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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15
Davis City.

The Apostolic camp meeting Of ten
days closed last Sunday evening.
Five new members We're baptised in
to the faith last Sunday. There
tendance and large crowds at every
service. Most of the time good or
der prevailed and the songs and
music was of the best. Some excel
lent sermons and lectures were de-
livered but our heavenly father
watches over all and if it is his will
he will lead us all into the light OF
Tie infant son of Doss Kizzire
and wife who live south of Davis
City, was brought here for burial
last Monday The little one was six
months old but had been an invalid
all its life, and death, While a sore
give it up, is happy release from
pain, and dear friends it now rests
within Saviors care and you have
one more tie to try to live so you
can meet the dear one who is wait
ing and watching for us. all on the
evergreen shore of eternity
Yes, Davis City is sure going to
have her annual reunion. Come,
one and all and enjoy the cOmpan-
ionship of old friends for il this ter
rible war continues this may be our
last one.
MIS- flOTd Lduet lids CpSISN UP
a new restaurant and eating cafe in
her building at the old Teller rest
aurant stand. Miss Flora has been
for years one of our most successful
business managers and all are glad
; TO welcome her back and wish her
success in her new vocation.
Mrs. Horace McClaran and daugh-
ter Margaret spent Sunday at the
Allendale chautauqua. She went in
order to visit with her daughter and
son-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. b. Fulton,
who are members of the chautauqua
company
Roscoe Hagen, who has been one
of Davis City's rural mail men for
the past seven years, has resigned
his position here and left last Fri
day for Graybull, Wyoming, to take
a position with the Gates Sons IN
their garage at that place.
Several from this place attended
the Lamont stake church reunion
held at that place for the past ten
days.
Mrs Hasbrouck, who accompanied
her mother, Mrs. McClaran, home
from Plymouth county after a short
visit with relatives here. left for her
home the past week.
Des Moines, are visiting old friends
in this their childhood home,
Francis Radnich returned last
Friday from visit at Des Moines:
Mr.. and Mrs. c. V. Norman, OF
for a visit with their parents in Da-
Wis City, Mr., Norman goin n . on
from here to Battle Creek, Michigan,
to see his sister, DR.. Estella Norman,
who has a position in the Battle
Greek sanitarium. Mrs. Norman
will remain to make her father, Us
car Judd, longer visit.
Paul Radnich visited with Blythe
dale relatives last week.
n. l.. McClaran has been building
some new porches to his home resi-
dence that adds much to the beauty
and convenience of the same.
Mrs. A. B. Norman made a Trip
to Lamont last Monday.
Mrs. Carrie Lee and Mrs. Kate
Frazier visited with Leon friends
the past week.
Mrs. Irene Griffith came in from
Des Moines the past week for a Vlslt
at the U. G. Griffith home.
Dean Gates came in last week
from Graybull, Wyoming, for few
DAYS visit with his parents before he
answers his call to join Uncle sam
forces over the way.
Mrs. VIM. Mcintosh and Mrs. John
Ponsh returned last Wednesday
from a trip to Minnesota.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15
Carter Scott returned last Thurs
day from three weeks trip in the

vest
Miss Elnora Henderson was call
er in Lamont last Monday
Mrs. Adam McClain returned rec
emily from Lemars. Iowa, where she
had spent the winter; while not con-
fined to her bed she is very feeble
and had not recovered from her
recent illness when her sons were
called to Plymouth county to see her,
Mrs. Rena Fitch, of Osceola, Wis
tied her father, j. X. Beasley in Da-
Wis City the past week.
J. N. Price, of Martinsville, Mo,
was business caller in Davis City
last Monday.
James Miller had business at
Bethany, Mo-, last Monday.
Judd Flora, nephew of j. G.
Flora, from Saltwater, Okla, is Wis
iting his many relatives in this vic
initv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23

Woodrow Wilson could no longer be
patient enough and we met the challenge
by accepting the state Of war into which
Germany had thrust US.
After cntmerating and giving vivid
descriptions of the many violations Of the
laws of warfare and the ruthless murder Of
women and children who as Don-com-
batants are entitled To safety, Judge Gray
compared the principles which George
Warrington tho American soldier rep
resanted and the cruel barbnrisrn Of the
German autocracy. In speaking of Wash
ington, Judge Gray gave few interesting
incidents Of the patriotic life, his unwaver-
ing patriotism and his desire for tho
establishment Of a government Of FREQ
people based on the intelligence Of the
people In this connection be quoted
from George WsshnRton's farewell ad-
dress, closing his address with plea for
unity and the unqualified support Of tho
government in these trying times.
During the services tho Boy Scout
Troop No ~, of the Young Mems
Hebrew Association were seated ON the
front rows Of tho Temple. Previous 10
the introduction Of Judge Gray ~ the
congregation, the Scouts recited their
pledge To the fagwhile the Stars and Strip
"a were hoisted on the altar Of the syna-
gogue. The Star-Spangled Banner by
the congregation opened tho exercises
which we're closed by tho singing of
"America
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTEBOOK
BY Lee Pape
The Park Ave News

