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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19
Iowa Farmers DO Not Borrow
Federal Loan Money.

The Federal Farm Loan Board
down in Washington is very much
excited. When it was decided by our
national congress to lend national
money to the ''poor, struggling
farmers Of the United States, of
course, Iowa was expected to borrow
it's full share.
But these gentlemen were destined
to be greatly surprised.
The first report OF the Federal
Farm Loan Board up to and ihclud-
ing July |, shows that every state in
the union has borrowed some money
from the Federal Loan Board,-that
is every state eXcent Iowa.
The farmers of Illinois have Dor
rowed $2O5,53O within the past few
months or since the Federal Farm
Loan Boaru has been in operation.
Indiana has borrowed practically
half million dollars and Wisconsin
and M.chigan ana all of the other ag-
ricultural states have borrowed on up
to as much as $1,30O,0OO, which was
loaned to the farmer~ of Texas. Cali
fornia borrowed a million dollars and
Oklahoma, million, two hundred
thousand dollars.
And Iowa borrowed nothing at all.
When the Federal Farm Loan
Board held it's first meeting in Iowa
about six months ago, its members
were entertained by the Greater Iowa
Association, told the distinguished
visitors that while we would extend
every courtesy to them in Iowa, at
the same time he was quite sure that
if the national government had sent
a commission out here to Iowa to
borrow money from the Iowa farmer
for the national government they
would make much better progress
than If they came out here Offering
to loan to the Iowa farmer money
from the federal treasury. This re-
mark was greeted quite generally by
a laugh from those present but it be-
gins to appear that Colonel French
knew what he was talking about.
When it comes to being absolutely
solvent, Iowa is in class by herself.
When an Iowa farmer wants to bor-
row money, he usually borrOws it
from the local bank. And incidental
ly this same Iowa farmer USUALLY is
a stakeholder in the. blank from which
he bOrrOws his money.
Think it over again-IOwa is the
only state in the union that has not
borrowed money from the Federal
Farm Loan Bank. Think what it
means in the building Of Greater
Iowa. Financial Independence is a
wonderful asset with which ITO ac-
|complish big things.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19
Tennessee.

Floyd Warner visited in this neigh
borhood the last of the week.
Miss Jessie Campbell is helping
Mrs. Homer Ramsey with her house
work this week.
Misses Pearl Hatfield and Opal
Merrill called on Mrs. Homer Ramsey
and Miss Jessie. Campbell Friday ev-
ening.
Guy Williams and wife and Frank
Fullerton lcalledson Oscar West and
family Saturday. evening.
Melvin Irving Of Weldon visited
Saturday and Sunday ut the home Of
his friend, Dewey Hatfield
Lewis, Grimm visited few days at
the home Of his son Jim and family.
Lowell Weot and Ava 12l9t01 cali
Cd o. Dowey Hatfield Friday evening.
Nyal Gfimn and Judd Raneey and
lady frisade atte14ea 0eee1ne -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19
Details of Humestom storm.

A severe windstorm that swept
Humeston at 1915 Thursday night
did hundreds of dollars worth of
damage. The wind amounted to a
small hurricane. No injuries were re-
ported and no stock was killed. A
short but heavy rainfall followed the
storm.
The Burlington Route roundhouse
was demolished. The roof of the
building was carried into a field
some distance away. One engine was
badly damaged. Another was only
slightly damake9.
Sixteen stock cars in the east yard
were blown down the track east a
distance of one mile and there three
of the cars left the track. one car
was badly damaged and turned over
on the right-of-way. Another car
slightly damaged.
Barns were demolished and silos
blown down. Glass windows were
broken out. The wind played havoc
with the trees in the city PARK and
about town. Trunks were snapped
off and limbs blown off in way that
suggested that the gale had twister
ings were blown over. Many, many
wires were blown down and tele--
phone poles were broken off and
blown down. The damage was heavy
to the Humeston Telephone Co.
The oats crop in the vicinity of
Humeston was cut short by the
storm. In several fields the oats
were blown down.
The storm struck here about
1915 o'clock and lasted only few
minutes. Fortunately the storm came
on the evening of the 5th instead of
the Fourth. Had it come Wednesday
night people would have been fatally
injured by falling trees and hum
dreds of autos badly damaged.
j j. Hasbrouck had perhaps the
heaviest loss of any farmer. His barn
was demolished, also a windmill and
silo. When seen by the New Era
man Friday ut his home, 4 miles
west of town, he said he was mighty
glad it wasn't his house. He said he
heard the storm strike but before he
could get to the. barn It vas all over.
He had two calves under the wreck
age but they we're uAl1jurod. Ar.
Hasbrouck had some Insurance.
The garage 1t the home Of Dr.. H.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19
Baptist Fifth Sunday Meeting.

