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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Mrs. A. NJ. Brady and son, Warren
Eullinger, former residents Of Leon,
now living at Blue River, Mimi,
passed through this city Saturday
on their Wy 70 Davis City for a
visit with relatives.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Miss Barbara Penniwell, who has
been a student at Drake University
at Des Moines the past year, return
ed to Leon Saturday to spend the
summer vacation with her parents.
Her sister, Miss Maurine who had
been visiting in Des Moines for a
week, returned home with her.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Mrs. Simon Goodman returned last
week from visiting at Omaha, Blair
and Herman, Neb., with her broth
er's wife and son whom she had not
seen for % years. At that time her
brother, A. L. Davis, was killed by
lightning. His son Clarence is liv-
Nebraska is sure to the front on al
falfa and clover. Corn little back
ward
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Lost steer-In driving a bunch OF
two year old red steer, was lost
somewhere between Decatur and the
County Farm southeast of Leon If
you know anything about this steer
please notify us. Tu1lis Bros, Deca-
tur.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

McCIacken & Corey, of Des
Moines have secured the agency for
the Paige autos, and have located in
this city, having secured sales space
at Alex ander Bros. garage, and Will
be plea sed to demonstrate Paige
TO any prospective buyer
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

A mans greatest enjoyment of
the vacation his wife is going to take
without him comes during the two
weeks before She starts and the first
two DAYS after she is gone. After
that he wishes she would come home
and stay where she belongs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

It's a pleasure to see a 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, 1918-06-13

c. e. Butler has enlarged his jew
elry store and Optical room. He has
also just received some new electric
al instruments which will be of great
help IN his optical work Step in
and look around
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Edgar Rowell, who had been
spending a few days at the home OF
his parents, DR.. and Mrs. J. W.
Rowell in this city, departed last
Wednesday evening for the Great
Lakes Naval Training Station.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Coleman,
Of Elm Springs, S. d., who had been
visiting with relatives at Gainesville,
Mo-, were in Leon Thursday on their
way to Lowrie City, Mo-, where they
have purchased q farm.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

The ladies of the Amicitia Club
entertained their husbands at a six
o'clock dinner at the home of Mrs.
w. H.. Shields last Thursday even
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Mrs. Simon Goodman, of north
Leon, presented The Reporter man
with box of strawberries yester-
day which beat any we have seen
this season, and some one will have
to go some ii they can beat them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Attorney A. P. Olsen returned
last Thursday from Chicago, where
he had been for several days taking
dispositions in case which he has
in the United States Federal Court.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Mr.. and Mrs. George Scott, OF
northeast of Leon, received the
welcome news last week that their
son, corporal Bob Scott, had landed
safely in France.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

For Sale-40 bushels of clean,
hand picked navy beans. Also a
quantity of navy beans for seed.
See A. M. Pryor at his office over
the Leon Savings Bank 37tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

DR.. Weber's glasses fit right, look
right and are right, call Thurs,
June q, forenoon at Hotel Leon.
Examination free. 44-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

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, 1918-06-13

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
stead we make them look like new.
w Common
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Rawleigh products are scientifcal-
ly and accurately made and are there
fore the most dependable.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Mrs. Maurice Elder and brother,
Marion Grimes, of Thermopolis,
Wyoming, arrived on Tuesday even
ing OF last week for a visit Eat the
home of their father, NJ. 4 Grimes,
in this city
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

E. Housh had his Ford car stoler
in Des Moines one day the past week
but found ii Sunday out in the brust
many parts stripped from the car
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

The south implement block looks
like a young wheat country getting
ready for harvest George O. John
| ston has been constantly setting up
Mccormick and Deering binders
since his school was out, for the
ROWSherS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Merl White, OF Decatur, returned
Thursday from a visit with relatives
at Colony, Kansas. He was accom-
White and her friend. Miss Pearl
Stauffer, of Colony, who will visit a
few weeks at Decatur with relatives.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Misses May, Clarice and Helen
Snyder, Of east Of Leon, returned
Friday from Des Moines, where they
had been visiting at the home OF
their sister, Mrs. Ralph Avery, who
ACCOMPANIED them to Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Order cut flowers and floral de-
signs from o. E. Hull, local agent Of
Lozier, of Des Moines, at The Re.
porter office. Orders sent by phone
or mail, but order as early as pos
sible
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Donate your old auto tires to the
Red Cross. Just leave them with
Jay Colby at the Willard Service
Station and the entire proceeds OF
their sale will be turned over to the
Red Cross
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Be on the safe side and have the
children's eyes examined. 1t costs
you nothing and may save you much
G. E. Butler is a safe and careful
man to consult.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