>poar's Arte Nlxander slepp all
rite - hI- cuzzln Benny Pottses house
l,st SatIdday on account Of the next day
hcing >undey ana they had a contest
- -e' wlch oue wood wake up ferst In
ihe morning. both of hem being woak up
hN M Potts sfnackIIg them with a rolled
up uew spaper making the contest a tie.
~isslety MIS- MARY Watkins has
had her initial, Ingrayed On all her pencils,
belng did by Mr. SD Hunt with his new
pen nhe, taking hnu al last SUNDAY
aitirDonn on account oi Miss Watkins
having II pencil, Il clooding stubbs.
Most OF Them Do
War Pom. by skinny Martir
lie saw built coming.
lest teforp he brecihed has last
wv dident he dodge If he saw it coming?
because II war coming too fast.
Wv not insure your coal2 To make
,lrp NOBODY steels II We viii look down
vour celler al your coal bin every hours
f,r 10 sents 4 week The Lew Davis
md I'D Wcrnick Coal Insurants Co.
Avverti1ement).
Alutch Excitement. Benny Potts. Sam
ross. Leroy Shooster and Puds Simkins
Lerd slmthing drop sounding like money
hsi Thcrsdav aftirnoon, and they hunted
srround for about Is minutes and then
sam Cross found male, wich must Of
hin II
Per.uni!-. sam Crosse, black cat has
3 yello klttins, being quite colncldcnts.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
JUDGE GRAY SPEAKS
ON WASHINGTON
Describes "Rcal Americana SIN" and
Purposes Which il
Represents.

Former Judge George Gray addressed
the congregation Of the Temple Of Truth
last night. ON the occasion of the commem-
oration of tho birth of the Father of this
country The jurist spoke on the topic,
George Washington. and Real Ameri-
canism Prior to the address, DIR
Samuel A Rnbinowitz conducted regular
services.
Before referring 10 tho life Of George
Washington the speaker dealt ut sorne
length on the war situation IN general and
the causes Of the present world catastropfy
in particular Woe be- To him who said
right is wrong and wrong is right, was
the text Judge Gray took for the moral
backing Of the address and chara cterizcd
the Kaiser as the chief malefactor whose
dream of world domination rs at the root
Of the world evil 1T was the fatal
philosophy Of world domination as
taught in the university through the
doctrine Of superiority, preached from the
pulpit as the divine right Of kings, snid
the speaker, that prepared the way for
The onslaught of the German army on the
peaceful nations Of western Europe.
Judge Gray then continued 10 outline the
alleged reasons for Germany's entrance
into the war. He began with the assas-
sination Of the Archduke Ferdinand
and traced the immediate effects on the
beginning nj the world conhagration
The Servian incident said the Judge,
was but pretext for the CARRYING out
of the designs for world domination which
the Kaiser nurt,lrcd for many years
For two and one-half wears We. on
this side, = hc said. watched the German
violation of the international laws Of
warfare and tried as best we could 70
remain neutral, but when the German
government after its policy Of frightful
submarine warfare began To toll us where
we could and whore VIC could not 90 even
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
MARYLAND MAY
FIGHT FEDERAL
DRY AMENDMENT
prohibitionists of State Planning
to Begin Contest Over Again
If Necessary.
MAY GO TO HIGH COURT

