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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-30
Pleasant Valley.

Been having lots Of showers which
will make the grass grow and IS all
right if it doesn't get the river out
of bank and over bottom fields.
Sunday school we'll attended sun
lasr week with her sister, Mrs. Pete
McCarl and family.
George Poland il. and family
took dinner at the formers parents
home, Mr.. and Mrs. /. r. Poland,
Mrs. e. G. Vanderpool and daugh-
ter and Mrs E. A. Evans spent sun,
day afternoon at the George Poland
Hazel Morrell spent last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Jud Vanderpool and
children Oral and Opal spent sun
day with Mrs. Vanderpools parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Brown and fam
Mr.. and Mrs, James Munyon, OF
near Beaconstield, spent Sunday IN
this vicinity With hh;, relat1yes nor tool,
dinner at the S. NJ. Poland home
Esther Poland spent Sunday with
her, friend, Edith Grimm
The friends and relatives Of Miss
Esther Poland planned quite sur
prise on her SATURDAY evening, u be-
ing her eighteenth birthday. There
was a good crowd present, namely:
Roy Woods, David Acton, Alva Ell
ston, Neal Grimm, Ellree Brown,
Homer Roland, Frank South, Earl
Baker, Ralph and Eldon Poland.
Ralph Baker, David Fox, Bernard
Young, Ralph Palmer, Pearls
Woods, Reese Boles, Willie Burchett.
Rolla Brammer, Russell Boles, Jud
and Harley Ramsey; Earl Reasoner 1
la Brown, Edith Grimm, Pear
Brammer, Neva and Zelma Poland
Carrie Ward, Minnie Foster, Opal
Poland, Blanche Grimm. Martha
Brammer. Ella Woods, Alice Reas-
oner, Della Ramsey, Lucille Shields
Ella and Nellie Boles. The evening
was spent in social games after
which refreshments of strawberry
sundaes with devils food and white
cake were served. All departed
wishing Miss Poland many more
happy birthdays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Burns and fam
ily spent Sunday afternoon with
RELATIVES near DeKalb.
Sunday school next Sunday on
time. Everybody welcome.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-30
l)eIkaIb.

We have been having plenty of
rain in this Vicinity the past few
days and the farmers have not been
able to work in the fields.
Hepburn, the little son of Mr..
and Mrs. Bert Anderson, had the
misfortune Of falling from the porch
and breaking his arm just below the
Immediately taken to the doctor anu
nice as could be expected.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Shepherd
spent the past week with Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Cox
MIR. and Mrs. Herve Weldon came
Thursday for a few days visit with
relatives at DeKalb. ,;t,,
his sister, Mrs. Mary Wilson before
to answer the call of his country.
Mr.. and Mrs. lobe Burns and fam
lily spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
HDod' Wells, of Nebraska, spent
Almost every one was helping
this week buying War Savings
Stamps some from S. to $50.
Charles Wilson had business IN
Van Vert Tuesday.
MISS fdnule Fly Spent oalua utty
night with her cousin, Miss Ruth
Wilson.
Mrs. Bert Anderson and sons
Willis and Hepburn were Grand
River callers Monday
Luther Cox, of Grand River, call
ed on his father, w. A. Cox, Friday.
jim Miller had special business IN
Grand River, Tuesday.
Miss Ella Beers came Thursday
for a few days visit with Mr. and
Mrs Fred Beers.
Several from this neighborhood
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-30
Evergreen.
(DelaNed J

(DSity GU.
Plenty of moisture now days, rain
and hail nearly every day. How
ever, corn planting is about finished.
Some of our young people were
invited to 6 o'clock dinner at Mr..
and Mrs. Art Pitkins' Sunday.
Anna Cartwright spent Sunday
with her friend, Marie Hart at La
noni.
Nelse Bradley was busy Monday
collecting Thrift Stamps and Red
Cross funds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Art Martin accom-
panied by his mother, Mrs. Rose
Martin and brother Floyd and sister
Beulah visited his brother Emory at
Camp Dodge last "Wednesday.
Ralph, Rev, who has. been work
ing for his father Austin Rev, was
called to Camp Dodge last week.
Barney Nelson, wife and family
visited at the Martin home Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua Scots baby
II quite 0tck.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-30

