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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-02-14
FEW DEATHS OF AMERICANS IN.
FRANCE.

1t is beloved that America has
about 100000 soldiers in France.
They have been gathered hurriediy
from every quarter OF the United
states and transported to a land un-
der conditions which might be ex-
pected to prove uncond ucive to good
health. They are living in cline
unlike that to which they all their
lives have been accustomed. and must
subsist upon food ard water provid-
ed in ways avs; strange e to their past
decimate the ranks of the American
soldiery and at rate out OF pr0oor-
ton to the mOrtuary record OF nor
NAL times and conditions.
However, nothing of the kind is
resulting from Americas occupancy
of a portion of the French war front.
On the contrary mt ., only ~ about %n! two
ported. Few of these are casualties
Of wars engagements, for as yet the
American forces have had little to
do with the actual fighting. The
death rate, all told, is less, however,
than that obtaining in the average
community of 100000
population.
happen when hundreds of thousands
We turn away from dwelling upon
the possibilities which are suggested.
Now, however, we know that they
are safer than when they were at
of themselves, they are being aided
in the task, by their fellows through
an oversight never before known,
and their real needs are being pro-
vided for with care and wisdom
heretofore not thought capable of,
being exercised. In consequence, a
surprisingly small! number of berths
our army in the European war. No
one need fear for the welfare of
soldier SO far as the environments of
affect him.-St. Joe Gazette (
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-02-14
Notice of Special school Election.

Public notice is hereby given that
a special election of the Independent
School District of Van Vert No. 2,
county, Iowa, will be held on the
18th day of March. 1918, within the
said Independent School District, at
the office building of NJ F. Thomp-
son in Van Vert, Decatur county,
Iowa, from one o'clock p. m. until
Z O'Clock p m. and at said election
there will be submitted to the vot-
ers of said Independent school dis
trict. to be by them voted upon the
following propositions:
Shall the Independent School Dis
trict of Van Vert No. Long Creek
township. Decatur county, Iowa, is
thousand dollars 1921, 00O) for the
purpose of constructing and equiv
ping a new school house.
At which time and place all the
voters Of said Independent School
District are hereby notified to ap-
pear.
This notice is given by order of
the school board of directors pur-
suant to sufficient petition with
the requisite signatures in accord
ance with section 2S2O-d j ct seq,
of the Supplement Of the Code of
Iowa, 1913.
Dated this 4th day of February,
1918, at Van Vert. Iowa.
NJ E. Boatman,
26-4t Secretary Board of Directors.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-02-14
A YEAR OF UNRESTRICTED SUB.
MARINE WARFARE.

We are now entering upon the
second year of unrestricted U-boat
warfare. One year ago Germany be-
gan its program era Of aestrufti9n It It
the outside should. reach England,
and it was the job of the submarine
to sink every vessel laden with sup
plies. Moreover, there was to be a
program of "shrecklichket" that
would scare the world into submis )
sion. What has been the result?
The New York Sun presents this
summary:
In one year 50 American vessels
have been sunk, not all by subma-
rines, some by mines and raiders.
Their gross tonnage was LOCI. a
serious, but not vital, item in the
loss is much more than offset by
Austrian vessels of 6S6,494 gross
tons. We have, however, lost more
than 800 lives. In addition, 42e
ships of mere than 100000 GROSS
tons which We're building in Ameri-
can shilyards have been reGnisition
ss4 more ships. Vessels already
afloat to the number OF 1893, of over
$500 tons dead weight capacity
apiece, have been taken over by the
government. We have also taken
for foreign account "a ships.
Since Great Britain normally car
ries three-quarters Of the wold's
trade in her ships, and since Ger
eddy against Great Britain, that ma
tons losses are of the highest i'm
portance. They are stated to have
been 1893 vessels for the year up
to and including the week ending
Jan. %. OF these 1853 vessels were
of about 1000 tons. Figures OF
tonnage, sunk have never peen re-
vealed, but it may be said that TAX
ing into account of new ships in
British yards, there is no present
prospect that the U-boats will be
able to force decision OF the war.
The French and Italian losses are
estimated at less than 100000
tons. What Germany has lost by
be measured in money or tonnage.
First of all it has brought. the Unit,
ed States into the war, and that will
certainly prove Germanys undoing.
And while we are preparing to pour
a steady stream OF men into the ield,
Germany is suffering tremendously
from the embargo order OF President
Wilson which made it. Impossible for
neuti ais. to export food into Germany
anu lcpASi!iSu tlCll ONH SeSi 90 - oAia
the United States. The results of
this order have been staggering and
the effect is continuing. 1t is some
thing from which there can be no
means of recovery unless Russia
not only makes separate. peace,
but establishes condition of politi-
cal and economic stability which
would permit the expectation of large
quantities of food into Germany.
That possibility is more than re-
mote.
The second year of unrestricted
warfare should see the crisis reach
ed and passed. Maybe this has al
ready been done. At any rate, when
the plumbers of this war are summed
up by the historians, the U-bOat cam
paign will be at the top of the col
umn in large letters.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-02-14
Notice OF Referees Sale.

