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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

z A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Oliver Negley, of near Decatur
City tuesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

The ladies of the Presbyterian
AID Society will serve ice cream an
cake at the Exchange Bank corner Of
Saturday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

Found-A purse, which the owner
can secure at The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

:. For Sale-Near the Thos. Suther-
lin farm zoo bushels corn.
Fred Teale, Administrator
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

Mrs. c. S. Guilford was called to
Carroll Saturday morning. by news
that her daughter, Mrs. Gail Collision
had broken her arm while cranking
her auto, and Mrs. Guilford went 70
assist in caring for her and the chill
dren. SO Charley is again bachelor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

For Sale-Un the Stone farm, + u
miles northwest OF Leon, 4 "a miles
northeast OF Decatur, native LUMBER
OF all kinds, fence posts, split or
sawed and stove wood. w. W. Full
ton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

Sanol Eczema Prescription is a
famous old remedy for all forms OF
eczema and SKIN diseases. Sanol is a
guaranteed remedy. Get a 35c large
trial bottle at the drug store. 3S-'1S
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

Don't use common drop cords for
your electric lights. Select an at
tractive fixture from the many dis
played in the special fixture room at
the Leon Electric Company Office. l.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

If you want good insurance and
fair treatment in case OF loss, nave
Pease & Pease write your insurance
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

For Sale-Two Chester White
sows, to farrow in August.
Ralph Goodman, r. F. d., Leon, la
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

Estray-A four year old White
Face steer came to our place about
two months ago. Telephone us at
Van Vert, or write to DeKalb, Iowa.
Gill & Burchett.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

Whv suffer from headaches when
properly fitted with glasses will cure
you of them by taking away away eye =
Butler and see better.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

Mrs. John Ferrens and Mrs. Ed
Toftie returned Thursday to their
home in Des Moines, having spent the
Fourth with rn'atives in this vicin-
ity< They will start shortly on an
extended visit to Keokuk, ut. Louis
and Hot Springs, Ark.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

Mrs. ]. L. Still and daughter, AL
erta, of Des Moines, who had been
visiting for a few da-'s at the home
of her sister, Mrs. w: l.. Miller; IN
this city, went to Garden Grove lase
Thursday to visit a few days with
friends before returning home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

Essenkay lends tire trouble" NJ
punctures. No bloW-outs. See w
Fl. Wait, Agent. 47-Zt.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

Mrs. NJ. l. Marshall is in receipt of
a letter from her son Arthur who re-
Gently enlisted in the navy and was
sent to the naval training station at
Newport, Rhode Island. He writes
that he is well pleased. and having a
good time. There were 5000 OF the
marched in the Fourth of July par
ade there. Arthur says they have
plenty of good eats, had half of a
roast chicken, watermelon and other
good things for dinner on the Fourth.
He has been assigned to End Com
pany, 9Th Regimen and expects to
be sent aboard a ship in about three
weeks.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

Enjoy life better, work more eff
ficiently, be more healthful, save
your eyes. G.. Butler and See better.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

Lost-Between Delray and Long
Creek bridge, evening of July 3rd,
fifty pound bale Of twine. Return to
Fred Beers. 4S-lI
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

Henry Wilson has purchased the
interest of Art Martindale in the
firm of Wilson &, Martindale, and
will continue the business alone.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

Mrs w. ]. Saddler and son, Fran
els jerks, of Kewanee, Illinois, came
the first of last week for visit at
the home of Capt. and Mrs. A. ~.
jerks. Francis is the bugler OF the
kewanee boz scouts, and marched
with the Leon scouts on the Fourth.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

For sale-My Maxwell Special
touring car. Fine condition: Will
sell at a bargain, and give time on
mart to responsible party. 0. r Hull.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

For sale-A good brood mare,
with colt by her side, 8 or years
old, sound, gentle, weight about
1500lbs. 4S-2t e. J. Horney.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

AS a rule. how sorry does a letter
with black border make you feel?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12
PkD't Bowshsr's.

