRILL PROFICIENCY
Four Hundred Will Be Led by
Mrs. Rainey in Inaugural
Parade.

With '1eft-right, left-right," that
made the eyes of army officers open
wide with surprise, the 400 Girl
Scouts OF Washington who are to par.
ticipate in the inaugural parade, went
through a preliminary drill in the
Ellipse Of the White House grounds
this forenoon.
Headed by Miss Catherine Harlow,
one OF the Girl Scout captains, the
fair marchers paraded before Col
Robert N. Harper and some of his
inaugural aides, and demonstrated to
their entire satisfaction that they will
conduct themselves in regular mill
The Washington times., 1917-02-23
BREAKSA
COLD IN
AHURRY
ape'sCoIdCompound"
ispIeasantand affords
InStantRelief.

A dose taken every two hours I'M
til three doses are taken will end
grippe misery and break up a cold.
II promptly opens clogged-up nos
trils and air passages in the head,
stops nasty discharge or nose rum
ming, relieves sick headache, dullness.
feverishness, sore throat, sneeZing,
soreness and stiffness
Don't stay stuffed up! Quit blow
ing and snufflinE! Ease your throb-
bling head Nothing else I'm the world
gives such prompt relief as "Pape's
Cold Compound" which costs only Is
cents at any drug store. 1t acts
without assistance. tastes nice, causes
no inconvenience. Be sure you get
the genuine. Don't accept something
else-Advt.
The Washington times., 1917-02-23
WANTS MARRIAGE ANNuLEp.

Grace Edna Wallace, in a petition
filed in the District Supreme Court
today, seeks annulment of her mar
rage to George B. Wallace. The pc
tition, filed for the wire by Attorney
Edward L Giles, declares that the hus-
band is now an inmate Of the Gov
eminent Hospital for the Insane.
Mrs. wallace AYERS that for several
years she looked upon strange actions
of her husband as mere eecentricities.
Wallace, the petition AYERS, was adj
Judged insane and committed to the
Government Hospital in 1911.. The
couple were married at Rockville on
August IS, 1908, and lived together
until 1909.
The Washington times., 1917-02-23
RUBBER WORKERS STRIKE
shoemakers at New Jersey Plant
Ask Raise of Pay.

NEW BRUNSWICK. N J.. Feb. "a
The plant OF the United States Rub.
Der Company was not opened toda y
as a result of strike of shoemakers
Yesterday was a holiday. but the EN-.
ployes let 1t he known that they
would not report today. so officials
decided not to open the plant.
Six hundred men Joined in the de-
mand made for an increase Of cents
a pair on rubber shoes. The women
employees did not join, but IL is I'M
derstood they will remain out next
week unless the strikers win. Officials
say the demand will not be granted.
Police were on guard all day, but
no violence occurred.
The Washington times., 1917-02-23
Can't Beat "Tiz'aa
When Feet Hurt
"Tiz" for sore, tired, puffed-up,
aching, caIIoused feet
or corns.

You can be happy-footed in . mo-
ment Use "Tiz" and never suffer
with tender. raw, burning, bllstered,
swollen, tired, smelly feet "Tiz" pnd
only "Tiz" takes the pain and sore
ness out Of corns, csllouses and bun
ions.
As soon as you put your feet in .
ness soaking in. How good your
poor old feet feel. They want TO
dance for Joy. "Tiz' Is grand. "Tiz"
instantly draws out all the poisonous
exudations which pun up your feet
and cause sore, innamsd. aching.
sweaty, smelly feet.
Get 4 ascent box OF @Tiz" at any
drug store or department store. Get
instant foot relief Laugh at foot suf-
ferers who complain. Because your
feet are never. never going to bother
or make you limp any more.-Advt-
The Washington times., 1917-02-23
Saturday Special Sales
Women's $1.OO Silk

WOmen's $1.OO Silk
Hose, 69c
F'uII-fa shioned foot. high
Epliced heel and toe: black
and white.
Women's 35c Hose, 19c
LIsle and Cotton; full-fash-
Toned foot: black only.
Children's 25c Hose, 15c
Fine Ribbed Lisle: seamless
foot; black only.
39c Table Damask, 25c
Ss-Inch Mercerized Table Da-
mask: assorted patterns.
S1.25 Napkins, S9c
1sNiS Mercerized Damask
Table Napkins: ready hemnled.
121Sc Towels, &c
Hemmed Huck: all white and
red borders.
25c Centerpieces, 12Klc
Austrian drawnwork; Is inches
square; nve rows Of drawn
work.
LIST Floor Bargain Table.
29c Scarfs, tic
Hemstitched Cotton Scarfs;
one row dra wnwork.
LIST Floor Bargain Table.
&c Embroidery Floss,
2 skeins sc
Fiber SILK Embroidery Floss:
50 beautiful shades.
19c White Check Wolfe,
l21ac
q inches wide; fancy check
mercerized quality.
The Washington times., 1917-02-23
NINE INJURED IN JOY RIDE
Womsn's Touring Car Used With
out Her Permission.

