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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-25

They come to Leon with an enviable
record, both as successful workers
and good friends and neighbors, and
we cordially welcome them in our
community.
Mr.. Flannery is young man., a
native Illinoisan and of Irish de-
scent, with faculty for making
friends that appeals to every one,
and. is brimming over with optimism
and enthusiasm. He doesn't know
the meaning of the word fail. His
faith is SO strong that his appeal to
an audience wins out. With Mrs.
Flannery's companionship and aid,
we predict one OF the most success
full years in the history of the
church, under his leadership. He is
a self-made man, having worked his
own way through college, prior to
entering the ministry. Incidentally
the spiritual and literary sides Of
college were not all the ones that
appealed to him for he was promi-
rent in athletics, ranking as the
best wrestler in college during his
time there. His parents were Ken
tuckians, and his pleasant, quiet
manners and softly modulated voice
evidence his southern paternity. He
appreciates the beautiful in life and
in nature.
He was converted early in life and
is man of God; real benediction
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-25
Seed Corn Test Laboratory Estai-
lishetl at Leon.

Owing to the very great need OF a
testing station to test seed corn for
farmers in this vicinity, county
agent Deal has established a testing
station upstairs in the brick build
ing on the east side of the square,
where seed corn will be tested sclen-
tifically for farmers. Tests made
show that in many cases corn which
has been picked as good seed, will
not not test SO per cent. It only costs
a cent an ear to have seed corn
tested, and no farmer can afford to
take any chances with his seed corn
this year. A large amount OF seed
corn has already been brought in to
be tested
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-25
Better Order Your Coal,

received by the Biddison Coal &
States Fuel Administration under
date of April Is, 1918, and is self
explanatory:
Biddison Coal & Grain Co.,
Leon, Iowa.
The Federal Fuel Administration
has placed your town and trading
territory into zone where nothing
but Iowa coal can be sold this year.
Iowa mines are being organized to
handle the enormous load which
government regulations has put up
on them. To get you coal for the
year, to insure your usual tonna8a,
and to prevent if possible coal
famine next winter.
Summer Deliveries are Imperative.
Last year Iowa produced 9,O49,-
SOC tons, the largest coal production
known. With the government com.
eastern Goals formerly shipped you,
Iowa this year must produce 12.-
100000 tons. Year around produc-
ton and delivery are necessary or
you will experience COAL FAMINE
THIS WINTER.
Under government regulation the
fuel trade is organized to meet your
OSIldnuS DuL 1OO M OoI So-OI EIAN
ATE. Fully one-half of your ton
mage must be shipped during the
summer months. Your customers
must cooperate with you by order
ing now. They must commence
storing now for the winter. There
will be no reduction in the price.
Nothing can be saved by waiting and
delay means famine.
Won't you urge your newspapers
to place the matter squarely before
their readers? Information will be
sent them from time to time. Ask
them to use it. Cooperate with
them. Unless something is done and
done soon, THERE WILL BE NO
COAL. Mines must be going, or
miners will leave the field. | must
look to you for your part in the dis
tribution of available coal 1t is
your patriotic and business duty to
aid stand ready to help you in
any way.
Very truly yours,
IT,, D. F. Cushing
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-25
Installed New Print Dryer.

Cherrington's of course. installed
the past week in their photo de-
velopipg department a new Majestic
print dryer, the latest dryer on the
their facilities for turning out pic
lures, as the machine is capable of
drying 500 photo prints an hour, SO
they can deliver pictures in much
shorter time after they are printed
than. heretofore. Mr.. CherringtOn
hasAkorked up an extensive business
in developing and printing. receiving
many large mail orders from all ov-
er the country, and his work ranks
with the best.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-25
Newt Sankey Died in Nevada Satur.
day.

Newt Sankey. son of E.. J. Sankey,
of this city died in a hospital at
Ely, Nevada, last Saturday after a
short illness with pneumonia. Newt
was Al years old, and had resided
for many years in the west. having
extensive mining interests at Ophir,
Colorado. No news OF his illness
this this city city until the telegram came an
nouncing his death. His body. is
expected to arrive in Leon Friday
or Saturday and the funeral will be
held at 2 O'Clock Sunday afternoon
at the home of E. ]. Sankey.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-25
Snow Was Worth = Million.