The Following is the program for
the Fifth Sunday Meeting of East
Grand River Baptist Association, to
he held at Palestine church, july
27.2S-29, 1917:
FRIDAY
S:0O-Sermon, Rev. E. c. Wander
SATURDAY
1000 a. m.-Song and prayer.
Discussion, christian Eff
cheney, and How to Obtain
It," M. |. Marshall.
Sermon, topic, "Why ] am a
Baptist Rev A. l.. Harp
Dinner
200 p. m.-Song and praise led by
VIM. Stout.
9: 3O-DiscussiOn, Our Sunday
Schools led by VIM. Ep-
perley.
by Rev j. A. Lapham
SUNDAY
1000 a. m.-Sunday school.
11:OO-Sermon by Rev. G. P. Mitch
200 D. m.-Old Time Praise Service,
by John Brown.
2:30-Sermon, Rev. N. B. Sill.
500 p. h-Sermon, Rev. Elba Dale.
Each church is expected to send a
good delegation and nearly well
come is extended to all.
E. C. Vanderpool,
President
NJ. I Marshall, Clerk.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Get a SIS Rain Coat for 1895
Tan, poplins, dark checked,
rubberized coats that turn
water and will wear.
Children's 81 Rain Coat at
$2.95
Age Ito 16 years.
Remode1ing Sale of Wash
Skirts
$2.13, 1913, Sab, we're pri-
ced at So to $6. Get one to-
day.
Up to Ace cretonnes, yd,,25c
Girls $1.25 bingham dres
ses, ages 6 to Il .78c
Children's 60c dresses, 2 to
6 years, each .35c
Riddles. dresses, ages 2 to
6 years, neat and good in
quality, a bargain .-..--...25c
10 dozen bungalow aprons,
all sizes, 75c value Soc
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

M, conducted by Rev. H. E. Ryan,
pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
church South. Interment in the Ever
green cemetery at Lineville.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19
Gospel Team Meeting.

The Gospel Team will hold it's
meeting Sunday at p. m. at the
Baptist church. Robert Pearson will
~ the leader. A profitable meeting
sEas held last Sunday at the Brethren
church.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Bath towels, 13c, in full
bleached soft finish 1884, 6
! for 75c.
25c wash goods 13c a yard.
Hundreds Of yards Of voiles,
tissues and dimities q to 40
inches wide.
Women's $3.50 Fiber Silk
Sweaters, 1885,
Get one Of these. Now is
the season to wear these.
They're beauties. Copen,
green and purple, all sizes.
Our entire stock Of silk and
wool suits, sport suits and
coats ----- 1870
Misses and small women's
coats, formerly sold at $l1,
choose one at -..S4.45
Girls white parasols s47c
$500 silk parasols -.S2.95
10 So sport parasols ,-Sl.95
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-19

Don't forget the Saturday after
Doon matin0e at the Idle Hour
th0gxfo at : o'clock. Admission b
md 10 co1tl
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
Notice of Application for Con. firmatiOn of Title and Warn.
 ing Order.

In the Chancery Court of Drew County, Ark. Eliza Robinzine Plaintiff,
 vs.
 The Unknown Heirs of Nancy Ann Embree, deceased, and certain lands, Defendants. NOTICE is hereby given that Eliza Robin zine has this day filed in the Drew Chancery of her title to the following describedl par eel of land as against the heirs of Nancy Ann Embree, deceased, and all other persons whomsoever;i and said heirs of Nancy Ann Embre and all other persons who cla i'm any interest in said lands are now notified to appear in this court at it's next June term, 1917, and show cause why the title of the pe titioner should not be confirmed to-wit:
 That part of the West half of NE or of Sec tion Two in Township II, South, Range West, bounded by a line beginning at the Northwest corner of the NV ar of NE ar of said Section Two. thence running South on the West line of said tract 27 80 chains; thence North, Ss degrees East, 13.2l5 chains; thence North chains thence West 3.5S chains; thence North parallel with said West bound- ary line 2l is chains to the North line of the Section; thence West along said North line ls.5e chains to point of beginning; in all about 24.50 acres.
 Witness my hand and seal as Clerk of said Court and the seal thereof this April 26, 1917
 H. c. BURKS, Clerk. 5-2-4t W w By N. D. GOTHAM, D. c.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03

