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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05
Van Vert.

NJ. H. Frey, of Humeston, visited
Thursday between trains with
friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ Halstead left
Tuesday for Breckenridge, Mo-, to-
visit with the formers parents, DR.;
home Saturday,:
Mrs. Albert Byerley was an Osce--
ola visitor Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Johnson and.
children, of Humeston, visited sew
eral days last week with the latter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Gould
and also with Mr.. Johnson's parents,
Mrs. Holgar Rasmussen and chill
dren visited Saturday with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. D. Kelley.
Miss Clara Davenport visited Sun
day with Miss Lorene Briner.
Mrs. Sarah Smith left Sunday to.
visit with her son, Fred Smith and
family near Davis City. !.
California, were visiting. last week
at the home of j. Hawkins.
Mrs. Ada Fishburn and son Don
aid, of Ottumwa, came last week
for visit with her mother, Mrs
Jane Murray.
Frank Brewer and other friends.
of Russell, came Wednesday to at.
son.
Lorel Fierce, who is working in a
bank in Des MOines, came Wednes-'
day to spend Thanksgiving with his
parents Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Flerce.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde oJhnson spent
Thanksgiving at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. G.. w. Johnson.
l. M. Frey visited last Thursday
afternoon at the home of his sister
Mrs. Mary Wilson of DeKalb.
Earl Edwards was dinner guest
at the A. B. Fierce home Thanks
giving day.
Miss Baalis Halstead who is at
tending a business college in Des,
Moines, visited last Thursday with.
home folks
Newt Thompson, of New Virginia,
came last week to visit his sister,,
Mrs. Jane Murray and also his broth.
er J. Thompson.
Mrs. Ray CHAIR was transacting
business in Osceola Monday.
E.. j. Blair was a business visitor
in Leon Monday.
Clyde johnson, who is in the
training camp at Camp Dodge, came.
"Wednesday evening to spend
Thanksgiving with his wife and 9th.
er home folks.
Mrs. Will Stickler was an Osce--
ola visitor Monday morning
Mr.. and Mrs. Neil Briner visited
Sunday at the home of Mrs Briner's-
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Will Brans-
comb.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05
Fred Fowler was Lamont caller,

Fred Fowler was Lamont caller
"Wednesday.
Charles Mills and wife were Leon
callers Wednesday.
w. B. Stanley was Lamont call
err Wednesday,.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Gibson were
seen in this vicinity Sunday enroute:
for their sons, Nile Gibson and
family, and were accompanied home
by their granddaughter Vera.
James Stephens and wife and two
daughters Misses Iva and Nora
spent Sunday with Aldus Payton and
family.
Bessie Lowell spent Sunday at
Mrs. Ella Devries.
James Woodmansee and family
spent Sunday at George Woodman-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05
Welcome Ridge.

Mrs. Mary P. Bond and daughter,
Miss Ethel, left for Colorado Mon
day where they will make their flu
ture home. - 6g.F
Richard Boord and wife were
seen in this vicinity Tuesday.
James Stephens and wife were
Decatur callers one day last week.
George Woodmanseel lJr., called
on his brother James Tuesday. Is
Tom Bryan was seen in this yicin-
i.y Wednesday Is !
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-12-05

! For Rent-A three room house
Phone Mack Cox, Leon.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29
HOW INFLUENZA
GOT ITS START

In summarizing an extensive study
of the influenza plague, DR.. ]. ]. Kee-
gan writes in the Journal of the
American Medical Association:
"A rapidly spreading pandemic dis
ease was first recognized at the U. S
Naval Hospital, Chelsea, Mass, Au-
gust 2S, 1918, the first patients COM
ing from the receiving ship at Com
monwealth Pier, Boston. 1t has been
carried to this port from Europe, both
by patients and by carriers. 1t prom
ises to spread rapidly over the entire
country, attacking between 80 and 40
per cent of the population and run
ming an acute course of from four to
six weeks in each community.
This disease is characteristic of the
ordinary endemic influenza, but is
more severe and much more contag-
ious. 1t is caused by a specific viru-
lent strain of the influenza bacillus,
against which individuals of the
younger generation have relatively no
immunity.
In from 5 to 10 per cent of the per-
sons afflicted it develops into mas
sive and very fatal bronchopneumo-
MIA. This pneumonia is primarily
caused by the influenza bacillus, this
micro-organism being recovered from
S26 per cent of the lungs at necropsy,
in S1.6 per cent of which it is found
in pure culture.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29

