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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05

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TnE STORY TuuS FAR
M England !. msstiHcd by The yellow
,h,,;;,n u lOO9-hOrsepower nlrpnnc tnt orop,
nakrs perodc trips to England, Months oI
az y",ttn III nave iallrd to iOcute tue hiding n'nts
tnc AR iefenSes nay" Ieen cauallS futile. The
,"rc ,nnre ,ha, makes The yellow pote", c,sn c,,,
Irt.G WSs r,,.. ,a' .nS ,nyrs the poss WeHi.
OF troops.
,nr restricted Circ,p Wthin which mJNe cah,hc'
in 'hc niJiW," 70" tn.und's most r",L."t wr" nc"s
"" NV hight the story Opcns she u tue Nn I',~
NJ pnrN given in honor Of joins NNI'o'
uenn ol collectors and y rrent artist, Mho.'
'n,ima% extends even to tic King himself.
select his own gCcsis, who include
,lRiI I>MMEH>iEN, gentleman sports-
81 being Gn idlcr! his n,ncer. DORiS MNTiLR.
iaOff i" S q" AmS5;I Inn1e r'ca%s rs
the War urn"c. rive others comrlctr the
G,rcle;, Durine, The dinner and even after III, ihr
for ".iictinr."" b"t hc '""ImN accents, ite
rcbukcs dirocici """iast III, .n"rn~c add hi
Io,'H, with an imrers0nnl "lnM!
During . iull In = rnncr>nti"n ~ 'mm"rslr,
asks t"uirin Ii,nrld for some cisnrctic ni"',>
nna n,nr ,"Gn'TG intcr Ri',n ,n'"r,rp.S " We" Few
minutes cf M rcrr.stni narr'in" hium,i' ash;
,,, ,i"rrr,'tr ,,,,rers Ini'h WnS'" c'a" "e
aner knyio shows credentials from hrrs"h
named Nn>Ncli. Doris enters ~ Wammsr"'r\
"ccc"t> E'r,io's threat Of rNnosurc.
When NnmmrrsIrN t1le. Darts h"'nr Ne hu
tees nnothrr '"trmrbu" following them. ana
give, his chauffeur "~der- e. 'io."' y IN
The meantime the Establishment tind~ d'h"rllH
tinnnE to VII, he does not come out ana
defend himself AGAINST the insults OF others
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05
Meeting. Fsirmount business Men's &son4
lAtlnm Nimclnnnln aIrnci md Ia ir1,1clt1 -

Meeting. Fsirmount business Mems &sao<,
citation Nineteenth street and FairnlounI'
avenue. Free. t3 "a
>orh Penn Improvement AssocIati6n
meets 1857 North Twenty-nnth street. Free.
Beth israrrs twenty first annual Pur,rs
baI Mercantile Hall Broad and Master.
streets. Admission charge. i
Northwest business Mons tssociatloB
meets 1885 Columbia avenue. Free. fE
Reading. stephen phiiiips's "uerod." BY
Henry Lawrence Southwick witherspoon
Hall. Admission charge. sa@a
Lecture. "Thr Middle Ages; Faith and
Political Organization" Germantown Y. ~
G. y. Admission charge. l
Dinner. Contractors Association. Hotel
NdCiphia. Members
Lecture by Dr. Harvey ". Wiley, pure food
expert. WagnCr Institute, Seventeenth street
and Montgomery avenue. Free.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05
NIGHT SCHOOLS OPEN SOON

tn" public evening schools, which haye
been closed since Uc middle Of December
on account of coal shortage. were reopened
last night for a two-month term lasting until
May J. Seven elementary schools and four
evening schools resumed their courses last
night. The secondary schools were the
south Philadelphia High School. West Phii-
adelpnia Ugh school Central High School
and william Penn High School
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05

II is reported IN polite circles
that the Joy ful' Sendrltas
viii be sought 10 give lessons IN
tanning, Castanetting, toss ng-
lf-hCad, clearinghouse, swish
inc skirts--and other captlNa-
tons,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05