For Rent-Good house with plen-
" Of water. Mrs. IA l.. Pease. 20
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

Pease & Pease write all kinds of
insurance, and protect their policy
holders.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12
Blanche Ausman, "

Mrs. Blanche Ausman, who for
several years has been employed as
saleslady at j. A. Casters grocery
store, rttired from the store Satur-
day night, and will shortly join her
husband at Cheyenne, Wyoming,
where they will probably make their
home on a claim. Mrs Ausman's
health has not been the best for
some time, and it was necessary for
her to get out in the open: She has
been a very efficient saleslady, and
will be missed by both Mr.. Caster
and his customers. Miss Nina Still
takes her place in the store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12
Money to loan on some good farms.
Leon Savings Bank.

For RENTAL or part Of my house
furnished. Mrs Harriet Camp. 47-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-07-12

Biggest line of wall paper in town
at the Rexall store. 37-tf
Evening star., 1917-04-01
DEFENSE COUNCIL SEEKS
TO COMBINE ACTIVITIES
Plans With Advisory Body to Avoid
Duplication in Federal and State
Preparations for War.

The council OF national defense and
its advisory commission held a three
hour joint session yesterday at the War
Department. with the full personnel
present, and made important progress
toward definite recommendations to
President Wilson for the coordination
of preparedness measures.
The seven members of the commission
will remain continuously in Washing
ton until Congress has acted and a ma
tional policy as to the German situa-
tion has been determined A special
Joint meeting will be held a day before
the President addresses Congress
Plans of the defense council are con-
tingent upon the policy to be approved
by Congress. For that reson details of
the plans for co-ordinating all the en-
ergies and resources of the nation are
being held as confidential.
Recommendations to the President
will include legislative programs to
make effective 4 time mobilizat ion
The council has abandoned for the pres
ent the working out of a peace time
system and is engaged in the drafting
of specific proposals to take effect i'm
mediately and provide against disor-
ganization in the industrial and COM
mercial world which might otherwise
arise with the placing of the country on
a war footing
One element of the councils work
has been to plan coordination of fed
eral and state activities. Some states
already have enacted emergency 1egis-
lation. 1t is desired, however, to avoid
duplication by federal and state agen-
cies in any part of the preparedness
program. and line of action which
will not conflict with federal measures,
but will supplement and extend them.
is being prepared. The council and it's
advisers believe that maximum federal
and state cooperation can be assured
in that way.
Registration of aliens in the United
States was talked over and the council
may recommend it.
Evening star., 1917-04-01
NEW CABINET CRITICISED.
Swedish Papers Show No Enthusiasm
Over BODY.

STOCKHOLM, March 31.-The an
nouncement OF the names of the new
Swedish ministers has evoked no
marked enthusiasm from conservative
press. but likewise no particular criti-
cism. The opposition organizations.
while inclined to criticise most of the
appointments as not strong, neverthe-
less adopt a waiting attitude and ex-
press hopes for the best. The DagenS
Nyheter, the chief opposition organ,
says:
The new ministry is not Immediately
imposing. One could have wished for a
bit more character and more promising
leadership after nearly a months crisis.
but although the ministry was created
without any cooperation with the par
ties of the left, the new men have a
right to fair play and to be judged only
by their deeds"
Evening star., 1917-04-01
WHEAT STANDARDS FIXED.
Are Announced by the Department
of Agriculture.

Official wheat standards were fixed
yesterday by the Department of Agri-
culture under the grain standards act
to become effective for hard red win
ter wheat soft red winter wheat, COM
mon white wheat and white club wheat
July 1 and for all other v-heats Au-
gust !.
Use Of the standards VIII be required
for wheat shipped from all points in The
United states in interstate or foreign
commerce and sold 10y grade sale of
grain by sample or type, however. IS
permitted
Wheat is divided into SIX general
classes and large number of sub
Glasses. The general classes are hard
red spring. common and red durun
herd. red winter. soft red winter COM
mon White and white club
Evening star., 1917-04-01
PROPOSES BILLION FOR FRANCE
Representative Montague Will In
troduce Two Bills Tomorrow.

