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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-10

the last place they were mostly OF
the peasantry who retain the old
trousers trousers tightened about the ankles,
broad sashes around their waists and
long smocks, the women their black
smocks and all both great and small,
young and old. wearing the. clumsy,
gathering wooden shoes or the Ieath7
err top, wooden ssoled,. hob nailed
are only worn by the poor, the
laboring or Oldest generations; the
wooden shoes being discarded Tor
felt slippers except for their dress
occasions when they seem no differ
ent than Americans only for, their
continual though pleasing jabber.
Probably the speaking Of our own
language to them is as much a Jab-
Der, but their speech appeals to me
Guilty of French is the pronunciation
of word and in speaking the same
words in exactly the same. manner to
another French person they do not
get the word. After few variations
in the sounding you will probably
strike upon his particular way OF
pronunciation, which you find has
just the least bit OF difference &C. IRON on
No doubt it would be the same with
a Frenchman speaking English to a
New Yorker he had learned from a
Westerner. The French children
speak more English than the men
and women, which consists mostly
of the words "good-by," hello and
gimme (give me-, cigarets, tobacco;
sweet OF Of duality are almost impos-
sible to find in the French shops.
The soldiers are supposed to be is
sued tobacco at regular periods, but
they have become very irregular
now. II the natives happen to, spy
an American taking a cigaret from
the package he. is beset by beggars
with much sticktoitiveness, or at
least attracts many envlous eyes.
TO see the French soldiers around
what kind and color of uniform is
ike our soldiers in color; some black
coats and red trousers, either cut
like riding breeches or long; some
entire suits of black. some the SKY
blue uniform, and others with even
light green trousers and coats q
various colOrs; in fact, you see an
combinations and colors Of the rain
bow.
Not many men other than those
in uniforms are to be seen upon the
streets. Women perform most OF
the labor whether it is what we con
slider fit for their hands or not.
What American woman would DC
found on her knees mopplng 1ioo or !,
would have a mop with handle.
But the native women seem to know
no other method; and the way they
do go after it when they. are not
talking. Another thing the women
are very capable of doing is needle
work. Of which you see some won
derful work in the shop windows:
With love to all, am your loving
nephew. Merrill Mullinnix.
u. S. A. P. O. No. III,
American Elk. F.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-10
A Letter from Joe Keshlear.
August Is, 191

August 15, 1913.
My Dear Grandpa: About all a
fellow can write about over here is
the old threadbare subject OF the
weather and say that he is feeling
pretty well up to the minute. |
" ould like to write you a regular
letter but you know enough about
censorship. However, can say we
are having regular sunshine and
days that make fellow feel keen
as a briar." ! am getting SO hard
ened that l can eat raw COW horns
like they we're soup, believe l would
be able to sleep on a bed OF Wyom-
ing cactus as easy as on feather
bed, pick my teeth regular with a
bayonet and everything. OF course,
| suppose Charles will doubt little
Of that but nevertheless it, is all
true.
This is q fine country. grandpa,
we'll cultivated and taken care of:
Almost everything grows with good
results and believe me, these people
utilize every inch of soil for some
|thing. The French people are very
courteous and are anxious 20 become
acquainted with the u 9. eoyss
Nifgers m 1fe} a. - ~ y
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-10

pretty good, but oh, JOY, when we
hit old mother earth with our bare
feet in the morning. wowie! we al
most Wea ken. You know when it
is 10 degrees above or at zero here,
it is a lot colder than 10 below
there, because this is damp cold
not a dry one like Iowa, but you
know a fellow kinda longs for that
good old bed we left behind. The
Iowa boys are getting along fine and
dandy. our first Lieutenant is from
Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Fine fellow
guess we are about the only fell
lows from Iowa here, 8 of us, and
all in different companies, in the
truck company all close together SO
we don't get very lonesome
Well. just about run out of news
so goodbye write. mother and faith
er. With lots Of love and kisses,
your boy, O'Neil Hamilton,
list Motor Truck Co.,
9th Ammunition Train.
Camp Mcclellan, Ala.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-10
From Dean Hale.