were at Van Vert Saturday to- see
the boys depart for Des Moines,
several going from this vicinity.
There being a large crowd, the boys
were appreciated by their many
friends.
A. Wilson was a Grand River Wis
itor Friday.
Mrs. Bert Anderson and children
and Mrs. Mary Wilson and children
spent Sunday afternoon at the Har-
ry Wilson home.
Willie Fry spent Sunday with his
friend Johnnie Cox.
Will Fry, of Van Vert, speint
Sunday with Harry Wilson and Wife.
Neal Hamilton and wife. OF Deca,,
tur, spent Sunday with Mr.; and
Mrs. Horny Redman and family.
MIR. and Mrs. Lee Ewing TOOK
their oldest daughter Ruby to. Osce-
ola Friday to have her tonslls re-
moved.
Harry Wilson sawed wood for
Messrs. Norris, Pearcy and Winning
Bert anderson and Frank Brant
were county seat visitors Thursday.
Frank Miller was Lamont Wis
II d.. Wilson did some kalsomin,,
ing for Mrs. John Miller Tuesday and
Let's show our patriotism by
helping the Red Cross and buying
War Savings Stamps.
Mrs. George Shepherd snent frl-
hday afternoon with Mrs. Harry VII
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-30
Leon Amazed
BySlzdden Action

The quick action of pure Lavoptik
eye wash is startling. a school boy
had eye strain SO badly he could
not read. A weeks use OF Lavoptlk
surprised his teacher so much she
used it for her old mother: One
wash showed benefit. A small bottle
is guaranteed to benefit every case
weak, strained or inflamed eyes.
The quick result is astonishing.
Aluminium eye cup free. E. E; Bell,
druggist. NO. ..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-30

Do you get up at nights, Ssanol is
surely the best for all kidney or
bladder troubles. Sanol gives re-
lief in "a hours from al backache
and bladder troubles. Sanol IS a
guaranteed remedy. soc and s1:o0
a bottle at the drug store. SO 'l9
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-30

Smoke the dependable cigar. Ha-
yana Spikes, always good.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-30
They
Didn't
Fool
Carus

great invited to demonstration OF ne" ian
ged machine attachment which improved the music
by making it louder whenever the player took ne
Being good But the loud blast ar
rangemen meet artistic approval
Moving over to Victroa the modifying doors
and opening he exclaimed That is the way
to do trying to do"
able to control the vol
ume of and the modifying doors OF the
makeshift device is necessary
EVERYTHING THAT BEST IN TALKING MACHINE
CONSTRUCTION is INCORPORATED IN THE VICTROLA.
the numerous exclusive pat
change
full control Of the volume OF souno
without in any way interfering with artists interpretations
Come in and easily they enable you to
increase or diminish the Then you'll appre-
feature this ishow much II adds 10
your enjoyment o the instrument
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-05-30
SUMMER WASH GOODS
sH1RTWAIsTs

New ones coming in from last spring purchases
AMI you will certainly be satisfied with showing in
wash Waists Crepes De Chenes, Wash Silks etc-any
price you may wish from 75c to $3.50.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-19
ETIQUETTE

A guest not caring for wine Cwnen dining where it is served) should Eurn down his glass or mercy say. Thanks" to the waiter, which will indicate his wishes.
 x, Y. Z.-When the father of a young woman is not living, it is prop CT for her fiance to seek the consent of her mother to their engagement. It is not correct for a young lady to take a young mans arm on the street, unless they are passing over a cross ing or other places where she might need assistance. It is proper to ex- tend the hand when bidding an old friend good night, but it is not com pulsory, and a young woman may use her discretion,
 Engaged.-A soldier iS treated the same as a civilian when introducing him to a young lady. Always pres ent the gentleman 10 the lady, When other gentleman are present, the sol dier Is introduced to them afterwards
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-19
THINGS WORTH KNOWING.

