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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-28
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-28
Odd Films From Lies Camera
Corrected

Sentimental Damsel ION tour of
the campus, stopped before a gi.
gantio tree)-Oh! wonderful elm,
If you could speak, what you you
say to me?
Senior Forester accompanying
her(-It would probably say, Par.
don me, but 1 am an oak."-Penn
State Froth.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-28
o Memory!

my wife tied that string on my
finger so that should not for
get to post a letter OF hers"
And did you post it?"
mo, I didn't
Then what's the good Of your
wife tying strings on your"
"Blest If know-she forgot to
give me the letter."-Passing
Show.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-28
Liars

Private A - Some funny things
have happened in this war.
heard of fellow the other day
who lost his right hand and didn't
know it till he tried to take a
packet Of cigarettes out of his
pocket!
Private B-That's not so bad,
but heard Of chap who got his
head shot off and didn't know it
till he tried to scratch it!-Pear-
sons's Weekly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-28
While the Son cnsnes

Old gentleman (who has Just had
his boots cleaned)-And is your
father a bootblack, my son?
Bootblack-No. sir, he's a farm
err.
Old gentleman-Ah, ] sec. He
makes hay while the Son Shines
Stray Shots.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-28
Tender.H Hearted

Mrs. Gamp-Good-morning!
Green Grocer - Good.morning,
ma'am.
Mrs. Gamp-I want three-penn'.
orth O. Brussels sprouts. ! want
to help them distressed BeIsians.
Answers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-28

(Btlly, Peggy aud Pat, dsltin1 IN a
contest Nth htn1fshcr, Blue Heron
and Lonesome Bear. are dragged into
the river, aud tohen they get out dnd
their catch Of fish gone,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-28

IN this space Mr.. Whitehead ,oiH an.
sWer readers business questions OF buy
ing, selling, advertising and employment
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02
MEN WANTED TO SELL GROC-
CERES. SELLING EXPER-
IENCE NOT NECESSARY.

One of Worlds largest Grocers,
Capital over $1,O0O,00O.OO) wants
ambitious men in your locality to
sell direct to consumer nationally
known brands of an extensive line OF
groceries, paints, ro0fings, lubricat-
ing oils, stock foods, etc Big line,
easy sales. Values beat any compe-
titiOn. Earn big money. No exper-
fence or capital required. Complete
sample outfit and free selling in
structions start you. Long establish
ed reliable house. Write today.
John Sexton & Co., 1926 w. Illinois
St., Chicago, III.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

F.. NJ. LoWrance who returned last
week from a visit at Aberdeen, S
D., brought us in some samples OF
the corn, wheat and flax raised in
that country. The corn is not as
large as our Iowa corn, but they
40 to As bushels to the acre, wheat
made 10 to II bushels to the acre
and flax about 7 bushels to the
acre.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

tQuite number of fans from this
place and surrounding country at
tended the double header ball game
at Leon last Sunday afternoon in
Which the Leon ball team was vic
tor in both games. The first game
was won from Osceola by score OF
16 to 6 in very slow uninterest-
ing exhibition of the National game,
but the second played with Charlton
showed considerable more pep and
talent on the part of the players and
was quite an interesting game in
which Charlton failed to make a
score and Leon registering 5. Leon
has about as good strictly amateur
ball team as we have seen play in
this section since the 'disorganization
of the old Lineville club several
years ago, and their record this year
is quite an enviable one.-Lineville
Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Notice. am endeavoring to close
up my business affairs, and must In
sist that all parties owing me on BOOK
account or note make settlement at
once. have waited long on you,
and must have the money now.
Lew Gillham.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

P. F. Kopp and family are moving
today to the c. M. Keller farm just
north of Leon, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Louie Hurst who have been living
on the place expect to go to Wash
ington state to reside.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Watch for a. W. Deck & sons
big sale. ofieshort Horn cattle on
Oct. 18th. az
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

About six weeks ago Mrs. Walter
Osborn slipped on a rug and fell and
she has suffered severely since.
Last Friday an operation was per-
formed, an abscess having formed,
and she is getting along very nicely.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Some one by mistake carried a
pair of gold bow spectacles away
from The Reporter office last week,
and The Reporter editor needs them
badly. If you have them please re-
turn them to The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Before buying husking mittens
| look G. B. Prices line over. The
best at the lowest price. Get your
supply while they last.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

T A. Caster, Warren Sankey and
Joe Hamilton went to Des Moines
yesterday morning to attend a big
Shrine meeting, the two latter being
initiated with the big class last eV-
oninp
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

The City Federation of Women S
clubs will hold a call meeting at the
Library parlors Oct. 9Th at 2:S0. All
committees for the District 'Conven,
ton are expected to make their final
reports at this meeting. e
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