The fire Of the Spanish dane.
ers in 1.-THE Land OF Joy" could
'onsume the ferCest Hindu IAN
tusia,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05

Tho Land Of Joy" was ad.
mittediy New York's most brill
isnt sensation since George ".
l.ederer's memorable musical
reNues at the Casino on Broad
way.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05

The players in "rhe Land Of
joy are all Spanish, the oniy
'foreisner" IN the cast n the
American comedian. Julius Tan
nen, to indirectly make clear,
In witty way. all that hap
pens.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05

"a lifornis and Florida have
losether been our only Land
" joy Now here is this I'm
versal Land OF JOY" for
everywhere,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05

The castanets in "rhc Land
Of JOY" fairly trill!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05

Hotel menus are bcglnn,ng To
feature Spanish disnes and the
cafes and srill rooms are al
ssass ssrst...sa : f's''s .fso'sf ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05

This coming Land Of Joy"
blossoms with enchanting Span
sh maids-ls gummed with
sugary lyrics-and - as say in
'olors as a rainbow
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05

Can yoai walk Spa nish. = as
pictured W the little cut above
See how Il u done IN THE Lund
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05

over 03 senorilss aud Senores
populate The Land OF JOY"
Also "A Bull,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05
Business Career
of Peter Flint
A Story of Salesmanship
by Harold Whitehead
opyriDhty

~. Wbtc!cdd wiN aaSi"cr your buSi1cSS qgss'
Io'S on. bhUiiJ. selling, 0dr"rtiyiIp ana CWpnB
wcHi' y 6 DOpr questions Clearly aid girc dU We
jdctS. loT correct HOBc oud MI address mus
o. "iOR'd 10 al 'UqtUri'y. Those WhiCh urc uno'p,
monS must Pc ignored: iH&u'rS 70 t'c9n'nL
G"tNtiOHS vii BE- scat on WCii OiierS 'iH. or
tr",g'rd IL as column, me most rirrtNmH
pt0bi'nrS ot OiVuirctS UN bc rrOrcp biO hc Sto'b
Of refer Fillf,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05
THE BIG SPECTACLE
is ALL MELODY,
COLOR AND ACTION.


- 49, ' 'AANf ~ ffAH-'f 80
Take Notice 49, Seat Seekers
Tor 1'he Land OF JoN!! The an
uounCcd sale Of Seats IL Al
ready Flooding the Forrest RoN.
office with Written and Ora
REQUESTS for ReserYatl tlons!!
sam are Being Noted in the
order OF Receipt only When
Accompanied by Cash or
ChcquC!o
Nut a .Ioyless m,ment in this
Land Of JOY" now looming In
view!
Walt for the END OF the
War" II you will. but see We
lasoo's Land OF joy before
These coming senoritss aud
ssnorNe ~ their Land qf 10y
are q furore vhereyer they hp-
& u<AI+ 4 IN.l nI n p. f. |I/ IN IA. W.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05
TODAr'S BUSINESS EPIGRAM

Scck reasons (Or fOiiO'riH1 MSj.Uti ions
,HHtcdd oi breathing H"m.
What does this mean to NOI:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05
The Ye[lOU DOUe
TiIE STORY TiItS INIi

tcopVr0tL iois, D. App'ctou and compaoyJ
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05

bridge club on Thursday al her homo. 2033
Chestnut street The members iurludn Mrs.
Frank Rcath, Mrs Henry Beatcs. Jr,, Mrs
Albert H. Russell Mrs. q. II. Mcckcr. Mrs
Henry Mrs. David Bullock, Mrs. Il. Walter
starr, Mrs. Frederick Herbert. Mrs. Frank
IlaclInlCn, Mrs. Frank elder and Mrs
Daniels
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05

Mrs John t. Rogers. Of 22ul 81. James
place, and Mr. aud Mrs I. llazlcton Miri;l
Of 220i be banCov place, have returned home
from Charlotte y, g.. where they have burr
visiting Lieutenant aud Mrs Edward II
Rogers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05

Alr and Mrs. Frederick :. Sable, Of the
Dcmar. Germantown, who have been spend
ing some time at the lHtz-Carlion will re-
turn to their apartments this week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-05

The first meeting Of the fctc champctrc
committee was held at the convent at Meroh
yesterday afternoon at 3 O'Clock The fctc
champctre which is given annually for the
Misc .curdia Hospital, win be held this year
on Friday and saturday, May 81 and
June l.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-24
Mrs. Jason HOllinger.

