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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-03-20

LoNDON, March 20.-The Ukrain Ma
tional Council have declared martial law in
The provinces of Potava. Tchernigov and
kharko, says a Reuters Petrograd dis
patch.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-03-20

WASHINGTON, ID. C., March 2O.-Rus
an war>hips at Odessa escaped to Sebas
tapol when the Germans entered Odessa
according to reports today from American
Consul Summers at Moscow Berlin dis
patches reported that the German, IN,
captured fifteen ships when the city wa.
taken.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-03-20

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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

NJ. S. Jones is a great lover Of
children, and last week he mad" a
friend of every pupil at the south
school building. Nose had a unique
striking machine which he got hold
of some how, we're not telling how,
which is SO arranged that when any
one strikes it he swats the Kaiser,
and every time the Kaiser is knocked
down Uncle Sans pops up. The
children at the south school are hav-
ing a world of fun out of the ma
chine
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Will McKern, the nursery sales
man, who has been spending the
past few months with his family at
Sioux Falls, S. d., came in Friday
evening from Shenandoah, where he
had been experimenting the ship
ping of car load of nursery stock
to Sioux Falls, to look after some
daughter, Miss May. who is stu
dent in the Leon High School. The
McKern family will return to Leon
in November
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

M. C. Freestone and son E. W.
Freestone, who recently sold their
farms northwest of Leon, last week
purchased two fine farms in Dallas
county where they formerly resid-
ed. NJ. C.. .Freestone bought 100
acres 2 miles northeast of Perry at
bought a dandy 12O acre farm just
mile east of Perry. for which he
paid $3.50 an acre. It is with regret
fhtts We kchronicle the departure of
thu ffeest0ne families from Dec4tur
county, for they are dandy good cit
ixenS. e
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Last Sunday afternoon Okra Sey-
mour, Arnold Harris. Mervin Bib6ey
and Alvin Hullinger were out riding
in the Seymour car, with Okra at the
steering wheel, and while going
down a hill near the Seymour nome,
went into ditch throwing the boys
out topsy turvy on the Ground. Mr.;
Harris left wrist was dislocated and
MI. Bibbey's left knee was badly
cut. while Seymour and Hulltnger
escaped unhurt. Bibbey and Harris
were brought in to tOwns and Df:
Macy dressed their woands and W.
Ear - vas not damaged very much.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

DR.. and Mrs. H.. r. Layton re-
turned Friday evening from their
outing at Camp Leon, Lake Okoboji.
DR.. Layton looks like a new man,
and is feeling better than for sew
eral years. Their son.. Ray Layton,
who is in the service being station
ing school as an instructor, drove
them to Leon, returning to his
dutieS Monday
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

A card from B. O. Springer who
recently went to Hazen. Ark, to
spend the winter, says he is feeling
pretty good, and he can look out al
most any time and see eight to
twelve airplanes in the air pract1c-
ing. He says w. N. Shy is pretty
busy threshing oats and cutting his
rice CROP
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

very pleasantly entertained at Lin
ger Longer" Friday evening by Mr.:
and Mrs. J. R. Bowsher, in honor OF
Port P. Bowsher, who was home
from the Great Lakes Naval Train
ing Station on few days furlough.
The evening was spent in dancing
and cards, and delicious refresh
ments were served.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

c. l.. Hamilton, navigating quar-
termaster on the cruiser Connecti-
cut, arrived Sunday for visit with
his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Hamilton, of near Blockley, having
love with naval life. and has in
creased about thirty pounds in
weight since enlisting.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Buck" Pugh, of Decatur, passed
through Leon Friday, returning
at Bethany, Mo. He was all swelled
up like a poisoned pup, on account
of winning first, second and third
premiums at the Bethany fair on
Buff Cochin Bantam chickens, which
he claims to have raised, but we
have it on good information that
his wife was the one who raised the
prize chickens +,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

j. G. Springer and Ralph Phipps
will have a big closing out stock
sale at the Springer farm in Bloom
ington township on Wednesday, Oct.
18th. 1876 head of White Face cat
tie. including 10 thoroughbreds, 250
sheep and lambs, $50 hogs, 10
horses and mules. Watch for 1t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

All who have had trouble with
people mistaking them for agents OF
the oil companies because they had
may be spared that annoyance here
after. Leave your suits at the branch
office of the Lamont Steam Laundry
Co., at the laundry building and they
will come back promptly, without
odors of any kind. It's grand and
glorious feeling. Read the ad in this
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