There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and for years it was supposed to be incurable. Doctors prescribed local remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with local treat ment, pronounced it incurab Oatarrh is local disease, great ly influenced by constitutional conditions and therefore requires constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, Ohio, is constitutional remedy, Is taken internally and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System. One Hundred Dollars reward is offer ed for any case that Halls Ca- tarrh Cure fails to cure.
 Send for testimonials, free.
 J. F. Cheney < Co.,, Toledo, o.
 Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
 Halls Family Pills for consti- patton. advt
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03

world of war, and anwsers its challenge with m unflinching. "I can serve my and country I WILL.
 The supply of average" workmen Is usually greater than the demand. That Is why even in times of peace the unskilled live so often in dread of idle ness, with its specters of hu- initiation and discouragement. The market for untrained help grows narrower with every in vention of a labor-saving ma chine, and with every "exami- nation" safeguard adopted by states or employers. The de- mand of today is for trained men and women. Men and wo. men qualified, not only as sold iers, but to help manage the business affairs of commerce and war. "What Can You Do?" Every office of business and war deman Is the keeping ol books, the filling of COT tracts and other legal q lcunl mt, shorthand, typewriting, or the operating of the telegraph key. Young man, young woman, can you do these things that are so much in demand in these trying times of war? Say to yourself, II will prepare, 1 will succeed" " and write for catalogue to-day, asking for credit plan if neces- sary. State confdentially your financial condition, and the course you are interested in. Make the start. DO IT NOW.
 Girls, this is your opportunity, your country needs you, prepare to serve it honorably and eff ciently. Young ladies make the best private secretaries. Tyler Commercial College, Texas. A merica's business training Uni versity. It has help more than sixteen thousand boys, girls, men and women.
 Tyler Commercial College, Tyler, Texas.
 l advt
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
THE SELECTIYE DRAFT BILL.

The Administration Selective Draft Bill. which IS, by this time. a law of the land, will bring no odium on anyone. who is brave, courageous, patriotic, and de
 sires to defend his country. The opportunities, under 1t, will be just as good for a man to prove
 his patriotic impulses and anx-
 iety to serve his native land, as
 was offered under the old volun. teer system, which some of our leaders and many people held al most sacred. It it's a matter of fact that the young American, with grit in his craw" and ''sand in his gizzard," who re- ported at recruiting stations and implored acceptance was regard ed in the light of the hero; but his opportunity is still waiting and will be available under the new selective draft law. The brave boy who wants to go to
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
Stop Left Over Coughs.

Dr. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey will stop that hacking cough that fingers from January. The sooth- ing pine balsams loosen the phlegm, heals the lrritated mem- brane, the glycerine relieves the tender tissues, you breathe easier and coughing ceases Don't neglect a lingering cough, it is dangerous. Dr. Bells Pine. Tar-Honey is antiseptic and pleasant to take, benefits young and old, get it at your druggists to-day. Formula on the bottle.
 advt
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03

tue war anu ngnt for his coun- try, will report for examination, under the new law, and will be anxious to conceal any defect which would interfere with his acceptance; while the one who IS too wardly to fight will show every reason known to ingenul ty, why he should not be taken.
 There will be no difficulty in differentiating between the brave and the craven, and the chances are that only those will be selected for service who show a willingness to enter the ranks; while those who prove their aversion to the smell of gun powder, will, nine times out ot ten, be excused, and permitted to remain at home. An examining officer generally knows who will fight, and Uncle Sam has no use tor men who will not in his army.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
FARMERS MUST USE MONEY RIGHTLY.