NEW YORK, Feb. ga collision
between touring car, said by the
police to have been travelling fifty
miles an hour. and a tsxicab. sent
nine persons 10 the hospital with in.
juries ranging from bruises and LAGER.
atoms to broken bones.
The driver of the touring car,
Harry Breckner, and Arthur Brown
manager OF the garage in which the
car was kept, are charged with taking
the car from the garage without the
permission Of the owner. Mrs. Mary
Brittnsr. Mrs. Marion Evans and NIL,
bred Crane, two of their companions,
were among the injured.
The Washington times., 1917-02-23

Congressman from Illinois. will lead
the girls in the inaugural parade. II
was announced today. Every girl who
will take part in the parade has been
instructed to report for every drill in
full uniform and a mixture of colers
will not be permitted.
Uniformity In Demanded
Every girl must wear dark or dark
brown shoes, dark or dark brown
stockings.
The original order for the girls to
wear black stockings and shoes was
modified to this extent upon complaint
from some of the scouts that they
naturally don't look good in black
hose and shoes"
Mrs. Rainey said this morning that
when the girls parade they will look
eft as fiddles." and Washington Will
be proud of their military bearing.
The Washington times., 1917-02-23
GERMAN CENSUS 10000, 900
Current Reports Of Man Power Re-
sources Amended by Berlin.

LONDON, Feb. 23-Dispatches from
Berne say that a report Is now being
industrfously circulated from Berlin
through neutral countries that the
population, of Germany at the last GEN.
sus was not 65,000,0 900. but 10000. 900.
According to this report the German
government falsified the census re-
turns before the war in order to con-
ceaI the true power OF Germany.
The presence the unrecorded
$4,000, 900 Germans explains Ger
msny's unexpected capacity to pro-
duce reserves and man power, accord
ing to this tale.
The Washington times., 1917-02-23
ASKS NAVY TO ARM
AMERICAN LINERS
President FrankIin's Request
Likely to Be Refused, How
ever, Is Report.

II the Navy Department will fur
nish defensive guns and gun crews,
the American Line will keep its ships
running on regular schedule through
all the barred zones on the seas, sub
marines or no submarines.
This was what P. A. s. Franklin,
president of the American Line, in ef-
feet told Secretary Daniels.
1t was learned at the Navy Depart
ment today, following the Daniels
franklin conference yesterday, that
President Franklin told Daniels he
had tried to get armament from pri-
vate corporations and had failed.
Franklin likewise told Daniels that
even had he been successful in his
search for guns, he would have been
unable to get anyone who could shoot
them unless the Navy Department
came to his rescue.
Nevertheless, there was every indi-
cation today that this Government
has no intention of complying with
the American Lines request.
The Government feels there are
many questions involved in furnish
ing guns and gunners, the most, i'm
portant being the danger that might
arise from a gunner accidentally pre-
cipitating actual warfare, through
haste or accident, leaving this Gov
eminent with the responsibility of
having brought about the situation
through furnishing merchantmen with
guns and crews.
President Wilson has reiterated
many times that he is determined the
onus OF responsibility for any war be-
tween the United States and Germany
must rest on the imperial govern
ment, and for that reason there ap-
pears little likelihood now that Amer
lean merchantmen will be armed, at
least by the Government.
Talks OF Conveys.
Franklin gave Daniels to under
stand that If his company were pro-
vided with guns and crews he would
operate the ships on regular SEIZED
ule.
Daniels said that ten days ago.
Franklin had asked for the guns and
crews, explaining that he could not
obtain them from any other source.
The question of conveying the ships
was also discussed by Franklin. No
such step could be taken without a
resolution of Congress. Daniels init
mated that he, personally. was not
considering asking for such a resolu-
ton.
"The situation is entirely unchang-
ed" said Daniels. Nothing has been
determined upon"
The Washington times., 1917-02-23
FLOUR RUSHED EAST.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Feb. pa
Forty cars, loaded with -four, were
being rushed to Chicago and East
ern cities today as a measure 10
avert a -four famine. Another relief
special will be sent out tonight.
Through an unseen influence, report
ed to be a Federal agent, Minnespo-
lis miIIers today were assured that
400 cars would be sent them to he
loaded for New England points.
The Washington times., 1917-02-23

Mems Suspenders, 19c
| President Suspenders: plain
and striped Isle webbing.
$L25 Stripe Pongee Tub
.....- Silks, CSC
% inches wide: large as
sortment OF stripe color COM
binations.
$1.19 Taffeta Silk, soc
rs inches wide; Black only.
All silk. soft tissue finish.
Csc Sofa Cushions, 19c
1Sxls size. silk floss filled:
covered with white cambria.
Fourth F'loor.)
Blankets, 39c each
"a inches wide: blue, pink.
tan and gray. II in pairs
would sell for $50.
S1.25 Couch Covers, 79c
20 inches wide; 2x yards
long: washable Belgium stripe.
$500 Mating Rugs,
Sass
9xl2-ft. size: reversible car
Pet patterns: various colors.
$500 Comforts, $1.37
Double-bed size: filled with
white cotton: sllkoline COW
The Washington times., 1917-02-23
$4,000 BLAZE IN OMAHA.

OMAHA, Neb.. Feb. 2a-Fire early to-
day destroyed the Continental block In
the downtown district, cansIng q loss es-
timated at 10000. A high wind for q
time threatened to carry the flames to
the entire business district The Berg
Clothing Company and Hartman Furni-
ture Company buildings were completely
destroyed. and every other building In
the block was badly damaged.