A Buick Six auto owned by Will
lard Piercy, was damaged Sunday ev-
ening when it went into the ditch
on depot hill. Miss Elsie Lindsey
was driving the car at the time. the
other occupants being. Willard
Brown of Grand River, Mr.. Percy
and Miss May Adair of Leon. None
of the occupants were injured, but
the bumper and radiator of the car
we're badly damaged.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

w. NJ. Hamilton, of Glendive.
Montana. a former we'll known resi-
dent of Eden township. has been
nominated for assessor of his county
in Montana, which is 200 miles
square. The office pays $4,000 a
year and the assessor has ~ deputies
and five office clerks.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

E. ]. Sankey buys and sells laud
on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security at the best rates,
nd does . general real estate busi'
ness. Has had 20 years experience
IN the business. Once upstairs ut
northwest corner Of Main and Com.
mercial streets. Leon. Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

We want men and women to per-
NIT us to care for their clothes.
We don't scorch, burn or gloss any
garments while pressing them. In
The difference will delight you. G..
w. Conner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Ravens have
sold their beautiful bungalo home in
the south part of Decatur to Mr..
Robert Wreath. Mr.. and Mrs. Hav-
ems are concentrating moving to
farm. 1t is hoped they will not
move far away. Mrs. Ravens is re-
membered as Miss AIDA Woodland.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Mrs. E. Spencer, Of Pleasanton.
land Mrs. e. w. Greenfield, OF
Scotia, Neb., who is visiting at the
home of her brother, S. A. Edwards,
at Pleasanton, returned to Pleasan-
ton Monday after few days visit. at
the home of Leslie Grimes in this
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Mrs. A. d. Mccullough returned
to her home at Humeston Thursday,
after visiting a couple of days with
her son. Frank Mccullough. in this
city. Frank has been under the
weather for several days and re-
turned home with his mother to re-
| cuperate
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Tharp, of Win
field, Kansas, arrived Friday evening
in their auto for few days visit at
Grouse. in this city, departing for
home Monday. They had been do
ing a lot of touring the past sum,
mer, first making a trip to points OF
interest in Colorado, and then came
back to northern Iowa, visiting. at
Vinton, Waterloo and Des Moines,
and on their way home will visit in
Nebraska. Mrs. Tharp has been in
poor health for some time. but en-
Joys the out door life and is consid-
erably improved.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Judge H. A. Fuller came over
from Mt. Ayr Monday and held a
session of court, giving hearing to
seven Leon boys. who were charged
with larceny. it being claimed the
car at the Leon depot and stolen a
quantity Of candy and chewing gum.
The boys who are of tender years
denied they broke the seal, claiming
they found the car open, but admit
ted taking the candy and gum.
Judge Fuller gave them a lecture,
and then paroled them to their par
ents, allowing the case AGAINST them
The bows were Roscoe and Patrick
Baker, Floyd, and Vern Delong, Ros-
coo and Chester Hines and George
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

For Sale-One Overland five pas
senger car. In running order, also
lot of extra repairs, will sell at bar
gain. Telephone o 81, F. D. French,
Leon. Iowa, R. 5. Box So. Sat
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

It's pleasure to see man with
we'll pressed clothes. 1t means
much to him and more to us to be
able to press them better than they
were ever pressed before. You can
prove his statement to your own
satisfaction by letting US show you.
| G. W. Conner
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Talk about good sorghum, G. ~:
Leahy, of southeast of Leon. brought
The Reporter man a jar of his MAX
ing Tuesday, which is about the best
ever. and a taste of it sounds like
more. Mr.. Leahy sure knows how
to make good sorghum, and we have
enioyed eating it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Mrs. Milo Moore and daughter,
Miss Eta, of Gregory. S. D., came
Thursday evening for few days
visit with Mrs Moore's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. Fl. Jenkins and other
relatives. Miss Eta VIII attend
Drake University at Des Moines the
coming year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Raymond Jenkins and wife, of
Des Moines, spent Sunday with rela-
tives in this county. Raymond is at
tending the auto training school at
Highland Park College, but expects
to go overseas shortly.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Miss Mabel Bradley departed Sat
urday evening for Fowler, Indiana,
where she goes for a ten day re-
hearsal with musical trio which
has long engagement with winter
ChautauQua system.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

For Sale-4O0 head shoats at zoe.
Some stock hogs, male hogs of all
breeds. Stock cattle including ship
ping stuff and feeders. Wanted to
buy seed wheat. Call county agent S
office, Decatur County Farm Bureau.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Mrs Fred Teale returned Satur-
day evening from few days visit
with her sister, Miss Cleora Sankey,
who is Red Cross nurse at Fort
Des Moines, and expects soon to sail
for overseas duty.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Mrs. J. A. Hemelrich and daugh
ter, Miss Olive. returned Saturday
to their home at Omaha, Neb., after
a few days visit with the Briggaman
sisters and other relatives and
friends in this city and vicinity.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

