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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-12
John Thomas.

John Thomas. son of Samuel and
Hannah Thomas, was born in. Beaver
Co., Penn, in Sept. 1887, and died
at his late home in Morgan town
ship, Decatur county. Iowa, lacking
only a few days of being s Il years old
at the time of his demise.
He moved from Pennsylvania to
Ohio with his parents, when a small
boy, where he was educated and
grew to manhood. When 20 years
old he, came with his parents to
Iowa and they settled on a farm in
ed the farm while his father operat,
to Miss Eliza Jane Gardner, only
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs, Rudolph
Gardner, in October. 1856, and to
this union three children were born,
one died in infancy g and lo Ada Flor dnd
Emmett Thomas, both of Radville;
Canada, who with the aged wife and
mother survives him. Both children
were present at the funeral, Flor
ence having arrived the evening be,
fore he died. He served on several
school boards and did much e for our
ate husband and father, a generous
and obliging friend and neighborrs
and the community was better Off
for his having lived in it. Mr.. Thomas
lived in and near Decatur City for
some IA years during which time ne
time. but sold that and re-engaged in
carpenter work and farming. Two
years after his fathers death he
bought the old homestead, but had
sold all but 40 acres which he OPP
Grated until the time of his death.
Tuesday afternoon and the body laid
to rest by the side of mis- little son,
who had preceded him to the spirit
world, in the Decatur City cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-12
Resolutions.

Whereas, it has pleased our All
wise Commander to remove by death
our w. R. c. sister Esther Dilsaver:
Resolved. That as members OF
Leon Relief Corps No. FOG we extend
our heartfelt sympathy to the friends
in this hour of sorrow, pointing them
to him who is able to heal all sor-
Resolved. That a copy OF these
(rosolntions be sent to the bereaved
fanily and be placed in the Grand
trmy Advocate and county papers.
Olivia Merwin,
Mary Buell..
Hannah Evans,
Committee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-12

The /. w. w. WIS have long had
the reputation of being the Indus
trial Strikers of the World. Now
their representatives (tust convicted
in Chicago) will work-at Leaven-
worth or elsewhere.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-12

The French are harvesting 1,S00,-
900 bushels of wheat in the conquer
ed portions of France. This wheat
was planted by the French, grown
under German domination, and will
make bread for the allies.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-09-12
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-18
is YOUR BACK A
WEATHER PROPHET?
Many Madison People Have Found
Their Kidneys to BE at Fault.

There is no other organ in the
body more susceptible to weather
changes than the kidneys. Colds,
chills, damp, changing weather all
play their part in bringing on kidney
ills. IF you would be well, keep
your kidneys we'll" is a golden rule
of health and one Madison readers
would do we'll to follow. If suffer
ing from kidney sickness you can use
no better remedy than Doan's Kidney
Pills. This great kidney remedy has
been used for kidney trouble so
years. Convincing proof of its merit
in the statement of this Madison res
ident:
j. r.. Shaw, Third street, says:
THE least cold l took brought on
dull backaches and sharp pains
through my kidneys. When l bent
over, l could hardly straighten up my
back hurt so. My kidneys acted ir-
regularly, too. When l read about
Doan's Kidney Pills. / used them and
it didn't take them long to put my
kidneys in good working order and
they relieved the backache."
Price. 60 cents, at all dealers.
Don't simply ask for a kidney rem
7dy-get Doan's Kidney Pills--the
same that Mr.. Shaw had. Foster
Milburn Co.. Mfgrs.. Buffalo. N. Y.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-18
Foe WIN Regret, Says Miner.

Rome. June 16.-Pope Benedict
Lord Miner, speaking at the Y. M.
c. A. headquarters on the coming OF
the American army. said: I'VE are
at the climax OF Germany's power,
and therefore have to fight as never
before, like the noble French until
the great reserve which the cause Of
freedom possesses Is modified.
. the German war minister Is sneer-
ing Ut those reserves. saying they are
uncomfortable. He laughs best who
laughs laSt. think he will live 70
regret ~ snesrs.s i
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-18
SIOUX CITY LIVE STOCK MARKET