not so conveniently as in summer and
fall. but still effectively.
The moral influence of such con-
tinuous campaign might be greater
than the military results. The people
OF Germany and Austria-Hungary will
have difficulty enough in holding out
through the winter on war basis.
even without fighting. With the Allies
steadily pressing on every front, and
new sacrifices OF men and materials
called for at the same time that they
are facing cold and starvation at
home, public demoralization is GER
tain.
If Germany, then, is not reconciled
yet TO unconditional surrender, the
hest bit" OF the Allies is to wage re-
lentless war through the winter In
the spring. and very likely before
spring. Germany will be glad to yield
on any terms.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29
WHITE LADY
THREATENS KAISER
Spectre OF Ancestor In Old Palace
AZ Berlin Forebodes
Death

The famous White Lady of the
Hohenzollerns is reported TO have
been seen recently in the old palace at
Berlin. Does the apparition give
warning of the Kaiser's death?
He is VIGOROUSLY believer in the
mystical and may well be frightened.
An American governess of his children
(when they were young) has quoted
the Crown Princess Cecilie as saying
TO her that the Emperor and his wife
were "as superstitious as two old
peasants"
The White Lady. according TO the
story. was an ancestress OF the Kaiser,
the Countess Agnes Won Orlamunde,
and the appearance OF her ghost from
century TO century has invariably
given notice OF the approaching de-
mise OF the reigning monarch.
The Kaiser is directly descended
from a Burgrave of Nuremburg-his
line. continued through the Electors
OF Brandenburg, having no more ex-
alted origin-who married the Coun-
tess Agnes. 1t is not recorded whether
or not he was aware of the fact that
she had murdered her first husband
and her two children in order to be-
come his wife.
The murder habit seems to have run
in the family ever since. But, be that
as it may, the crimes are said to have
been committed within the walls of
the palace, which is AIS years old and
has enc hundred windows.
There is a great deal of apparently
authentic evidence indorsing this
specter, which is mentioned by
Thomas Carlyle in his history of
Frederick the Great. According to
his account, it entered the bedroom of
that monarch on the night before he
died. His physicians supposed that
he was recovering from his illness;
but, having told them of the ghosts
visit, he declared that there was no
use in trying to ward off death any
longer, and, turning his face to the
wall, he passed away.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29
A WINTER OF WAR

Heretofore the winter has been, in
general, a period of military idleness
and recuperation. Now there is a
prospect of major operations continu-
ing without interruption.
From the day when Marshal Foch
started his offensive, in midsummer,
there has been no let-up. Foch's policy
is we'll known. Until an armistice is
granted. he will surely want to keep
right on hammering the foe, regard
less of weather conditions.
Experts say that a winter campaign
is entirely feasible on at least 75 per
cent of the western front. Even the
Vosges Mountains, fianking Alsace
are not wholly impracticable, espe-
cially when we remember how the
Russians under Grand Duke Nicholas
crossed the Carpathians in the depth
of winter. 1t is probably safe TO say
that nothing but mud will interpose
any real obstacle Where the soil is
firm. naturally or as result of freez-
ing, the Allied armies can go ahead
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29
PAPER ECONOMY

Our Government is urging the peo-
of this country to save paper A brief
contemplation of the facts underlying
the request will make plain its i'm
portance.
Capital, labor, freight-space, coal,
chemicals needed right now for the
making of gas and munitions, all are
used in vast quantities for the manu-
facture of our necessary paper supply.
1t takes from one to three pounds
of coal to make one pound of paper.
This alone should stay the wasteful
hand.
The very fact that paper is so gen.
ehally used makes it evident that an
equally general economy will reduce
the amount necessary for manufac-
ture. thus setting free labor and sup
plies for Government use.
Baskets should be used for market
ing, to save paper. Hard vegetables
fruit and those articles already boxed
wrapped or canned need no further
hIdHpiuS- TUT llStSs lOlSS VI any
scratch" purposes, odd bits should be
used instead of fresh tablet paper
while using both sides of the sheet for
letters means clear gain of so per
cent
After economy in its use, the next
requirement is that every bit of So
called waste" paper be saved for
collection. Old paper is invaluable
for the manufacture of the new pro-
duct.
Since this saving by the individual
will be useless without some method
for the collection of the material thus
saved. and its return to factory or mill
where it can be utilized, the establish
ment and enforced operation of such
a system is duty of every local Gov
ernment
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29
FOR CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.
AGAINST CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT

