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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08
Still Running the Blockade.

W. H. Parr, Des Moines man
who was captured just south of
Leon a couple of months ago with
his big Chalmers loaded with booze.
and who gave bonds here. and
then was turned over to the federal
authorities and taken to Creston
where he was released on bond, is
still engaged in the traffic, not
withstanding an Injunction was is
sued by the district court restraining
him from handling liquor, as we
notice he was again captured with
a load of booze, this time the
sheriff of Madison county overhaul
ing him near Winterset, and his
Chalmers contained seventy-fve GAL
Ions of whiskey. At the time Of his
arrest Parr carried an Iowa license
number belonging to Story count
Ford car, which in itself makes a
heavy penalty, and he will r"ohab-
ly have to answer to the federal
authorities also
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08
Leon Lost to Charlton

A number OF our base ball fans
motored to Charlton Sunday and
saw ch Ev ion defeat Is Leon in close
had it not been the hottest day for
more than forty years the score
might have been different, but it
takes a lot of pep to play base ball
when the mercury is registering 10
in the shade as it did Sunday after
noon. 1t was a close game and
Leon did not get the awful trounc-
ing which Editor Gittinger of the
Charlton Leader predicted in his
last issue. when he said: Could
Leon foresee the future and note the
awful trouncing their ball team is
to receive at the hands of the Chart
ton team at Chandler park, next
Sunday. there would be sadness in
the old town half way between Gar
den Grove and Grand River. Still
it is said the Leon fellows are scien-
tific ball PLAYERS aud it NAV not be
as bad for them as it would appear
this distance from the game"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08
Relatives Attend Reception for Sol
der Bow,

There was very pleasant gather
ing at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
g. Bruner, of southwest Of Leon
Sunday afternoon, in honor of their
son, Reatus, who left yesterday with
the Decatur county quota of new
soldier boys to maintain the honor
Of the country. There We're seventy
five persons present. and all but
four of them were relatives. Ice
cream and other refreshments were
served and a most pleasant after
noon was spent in spite of the ter
rifle heat. Those present were John
Priest and family, Dan Myers and
family, Fred Bruner and family,
Perry Bruner and family, w. j.
Stout. and family, Charles Beasley
and family, Lou Elwell and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Martin, Ray
Young and family. Lennie Cox and
family. William Priest and family,
Russell Allen and family, Ray Hav-
ems and family. Row IharD and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Cox, Floyd
Shelton and family, Mary Tenny and
Fred Gov
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08
Egged Wrong Man.

Some young fellows in Leon made
bad mistake in an egging party IN
this city Tuesday night. A short
time ago couple of Leon young
men were visiting some Allerton
young ladies and some OF the boys
of that town became incensed at
their tresspassing and the Leon boys
smarting for revenge, and Tuesday
evening couple of the Allerton1
boys came to Leon to visit their best
girls and several young men lalo
for them to return the egg shower
but they made a\serious mistake
and egged an innocent party traV'
and the young men who participated
in the egg party in this city are
keeping pretty quiet about 1t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08
Popular Young Couple Married.

Mr.. Oren Keller and Miss Roxie
west Of Lineville, were quietly mar
ried Sunday at the home OF. Rev.
Trotter in the northeast part Of town,
the latter gentleman performing the
ceremony, winch united, forever the
hearts and destinies of these two
young people. The groom is a son
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Keller, south
east of Woodland and the bride a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. W.
Sinclair, miles northwest of Line
Vile, and both are worthy and we'll
known young people of that neigh
borhood where they have many
friends and acquaintance who join
with US in wishing them abundant
happiness and prosperity on their
Journey through life.-Lineville Trib-
me
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08
\ Narrow Escape from browning.

Leland Daily had narrow es-
while he ana a bunch of boys from
Leon and Decatur were swimming
near the Woodmansee dam. He
swan into a manhole and had gone
down the third time when Fritz
Lloyd rescued him making dive to
the bottom of the sand pit to get
hold of him. Leland says he does
and is very grateful to the fellow
who pulled him out. This place
should be marked as dangerous as
four other people have lost their
lives there, the last victims being
the two Leon boys who were drown
ed some years ago.-Kellerton
Globe.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Not original with us: "Oh, say
can you sing from the start to the
end what SO proudly you stand for
when the orchestra plays it. When
the whole congregation, in voices
that blend strikes up the grand an
them then torture and slay it? How
they hollow and shout, when they're
first started out but u the dawn's
early light Ands them floundering
about: IT'S The Star spangied Ban
don { know the words Of the precious
old thing. '',st - .sss
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