Sioux City, June 1S.-Cattle trade
as a whole vas the most irregular
witnessed at the local yards during
the Increased supplies of
grassers brought about a sharp de-
cline on this class, while the strictly
good to choice corn fed varieties
were easily moved at full recent fig
ures Stock cattle market continued
on the toboggan. Run at hand was
estimated at $500 head.
Hog prices showed little alteration,
spots stronger, top $16.65, with the
bulk of sales about like Saturday,
$16.40 a 1850.
Not enough sheep included in the
days receipts to base comparisons.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-18
Running Battle Lasts All Day and
Ends Off the Virginia
Capes. DO u
GUNS KEEP DIVER OFF
Submarine Gives Up Chase As At.
Iantic Coast 10 Neared-Another
British Steamer Arrives After
Being Attacked BY Raider.

An Atlantic Port, June 17.--Captain
George Aitkin of the British steamer
Author, brought In a story of an all
day fight with a German submarine
off the Virginia Capes. He said the
raider gave up the chase 20 miles
off the Virginia Capes, apparently
fearing to brave the coast patrol.
Captain Aitkin, whose ship is one
of the few armed craft to be attacked
by the U-boats since they came to
American waters. said the German
showed no disposition to come within
range Of the guns OF his armed guard
of British ~bluejackets, though he
trailed him at long range for IL hours.
Many shots were fired without effect.
Frelphter keemun Safe.
The British freighter Keemun. at.
tackled of the Virginia coast by a
German submarine, passed safely
through the Virginia capes. apparent.
ly not damaged seriously II at all,
Naval officers here were informed
of the ships arrival. but had no &C,
count of her experience with the
raider.
The navy department refused to
add details Of the escape of the Kee,
mum, although 1t was announced the
last previous report from the vessel
had been that she was being shelled
by a submarine of the Virginia capes
The Keemun's master reported her at
tackled and sinking Thursday night
according to another merchantmen
which arrived at an American port.
Diver camoufaged as Frelghter.
At least one OF the German sub
marines operating of the American
coast is camoufiaged to represent al
a distance the appearance OF an or
binary freighter. according to Capt
Bratland, master of the Norwegian
steamer Vinland. one Of the raiders
victims.
The captain declared he was told
the U-boat crew had a dance on deck
every night to celebrate victories
of the day.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-18
8 AMERICAN SOLDIERS DIE
Last Army Casualty List Carries
Elphty-one Names.


Washington, June 1.-THE last
army casualty list contained 81 names
divided a. follows: Killed in action,
;: died Of wounds, 10; died of acct
dent. 4: died Of disease, 8; wounded
severely. 81; wounded, degree unde-
termined,
Northwest names appear as follows:
serst. Hasso Adolph Bruse, Rice.
Mimi; Private Jens C. Anderson,
Clear Lake. Iowa, killed in action:
Corp. Clyde g. Sanborn, Butler, 8.
D.. Private Kenneth L. Dougherty,
Centeryilie. Iowa, Private Frank
hohl. Marshield, Wis, Private Clar-
ence McEAchern. Delano. Mimi, Pri-
vates Walter M. Sorg, Coal Springs,
8. p. severely wounded.
4 marine corps casualty list gave
- names. divided as follows: Killed
y action. 8: wounded severely, SIS.
On this list the following North.
vest names appear: Corp. Michael
=. slcora, Minneapolis; Private VIII
berts a. Woodruff. Minneapolis; Pri.
vate John Banks. Lvnd, Mimi, Pri.
vats Holden b. Siegert. New Port.
Ntun., severely wounded.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-18
LULl PRESAGES STORM
Violent Fighting Is Looked For In
Near Future.
Germans Are Believed to Be Prepar.
Ing for Effort to Reach Chan
mel Ports.

