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The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17

the base of the plants to make the ground sufficiently moist to give them a good start
 "I can set a thousand plants in five hours" George said My broth ar, who does not love the work, poured water and dropped the plants"
 He plowed the tomatoes ten times and he went over them with hoe twice.
 "lt got dry and dusty, and I felt blue, he said. But a fellow has Co take a chance l louged for a soak ing rain, that would make tomatoes grow as large as pumpkins and il came just when l needed it most
 When the tomatoes began to ripen he was busy for forty days canning them, He gathered them when they were about half ripe. To leave them 10 ripen in the field would mean to lose half of them. He placed them in a shed to ripen. When ripe they were washed, scald- ed. skinned, placed in the cans, and cooked for half an hour Then they were taken out, labeled and stored away One thousand cans were sold to the merchants at Flat River at i2h cents can Armour X Com pany took 5000 cans and local mer- chants at Bismarck bought 800 cans.
 Tumbleson cleared about Si00. He also supplied the family with canned
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
POLK COUNTS PROGRESS IN
 THE ERADICATION OF TICKS
(By Dr, H. R, Getz.)

With thirty-three dipping vats practically completed, many of which have been used during the past season and some for two sea- sons, and more than half that many more assured in a good substantial manner-that is work having been actually begun, or at least money subscribed-the early completion of tick eradication and the complete elimination of the cattle fever tick from Polk county will be an easy matter.
 No one familiar with Tick Eradi- cation Work can review the work done by the residents of Polk coun- ty without experiencing a feeling of genuine admiration for their per- sistency and forsightedness. All familiar with the progress of the work will recall the temporary set back caused when it was found the people would be called on to puP- chase the chemicals used during the season of 1917. They will also re- call that the vats as fast as complet- ed were put into use and the peo- pie reaped the benefits to be had from dipping. However, these ben efits were temporary, for the cattle became re-infested with the fever tick by grazing with cattle not be- ing dipped
 f9i8-the fall season of this pres ent year-will find Polk county free of the cattle fever tick and follow ing the completion of that work the quarantine will be automatically raised. You will then be able to ship your cattle where you will and they can be sold for such purpose as they are best adapted the world will be your market and you don't have to send them in a tin can with the packer making the profit-your stock will not be confined to the quarantined pens to be sold for i'm mediate slaughter. Your cattle will not have to fight the poison of Texas FeVer-and don't forget that Texas Fever in the bovine family is a par allel to malaria in the human fam ily-which does not always kill but surely prevents efficient accom- plishment Since the work of bov- ines is to furnish the human race with beef and milk, any interference With their efficient work means a tremendous loss of food to the hu- man race.
 DIPPING NATS ARE ABSOLUTE LY NECESSARY FOR THE ECO NOMICAL ERADICATION OF THE CATTLE FEVER TICK. Many oi these are now under construction and will be completed shortly: oth- CTS are assured and work will be be- gun on these at once. Those com munities that have not organized as yet, should do so at once. Nothing will be gained and much inconveni- ence may be caused by delay ant | barley among neighbors. We al | know that vat. like a school, is . community affair and everyone can not have one his own pleasure | Handle the matter in a broad-mind- ed, far-sighted way-you can wei afford to be public spirited in worl which will return so much ultimate good to yourself and the Generationl to come. Anyone interested ant energetic can form a livestock asso- ciation--in an early issue we vii publish the plans most commonl, used for organization--or bette still, see your neighbors and learl how they organized--and then i i will he a short matter for someon experienced in the work to pass ol the natural advantages of site, anl give the necessary instructions fo digging and building.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
RANSOM PUBLIC SCHOOL.
Miss Julia Harmon, Teacher.