RICHMOND. Va, March 3l-Provid-
ing one billion dollars for the use of
the French republic. Representative
Andrew J. Montague of the third dis
trict of Virginia, will introduce two al
tentative bills in Congress Monday.
One measure provides for an outright
gift of one billion dollars. the other for
gift of five hundred million and a
loan OF five hundred million dollars to
France. Each bill stipulates that the
money shall be spent for commodities
in the United States.
Representative Montague offers the
bill providing a gift to France as re-
payment of a debt incurred by the
United States during the revolutionary
war. when France. our first and only
ally" aided this nation in winning in
dependence
Evening star., 1917-04-01
TO GUARD U. S. FOOD SUPPLY
Plans Will Be Discussed at Conven,
ton in Capital April 10

NEW YORK, March 3I.-M Mobiliza-
tom Of the agricultural resources of
the United States in order 20 safeguard
the country's food supply in time of
var will be considered at a convention
20 be held in Washington, d. ., April
-. under the auspices of the National
Agricultural Society, ii was announced
today. Men OF national prominence IL.
agricultural and business circles
will address the convention. tr:raS
rhe speakers viii be James Wilson,
formerly Secretary oc Agriculture,
Evening star., 1917-04-01
COTTON BROKERS FOR WAR.
New Orleans Exchange Members
Stand With President.

NEW ORLEANS. March 3f.-Scorcs
of members of the New Orleans Cotton
Exchange today signed telegram
forwarded to Louisiana's delegation in
Congress requesting them to urge
upon the administration that war on
Germany be at once declared" The
telegram declared Germany had COM
mitted overt acts against this country
which should be Immediately re
sented.' The signers pledged their
loyalty with lives and fortunes to the
country.
The New Orleans Stock Exchange
also wired the Louisiana delegation to
disregard the pacifist element and
stand solidly behind the President in
the present crisis"
Evening star., 1917-04-01

the state of Washington. were acquit-
ted today. Mayor Gill was accused of
taking $4,000 for dropping suits
against the Billingsley brothers, liquor
sellers.
The chief of police and the detectives
also We're accused of taking bribes
from the Billingsleys.
Gill was recalled from the Office OF
mayor of Seattle in 1911 for alleged
liberation of vice. He was reelected
by large plurality in 1914 and 1916.
Evening star., 1917-04-01
SEATTLE MAYOR GOES FREE.
Was Accused. With Others, of In
nortinp Iinuor Into State

SEATTLE. Wash. March 31.-Mayor
Hiram c. Gill. Chief of Police Charles
L. Rockingham and four city detectives.
on trial in federal district court
charged with conspiracy to violate fed
eral laws by importation of liquor into
Evening star., 1917-04-01
Would Place the Responsibility.

Senator Simmons of North Carolina,
chairman of the finance committee
which must handle all the legislation
10 provide the money to carry on war,
who returned to Washington yesterday.
said:
Il favor the adoption by Congress of
resolution declaring that d state of
war has existed because of the acts of
Germany and declaring war on Ger
many. l wish the burden for war to be
placed where ii belongs-on Germany.
To pass a resolution merely stating that
d state OF war exists between the two
countries leaves in doubt which country
- responsible for the state of war. Also.
II would hardly change conditions to
declare state of war. \ fiat declaration
cf war on Germany is what | would ap-
prove
Senator simmons said that the United
States should do all in its power to aid
The allies in the event OF war. The Unit
ed States, he said, was almost as much
concerned in the outcome of the Euro
pean war as the allies -ioday. Should
Germany prevail. he saiA he feared it
would not be long before She would at
tack this country. il for no other reason
than to obtain money for her own re-
Mobilization. The entrance of the Unit
ed States into the war. with the ulti-
mate defeat of Germany. would also re-
move from the realm of proba biiity any
conflict between this country and Japan.
because of the strong friendships which
would exist between the United States
and powerful European nations in the
future.
Evening star., 1917-04-01

president of the society: Theodore n.
Vail of Vermont. its vice president;
Gov. Henry c. Stuart of Virginia; E. T.
Meredith of Iowa: Herbert Quick of
the federal farm loan board. and DR..
j. II. Wheeler of Massachusetts.
Evening star., 1917-04-01
To Keep Ocean Lanes Open.