Washington, June 17.-In the opin.
Ion of military men here the present
lull on the battle front In France only
presages a new and more violent
storm of attack on the allied lines.
The impression is rapidly strength
ening that the stage Is almost set for
renewal of the German main thrust
at the British army around Amiens
with the channel coast as the objec-
tive.
The thrusts at Paris have been
looked upon as well planned and ex-
ecuted feints designed to weaken the
Amiens front before the final effort
should be made there.
1t Is a battle In which the ulti-
mate reserves viii win the day, as the
fight Is seen here.
Yankees In Path OF Attack.
Some observers believe further eff.
forts are TO be expected to fatten
out the Compeigne salient completely
before the main attack Is resumed.
II so. they argue. that the next fare
Of activity will come along the front
M the Compiegne salient where the
fighting has just paused momentarily
\. Simultaneous assault from the
north, hear Autheuil, from the south
east between Chateau Thie,ry and vi.
lers Cotterets forest, and from the
eastward between Scissors and the
forest, probably will be launched, 1t
is thought. IL Compiegna Is regarded
az vitality necessary to future German
moves In that case the American
force above Chateau Thierry stands
din ectly IN the path of the attack.
Other observers are almost con-
vinced the situation not only permits,
but demands the enemy's main attack
be pressed without delay. as Ameri-
a aid is coming forward more swift
ly than the Germans possibly could
have estimated would be the case.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-18

Washington, June 17.-Uso OF lux
urious private cars has now been dis,
continued by the railroad administra-
ton, except in a few cases OF serious
illness, when q patient must be moved
with unusual care. In addition, rail-
road executives have their Office cars
for business uses. The private carr
now are idle on sidings and few ap-
plications for their, use are received
from wealthy persons. Hauling Of the
cars was abandoned because OF the
great tax on railroad facilities for 50
few passengers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-18
British Sea Lord Declares Ger
mans Want to Break Up North
Sea Force.
WOULD BRIGHTEN U. S.
Object Being To Cause Recall of Am
erican Warships From Europe
Cooperation of U. S. Navy 10
Termed Splendid"

London, June 17.-German subma.
rine activity off the coast of the
United States should not be taken too
seriously, as the Germans probably
will not attempt a blockade of the
American shores. This is the opin-
ion of Vice Admiral Sir Rosslyn
Wemyss, first sea lord of the Births
admiralty, who believes only one sub.
marine Is operating off the American
coast and that its purpose was to
brighten the Americans.
German ruthlessness at sea, the
first sea lord declared, must be met
by centralized warfare in the North
sea and the Mediterranean.
Defeat of Plan Seen.
"In sending a so-called submarine
cruiser TO the American coast, the
Germans thought to raise an cutlery
In the United States against the
policy of fighting the submarines in
the narrow seas.
well 1t looks as though they had
merely brought the war home to the
American people. That represents
another defeat for the Germans.
Praises U. S. Navy.
You know, Of course" the first sea
lord continued, that for more than
a year American men of war have
been operating from Queenstown
American ships also are in the Medi
terranean.
This cooperation constitutes a re,
markable testimonial to the strategic
insight OF the American naval author
tiles. They came on the scene at the
opportune moment. Our men had beer
In the mill for many weary months
Possibly the American people car
hardly appreciate what 1t meant wher
these American officers and mer
crossed the Atlantic.
They have been splendid, simply
splendid. The most cordial co-opera
ton exists. Il was no slight matter
for so many ships to come 5000 miles
across the Atlantic. There has never
been anything like 1t before In the
history of naval warfare. The modern
man of war is dependent on a con
slant stream OF supplies OF fuel
stores. food and other things and Is
in need of frequent repairs.
Transport Service Unframed.
"A year ago the enemy was boast
Ing that his submarines would pre-
vent American troops being moved
to Europe. But neither the threats
nor the performances of the U-boat:
have affected the movement.
and now, in the face OF that state
ment. American troops are comins
across by tens OF thousands and NOV
ing up to the firing line. AT the same
time war supplies in great variety
are being brought across with com
paratively small losses and the foot
situation in the British Isles is NOR,
satisfactory today than 1t was a yea
ago.
Those results have been achieved
by concentration OF effort"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-18
Many Germans Weary Of war.

London. June 17.--Prfvate letters
from Germany that have come into
Allied hands indicate the heavy
weight the raj has imposed upon the
poor In that country. Anxiety for
peace finds frequent expressions, as
well as anger with the militarist eler
ment in the nation. I'VE hope that
peace will come soon." writes q man
from Berlin. for II the war lasts
much longer then the people here VIII
make peace. Twice already there
have been small riots ~
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-18
HearIncs on prohIbjtior.

Washington, June 17.-The Senate
agricultural committee reconsldered
its vote for q favorable report on the
proposal Of Senator Jones OF Washing
ton for national prohibition during
the war and decided to hold hearings
on the amendment. The committee.
however, sustained its former action
in eliminating from the emergency
agricultural bill the Randall prohibit.
ton amendment.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-18
President Approves Movement.