M. c. Freestone will hold stock
sale four miles northwest Of Leon,
on Oct. 9Th. These cattle are a fine
bunch of high grade Herefords.
Don't forget the date. Watch for
large bills
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Mrs, Ora Gardner returned Sat
urday from Northwood, Iowa. where
she had been visiting at the home of
her brother, Ed X. Pitman, and also
visited with her sister, Mrs. H. A..
Hilliker. in Des Moines.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

George Chastain. who works for
the Bankers Life Insurance Co., at
Des Moines, came down Saturday
evening and visited over Sunday at
Mrs. C. E. Chastain, of southeast OF
Leon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. l.. Cannon, of
Eden township. were called to Des
Moines Saturday by a message an
nouncing that the infant daughter
of their daughter, Mrs Clara Hos
kins, was not expected to live.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Henry Martindale came down
from Charlton Saturday for visit
with his father, VIM. Martindale and
many friends in this city. Henry
was recently discharged from the
army for physical disability. beip o
stationed at Kelley Field, San An
ltOniO, Texas. ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Do you want ice? If you do, buy
it of Geo. Gray. He is selling the
finest ice in town. He sells it at
a very reasonable price of SOC. and
35c. per, hundred. Prompt truck de-
livery at any time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

NJ. L. Davis, who had been visit
ing with relatives at Pleasanton, re,
turned Monday to his home at
Scott's Bluff, Nebraska. He informs
us that he will move to Leon to
make his home about the first OF
Japnary
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

For Sale-On account OF moving
away, my Leon residence property on
north Main street. w. G. Stempel,
1921 Santa Fe Ave-, FIT. Madison,
Iowa. If
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

For Sale-Turkey red seed wheat
at market price, also one ram. Call
or phone w. H. Snyder, Leon, la. 3tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Peach stones are small things but
whether you throw them out the
back door or contribute them to the
safety Of American soldiers isn't a
small thing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Remember the farm sale of the
late T. l.. Cox, tomorrow, 2 " miles
east of Davis City,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

. Eli Hutchinson, of Woodland, re-
turned Tuesday evening from Water
town, S. D.. where he had been for
some time threshing. He informs
us that week ago Tuesday it snow
ed nearly all day at Watertown.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Stay with the Havana Spikes if
they do sell for cents, because the
quality and workmanship is being
kept up in this popular cigar. Get
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

For Sales. c. R. |. Red cocker
els at $500 each if taken by Nov.
Mrs Roy d. Brown, Phone Keller
ton or write Lamont
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

s. Varga and J. Hoffhines are in
stating a big steam heating plant in
their brick blocks at the southwest
corner of the square which will fur
nish heat for all the occupants of the
h,,;1Iiro
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Rawleigh products are scientifical
1y and accurately made and are there
fore the most dependable.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

For Sale-Two rams, one lamb,
one four year old. Call or phone D..
E. SNYDER Leon, Iowa. 3-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

]. w. Benefiel and wife, of Ere
donia, Kansas, arrived saturday
from Excelsior Springs, Mo-. where
they had been spending few weeks,
for visit with his brothers, S. b.
and u. G. Benefiel, in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

See the Moline Universal tractor
at Alexander's Garage Saturday.
Will demonstrate. Mckinley & Wait.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Order cut flowers and floral de-
signs from O. E. Hull, local agent Of
fLozier, of Des Moines, at The. Re-
porter office. Orders sent by phone
Or mail. but order as early as pos
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Blind Boone. the great pianist,
with Miss Edna Lee soprano and
Mrs Marguerite Boyd Day at the
NJ E. church, Thursday, Oct. Bird.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

An entirely new showing in goot
skirts should arrive this week
Hansells.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

For Rent-A three room house
and ten lots in Smith addition.
Phone Mack Cox, Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Remember the farm sale of the
late II. l.. Cox, tomorrow, X miles
east of Davis City
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Wanted-An apprentice girl at
our millinery store. Keller & Pryor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Remember the farm sale of the
late r. L. Cox, tomorrow, 2 II miles
east of Davis City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Remember when you used to go
hazelnutting at this time of year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Wanted to buy-A driving team.
Must be young and we'll matched
and broke both single and double.
G. O. Andrew, Leon. 5-3t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

northern Missouri. See or write Wal
ter Kackley, Laredo, Grundy Co., Mo:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

For Sale or Rent-At bargain,
the Wm Ogden room house in
keon See p. f. Bradley. 1T
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

For Rent-A room house two
blocks northeast of the court house.
Phone Mack Cox, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Remember the farm sale of the
late T. L. Cox, tomorrow, 2 1a miles
east of Davis City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Wait for the Rawleigh wagon.
You get more for your money.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