The United States. if it goes into the
war. viii from the very beginning be
able TO aid in keeping the lanes of
ocean travel clear OF German subma-
rines: Will be able to ADMIT 10 her ports
the war vessels and armed merchant
vessels of the allies and so give consid-
cradle aid Senator Simmons said that
If there were need American soldiers
should be sent abroad to take part in
The battles there.
7 am inclined to favor universal
military training for the youth of this
country. said Senator Simmons.
Senator Simmons expressed the opin-
ion that the government would have to
raise very large sums for the prosecu-
tion of the war He favored he said
bond issues to care for the actual prose
cution of the war, but any further
money required for the civil govern
ment, even though due TO the increased
activities brought about by a state of
war, ne would raise by taxation.
He said that a provision should be
inserted in any law for the issue of
bonds which would provide that if later
issues were made and those bonds
should bear a higher rate of interest
than the first issues. then the rate on
the first issues should be increased to
the same figure. This would only be
fair 10 the subscribers to the early
bonds, he said.
Evening star., 1917-04-01

the Russian war department., says:
Western front-Minor German at
tacks north of Il1ukst and in the region
of Postavy were repused. On the rest
OF the front there were scouting re-
connoissances and rifle firing"
Evening star., 1917-04-01
Pledges of Support Coming In.

Pledges of support for the President
are coming from senators and repre-
sentatives from all sections of the
country. Senator Owen of Oklahoma
issued statement last night saving
that in reply 10 a telegram sent by
him to a large number Of cities in
Oklahoma, asking public opinion with
regard to the anticipated action of the
President in advising that a state OF
war be declared by Congress he had
received replies from various chambers
OF commerce, civic organizations, etc,
all saying they would stand by the
President and Congress in declaring
that a state of war exists.
West Virginians are standing with
the President in any action he ma y
take looking to the suppression of Ger
many's ruthless submarine warfare, ac-
cording to Representative Adam Il
Littlepage of the Charleston, or sixth
congressional district of that state MIR
Littlepage said:
The people of my district are prac-
tically unanimous and without regard
TO politics are behind the President
/ am for anything he wants and recon-
Inends in this crisis. our people know
that he stands for peace, but not at the
sacrifice of national self-respect and
national honor.
Referring TO the condition Of the
country for war, Mr.. Littlcpage, who
on military affairs, said:
We are III very much better state
of preparedness than is generally
known, and do not share i'm the fear
telt by some of the governments critics
OF that score"
Evening star., 1917-04-01
For Universal Military Training.

As to universal military training.
The principle of seif-defense is uni
versally recognized, and TO teach the
young men of the country 10 defend
themselves and their country is. in NV
Judgment. essential"
Mr.. Littlepage has opposed universal
military training in the past
Representative j. Henry Eagle Of tn.
Houston, Tex, district in Congress. is
sued a statement last night attacking
the German government ana asserting
that "timidity, diplomacy. foreign sen
tim~nt and cowardly pacifsni must l,..
cngulIed at once il :. tide of American
patriotic enthusiasm"
THE hour has STRUCK" Mr. Eagle
said Il am profoundly sorry for the
sind and honest German people vino
ave been and are Vet under the iron
heel of the Prussian military oligarclil
The issue is forced upon the United
StGtes"
Evening star., 1917-04-01
Bowdoin Students to Train.

BRUNSWICK. Maine. March 3I.-or-
ders were issued today for the oreaui-
cation at Bowdoiu College Of an infan-
try unit of the Reserve Officers Train
ing Corps. President iiyde has asked
the War Department for go rifles
American dealers IN the last three
months have purchased most Of jhe
soatskins in Alden, Arabia. Prices have
increased from $3.50 to $l2.&3 i score
Evening star., 1917-04-01
SENATE TOPASS
WAR RESOLUTION
Members Returning to Wash
ington Indicate Such Course
Is Practically Certain.
DISCUSS WAR BOND ISSUES

That the Senate will vote overwhelm-
ingly in support of a war resolution
following the expected recommendation
OF President Wilson that such a course
he pursued was Indicated by senators
returning to Washington yesterday.
Senators who had been reluctant to
discuss the subject of war with Ger
many week or two ago We're ready to
state their views with definiteuess.
senator Stone of Missouri, chairman
Of the foreign relations committee,
while announcing that he was still op-
posed to declaration of war. or that
a state of war exists. and that he would
vote against a war resolution, admitted
that he had no doubt what Congress
would do If such Il resolution We're laid
before it for action.
once the country is in the war. how
ever, senator Stone said. no other SEN
2tcr would go further than himself in
rua"avorfng to support the admins
ration in the prosecution of the war.
He said he believed the country should
20 into the to win. and that it
should be prepared 10 go in all the way,
just Us COL Roosevelt has advocated.
Evening star., 1917-04-01
Russ Repulse Germans.