A War Saving Stamp Society Will
be organized at Woodmansee school
No. 2, Decatur township on Friday
evening, June 18th. Henry Esch
will deliver an address.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

For Sale-The house and east Ga
feet of lot I. block 25, known as
the old Thurman place For partic-
Fargo, n. d. 42-4t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

One second hand Ford car for
sale Bowsher & Keller.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Mrs. A. c. Quiet, of st. Joe, No.,
came Tuesday for a few DAYS visit
at the II. C. QUIET home in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Bowsher Il Keller are up against
getting cars but they just received
one unsold.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

For Sale--On account u moyiu (
away, my. Leon residence property on
north Main street. w. {. Stempel,
!G21 Santa t'e Ave, FIT. Madison,
iowa n
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

For Rent-A three room house
and ten lots in Smith addition.
Phone Mack Coz, Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

We are talking to you now that
new surveys at a living sacrifice
Don't wait for the other fellow but
come yourself. Bowsher & Bow
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Wait for the Rawleigh wagon.
You get more for your money.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

For Rent-A room house two
blocks northeast of the court house.
Phone Mack Cox, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Parties wanting wells bored call
on H. Phillips, Leon, Iowa. 41-5t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Found-Nickel cover for auto
crank shank, which the owner Can
secure at The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Lost-P. E. 0, pin with Chapter
W. on back. Finder return to The
Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

If you want a stacker or a rake
we are in the swim. Bowsher &
EnwSher
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

The w. {. r. q. will meet with
Mrs. w. Miller, Wednesday after
noon, June l9tl, at 100 O'Clock.
Mrs. Eta Gabel, Secretary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Shoe repairing on east Commerce
ial street. H. c. Moore, repair man.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

For Sale-Daisy cultivator, IA
inch pillow and one harrow. See j
NJ. Caster.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Lost or strayed-A-White fat hog,
for its return. Homer w. Townsley.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

One second hand Deering binder
for sale. Bowsher & Bowsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Just received one Dodge Brothers
car unsold. BoWsher e Keller.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13
.aO't Bowsher's

Smoke the dependable cigar. Ha-
vana Spikes, always good.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Hugh Ghormley, a former Leon
boy, now Of Des Mones, was one OF
the graduates from West High last
week
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Money to loan on some good farms
leon Savings Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

The Farmers Union shipped eight
cars Of live stock from Leon to st.
Joe Monday and Tuesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

If you want a car to be satisfied
| with: buy a Dodge Brothers as gas
| is high as well as tires.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13
Smoke Havana Spikes cigar.

For Sale-Cane seed. M r. Dav-
enport, Leon, Iowa. 1t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

For Sale-Three Ford touring
cars, 1914, 1917 and 1913 models.
Bob Axes, Leon, Iowa. ATT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Henry Esch
THE RAWLEIGH MAN
Decatur, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

For Rent-The Bradley cottage
east OF Baptist church. p. f. Brad
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-13

Try Havana Spikes cigars.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-19
PRESIDENT TO 60 TO FRANCE NEXT MONTH Leaves Early in December and Will Be First Presi- dent to Visit Europe. MRS. WILSON WILL
 ALSO GO ABROAD Secretary Lansing Will Head the American
 Commissioners.

Washington, Nov. 1s-President Wilson will go to France early in December to take part in the discus sion and settlement of the main fea- lures of the treaty of peace. His decision to accept the invitation of the allied premiers was made known last night in a formal statement from the White House. The President plans to sail immediately after the opening Of the regular session of congress on Dec 2. How long he will remain abroad Is not known. He has indi- cated that 1t Is not his present in tention to stay throughout the session Of the conference, but since the dele gates probably cannot be assembled until late in December he will be ab- sent from the United States for sev- eral weeks at least
 MT. Wilson will be the first Presi- dent to visit Europe and also the first to attend a peace conference for the settlement of issues growing out of war in which the United States took part He regards his presence as necessary in order to obviate the manifest disadvantage of discussion by cable in determining the greater outlines of the final treaty.
 Accompanying the President will be delegates who will sit as the repre- sentatives of tAe United State. throughout the conference. The names of these delegates soon will be announced. Secretary of State Lansing will head the American com rnissioners and other members prob ably will include Col. p. M. House who Is now representing the govern. ment in the supreme war council al Versailles; Elihu Root, former secre. tary of state and Louis D. Brandels associate justice of the Supreme Court
 No announcement of the plans fol fhe Presidents trip has been made He is expected, however, to make th'
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-19
BAND PLAYS THE
 MARSElLLAISE IN UNTER DEN LINDEN
For First Time French Hymn is Heard in Streets
 of Berlin Unchecked.