The Ransom School situated about five miles east of Mena, is do- ing good work under the direction of Miss Julia Harman, who is teach ing her second term in the district Miss Harman is not only making a success of the school, but she is put ting forth her best effort for the up- lift of the community, both intellec- tually and morally. She believes that the students should be taught the value of honorable citizenship and that habits of industry and in- tegrity are worth as much to the students as the textbooks.
 The school was well represented at the last County School Fair The exhibit consisted not only of school
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district erected a frame building which was used for both school and church purposes. A few years later il was found necessary to erect a still larger and more substantial building in keeping with the educa- tional development of the country
 At one time this was one of the largest districts in the county, but in recent years considerable terri tory belonging to this district has been annexed to adjoining districts by the formation of rural special districts. This has had a tendency to weaken the district, but it has been able to maintain from five to seven months of school during the year.
 W. A. Griffin, who has charge of the school this year. is teaching his fifth term in the district.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
AS TOLD IN FIGURES.

The annual report of the various school boards of the county show that 4.480 children were enrolled in the public schools of Polk county last year. The total amount ex- pended for the education of these children was. in round numbers
 s45.000. or a little more than SIC for each child enrolled. Accordinq to these reports. the total value oi all the school property in the coun- Y ty was so9,s75, which means that W, have invested in our school pr0perty approximately S22 for each child en-
 relted in the schools of the county.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
MORE SCHOOL TAX NEXT YEAR

One of the best indications of an increased school interest turnout Polk county is seen in the results of the last annual school election. At that time thirteen districts voted a i2-mill school tax; one district vot- ed an tf-mill tax; ten districts voted i0-mill tax; three districts voted a 9-mill tax; and several other dis tricts voted an increased tax. This shows approximately fifty per cent increase in the amount of school tax levied this year over the amount levied last year. A large per cent of this increase was in strictly rural districts. which shows that the peo- pie of the rural districts are becom- ing more interested in the education of their boys and girls.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17

aim to make of them men and wom~ en in the broadest sense.
 During the past few years the school board has endeayored to se- cure the very best teachers obtain able and some of the leading teacn,s CTS of the county have had charge ol the school at various times. Amohs these may be mentioned Professors w R. Shinn, R. B. Dodd, J. D. hol, man and E. w. Moon. A. $. Dahie' has charge of the school this yea and is ably assisted by Mrs. Blancns Clarke. The school is doing goVu work, with an enrolment of seventy boys and girls.
 The school plant consists oi ap proximately two acres Of lahu, good two-room frame building lIivu ern furniture, maps. charts glopvSI good blackboards, chapel organ ans other apparatus necessary for 1oin' successful school work.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
RATIONAL BREyITIEs.
(By s. c. Davidson)

Appeals to national preiudices never yield permanent results.
 Public sentiment is the main spring to the execution of law and order.
 Government should eminate from the whole people and not from the few usurpers of power whose minds are dominated by fanatical opin- ions.
 We should not be satisfied to drift along in the old accustomed method of doing things, but put such soul force into our work that the world will move in the right way.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17

work, but contained a splendid dis play of domestic art, which showed that the students were being taught something not found in their text books.
 The people of the district took ad- vantage of the new school tax amendment and voted an increased tax for the support of their school. It is planned to equip the school building with modern furniture by the beginning of another school year
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17

made to add one or two grades of high school work as the district be- comes stronger.
 Miss Irene Thornton, who has charge Of the school this year, IS an enthusiastic worker in the school room and can always be depended upon 10 cooperate with the educa- tional forces of the county in push ing the greater development of our schools
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17

MfS. BlaNtNt AidFkt tANHAHAHtAtAf
 Some six or seven miles south west of Mena and on the banks Of the historical Rock creek is situated one of Polk county's institutions Of learning that are doing so much toward developing our boys and girls into useful patriotic, progress siye men and women. In addition to teaching the mere facts contained m the textbooks. the Potter school IS making a strenuous effort to in- culcate into the minds of the youth those high ideals that will lead to the proper development of the child mentally, morally and physically. It is not the purpose of this school to make mathematicians and lln- guists of our boys and girls, but we
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17

year is sufficient evidence that she is doing good work. N w. Water held has charge of tie school at Howard. The teachers are enthu- siastic in their work and are de- termined to make this the most suc- cessful school year in the history of the district.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17

gressive teachers and may always be depended upon to do everything possible for the educational develop ment of the county. For the past three years she has spent her vaca- tions in the. Arkansas State Normal at Conway.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17