A letter from Mrs. J. D: Strong, OF
Geary, Oklahoma, says the crops IN
Blaine county are all burned up, and
Ii has been the hottest July they
have had in that country for seven
teen years. No rain in sight TOT
4ion 7fs more serious than at any
time since they have lived there.
She says she has always called Ok
Iahoma Gods country. but thinks
he has turned It over to the dehef
fellow this year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

T. w. Colby, the Willard Battery
Service man.. has presented us with
a bottle of "real'' auto body polish.
which is sold under guarantee. It
is the dodge" polish, and has been
thoroughly tried and imparts fine
gloss and will not in any manner in
jure the finish on the car. 1t will
restore an old car until it looks al
most new. Just stop your car at
the Willard Service station and have
LAY. give YOU a demonstration Of the
it does all that is claimed for it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08
Refused $1,000 for One Hog.

We happened to be visiting the
other day at the Dekalb farm in
Lone Creek township. and were priv
LEGGED to see the highest priced hoe
ever owned in Decatur county.
two year old Hampshire boar, hing
owned by HID. Dekalb., and for
which he recently refused an offer
of $1,000. King is only IN medium
flesh. but weighs nearly 500 pounds
and Harve thinks he is as good a
Hampshire boar as there is in Amerl-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

We enjoyed very pleasant visit
Monday with Mr.. j. H. Lands, editor
of the Keosauqua Republican, who
was visiting at the home of his cous-
in, Mrs. E. S. Harris in this city,
Mr.. Lands being a nephew of Capt.
John F. Lands, Mrs. Harris father.
Mr.. Lands was accompanied to
Leon by his wife and daughter,
Miss Laura, and his brother, DR.. J.
T. Lands and wife, of BROOKLYN,
Iowa, making the trip in the latter's
auto. They returned home Tuesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08
Ten Sons in Service Of Her Country
is Record of this Honor Mother.

Oklahoma City, July 31.-Harts-
horne, Ok, now claims the "honor
mother" of the state. Mrs. Mollie
Easley of that city haste sons in
the army. Her youngest boy having
been accepted a day or two ago.
Besides her boys, Mrs. Easley has
two brothers and two nephews in the
army. They are located in various
camps in the United States.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08
Is Your Child Up to Standard?

Don't fail to have your child
weighed and measured. Children
should be stripped for this. Doctors
should keep a record of each town
ship. One-half of government card
is for the mother, the other half at,
ter being filled out must be returned
to the country chairman, Edna l..
Young, Garden Grove. that she may
make a report of the county to the
state chairman after that the card
is sent to Washington, d. G.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08
Every Physician in Iowa Fills Out
OueStiOnnaire.

Every physician practicing in the
state of Iowa has been sent ques-
tionnaire which he will or has filed
out. ESQ doctors are needed from
this state for war duty and they
will be given a chance to enlist and
if the required number is not forth
coming then they will be subjected
to selective draft.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

The big gorilla which was exhib-
tied with the Sells-FlOto shows, who
smoked cigars and cigarettes with
as much enjoyment. as man, died
at Sigourney Saturday. The show
will have his skin mounted. 1t was
a mighty big fellow, and without
doubt genuine gorilla. The keep
er said the big fellow was sick when
the show was in Leon last Wednes-
day
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

John Gatchell, of Omaha, Neb.,
motored in Saturday on his motor
cycle, making the trip from Omaha
here in seven hours, and will spend
the week here visiting relatives and
old time friends. He is riding the
Excelsior motorcycle with which he
won big race at Omaha few
months ago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

A mysterious hole was noticed in
the north end OF the brick wall OF
the county Jail Sunday by G. A..
Long, who reported the matter to
sheriff Fulton. The hole is right at
the top of the north end, where
several bricks had been removed,
and then the bricks were set in the
hole, evidently to prevent it being
noticed Sheriff Fulton is of the
opinion that the hole was made by
some person working on the outside,
for there is no means of getting at
have been done by some person who.
intended to liberate prisoner, but
the prisoners are kept in their cells
by sheriff Fulton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

well 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 Common
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Wanted-25 or SO wood choppers.
Will pay $3.50 per 1000 for saw
logs $3.50 a cord for cord wood
and u cent per running foot for
coal mine prons. cents apiece for
split posts. Will furnish material
for shack for workmen to live in.
INQUIRE of L. Robbins, PA Clapp
Bldg, 'Des Moines, OF E. Housh, Leon.
52-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Miss Alice Gammill of south Main
street is suffering from broken
arm, the result OF being knocked
down by, a dog. Miss Gammiil was
walking near the home of A. ~
at man passing. He kicked at the
dog. which in running away ran
against Miss lGammill, knocking her
to the sidewalk, and in the fall her
arm was broken.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Neal QUIET, of Des Moines, came
last Thursday for a few days visit
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. H.
C. Quiet in this city. He ha: re-
signed his position with trus:
company in Des. MONIES and mas en-
rolled as student in the new gov
eminent rad; school at Des Moines
He returned to Des Moines Saturday
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Last Saturday morning people
caught a glimpse of blue streak
going up Main street after the rae
ing booze car and sheriff Fulton,
and many people thought 1t was was
that famous blue dog running on the
fifth quarter, but it was only Ralph
Frost, who was yelling for. everybody
fotget out of his way and he req Nv
Thought he could outrun the cars
afrOf but he didn't.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