At the following polling houses:
First District-First Precinct-Pol-
ling house; Second Precinct, Polling
house.
Second District = First Precinct,
Polling house, Eastport; Second Pre-
cinct, Polling house; Third Precinct,
Polling house, Germantown.
Third District-First Precinct, Pol
ling house; Second Precinct, Polling
house.
Fourth Dis rict - First Precinct,
Polling house; Second Precinct, Pol
ling house.
Fifth District First Precinct,
Brooklyn lookup; Second Precinct,
Polling house, Shipley station; Third
Precinct, South Baltimore lookup.
Sixth District-First Precinc., Pol
ling house, East street; Second Pre-
cinct, Assembly rooms first fioor) /;
Third Precinct, Polling house, Second
street; Fourth Precinct, New Polling
house, Calvert stree.
Eighth District - First Precinct,
Polling house, McKendree; Second
Precinct, Polling house.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29
-CL IP PIN GS OF
- CAPITAL COUPONS

mo parleying, no pacifism, no prof.
teering," the slogan of the boys at the
front, might well be adopted by a lot
of the elder statesmen at home
Switzerland says Germany will stop
the U-boat war. Rather think the AL
lies will stop it.
Grip results in whiskey being taken
into dry States. May possibly account
for a lot of imaginary influenza.
See that Germany defends her u
boats. That's more than her U-boats
can do for Germany.
Grumbling is a lot of comfort to
some men.
Teachers of penmanship naturally
do flourishing business.
Competition works both ways. 1t is
either the life or death of trade.
4
Some men would rather tell agree
able lies than disagreeable truths
X
An appetite for liquor beats an UNI
brella for keeping some men dry.
X
Don't forget that your neighbors
can smell onions farther than roast
turkey.
y
Don't expect to meet with success.
You must get hustle on yourself and
overtake it.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29
DEMOCRATIC TICKET
GERMAN DIGESTION

The Germans, individually, and as a
nation, always did eat too much. but
OF late there has been a decline in the
German national appetite.
Away back in 1914, Germany an
nounced that she was about to eat the
world alive.
BY 1915 she had decided that per-
haps her eyes were bigger that her
stomach, so she Cancelled part Of the
order, deciding to be satisfied with
commercial domination of the world,
and military domination of Belgium,
northern France, Russia, British col
onial possessions, the Balkans, Italy
and most OF Africa and Asia.
When 1916 came she decided she
could keep from starving, if she got
back her own colonies, held the terri
tory she had stolen in all directions,
and dominated Central Europe and
Russia.
The year 1917 found her somewhat
upset by her diet of death, and all she
insisted on was her own colonies, Cen
trail Europe and Russia.
In 1918, realizing that the different
elements of her diet seriously disagree
with her, and that she cannot possibly
retain them, she says she is willing to
be satisfied with her own colonies.
will give up her stolen territory and
generously relinquish a part of Aus
tria's, shake hands and start all over
again.
But by 1919 she is going to be so
sick that all she can do is crawl home,
lie down and call in Old DR.. Allies.
Then she will be shown that in the in
terests OF the public health, any nation
as sick as she is cannot be allowed to
order anything it wants, but must take
what is prescribed for it.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29
POWER PROBLEMS

The Smithsonian Institution az
Washington, has issued a statement
concerning the domestic problems
facing the United States in regard to
the supply of power necessary TO
maintain the industrial activities of
the country, and the adequacy of
transportation to move the raw ma
terials and finished products involved
in these activities.
1t is a matter of interest that the
coal consumed in the United States
engages over third of the freight
capacity of our railroads, and the
Smithsonian bulletin presents a plan
which it claims will relieve the prob
lens of water-power, coal supply and
transportation. This plan recon-
mends the establishment of compre-
sion to be administered as a common
carrier system, like the railroads. The
provision of such a system contem-
plates the coordinate growth of cen
trail power stations in coal fields and
at water-power sites. Through the
SdnkLCu CluPlOsA1CHl VI tnS CACS-
trical principle and the cooperation
with them of the public utility plants,
it is figured out that there would re-
suit a relative diminuition of the
amount of fuel called for in transpor-
tation, and that by burning the coal
at power-creating stations near the
mines, the addition of a common car
rier system of transmission lines
would solve the problem. The Smith
sonian Institution maintains that the
naturalization of the development of
power would remedy an endless
amount of economic and industrial
difficulties. The idea contemplated
is to replace a large per cent of the
small power plants throughout the
country, and distribute electric
Juice" on wholesale plan, much the
same as is done in the vicinity of
Niagara Falls, and at Keokuk, Iowa,
and at points along the great trans
continental railroads in the western
portion of the country.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29