PETROGRAD. March 81. via London,
British Admiralty. per Wireless Press.
An official statement issued today by
Evening star., 1917-04-01
Properties in the Northeast

lZ5Z II St. orner property. Two stores;
u feet on 18th ST. Good location between Mary
land and Florida avenues.
1400 Maryland ave.-Corner OF Maryland
and 18th st. Large three-story brick. Within
block OF of the most important terminal
points in the District.
Evening star., 1917-04-01
Properties in the Southeast

O1-103 H st.-Corner of lst and H sts., at in
tersection of New Jersey Two-story brick
Large store and dwelling. Immediately adjacent
to Pennsylvania railroad freight terminal.
e2O922 9th st.-Stores and two dwellings,
One of the best business locations in the southeast
Near navy ward on car line Center of large popll-
lation.
Northwest corner of l1th st. and Potomac ave.
-Three-sto brick, adjacent TO large public play
ground Intersection of Virginia ave. the main
thoroughfare to the new Anacostia river park i'm
provenent.
1343 South Capitol ST Ihree-story brick store
and dwelling. Large lot so feet front.
Evening star., 1917-04-01
To Be Had
at a Sacrifice
IF Sold at Once


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All of they especially
They condition. the
Evening star., 1917-04-01

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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-06-19
L REAL ESTATE

In these days OF momentOus hJp-
%enings. the man who has money to
invest. whether it be n few hundred
dollars he hopes to put into q h0n".
|sting purposes, 10 vitality Interested ia
the character OF Investments offered
him.
The United States has been enjoy
ms a wonderful period of prosperity
during the PAST three OF four 'cars.
European gold hhs been flooding al
most every section Of this continent,
sue lew persons have escaped rs
benefits. War naturally breeds tiqtid-
"a. and more or less suspicion Ia the
minds Of investors in regard 10 Of
fers made in exchange Tor their mon
'ey. The last 10 rise from a period o.
lethargy, real estate has been coming
into IT. own; aid. now that the United
s,atco has definitely entered as a
participant IN the great European CON
ftici real estate stands out Ia ahead
OF atl other forms OF investment of-
feed the American public. II ~
taus ole and can be seen, and for tho
mes, part its value does not depend
upon personal management Practi-
.cal;y an present values OF rea' estate
IN this country win remain the ram"
or increase la value.
students of economic conditions
have drawn attention 70 the fact that
the business world operates iu cycles
with periods Of increasing monty
rates, declining bon and stock prices.
declining commodity prices, and de-
%ciinlng real estate prices. followed by
a period OF low money rates Then
the operation is exactly reversed.
Bond and stock prices begin 10 rise,
followed by higher commodity prices.
aud then real estate becomes slim
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-06-19
The Scrap Book
WHEN MOTHER READS \
STORY

When mother reads "A story Jes' before
We go to bed.
There's not a enc Of an 81 us that f.
a sleepy head,
We gather round and crowd up close
about her rockin' chair.
An as she reads I watch the lisht
a-glowing on her hair
Oh! Jimmy's eyes get big A. plates.
an Mary sometimes squcals
An Betty sits with tenr-staiucd face
because she sorter feels
Real sorry for the dragon when the
hero kills him dead;
When mother reads a storS j,s' be-
fore We go TO bed
When mother reads a story J,- bee
fore we go To- bed.
I lean up close an hold the book 90
she can pat my head
For when the giants ycllin' fierce.
~ awful nice To know
That mothers arm Is hoidIu' you
an will not let you GO
oh. Buddy's mouth falls open most.
ne gets 80 filled with fear.
An Hclcu's o. ~ grow bright like
stars. an whcr the end rs near
We hear the word. They happy lived
for eycr-lt "a said,
When mother reads q story ies be-
fore We 90 20 bed.
-Mafgarct T., Sangstcr il.