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

The Abba Pop factory has been
closed down on account OF scarcity
of sugar. The government is not de-
fining non-essentials and it is not
Abba will go like Mr.. Weeber's has
gone. If the government needs the
raw material to conduct the war it
will take it. 1t is right. For two
years during the civil war The AL
bia Union was put out of business
on account of labor and scarcity of
material. w. H. Needham, now
editor of the Sigourney News, was
trying to run it alone, when in l S62
he got the war fever and enlisted in
the 18th Iowa infantry and Ihe
Union suspended publication until
after the war. Military experts. tell
us that the world war will last from
two to five years longer. If they
are right the most of us will be out
of business at its close. We will all
be farmers, miners, railrOaders,
munitions makers or running fac
tories to bring victory to the allies.
1t is. the only way out. Germany
should never exist again as "a ma
tion.-Albia Union,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15
MAMMOTH GORILLA DIES AT
SIGOCRNEY.
Death is Caused by Tuberculosis-
Several Hundred People go to
Undertaking ParIOrs to See
the BOdyS.

The death of the mammoth go
rilla, one of the most rare and valu-
able animals of the Sells-Floto cir
Gus, which occurred at 6 o'clock Sat
urday evening, on the day OF eX-
hibition here in Sigourney, created
The body was taken to Baylor's un-
dertaking parIor to be embalmed
The cause of it's death, according
to the keeper, was tuberculosis.
The animal had been losing weight
rapidly ever since it was placed in
captivity. 1t is a popularity of go
rlllas not to survive confinement for
any length of time.
During the past few weeks it was
unusually savage. At time, the 60
rilla, by grasping the bars of the
cage, would rock it back and forth
to such an extent that it became
necessary to chain the cage to the
over.
This particular animal was secur-
been in the possession Of Sells-Floto
for only five months. 1t was nine
years old and was valued at six
thousand dollars. The gorilla was
cured, however, it weighed POS
pounds.
This animal resembled a human
being in many respects. Its ears
and fingers especially were quite
similar to those of man. With the
exception Of length, a striking, re-
the arms. The goriIla's arms were
approximately - inches longer than
| those of the average man. Accord
| ing to statements made by the man
ager of the circus, the comparison
is further justified in regard to its
food and it's manner of eating. 1t
is said that at one time the keeper
gave the animal a dish of black
berries and cream, and the result
was that very human traits were
displayed, as it made way with the
fruit. 1t was also fond of smoking
cigars and cigarettes.
Several hundred people came tC
Baylor's undertaking parlors to see
the body during the two days which
it was there 1t is probable that a
much better view of it could be OBJ
tanned when it was dead than if ii
had been alive and on exhibition at
the grounds.
The bodys Of the gorilla should
keep four or five months with the
embalming process used.
1t was shipped Monday to Denver
Colo. to H. Fl. Cammen Of the Den
Yer Post. one of the owners of the
Sells-Floto, where it was turned oy-
er to a taxidermist. After being
mounted it will be placed in a
museums News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

Here is an incident that shows
the American soldiers are using their
brains and why we are going to win
the war: Two American soldiers
were taken prisoners. Ihey were
loaded into a boat by their German
captors, each loaded down with their
The Americans, on
the other hand. had been relieved OF
their rifles and ammunition. When!
in midstream, the Americans rockec
the boat, the boat upset, and they
swan back to the American side Of
the river. The German soldiers,
loaded with their arms and equip
ment, sank like lead. The Germans
had had lots more military training;
but the Americans brains worked
faster. That is why they are lick
ing the stuffing out of the Germans
right along. That is why the best
German divisions have melted away
before American fire.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15
Earl Howe, of Indianola, Loses Life,
While Bathing in the Peed
Pond Near OSceOla.

