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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-23

Aside from Pen. Code, sec. 20, provid.
ing that in every crime there must be
a union of act and intent it is neces.
sarily to be implied from section 367c.
declaring the duty of the driver of We.
hicle colliding with another to stop and
assist the occupants Of the vehicle collid.
ed with, and making violation thereof
an offense, that knowledge by the driver
OF the collision is essential to the Of.
fense.-People V. Fodera, 1874 p. Cali %.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-23

Code Supp, 1913, sec. 157lm18, par. J..
requiring automobiles TO travel on right.
hand side Of street, does not apply to
teams and wagons and the drivers Of
such vehicles are not necessarily negli-
gent in driving elsewhere, but they must
give one-half Of the beaten path there.
OF by turning to the right" when meet
ing other vehicles as required by section
l569.-Buzick v. Todman 1872 n. W.
NoWaI 259
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-23
IN Inannrecinfeh Gifl

Boston Transcript: Farmer Ham.
buck-l've bought a barometer, Mandy,
to tell when it's goin ter rain, We know
Mrs. Hawbuck-To tell when it's
goin' to rain! Why, | never heard of
such extravaganza. What do ye s'pose
the good Lord hez give ye the rheuma.
ti2 for?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-23

Where dealers contract with an au-
tomobile manufacturer to sell only in
restricted territory was secured by de-
post with the manufacturer, and pro
vided its terms should apply to machines
IN the dealers possession upon It's term.
ination, the deposit may be forfeited,
where the dealer sells outside his ter
ritory after the manufacturer terminates
the contract-Coleman v. Ford Motor
Co, 1873 S. w. NIoD S66.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-23

Traeelers approaching each other on
Intersecting roads. except as to manner
Of turning motor vehicles from one road
into another, which is governed by Code
supp. 1913. sec. l57lmlS. par. 4. are gov.
crned by common law. giving the care.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-23

Pen. Code. sec. 367c, requiring the
drlver OF an auto colliding with any We.
hicle to stop and give aid and to give
information as to the number Of his ma.
chine and his name and address. and
making violation Of any provision there
of an offense does not compel him to
give evidence against himself, in viola.
ton Of Const. art. l, sec. IA People ".
Fodera, 16l P.'CaD %.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-23

One who while riding in an automobile
operated by another is injured in a COLI.
sion with an interurban car at a cross
ing Is not exempt from exercising ordi-
nary care to avoid danger Union Trac-
ton Co. of Indiana " Haworth, 115 n.
y. nndl 753
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-23

The fact that a pedestrian attempted
to cross the street at point other than
at a regular crossing did not alone as a
matter Of law constitute negligence.
since pedestrian has the right to cross
a street at any point and is not restrict.
ed to regular crossings. v. Jones.
1862 ~ w iowa 1896
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-23
The Motor Vehicle i'm Court

An automobile driver might be negli
gent in proceeding across a street inter
section at night when dazzled by lights
OF another car Buick VS. Todman. 162
n. w Gowa) 259.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-23

In action for running down infant
plaintlH on city street. evidence that
defendants automobile was going fast"
is no proof of defendants negligence as
proximate cause of injury.-Popick ".
B' Il. Neal Hardware Co., 1874 N. Y. s.
Alb
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-23

Since driving a motor truck without
license Is prohibited by statute, it will
constitute negligence per Sc; but to con.
stitute actionable negligence there must
he shown casual connection between
such act and the injury resulting
Brown " Green x FELTON,. 100 A. Del
AS
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-23

Where plaintiffs son driving at night
on city street saw defendants auto
mobile approaching at street intersec.
ton when fifty feet away. but did not
stop his horse or try to avoid the acci.
dent. although driving on left side
the street. he was guilty Of contributorv
negligence.-Buzick v Todman 1872 N.
W Iowa 259.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-23

full traveller a remedy for any injury
caused by the others carelessness.
sick V. Todman, 1862 n W. dowaJ 259.
The rights and duties OF a pedestrian
and the driver Of vehicle, whether au-
tomobile or motorcycle. in the use Of
the streets, are reciprocal. Each has
the same right to use the street as the
other, and each is bound to exercise or.
dinary care to avoid being injured or
injuring the other.-Wine Y. Jones, 1872
n. w Qowa) 1876.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-23