The big snow which fell all over
Decatur county last Friday and Sat-
urday was worth a million dollars to
the farmers of Decatur county. for
it was the greatest thing ever for
wheat, oats and meadows. The
snow fell most of the day on Satur-
day. and It is estimated that from
fourteen to- twenty inches fell, but
1t all melted -end went into the
ground and did not run on. Every
farmer has. been wearing big
smile since the snow came.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-25
Will Exceed $5OO,OOO.

While county chairman A. L..
Ackerley has not received complete
reports from all the townships IN
the subscriptions to the Third Lib
erty Loan in Decatur county will ex-
ceed a half million dollars. The
sale has not yet closed, and Friday
has been set aside by President Will
son for everybody to push up on the
purchase of Liberty Bonds. Deca-
tur county has record to be proud
of, but let's make it as big as pos
sih1o
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-25
Liberty Loan Payments.

All full payments for Third Lib
erty Loan Bonds should be made to
your bank by May 1st All bonds
that are to be registered must be
paid for In full.
The second payment Of 2O%
should be paid on all Coupon Bonds
bought on the government plan by
bank ample time to get their re-
mittance to the Federal Reserve
Bank BY the date payments are due.
All coupon bonds can be paid for
in full on any date payments are due
with interest to that date. -
"A. L. Ackerley,
s1 County Chairman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-25
Correspondents Take Notice:

Some of our correspondents tn-
suppers and other public entertain
merts in their items. Please re-
member that all such matters afe
paid advertising and do not eene
them in unless they are authorizes
and will be paid for. Count st1
per line for all such items.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-25
Gasoline Going Up.

The price of gasoline in Leon was
increased two cents gallon the
first of the week, being now % cents
per gallon. At Des Moines 1t was
on it will soon be cheaper to ride
on the train or walk. *
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-25
Program for Teachers COnfero0c0
Saturday Morning.

Teaching of History in Relation
to Patriotism, supt. n; =. Hayes.
Swisher. General discussion.
The delinquent Child and tho
Home, Supt, o. M. Gass, Miss Julia
C. Grady, Miss Frances Swope.
General discussion.
The Function of the School in tha
War Crisis, Supt. A. NJ Carmiehael,
Miss Blanche Monroe, Mrs. Selma
Smith. General discussion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-25
Elijah Spencer Diefi Monday.

who n'yan was brought from Clarinda to
the home of his daughter, Mrs,
Turpen, at Mt. Ayr last week, pass
ed away Monday morning at IL
O'Clock. The funeral was held yes
|terday at Davis City. An obituary
will he published next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-25
The New Pastor of the Christian
Church.

The Christian church. of Leon,
has secured the Rev. Grover Flan-
merry as pastor for the coming year
and he has already taken up the
Mrs. Flannery are lat home in the
Merwin cottage in north Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-25
For Clerk of the District Court.

l will be a candidate for tha dem
ocratic nomination for clerk of the
district court, subject to the will of
the voters at the June primary.
Charles Kelley,
Richland Township.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-25
For Sheriff.

will be a candidate for the DEM
ocratic nomination of sheriff for
second term, subject to the will of
the voters at the June primary.
John A. Fulton,
Leon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-25
Eden Center school Report.

Those neither absent or tardy'
during the first month: katherine
and William LattA
Those neither absent or tardy
during the second month: Rather
inc Latta and Helen Minor.
CapitOla M. Robson, Teacher
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-25
For County Auditor.

l will be a candidate for the dem
ocratic nomination for county audi
tor, subject to the will of the vot-
ers at the June primary.
Ern Meter,
Garden Grove Township.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-25
Alumni. Attention!

