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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
Nelson HilIiker Married.

Nelson Hilliker, of Des Moines, q
ried to Miss Mabel West, also OF
Des Moines, at Princeton, Mo-, on
Monday of last week the ceremony
being performed by Rev. J. e. Todd
at his residence in that city. They
were accompanied to Princeton by
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry West, of Dee
Moines. Nelson has been employed
in the Register-Tribune office for
some time, being an expert printer:
He was in the last draft call and
started Thursday from Des Moines
to Camp Pike, Ark. His. wife will
make her home with relatives In
Des Moines until he returns.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
Items Taken from the Files of The
Reporter Published Quarter
OF Century Ago.

Monday evening Niles Chandler,
sixteen years OF age, was swinging
in hammock at his home near
Crown when it turned over with
him and he fell to the ground, break
ing his collar bone
Miss Clella Bashaw received fine
pneumatic bicycle Monday, a present
from her father.
While focling with some cartrid: :;ts
and couple of revOlvers last Sat-
urday, Charley Kline, son Of w. R..
Kline, received painful injury by
a piece Of an exploded cartridge
striking, him in a tender place, en-
tering the flesh. 1t was no surprise
to those who have witnessed this
boys recklessness with firearms,
but will perhaps prove lesson to
him.
The following marriage licenses
have been issued the past two weeks:
CD, Daniel W, Stanley u to Kittie
Lyman Liggett 25 to Lucy Beard
H. G. Gamble 40 to Mrs. S. ].
VIM. l.. Smith 21 to Hattie Bail
j. D. Hammond 23 to Addie Eek
A; A.. Daugherty, of Los Angeles,
it his brother E. A. Daugherty, and
sister, Mrs. Justus George, who had
not seen him for nine years. Mr..
Daugherty is contractor and build
er at Los Angeles.
Mrs. T. S. Arnold returned Fri
day from visit with friends at
Bloomfield and Des Moines. Miss
Stella Sanford, of Des Moines, ac-
companied her home for visit.
Mrs. Ollie Close, who has been at
Seattle, WASH, for the past year,
arrived home Saturday. Her broth
er, Lou Gillian, came with her as
far as Des Moines.
Mrs. Kate Brown returned Satur-
day from a visit with relatives in
Chicago, and while there visited the
Worlds Fair.
Allie Schoenert went to Chicago
Saturday where he will visit for a
few weeks.
Miss Mary Varga departed Satur-
day for a visit with her sister, Mrs.
D. E. Gatchell, in Chicago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
VOLUME Lx1v, NO. Il.
Iowa to Furnish 10000 Additional
Men for Navy. Age Limit Ex-
tended to 40 Years, Mini
mum 18 Years.

new ships the navy is calling for
100000 additional men to be enlist
ed as soon as possible. The navy
depends entirely upon volunteers and
Iowa has made record second to
no other state.
scay aused are me9 open bet%een to s ay te
Citizens i rs of the the United ST. States: 'i first
papers are not sufficient Enlist
ments for the duration of the war.
Get a release from your draft
board or you can not enlist in the
navy. Boys between lS and FL
must have certificates certifying. to
their date of birth signed by either
parent before notary public or.
Men enlisting who have crops to
harvest and men needing time tn
from 10 to thirty days furloug6.
The navy wants firemen and sea-
men (no experience necessary
There is also. great need for ex-
perienced cooks and bakers. Avia-
tion branches are again open. We
want an unlimited number of ma
coppersmiths, patternmakers, boiler
makers, molders plumbers and fit
ters painttrs, firemen and engine
Apply to your postmaster or at the
following navy recruiting stations:
Des Moines, Dubuque, Davenport,
Burlin gton, Cedar Rapids, Water,
6sk }9Gt Ft. Dodge Mason City and Red
Lieut.. Geo. F. Ketterer,
Recruiting Officer, Des Moines,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
Coming Attractions at the Idle Hour
and 4.eW Theatres.