BY virtue of an order of sale di-
rected to the undersigned referee,
from the Clerk of the District Court
of Decatur County. Iowa. on de-
ist day Of November, 1917, in favor
against Nora Sutherlin Cation ct al
for the partition of the real estate
named and described in plaintiff s
petition, will on the 18th day of
highest bidder the following real es-
vi; The East Y of Southeast ", Of
Northwest quarter. The North Alt
acres of West u of Southwest n Of
Northeast quarter; the South 1888
acres of the Southwest "A of South.
s Ssst Of Of fuaft Of gu
east quarter West of Grand River;
the East Il of Northeast a Of
Southwest quarter; the South " of
the Northwest a of Southeast quar-
ter; the West II of Northwest a
of Northwest n of Southeast quar-
e eer the the WEST Of
IA of Southeast quarter OF Section
%, Township So, Range 26 West
5th P. NJ in Decatur county, Iowa,
containing 144.06 acres more or less.
Terms Of the sale will be made on
date of sale.
Said sale to take place in front of
the court house door in Leon, Iowa,
at the hour of 2 p. IN. o'clock of
said day, when and where due at
tendance will be given by the under
signed.
Dated at Leon, Iowa, this 18th day
of January, 1918.
Stephen Varga,
Referee.
The above farm is known as the
], E. Sutherlin farm in Bqrrell
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-02-14
DON'T BE 4 "CLACKER."

In the current issue of Golfers
v eokiy appears an article anent
some war time problems right here
at home. The article deals with
THE Clacker," by which is meant
that person who sits about the COM
ally "clacks" of the horrors of war
fare, of the dangers in our military
cantonments, of the indignities to
which our boys are being SUBJECTED,
of the inefficient manner in winch
tie war is being conducted and so
on ad infinitum.
And it is true, just as the author
you give utterance to one OF these
lust as surely as though you were
CARRYING a musket for her armies,
for you are aiding in spreading q
gospel of unrest and falsehood and
are playing directly into the hands
of the kaiser.
shoulder to the wheel and push,
don't retard progress by dragging
along behind. The boys in the camps
are being well cared for, most of
hem in much better shape than they
would be at home. The death rate
in the camps is probably lower than
it is right here in Leon. With
svery report of death in camp a
sniveling whine arises from the Ger
man propagandists-the ''clackers'
and yet it is inconceivable that in
bunch of $4,000 men, such as
here are, in each of these camps.
here should be no deaths. Can you
imagine city of that size without
death? :,
Washington was criticized and all
mt made to resign. Lincoln was
.yiIiified and cursed. Every war
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-02-14

1t is the opinion of the Washing
ton Star, after close range obser-
walton of the political machines at
the capital, that any attempt by
either party to play politics will in
evitably fail for the simple reason
that the president is COMMANDMENTS
chief IF the army and navy, and as
such is charged with the leading re-
sponsibility for prosecuting the war;
and as such is entitled to the sup
port of both parties.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-02-14

Tie total value of all agricultural
Year ye "a; According to in from the
department Of agriculture, was s13,-
5S0,76S,00O ard OF the livestock
products $5,S33 ,3S6.599. Here we
have $19,443, S49,3SO OF new wealth
created on the farms of this country,
sufficient, in all probability. to pay
our war expenses for year, without
regard to the products of the mines,
forests and factories.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-02-14

"How much would it add to the
availability of the farm in Iowa if
we had today great thoroughfares
serviceable for trucks?" asks the Des
Moines Register. "How much are
we losing because we are wholly de-
pendent upon railroads for our sup
plies, and for the shipment of our
products? What promise is there
that the railroads can care for the
growing business of the United
States?''
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-02-14

Leaders of both political parties
are considering plans for an active
campaign to offset the rising tide OF
Socialism. No one in either party
underestimate the significance OF
the Socialist movement, whic'- it IL
generally conceded, is receiving inn
netus from the tendencies, bred by
the times. The prevailing disposi-
ton is to go after the Socialist men
ace, under party auspices, but along
educational and argumentative lines.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-02-14

BY an overwhelming vote the Ken
lucky legislature ratified the federal
prohibition amendment, but this ac-
ton will not eliminate the prohibi-
ton issue, for the legislature has al
so decided to submit it to the voters
as state issue at the election. next
november.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-02-14
Notice of Appointment of Admins
traitor.