Somewhere in France, Sept. I, IS.
Dear M o t h er and Brother
Thought l would drop you few
lines to let you know | am We'll,
couldn't be in better health and am
not kicking. / like it fine here
We landed safe and sound and are
in France and where we landed
along the walks of the little city
we marched through, the little
boys and girls were lined up and
singing and it sure broke in on the
boys that were supposed to be
marching at attention and we sure
had to laugh. | have seen sights
and have lots to tell you when | get
home. They are behind the times
here compared with our country.
They have two wheeled carts or
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-10

wagons and hitch one horse on
ahead of the other. But it is a
beautiful country. Tell Guy hello
for me and give granddad my best
How is everyone? Has Arthur left
camp yet? I've seen a fellow from
Garden Grove, also think I've seen
Ernest Sears. but not positive. He
was riding on a truck. I'm having
a grand time. Well, mother, it's
awfully hard to think of anything to
write, one must be SO careful, your
son, Harry d. Hale.
2,13S,742. 331 Bakers Co
American Elk. F., France.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-10
Sergeant Gerald Arnold Writes from
France.

Sergeant Gerald o. Arnold. Co. E,
10th Engineers, has written an in
teresting letter to his father, Frank
J. Arnold, secretary of the police
commission of st. Joe, Mo. Gerald
is a nephew of Mrs. j. A. Milligan,
of Davis City, and his parents were
for many years residents of Davis
City.
He gives a description of the
French people, their habits, their
customs, and their appearance, as
well as the picturesque beauty Of the
however, that the cots in his com
panY billet were built for service
rather than comfort, and the pas
sengkr trains a. els hoH carr %
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-10
On Active Service in France.

August "A, 1918.
Home Folks: ! will let you know
am we'll and getting along alright.
Received three or four more letters
and some papers SO don't be afraid
of me not hearing from you as
got a letter from some boy that liv-
ed at Grand River but | lost the let
ter and don't remember his name.
He wrote from Camp Dodge. We
have been having fine weather here.
1t rained some today. | see several
letters from the boys in the papers
telling their experiences but as l
some people | will wait until | come
home to tell about them l suppose
every time the people back there
reads about battle they think their
boys were in it if they don't hear
from them in the next day or two.
You asked if there was anything, !
worst of anything at present. Bar
bers are scarce around here and it
is hard to get good hair clippers
here but we get the horse clippers
and cut hair to beat all some times.
If Vera came to see you l suppose
she told you lots of news. Bea said
she got a first grade certificate and
guess teachers are scarce out there.
Yes, we have plenty of stationery.
There are Y. Nj. C. AS and Saliva
ton Army huts around here every
where. We can buy most anything
we need. We are all we'll and get
plenty to eat. For twenty-five men
we get quarter of beef and everv-
thing else in proportion so you
know we get more than we can eat
Don't worry about me | will get
along if anybody does as my troub-
les never did bother me any. Just
keep on writing as | get the letters
alright and the papers to-. from,
Willard ChaStain,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-10
Sept. 5. 1918.

Sept. 5, 1918.
Home Folks: received two more
letters this week. Suppose you have
heard from me by this time l am
getting along alright. Having nice
weather and the farmers are putting
i'll their crops again. Has Jane
heard from Charles yet? | guess he
likes to write about as we'll as | do.
l guess you read in the papers where
the Germans are on the run. 1t
isn't our business to run them. but
the boys tell us about it when they
come to dip their horses. How is
all the folks, all busy as usual l
suppose? I have been getting my
mail about a month after it is writ
ten. Write soon.
Willard Chastain.
314th Mobile Vet. Sect,
American Elk. F., A. P. o. 761.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25
PACKING PLANT PROPOSED
Industry Which Would Tend To Increase Production

With the growth of the stock rais- ing industry throughout the state through the utilization of millions of acres in the Ozarks adapted only for grazing purposes, Little Rock busi- ness men are cementing the natural alliance that should exist between the breeder of the hill sections and the finisher of the plains, by making efforts to secure a greater produc- tion of good cattle through securing the establishment of good packing plant, where the cattle of Arkansas may be easily and proftably marketed.
 The establishment of f1ourishing packing industry in the capitol city is regarded as mere matter of time, depending somewhat upon the CO.,
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25

operation of the growers with the business men of the city.
 As an instance of the early pos abilities in this direction, the fact that the Profitable Farming Com mittee of Arkansas this last year re- ported that more than 3O,0OO high grade cattle and 2,000 pure-bred bulls had been brought to the state, is very significant.
 The proximity to packing plant of dairy farming center is of great value to those having calves as well as hogs and other by-products to sell, making it possible to market their stock in small lots without assembling car load shipments and turning them over to spectators to take to market.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25
PEOPLE COME TO ARKANSAS
War Conditions Favorable to Rapid Growth of Great Agricultural States While War Work
 Draws Many.