AuEns Tns attfact0a sf IS The oSay
ment of the thrilling adventure
serial "The Bulls Eye" The at
tendance on this serial is larger
than any serial shown in Leon for
one greatly. Matinee at 2 o'clock
at o'clock Admission 6 and IL
cents which includes the war tax.
The attraction tomorrow and Sat
urday at the New Theatre is famous
Douglas Fairbanks in American
Aristocracy" one OF the ,,ce cieVeresI resi-
made. Theatre goers everywhere
pronounce it one of that noted stars
Greatest pictures. Believing that
all the people who would want to
see this picture would not get to do
SO in one day, the management or
the New Theatre has booked it for q
two days showing SO it will be shown e,,s9
, and 3. Matinee both days at 3
o'clock and first night show at 8
O'Clock Admission IL and II cents
which includes the war tax.
The attraction Saturday at the
Idle Hour is Edward Earle OF FOR
France fame, together with two OF
Florence Deshon and Agnes Ayres,
in the stirring vitagraph Blue Rib
bon picture, cone Thousand Dol,
has only been released for exhibition
a short time. 1t was selected by
the Idle Hour management for q
Saturday showing after careful
inspection of other available pic.
lures. Matinee at 3 o'clock and first
night show at 8 o'clock. Matinee
and II cents. Night show 6 and 10
cents CEN which includes the war tax.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
Auto Went Into Deep Ditch.

Thursdy evening as Mr.. and Mrs.
coming towards Leon, their big Nash
auto skidded and went end first into
deep ditch at the Wilbur Howell
farm five miles north of Leon. Mrs.
Murrell was driving and struck some
loose dirt and sand just before the
bridge was reached, and the car
skidded and headed into the ditch,
stonning square on the end of the
radiator, straight up. Neither of
the occupants were injured, and
Alexander's trouble truck went out
with chains and tackle and raised
the car, which was towed into Leon
and repaired, front axle being
badly bent and some other slight
damage done to the car.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
Surprised Mrs. S. w. Hurst.

A pleasant surprise was perpetrat-
ed on Mrs. S. w. Hurst last Friday
evening in honor of her birthday.
All of her children and relatives. in
this vicinity were present. bringing
dinner was served on the lawn. Her
son, John F. Hurst, of Chicago,
he dubbed the Frances Jane Club,
the members consisting of all the
relatives who could not be present on
this occasion, and each member
wrote letter to Mrs. Hurst on
special prepared stationery. The
out of town guests were: Dr.. j. b.
Horner and family, of Lamont; Mr.:
and Mrs. Art Smith and family, of
Lamont, and Miss Margaret Horner,
of Usage, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
A Strange Corn Disease.

County agent Walter Osborn was
called to the farm of M. F. Spring
er, five miles northwest of Leon
Tuesday to investigate strange
seven acres of corn on the Springer
farm, had all fallen down, and Mr..
Osborn thinks the cause is root
worms, but got into communication
over the telephone with the State
College at Ames, and an expert will
be here today to make an investi-
cation and demonstration, which
will be held at the Springer farm
this afternoon about 2 O'Clock.
Farmers and others will be welcom-
ed, and Il may prove Of great value
to those who attend.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
Snyder-Phipps.

A quiet wedding was solemnized
at the home of j. l.. Phipps on
Thursday evening, July. 18th. The
occasion being. the marriage ot t1elr
daughter, Merle, to Maurice Snyder.
The bride is a charming young lady
who has grown to womanhood IN
Garden Grove and is popular ana
esteemed among all her acquaint-
Young Young farmer living east of Leon.
the son of ILr and Mrs. j. B. Sny-
der. 1t was planned to commence
their married life on the farm
but owing to Mr.. Snyder being
called to the colors next month,
their plans are deferred until
the groom comes back from the
war. Pending that time the bride
will make her home with her par,
ents Rev. G.. j. Winslow offlclated
at the ceremony. Their many friends
join in wishing them prosperity and
haDDineSS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
Might Have Been a BAD Fire.

Saturday night just about mid
sion to go to the rear of Alexander
Bros garage, and noticed fire
burning across the alley to the
north in the rear of Lou Elwell's s
blacksmith shop. Frank Farquhar
and others were at the garage, and
they soon extinguished the fire with
few BUCKETS of water. The. fire
an incendiary, as it was started in
pile of papers and kindlino.. and
was surrounded with much inflam-
able material. Had it gotten a few
minutes start it would have been a
serious fire, for the buildings in that
section are frame and would burn
very RAPIDLY
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
is SOLDIERS CALLED
Will Report at Leon on Wednesday
August 9TH, to 90 to Jefferson
Barracks at St. Louis.

Sixteen more soldier boys have
been called to report at Leon at 9
O'Clock Wednesday, August 7th, and
will leave Leon on the 1929 train
Wednesday afternoon for Jefferson
Barracks, Mo. The local board has
revised the list for this call, the fol
lowing being the men who are Or
dered to report:
William James Smith.
James William Ackerley.
Frank Castor.
John Charles Musselman.
Heatus William Bruner.
John Vincent O'Boyle.
James Barry.
James T. TOney.
James Royce Fuller.
Mont Lovett Clampitt.
Ralph William Gamble.
Charles Abel Edwards.
Pearl M. Wells.
Earl Smith.
Henry A. Butler.
Paul Milton Bassett.
A call for 206 men to go to Des
Moines for training on August 18th,
has been made, but Decatur county's
quota under this call has not yet
been received. The call provides
that the men must be qualified as
auto tradesmen, and they will re-
ceive a special course of training.
Full information in regard to this
call can be secured by calling on
the local board.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
Canada Land Taxes.