There never was a time when selfishness had proper place in human affairs. and especially is this true just at this time. The gov ernment needs service from every one, and it is impossible to be sell fish and serve at the same time. To take advantake of war time condi lions to exact or take unreasonable profits is to he traitor 10 our be- loved government.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17

beans. corn and tomatoes for the winter. He started canning with an outfit that cost s25, and intends next year to put up i5.000 cans, if possi- ble. What he made last summer will be spent partly in increasing his business next summer. Country Gentleman.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17

Men who continually study to do just like others have done in the past are of no value so far as ef- fective good is concerned. We must grasp the idea that today is a new &zv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17

YOU will fins all tAe imsss nsvs in THE STAR Lssk u "
The Mena weekly star., 1918-01-17
POTTER PUBLIC SCHOOL.

Faculty: A. S Daniels. Principal Mrs. Blanche Clarke. Assistant
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

Miss Fern Melvin went to Des
Moines Saturday morning to spend
the week end, and Sunday evening
in company with First Sargent Wal
ter l. Anderson, ROLAND Townsend:
the company, Miss Margaret
Thomas. Of Des Moines. and the
company mother, Mrs. L. B. Nc
Farland ate evening mess with the
boys of the 352d Field Hospital, Co.
313 Sanitary Train, Camp Dodge:
Maurice and Dennis Grogan, or
Leon. are both members OF this
company. The boys are looking
well and say they like army. life fine:
The supper, which consisted of
roast pork and browD gravy, fried
potatoes, lettuce salad. relish, fruit
salad and cookies. and tea, well
sweetened, was splendid. Who can
say Uncle Sam doesn't feed his SOL
diprS we112
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11
SELL GROCERIES

One of Worlds largest Wholesale
Grocers, Capital over 81, 000, 000.0O
wants ambitious men in every 10
cality to sell direct to consumer
nationally known brand of groceries,
teas, coffees, spices, paints. oils,
stock foods, etc. Big line, easy sales.
Values beat any competition. Earn
big money. No experience or cap
ital required. Complete sample out
fit and free selling Instructions
start you. Long established reliable
house; ask your banker. Write to-
day. John sexton & Co., Illinois e
Kingsbury Sts., Chicago, Ill.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

Only three times the last century
did Easter came as early as it did in
1913, when it fell on March 23.
that date, and once day earlier.
1t will not again come as early until
the twenty-first century. Easter is
determined by. the paschal moon
the fourteenth day of the calendar
moon, or the full moon which comes
upon or next after March FL, II the
full moon comes on Sunday. then
Easter is the next Sunday following.
Thus 1t cannot come before March
81. In 1918 it came on March ~.
and In 1916 and again in 1856 it
came on March g. It came on
March 81 tbs yoaf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

Miss Iva Briggaman, who teaches
the South White Oak school north
of Leon, lost her purse while going
to school one day last week The
purse contained something over
nine dollars, mostly money paid to
Miss Briggaman with which to pur-
tunately the purse was found by
jamie Long. of northeast of Leon
who called up The Reporter and told
us to insert Found" local; But
before the paper was printed Miss
Briggaman called to advertise for
the lost purse, and we told her OF the
one found and she promptly identi.
fled it and was greatly pleased to find
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

Manager F. n. Slade of the Iowa
Southern Utilities Co., returned last
Wednesday from Columbus, OHIO,
having been called the previous week
to Akron, Ohio, by the serious III
ness Of his mother Mrs Marion
SIade who passed away on sunday
morning, March 31st, at her home
in Akron, at the advanced age OF 50
years. Funeral was held at her
former home in Columbus, Ohio, on
the following Tuesday, under the
auspices of the w. r. C.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