Washington, June 17.-President
Wilson has approved a nationwide
compulsory work movement to supple
ment Provost Marshal General Crowd
er's work or fight" regulations. In
a letter to Governor Harrington OF
Maryland. just made public, the pres
dent Endorsed adoption by other
states of the Maryland compulsory
work or fight law, under which the
work or fight" principle is made ap-
plicable to all men between the ages
Of IS to so. General Crowder also
has approved the movement
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-18
Butter, Eggs and Poultry.

Minr eapolis, June 18.-BUTTER.-
Creamery extras, per lb. 41c; extra
frsts, 40c; firsts, 39c; seconds, 38c:
dairy. 35c; packing stock, soc.
EGGS-Fresh prime firsts, new
cases. fresp Sac: current receipts.
new cases, $500; old cases, $50:
checks and seconds, doz. FAC; dirties,
candIed, 27c. Quotations on eggs IN
clude cases.
LIVE POULT2Y-Turkeys, fat.
10 lbs. and over, 25c; thin. small, 100
l2c; cripples and culls, unstable: old
and young ROSTERS, 19c; ducks, zoe:
geese. 15c; hens. 3h lbs. and over,
34c; under 81 lbs. 21c; broilers all
weights, h.. 36cs
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-18
HERDING WOMEN TO DEATH
Germans Are Treating 6eigians In
Infamous Manner.


Washington, June 17.--Germany Is
writing new chapters of infamy in
her treatment OF Belgium.
Belgian legation communications
made public through the State de-
partment. showed ~deportations from
occupied Belgium continue, that la
borers are sent up to behind the lines
in France. and that women share the
same fate as men.
Many of those deported have been
transformed into veritable human
ruins, dedicated to consumption, to a
life of invaiidism and TO DEATH" said
a protest to the German governor
general. Men and women are herd
ed up to do difficult tasks under fire.
with brutality and starvation their
portion IL they balk."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-18
H0N0Rs AMERICAN AVIATOR
General Pershino D~ecorates Filler For
Personal Bravery.

Personal Bravery.
With the American Army In France,
June 17.-Ffrst Lieutenant Edward
Buford, Jr, of Nashville. Tenn, of an
American air squadron, has been
awarded the distinguished service
cross by General Pershing. The CT
tation reads:
"On May %. 1918. while on barrage
patrol against German Photographic
machines In the region of Commeroy
and st. Mihiel. he engaged In combat
alone five German biplanes, engaging
n or more OF them in three separ-
ate com5ats In the course of % min
utes. One Of the machines he shot
down and the others we're driven of,
thus filling his mission in a most ef-
ficient manner and against heavy
odds"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-18
May BE NEW AMERICAN ACE
Aviator Putnam Downs Five Foe
Planes In Day.

Paris, June 17.-Sergeant David Il.
Putnam of Brookline, Mass, Is report
ed to have downed five Germans on
June 10. Three OF Putnam's aerial
victories now are official and the
other two are under Investigation.
This record, II the five victories ac-
credited, makes Putnam's total IS,
supplanting Lieutenant Frank Baylies
of New Bedford, Mass, as the Amer
lean ace OF aces.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-18
BIG BLASTS DAMAGE KlE\
Twelve Explosions Leave smoIderins
Masses Of Debris.

Amsterdam, June 17.-Much dam.
age was caused In Kiev, the Ukran.
ian capital. by IN explosion in a mu.
milton works there June s, says the
Lokal Anzieger Of Berlin. There
were ~ big explosions and several
smaller ones. Shells fell in all direc.
tions over the city. The ~Svjerinet7
cathedral collapsed like a pack 81
cards. Houses we're blown over and
streets turned into smoldering mass
es OF debris, while the neighborhood
OF the munition plant was a sea OF
fire. The Toiski convent was des
troyed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-18
744,s65 IN 1918 DRAFT CLASS
Includes Men Who Became Of Age
Since June, 1917.

tt$ seti~f tSi
Washington, June 17.-Nearly com.
plete reports to the provost marshal
generals office show 744,865 Ameri-
can who have become of age during
the last year registered for military
service June 5. This is 6 1924 below
the estimate of the census bureau,
but since more than 200, 900 unreg-
istered 81 year olds already are en-
listed, the censu bureau apparently
missed the number approximately
$4,000.
Among the 1918 registration totals
by states are: Iowa, 1902; Michi-
gan, 25,700; Minnesota, 21,029; Mon
tana, 4,255; North Dakota, 5,0S6;
South Dakota, 5,197; Wisconsin, TO-.
500; Wyoming, 1881.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-18
South ST., Paul Live Stock.

