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The spectator., 1918-12-27
R0YAs- PALACE LITTLE USED
Castle of Nuremburg, in Germany, Was, However, Always Kept in
 Readiness for Occupancy.

Every large city in Germany has a palace or two, some more. Hanover has four, Dresden has two. Stuttgart has four, and so on. All of these were occupied more or less permanently by members of the reigning family. AS an example of one not so occupied, but al- ways kept ready for occupancy, may be mentioned the castle of Nuremberg
 It is of the medieval type; thick stone walls, towers, dungeons and all the things that go to make up the cas- tie of ones imagination. It stands upon a hill which commands view of the surrounding country-a necessity in the times during which it was built.
 Most of the interior is now a mu- scum which is educational in It's way, especially the rooms containing the instruments of torture, some of which were in use during the eighteenth cen tury.
The spectator., 1918-12-27
One ThInu Overlooked.

The German is nothing if not thorough. A German and Swiss were discussing efficiency. The Swiss said {:
 This is my idea of efficiency" and produced a picture. It represented an exceedingly stout woman engaged in rocking the cradle with one foot and operating a flaming device to keep the baby cool with the other foot; she was reading a book held in a rack while she knitted, and at the same time sang lullaby.
 The German looked at the picture and snorted disdainfully.
 Good heavens, man." said the Swiss in astonishment, what else on earth could she do?"
 Well, she weighs maybe couple of hundred pounds" said the German. "She could be compressing cheese by sitting on it, couldn't she?"
The spectator., 1918-12-27

Many of our American women were Unr' able to take up the duties of nursing as the front but they should know how so take care of their own at home, and for this purpose no better book was ever printed than the Medical Adviser-a book containing l,0OS pages, and bound in cloth, with chapters on First Aid, BandaglnG and care of Fractures, Taking care of tho Sick Physiology, Hygiene, Sex Problems, Mother and Babe, which can be had as most drug stores, or send 50 cents Co the publishers, 663 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y.
 The women at home, who are worn cnss who are nervous or dizzy at times, shoul@ take that reliable, temperance, heEoa9 tonic Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
 Tennessee City. Tenn.-'t gn1 in very bs6 health for over % years. I had woman's troubist- At first did not suffer pain but was low-sprlseas had A worn-out feeling, which no amount uf rsss would help, and felt that something dreadful wns' going to happen l had cold feet and hands sns my heart bothered me Life was burden ' had three doctors; they did me some good while I vas taking their medicines but when wns noe taking medicine felt just the same as before, sc I tried Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescription nn2 also the Golden Medical Discovery and am thankful to say these remedies cured me. have no symptoms of my old trouble"
 Mrs. Bette Gum, Rosie B.
The spectator., 1918-12-27
U. s. READY TO PROCEED BUT OTHERS ARE NOT ORGAN
 HEED YET.
SOME UN0FFICIALLY NAMED
Understanding Concerning Status os Neutral Nations Brought About Neutral Delegates Powers
 Are Limited.

Paris. - Almost on the eve of the assembling of the peace congress dele gates, the United States is the only country which has officially announc- ed the composition of it's delegation. News reports have contained names of British, Italian. Belgian and Japanese delegates, but the French Foreign Of flee has received no notification of these appointments.
 The visit of Premier Romanones of Spain to Paris has brought about an understanding concerning the status of neutral nations before the peace congress. While no formal decision has been taken, member of the American peace commission told the Associated Press that whenever a question arose affecting the interest of any particular neutral nation, it would have its opportunity of being heard, probably through delegates
 These delegates, it was said, will not sit regularly in the congress and will have no vote on questions be- tween the allies and the central powers bearing directly on the war, but will be called in when their in- terests are affected.
 The Spanish premier is credited in some quarters with raising the ques- tion of the return of Gibraltar to Spain and laying it before the peace conference.
The spectator., 1918-12-27
Daily Ration for 1,25o-pound Horse at
 Light Work.
GROUND SOY BEANS FOR PIGS
Found 10 Ba About 10 Per Cent Supe- rior to Wheat MddlinGs in Test
 ct Wisconsin.