When the sewing machine belt be- comes loose put few drops of castor oil on the band, run the machine a few minutes and you will find the belt frightened. This is much easier than cutting and readjusting the strap.
 If you let the butter cook while melting it the food to which it is added is liable to have an unpleasant taste. A good way is to melt it over hot water.
 Lay magazine Ca small thick one) on your kitchen cabinet or cook ta- ble. When removing a vessel from stove set on the magazine, then tear off as many leaves as are soiled. Re- peat until magazine is used. You will find this to be saving on your dish cloths.
 To Preserve Eggs-To three gal Ions of rainwater add one pint coarse salt and one pint unslacked lime. Put in jar in which you wish to keep the eggs; allow to dissolve, stirring oc- casionalIy for three days. Then it is ready for the eggs, either all at once or as you wish to get them. This is a sure way to keep eggs for winter use 1 Keep jar in the cellar; cover to keep l dark.
 | Place saucer of charcoal in refrig- orator to purify and keep things from tasting like each other"
 Renovate Pillows - First wash them, contents and all, then take the bag from a vacuum cleaner and after ripping the end of each pillow, after it is washed, fit it tightly on the cleaner and turn on the electric cur | rent. The air thus created rapidly | dries and livens the feathers. In a surprisingly short time they are as | light and fluffy as new.
 | Oflcloth Wall Covering-Table oil 1 cloth is an excellent wall finish tc wainscoat height. Put 1t on over the painted wall, using the width of the
 oilcloth, which is one and hal1
 yards wide. Use a cheap picture molding as a finish. In it's place a
 narrow oilcloth base can be wiped every week with a damp cloth, and
 after five years of wear will look well 1 Never use sal soda to open a sink
 It leaves a thick coating on pipes ant
 constant use will clog them.
 To prevent lard or butter from
 spattering when potatoes, eggs, etc.
 are dropped into it to fry, sift very
 little flour into the fat just before
 they are put in.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-19


 I've agreed to speak at some out ooor meetings" breathlessIy announc- ed Mrs. Adams, "and I'm depending on you, Mime. Frances, to make me LOOK credit to my country when I stand up 10 talk"
 Mrs Adams happens to be one of those mature women who is growing stouter to her friends eyes, but inn | perceptibly to her own. She insists on. trying on the frocks which ladies or happier build can wear. And it takes all Madame's tact and firmness 10 induce her to wear the right things. Therefore 1t was no surprise to us when she expressed a preference for lavender dress with rows of steel beads running horizontally across the skirt. Kindly but positively Madame led her away, and finally induced her to try on a blue street dress which was not entirely complete.
 Mrs. Adams stood up and surveyed herself complacently in the mirror, and then she exclaimed:
 Why, look as though I were just standing up to talk!"
 The costume is of navy blue trico- tlne, ana IS made to emphasize height and slenderness at every point.
 The plain waist has a very high collar, so there is a long line from neck to waistline. The single row of buttons in the front and on the cuffs Of the tight sleeves also contribute to carrying out the slender effect, One of the cleverest touches is in | the skirt. It literally divides the gfrth of the wearer in half.
 Hips, back and front, are f1attened by the perfectly plain panels, but at either side there is a necessary plait coming from under the stitched panel. A tan suede belt stitched with | black braid breaks the long line from neck to hem. Every part of this l gown, from the high neck to the long, tight sleeves and the stitched panels of the skirt, is designed to emphasize length and to take away any appearance of plumpness This is distinctively a gown of dignity, suitable for the mature woman or some one doing serious work.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-19
EFFECTIVE COVERS

Sheer material, such as scrin, cot ton voile, organdy or Swiss may be used in making bureau scarfs. The last-named makes very effective cov CTS.
 After cutting the desired size the material is hemmed or hemstitched all around, when it is ready for the decoration. This is by means of an applique, but the novelty lies in plac- ing the figures to be applied under the material instead of upon the top, as usual. The motifs may be cut from cretonne, silkoline or any wash goods that offers a good design for the purpose. This should be careful ly done, and then one may arrange the decorations as fancy pleases, as, for instance, rather heavy effects in the four corners and a light sprink- ling throughout the scarf, or a bor- der could be worked in all around inside the hem. Again, the ends only may be decorated.
 The method of applying is very simple. The motifs being in place are pasted down to the cloth, as said before, upon the wrong side, and then they are outlined upon the right side with wash silks or cottons, car rying out the colors in the figure Ever so little veining of the leaves or petals with the silk will give all the impression of the flowers being solid embroidery, so if one has time this addition to the outline should be made. Any one who will try this way of doing fancy embroidery will surely be delighted with the result.
 Of course, other things beside bu- reau scarfs may be made in this way There are pillow shams, nightdress | cases, handkerchief bags, dressing | sacks. sofa cushion covers, and even pin cushions, all of which will read 1 fly lend themselves to such decora- 1 tions.
 Those who can crochet lace or hap | pen to have any can utilize it as a l trimming to any of the smaller pieces of household linen, as doilies | centerpieces, mats, sideboard and carving cloT41ss etc. It can be used as an edging or insertion. After be- ing sewed on it should be worked over as the design permits very light ly with a color or colors as one pleases. The effect will be much prettier and daintier than the crochet in a solid color trimming which one sees so often. Odd threads of wast silk may be used up in this way il one has taste In the combination ot colors. For larger pieces of liner
 which will be frequently 1aundere6 fast cottons will be preferable to the
 silk for working.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-19
Incidents in the LiveS Of World Famous Women
Bv ELOIsE HARRINGTON