Earl Howe, of Indianola, lost his
life while bathing in the John Peed
pond, about four miles southwest of
Osceola Tuesday evening.
Earl accompanied by his sister,
Miss Beulah Howe, arrived here from
visiting at the homes of their broth
ers, Raleigh and Ray Howe, for a.
few days. Earl was one of the young
men from Warren county to regis
ter last June and was expecting a
call about the middle of this month.
They were visiting at the Raleigh
Howe home, on the Charles Emary
by. about, six other boys from the
neighborhood, went to the Peed
pond. 1t was about 8 o'clock when
Earl went into the water and he had
only been in about fifteen minutes
when he gave one call for help and
went down. 1t is thought that he
struck a cold current and took
cramps.
Strenuous efforts were at once put
forth by the other boys to rescue the
young man but all was in vain and
the search was continued all night
before the body was located, about
six O'Clock the next morning Sew
eral Osceola citizens went to the
scene of the drowning and assisted
once brought to Osceola and taken to
the Webster Undertaking Parlors
where it was prepared for burial
which will take place near Peru.
The parents of the young man re-
side at Indianola and were at once
notified and arrived here before the
body was rescued.
The parents, brthers and sisters.
have the sympathy of the entire COM
munity in this sad occasion.-Osce-
ola Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15
Railroad Officials Liberal With State
Fair Exhibitors.

When the general advance in
freight rates went into effect some
time ago it was feared that it might
work an injury to agricultural fairs
and stock shows, especially to the
is shipped from practically every
corner of the country. However,
all fears in that line have been
uuieted, Secretary Corey has been
officially notified that livestock ex-
hibits will be handled the same as
in other years, which means that
freight will be paid one way and ex-
ali livestock with the exception of
horses which are handled under a
separate schedule.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15
Leon Laundry
Quick and Good Work
D. NJ. JUNG
BAKER PLANS ARMY OF FIVE
MILLION MEN.
Huge Program Revealed to Senate
Committee by General March.

Washington, Aug. I'm urging
enactment Of the administration man
power bill extending, draft ages to
from eIg mar to for t6rtyve years,
tary committee TO-DAY that the war
department plans an army Of APP
prOXimately 100000 men to be
raised as soon as possible.
While realizing the Importance OF
the measure, General March said he
congress before the present recess
plan expires on Aug. "a, providing
the bill could be reported at that
time.
About July 80 General March
said the United States reached de-
cision to enlarge its military pro,
gram to carry out the policies agreed
upon at the recent inter-allied con-
ference at Paris to speed up prose-
cution of the war and bring it to
an early conclusion.
General March said the shipment
Of men overseas would be continued
according to the program now in
effect for the present.
The chief of staff entered into a
general discussion of the entire sub
ject and the necessity for amending
the present law. His statement was
given to the committee behind clos
ed doors
Questioned by senators regarding
the apparent change of front Of
the war department in it's war pro
gram General March told of the
governments decision in accord
with the Paris conference.
For the new program Secretary
Baker and other officials concluded
! that there must be an extension OF
the draft ages.
While about 100000 men are
now under arms, army officials think
there should be approximately g.
| 900 900 men at home and in France
! In order not to disturb the present
draft system, and to avoid calling
men who had been given exemption,
extension of the draft ages is .neces-
| Sary.
From General March's testimony
and other information received the
committee has gained the impression
| that while all men between the ages
of eighteen and forty-tive would be
subject to military duty under the
new law, it is proposed that those be-
tween eighteen and twenty years of
age shall be kept in this country I'M
til the last.
Upon the suggestion of Senator
| Wadsworth that the draft system be
extended to the navy, Senator
Chamberlain announced that either
| Secretary Daniels or Admiral Ben
son would be asked to appear to-
morrow before the committee to dis
cuss the proposal.
not sure just when the committee
would be able to report out the bill.
Secretary Baker now out OF the
city, is expected to return Saturday,
and the committee desires to hear
him before taking action.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