MARYLAND Prohibitionists are preparing
'or the worst In connection with the
'e,lrral dry amendment. which. if ratified,
nrnbqhly will hc contested IN the United
states supreme Court.
AZ their state convention IN Baltimore
,r,tcrlaN. the Maryland ProhibitionistS
turned down a suggestion that they
amalpnmatc with the new Nationals.
If acted upon. this amalgaInation would
practlcaliv wipe out the Prohibition
uarty rs poiitIcal entity, and the menace
therein 10 the follow-JIp on the fruit OF
their efforts was fully recognized.
BESIDES naming a committee to choose
delegates To the national convention in
Cmcago on March >. the "drys" unanl-
raot.Slv voted To- remain an Inde pendent
pohucal factor THIS was done to pre-
.ervc the concentration Of their efforts
"a case the federal amendment is thrown
ut hy the supreme Court.
That there Is some anxiety among them
r tins respect was evidenced by the
,ddrcsS of Joshua Lcvcring. when John
Y Parker proposed amalgamation.
Nlr cvcrIng announced that II was not
a All certainty that the federal amend
ment would bc ratified by the 36 states.
md even IN event of ratification, there was
IN assurance that the hill would remain
iutact ts matter of fact. Mr. Lever
ing has reason to believe that It will
certainly hc contested From my own
personal knowledge. he said Il know
hat "a number ui wet Senators voted for
the amendment, being convinced that the
supreme Court would subsequently, de
clare the measure unconstitutional
Who then he asked. shall take up
he work ui dong The whole thing over
- an II our prohlhltlonp party has become
.,ftnct m he mCstuw hilC.
On the strength of these statements,
4 unanimous vote against :tmaleamation
with any party was taken.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
NO FOOD FAMINE.
Railroad Director MeAdoc Does Not
Fsar TRANSFORMATION Handicsp.

Washington, Feb % Director Gon-
ersl McAdoo yesterday gave assurance
that ~ far as transportation ~ con
corned. there is no dankor of suffering
from serious food shortage IN tho
eastern part of the country
This was prompted by the warning
given Thursolay night by food Ad
ministrat0r Hoover bat unless grain 8nd
meat movement ~ greatly increased
IN the next 90 days the country 10 threat
oned with an acute shOrtagr n food
and the program ~ food shipncnts W
the Allies viii fail In letter ~ Nr
Hoover. the director general declared
that 4 the ford administrator will give
definite information on tho lD~ati0n -
stocks of supplies intended for tho Allirs
the RAILROADS. will move them promptly
90 senbpard simultaneously mo rni
road administration gave oYi hgIfcs
showing that the moyrmrn' Il gram
10 primary markets m tbo west within
the last 10 days wa- f,r greaisr than .r
previous ycars
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
EVERYBODY HELP
TO BOOM BUSINESS
Mercantile Section Of Chamber of
Commerce Hears Trade Gospel
From Expert.

The mercantile section Of the Chamber
Of Commerce heard business gospel
Yesterday from James w. Fisk, the
merchandI sing expert who has been con-
Quoting the merchants institute here dur
ing the past week.
Mr.. l'isk spoke for over half an hour
on the subject Of what can be done by
closer cooperation among Wilmington
merchants. William J. McCorkindale,
who has been in Roanoke, Va, was pres
ent and told of some of the things the
merchants, the Retail Merchants Asso-
ciation and the Chamber of Commerce Of
that city are doing To bring about better
trade conditions there.
The principles of Saving" as nd
vocated by the Commercial Economy
Board of the National Defense Com
mittee of the United States, were dis
cussed by Mr.. Fisk, who urged greater
attention to them by the merchants.
Eliminate the expensive return of goods
as much as possible. MIR Fisk urged
lie declared he had learned in his talk
before the New Century Club that the
women of the city were III sympathy with
that movement
Don't try To get all Of the business, I"
he continued Remember, that the
success and prosperity OF All the mer-
chants will make each individual mer-
chant more prosperous. Take care of
YOUR store service. There Is such "A thing
as giving too much service
THINGS THAT ARE NEEDED
"Cui out non-csscntials in business,
eliminate the transient merchants as
far az possibl The usual license system
does not do The credit rating bureau
should be an important part of the hIs-
ness system Of the city Strict co-opera-
tion here is essential in order 20 achieve
best results.
There should he committee on
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
| ASTMAN'S SCL UB MEETS
FOREVEN|NG'S "SMOKER"
Hooverizes Because Of Food Con
ditions But Has Whacking
Good Time.