The population of Arkansas is constantly growing despite war conditions. The advantages of the state as a farming center are becom- ing better known throughout the country and the very war conditions are causing thousands and thousands of people to .'go back to the farm" many of them going there for the first time in their lives.
 These immigrants are flooding to Little Rock. They hear of big wages being paid at the factories, in the shops, at the government quarters, and on reaching the city, many find free government emp oy m bureaus ready to place them-not only in shops and factories, but on healthy profitable farms.
 During the past five years one railroad system claims to have sue ceeded in placing 5000 families in Arkansas, while fully that marry new families were placed in the state by other railroads
 The railroads doing business in this state have long recognized the great opportunities lying in wait for the people who would come here and seize them. The roads have spent large sums of money advertising these opportunities in order to bring more people to the state to aid in the development of its great possibilities. Their immigration departments have been keeping fully informed as to the best agricultural land in the state available to settlers, showing prices at which it could be purchased and what it is capable of producing. All
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25
AN INVESTIGATION TOUR

As one of the efforts to better the agricultural conditions of Arkansas. and as sort of crowning feature of the Arkansas Profitable Farming campaign, ten days trip was taken by fifty farmers and business men of the state, under the supervision of MT. J. F. Nicholson, and other ag- ricultural specialists, the itinery GOV ering St. Louis, Mo-, Fort Atkinson, Wis, Waukesha, Wis, Lake Mills, and Madison, Wisconsin, Mount Vernon, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Ames and Whiting, Iowa, and Mary vile, Mo-, where all kinds of stock farms were visited and inspected, and large number of fine cattle were purchased for shipment into this state.
 Little Rock business men are in- terested in Lonoke County and they are doing all they can to better busi- ness conditions that will insure the of all the products of this county to the best of advantage. They feel that the people of the city are dependent upon the people of this section for the products raised here and that the better the grade of products produced and the more milk and butter shipped into the city, the more profit will accrue to both the business men of the city and the farming interests of the county.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25
SIGHTSEEING

Little Rock is fast becoming the Mecca for sightseers and veritable play ground for people of the state, who want to see and enjoy the big things that are taking place during war times. Hundreds of people are continually reaching the city to visit friends and relatives who. have re sponded to the call to colors and been assigned to Camp Pike for the training period, while others come to enjoy the pleasure of visiting the parks, the Beauxite mines, taking ride on the river,, and enjoying a spin
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25

prominent physicians demonstrating that the mosquito could be absolute ly exterminated in Little Rock and at the Camp site, the business men of the city offered to give the gov ernment $50,000 in money for the malaria control on the camp-site and surrounding area, which was es- timated to be ample for a two-year period.
 This was not the only thing offered as an inducement, however, as the periodically inclined business men of the city further offered to give the government 5000 acres of land free for the camp site and put under lease for the period of the war 10000 acres adjacent to the camp for maneuver and training purposes.
 And Little Rock got the eanton- ment
 Take Up $325,0OO Collection
 In order to comply with the under taking the Board of Commerce called mass meeting of the citizens, and in two days raised S230,000 and since that time, up to the location of the Plcric Acid Plant, the fund had been increased to approximately S325, ,000. The acquisition of land for the camp cost the board S1S7, ,000.
 It was not long after the decision of the government to locate the cantonment in Little Rock before the mosquito found that his day in that section of Arkansas had ended. The government detailed Col. c. C. Pierce, of the Public Health Department to take charge of the sanitation and malaria work.
 Mosquito Says Goodbye
 Little Rock and Camp Pike are now mosquito-less.
 The location of the first officers training camp soon demonstrated the fact that 1t would be necessary to construct a new bridge across the Arkansas river, and the result was the planning of two bridges, which when completed will have cost the city approximately s2,000,000. Other came in fast order and they are still en route.
 The last achievement of the enter orising business men of the city was he securing of the location of the Pieric Acid Plant at Factoria, which will add tremendous sum to the oayrolls, after the factory is in operation, as well as put into circula- ion about s1O,0O0,ooo during it's The financing of the work necessary to securing this great factory amounted to about s150,0OO, Is the site was furnished the gov srnment, and this money was easily ,aised by the Board of Commerce.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25
Continued from page 1)