There will be a meeting of the
Leon Alumni at the Civic League
rooms. Thursday evening. April 25,j
7:S0 to discuss the annual banquet
Mrs. Fred Teale, President
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-25
For Recorder.

will be candidate for the dem
ocratic nomination for county re-
corder, subject to the will Of the
voters at the June primary.
George w. Sanger,
Leon township
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-25
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
For Representative.

l will be a candidate for the
democratic nomination for represen-
tative for second term, subject to
the will of the voters at the June
primary. +. A. CARRIER,
Center Township.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-25
'or Member Board of Supervisors.

l will be candidate for the
democratic nomination for member
of the board of supervisors for Q
second term, subject to the will of
the voters at the June primary.
l.. P. Hastings,
Long Creek Township.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-25

The price Of bacon continues to
surpass its quota, too
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-25

[. C. Smith, boston, Mass
label L. sKnipschild, Norb0rne.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-25

~ d. F. CuSHIHg.
Assistant District Representative
for Iowa u S. Fuel Administration.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-04

the liberty and independence of states
smaller than themselves.
"Germany must be beaten" said
Churchill "She must know and feel
that she is beaten. Her defeat must
be expressed in terms and facts which
will deter others from emulating her
crimes.
In conclusion the audience sang
"God Save the King" and Gamer
iea.''
but the German people must be
given assurance that we do not claim
any natural or fundamental rights
which we are not willing to secure for
them also," Churchill said
"Whatever the extent of our victory,
the German people must be protected
in the same principles for which we
are fighting.
''Let us celebrate today not only
the declaration of independence but
let us proclaim true comradeship be
tween Britain and America until our
work is done, despite all perils, all diff
culties and all cost.
"There can be no compromise on the
main issue-no peace until victory.
That is the declaration we are fighting
for in 19lS-not only for independence,
but for nter-dependence.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-04
Chicago S Celebration.

Chicago, July 4.-IIalf a million Am.
crtcans of seventy five races observed
The anniversary of American lndepend'
cree here today with inspiring eeremon-
les.
in accordance with elaborate plans
arranged by rs committees working
with the state council of defense, citi-
zens whose origin represented the -four
corners of the earth gathered with
others of their own blood in rs big pat.
iiotic meetings, whore allegiance and
devotion to America at war were unan
imously sealed.
At a given hour the hundreds Of
thousands stood with barred heads and
Fang "The Star Spangled Banner to
lie accompanies Of $50 baads. Ton.
ares accustomed to languages ranging
from Algerian and Assyrian to Ukrain
San and Welsh, lifted up the national
anthem in the language of America
Thor first in English and then in their
laiive tongues, the various assemblies
repeated in unison n pledge to the flag.
chieago's celebration will reach a
climax tonight when Secretary Of War
Baker will address an open meeting
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-04
Senator Eddy's Views
On Compensation Law

Senator b. H. Eddy of Roseburg,
who was here yesterday comforting
with members of the state industrial
accident commission about the proposal
to withdraw state aid from the COM
mission end to make the workmen s
compensation law compulsory, said he
was about convinced that the law
should be made compulsory. He also
pointed out that the drain upon the
taxpayers is becoming heavy through
the increased amount Of state aid be
ing paid to the commission.
Senator Eddy is chairman of a com
mittee appointed pursuant to resolu'
ton passed by the last legislature pro
viding fer an investigation Of state
aid and compulsory compensation. He
said he would call u meeting Of the
committee for next fall. The other
members Of the committee are Senator
Hurley Of Vale, and Representative
Hodgen of Umatilla county and Callan
and Maekay Of Portland,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-04
Everett W. Lisle Goes
to Annapolis Academy

Everett w. Lisle, who was tie young.
est member of the class of $50 gfadu-
ated from the Salem high school in
June. has received notice of his ap.
,pointment as midshipman at An
napols He will attend Willamette
University next winter, making special
preparation for the examination for
entrance at Annapolis which he swill
take next February, at Corvallis.
He is son of Mr.. and Mrs, Charles
j. Lisle and grandson of Dr. James
Iisle, who for many years has been a
member Of the faculty of Willamette
University. The Lisles live at 1O4l
South Thirteenth street, The appoint
ment to Annapolis came from Congress
man Addison II. Smith Of Idaho where
the Lsles lived until few months
ago when they moved to Salem. Charles
bisle is well known Idaho newspaper
mall
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-04
Boys Stealing Fireworks
Are Blown to Pieces