John r. Caster & Son, who re-
Gently sold their Puritana Cafe, last
week bought the depot restaurant Of
Henry collars, and have been paint
ing and fixing the place up in fine
shape They will continue the res
taurant business and also carry a
complete line of groceries, which is
a. great accommodation to the people
of south Leon. They will run a
neat and clean place, and are start
ing up with a nice business.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Five desirable Leon residence pro-
perties will be sold at auction by Nc
Kern & Manchester on Saturday
afternoon of this week. See de-
scription OF the properties in adv.
elsewhere in this issue.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

w. w. Stiles has purchased the
residence property at the head OF
Main street owned by Mrs. Geo. W.
Sears, the consideration being $500,
Mr.. Stiles will make a lot of improve
ments on the place and make it their
Permanent home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

For Sale-Two small buildings,
suitable for garage or chicken house.
Inquire of G.. B. Price.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

When your eyes pain or blur, they
are calling for help and need it. See
DR.. Weber, the eye and ear doctor,
at Hotel Leon on Saturday October
4th, from 9 a. m. to p. m. Ex-
animation free.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Mr.. and Mrs. c.. NJ. Keller depart
ed Tuesday morning for Rochester
MIMI, to consult Drs. Mayo IN re-
has been quite poorly for some time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Lumber for Sale-at the mill on
John Sims farm. Give us your bills,
will saw what you want. See J. r..
Harris or VIM. Fulton. 6tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

There are now funds on hands to
pay. all outstanding road cash and
bridge warrants. J. Wesley Chew,
Treasurer, Decatur county, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Will Chastain has our thanks for
| a basket of extra fine Keller pears
which he left at The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Mrs. Guy Stark was called to Des
Moines Tuesday on account of the
death of the taby of her siste--, Mrs
]. II. Pilmer, of Norwalk. The baby
had been taken to hospital in Des
Moines for treatment.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

For Sale-Forty acres or land
miles south of Decatur on the Davis
City road. For particulars call on
H. M. Quigley who occupies the
farm. 44tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Come to the Pipe-Organ recital at
the Presbyterian church Sept. 70,
1919. Adults 25 cents. Children 10
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Found-Pair of lady's black KID
gloves, which owner can get at Inc
ReDOrter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

For Sale-Emerson 1920 tractor.
three bottom plow, International
manure spreader, for cash or on
time. Bert Woodland & Co. oLf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

All clubs of Decatur county
whether federated or not are CORDIAL
ly invited to attend the District Con,
vention held in Leon, October y, ana
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Strayed-White face heifer cali,
rings around eyes weight about 40
pounds, Long Bros. f. 4.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

northwest of Van Vert, good house,
good barn, good ordchard, 10 acres of
pasture. Rent SO per acre. b. f.
Elston, 1901 East street, Des sMoines,
Iowa SGT
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

For Sale-Five 34x4 castings, two
of them new and tie others almost
new, at a bargain. See Fred A,
Townsend ST.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Poland China Hogs For Sale
Young stock for sale at all times
Write or phone Eugene Massey
Garden Grove. 45t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

| On account of a conflict in an
|nouncing the date, the sale Of the
five Leon properties at auction last
Friday was postponed until Saturday,
Oct. 4th. See adv, elsewhere for de-
| ScrintiOn
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Wanted to Rent-Modern res
idence for family Of two; no child
rem. Notify this office. 5tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Lost-Boys gray sweater between
Finder FIndn ' piease leave at this office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Lost-ln Leon Tuesday an auto
chain. Please return to The Report
er office
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

At Auction-A team, wagon and
harness will be sold at auction on
the public square Saturday after
noon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Farm to Rent-See NJ. r.. Sanger
at Van Vert, or inquire for me of e
O. Stearns at Bank of Van Vert
about Oct. LIST. 6-3,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Auto Wanted-Will trade team OF
horses weighing $500 for car. L.
S. Tolley, Decatur, Iowa. 2tr
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

For Sale@Some Duroc Jersey
male hogs, eligible to record. j. F.
Caulfield 4tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Look Here Some Leon residences
and two farms for sale on good
terms. jap Cesler. 3-8t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Pasture for Rent-SO acres nortl
of Decatur. Plenty of water. c.. r
Citizens. 6-S
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Mrs. Martha Preston of near
Tuskeego met with q very painful
accident last Saturday at the noon
hour. She had started upstairs and
suddenly fell backwards falling
down two steps breaking her right
arm and badly bruising her shoulder
a9edE and this accident IL quite SER
ious 7 for one Of her age.-Lamoni
ChroA icle.p ,,s,s,...a.s .sas..-ss..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Regular business meeting of the
P. e. 0. Thursday evening, Oct. It'll
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

For Sale-8O acre farm, well i'm
proved. Retiring from business. Fol
particulars call or write r. S. Eng
land, Cleopatra, Mo. 6tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Watch VIM. D. Pleuss' window for !,
the big sale.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

We are told that the farm north
of town known as the Alcorn place
has been sold by Mr.. Grismore, "
ago of Roy Bott, of Humeston, to y.
r. Carton Of Corydon, for $275 per
aere,Gasden Gk0ya Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02
viii press your suit any hour you
say. Leon Laundry.