day following" this announcement, the Board sent it's manager. Mir. George Firmin, to San Antonio for a conference with General Pershing. and the day following the interview, Fort Logan H. Roots was designated for an officers training camp.
 The quick realization of General Pershing and other army men of the strategic and business importance of Little Rock just whetted the desires of the big business men of the city for bigger things, and after creating a Military Affairs Committee, they discovered that while they had every thing in their favor for securing one of the proposed great cantonments in so far as location, railroad facil- lties and business importance were concerned, certain objections were being raised by inspectors sent to view the proposed locations, the particular objection being the wooded terrain surrounding the camp and the presence during the summer and fall months of the malaria bear ing mosquito.
 Only the most healthful of condi- tions would meet the demands of the government for a place in which to train the hundreds Of thousands of young men necessary to win the war. Somewhat disappointed over the re- suit of the first inspections made by government men, but not daunted in their efforts to get the cantonment for Little Rock, the business men just got back Of the Board of Con- merce with the proposition that they were ready to back the organization to the limit in order to help the gov ernment secure the proper location and at the same time add to the prestige of Little Rock as one of the coming great cities of the country.
 Re-lnsreetion I. Ordered
 A committee was then sent out with instructions to find out just what should be done to make the site the healthiest Of those proposed, with instructions 10 agree to meet the terms and the suggestions of the health department in every possible detail. After spending about one thousand dollars in telegraph tolls and a large sum n committee expenses, an order was given by General Wood calling for the re- of Little Roek. Malaria control was the only question raised.
 All other demands were met, plenty of water. fuel and other nee essities were found available. and the mosquito problem was anally met when, following z b-isz prepared by
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25

to the camp and a climb up the mountain side to Fort Logan H. Roots, where one of the grandest and most inspiring views of the Arkansas river and surrounding country may be obtained.
 Amusements of a high order characterize the features given by the theaters and show houses of the city, while many public entertain ments are staged at which military bands from Camp Pike take the lead ing part, while the most noted pub lie speakers of the nation are ire quent visitors in the city, speaking from theater platforms as well as
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25

this information has been dis siminated broadcast throughout the northern, central and eastern states and solicitors are constantly on the move with view to securing families or parties desirous of nov ing to more lucrative fields of action.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25

-180 acres, 140 in cultivation 1 room house. barn and other out buildings, 5 miles from. Car lisle, a bargain at $3500. Ad- dress Independent Realty Co, Carlisle, Ark.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-07-25

Little Rock has climbed up on the front seat of the do things" band wagon and her praises are now being sung throughout every nation in the world
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-04-22
WOMEN NEEDED TO
Demonstrate FOOD

There is an urgent demand at the
present time for food demonstrations
to be given in the state. Purdue uni
versity through its home demonstra-
ton agents and state demonstrators
will do some Of this work, but cannot
meet all the requests which will come
in during the summer.
Many home economics students
during the summer vacation, home
economics teachers, and housewives
with home economics training are be-
ginning to ask, What can / do to
help this summer" and are offering
their services for work along the
line of food conservation.
All women interested in volunteer
ing their services for such work will
please write at once to Miss Meb
Culberson, chairman under the coun-
ty Woman's Activities Defense Coun-
Gil, Richmond. Ind, giving the follow
ing information:
l. Name.
g Address.
3. Amount of home economics train
ing.
a. Amount of time that could be
spent on work.
Any organization wishing help
along the line of demonstrations will
please communicate with Miss Cul-
berson and she will see that they are
supplied.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-04-22
City Statistics
Deaths and Funerals.