As a supplement to cornmcal for growing and fattenius pigs the Wis consin sHion found thlt ground soy beaus proved about 10 per cent supe- r,or to wheat middlIngs figuring the cost of the feeds as the same. The In diana station compared ratioGs of two parts of cornmcal and one part of soy-bean meal with cornmeal and wheat middhngS in equal proportions and with five parts of cornmeal and one part of tankage for pork produc- ton. The soy-bcan ration produced the largest daily gains, and this with the smallest quantity of feed consumed for each pound ct grain.
The spectator., 1918-12-27
Airplancs To Survey Pole.

New York. An expedition to be led by Capt. Robert A. Bartlett. noted explorer. will be sent to the Polar re gions next June to survey the North pole by airplane, according to an nouncement here by the Aero Club of America.
The spectator., 1918-12-27
Americans Patrollinq Rhine.

With the American Army of Occu- patton. patrol boats, each armed with machine gun used by the marines at Soissons or in other drives, are plying the Rhine. The Rhine American fleet consists of 12 boats. 10 patrol craft, one supply boat. and the ''Prussian." which is being used by General Dickman,
The spectator., 1918-12-27
Planted by Grant

Planted when Gen. U. s. Grant was a lieutenant stationed at Fort Van couver, cherry tree on the farm of Grant Farmer, on Ford's Prairie, Washington, is still bearing at the age of eighty-four years, says the Ameri- can Forestry Magazine of Washington. It has a spread of Co feet and its trunk measures 10 feet II inches in circumference.
The spectator., 1918-12-27
Roetrlctlone on Load Raised.

New York--Removal oe the rostac. ticns on lead producers, who are now free to quote prices individually. was announced by the trade by the Lead Producers Committee for war service.
The spectator., 1918-12-27
FOR SICK HEADACHE TRY THIS MILD AND
 SURE REMEDY. FINE
 FOR BILIOUSNESS

Blrt,s headaches are due to inactive liver. stir up your liver, get 1t working right i.yain, get your bowels regulated. the psas1ns cleaned out and you will feel like 4 new person. Do this by taking BONIS LIVER PILLS, one each night for tus or three nights. A large bottle costs enly 25c at any drug store. They n pCttc,u
The spectator., 1918-12-27
American Graves Decorated

Paris, - More than 5000 graves of American soldiers were decorated on Christmas day by the American Com mittee for Devastated France. In the Thierry. where the graves were deco rated. the committee also provided a Christmas festival for 5000 chil- dren.
The spectator., 1918-12-27
National Banks Set Record.

Washington. Resources of tho national banks Of the country on No vember l. the date of the last call. az gregated S19.S21 ,404. 900. Comptroller of the Currency Williams announced. This not only was new high record, but was al increase of s1.777. .799, 900 over the total shown by the call last August 3l
The spectator., 1918-12-27
How's This :?

We offer $10O.O0 for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
 HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is talk en internally and acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System. Sold by druggists for over forty years. Price 75c. Testimonials free.
 F. J. Cheney Ss Co.,, Toledo, Ohio.
The spectator., 1918-12-27
Russia's War Losses.

Copenhagen. Russias war cas- ualties are 9.l5O0Oo men. according to a telegram received here from Pe- trograd. Of this number. 1,700,0 were killed.
The spectator., 1918-12-27
President To Rome January 3.

Rome President Wilson will arrive in stome on January 5. accord ing to an announcement made in the Italian newspapers
The spectator., 1918-12-27
s1e.c. l.oaOnoo unexpended.

Washington. More than S16,000,' 0O0,000 of cash appropriations and contract authorizations voted by Con gres5 for war purposes will he unaN. pended, Rrnrc entativo Shcrley of Kenturty, chHirman or the House Ap- pr0priations Committee. annoucCd.
The spectator., 1918-12-27
CutIcura for Soro Hands.

Soak hands on retiring in the hot suds of Cuticura Soap, dry and rub in CG- ticura Ointment. Remove surplus Ointment with soft tissue paper. For free samples address, ''Cuticura, Dept. X, Boston," At druggists and by mail. Soap 25, Ointment % and 50.-Adv.
The spectator., 1918-12-27
nclno nleeherred Faet.