The giving of other signals at a rail
road highway crossing does not excuse
one from giving those required by law
Union Traction Co. of Indiana V. Ha-
worth, 1l5 ". e. QndJ 1853.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-23

An automobile driver might be negli-
gent in proceeding across a street inter
section at night when dazzed by lights
OF another car Buick VS.. Todman. 1852
~ w. Gowa) 259
The giving of other signals at rail-
road highway crossing does not excuse
one from giving those required by law
Union Traction Co. of Indiana V. Ha-
worth, ll5 ". e. Gnd) 1853.
In action for running down infant
plaintiff on city street, evidence that
detendants automobile was going fast"
Is no proof of defendants negligence as
proXimate cause of injury.-Popick v.
B' H. Neal Hardware Co., 164 N. Y. S.
Alb.
One who while riding in an automobile
operated by another is injured in a COLI.
sion with an interurban car at a cross
ing is not exempt from exercising ordi-
nary care to avoid danger-Union Trac-
ton Co. of Indiana " Haworth 1l5 n.
r. QndJ 753.
since driving a motor truck without
license is prohibited by statute, il will
constitute negligence per Sc; but to con.
stitute actionable negligence there must
be shown a casual connection between
such act and the injury resulting
Brown v. Green a FELTON,. 100 A. DeD
AS
In action against defendant automo-
bile driver for running down infant
plaintili who ran I'm front Of car on city
street, failure to prove that child or it's
parents exercised any care necessitates
dismissal. Popick v B. B. Neal Hard.
ware Co, 1G4 N. Y. S. Alb.
one crossing railroad at a highway
crossing is not required as a matter of
law under all circumstances or condi-
tons to look and listen at a particular
time, in particular direction, or from
a particular place.-Union Traction Co.
Of Indiana V. Haworth. l15 n r.. GndD
753.
Since an automobile driver is required
by code Supp. 1913, sec 1571m1S. par. l..
to travel on the righthand side Of the
street he would be negligent If he veer-
ed his car to the left side. thereby col.
Hiding with plaintiffs buggy.-Buzick V.
Todman, l62 n. w. Gowal 2J9.
Code Supp. 1913, sec. 1869, requiring
vehicles to give one.half of the beaten
path thereof by turning to the right"
when meeting other vehicles. does not
apply to travellers meeting at street in
tersections, since they cannot strictly
be said to meet under such circum.
stances Buick V Todman. 1862 y. w.
uowal 259
Where plaintiffs son driving at night
on city street saw defendants auto
mobile approaching at street intersec.
ton when fifty feet away. but did not
stop his horse or try to avoid the acci.
dent. although driving on left side
the street, he was guilty Of contributorv
negligence.-Buzick V. Todman 1872 H.
W. Iowa 259
Inc iact that pedestrian attempted
to cross the street at a point other than
II a regular crossing did not alone as a
matter Of law constitute negligence
since pedestrian has the right to cross
street at any point and Is not restrict
ed to regular crossings Wine v. Jones
1872 y. W Gowa 1876.
Travellers approaching each other on
intersecting roads. except as to manner
Of turning motor vehicles from one road
into another. which is governed by Code
supp 1913. sec. l57lmls, par 4. are gov
crned by common law. giving the care
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-23

In action against defendant automo-
bile driver for running down infant
plaintiff who ran in front Of car on city
street failure to prove that child or it's
parents exercised any care necessitates
a dismissal Popick V. B. y. Neal Hard.
ware Co., 1G4 n. Y. S. Alb.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-23