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.
The difference will delight you. G.
w Conner
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Mrs. j. A. Record has been in poor
health recently and her mind became
affected. She was examined Satur-
day by the insane commissioners who
ordered her taken to the state hos
pital at Clarinda for treatment, and
she was taken there Saturday. Her
many friends hove the treatment at
the hospital will soon restore her
health and reason
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Mrs. ]. w. Scadden, who had
been here for several weeks assist
ing in caring for her little grand.
son, Melvin Reynolds, the infant
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Rey,
nolds, of Woodland. who was badly
burned a few weeks ago, returned
Saturday to her home at Van Vert
the little fellow being almost en-.
tirely recovered from his injuries.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. beavers and
sons Tyndall and Harry and wife, CT
Oak, Neb., came in Tuesday. evening
in their car for a visit at the home
of his brother, James S. Beavers, OF
Woodland, and other relatives in
thic cOurtv
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Miss Iris Smith, who was recent
w operated upon at the Leon hos
Dital. went to PleasantOn Monday
for visit with. her parents, Mr.. and
her neck having been entirely sue
ooSSful
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ehrhardt re-
turned Tuesday morning from a two
weeks visit with relatives at Elka-
der, Iowa, and Mr.: Ehrhardt. has
resumed his duties as assistant
county engineer, his application for
admission in the coast artillery hav-
ing been turned down on account Of
nhysical disabilities.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Mrs. Clyde Butler has for sale a
Majestic range almost new, an oil
heater, small heating stove and a
number of Mason jars. 1t will pay
you to look at them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

If Gus Ehm lives until Saturday
of this week he will have rounded
Lout four score years, for he will be
so years old Saturday. Recently. he
suffered from a severe illness but
has now recovered, and says he is
good for another score years in good
old TT
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Postmaster E. T. Wall, Jas: S.
Mansfield and Verne and William
Paschal, of Osceola, motored to
Leon Sunday morning and enjoyed
a few hours at tennis with some OF
our crack players. 1t was mighty
hot day for tennis playing, but the
nlayers seemed to enjoy it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

It is simply waste of time to
argue politics or religion. The other
fellow knows nov IT that att you u are in the
that he isn't in the right
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Mr.. G. c. Allensworth, of Red
Oak, who was visiting at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Grover c.
F'lannery, in this city, returned
Thursday evening from Des Moines
where he had been visiting his son
at Camp Dodge.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Chautauqua tickets for sale. Stor,
closes during afternoon session
Hansells.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

For Thoroughbred Black
Poll Angus bull Is months old. A
dandy good one. Can be seen at G 4
Larson, PleasantOn. s5l-2t!
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Cordovan Lisle hose also white
Palm Beach and black 4Sc and S5c-
Also hose from Is cents to $!.95.
Misses and children's hose alnprices.
Hansell'S
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Teale and Mr..
and Mrs. l.. P. Van Werden motored
to Des Moines Sunday and spent the
day with Mrs. Teale's sister,, Miss
Ora, who enlisted as a trained
nurse, and expects to be sent over
seas in the near future.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

A prize of $4,000 for the best in
vention which will enable coal gas
to be used for motor cars and motor
cycles is offered by the London Auto
mbile Association
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

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, 1918-08-08

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,
iible
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

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, 1918-08-08

For Sale Cheap-A used car in
good running condition. Inquire at
| The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Mrs John McCalla and sons Nor
ris and Roscoe, of Gillette, Wyom-
ing, who had been visiting with rela-
tives. in this city and vicinity went
to Davis City Saturday evening to
visit at the home of w. II. McCalla
few DAYS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

The Great Western Railway sys-
TEN extends over 20SS miles. thus
taking first place in the United
Kingdom. The Northwestern comes
second with 1868 miles.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

The Apostolic camp meeting in
progress at Davis City is being. we'll
attended and much interest IS belng
aroused. The meetings will con-
tinue over next Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Teale, of Kel-
lerton, are the parents of a fine boy
born to them July goth. Mrs. Teales
was formerly Miss Minnie Miller, of
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Prisoners in the state penitentiary
1T Deer Lodge, Mont, have agreed
% make socks and sweaters for the
soldiers. if the Red Cross will pro-
vide Materials
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