Elzina Jane Shields was born
August %, 1851, in Gallia county,
Ohio, her parents being Madison
and Cynthia Shields, both deceased
She moved with her parents to. Deca..
tur county, Iowa, in. the sprins OF
1866. She was married to Jason M
Ho!iinger on the 25th Of December,
1872. and leaves to mourn her loss
her husband, three sons, CLYDE M :,
of E;asterbrook, Wyo.; John Buford
of Lineville; Harry A., Of Pleasan,
tom, together with their wives, 16
grandchildren, also Ashley and Lee
Shields and Linnie Raglan, brothers
christianity and baptized into. the
Christian church at the age OF -
years at Leon, Iowa, but after mar
riage changed membership to the
Methodist church at Union and evel
remained christian until death
which occurred at the Hollingel
home in Morgan township, Decatur
county, Iowa, Monday, October
1918, aged 81 years, one month ano
IA days. -,
Wednesday, October 9th. at Elm
chapel church, 3 miles west of Line,
Vile, conducted by Rev. Trotter, OF
Clio, which was attended by large
number of relatives, friends and
neighbors, who gathered to, pay trip.
ute to that type of womanhood that
influences for good wherever met,
in the home, in the church, as
neigh Dor, and as friend. Inter
ment was at Evergreen cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-24
Mrs. Elizabeth Jones King.

Miss Elizabeth Jones was born
August 10. 1885, at Brooklyn, Iowa,
and died at her home in Des Moines
October 16, 1918, at the age of 33
years, 2 months and days.
She moved with her parents to
Decatur county in February, 1901,
where she had resided near Decatur
most of the time until her marriage
to Raymond King. February 13
1918. Since that time she had re-
sided in Des Moines. Her married
life was a short but happy one and
her whole life was one that will
never be forgotten by those who
knew her for to know her was to
love her.
She leaves to mourn her loss a
broken hearted husband, father, one
sister, one brother and a host OF
relatives and friends. Short funeral
services were conducted at the
grave by Rev. Henry Esch Of the
Decatur Christian church. and inter
ment was beside her mother in the
MunVOn cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-24
Notice of Final Report

In the District Court of the State
of Iowa, in and for Decatur county.
No. zl54 probate.
In the Estate of John H. Bright,
Deceased.
TO Marion Bright, Ida A; Drake,
Fannie Roberts. Eta Gatliff:
You are hereby notified that the
undersigned executor Of IT,, tn e estate das1
report therein in the office of the
Clerk of the District Court, in and for
the aforesaid county, and has, ask
ed for it's approval and his discharge
from further duty or responsibility
therein and that said report and ap-
plication for discharge will come on
for hearing before the court afore-
said at Leon, Iowa. on the 25th day
Of November. 1918; at which anh time time
cause, if any you have, why said
final report should not be approved
and the undersigned discharged from
any further duty or responsibility
lie2t P. A. Bright Executor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-24
Announcement Dinner.