Code Supp. 1913, sec. 1869, requiring
vehicles to give onehalf Of the beaten
path thereof by turning to the right"
when meeting other vehicles, does not
apply to travellers meeting at street in
tersections, since they cannot strictly
be said to meet under such circum.
stances Buick V Todman. 1862 n. W.
dowa) 259.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-23

one crossing railroad at a highway
crossing is not required as a matter Of
law, under all circumstances or condi-
ions, to look and listen at particular
time. in particular direction, or from
particular place.-Union Traction Co.
of Indiana V. Haworth. l15 y. +. dndJ
1853.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-23

Since an automobile driver is required
by code Supp. 1913, sec. l571m1S, par |.
to travel on the right.hand side of the
street he would be negligent if he veer-
ed his car to the left side. thereby col.
liding with plaintiffs buggy.-Buzick V.
Todman, l62 ~ w. uowal 259.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-03-02
Mrs. Carney Hostess at Tea compli
menting Mrs. Austin and Miss
BashinSky

The largest party of the week was
Mrs. (. L .Carney's tea Saturday att
ernoon. at which she entertained
large number of her friends. The spe-
cial guests of honor at this tea were
Mrs. ]. K. Austin and Miss Helen
Bashinsky. and receiving with them
were Miss Elizabeth Camp of Frank
lin. Va. Miss Mary Burford and Miss
Bette McIver.
Mrs. Carney received her guests
wearing a gown Of gray crepe de
cheme.
Mrs. Austin wore a very handsome
gown OF black lace over steel blue
taaeta, with trimmings OF silver lace
and tulle
Miss Bashinsky wore an afternoon
gown OF gray taneta and a white has
trimmed in cherries
Miss Camp wore a very lovely gown
OF blue and yellow tulle embroidered
in silver over yellow tafeta
Miss Burfords gown was Of white
georgette crepe and satin. and a white
hat. while Miss Newer wore a brown
satin dress and brown hat
Mrs. Carueys home was prettjly
adorned with pink carnations and
ferns
Assisting in receiving and enter
tanning the guests IN tne hall. recep-
ton room and living room were Mrs,
Anna NJ. Holder Mrs Charles Rhein-
auer Mrs C. 5 Scott Mrs. Clarence
Camp. Mrs. J d. Robertson Mrs H.
W Tucker Mrs Z q Blake ana
Mrs john Taylor
In the dining room the serving Ia
BILE was conferred NTH = beautiful
vase OF pink carnations. Serving IN
the dining room were Misses Gather
me and Mildred Pyles. Lola Mcclure
and Catherine livingston
During the afternoon the Misses
Pyles played ana sang q number Of
delightful SONGS Mrs.. T r. Harris
SANG TWO very beautiful numbers. As
lid also Mrs. 81 w. dampJon The
musical program was most pleasing
one
Quite number Of Mrs Carney 5
friends called iuvins the afternoon
Mr. Allen WalNey and .i,tie MSS
Dorothy WaIklev laae down from.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-03-02
Pretty Wedding at Reddick

Monday at the Reddick Methodist
church, Miss Jessie Louise Miller
daughter of Mrs. L. 5. Light. was
married to Mr.. L. F Lenker. in the
presence Of the family and a few init
mate friends OF the bride and groom,
Rev. Sheppard performing the cere-
mony
The bride is one Of the most popular
members OF the social set OF Reddick.
and IS very accomplished pianist.
She is 4 pretty brunette type ana
looked most charming in a daea blue
cioth travelling suit with haE and ac-
cessories to match. She has been pop
ular in the social lie Of her COMMIT.
nifty for over three years, coming 10
Florida with her mother when the lat
Ter ana HON. L. : light we're married
IN Columbus. Ohio. All VIII regret
that she will not continue TO make
her home in Florida.
Miss Miller had as her bridesmaid
Miss Callie Carter and MIR Lenker
was attended by ". c. Carter as best
man
Nr Lenker is originally from Ar-
kansas. bur is now connected With the
Westinghouse Electric ami Manufac-
turing Company Mr. and Mrs Len
ker left on the morning train for
Washington. D. c.. where they will
spend a week before going 70 their
new home in Pittsburg. Pa.
They received many presents,
among which was a chest Of silver,
which has descended for four genera
tons to the oldest daughter
Those present at the marriage were
Hon. and Mrs l. 5. Light Mr. and
Mrs. Z. |. Lenker, and The attend
ants
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-03-02
SOLDIERS GOT RELIEF
FROM SORENESS
Boys on the Border Relieved Their
Pains and Aches with
Sloan Liniment.