The Leon Reporter is absolutely
right in saying that the crops are
fighting for the Allies. The Oldest
settler does not remember when Iowa
had such a crop of everything. that
grows. Corn is humping itself.
Wheat was fine, oats are running
many bushels to the acre and such a
seasonable summer Iowa never had.
1t rains just about the right time,
and it is not too hot and not too
cold, but comes along just right.
Farmers are shorthanded, but they
are working as they never worked
before. Farmers who had quit years
ago, are getting on their fighting
harness and working like Trojans,
all to help raise a crop and house it.,
that will help whip the Kaiser.
Ollie Hull of the Leon Reporter may
helping lick Germany.-Washington
Democrat,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

All the daily papers we get now
we have to pay cash for. The gov
eminent has so ruled, and of course
we must obey orders. Do you know
what will come next to hit the news
we will be permitted to publish col
umn after column of free matter for
the government. There are people
in each county that get paid for
what they do. If the Rec. Cross.
Y. M. C. A. and other organiza tons
buy goods at the store for their
business, they have to pay cash for
pers. We are expected to turn our
columns over to the government
free of charge.-Slgourney News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

The question is being asked as to
whether or not the supply of teach
ers in Decatur county will be, ade-
uuate to the demand this fall. 1t
is impossible to fairly estimate the
number of teachers until after the
August Examination. However, if
teachers will report at once the
names of the schools they have con-
tracted to teach, it will aid very ma
terially in securing an earlier un-
derstanding as to the real situation.
Secretaries of school boards. are
likewise requested 70 file their re
ports Immediately after the hlrlnS
of the teacher
Mabel Horner Jacobs,
LOT County Superintendent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15
Reduced Rates on Railroads to
State Fair Visitors.

For the first time in something
like eight years the railroads an
Iowa State Fair visitors. The rate
will be one and one-half fare for
the round trip. This is favor
which comes as result of recent
meeting in Chicago where state fair
officials and railway heads held a
consultation. Naturally the fair
officials appreciate the favor and
quite as naturally the Iowa public
will take advantage Of it to spend a
few days at Iowa's great exposition.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

The state entomologist sent down
to view the field of corn on farm
of NJ. F. Springer confirmed the de.
the northern corn root worm that
was responsible for the damage
dne, and advised rotation, of crops
as only relief and not follow corn
with corn year after year. The en-
tomologist Mr. E. V. Walter, also
while here located field badly IN
tested with the same insect on
Joseph Hamilton's farm at De1ray
now occupied by Mr.. Beers. This
field had also been farmed continu-
ously for several years in corn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

der, of Green River, Utah, form
er we'll known resident of Leon, in
renting for The Reporter the COM
ing year, writes they have been hav-
ing 1t hot out there, the mercury
ranging from 104 to 106, but. that
crops of all kinds are good, fruit be-
ing plentiful except peaches. The
their share, even little girls. OF IA
der has knitted 81 sweaters and is
now knitting socks She has one
grandson in the aviation corps and
another in the medical corps at
Camp Funston.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

DR.. w. E. Lyon, of Garden Grove,
who recently volunteered in the med
ical reserve, last week received a
commission as first lieutenant, and
expect to be called within short
time. This makes five doctors from
Decatur county who have volunteer
ed, Drs. c. H. Mitchell and Paul
Stookey, of Leon, DR.. Peterson, of
Lamont, and DR.. Ward, of Garden
Grove, being already in service.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

The coal stored in the basement
Of the court house was discovered to
be on fire last Thursday morning,
starting from spontaneous combus-
ton, and several men shoveled out
coal most of the day before the fire
dusty place to work, as there was
considerable fire a number of big
chunks being found which were
burning as we'll as the slack COAL
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

Wanted-25 or SO wood choppers.
Will pay $3.50 per 1000 for saw
and IL cent per running foot for
coal mine props, cents apiece for
split posts. Will furnish material
for shack for workmen to live in.
Inquire of l.. Robbins, PA Clapp
Bldg, Des Moines, or E. Housh, Leon:
52-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

We want men and women to per-
nit us to care for their clothes.
We don't scorch, burn or gloss any
garments while pressing them. In
The difference will delight you. G..
w. COnnOr.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