In the District Court Of the State
of Iowa, in and for Decatur County.
In Probate.
In the matter of the estate Of
William Guy Flora, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned has been appointed and
has qualified as administrator of the
estate Of William Guy Flora late of
Decatur County, Iowa, deceased.
All persons in any manner indebted
make payment to the undersigned;
and those having claims against said
deceased or his estate will present
them in manner and form as by law
required, for allowance and pay
ment.
Dated this 9Th day of February.
A. D., 1918.
26-3t Administrator of said estate
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-02-14

United States produces almost
one-half Of the worlds output Of
silver, which is about 172 100000
ounces q year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-02-14
Subscription Rates.

Advertising Rates.
display Advertising, special Sec
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RESOLUTIONS of Respect 80. $500
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tees, where admission or en-
tertainment fee is charged
per line -. -. -. &c
We are glad to publish any and
al church or society notices, but
please don't confound news notices
With advertising locals. Correspon-
tents are cautioned not to include
.hey are authorized and paid for, and
Il possible remittance for same
should accompany the notice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-02-14

26-3t Administrator Of said estate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-02-14

LEON CHAPTER No. 352 Q. r. g.
Meets regularly End Monday each
.suenth. Visiting members cordially
Invited.
Mrs. Mary Foxworthy, w.
Mrs. Marion Woodland, Sec.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-02-14
MASONIC DIRECTORY.

LEON CHAPTER No. 33, r. A. N
Meets regularly End WednesdA.
i each month. Transient brethres
s.sordially invited.
s1rancis Varga, w. A. Pousn,
Sec. H.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-02-14

Washington was criticized and all
9ut made to resign. Lincoln was
yillifed and cursed. Every war
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-31
BRITISH ELECTION OUTCOME
SURPRISES FRENCH RADICALS
Conservative Press Predicts That II
VIII Mean "Strong
Peace.1

PARIS. December 3O-The outcome
OF the British elections has made an
immense impression upon the French
public. Though the success of Lloyd
been foreseen. it was believed that the
lahorites would carry about 100 seats,
prospect which caused great rejoic-
Ing among the French radicals.
conservative press to predict a Strong
peace" This view corresponds with
the attitude OF the same organs to-
ward the recent American congress
they declared would render President
Wilson's task more difficult than ever.
Assuredly after such election re-
turns Lloyd George will never allow
any idealism to interfere with the Eng
lish victory, particularly as regards
foreign editor OF the Echo de Paris.
This phrase takes on special signi-
hcance in connection with a cabled
ee-eolumn interview with Josephus
Daniels, printed on the same page. in
which the American Secretary Of the
Navy explains why the United States
plans building the greatest navy in
radical press finds consolation in
series of views:
1. That the British Voters were In
toXicated by victory.
2. That the British soldiers did not
8. That the new parliamentary major
lily will not follow Lloyd Georges
lead permanently.
1t It is ga, a matter of common know
soldiers refused to vote. writing on the
ballots, Send US home first" Their
idea appears to be that they would
exercise greater influence by speaking
Freely with their neighbors at home
than by marking the ballots while still
the field.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-31
COUNT BENTINCK WOUL D BE
HAPPY TO BE RID OF GUESTS
solution OF Situation May he Found In
FORMER kaiser Renting House
for Himself.
[By Associated Press.l

AMSTERDAM. December so.-It is
an open secret that Count Bentinck,
at whose castle former Emperor VIII
liam Is stopping. would not be dis
pleased with the departure OF his
guest, according to the Wageningen
correspondent Of the Nieu Van Den
Dag.
Even in the house of his host the ex-
Emperor has all the honors shown him
which he formerly claimed. This. the
dent at meals which are taken with
the counts family and to which the
some times invited. Ths The formep ru hee
Is always regarded and treated as the
ch lee hg fnro on these hse occasions
from nervousness. 1t also is pointed
out; which does not make intercourse
Of his own. the correspondent thinks
many persons would consider it a happy
solution.
The correspondent adds it is believed
m n the neighborho9d that the Castle De
Herr Hohenzollern.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-31
CASUALTY LISTS SHOW
628, WITH 14s DEAD
'Thirty-Two Are Reported Killed in
Action, and Twenty-Five
Died of Wounds.
47s ARE WOUNDED SEVERELY
Five Died OF Accident and Other
Causes, While Six Others Are
Listed as Missing in Action-Vir-
ginia and North Carolina Figures.