CHAPTER 20 OF THE ACTS OF 1918.
Sec. l A. The General Assembly OF
Maryland Shall Have Power to Pro-
vide by Suitable Enactment For
Voting by Qualified Voters of The
State of Maryland Who Are Absent
And Engaged in The Military or
Naval Service of The United States
at The Time of ANY Election From
The Ward or Election District iIt
Which They Are Entitled TO Vote,
And For The Manner in Which and
The Time And Place at Which Such
Absent Voters May Vote, And For
The Canvass And Return of Their
Votes
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29
LIKE A
BOARD? IT'S
YOUR KIDNEYS

There's no use suffering from the awful
agony of lame back. Don't wait till it
passes on 1t only comes back. Find
the cause and stop it. Diseased eondf-
tions of the bladder or kidneys are usual
ly indicated by stiff lame back, wrench
ing pains. lumbago. sciatica, nervousness.
sleeplessness, tired. worn-out feeling,
pain in the lower abdomen. These are
natures signals for help,
Here's the remedy. When you feel the
first twinges of pain or experience any of
these symptoms, get busy at once. Go TO
your druggist and get a box of pure.
original GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Cap
sules. imported fresh every month from
the laboratories in Haarlem. Holland.
Pleasant and easy to take, they almost
instantly attack the poisonous germs that
are clogging up your system and bring
quick relief.
For over two hundred years they have
been helping the sick. Why not try them
Sold everywhere by reliable druggists in
sealed packages. Three sizes. Money
back if they do not help you. Ask for
GOLD MEDAL" and be sure the name
GOLD MEDAL" is on the box.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given, that the Sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court OF Anne Arundel county, in Mary
land, letters of administration on the
personal estate of
MARGARET Il. TAYLOR,
late of Anne Arundel County. deceased.
All persons having claims against the de-
ceased, are hereby warned TO exhibit the
same. with the vouchers thereof, to the
subscriber. on or before the
10th DAY OF APRIL, 1919.
They may otherwise. by law, be ex-
cluded from all benefit of said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment
Given under my hand this 3rd day Of
October, 1913.
CHARLES F. LEE.
administrator
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given, that the Sub
scriber has obtained from the rphans'
Court of Anne Arundel County, Mary
land, Letters of Administration the
personal estate Of
THOMAS HARRISON,
late of Anne Arundel County, deceased.
All persons having claims against the de-
ceased, are hereby warned TO exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof, to the
subscriber, on or before the
esd DAY OF MARCH, 1919.
They may otherwise, by law, be excluded
from all benefit of said estate. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 18th day of
September, 1918.
EUGENE p. CHILDS,
Administrators
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given, that the Sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Anne Arundel County, in Mary
land Letters Testamentary on the per-
sonal estate Of
HENRY WIE1AND.
late of Anne Arundel County, deceased
All persons having claims against the de-
ceased, are hereby warned TO exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof, to the
subscriber on or before the
9TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1919.
They may otherwise, by law. be excluded
from all benefit of said estate All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 30th day of
July, 1918.
NICHOLAS Fl. GREEN,
a2-3t Administrator, C. [ a.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29
Y j. Roland Brady -Auctione
Annapolis, Nd.
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Valuable Fee-Simple
Property
ON STATE CIRCLE, IN THE CITY OF
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND.