The following account of an an
nounce ment dinner in honor of Miss
Eunice Mitchell, former popular
Davis City young lady, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ID. Mitchell, is taken
from the Loveland, Colorado, Her
aid, where the Mitchell family have
resided for several years:
The engagement of one of Love
lands most popular young ladies,
Miss Eunice Mitchell, :. to RUSSELL
Warnock, was announced at an at
tractive dinner at which Mrs. Joyce
Laune was hostess last evening A
soft pink-shaded light just over the
table cast it's glow over the dining
from the light suspended by pink
baby ribbon. Streamers Of baby rib
bon, to the ends of which kewpies
were attached as favors, reached out
to the place Of each guest. Dahlias
and verbenas formed q beautiful cen
terpiece, a large kewpie tied with an
immense pink satin bow resting in
the center of it. At the place of the
bride-tO-be stood the keWpie bride
and groom, dressed as befitted the
occasion. kewpiees appeared on the
place cards bearing an enormous
diamond ring with the initials i. NJ.
r. w. on the inside. At the end
of the dainty two-course dinner serv-
ed by little Miss Villa Hamick, Miss
Mitchell cut the heart covered cake
which contained the time-honored
symbols of ring, thimble and pen
n.y. Miss Amorita Jeffrey received
the ring, Miss Leonore Carleton the
penny and Miss Maurine McPherrin
the thimble. Seated at the table
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-24
Paul Forgrave is Made a Captain.

DR.. H. s.. Forgrave returned yes
terday from st. Louis where he went
to see his brother Capt. Paul For
grave, who was enroute to Allen
town, Pa Captain Forgrave recent
ly was promoted to the rank of cap
tain to become a member of mobile
operating unit No. 3, which is being
modified at the camp in Allentown.
He expects to go to France in the
near future.
The mobile operating units are
patterned after similar units in
France and are so named because
hospital to another. Captain For
grave will have surgery only to do
In this unit.
Captain Forgrave has been sta
tionel at Camp Logan at Houston,
Texas. He was in st. Louis several
hours on Wednesday. DR.. Forgrave
stated that eight men make up an
operating unit.-St, Joe Gazette.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-24

We are requested to correct the
statement made last week that the
fire which damaged the ]. S. Ryan
residence in north Leon occupied by
Carl M. Reynolds, started in an up
stairs room used as playroom by
the children, as the fire was
was burning on the south roof of
the l. of the house near the f1ue.
Fire chief Louis Elwell officially re-
ported that the fire started on the
roof. probably from > shark falling
on dry leaves which had lodged on
the root - sssEssEEss q ;.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-24
A lot of people inyoluntarily sniff

A lot of people involuntarily sniff
at garment that you say you have
had dry cleaned and pressed. ex-
pecting it to smell to heaven with
gasoline. They won't succeed ~
seeming anything but the cloth
when you get them back from us.
And it's all because we have a spec
ial deodorizing machine not found
in many shops outside the big cities.
Lamoni Steam Laundry Co., branch
office in Leon. Let us call for your
suit and prove it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-24

State inspector of county institu-
tons H. II. Mckee was here Tuesday
and made an inspection of the county
farm, and as usual complimented
steward E. L. Shira on the excellent
manner in which he conducts this
institution. He could find no fault
whatever with Elmer's management,
but will probably make some recon-
mendations for some improved SAM
tary changes at the county home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-24

Relatives in this city have receiv-
ed word of the death of Billy Bob,
the infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. G..
Willard Young, of Fort Worth,
Texas, former residents of Leon, on
October 18th. The little fellow was
year old last July. and had been
birth. Funeral services were held
on Friday, interment being at Fort
Worth. The many friends of Mr.
and Mrs. Young in this city extend
their sympathy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-24
Celia Maud Anderson.

Celia Maud Anderson was born
at Emerson, Iowa, Sept. 10, 1921
the Oldest daughter Of James W
and Maud Anderson. She came with
her parents to their present home
four miles south of Leon in 1904:
She took sick with influenza and
pneumonia last Tuesday noon and
died Saturday, Oct. 10, at 8 a. m.
All was done that medical aid and
kind hands could do. and our heaven
ly father INTERCEPTED in her behalf
but it seemed his will that she
should depart from us.
Celia was baptized Sept. -
1912, and made an earnest effort to
live .he christian life. She was q
good, kind girl and was loved by all
"'! She An leaves se' father, mother, two
sisters, one brother, three grand,
parents and many relatives and
friends who will miss her very
much.
The funeral services we're conduct
ed by VIM. ]. Campbell at the nome
at 8 D. m. Sunday and the body in
tered in the Leon cemetery. None
of the family were able to be up for
the funeral.
Card of Thanks-We take this
means of thanking our kind friends
and neighbors who have helped US
during our sickness and the death
and burial of our daughter, Celia.
w Anderson and Family.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-24
There is a good opportunity for