Mr.. Ralph McGinnis, Of Leon, fiji
ed an engagement for his father. Y.
Il. McGinnis, at the Parent-Teachers
meeting in Davis City, Tuesday.
April End. Quite a number came out
to hear him, although the weather
was threatening. Mr.. McGinniS
made strong plea in behalf of the
Third Liberty Loan drive, beginning
Saturday, April 9Th, stating that on
ly 8 per cent of our quota for De
catur county was raised at the last
drive In closing he touched upon
the value Of good high school edu-
cation from the standpoint of a stu
dent. His talk was very interest
ing and enjoyed by all.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

Deputy sheriff John Osborn re-
turned Tuesday evening from Clar-
india where he took Lewis Holt. of
Van Vert, for treatment at the in
sane hospital. MIR. Holt was ex-
amined by the insane commission
some time ago, and adjudged in
sane, but was permitted to remain
at his home in Van Vert. but re-
Gently his condition became such it
was thought best to take him to the
insane hospital
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

Another state case was commenc-
ed, against C. Camper for operating
the New Theatre on Sunday the past
week, an information being filled
before Justice A. R. Warford. The
defendant through his attorneys
filed a demurrer to the charge, al
leging that no crime had been com
show on Sunday under the statutes
of Iowa, and Justice Warford sus,
tanned the demurrer, and DISCHARGED
the defendant. 1t is reported the
case will be appealed to the district
court
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

we'll to give some. attention to the
second hand value it will have
should you ever wish TO dispose of
it. Most automobiles depreciate
twenty-five to fifty per cent the first
year. Not so with the Ford.
Fords which have been run only
short distance are bringing i've
hundred dollars easy and dealers IN
change for kinds they sell at five
hundred where they are twelve TO
eighteen months old. This has hap
pened twice in our territory in the
last two weeks, while dealer in
an adjoining territory took one six
months old at five-fifty in a trade OF
this kind. Do you hear them offer
ing any such prices on the lines they
sell? study Il out.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

Mrs. Chef Pullin, of this city. has
received a letter from her son
George Lille, who is somewhere n
France. being a member Of CO. p
16Sth Infantry, and holds the Office
Of gunner. and from reports IN tn tne
right up on the front in the recent
drive. He also sent her copy OF
The Wild Rose, a little paper pub
lished by his regiment, Vol. !, No.
9, dated Feb. 18th. The paper was
printed on a typewriter and then
mimeographed, and contained news
the regiment, and 4 number of clever
carfOnnS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

Elijah Spencer, aged So, of Pleas
anton, was before the insane COM
missioners last week, and was or
dered taken to the hospital at Clar-
india for treatment, being taken
there, on Wednesday by deputy
sheriff John Osborn. His mind first
became affected about three years
memory, and recently his condition
has grown worse, and it was thought
best to send him to the hospital for
treatment.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

All patrons and friends of the
school are invited to bring their
supper to the school house at $50
o'clock on Thursday evening, April
II, and enjoy another community
supper. We feel sure that those
present at our last supper of this
kind will need no second invitation
and also will be glad to ask thell
friends to come with them. After
supper a meeting of the Parent.
Teachers Association will be held al
the High School auditorium. 4
good program has been planned
Everybody should arrange to "ttend
since this is the last meeting OF this
school year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

Sheriff Fulton was called to Vel
don Sunday to take charge OF a lei.
was claimed had been making pro-
German remarks, and he was
broueht to Leon. Febineacker, in
sisted he had never said anything
unpatriotic, had purchased Liberty
Bonds and contributed to the Red
Cross. The matter was placed be-
fore commissioner Hunt, at Creston,
and he ordered the sheriff to release
the fellow and allow him to return
to his home at Clarinda.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

The family Of p. b. Walker de-
parted Monday for St. Joe. Mo,
where they VIII visit a couple of
weeks with relatives and then go to
Andalusia Alabama, 10 make their
home, Mr. Walker being manager Of
Swift & Co.'S produce plant in that
city The Walker family have re-
sided in Leon for a number Of years,
and have many friends here who
are sorry to see them leave, and
trust they Will soon make new
friends in their southern home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11
Page SEVEN