Berlin, Thursday, Nov. 14, via Am sterdam-(By the Associated Press)- For the first time since the founding of the German empire the Marsellaise was played by a German band head ing a procession down Unter den Linden today.
 Present indications are that saner counsels will dictate governmental policy in Germany. The converting of the constituent assembly is being urged in diplomatic and political quarters not identified with the pres ent cabinet on the sole ground that it will facilitate peace negotiations.
 It is believed that Hugo Haase, sec- retary for foreign affairs, and Will helm Dittmann secretary of demobi- lization transport. justice and health, are receding from the attitude that the new republic is to be purely so- cialistic. The more moderate mem- bers of the government are not dis posed to rigidly exclude Bourgeoisie elements from the government. Dr. Karl Liebknecht, the leader of the Radicals, apparently is deserted by his former colleagues.
 Secretary Haase said today:
 At present we are devoting our ef forts solely to urgent questions. Every hour produces new problems As a result of an attack on police headquarters and resistance by tn; police to soldiers, sixteen member of the police force have been execut | ed. The police complained that theJ | had been kept in ignorance of the | progress of the revolution by higher | officials, who deserted or hid wher | the headquarters were attacked.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-19
ADMIT TANKS TURNED
 TIDE OF WAR
Eagerly Seek News of Ger many From U. $. Army
 of Occupation.

With the American Army Northeast of verdun, Monday, Nov. 1S.---(By The Associated Press.) s.)---German off, cers who met the American forces at Bouligny today were eager to hear about the latest developments in Ger many. They say that news has been kept from them and that for days prior to the signing of the arntsticH they had heard no details of what wa going on.
 Lieutenant William Schmidt, one of the German officers, toBf the Ameri- cans their entrance into the war un- questionab1y turned the tide against Germany. In his opinion there would have been a different story to tell if America had kept out. He said the Germans generally did not hold a grudge against America or Americans although some blamed the Americans foI' their defeat.
 With the arrival of the Third Di- vision at Confans at 4 o'clock on Sun day afternoon church and school bells were rung and the civilians turned out to welcome the Americans. The mayor end village officials arranged a reception for. the American officers Condans is damaged but little.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-19
PROCL PLANTATION
 OF HUNGARIAN
 REPUBLIC MADE

Copenhagen. Nov. 19-Formal pro- clamation of the Hungarian republic was made on Sunday, according to q Buda Pest despacth received here. Archduke Joseph took the oath of allegiance to the new government after Count Michael Karolyi. presi- dent of the Hungarian national coun- cil had made a speech. He declared that he, personally had great sym pathS with the peoples government
 Basel Monday, Nov. 1S.---Foreign Minister Bauer, of the German Aus trian government, has sent an ad- dress to President Wilson, confirming the proclamation of the Aus trian republic and expressing the hope that President Wilson, in accordance with his principles, support the ef- forts of Germans in Austria to effect a union with Germany. He points out that this is the same supporting the rights of the Poles Italians and Jugo- S1avs to unite with netherlands out side of Austria-Hungary.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-19
LSKEvIKI
 RENEW ATTACK
 ON AMERICANS
After Heavy Bombardment Stormed Position But
 Were Repulsed.

Archangel, Wednesday Nov. 13- Bolsheviki forces have resumed their attacks against the American and British positions at Tulgas on the Dvina river They have been repuls- ed with severe losses.
 On the morning of November Il, after heavy bombardment from their gunboats and barges in the riv- CT. the Bolsheviki infantry stormed the allied barbed wire .entangIements and succeeded temporarily in reach ing the gun supplements of the Ca- nadian artillery.
 Washington, Nov. 19-Another days march of the American Third Army into territory evacuated by the Germans was reported today by Gen. eral Pershing in his communique for Monday. The despatch follows:
 ''The Third Army continued it's ad- vance today into the territory evacu- ated by the enemy.
 "On the left crossing ,ne fSeIgfau frontier our troops occupied Virton ard by evening had reached Etalle and St. Leger. Between the Chiers and the Meselle, they passed through Spincourt and the important railroad centers of Longuyon and Conflans.
 "At the close of the day they en- tered the historic French fortress of Longwy situated at the junction o1 the boundaries of France, Belgium and Luxemburg. Further south they have occupied Audun-le-Roman and the town of Briey, the center of the great iron district of Lorraine"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-19
ARMY OF
 OCCUPATION NOW
 MOVING FORWARD
Enemy Abandoned Large Stores of Arms and Am
 nunition in Retreat.