Once upon time Norman ToneS.
serving III the National (iuari af
II Paso. returned to camp after .
strenuous - mile hike foot-sore ana le.,.
weary. lie had not been long IN actile
seFFlee and his shoulders, back ami
mos felt the after-effects Of marchinr.
Remembering Sloans I.ininnrn7
Jones applied it to the sore srofs ami
vent - lea. lie writes +. arose rh4
A~5t morning feeling fine: in fact
Isq entirely forgotten about the hihs.
*.i went CIT for foug-hOur drill +.
me sun ~ ~9rv as ever"
5lt~'e Jones passed the experience
= -. 4I4 many boy on the boo.e-
-..s<ei tie agony OF spFains, strains.
.'4st7'l oliess cFamped muse a..
'.setiiilaflc t#lnges, etc, By the use Il
sloan 5 i-iniment.
y, s-43sl'y applied without ruboing. a.
All druggists DC, 5Ue. and STA
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-03-02

Pinellas Special for Jacksonville.
where they will reside in future.
Mrs Cochrane was recently gradu-
ated from the Dunnellon High School.
and was a great favorite OF the young
Ier set After the announcement Of
her engagement she was the guest of
honor at numerous showers" and
the recipient OF many beautiful and
useful presents.
Mr.. Cochrane has for four or five
years been a valued employe OF the
Atlantic Coast Line. and made many
friends while stationed al Dunnellon a
year ago.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-03-02
LITTLE ONE DIES AT TIE MA.
RON COUNTY HOSPITAL

Ar ana Mrs Walter Creedle OF An.
thony are mourning The death OF heir
little two-year-oid baoy- who died in
this city on Saturday at the hospital
after a short illness
The body Of their little one was ta-
zen home on Sunday by Mr.. and Mrs.
Creedle. and was laid TO rest in the
family grounds in the cemetery here.
Dr. j. NJ Gross OF the Methodist
church in this city went 10 Anthony
on Saturday and conducted the tuner
al services. which we're attended by a
number OF friends Of he family
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-03-02
Miss Hoffman ana Paul cocncane
Wed az Cunnelon

The Methodist church RaS The
scene ot 81 very pre.ty Wedding sun
day afternoon az O'Clock when Miss
Thslma hoffman became the wife u
Paul Acton Cochraae ri jacksonville
The bride. 8 very pretty ana at-rAe-
sive yoans lady Mas becon.n5ly an
tired in spring suig Of mustard
co,ored gan3ine. with trimmings q
sold. with black hat. also touched
with gold.
The young couple entered The
church, unattended. and proceeded up
the aisle. accompanied by the strains
OF Mendelssoha Welding march. rem
dsred by Mrs. c. E. Phillips. sister Of
the bride. herself l bride OF only TWO
weeks.
The ceremony vas performed by
the pastor. Rev. 5. F. Stevens
After receiving tbs congratulations
and best wishes OF their many friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cochgsne boarded the
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-03-02
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAS CELE.
8RATE DOUBLE ANNIVERSARY