BARTH-Henry H. Barth, 76 years
DID, died Sunday night at his home,
5O4 South Eleventh street. He leaves
widow, Augusta, two sons and two
daughters Funeral services will be
held from the residence Wednesday
afternoon, the Rev. F. A. Dressed Of
ficiating. Burial will be in the Luth-
eran cemetery.
BAKER-Mrs. Sarah c. Baker, 20
years old, died Sunday afternoon at
her home. seven miles north of the
city Death was caused by paralysis.
She is survived by three sons. Lester
and George of Richmond, and Will
liam of indianapolis; three daughters,
Mrs. Lucy S. Hunt and Mrs. Cora Sic
wecke and Mrs. R. Wadean. She also
leaves three brothers and several
grandchildren. Funeral services will
be conducted from Pleasant Hill
church Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock Burial in Pleasant Hill GENE
terry.
JONES-Mrs. Lula Jones died from
pneumonia Saturday at her home. 81
Mort Fourth street. She was 80 years
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-04-22
.BEARISH EFFECT
8 ON CORN PRICES
lRy Associated Press,


CHICAGO, April 22-Liberal receipts
and fine weather had bearish influ-
ence today on corn. Covering by
shorts. however. gave the market a
temporary lift. Trade lacked volume.
Opening quotations. which varied
from v off to &c advance with May
127h and July 145 to 145A were fol-
lowed by rather a sharp upturn in the
July delivery and then sag to well
below Saturdays finish.
Absence of expert demand weak
ened oats. Besides, the market was
bearishly affected by the prevailing
suspicious crop outlook After open
ing y off to Nc up, with May S3A
to $685., prices hardened little and
then tended down grade.
Lower quotations on hogs acted as
weight on provisions.
Announcement that some govern
ment orders had been allotted was
only an offset in part.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-04-22
Set EN- Up On
The Other Alley

Following is the schedule for the
games to be played during the season
in the Woman's Bowling league. al
the Y. Nj. c.. A. alleys.
Wednesday, April 24-Regulars-Re
serves.
Thursday. April 25-Sammies-vol
unteers.
Wednesday. May 1-Reserves-Vol
unteers.
Thursday. May 2-Regulars-Sam
mics.
Wednesday. May S-Regulars-vol
unteers.
Thursday. May 9-Reserves-Sam
Wednesday. May 15-Regulars-R Re
serves.
Thursday. May Sammies-v olun
teers.
Wednesday. May 22-Reserves-Vol
unteers.
Thursday. May 23-Regulars-S Sam
mics.
Wednesday. May 29-Regulars- Vol
unteers.
Thursday. May SO-Reserves- Sam
mics.
Wednesday. June 5-Regulars-Re
serves.
Thursday. June -Sammies-v olun.
teers
Wednesday, June 12-Reserves-vol
unteers.
Thursday, June 13-Regulars- Sam
mics.
Wednesday, June 19-Regulars- Vol
unteers.
Thursday, June 2o-Reserves-sam
mics.
Wednesday. June 26-Regulars-Re.
servese.
Thursday. June 27-Sammie-volun.
teers.
Wednesday. July 3-Reserves-vol.
unteers.
Thursday, July 4-Regulars-Sam.
mics.
Wednesday, July 1O-Regulars- Vol.
unteers.
Thursday, July 11-Reserves- Sam.
mics
Wednesday, July 17-Regulars-Re.
servese.
Thursday, July -Sammie-Volun.
teers.
Wednesday. July 24-Reserves- Vol.
unteers..
Thursday, July 25-Regulars-sam
mics.
Wednesday, July 31-Regulars-yol.
unteers.
Thursday, August 1-Reserves- Sam.
mics.
Wednesday, August 7-Regulars.
Reserves.
Thursday, August S-Sammies-vol.
unteers.
Wednesday. August 14-Reserves-
Volunteers.
Thursday, August 15-Regulars-
Sammies.
Thursday, August 22-Reseryes-
Sammies
Wednesday, August 2s-Regulars-
Reserves.
Thursday, August 29-Sammies-Vol.
unteers.
Wednesday, September 4-Re.
serves-Volunteers.
Thursday, September 5-Regulars-
Sammies.
Wednesday. September 11-Reeu.
ars-Volunteers.
Thursday, September 12-Reserves-
Sammies.