We have frequently heard the
question of taxes in Canada discuss
ed and the past week we saw a tax
receipt issued to Ralph D. Edging-
ton, a former resident of Decatur
county, now residing in Alberta,
Canada, on 800 acres of land which
try. The receipt was for the taxes
of 1916-19l7 and the total tax was
$2O.6O on the 800 acres. OF this
sum $14.4O was the taxes for local
improvements and $500 for educa-
tional purposes. That surely. is not
very heavy taxes compared with
what the tax on 320 acres of Deca-
the draft age, but has been granted
exemption on account of being a
70
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
WOOdard Bros. Threshed 5,O14
Bushels of Grain.

Marion and Bert Woodard raised
record crop of small grain on their
big farm west of Decatur this year,
threshing a total of 5,O14 bushels
of wheat, oats and rye, all of ex-
cellent quality, and Overweighing
the machine measure. They had 50
acres of wheat which yielded 1896
bushels, lacking just four bushels
Of ayerraging 20 bushels per acre;
1856 bushels, an average of Sc
bushels per acre, Is acres of rye
made total of 462 bushels, an aver
age of 26 bushels per acre. On this
farm they have 325 acres of corn
which ranks with the best in Deca-
tur county, and the farm will net
them a good sized fortune this year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
Small Grain Averaging We'r,

Manchester Bros, of Eden town
ship, report that both wheat and
oats are averaging we'll where they
have threshed, wheat running, from
40 to SIS bushels. The best wheat
they have threshed SO far was that
of w. F. Fletcher and Fred Hurley,
each of them having an average OF
% bushels. The oats on the Mrs
Addie Brown farm averaged SO
bushels and the same average was
secured on the Wayne Cannon
ity the oats weighing out heavier
than the machine measure.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
1t Will Whip the Kaiser.

Its certainly lse ne ne to 60 over the
and the fine fields of corn. There is
going to be an immense amount OF
corn raised in this section, that is,
indications now point that way.
Good rains have been coming right
when needed. Garden truck has
been plentiful. 1t the corn turns out
fine, with the wheat threshed, hay
the banks will be full of money this
fall. Just think what our folks have
to be thankful for. The Huns are
catching hell and the Yankees will
keep on delivering it to them until
they all are blotted out, then what
a. joyous time there will be in the
good old U. S. A.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
Payment Of War Insurance.

There seems to be misappre-
hension as to the payment of in
surance. of men in the military. serv-
ance will be paid in a lump sum 'af-
ter death. This is not correct.
The war department announced
last Thursday that payments of bene-
fits under the war risk insurance
act are over a period of years.
The insurance is payable, on the
death of the insured, on the basis OF
1915 a month for each 81 900 of in
surance for 140 monthly install
ments.
For the maximum of $4,000 the
beneficiary would receive payment
of $3.50 month for twenty years
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
Served Good Lunches to Soldier
Boys.

last Thursday morning by Mrs. /. T.
Evans, of Hotel Leon Cafe, order
box lunches for twelve soldier boys
enroute from Osceola to Jefferson
Barracks, Mo. Mrs. Evans supplied
the lunches, including not only what
was ordered but number of addi-
tional delicacies for the boys. The
each meal furnished a soldier, but
Mrs. Evans did not stop at the cost
and the boys reveled in fried chick
en- and other good things, and they
expressed their appreciation of Mrs
Evans efforts to supply them with a
mighty good lunch.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
Dunn-Collins.

Mr.. Pearl H. Dunn, of Weldon:
and Miss Della Collins, of Grand-
River, were united in marriage by
Justice John Woodmansee at his
residence in Leon Saturday after
noon. The groom is a fine young
fellow and the bride is popular
young lady of the vicinity of Grand
River, and host of friends extend
congratulations and wish them much
happiness
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
Two Teales in Auto Accidents Sum
day.

Sunday was rather a bad day for
the Teale family in the way of auto
of Mt Ayr, while coming to Leon to
spend ST the day, collided with another
car at a bridge, and their car was
slightly damaged, but they were able
to continue their trip to Leon. Sun
day evening Paul Teale, of Lamont,
ran his big Mitchell into ditch near
Leon, damaging a fender and twist
ing a front axle, but no one was
car home Monday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
Great Shane Hill Ball Game.