There is a good opportunity for
steady work at good wages in a
prosperous business at Lamont, in
the Steam Laundry. The business
is expanding constantly and the
woman or girl who secures employ
ment and will use her head as well
as hands has fine chance for pro-
motion Good wages; good work
ing conditions. Phone or write to
Lamont office if convenient to call,
and we can arrange an interview
sometime in Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-24

ON e. com m makes FAR farm si 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, 1918-10-24

]. E. Drury, of near Pleasanton,
was in Leon on Wednesday after
noon of last week and informed us
of the death of his nephew, Kyle
Drury, of Gainesville, Mo-, who died
his funeral being held on Tuesday of
last week at Gainesville, interment
being at Fariview cemetery
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-24
Oct. %, Date Set for Returning to
Old Time.

Washington, Oct. 17.-No further
effort will be made by congress to
ing law and the hands of the clocks
will be turned back an hour on Oct
81, as originally planned. This de-
cision was reached today at con-
ference between congressional lead
ers and Chairman Baruch of the war
industries board, who had recon-
mended that the law remain in force
for the period of the war.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Will F. Lindsey, Mrs.
T. r. Sanders and l.. P. Covington
motored to Des Moines Friday and
visited until Sunday with relatives
Covington returned to his home in
New York City, where he holds the
very responsible position of news
editor on the New York Sun.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-24

w. B. Gilreath. of Lake Andes,
South Dakota, who with his wife no.
been visiting for short time with
relatives in the vicinity of Grand
River, was a Leon visitor last We'd
nesday. Mr.. Gilreath was for many
years one of the prominent citizens
Of Decatur county. and he has con-
tinued to be very successful in bust
ness matters since moving to Lake
Andes
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-24

Alva, son of L. A. Durell, of Eden
township, met with a painful acct
dent last Friday morning. He was
assisting in operating power wood
saw and got his right hand against
the saw, the thumb and first finger
being badly cut, but it is not thought
he will lose either of them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-24

Harvey G. Mcdaniel, son Of j. D.
Mcdaniel, editor of the Gainesville
catur county people, died at Jeffer.
son Barracks, Mo-, Oct. 18th, OF
pneumonia. Harvey was 80 years of
age being indicted into the service
as q telegraph operator. He had
been employed as a telegraph opera
tor ON the Santa Fe railroad In Okla
homa and Texas for several years.
He is survived by his wife and three
children. his parents and one broth
er IN France. The friends Of the
Mcdaniel family extend their SYM
pathy.e 's',+s' g iis y
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-24

John Leffler, who has been living
near Grand River since he sold his
farm near Van Vert, closed deal
last week with John Cochran for
his place just west of Leon, and will
get possession March LIST. Mr.. and
Mrs. Leffler have many friends in
Leon who will welcome them to this
community.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-24

Mrs. Chef Pullin has received
word from Washington, that her
son, George M. Lille, was seriously
injured in action in France on
August 4th. He was member of
Co. E, 16Sth infantry, which has
seen some terrific fighting with the
Rainbow Division
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-24

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
The difference will delight you. G.
w. Conner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-24

Word received from Clair Fetch
err, who was quite sick with influenza
at an eastern camp, is that he has
about recovered from the disease, be-
ing out of all danger
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-24

OF course, if you are fashionable
you have had or now have the
Spanish influenZa-if you do not
care for style and have or have not
had anything of the epidemic now
OoDiZOOtic"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-24
Big Type Poland Chinas.

We have for sale limited num-
Der of spring and yearling boars,
spring gifts and brood sows. of our
famous Big Type breed. Manchester
Bros, Leon, Iowa. Aft
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-10-24

For Sale-2OO acres miles south
of Pleasanton, 5 miles north of
Gainesville, and LOG acres two miles
west of it, D. c. Wagner, Gaines
Vile. Mo. 1O-4t