lists gwen gu, today ss''s by tho commit, @e
IN Public Information show total OF
n action. 50: died OF Wounds. 20: died
q accident and other causes. s. died OF
ng in action g. The virginia and North
"a rolna names follow:
KILLED IN ACTION.
Long, s-D DIED = SE h RisESsEi y
Dowdy. Percy G.: shaw6oro. q. G
Harris l,saTis. Eabers H.; Mn Cap Virginia.
WALTON Robert: Elm CITY. 4. c.
Webb. Eddie: jackson. y. C.
N'''' W aotNS NpF sEy Haal \ c
Gwathmcy. Lomax; Norfolk. Va.
ciibourne. James A.: Norfolk. Va.
Rush. Kemp B.: AiesanGTia. va va
Lloyd. Thomas G.: Boyce. Va.
. Mitchell. Edwin PREGNANT: Burlington
n Moor. cha,;ss w, North TaSswel!. Va.
Anderson. John F.: oriskany. VA va
Collins. Emerson; EseryiIie. Va.
Ramey. s@ sssRn M pnnrsnnon Va
TMSisy wa'eJ uI r.: IisxnGton Va
Brown. Herschei: Bedford. Va.
R R}nS Ro, Mack IN hi..aksr. n. c.
:, Ward. Haywood Ii: Charlotte County
Xtkisson. William H.. :" Risismo md Va.
Foster. Tom: Cumberland. Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-31
Per,on.l ,nd C.n.roI

The Rev. w. Q. Gordon. the new pas
tor of Memorial NJ. e. Church in this
city. who has been Ill, is improving.
and expects soon to enter on his
charge. Meanwhile the Rev. L. V. Car
son, the retiring pastor, who was sent
to Asbury Church. Richmond, has been
dividing his time between the two
churches
DR.. r. A. Martin. the city health Of
hcer, reports forty-six new cases Of
influenza for Sunday, a slight increase
as compared with previous days The
disease Is confined to certain areas, and
favorable.
The fire department has recently
been called out several times-day and
nightly false alarms sent in by some
unknown malicious person.
Many social entertainments and
dances are scheduled for this week at
which officers and soldiers from Camp
Lee Will be guests.
The. funeral OF Victor Lewis Dass!y
who died on December 20. and whose
body has been held in Morriss & SONS
morgue ever since, awaiting instruc-
lions from relatives, took place this af-
ternoon with service conducted by the
Rev. j. A. Mcclure, and burial in
Blandford Cemetery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-31
BROTHER AND SISTER DIE
SAME DAY FROM INFLUENZA
Prince George County Home DoubIy
Bcreaved by Visitation OF
Epidemic.

PETERSBURG. VA. December 3d.
The sad case Of the death of broth
err and sister within an hour of each
other, is reported from Prince George
County Harvey Warthan, aged eigh-
teen years, died yesterday afternoon OF
influenza, and in less than an hour his
sister. Miss Mamie Warthan, aged fif-
teen years. succumbed to the same
disease They were children of Mr.
and Mrs. George Warthan, of near
Cummings Store The double funeral
VII! take place tomorrow afternoon
Mrs. Bessie A. Davis and her hus-
within short time of each other the
latter part of last week and the re-
mains of both were this afternoon
bus, Ga. for burial Mrs Davis was
the first to die and her husband sue
cumbed while her body was being pre-
pared Tor burial. Both died Of pneu-
monia, following influenza
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-31
HOW BUSINESS WORLD
VIEWS UNCERTAIN FUTURE
United Stntcu Chamber of Commerce
Issucs Report ForecastlnE Vol
umc OF Foreign Trade.
IBy AssocIated Prcss.l

by Associated freSS.l
WASHINGTON. December 30.-The
dominant note in the story Of general
conditions. to-day is the calm and col
lected manner in which the business
world views the uncertain future
which lies ahead. said 4 report on gem
eral business conditions made by the
United states Chamber of Commerce
committee IN statistics and STANDARDS.
The report made public says:
There are all sorts Of forecasts as
to the nature and volume OF business
during the next six months" said the
report. But this seems to be the
most popular prophecy: a period of
intermediate length working Itself out
by common sense and forethought to n
far better era and greater prosperity
than ever has been our portion In the
past In this forecast the volume of
foreign trade plays large share.
The report says there Is widespread
feeling that there must be suc. reau-
1ustments Of prices as Will bring them
to a lower level, assuring stabilizat,on
OF prices and purchasing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-31
,ssriou. Situation at orph,n,-.