Seymour has been selected as the
place where the Shane Hill ball team
of days gone will meet an equal
number Of there old opponents when
they were in the zenith of their
glory and the Shane Hill team was
nearly if not altogether invincible.
Labor Day, Sept End and it is ex-
pected 10000 people will be there to
witness this game The proceeds
will go to the Red Cross fund of
Wayne county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
Much New Wheat Being Delivered.

1t looks mighty good to see the
strings of wagons and auto trucks
lining up at the Biddison elevator at
the depot every day, waiting to un-
load new wheat. Threshing is go
ing along in good shape, the wheat
is of good yield and good quality,
and most of the farmers are doing
their bit by promptly hauling in their
grain and delivering it. 1t is the
highest priced wheat ever sold too,
the winter wheat bringing $2.05 and
spring wheat $500 bushel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
Pack-McC COnnell.

Mr.. George c.. Pack, of Decatur,
and Miss Neva Mcconnell, of Grand
River, were married at the M. =.
afternoon by Rev. w. M. Brooks.
These young people are we'll known
among large circle of friends in
the west side of the county who ex-
tend congratulations and best wish
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
S4O Acre Farm at Leroy Sold for
$171.OO An Acre.

The Joe Culver farm, lying just
Dan Thurlow, of Leroy, for SAL 900
making $171.OO an acre. This is
probably the highest price yet paid
for an equal body of land in this
section. 1t is one of the best farms
in Garden Grove township around
here and Mr.. Thurl0w is sure to
mako good thing on it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
Failed to Register is now in Jail

A short time ago young man BY
the name of Edgar Steele was ar
rested at Van Vert for failing to
register. The young man was
brought before Commissioner John
Hunt, who held him to the grand
jury with $1,000 bond which h0
failed to furnish and he Is now In
the Union county jail.-Crest0n Ad-
yertiser-GaZette.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
w. H. Snyder Il Sons Raised 2767
Bushels of Wheat and Oats.

w. H. Snyder & Sons, have thresh-
of Leon, getting a total of 2767
bushels of grain. They had ~
acres of oats which threshed 2442
bushels, averaging 58k bushels to
the acre. Is acres of fall wheat
produced 225 bushels, an average of
Is bushels, and acres of spring
wheat averaged 20 bushels per acre.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01
Gold Starred Bands for Heroes
Families.

Washington, July 25.-President
Wilson has approved the suggestion
of the woman's committee of the
council of national defense that
relatives Of American soldiers and
sailors lost in the service wear a
black sleeve band with q gold star
for each member of the family CIV
ing his life in the defense of the
nation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01

Waving flags are said to have
been first brought to Spain by the
Saracens. The present Spanish col
ors. red and yellow, came from the
old shields of Castle and Aragon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01

T. HI. Schenck, who has been sick
for several weeks, was reported to be
in 4 serious condition at the time
The Reporter went to press.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1918-08-01

Geo. C. Pack, Decatur ..-21
Neya Mcconnell, Grand River .---.1 16
Pearl H. Dunn, Weldon .---..--.-----zl
Della Collins, Grand River --------. 26
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-23
Lead Poisoning In Waterfowl.

According to Mr.. Alexander Wet
more OF the United States biological
survey. lead poisoning In waterfowl.
which has been known for q number
of years. has recently assumed eonsid-
cradle economic Importance. Wild
ducks, whistling swans and a few 9TH
err birds subject to the disease, pick
up and swallow pellets Of shot lying
In the mud In marshes and shallow
lakes about old shooting blinds. The
shot remains In the stomach until it
has been ground into fine particles by
bits Of gravel. swallowed to aid d.
gestion. and part of the lead is pro-
g-essively absorbed into the system,
resulting In slow paralysis, emaciation
and death. Mr.. Wetmore's expert
ments show that in some cases a sim
gle No. 6 shot is sufficient to cause
death by lead poisoning.-Scientific
American.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-23
KING ARIHuR,s BOUND TABLE
Legend OF Sir oaIahsd and the "Holy
Gra2is 10 Recorded BY
English Writer.