The railroad bridge over Little
river, half way between Leon and
Davis City, is being replaced with
a heavier structure. A side track
was built to accommodate the bunk
cars of the workmen, and last Sun
day two big derricks were used in
replacing the steel girders. The
bridge is being made heavier so as
to accommodate larger engines.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

l will sell on reasonable terms
one 500 pound small allcast, hot air
furnace, would make a good. room
heater. $50 feet, steam and hot
water radiation, N. P. Brass Union
valves, some black pipe and fittings.
One 80 gallon range boiler with
steam coil and stand. Geo. R. Far
uuhar. Leon, Iowa. LIT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

First Sergeant Arthur Hale, sta
toned at Camp Hancock, Georgia
came in Saturday for ten day Wis
it with his mother, Mrs. Anna Hale
in this city. Arthur had not been
mother had mourned him as dead,
receiving the first letter from him
for several years after he enlisted.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

In the list of American boys Sc
lverely wounded which was printed
Monday morning appeared the name
of William e. j. Maloney, of OF
tumwa, brother of Mrs Rob Axes
Of Leon. Mr.. Maloney was a MEM
Der of the Ottumwa company, which
has been in the 168th regiment. the
famous Rainbow division which did
effective work in stopping the Huns,
and they suffered severely, q num-
Der being killed and wounded. Mrs.
Axes has received no news as to the
extent of her brothers injuries, but
her many friends are hoping he will
recover. "a. ~ A ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

Our old friend Lyman w. Fore
grave romped in winner in the pri-
maries held at st. Joe, Mo-, last
week. There were fourteen demo-
cratic candidates for the nomination
of four candidates for justice of the
peace, and Lyman w. was of course
one of the successful candidates.
He has been justice of the peace in
st. Joe for many years, and his cleo
ton is conceded. We understand
the office pays about $4,000 a year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

You only need Sanol Eczema Cure
to get rid of those black heads, PIN
pies, rough bumpy skin. Leaves
skin smooth. Cures any case OF &c
zema Is pleasant to use. A trial
will convince you. soc. and $1;0O at
the drug store. SO ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

Many old friends of Jas. F. New
lin former well known resident of
Decatur county, will be sorry to
hear that his barn and contents on
his farm near Cherokee, Oklahoma,
were destroyed by fire on the morn
ing of July 10Th. A valuable Jack,
several sets of harness, 200 bushels
of oats, hay and other property
were burned.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

e. j. Sankey buys and sells land
on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security at the best rates.
and does a general real estate bust
ness. Has had 20 years experience
in the business. Office upstairs at
northwest corner of Main and Com
mercial streets. Leon. Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

Notice-All persons interested in
the Shy cemetery are requested to
meet Tuesday morning, August goth,
with tools to clean up the grounds.
Bring your dinner and let's make a
good day of it,
By order of Trustees.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

Miss Rhea .Fread, representing
the Iowa Children's Home at Ottum-
wa, was in Leon Thursday to meet
two little children brought here
from Mt Ayr, whose mother had de-
serted them and their father failed
to support them, so they were by or
der Of Judge Fuller given into the
custody of the Children's Home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

John Bell brought us samples of a
mighty fine variety of potatoes,
Irish Cobblers. He secured the seed
at Pella, Iowa, and from a peck of
seed raised about five bushels OF po-
tatoes, which he thinks are the best
nOtatOeS he ever raised
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

Do you want ice? If you do, buy
it of Geo. Gray. He is selling the
finest ice in town. He sells it at
a very reasonable price of soc: and
35c. per hundred. Prompt truck de-
livery at any time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

Mrs. C. E. Butler departed Saturr,,
day for Des Moines, where she will
make her home SO long as Mr.. But
Ter remains at the hospital at Ft,
Des Moines, to which he was assign
ed following his enlistment as an
optician. The Butler jewelry and
OPTICAL stock was ,packed and stored
in in this this city until the close Of the
war when Mr.. Butler will resume
business here
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