Washington. More than 200O1O aol, dicrs lave been discharged from the army and returned 10 civilian status. Secretary Baker said the rate of de, mobilization had now reached 150.0O0 week
The spectator., 1918-12-27
No WorJns In a Healthy Child

All children troubled with worms have healthy color, which ndi cates poor blood. and ns rule, there Is moro or less stomach disturbance GROVES TASTHLBSS chill TONIC given regularly for two three weeks will enrich the blood. i'm prove the digestion, and net as General Strength
 ening Tonic to the whole system. Nature will hen throw of dspel the worms and the Child will be In perfect health. Pleasant take 60c per bottle
The spectator., 1918-12-27
RHEUMATISM PAINS

Ire quickly relieved by applying vacher-Balm. Try q 25c jar or tube. If you cannot get 1t locally write to P. W. Vacher, Inc, New Orleans, La. Adv.
The spectator., 1918-12-27
Greasinq the Ways.

Said the near-cynic: You can say what you please about elbow grease being necessary for success but the oily tongue has got it beat thousand ways"
The spectator., 1918-12-27
oers7n Electio, January 10.

Berlin.-Thc Congress of Soldiers and WorlmCn's Councils has decided that elections 10 the national assembly shall be January 19,
The spectator., 1918-12-27
Reform Cones Gradually.

A fashion note says that the new skirts will completely cover the ankles. but we hardly expect anything as radical as that at once and shall ee satisfied If cotton tops again be- some practicable. - Grand Rapids Press.
The spectator., 1918-12-27

The prices of cotton and linen have been doubled by the war. Lengthen their service by using Red Cross Ball Blue in the laundry. All grocers, 5c.
The spectator., 1918-12-27
carao Ships Soon Available.

Washington. - Cargo space for all goods in this country awaiting ship ment to South America probably will be supplied in the near future.
The spectator., 1918-12-27

If you would be classed good fellow all you have to do Is applaud your fool friends.
The spectator., 1918-12-27
FOR TOOT6ACHE

Nothing gives quicker relief than vacher-Balm, it is harmless. 25c in jars or tubes. Made by E. W. Yacher, Inc, New Orleans, La. Adv.
The spectator., 1918-12-27
Nothind More.

What have we there, q poem?"
 No, that is merely returned script."-Louisville COurier-Jour- nal.
The spectator., 1918-12-27
Akin to His Profession.

"I am told your family doctor Is d poet"
 "Why shouldn't he be? Isn't poetry a drug on the market?"
The spectator., 1918-12-27
Not Natural.

Nell-"What would you give to have such hair as mine?" Belle-"I don't know-what did you give?'-London Tit-BitS.
The spectator., 1918-12-27
A Sian.

q didn't know your dog had such fiery temper"
 Didn't you notice his blaze face"
The spectator., 1918-12-27
Character, Soundness and Good Con
 formation.

n very heavy protein concentrate but Is not particularly laxative in charac- ter, and is quite likely to produce di- gestive troubles unless the quantity fed is limited. Its proper use is as Il supplement to n carbonaeeous ra- tion, one-half pound daily being usual ly sufficient, although in some parts of the South several pounds daily have been fed with success. The more fa- vorable results have come from feed ing it in connection with grains and blackstrap molasSes. Cottonseed meal Is not palatable to horses. In most cases not more than two pounds daily per animal should ever be given, and before that limit is reached special note should be taken of it's effect. Most horse feeders prefer the use of oil meal. The following rations are sug- geSted for horses:
The spectator., 1918-12-27
cATARRH, COUGHS, AND GROUP

Are quickly relieved by Vacher-Balm.
 Every family should keep it in the house this time of year. If you can not get it locally send 25c for tube to E. w. Vacher, New Orleans, La.Adv.
The spectator., 1918-12-27
The Idea.

Pop. why do congressman make pairs?" 'I guess. son. they make pairs to get some plums"
The spectator., 1918-12-27

Industry and prosperity are spelled differently, but they mean about the same thing.
The spectator., 1918-12-27

When some persons catch on to joke they never let go.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-06
RObbins-ones.

A quiet home wedding took place
Friday evening at the home of Mrs
j. w. Jones, 2507 Clark street, Des
Moines, when Miss Mabel" Iowa
Jones was united in marriage to Mr.
B. l.. Robbins of Decatur, Iowa The
Rev. Charles S. Medbury performed
the ceremony, assisted by the brides
brother, the Rev. G.. Durant Jones,
of Perry, Iowa.
Mrs. Robbins is a graduate of
Drake University and has been prom
inent in musical circles of the city.
Mr.. Robbins is graduate of Ames
and is we'll known in the athletic
life of that college.
The bride wore. travelling suit of
dark blue taffeta and georgette, and
wore corsage boQuet of pink rose
buds. A color scheme of pink and
white was carried out through the
decorations and refreshments. The
brides sister, Mary Frances Jones,
invited the guests to the dining
room, where refreshments were
served.
The young couple left immediate
ly for Decatur, where they will re-
main until Mr.. Robbins school work
calls him to Rockwell City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-06
Memorial Day Observed.