We want your business and will
give you every reasonable banking
courtesy and accommodation. Leon
Savings Bank
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

For Sale-kitchen cabinet, oil
stove, commode, dining table. library
table CHLOE Axes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

For Rent-Four room house west
Leon. Inquire at j. r. Conrey's
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Lost-Small gold chain and heart.
Please return to Helen Hansell.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Hear the famous Blind Boone al
the M. E. church Thursday evening
Oct Ord
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

For Sale-Pure bred Duroc Jer-
sey male pigs. r. V. Hull. Weldon,
Iowa, Route 2. 7-2t*
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Girl Wanted-For general house
work p No la Laundry ma Apply n,, to ct Mrs
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

The famous Blind Boone Concert
Co. will give concert at the NJ. r.
church on Thursday evening, Oct.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

t Exceptional values in Ladies' and
;, Misses coats nOW-HansellS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

The Leon Savings Bank is prepar-
ed to make some good farm loans at
reae~nable rates.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Found-A bunch of keys which
the owner can obtain at The Report
er office
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

For Sale-Some good seed rye. E.
G. Smith, Leon, Iowa. 2tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26
P@aQst Bowsher's.

For Rent-Furnished rooms. Mrs.
r. G. Coleman, SITS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Dear old Thanksgiving, with the
accent on the dear" is approaching.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Don't forget to call me up when
you have poultry to sell. We buy the
year around. If. j. StatZeM 7-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

Silks and dress goods practically
all new-Hanselps S.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

For Rent-Five room house on
Main street opposite Leon hospital:
Mrs. C. NJ. Axes 7tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26
In Leon

9 For Sale-Some good seed rye. p:
lie. Smith. Leon, Iowa. 2ti
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-26

More fall waists on our racks this
Week-Hansell's.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-09
TRANSPORT 0uTRAN TWO LURKING HUM
 SUBS ID SAFETY
Crew Tell of Exciting Race to Port Mgzagging With
 Darkened Lights.

An Atlantic Port, June S. How a transport raced up the Atlantic coast with darkened lights at night and under a full pressure of steam in order to elude German submarines, at least two of which gave chase, was told today my men on shore leave here.
 Members of the transports crew declared they were warned in ample time by wireless of the nearness of the U-boats and were advised to keep in near the coast and make all pos sible speed = this port.
 Two of the submarines were sighted but ait such distances that they were not identified by number and the race began between the suIbmerslbles for the transport and the troop ship for harbor. It lasted for twelve hours and although handicapped by having to steer zig gag course the transport maintained a lead out of torpedo and gunfire range until American destroy CTS were sighted. The U-boats sub merged shortly before the destroyers appeared evidently having picked up a wireless message indicating that the armed craft were near.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-09

German minister of the navy in his speech in, the reichstag a few weeks ago, as reported by German newspap- CTS received here.
 "The military help of America in the first year of the war. was very little regarding troops and airplahes," :" declared von Capelle. "The expecta- tion of our enemies has been greatly disappointed. If America later wants to maintain half million troops in France it will need permanently a freight space Gin steam ship) of about '2,000,0O0 tons which aagin would be appreciated from the service of sup plying her allies.
 According to American and British statements, the participation of such a large army is no longer involved in this campaign.
 In order to carry out the gigantic American program of shipping con struction, the ship-yards must first
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-09
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 warT, sait wa'e' @dA NCKSWPoRVB5T
25c-60-$I.W

there was smaller room where thir- teen were sleeping. and in another eight all huddled together on the straw, women, children. babies and their rags. All the outhouses. barns, grain lofts, were utilized for sleep ing quarters. There were few men, for all the men have gone to the war, except the very old anl the very young.
 Many of the women were very old, with wizened hungry faces like wit ches. A number of the women carried it,abies, and all of them were trailed by large broods of children. All these clothes were in rags. UnderclOthes and stockings had long ago disappear peared. Even the consolation of work was denied to these people, for there was nothing for them to do here, and they stood about with their crowds of children and babies, fighting to keep off hunger and typhoid, and helpless in their misery.
 As result of the inspection the Red Cross has started the work of ameliorating this condition, providing suitable sleeping quarters, with sani- tation and the nucleus of hospital for the griwing sick list
 The secretary of the Noria municip- ality said all the barns there were fairly packed with people, thirty or more to every barn, filling the stalls and lofts. The mayor of Castello di Godega said the spirit of the farm peo- pie was showing remarkable fortitude in spite of the troubles they were en- countering. "They are going to carry on their May planting as usual" he said, gathering the spring clover and then nutting in corn"