Sir Galahad Of Tennyson's The
Holy Granl." was the noblest and pur-
est knight OF the Round Table. The
title was invented by Walter Map In
the "Quest Of the Graal." Morley. IN
his English Writer'S" says Sir Gala
had was the son Of Maps L'Ancelot
and Elaine. The son and namesake
OF Joseph of Arimathea, Bishop Jo-
seph, TO whom the holy dish was be-
queathed, first instituted the Order of
the Round Table. The initiated at
their festivals sat as apostle knights
round the table, with the Holy Graal
in the midst, leaving n seat vacant
as that which the Lord had occupied
and which was reserved for a descen-
dnnt of Joseph. named Galahad. What
ever man else attempted to sit In the
place Of Galahad the earth swallowed.
1t was called therefore the Siege
(seat) perilous. When men became
sinful. the Holy Graal, visible only to
pure eyes. disappeared. On its recov
cry depended the honor and peace of
England. but only Sir Galahad, who
was at the appointed time brought to
the knights by a mysterious old man
clothed in white, aud placed In the
Siege Perilous-oniy the pure Sir
Galahad succeeded in the quest.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-23
Real Estate and Building
NewS Here and elsewhere

Aside from the fact that a number
OF rea estate transfers and deeds have
been filed the past week little has been
doing in the real estate line. Two
sales have been reported. however,
and this fact alone shows hat the
market has not been standing com
pletely still.
Comegys Brothers report the sale
OF two properties. one a sever room
venue this city. the property of John
frame house and three lots on Hanson
Brown of Matawan. 10 John T. Lloyd.
of the same place. The consideration
is placed at St.S00.
The other property is located on
Lawrence street near the No. 9 school.
and was cold from Richard Z. Com
eggs to Joseph Ivans and wife.
Tho following rea estate transfers
have been recorded in the city ~collec-
tors Office during the week:
Karl H. Samuelson to Albert Aus
tine. block 24e lot 20, Neville street:
through Leo Goldbergef.
Betty Lauorson to Lena Templone.
block 23s. lots 1 g and 3. Neville
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-23
GuiIs "a Human Food.

THE flesh Of gulls," says one Of the
b~est-known cyclopedias. SIS rank and
coarse" So 1t is. You have only to
shoot n gull aud cook 1t to find this Is
the case, and that rs a dinner dish II
is a complete failu' :.
Yet In Iceland gull flesh is n Of
the principal winter foods of the peo-
pie. II ere. In early summer. when the
cliffs swarm with nesting gulls, parties
are organized and men are let down
over the lofty precipices by ropes
They catch young gulls, which are as
fat as butter. and send them up to the
top In sacks. The moment they reach
the top the birds are skinned. A great
enldron of boiling water is ready and
into this the bodies are dipped and
held for n few seconds. This com
pletely does away with the flshy taste.
and the birds are then taken home and
hung In smoke until they are thorough
ly dried.
When winter comes they are cooked
and eaten, and are as delicate as any
chicken or game bird, but far more
fat and no%urishing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-23
SHOW
FOR SOLDIERS
Perth Amboy Girls Entertain
the Wounded Boys at Colo
mia With Mirth and Music

The Victory Minstrel given by the
Young Woman's Hebrew Association
at Colonia last night was one of the
finest amateur performances ever
presented in this part of the country.
1t was under the direction OF Ned X.
Miller. The end men" h Misses
Elizabeth Doris. Bertha SarokiR.
Reebe Weinblatt. Ada Sehlesinser.
Reebe Sarokin and Dora Goldman.
were dressed In black and white
striped suits with little red hats.
Their jokes went straight across.
Tho performance started with a
chorus by the whole company. Miss
Minerva Weinblatt. as i~nterlocutor.
introduced the singers. Il Want a
DOLL" by Miss Dora Goldman. re-
ceived the first prolonged applause of
the evening. This was followed by
Dear Old Pal of Mine" by Miss
Esther Wedeen: After You're Gone
by Miss Ada s~chlesinger, and Gar
den of My Dreams" by Miss Ruth
jacobson. At the conclusion of II
Am Going to Fight My Way Back to
Caroline" by Miss Reebe weinblatt,
the audience clapped and whistled
their approval.
Some Day Waiting VIII End fol-
Ao"a ~ NV N01 III 6otliAtu Will
q bouquet OF flowers and then sang
when the Boys Come Home"
An ensemble number, entitled "Oh,
How / Hate to Get up In the Morn
ing was SUM by the end men. "Ev-
erything" by Miss Bessie Sarokin was
heartily ~applauded. This was follow
ed by There's a Light in Your Eyes
by Miss Henrietta Weinblatt.
Everything Is Peaches Down IN
Georgia" was considered one of the
hits of the evening. 1t was sung by
Reebe Sarokin. She had a basket of
peaches which she tossed into the
audience. This was followed by ''The
Dixie Military Ball. by Miss Elizabeth
Doris.
The grand finale. Goodbye EVERY
body" by the entire company. was
the hit of the evening. All the girls
came down into the audience and the
blackened faces of some OF the sol
oilers after the last curtain call was
evidence enough of a touching fare
well.