The driver OF big Hudson touring
car whizzed through Leon about one
clock Tuesday afternoon, III iecll-
less disregard Of the danger 70
pedestrians. Marshal Osborn made
an attempr to catch him. and follow
but he made his escape We don't
know whether he had a load OF
booze in his car, or was merely try
= ; to show how fast he could run
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

Our Millinery Store awaits your
visit each day holding forth promise
that each succeeding day will find
them with many things charming
and new, Mrs. l.. e. Brigham.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

It's pleasure to see man with
we'll pressed clothes. 1t means
much to him and more to us to be
able to press them better than they
were ever pressed before. You can
prove his statement to your own
satisfaction by letting us show you.
C. w. Conner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

I Notice-As I have been called to
service. my books will be found at
the Office OF DR.. B. l.. Eiker. until
Nav 1st, and after that date all &C
counts will be placed in the hands
Of s collector. II you owe me any.
thing please attend to the matter at
once DR.. C. HI. Mitchell.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

VIM. Pleuss, Of Leon; Mr.. John
Baker, of Grand River and Frank
Lasley, of Lamont, bought Dodge
Bros. cars Friday and Monday OF
Rowsher & Keller. This car seems
to be going to the front fast. The
first three car loads all sold.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

A E Cotterill, Of northwest of
= enn. attended the big Poll Durham
sale of RYAN & Ferguson, at Laurens,
iowa. and purchased a fine white
hull. eleven months old. for which
he paid $500, and thinks he has as
fine q young bull as was ever
brought to Decatur county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

Mrs. Dora Hewlett and daughter,
Ethel, went to Glenwood Monday,
son had died at. that place. in the
morning. The remains were
brought back here and was buried
yesterday morning.-Grand River
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

4 dandy little daughter arrived
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie
Grimes in this city last Wednesday
morning, and with their two bouncs7
ing boys they now have mighty.
fine trio of youngsters. n
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

Steve Scott, of northeast OF Leon,
Harold Wright Of this city, and Car!
Lane, OF Woodland, who enlisted
some time ago in the navy, depart
Naval Training Station near Chica-
go, to report for duty Wednesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

Mrs. Marcia Curry returned last
Friday from Deming, N. NJ, where
she went two weeks ago to visit
with her son Claude, who is in trains
ing at Camp Cody. She reports the
Garden Grove boys there all WE'LL
Garden Grove ExpreSS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

Mr. and AIRS Fred Teea con.
and Mr.. and Mrs. c. seer, Of
Garden Grove, enterta ID. large
number of Leon and ,den Grove
friends at dancing rSrty at the
Give Club rooms in this city last
Thursday evening
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

C. E. Butler has on exhibit new
electrical sewing machine he is go
ing to handle. 1t can be carried by
any woman from room to room and
is a wonderful improvement on the
usual machine. II is made by the
Western Electric Co., which in itself
is a guarantee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

Some nice home grown seed corn,
hand sorted (grown on our own
farmA and will bear inspection;
Are now taking orders. Come and
look for yourself, $500 per crate.
BoWsher & BOwsher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

The pie supper at White Hall
school house has been postponed
until Friday, April 10th. The pub
lie is invited. Proceeds to finish
paying for Victrola. Marguerite
Daughton. teacher. 3o-At.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

county attorney ". }. Springer
and ". A. Alexander went to Des
Moines yesterday to try and recover
an auto belonging to Alexander
which a party had taken to DeS
Moines and sod to dealer in that
city
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

Everybody in Decatur county is
wearing a smile on account Of the
great Showing made in putting the
Third Liberty Loan over the top.
The citizens of Decatur county cam
mot be called slackers this time. z
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

Estes & Company have delivered
the following Ford cars the past
week: Harris Brothers, Leon, truck;
F. X. Dutton, Leon, runabout; e. f.
Oldfeld, Leon, coupe; Ed Spencer,
Leon, chassis
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-04-11

]. &. Long, Of Center township,
billed q car load OF White Face
yearlings to the Farmers Union
Live Stock Commission Co, at st
Joe. last Wednesday, which sold for
S1l.OO per hundred, about a dollar
more than he anticipated.