Order cut flowers and floral de-
signs from O. E. Hull, local agent Of
Lozier, Of Des Moines, at The Re.
porter office Orders sent by phone
or mail, but order as early as pos
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

Donate your old auto tires to the
Red Cross Just leave them with
Jay Colby at the Willard Service
Station and the entire proceeds Of
their sale will be turned over to the
Red Cross.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

w. J. Burnell, of New Virginia,
the man who was injured when
three men were killed when their
auto was caught at the Sheline cross
ing mile west OF Garden Grove, on
Sunday, July 28th, and who was
taken to hospital at Charlton for
treatment, has recovered nicely and
was able to return home last week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

It's pleasure to see a 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.
G. W. Conner
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

The fire department was called
out last Wednesday afternoon by a
slight blaze at the home of George
Adair in south Leon, but the fire
was soon under control, the damage
being slight.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

Home grown melons are plentiful
in Leon now, most of them being
brought here from south of Pleas
anton, where they have had plenty
of rains. They are delicious, much
better than the shipped in melons
and considerable cheaper.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

Remember when you used to buy
a 25 cent steak and the butcher
threw in the soupbone and enough
liver to last a week?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

When you have backache the liver
or kidneys are sure to be out of
gear. Try Sanol, it does wonders for
the liver, kidneys and bladder. A
trial soc bottle will convince you.
Get it at the drug store. SO '19
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

A new crossing over the tracks at
the foot of Main street has been put
in which is a decided improvement,
the old one being pretty badly shat
fnro1
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

When you want a real smoke, one
you know will satisfy yourself and
friends, call for the Havana Spike,
ALWAYS dependable.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

A marriage license was issued at
Des Moines Saturday to Urls Bond,
Des Moines, 20, and Miss Iula
Poush, Davis City 23.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

Mrs. C. F. Tenny, who was operat-
ed upon at Leon hospital few
weeks ago, and since leaving the
hospital had been at the home of
her son Ray Tenny, was able to re-
turn to her home near Decatur Fri
day, greatly improved in health.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

A big new oil burning Rumley
tractor was received by the county
Monday, which will be used in roao
grading by the county road gang.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

Will Lewis grocery and restau-
rant located near the depot in Gaines
vile, was destroyed by fire early
Monday morning
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

Rawleigh products are scientitical-
ly and accurately made and are there
fore the most dependable.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

The August quota for surgical
dressings has been received and
there will be meeting next Tues
day afternoon at Hurst's Store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

Work Wanted-Woman wants
work in Leon by the day regularly.
Will do Monday morning washing
and ironing, and clean at $500 per
day. Call at Mrs. Laura Goods. Lit
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

Mrs. L. b.. Brigham is preparing
for big fall millinery opening.
Keep your eye open for the dates
which will be announced soon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

For Sale-Short-Horn two year
old bull and two year old Duroc
boar Both good individuals with
good dispositions. c. B. Ryan, Leon,
iowa lot:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

We can use some choice first mort.
gage farm loans. Farmers L. Trad.
ers State Bank. Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

We want your business and will
give you every reasonable banking
courtesy and accommodation. Leon
Savings Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

Harve Smithart of Decatur county
was a Sigourney visitor last Wednes-
day. He had driven across with a
neighbor and was returning home
the same day. He says he has good
sickness in the family they like the
new home first rate and are getting
along nicely.-Sigourney Review.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

All parts of Decatur county were
blessed with fine rain last Satur-
day night, which will help out the
corn crop considerably after its tus-
sic with the recent hot wave.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

standard Short Horn bull, years
old. II. w. Quigley, Decatur, Iowa.
51-ot#
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

Do you get up at night? Sanol is
surely the best for all kidney or
bladder troubles. Sanol gives re-
lief in "a hours from all backache
and bladder troubles. Sanol is a
guaranteed remedy. SOC and 800
q bottle at the drug store. 81 10
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-15

For Rent-Furnished rooms for
school girls, one block east and block
and half north of north school house.
Mrs. Samuel Hamilton.