San Francisco, July 4.-Four boys
were dead, one dying, and a fireworks
factory wrecked today as the result of
the boys attempt to steal fireworks last
night.
Lighting a match to find the fire
works, orc of the boys ignited some
powder. The pierie acid plant was de-
molished by a terrific explosion. -Four
of the boys were instantly killed. A
fifth, standing guard in the doorway,
was enveloped in flames. He was res
cued and taken to a hospital, but is
expected to die.
A warehouse and several residences
near by were badly wrecked by the eG-
plosion. Windows were broken in every
house within three blocks. Fire started
in the debris and after an hour of eff
fort firemen succeeded in preventing the
flames reaching powder storehouses.
John Brennan, the injured boy, gave
the names of his companions as John
Bouloni, Emil steneri, Louis Bruno and
Walter Hyelk.
The bodies Of the dead boys were
blown to fragments by the explosion.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-04

ment AT Z O'Clock they left camp and
proceeded by the Chateau-Thierry
Paris road aud other minor roads thru
Vincelles to a point about 700 yards
from Vaux. There they bay in readiness
fer the counter attack, which was sche-
duled to take place at 3:l5 0 clock. So
heavy was the artillery fire on both
sides, however, that it was impossible
for them to advance until 3.45 o clock.
The counter attack was performed by
groups of eight men deployed in skirm-
lish line and immedia.ely followed by
other groups of which each carried two
light machine guns. After several at
tempts to 60 forward they were stop
lped by our machine gun fire. Their
platoon leader asked for reinforce
mepts before going forward, but rein
forcements were refused and a cCntin-
uation Of the at ack ordered. He next
sent word that his platoon was receiv-
ing thanking fire from two machine
guns and could make no progress. Once
again he was ordered to attack under
all circumstances, but his men now re-
fused to obey, Another platoon came
Up, deploying on the left of the first,
but this, too, was decimated by our
fire. Finally the men received orders
to save themselves as best they could.
Then they took refuge in cellar
where fifty or sixty of them surrender
ed shortly before six O'Clock.
"On the day of June 20 to 30 the
German artillery along the Marne did
mot maintain the activity shown on
the day previous. The fire which was
mainly from guns of small caliber, was
Illisitfbuted almost impartially along
the sector. A few gas shells were not.
ed, this being the first occasion that
gas has appeared in this section for
some time German airplanes again
Showed moderate activity. Behind the
German lines isolated and individual
groups were seen here and there, few
of the men riding bicycles. During the
might there was a plentiful display Of
red and white rockets of from one to
four stars each, in connection with the
usual hanging ropes.
"In Picardy between noon June 80
and noon of the Both there were no no.
fable occurrences except the aVtici-
ties Of the enemy airplanes. His com
bat p2anes were more aggressive than
usual and several fights ensued, in
the course of which one German plane
was brought down. A few bombs were
again dropped by German machines
during the night, falling ON this oc-
casion on our front lines. The total
number of German planes was, howev-
er, distinctly below the average. The
hostile artillery fire was light, con-
sisting of light, harassing fire in our
rear areas, with short concentrations
at Grivesnes, the VillCrs woods and
other points. Very little gas was used,
In the German rear areas nothing of
particular note was observed except
that a party of forty to fifty Ger
mans came under our rifle fire while
moving in the vicinity of Fontaine
wood, They were scattered and put to
flight.
"During the morning a propaganda
balloon came down inside our lines.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-04
MRS. CHARLES |. McNARY
CONTINUED from page one)

Mrs. Boise and Mrs. Snedecor and wher
the shock came, had but little chance OF
bracing herself She was thrown under
the froit seat and was instantly killed
the fall having broken her neck. There
was only slight abrasion of the Skin
on the temple and on the head
The driver Of the car that forced
Mr.. Boise to the side of the road
stopped and offered all assistance pos
sible with others who soon gathered at
the scene of the accident. Dr. F. Fl.
Thompson, who was the first to arrive
and assist in removing the injured from
under the car, said Mrs. McNary 5
death had been instantaneous.
The body of Mrs. MeNary was at
once brought to the Boise home in
Salem. l,r. Snedecor and wife and
Mrs. Boise were taken to the hospital
at Newberg. Mr.. Boise returned to
Salem with Dir. Fred H, Thompson
who was at the scene of the accident
DR.. Fred H. Thompson offered to
bring Mr.. Boise back TO the city and
as they were about two miles from the
scene of the accident, at sharp turn
in the road where the auto lights can
not show ahead, their car ran into a
team of horses pulling a portable
boiler, The Thompson car was thrown
from the road, running into telephone
pole. DR.. Thompson face was badly
laeerated from the glass Of the broken
wind shield and Mr., Boi% sustained
injuries of the arm and hack, although
not serious, as he was able to be down
town this morning. A car passing by
at the time of this second accident
brought Mr.. Boise and DR.. Thompson tC
Salem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-04
YANKEES REPULSE
Continued from page one)