se 1aNtGHBURG. VA. December 30
Es yeniS 6 Shiidren at the Lynchburg
suenza and one death Josephine Cor
CON. aged fifteen. thirteen years a resi-
oe,hs OF d, the Institution, is dead there
100 cases inside the city the seYeotv
cases at the orphanage being in The
county County and me not included in the city
aae re- re rne situation at the orphan
per OF the little girls are very in
0 t,an t ten Of the Inmates OF the institu
Ton nave thus far escaped the epide-
per per or women volunteers are assisting
the institution in caring for the sick.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-31
WANTS PROVINCE BACK
Chinn Asks Return OF Territory Re
tnkcn by Jnpnn From
Germany.
LRy Assoclated prcss1

BY Associated Prcss1
NEW, YORK. December 30.-Chlna
will ask of the peace conference the
return of kiao Chow. the former Ger
man controlled province captured by
japanese early in the war. and n re-
adjustment OF international trade rela-
tions to place China on an equal plane
with other nations. Lu Cheng- Chang.
Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs and
head OF his country's peace commission,
declared on his arrival here to-day on
the way to Paris.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-31
CONSTANTINOPLE SUFFERS
SERIOUS CONGREGATIONS
News Dispatch Links Them With Dis
turbnncex of Political
Character.

LONDON. December 3O-Disturb-
ances at Constantinople continue and
great fires have broken out in the Par
makkapol quarter of Pera, across the
Golden Horn from the city proper. and
In the suburb of kadi Keui. according
to adyices from Athens. The Turkish
Chamber OF Deputies is reported to
have dissolved as result OF opposition
from Young Turk deputies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-31
FaEmsr. to Meet January ?.

n nne Saate once Of the Farmers Edu-
winding up. the affairs Of the year and
is ready for the convention which
me, mere January q. The past year
local unions and membership and Bed
FORD County now leads the State in
members members The annual meeting Of the
h ere OF 90, OF the State Union will be
January 6. Hoi
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-31
At the Movies

BIJOU-"Good-D BILL"
d ID l. o N-EIsie Ferguson, In
"Iienrt Of the Wild"
COLON1AI-wil1inm Fnrnum. In
"The Rainbow Trail"
ISIS-'rhe Romnncc Of Tnrnnn."
nLUEBIRD-"Thc Great Victory,
Wilson or the Knixcr."
VICTOR Norma TnImndEe, In
"rhe Heart OF wetOnn."
Observation-Disclosures"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-31
Toll Gates VIII D,.,n,

HiNCHBURG. VA, Decemhar On
the me- emsnts have been completed for
A@he eass'b bst% OF the toll gates on the
CLIFFORD. on January /. and a HiSer and
tSe ee , me three gates Will disappear. a,
the s stn1troa sghis becomes a part Of
taineS I bY s syst s,n Of roads to be main
l asto, Is to be part OF the Danville ms
al HIGHWAY. which is eSpected 70
H I fSUmpiet So, during 1915. The State
CONNECTING links in Amherst CANT, the ,e
c cae Neis0n County line and ths'neo
to givs l eonnen n Nelson County so as
! gased now in resurfacing the Amherst
a p,kf fbs so that 1t will be able as soon
ta th me weather opens in the spring
me me Nelson County work. by whieb
LINE LINE there VIII be upwards of 100 CON.
Vlcts available for this Improvement
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-31
!. Jester May BE Candidate.
!LYNcHBURG VA Decon,ho. .,

LYNCHBURG. VA, December 40
Although he continues 70 withhold his
announcement 1t Is generally believed
In Lynchburg that Mayor Royston
Jester; Jr, VIII shortly announce his
candidacy for the nomination January
lS in the primary to succeed former
Congressman Carter Glass from the
Sixth District.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-31
Roam okc Schools Reop.n.

ROANOKE. VA, December 30
Public schools reopened here to-day.
marking the complete removal OF the
influenza ban imposed by the health
board on December II. Health an.
thorittes believe that the epidemic in
this city Is now under control.