South st. Paul, June fascinated
receipts at the Union Stock Yards:
Cattle. 5000; calves, 500; hogs, g.
800: sheep. 100: horses, IS; cars. 275.
Steers, $S@15; cows, s9.50m13.50;
calves, $8.75G14.25; hogs, $16@16.-
25; sheep and lambs, s11@16.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-18

With the French Army In France.
June 17.--It appears scarcely possible
hat the Germans will reopen serious
assaults for the present ON the line
II Montdidier-Niyon. Only small
local actions are taking place along
he battle front.
Their offensive for the capture OF
1ompiegne. with the eventuality OF
making further progress toward Paris
from the base that they hoped to at.
tain there, may be regarded as hav-
lng met . bloody check, costing them
thousands OF men belonging to their
best divisions.
American Army Worries Foe.
There appears no doubt that the
Germans desired to make an imposing
advance toward the capital. and at the
same time infiict losses on the French
Ind the British before the American
army was ready to take the field.
The Germans assuredly are anxious
N regard to the rapidly growing
Army. from across the Atlantic and
Ire trying their utmost to use up the
BID armies In front of them before
lresh transatlantic troops arrive in
sufficiently strong numbers to turn
The balance.
The heroism of the veteran troops.
who In these last days have inflicted
such terrific losses on the flower OF
the German army, has given the foe
: rude shock. The Germans probably
win try to break through somewhere
slse. but the Allies. with their armies
under the command of General Foch,
are confident that they will check the
Germans anywhere.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-18
WILL REGRET THEIR SNEERS
Lord Miner Says Germans Are Mis-
taken About America.

London, June 17.-War Minister
Lord Miner, speaking at Y. NJ. C. A.
headquarters on the coming of the
American army, said:
1--WE are today at the climax of
Germany power and .herefle hlv..
to fight as " before. like the
noble French, until the great reserve
which the oaLse of freedom possesses
Is modified.
81 see the German wal minister is
sneering at those reserves saying
they are inconsiderable.
HE laughs best who laughs last.
! think he will live to regret his
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-18
HELPED HALT ENEMY DRIVE
Presenee Of Americans Resulted In
etIfsenlnp Allied Line.

proeonco ct Americans Resulted In
etIfsenlnp Allied Line.
Warrington, June 17.-Membsls of
the House military committee at
their weekly war department con-
terence yer told that the stream OF
Americans steadily moving to the
front had resulted in q noticeable
sti6snins of the whole Allied line.
The Germans. It was said, apparently
had encountered greater numerical
strength than they expected to OPP
pose their third great drive, and had
suffered heavier losses than they
probably had anticipated.
On the whole, the legislators were
Informed, there were many encourag-
lng features In the present situation
on the west front.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-18
REM0NSTRANCE FROM POPE
Objects to Seizure of italian Church
Bells In Italy.

Rome, June 17.-Pope Benedict
made o remonstrance Immediately
after being Informed that the Aus.
TRAN authorities had ordered the re.
questioning Of all bells in churches
throughout the territory occupied
last year, and urged that the order
be revoked, according to the Corriere
d'1talia, the semi-official organ of the
Vatican. The paper adds: "Satis.
factory results obtained under simil.
ar circumstances in Belgium, as cer-
titled by a letter from Cardinal Mer.
cier, give reason to hope that the
same menace to the invaded regions
OF Italy may be also averted."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-06-18
STOCK SCARCE IN BAVARIA
Meatless Weeks VIII Be Forced Upon
Population.

London, June 17.-It will be neces-
sary to introduce meatless weeks In
Bavaria owing to q serious shortage
of food. the home secretary has an
nounced. according to a Copenhagen
dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
company.
According to a report from Augs-
burg, stocks Of cattle are much de-
pleted and there is a lack of other
important provisions there.