Monday night al lodge rooms he
knights Of Pythiais had a most inter
esting meeting. the occasion being the
55rd anniversary OF the organization
OF this order and The 10th anniversary
OF the organization OF The insurance
department 0t the order
\ very enjoyable program. which
has already been printed IN these col
umns, Was rendered. including salas.
orchestra music piano music ANA sev-
eral splendi daddresses by DR. cross.
Judge Gooer and others
Quite a number Nere in attendance
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-03-02
TAX ASSESSORS APPOINTMENTS

will be at the following places to
receive tax returns for 1917. Meet
me with your deeds and save trouble:
January, 1917
No. 30-Martel 10Th, a. N.
No. Cotton Plant, 29th, D. N.
No. 6-Heidtville. 30th. a. m.
No 24-DunneIlon. SOth, D. m and
night.
No. 5-Romeo, 3lst, i. N.
No. 20-Blitchton. 3lst, p. III.
February, 1917
No. 29-kendrick lst, a. N.
No. 1S-Martin. LIST. p. N.
No. 1S-Lowell, End. a. N.
No. 2-Reddick. End. =. M.
No. 31-Fairfield. Srd. a. m.
No. 5-Flemington. 3rd. p. m.
No. 32-Central. 7th, a. m.
No. S2-Geiger. 7th. p. III.
No. Mcintosh. Sth. a. N.
No. SHADY. 9th a. N.
No. 21-Santos. 10th, 10 a. m.
No. 21-Belleview. 10th. a. M. 10
8 p. m.
No. % Pedro 18th. a N.
No. -Summertield. 18th. p. III.
No. 25-Candler, 18th. a. III.
No. 9-Oklawaha 18th, p. N.
No. t9-East Lake. TN. 4. n.
No. 19-Weirsdale. l4Jh. p. II.
No. 10-Moss Bluff. 18th. 4. n.
No. l0-Electra. 18th. p. M.
No. ll-Ivnne 18th to IL j. n.
No. -Grahamyille 10Th. II 10 ,
a. m.
No u-Connor 10Th p. r
no. Churchill nth. a. II.
No. Is Burbank. 18th. a. n
No. 81 Eureka. 10Th, p n.
No. l. Forj Mccoy 20tL . m
No. IT, Orange Springs. 20th. D. m.
No. l6-Citra 21st a III.
No. i3 Pine 3lst p. n.
No. l--Anthony. end a n.
No. 26-Sparr 22nd p. N
No. l5--Kinadale 23rG [ ! a. m. 10
p. N.
No. l-Oeala. all ot March
The law requires all tax returns 10
be made by the frs day of April
After that date il IS impossible 10
make changes, as tie books are type
written.
ALFRED AVER,
Tax Assessor Of Marion County
i-19-tf d&w
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-03-02

Dr. and Mrs. H. c. Dozier. DR.. and
ars- A. Il lzlar. Mr.. Laurie Izlar and
Dr. and Mrs. W. X. Lane were among
the ocala people who attended the bic
George washington's birthday esle-
bration at Eustis on Thursday
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-03-02

Policemen Of .Wellsburg. ". Va,
are not one whit nonplussed over the
failure Of the city council TO provide
them with patrol wagon. They have
purchased a wheelbarrow, in which
persons unable 70 walk are carried
70 the lookup.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-03-02
OUR STYRlANS

The nativese of certain part OF
Syria are a puzzle to scientists. Ar
senic, poison cumulative in its ac-
ton and fatal TO the 0rdin1rv person.
is eaten every day by these Styriars,
one Of whom will consume without
evil effect enough OF the drug TO kill
six strong men. The longer they
take it the better they like it. We do
not know that the Syrian arsenic eat
ers have d parallel in medicine but
liz is curious 10 note how like. in a
psychological way is the case OF the
insult eaters Of the United States.
they. too are a small band. but be
ins more or less scattered they can
nor be studied so closely as the dos
.ors have been able to look into the
lie OF the arsenic eaters.
Apnlr every test OF mind and soul
TO tne insult eater ana he is SJill a
puzzle II YOU ask the Styrian woman
shy she eats arsenic she viii tell YOU
ii is because it improves her complex
ion lie man satS il 10 make aim work
harder Bur he insult, eater when
you ask aim Nhv ne deeoare aliFe ev-
erv fresh brutality from PrusSian
sources. ha,gers rAra-e about the
nece~sit. ri Keeping ou OF war ana
leaves Eoa in the dark As 20 the real
working ii his mind.
Tahe one Of -ae~e creatures aside
and X him whether he believes in
humanity The ansa er is Yes hu-
manitv Is his Ionz suit that is The
reason H. wants Amer a. under all
circumstances. to keep our 81 war
Mention to him the names of towns
like Liege ana I.ouvain. OF person.
Ike FryaJt and Cayel. 81 a ship like
the Lusitania speak OF ne Zeppelin
massacres ana OF me ensiavemeng OF
Belgians. He sill look at you ANA
tell YOU that those are the horrors OF
war. into Which America must nor
plunge If he has a racial leaning h.
may stammer explanations like ne.
cessity or they we're warned
/ ASK him if he is patriotic Oh, yes
that is why there must Re no war
Does he resent The collision oi Bryan
ana Dumba for the qualification Of
the president of the United States and
OF The murderous conspracies Of the
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-03-02
sSlsEI1S
J s,allaaI9slq
~ ~: <=:EZz