For Rent-A 6 room house two
blocks northeast of the court house.
Phone Mack Cox, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Not single marriage license has
been issued the past week. Too hot
for anyone to get married
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Rev. Henry Esch of Decatur, re-
ceived a telegram last Thursday
morning announcing the death OF
his mother, Mrs. John Esch, at her
home at Hondale,, New Mexico.
Rev. Esch left on the first train to
attend his mothers funeral. Mrs.
Esch had been in poor health for
some time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08
Smoke Havana Spikes cigar.

For Sale-Pair of yellow canary
birds. So. Box 119, Leon, Iowa. 52-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

If you have work at C. E. Buffers
store, it must be called for this
week. The store closes the last Of
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

When you want a real smoke, one
YOU know will satisfy yourself an(
friends, call for the Havana Spike
always dependable.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Found-A folding door key which
the owner can obtain at The Report,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. w. Hurst and
children, Kathleen and White left
Sunday morning for Chicago for a
weeks visit with relatives while
convention of statesmen of the Ameri-
can Steel Fence Post Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Strayed or Stolen-One pair of
mare mules, smooth mouth, black
and dun. Black is branded on left
hind leg with "96" over bar, one ear
this team notify M. j. Alexander,
Decatur City, r F. D. /. SILT
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

&c. E. Butler sold you glasses and
the lenses break go to Norborne
Harris to have them duplicated. He
keeps the prescriptions.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Summer underwears, vests from
1Oc to 35c. Ladies' unions csc. tC
Csc. Values worth while. Han
sells,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Friends of Rollie Dale in this city
have received word that he has land
ed safely in France. -,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

The Ladies' Aid of the Christian
church will meet for their social
meeting at the church Friday, Aug.
Q afternoon. All are invited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

In New Zealand only fifty babies
out of every 1000 born die within
twelve months. No other country
can aDproXimate that record.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

For Rent-A three room house
and ten lots in Smith addition.
Phone Mack Cox, Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

For Thoroughbred double
standard Short Horn bull, 3 years
old. H. w. Quigley, Decatur, Iowa.
51-2tM
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

For Rent-The Bradley cottage
east of Baptist church. P. F. Brad
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Years ago man introduced to. the
world a thin copper strip for pro-
tecting shoe tips. and received S4,-
100000 in ROYALTIES
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

For Sale-My Ford roadster re-
Gently overhauled and in good run
ming order. J. Wesley Chew.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

For Rent-Furnished rooms. Set
Mrs. S. Whistler, west Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

E. j. Sankey buys and sells land
on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security at the best rates,
and does a general real estate bust
ness. Has had 20 years experience
in the business. Office upstairs at
northwest corner of Main and Com.
mercial streets, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Wanted-5O,OOO pounds Of poul-
try. Telephone number 172. M. S.
IOneS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

When you have poultry to sell
telephone M. S. Jones and he viii
come after it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

When you have backache the liver
or kidneys are sure to be out of
gear. Try Sanol, it does wonders for
the liver, kidneys and bladder A
trial soc bottle will convince you
Get it at the drug store. 3S 10
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08
F1Q't Bowshsr' 5.

For Sale-Sewing Machine, good
condition. Mamie Mullen. 52-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

We can use some choice first mort.
gage farm loans. Farmers & Trad
ers State Bank. Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Miss Sylvia Follmer returned Sat
urday evening from visit with
friends in Des MONIES. She was &C.
companied home by Miss Haze
Starr, of I>es Moines. former resi-,
dent of Leon, who is visiting with
numerous friends in this cit
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

We will save you money on any
shoes you may need. Hansell's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Henry Esch
THE RAWLEIGH MAN
Decatur, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Wait for the Rawleigh wagon.
You get more for your money.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-08

Try Havana Spikes cigars.
Newark post., 1918-08-21
Poultry Campaign Bears Fruit

More eggs were received at New
York during the first half of this
year than during the first six
months of any previous year since
1911. From January l to July l,
1918, the receipts of eggs at New
York amounted to 3,112,305 cases,
an average increase Of S0,913 cases
over the first six months of the
seven preceding years. Taking New
York receipts as an indication of
the production throughout the
United States, this shows that the
campaign started last fall by poul-
try specialists Of the United States
Department Of Agriculture is al
ready bearing fruit. If the advice
given in this campaign is widely
followed, say the department spec
ialists, there should be a very con-
siderable increase in the stock of
laying hens in the country next
winter. There should also be a
very marked increase in the re-