The twelfth annual meeting of the
',cOrcc Washington Last Mans Club
was held IN parlorS \ ard H. Of the Hotel
IN ront last night, with fourteen Of the
original members present
Ia February. 1906, twenty-five mem
bcrs cf the Masonic fraternity. and close
friends ORGANIZED tho club the principal
object of which was to have an annual
dIilncr 10 hr held on February -. the date
l,iug liked fnr the dual reason that that
lat. was also the number OF members
Omitted and that II was Washington's
lrthdav and they agreed that never
world the membership of the club be
,.Yered for the reception of additional
plembers. TINT all were pledged to attend
he annual dinner until the membership
had been reduced toy the hand Of death To
he last man. whose duty u would be
~ hold a one man dinner all by himself.
"a this date, the year following the death
- the man who sat with him the year
previous
The officers Of the club remain, twelve
wears after Us organization, the same As
al the initial session, with the exception
81 those called upon 20 I'LL vacancies oc-
casIoned by the death Of member.
during the past wear the club has lost one
member by death-.Iohn Edwards.
Those present last night were: c.
7 Toppin. James Stroud. j Writ VIII
h irdman Hoffman. Robert Stuart.
William Porter. DIR William +. Harris.
samuel Green. Clarence Underwood, J.
frank Ayers. \ T. Sanborn y c. HAS
lcit. - ". Specr, George Grantland.
Two members not present, were Harry
C,reen and William McCrery. both of
whom are IN Florida
Because oi the high price Of food
and the national governments request
that the conservation of food be practiced
wherever possible and practical. and for
patriotism itself. members Of the club
decided 10 hold only smoker this year.
Dr William t. Harms, the club historian
delivered patriotic address, in which he
referred to the advice Of Washington, that
We should keep out Of foreign alliances,
and gave some of the reasons why II Is
low our duty TO disregard this advice.
fic made some comparisons between
ia. hardshlps that Washington had
- endure and related many instances
+ 'profiteering Of that day showing
.onciusively. that IN spite of the lapse
+ time human nature Is very much the
,nie today that 1t was when Washington
tNcd
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
NOTED VISITOR.
Moderator Of Presbyterian General As
sembly at Westminster Church.

Dr. Wilbur B. Chapman of Jamaica,
j.. l., moderator of the Presbyterian
General Assembly, who IS making visits
to the various presbyteries, will be at
Westminster Church and take part IN
the exercises there on Wednesday. He
will be accompanied by DIR. William II.
Foulkes of Philadelphia snd DIR. Aquilla
Webb of the same city. All the Presby-
terian churches in this city are invited
To take part in the proceedings. The
program for the day will be: At clock
in the afternoon conference of the min
listers of tho several CHURCHES. At q
o o'clock dinner will be served for men,
and at s o'clock popular meeting
will be held to which everybody Is IN
vited. Moderator Chapman and others
will speak at the dinner and the even
ing meeting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
TAKE PEPTIRON NOW
Needed IN the Spring by Pale. Wsat
Nervous People

Pcptiron s ia tho form ~ pirs. ,b,e~
late coated pleasant ~ takc. rasily ~
simulated and r. tho mot -u~crasf
continuation of rDn of Hhi~h i' maker
&. Hood TO Lowell MAJ hav- an.
knowledge
You must have m ahundaroc - rr-
in your blopd 4 yop are - b" brrn an
ond ft in hc batflc ~ llfc. ovrr0orns ~
at8cleg and know 10 aIch thing as failurr
For several rrgaons iack - rrn n tf.
blood Is moro noticeable n 'hc 9grin- 'tr-
IT. any Other fmc
Bcsidcs ron, PrptirDn inchidcs p~y~i-
nuT, cclcry and other bonics. nrrvs helr
and digestivos u gives p yth rrir-
md bod- ~ hr plood rrdfcrs -
rhcoka efcadice 'he nerves improves fnr
digestion nourishes and nrv,. z'arn--
~ thc whoic triv
II s the tonic sprinV rne-'i~7r- f-r ~.
M foY our ftmily
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
Successful Operation.

J. Mark Sweeten, Of 822 Jackson
street, assistant solicitor for the Phila-
lelphia and Reading Railroad, was taken
to n Philadelphia hospital Tuesday
where he underwent severe operation
for stomach trouble Although not cnm-
plrtely ont Of danger, the operation was
reported tn be successful Fie was said
10 be doing well yesterday Mr. Svccten
had been III about two weeks bcf0rr the
ot.arafipu
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
PEPPER TALKS.
By George Matthew Adams.
INTENSITY

What q quality that, wIthal
which enables a man to express
himself so briefly, so exactly, so
clearly and with such intesnity
that hardly he himself for the
moment realizes his own achieve
ment.
For instance, Dante CARLYLE
said Of him that he is world
great not because he Is world
wide, but because he is world
deep" Again he said, II know
of nothing so intense as Dante"
Raphael, in the opinion OF .
painters, stands at the head Of
all portrait artists. Because he
seemed to paint himself unto every
picture. And yet, even one so
great and intense as he was not
able to take from the face he
painted more than what he took
away and put into his picture.
Napoleon was a nature so in
tense in working that it took years
and dozen nations to finally .
subdue his restless spirit.
Away with this man, they
rTfEO dgdlIlSJ JESUS Il VI III n ild-
ture as sweet and gentle and un-
selfish as His, there was yet such
an intensity Of great purpose that
the day in which he lived became
50 wrought up against Him that tie
finally was crucified.
So that it costs TO be too in
tense. Yet | think it worth while.
For in addition TO the illustra-
tlons mentioned, / think OF Garrl-
son who was mobbed in the streets
Of Boston, but which city now
honors him And Of the noble
pictures dotting the pages Of his
tory that shall always stand as
mute testimonials TO the everbeing
force In human life that always
backs the man willing to be in
tense, through everything and all,
I that he may the best express his
heart and his time
All worth must have drive.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
Home for Aged Women.