Farmers who secure federal farm loans on representations that the money is needed for permanent improvements and then use it for the purchase of automobiles will shortly find themselves in "hot water,' of government heating, according to Herman w. Danforth, of St, Louis, president of the Federal land bank of the Sixth district, which includes Arkansas, Hi nois and Missouri.
 MT. Danforth declares his in. depreciation of the law to be that money must be lent to as- sist the farmer in permanently improving his condition and says that in his district, at least, the bank will endeavor to cooper ate so as to assure the permanent improvement.
 Already the Sixth district bank has applications from Ark. ansas totaling $2,OOO,OOO and loans are to be made within the next three weeks. In case a farmer should use money for un wise purposes in violation oi contract, the government is au thorized to foreclose the mort gage at once.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03

The management of the A. & L. NJ. Railroad, it seems to us, shows little judgment in moving its trainmen from this city to Monroe, La, at the time it does Most of these workmen had planted their gardens, and were making all necessary arrange ments for some of the comforts and necessaries of life, when comes an order for a change of schedule in running of trains, which made it necessary for all these people to pull up and move to Monroe, and for no apparent good reason that can be seen. It is a most expensive move for the trainmen.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
Bad Colds From Sudden Changes

Spring brings all kinds of weather and with 1t come colds and the arrival of winter coughs and hoarseness. Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey will head off q new cold or stop the old one, the soothing balsams relieve the sore throat and heal the irritated tis- sues. Geta bottle to-day and start treatment at once. At your druggists, 25c. Formula on the bottle. advt
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
For Your Child'S Cough.

Here's a pleasant cough syrup that every child likes to take, Dr. Bells Pine Tar Honey. If your child has a deep hacking cough that worries you give him Dr. Bells Pine Tar Honey, the soothing pine balsams relieve the cough, loosen the phlegm and heals the irritated tissues. Get bottle to-day at your drug gists and start treatment at once. 25c. advt
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03

There is war m Bradley coun- tv. But 1t IS bet tween "uncle Hattie Blankenship, an old ex- Confederate veteran, and the ed. itor of the Warren Democrat News, and as their only weap ons are lead pencils, the chances are that not a great deal ot real red blood will be spilled.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03

up the notion that the selectlye draft bill takes from him any ot h,s chances for glory, or i'm pugns, in the slightest degree, his courage or chivalry. Such was not it's aim. It Is a means to an end. It IS considered, and rightiully so. the most economic and most equitable way to rapidly recruit an ar my. And then 1t IS indiseriminatory. It takes the rich, the medium and the poor alike and places them all upon an equal footing, where merit alone will count. When all are required to go there will be no "slackers, brush-break- CTS or those who hesitate.
 The vain-glorious incentive to the volunteer 1t is true IS elimi- mated, but the patriotic motive still remains, and the proud, brave and ambitious young sol dier still has his chance of Win nlng his stars on the field of Mars.
 IL, ln reality, does away with conscription and places the whole country on a Democratic war basis. All will be assumed to be patriotic alike, and the old opprobious epithet of "con- script" will never be heard of again. Each and everyone of chem will have the full standing of a solder, with no handicaps attached to his reputation. His conduct will no longer be mark ed by his manner of entry into the army but solely by his acts after he gets in.
 The Bill is no reflection on the manhood of young America, but IS deemed the more efficient and better way to successfully create an army.
 The French Republic, where the bravest of brave are serving their country, with deep devo. tion. are operating this system, and has been for years; and ii must be truly said If 1t had not been so, the fair fields of France would ere this have been over run and devastated by German vandals.
 Thousands of young men who will be selected for the war, un der the selective draft measure would have willingly volunteer ed, but there are thousands whose duty to serve their coun try is just as great, would not and by this means they will be called out, and no intimatior given or no demarcation made between them. They will all be the soldiers of one country and battling for common cause and all with equal honor.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03

The Selective Draft Bill has, perhaps, bv this time become a Ia ". and hereafter the army will be formed of men subject to mili- tarv duty. at great deal less expense to the Government, than under the old voluntary plans It will also expedite the organiza- tion of the fighting forces of the country.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03

LOST or STOLEN-From my home on April 14th, a Sable Col lie dog; answers to the name of Joe. Any information leading to It's recovery will be thankfully received and liberally rewarded.
 J. B. Dishongh,
 Monticello, Arkansas.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
LEGAL NOTICES. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of The Interior,
U. S. Land Office at Camden, Arkansas,