Miss Margaret Walters went down
10 Panasonkee Sunday afternoon for a
snort visit with her sister, Mrs. " T..
Armour.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-03-02

Mr.. J. P. Richardson Of Tampa has
been spending the past few days in
Qcala visiting his parents, Dr.. and
Mrs. W NJ. Richardson
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-03-02

Mr.. ana Mrs ". R. Goodwin left
East Lake Weir Monday morning in
their car for trip to Palm Beach,
Miami and other east coast resorts.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-03-02

Dr. Georse r cree <more AMI fam
lily Of CiIra moved Monday ia BROOKS
vile. where they viii hereafter make
their home. Theq have been living
1T Citra FOR some years and vii BE-
greatiy missed N that community.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-03-02

We have had enough "invsstiga-
ton OF the high cost OF living. Let's
have something practical.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-03-02

The advance agent -or me 8irtA
III Nauon. The greatest motion pic
cure ever produced. was here Mon
Gay and completed The arrangements
tor the presentation Of this Ronderfu.
picture A. the Temple rhe4Ier nexr
Monday. The company presenting
this picture viii have their Own
screens. their own machines and all
other necessary etceteras. There will
also be an eleven or twelve-piece or
chestra with The Birth of = Nation -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-27
rHELEO!N REPORTER
o. f. HULL, Editor.
PREsS
WS0QA1ly
s-~s
substitution Rates.

Subscription Rates.
nX months .t0
three months ......... ~
canadian and foreign countries,
5000 per year.
Entered as second class matter at
the Leon, Iowa, Postott1ce.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-27

REpuKrER FOR sALE ELLA
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-12-27
THE PROHIBITION AMENDMENT

That the country will soon race the
question of national prohibition was
assured by the adoption OF the con
stitutional amendment in both the
lever house and the senate last week.
The amendment will require ratlnca.
ZION bv three-fourths of the states. II
provides that after one year, from
It's ratification, the manufacture, sale
or transportation within, the lmpor-
tation thereof into, or the exgorta-
tion thereof from the United states
and all territory subject to the Jurls-
diction thereof, is prohibited. 1t IS
further provided that congress ana
Tho several states shall have. con-
c,rrant mower to enforce the law by
q nnronriate legislation. II, at the
end Of seven years, the. ratiflcatlon
shell not have been made by three,
fnnrths of the states, the proposal
Il NAV be assumed that the twenty
three "dry" states will speedily rat
NV the amendment In the remain
ing twenty-five states the question
viii he the chief issue for the perlod
allotted. The ratification vii! nave
To he made by the various ieglslatuI-
es and the issue will, therefore, come
before the people when they eject
their state representatives ana sen
ators. Unquestionably the adoption
of the amendment by congress re
fleets the pressure OF PUBIC seHea
ment in the various constltuenctts.
Rnt we may also assume tnat tne
awet' side is going to be heard 1roM
vigorously, and the prospects are ioi
highly interesting, persistent hsn''