ON STATE CIRCLE, IN THE CITY OF
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND.
BY, and with authority of the owner
Miss Josephine Hogan, l will offer to Pub
lie Sale, at the Court House door, in the
City of Annapolis Maryland, on
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER Ie. 1918,
AT IL O'CLOCK, A. NJ.
All that lot of ground on State Circle,
lying between Cornhill and East streets,
improved by a frame building, said lot
having a frontage on State Circle, of 81
feet, and on Cornhill street of 81 feet, 10
inches, and on East street As feet, more or
less. being the same property conveyed
to the late Catharine Hogan. by James
Revell, trustee, by deed dated the Both
day of May, 1891, and recorded among the
land records of Anne Arundel County, in
Liber $. H., No. 80, folios 80 &c.
This property is improved by dwell
ing house, containing twelve rooms and
two stores and one of the most desirable
sections of Annapolis. All now under rent
by reliable tenants.
Terms of Sale-$200 will be required of
the purchaser on day of sale; one-third
cash on the passing of deed, and the bal
ance be secured by mortgage, or all cash
at the option of the purchaser.
A plat of this property, and for further
particulars can be had by applying to
the undersigned.
A. THEO. BRADY, Atty,
Arundel Bldg, Annapolis, Md.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given, That the Sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Anne Arundel County, in Mary
land, letters Testamentary on the personal
estate of
THEODORA DAMMEYER,
late of Anne Arundel County. deceased.
All persons having claims against the de-
ceased, are hereby warned TO exhibit the
same. with the vouchers thereof, TO the
subscriber. on or before the
21st DAY OF APRIL. 1919.
They may otherwise, by law, be exclud-
ed from all benefits of said estate. All
persons indebted to said estate are re-
Quested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand and seal this 18th
day of October, 1918.
CHRISTIAN DAMMEYER,
Administrations
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given. that the Sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court, of Anne Arundel county. in Mary
land. letters Of administration on the
personal estate of
JOHN p. CRTsNACH,
late of Anne Arundel county deceased
All persons having claims against the de-
ceased. are hereby warned to exhibit the
same with the vouchers thereof. to the
Subscriber, on or before the
2sth DAY OF APRIL, 1919.
They may otherwise, by law. be excluded
from all benefit Of said estate All per-
sons indebted to said estate are raouest
ed 10 make immediate payment.
Giyen under my hand this 9th day of
ARTHUR TRADER,
Administrator.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29
IN MEMORIAM

HOLLIDAY-In sad, but loving memor
of my dear father. Benjamin Holiday
who departed this life six years ago to
day, October 20.
The loss of gold is great.
The loss of love is more:
But the loss of my dear father,
Is the loss no one can restore.
By his loving daughter,
MRS. BLANCHE MILTON
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29

Copy of the 0fficial Ballot To Be
Voted i'm The General Election To
Be Held TUESDAY. November 9Th.
1915. Between The Hours OF ;
O'clock a. M, and 6 O'clock p. m.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29
DIE D,

HOMEBERG-On October %, 1918 al
Emergency hospital. FLORENCE HOME
BERG, wife of James f. Homeberg. and
daughter of John F. and Ida Affayroux
of Baltimore. Md.
Funeral from her late residence. 1S5 Clay
street, Wednesday. October 30th, at ]
o'clock, thence to Baltimore cemetery al
3 o'clock.
Friends and relatives invited to attend.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29

II isn't all influenza. A great deal
of it is plain fear, working on suscep-
tible imaginations. One of the best
ways to dodge a disease is to be sure
you're not going to get it.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29
STEPHEN T. BRIGGS.

One year ago today my dear husband
was called away in the first colored draft
with 101 other friends of this city, and
now he has arrived oversee safe. oh, how
/ miss him. no one can tell. but God He
has gone where / not see him, day
or night. / know he is far from home
but every minute and hour my mind is
over there, because the five years with
him were so merry and happy. Every day
and night | am praying TO see him. ! as
he has left an empty chair. God leads
me day and night. and / ask him to teach
me things which are right. / know we are
far apart but the same love / had for
him at home, / also have for him abroad.
God knows all about my heart and mind.
and that no other can tell. As long a /
live / shall never forget my dear husband
on the other side.
Stephen I. Spriggs was well known by
a number of friends in this city.
BY his loving wife.
MABEL L. r. SPRIGGS.
AnnaDolis Md
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29

If the nation raised Liberty Loans
the way Congress enacts war revenue
bills, its procrastipation would stop
the war for lack of funds.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29

II is reported from Berlin that the
famous Hindenburg idol-the wooden
statue erected in the days of his glory
has to be guarded from the popu-
lace. To keep the people from biting
the nails they once drove in so wor-
shipfully?
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1918-10-29
NOTICE

The National Surety Company will
issue Bonds for Trustees, Executors,
Administrators. Contractors, etc.
JAMES W. OWENS,
jy12-tf Attorney-in-fact