U. S. Land Office at Camden, Arkansas,
 April :, 1917. NOTICE is hereby given that Dide c. Mer- chant of Paradise, Arkansas, who, on April H. 1912. made Homestead Entry, Serial No. 05561, for the NV ar NE ar. Section II, Town ship II s., Range W :, 9th Principal Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make Final Five Year proof to establish claim to the land- above described before the Circuit Clerk of Drew County, Monticello. Arkansas on the
 18th day of May, 1917. Claimant names as witnesses: William Diekey and Bob Barnett, of Cominto, Arkan- sas. and Edgar E. Adcock and Charley s. Ad- cock, of Collins, Arkansas
 R. D. NEWTON, 4-12-5t Register
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
FOR SALE

One Saw Mill, Wheland No. ,; 3 Nee Carriage, Double Act ion, Set Works with Spring Receed.
 A. E. Wingate, Monticello, Ark, R. F. D. No. ?. Phone No. S06 F. 3.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03

Our distinguished visitors from France and England do not seem to think 1t necessary for this country to send an army to Europe to help fight the bat ties against Germany. What they want is for the United States to help feed. clothe, pro vide war-munitions and railroad equipment, and they will do the rest. This will suit many of our people; but there are, also, many of them who would like to take hand in the fighting. and wave old Glory all along the front of the hattie line. And, 1t may be, that a chance will be given be- fore this cruel war Is over.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03

Mrs. c. B. Roberts, aged 65 years, died, suddenly, in this city, on last Thursday morning, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. L. Barr Mrs. Roberts had recently moved to this city from Little Rock, to which city the remains were carried for in- terment. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. R. L. Barr, of this city, and Mrs. R. K. Saw yers, of Little Rock, and two sons, Messrs. H. K. and H. H. Roberts, of Dallas, Texas. The deceased had been in good health up to the time of her sud- den death, which resulted from heart failure.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03

IT you have to fight the devil with fire, why not prepare bat tering ram U-boats, with under water search lights, and go down after the German sub-ma- rines and put them out of com ,,,iSSion7
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03

While we believe that the Un'red States has passed its hal cvon days. and that the people who have lived here in the past have had better days than those which are to come, yet. we also feel sanguine that many sunny days are in the future for us, Ii we only avail ourselves of the opportunities offered. Hereto fore 1t has been such an easy matter to live and prosper and be happy here. that little effort was made to provide for future consequences, but these things are changing, these days are p ss,ng rapidly, and from now on. at least. for years to come, people will have to bestir them selves. early and late, to pro- vide for the things which help to m Ike life easy. Economy and diligence will provide reasonable conf f.rts, other wise disaster and distress IS sure to come.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
Sloan s Lipiment For Rheama-
iiSm.

The torture of rheumatism, the pains and aches that make life unbearablej are relieved by Sloan's Liniment, a clean clear liquid that is easy to apply and more effective than mussy plast- CTS or ointments because it pene- trates quickly without rubbing. For the many pains and aches following exposure, strains, sprains and muscle sorness, Sloan's Liniment is promptly ef- fective. Always have a bottle handy for gout, lumbago, tooth ache, backache, stiffneck and all external pains. At druggists, 25c. advt
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03

Ifevery farmer is to be exempt from military duty, we may look for a great flocking to the farm There are thousands of loafers Tn the cities who ought to be forced into the army or the field. Make them do something.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03

Both Congressman Taylor, of the Sixth, and Congressman G nd yin. ot the Seventh Con gressional Districts, supported the Administration Selective Draft Bill, for the purpose of raising an army.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03

From the present outlook, Spain will soon follow the wake of the United States, and declare a state of war existing between that country and Germany.
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
Young Man, Young Lady, Pre-. pare To Better Serve Your Country And Yourself. Will You Give Orders Or Only Take Them? You Can Succeed! And Your
 Country Needs
 You.

The one thing absolutely neces- sary to success is the rugged de- termination that makes a fellow grit his teeth, clinch his fist, and say II GAN BECAUSE 1 WILL.n Your place in the world depends not upon circum- stances, but upon YOU. Wheth- CT or not you will obtain high position in the work of your choice; whether you give orders or only take them; whether your pay will be "wageso or ''salary" all this depends upon your de- termination. First, last and all the time, he wins that turns resolute face to the grim old
The Monticellonian., 1917-05-03
THURSDAY, MAY 3RD 1917.

Crossett, it is claimed, has sent about 60 men to the army and navy. This is doing Cros- sett's part noblv.