Iophy, and so on, she managed to ac- quire what would even today pc con- sidered equivalent to a full academic course.
 Gradually Mary Dyons one purpose in life took shape She saw the tre- mendous difficulties which lay in the path of any woman who wished to acquire an education---the doors ot learning were closed to her even Ii she were well-to-do, and how much greater were he0 difficulties If she wer handicapped by poverty So she tried to interest ministers, wealthy men anI college presidents in a plan | for high-grade school or college for women.
 There were a few broad-minded ed ucators in those days who believed that if woman desired to make in l tellectual advances she should have the same opportunities as men, but they were few and far between. The majority of the men she approached repeated the old familiar phrase to l her:
 Girls don't need to know science or the classics. Their place is in the home"
 All her plans and hopes for years seemed to go for nothing. Few would listen to her, and none gave her the practical help needed She became Respondent from time to time, and it was at this critical moment that she fell In love.
 Most women might have sought re- lief from the long struggle by marry ing, but Mary Lyon felt differently She put the thought of marriage away from her as a temptation. She wei knew that it would interfere with hel work, and might prevent her from achieving her lifelong project. She firmly declined to marry, and once more set about her task of convinc- ing influential people that there was that it would serve far-reaching pur- poses.
 Gradually she won friends to the cause.
 In october, 1926, the cornerstone 0. Mt Holyoke Seminary was laid a South Hadley, Mass. Mary Lyor wrote to a friend in humble thank fitness:
 q have indeed lived to see the time when a body of gentlemen has ven tured to lay the cornerstone of ar edifice which will cost S15,O00, ant which will be an institution for the education of females. This will be al era in female education" Today thu property of Mt. Holyoke Seminary il worth B 3,0O0 coo.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-19
Birthday Bio-Briefs FAMOUS WOMEN. l To Parents and Teachera-Get
 Your Children to Read This | Instructive Daily Feature.
MARY FALCONBERG

Mary Falconberg was the third daughter of Oliver Cromwell, and second wife of Thomas Viscount Fall conberg. Bishop Burnet character ized her as "a wise and worthy women, who was more likely to have maintained the post of protector than either of her brothers" and, added the Bishop, those who wore brooches deserved petticoats better, but if those in petticoats had been in brooches, they would have held faster" fter the deposition of Rich ard, of whose incapacity his sister was aware, she exerted herself in favor of Charles IT., and Is said to have contributed in great measure toward the Restoration. Her hus- band was sent to the Tower by the committee of safety a short time be- fore the return of Charles, in whose favor he held a distinguished place. Lady Falconberg was highly respect ed for her deeds of charity.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-19
PREVAILING SILHOUETTE

Fashion is more lenient than usual this season in regard to the silhouette, says the New York Herald. There are always some few rules to be fol- lowed in general, but certainly few CT than ever before. Then too, no style has actually been launched which can be called freakish.
 In the last few months fashion has contradicted herself many times, but instead of confusing us she has in each case graciously said: 'Well have it your own way and just do as you please" This is exactly what the majority of fashion experts are l doing, putting forth frocks so simple that there seems to be no change in them but so good looking that they are irresistible.
 Here are a few of fashions con 1 tradictions and one may choose for herself, although the material or the occasion on which the costume is to be worn is most frequently the deter mining factor.
 | To start with the subject of sleeves is very interesting. Wide sleeves are the newest thing, but only in the material and on the costume appro- priate to them. Tailored suits and dresses remain just as simple and strict in regard to sleeves as hereto fore, and there is absolutely no req son to expect any change. Evening gowns and loose coats, on the con- trary, are particularly adapted to the looser sleeve, and any material that is transparent is used in this manner
 On this question, sleeves of silk and satin stand half way between and are impartially wide either at. the top ol near the wrist, but never both.
 That is to say, they must be c1oss fitting as some one point or anotherl The transparent sleeves, on the con. trary, are often just a straight loose
 bag, depending on the arm within tc give shape and grace.
 No definite note. has been struck , either in regard to the waist line, bu+
 the majority of the most approved , type have an easily defined norma
 waist line. Wide, loose girdles hell } to carry out this idea, a few gown, , having no waist line at all. What } ever else, the exaggeratedly low O, high waist line is decidedly no longe, , in good standing. The nearer an proach to the lowered waist line is ir
 slightly lowered sections, corrected by belt at intervening spaces.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-19
KNIT SOCKS.