and possibly six of the second bunch
failed to return.
Nine Americans met-the Germans in.
side the latter's lines. The Germans
clung together, spiraling upward and
diving downward One at time, four
of the Hun machines collapsed and fell.
Two others almost certainly crashed
Lieutenants Ralph A. O'Neal of Ari
zona, John H. Stevens of Albany, N. Y;
Kenneth Parker of Dowagiac, Mich;
Tyler O. Bronson of New York City
and indianapolis, and Cleveland McDer.
mott of Syracuse, N. Y, each believe
they got one boche One of the wings
Of McDermot's 5 machine was shot off,
but he fell wiihill the American lines
The German communique, describing the
los of our American planes in this fight
is a fake.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-04
Daughter of Pioneer.

Mrs. MeNary was the daughter of
Eugene Breyman, a prominent and
wealthy pioneer merchant of Salem
who died several years ago. She was
born in this city and was 43 years of
age. After being educated in the pub
lie schools here she attended a college
at Los Angeles for a time, later going
to Oberlin College in the East. Aside
from a number of trips .and the timc
which she resided with her husband in
Washington she spent her life in this
city.
She was one of the most highly.
thought-of women in Salem and news
of her death reaching here tonight has
cast deep gloom over the community.
Mrs. McNary's mother died suddenly
few months ago at her home in this
city.
Senator and Mrs. McNary were mar
ried II years ago here There are no
children. Since their marriage they
had lived in a beautiful residence of
Court street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-04
PARIS SHOE SHOP 35z State Street

1t is believed they acted independ-
entity of British, japanese and Ameri
cans there.
Russian embassy adviccs state that
the Samara popuatidn hailed the
Slavs as saviors; while similar demon
strations among the antibolshevik oe-
cured at Omsk, NovO Nikalevsk and
Pensa, held by Slav armies.
President Wilson is understood to
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-04
Woman Traitor Gets
Long Prison Term

] Los Angeles, Cal, July 4. - With
Mrs. Idell Kennedy sentenced to serve
! II years in federal prison and Frank
Howenstein booked for ten years, rel
atives and friends are making frantic
efforts today to have their cases ap-
pealed. Both were recently found gull
ty ON two counts on charges of conspir.
ing to obstruet the draft law.
Use of eye glasses to impair regis
tfan.s vision and seditious talk were
the chief charges A four weeks trial
developed that Mrs. Kennedy was a
German Red Cross nurse early in the
war.
Holding that Mrs. Kennedy was the
instigator Of the plot and that Rowen-
stein acted largely for mercenary rea-
sons, Federal Judge Bledsce excoriat-
ed her and gave her the longest SEN
tenee. The woman flew into rage dur
ing this and loudly called the judge a
liar,
Fines of $4,000 each were also impos-
ed
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-04

have been urged by the allies to avoid
suggesting in his speech today any
Russian aid measures for the moment
which would bind the nation to a defi-
mite policy in advance of the inter-aI-
lied recommendations Rumors had it
that they arrived last night. Chief of
Staff March said "There is nothing
to be said about it, = whf'e other war
department. authorities limited broad
" that the matter was at hand.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-04
Doug givln9 Matthews hle Dep :

y message direct from moyieiand
to the American Expeditionary
Forces has reached France. 1t
was "cheer-up" film, made just
for the soldiers, sent to France by a
special messenger, and so full of pep
that the American boys will go after
the Germans harder than ever when
they see it. Doug" Fairbanks, Mary
Pickford, Charlie Chaplin and the
others sent it over as a personal
word to the boys. 1t will be shown
in the "Y" hut of every army camp
over there.
Get EN-, boys, we're with youi"
the message says, in effect Familiar
faces of lin favcrites grin ut the
American soldiers, and their lips
move in words that should make the