Although most generous response
~ made 10 the appeal for donation day
the Home for Aged Women. the com
mite, has decided not 10 make state
ment al tins time as further donations
afo expected There were many visit
or 81 the home on Thursday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
Socialist Sunday Forum

The usual Sunday evening meeting
Of the Socialist Sunday Forum viii 10
held at Sl5 Market street tomorrow
The rsecting is open n the public as
are also questions and discussion n
follow tho address
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
COMMITTEES NAMED.

The following committees have been
appointed.
Educational committee, Ellwood Soud-
or; entertainment committee D. Smell
lcnburg; shopping conditions, Milinrd +.
Davis program ADVERTISING Nathan
Miller; discounts, William ). Clay: rat
ing, J. s. Clark; advertising committee.
{. w Richardson; fellowship committee,
William Morris; outside competition,
James G.. Tuck; rctailed goods aud de-
lvcries, William &. Murgatroyd, tran
sient merchants, G. Sellers Smith.
Shoes, John Loud; grocery, Clifford
NJ Stelle; clothing mems furnishings,
John s. Mullln icwelry, Elwood A.
Davis: furniture, J. r. Bradley; depart
ment stores. Films Topkis; ready-to-wear,
Jacob Rosen: drugs, Edward " Itintner
funeral directors. James T. Chandler
laundrics, W II Hammond printers. r..
+. Bye. hardware, George Spnckman;
musical Instruments. William T.. Holland !;
auto Accessories garages, John LOTUS;
bakers. Fred II Steinlc, books sta
tloncry, Charles VI Smith cigars
tob.cco. II T. Wilson. confeciinncrs.
T.. B. GriHcnbcrg; opticians, James ID
Stroud; physicians. II halmers lick
man, NJ D.. plumbers, Frederick II
Gawthrop; plumbing and mill supplies
Herbert Smith
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23

What's vour idea Of Censorship"
Nothing 70 Talk about and a whole lot
n think about Washngton Star
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
SANDMAN STORY.
By Mrs. r. A. Walker.

Copyright 1918. by Mcclure Newspaper
Synoicntc New York City.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23

Good Fellowship, in order to welcome
new business men and bring about
good feeling among all the merchants.
Get in touch with new residents and see
TINT they know about your business.
There should bc an entertainment conn
mittee to provide interesting talks and
other entertainment for the merchants
section Of the Chamber Of Conmcrce.
"There should he organizations of
the different groups Of merchants with
representative 10 cooperate with thr rrtail
section as whole There should be an
Educational Committee to consider the
problems which confront the merchants,
and especially 10 educate the salespeoplc
on the subject which IL most vital to them,
salcsmanship.
avoid the idea that things cannot
be done in Wilmington said MIR Fisk.
'Tf YOU get the idea that anything good
can be done here and proceed to act upon
that idea you will find the different atti-
tude will do much To bring about n spirit
Of optimism that will produce good
results.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23

Lost something Try classified adv.
in Every Evening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23

hese days of high costs, tell them how much
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-04-09
Books Worth READING,

Editor Missoulian:
Sir-Among the new books received
by the public library there are two that
should be read by all persons interest
ed in social problems. The labor move
ment by Harry +. Ward is of especial
interest to church people. Professor
Ward teaches social service in Boston
University School of Theology. He is
also secretary Of the Methodist FEEDER
alton for Social Service. His book con-
tains chapters on trade unions, syndi-
calism, violence and its causes, and de-
mocracy and industry. 1t is a book to
make one think.
The other one, Trade Unionism in
the United States" is by Professor
Hoxie of the University of Chicago. 1t
is a history of organized labor in our
country and gives comprehensive
statement of its aims, it's methods and
its achievements. In the chapter rev
dictionary unionism.'' he compares the
knights of Labor. the American Fed
Grafton and the l. W. w. He also has
a chapter on employers associations.
l hope you will publish this brief
notice for We need light on the labor
question. These books are the work of
students.
]. H. McGUFFEY.