Mrs. John H. Sherburne, wife of General Sherburne, commander of field artillery brigade in France, Is not content to let her sole activity in war time be that of the silent partner of an army officer.
 She is devoting a great share of her time to Red Cross work and Fri day at noon time gave an interesting talk in the Red Cross Cottage on Boston Common on the latest needs in knitted articles.
 Socks are the things that we should knit now" she stated. Let the sweaters and the helmets and the mufflers rest for this month at least. From across the sea has come the call for at least 1000 pairs of socks a week."
 Mrs. Sherburne advised the women that loose knitting conserves wool and, especially in cocks. makes the articles more comfortable to wear.
 There is an equal danger of hav- ing the stitching too loose, but to knit too tightly means discomfort and a waste of yarn," sine said. Wool should be conserved, even in knitting for our boys" --. s..x.s.,,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-19
COLLAR AND CUFFS

Different versions of the deep sailor collar are frequently used on the open necked blouses, as are oth- CT flat collars with long or wide round or square front points. There are collars which are merely wide plaited frilis, and there are various forms of the becoming rolling col lar, There are also high stock col lars and slightly flaring Eton col lars, Cuffs show all kinds of CO., quettish details, and though simpli- city is the watchword there is very little that is mannish about these ds1s bleuseA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-19

She Tried to Interest Wealthy Men lived it was almost impossible, for in addition to education being expensive there were other higher schools of learning which would admit girls.
 From the age of 7, Mary Lyon stud jed, sometimes walking two miles to school each day. But she was So bril- liant a scholar that she made rapid progress in her studies, and at the age of r she put up her hair and heightened her skirts and herself be- came a teacher.
 Her salary as teacher was 75 cents week and board. As this was in adequate for her support she had to supplement 1t by spinning and weav- ing for some of her neighbors. But she kept on studying in spare mo- ments. By economical living she managed, in three years, to save enough money, which, added to a tiny sum received from the sale of her few possessions, was sufficient to en- able her to spend a term at Sander son Academy. By dint of hard work, taking lessons of one instructor in natural science, of another in philos-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-19

Mary Lyon was born of poor New England parents She was the fifth in a family of seven children.
 Her life was one of hard work and constant hardship from early child hood. Yet her one purpose was to get an education, and to help other women get 1t. Today. supporting ones self through college is no easy matter. Tn the days when Mary Lyon
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-19
PANAMA NEGLIGEES.

For little girls of 12 to IA there are fascinating pajama negligees to run about the house in on sultry mid summer days. The pajamas is of fesh-tinted nainsook and has full trousers, gathered into deep frills above the ankle, and a sort of rniddy tunic, short-sleeved and laced down the front, below the slip-over neck, with pink cord.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-19
VELVET A LUXURY

general opinion prevails the velvet considered for in the advance
  unusual hat which all
  ribbon with silvered
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-19

For it's best development 1t needs the small tailored hat such as is shown in the illustration. This hat is of plain black crip straw with 8 stiffly-wired black silk, bow that is fastened at the left. This gives 8 further upward sweep to the ensem- ble of the costume.
 Mrs. Adams surveyed herself ee- statically in the mirror:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-19
SANDWICHES FOR PICNICS.

Oriental Sandwiches-These are delicious. Cut the bread very thin and remove crust. Butter the bread, then spread one side with cream cheese and chopped dates and the other side with chopped peanuts, and press together.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-19
Smart Millinery
NEW VEIL FITS AROUND THE CROWN

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