Paris, Monday, Nov. 1S-Progress by French troops advancing to occupy territory west of the Rhine is traced in the official statement issued at the war office tonight. The statement fol- lows:
 Our troops continue their march this morning and are being received with growing enthusiasm by the pop- ulations of the occupied regions. The enemy has abandoned enormous uuan- titles of material locomotives, railroad cars, automobiles and magazines of all sorts Thousands of French, Russian, English and Italian prisoners are en- tering our lines from German prisons. Their condition is indescribable.
 "In Belgium we have passed the railroad running between Beaurain and FIorenvi1le. Further east we have reached the line of Hoffagne, Bertrix and Straimont. Our troops also are in the Jamoigne region south of Neuf Chateau.
 "In Lorraine we have occupied St. arie-aux-Chesnes. on the south bank of the Med river. and are on the road toward St. Avoid. We are in the re- slOl O1 IH0 LSlShtS O4 lHV Aoddl' Oul troops have made solemn entry into Saarburg, Dieuse and Mohrangan.
 Tn Alsace we have crossed Col Saverne and have installed our ad- vance guards at the gates of Wasseln- heih and Molsheim. Farther south we are in the proximity of the Rhine from north of Neu Bresach as far as the Swiss border.
 ''The people of the occupied regions do not cease to give our troops touch- ing evidences of their love for France"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-19
TOMPKINS CLAIMS CITY HAMMERED
 BRIDGE BUILDING
Brings Actions in Superior Court Amounting to $24O,-
 GOO Damages.
SAY PLAN CHANGES
 DELAYED THE WORK
City Cancelled Contracts for Washington Ave. and
 Grand St. Bridges.

Allegations that a frequent change of plans, absence of the consulting engineer from the city, faulty plans, and employment of five different res ident engineers hampered E. Devoe Tompkins, Inc, so that 1t could not expeditiously perform it's contract on the Grand street bridge, are. made in the action which was placed on trial before Judge Frank D. Hafnes in the Superior court against the city of Bridgeport. Damages of $200,OCO are claimed in this case, and a similar suit alleging loss of profit of BPS, 725 for cancellation of the contract for the East Washington avenue bridge is also being tried at the same time. Damages of $40,0O0 are claimed in the latter suit.
 On the part of the city there is a general denial of most of the claims of the Tompkins corporation, and al lega tiors that work was not promptly commenced, sufficient force was not secured, and competent foreman was not placed in charge. The city al- leges it was justified in terminating the contract owing to the unwarrant- ed delay upon the part of the Tomp- kins corporation.
 Contracts for the construction of the Grand sereet and East East Wash ington avenue bridges were made May | 16 1916, the. Grand street bridge tc cost $23O,717 and the East Washington aveneue bridge to cost $143,625. Both bridges, according to the contract were to be completed by September 1 1917. The Grand street bridge has not yet been completed, and the East i Washington avenue bridge has not been commenced. The contractors blame dhe city for this situation 1T both cases, while the city alleges the contractors are at fault.
 A counter claim to- the claim fol damages is made by the city in it: answer, but will not be pressed at the present hearing because as neither
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-19
SOLF WANTS TO CONTROL RICH
 ALSACE MINES Asks That Terms Be Fur ther Modified and Old Boundaries to Hold. ASKS ABOUT
 DOZEN POINTS Including General Free Use of Rhine for Transport
 Purposes.

London, Monday, Nov. 1s-Ger- tice modified so that she can have intercourse with the territory on the left bank of the Rhine as before the armistice, Dr. Solf the foreign secre- tary, says in a wireless despatch re- ceived here. The message Is ad- dressed to Governments of the United States, Great Britain, France and Italy.
 In view of the close relations be- tween the country west of the Rhine and the remainder of Germany, the preservation of which is necessary ito the continued peaceful develop ment of Germany" Dr. solf asks the modification of some dozen points concerning this region.
 For instance, he asks permission for German owners to expleits-as heretofore the coal, potash and iron ore mines and the general free use of the Rhine for transport within the old boundaries of the German Elm pire
 The foreign secretary also asks per mission for free navigation by way of Rotterdam and the coast for the provisioning of Germany; the con tinuation of industrial pursuits on the left bank of the Rhine for the use of the remainder of the Germans and free railway traffic in occupied terri tory.
 The old frontier of the empire, in cluding Luxemburg, pr. Solf suggests is to be regarded as the customs boundary and custom duties are to be levied by Germany. Dr. Solf declares that without these notifications Germany will advance toward more or less Bolshevist condi- iContinued on Page Ten.)