Mem orial Day was appropriately
observed in Leon last Thursday, all
the business houses being closed
during the afternoon, and the streets
were decorated with flags. For
once it did not rain Decoration day
and very large crowd attended the
exercises which were held at the
Christian church. A male quartet
furnished good music for the occa-
sion, John Burgess Woodmansee de-
livered Lincoln's famous Gettys-,
burg address, and Rev. Grover G..
Flannery made a splendid patriotic,
address, during which be paid t~i-,
butte to the soldier dead and q
boys who are now defending our 2
in the war with Germany, which I 9
greatly enjoyed by all who heard 1t.1
Following the exercises at the
church an immense crowd went to
the cemetery, where the graves Of
the 1O5 deceased soldiers of the
Civil War, the Mexican War, the
granddaughter S m War, and the
each grave was decorated with beau
tiful flowers. How many of our
brave boys may be buried in foreign
cemeteries before Memorial day
comes again is hard to tell, and the
ranks of the old veterans il this
country are rapidly increasing the
number of our soldier dead.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-06
Will F.. Lindsey Purchases New The
atre.

A deal was closed last Saturday
whereby Will F. Lindsey, manager
of the Idle Hour Theatre, purchased
the New Theatre which has been
operated the past year by Girls Camp
eE, and Mr.. Lindsey will manage
both theatres, taking possession of
the New Theatre tomorrow. The
New Theatre will be closed Friday,
making arrangements to be opened
under the new management, but will
be open Saturday with matinee and
plight @ performance :; when Wa l. Mary Pick Pick
est success, "a Romance of the Red
woods" Manager Lindsey will con-
duct both of the Leon picture the
atres, and by controlling the book
ings for both theatres will be able
to book many feature films of high
est class for his houses. He has
made a great success with the Idle
Hour, and both theatres under his
capable management will be strictly
first-class
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-06
Observation-Disclosures,

Last Saturday, June 1st, occurred
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Gibbs, and
Miss Thelma Woodmansee, only
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Alva
Woodmansee, both Of. Corydon, at
the be home ed hs 1Fde5 Waa pefomed
pastor past of Of Promise city it Christian saisi
church, in the presence of the imme-
diate relatives of the contracting
parties. After the ceremony an
elaborate three-course luncheon was
served at the brides home. after
the 2:30 p m. train for their future
home at 4O2 E. White Street. Cham
paign, Illinois.
Miss Woodmansee was reared to
womanhood near Leon and attend
ed Leon High School, moving with
her parents to Corydon a little over
Corydon High School with the Glass
of '1S. She will be greatly missed
by her many friends and especially
in the Corydon Christian church, be-
ing an active member and a Sunday
school teacher. She is in every way,
fitted to grace the home of the man
The groom was born and reared
in Wayne county and graduated
from Corydon High School in 1918;
then entered Iowa State University
from which he graduated as a me-
chanical engineer in 1917, and is
now employed as instructor in En-
gines U. S. School of Military Aero
school for pilots, at Champafgn.
Their many friends of Leon and
Corydon extend congratulations and
best wishes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-06
The Capitol in Miniature.

For a sight well worth seeing, look
in J. w. Hurst & Co.'S store window
this morning, where there, will be a
reproduction of the national capitol
building at Washington. This mas
terpiece of art will comprise 5000
pieces of soap and is marvel Of
ingenuity and skill. 1t will exhibit
the front and rear elevations of the
capitol, the mammoth Arch of
Triumph with it's ornamental column
of Liberty and Chariot of Progress.
The great hall is thanked with small
er halls running throughout the en-
tire building. 1t has been executed
with marked exactness as to its dis
tinctive features and adornment.
The capitol building in miniature
made entirely of soap is about 10
feet long and nine feet high and will
occupy one of the front windows of
the store. The building is brilliant
ly lighted with new style of efec-
trio light, producing very beautiful
effect at night. The main object of
the special window will be to attract
attention to the soap sale that be-
gins Friday morning at eight O'Clock,
particulars of which will be found
in the advertisement on page six of
this issue of The Reporter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-06
Will Talk on War Activities.

Staff Captain ]. NJ. Wolfe, of OF
tumwa, representing the Salvation
Army, was in Leon Tuesday, and
arrangements were made to have
C. A. Burton visit Leon today to
talk about war activities. The meet
ing VIII be, held in the court room
at 1 o'clock sharp, as Mr.. Burton
must leave to talk elsewhere on the
2:3O train. He will have much of
interest to tell about, and an invi-
tation is extended to the general
public to attend the meeting. Mr..
Burton comes to Leon at the re-
quest of a number of our prominent
business men, and you will be inter
ested in what he has to say. The
and other societies are doing a great
work for our soldier boys, and they
have some very able men connected
with the organization.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-06
McIntyre-Tye.

In the presence of about thirty
relatives and friends, at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ].
B. Tye near Pleasanton, at l o'clock
last Wednesday, the wedding of their
eldest daughter, Miss Beulah to Mr..
Richard Mcintyre, of Wayne county
was solemnized, the ceremony being
performed by Rev. c. S. Marsolf, of
Leon. Miss Mabel Burch officiated
as flower maid and Charles Tye as
ring bearer. The Tye home was ap-
propriately decorated with flowers
for the wedding, and following the
ceremony and congratulations a two
course luncheon was served.
The bride is, the eldest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Tye, and is very
popular among large circle OF
friends at Pleasanton, where she has
been active in church and society
work.
The groom is a prosperous young
farmer of Wayne county, having a
fine home all prepared near Prom
ise City for his bride.
The happy couple departed on the
afternoon train for a few days visit
in Des Moines, and will be at home
on their farm near Promise City af-
ter June 1st.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-06
Attractions at the Idle Hour and
New Theatres.

The Idle Hour management takes.
possession of the New Theatre and
will hereafter conduct it in con-
junction with the Idle Hour. Fol-
lowing are the attractions at the
two theatres during the next few
days:
attraction at the Idle Hour is Car
mel Myers, the beautiful Bluebird
star, in the greatest picture that she
has ever made, The Lash of Pow
er: elr.t ~, The Bluebird company state
productions that they have released
for exhibition this year. The ad-
mission will be and 10 cents plus
one cent war tax
Friday, tomorrow, Owen Moore
an and MA1arguerite Courtot, comes to
edy as f hRa KISS il III Th,a deg6u IS 6ne o the
seasons most delightful productions
and Paramount places special
stress upon the high merit of this
production. Owen Moore, we'll
known both as a great screen star
ford, is ably assisted by pretty Miss
plus one cent war tax.
The, attraction at the Idle Hour
Saturday is Monroe Salisbury, the
great delineator of western types, in
lHe SeeCulHS drama OIL Cne great.
west, Hands Down." Monroe Sal
isbury is one of the greatest Of act
ors, appearing in western pictures.
and Hands Down" is a real western
picture full to the brim with action
and thrills. A one reel comedy Of
the most laughable kind will also
form a part of the program. The
admission Saturday is 6 and / 5 cents
which includes the war tax
The New Theatre will open Sat
urday under the new management
with Mary Pickford in the big super
Aircraft production, "a Romance of
the Redwoods'' This is one Of
Americas sWeetheart's greatest pic
lures and one of the greatest pie
lures ever made by any film concern
or star. 1t is thrilling and beau
tiful story of the great west in which
this wonderful little star screens a
great triumph. The New Theatre
will not be open Friday night as the
house will be in preparation that
day for, the opening on Saturday
under the new ownership. Matinee
Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock and
first night show, at s o'clock. The
admission will be 6 and Is cents
which includes the war tax.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-06-06
NONE GO IN JUNE CALL
Decatur County Exempt from Call
to Send Soldier Boys to Camp
DODGE on June Path Call.

The local registration board yes
terday received notice from Adult
ant General Guy %. Logan, that De,
catur county would not be called
upon to send any drafted men to go
to Camp Dodge on June oath, at
which time 5000 men from Iowa
are called. Decatur county has been
sending their full quotas on each
previous call, and under the new
regulations giving credit for enlist
ed men, and taking into considera-
tion the number of men in class l,
there is no men called from this
county, there being. two other Gounr
gold. who are not called for any
men,