The dollar social at Mrs. Ell;
jenkins has been postponed unit
Tuesday October 7th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

The boys band visited the High
School last Thursday and the south
building on Friday, and entertain
ed the scholars with some good
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Will press your suit any hour you
saw. Leon Laundry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

For Sale-One new 1919 Ford
1lroadster. Bob Axes
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Special Sunday dinner at Hotel
Leon, Sunday Oct. 5th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Will press your suit any hour you
Say. Leon Laundry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

After six months residence in
Des Moines, Prof. j. NJ. Howell and
wife returned last week to their for
mer home at Davis City, where they
resided for so many years, and they
are now satisfied to remain there
the balance of their lives. Their
many friends are mighty glad to
have them back again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Capt. A. A. jerks celebrated his
S7th birthday Monday, and notwith-
standing his advanced age he is en-
joying good health. He is the Oldest
civil war vetran in Leon, and prob
ably in the county, and for a man
of his age is remarkably active.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02
nted-Timothy Seed. Biddison

IL If you want corn cut up see R. s..
vtGoodman
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Brakeman Clarence Jenree, OF ST.
Joe, Mo-, made his annual gift OF a
box of Missouri bananas, generally
called paw paws, to The Reporter
our once year feast on the delicious
fruit. Mr.. Jenree says paws paws
are mighty scarce this fall and he
had a hard time getting any.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

w. w. Stiles has purchased the
| residence property at the head OF
Main street owned by Mrs. Geo: W.
Sears, the consideration being $29Oo
ments on the place and make it their
Permanent home.
Capt. A. A. jerks celebrated his
87th birthday Monday, and nOtWlth-
standing his advanced age he is en-
joying good health: ne is the old deS
civil war vetran in Leon, and prop
ably in the county, and for a man
of his age is remarkably active.
After six months residence in
Des Moines, Prof. j. NJ Howell and
| wife returned last week to their for
mer home at Davis City, where they
resided for so many years, and they
are now satisfied to remain there
the balance of their lives. Their
many friends are mighty glad to
have them back again.
Brakeman Clarence Jenree, of St.
Joe, Mo, made his annual gift OF a
box of Missouri bananas, generally
called paw paws, to The Reporter
editor Monday, and we are enjoying
our once year feast on the delicious
fruit. Mr.. Jenree says paws paws
are mighty scarce this fall and he
had hard time getting any.
A large crowd was disappointed
last Thursday evening on account OF
recital by Mrs. Bert Woodland at the
Presbyterian church. Just before
time to commence it was found that
one of the stops on the organ was
and the recital will be given later.
Charles Shell, of Decatur, was in
Leon Thursday and said they had a
dandy good sale last week, every
thing selling at good prices. The
Shell family, who have resided IN
Decatur county for a great many
farm near Cameron, Missouri. They
have many friends here who will be
sorry to see them leave.
Having decided to buck" the oil
game, l will offer for sale my resi-
the northeast corner of the public
square. This property is modern,
and one of the best buys in Leon,
and will make a lovely home. Re-
member it is close in.
F. c. Mullinnix,,
1919 S. Boston street,
Tulsa, Oklahoma.
VI IuIlucI 1ulOI udIlOu 1A4ulA z VI
Stephen Varga. Sat
Rev. A. E. Jervis, the new Metho-
dist minister, arrived in Leon Mon.
day, accompanied by his wife and
little son. Rev. Jervis has been sta
toned at Melcher, where he erected
a fine new church during his pastor
ate. Prior to that he was stationed
at Clio and was at Lineville for two
years. While not large man
physically, Rev. Jervis has the repu-
'tation of being one Of the biggest
preachers in the conference. We ex-
tend cordial welcome to the Jervis
family to our city.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. c. McCarty, of
Oakland, Calf, who attended the
G. A. r. National Encampment n
Columbus, Ohio, arrived Friday and
are visiting the latter's sister. Mrs.
Mary lines and others. Mrs. Emma
Horner, of Oakland, Calf, another
sister who was also in Columbus, is
expected daily from Burlington,
where she stopped over to visit. Mrs.
lines also expects her sisters, Mrs.
N. G.. Edwards, of New Boston, ILL.,,
and Mrs. Hattie Edgar Sylvester,
from Scots Bluffs, Nebr., and also
her brother, A. B. Ward, of Chatta-
nOOga, Okla, sometime during the
week, the occasion for the home
coming OF the Ward family being a
family reunion, as it has been several
years since the brother and sisters
have all been together. Murray
|DS0U 81 a q, n -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Charles Shell, of Decatur, was in
Leon Thursday and said they had a
dandy good sale last week, every
thing selling at good prices. The
Shell family, who have resided in
Decatur county for a great many
years, are preparing to move to a
farm near Cameron, Missouri. They
have many friends here who will be
sorry to see them leave.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

A large crowd was disappointed
last Thursday evening on account OF
the postponement of the organ
recital by Mrs. Bert Woodland at the
Presbyterian church. Just betore
time to commence it was found that
one of the stops on the organ was
broken, so that it could not be used,
and the recital will be given later.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-10-02

Tulsa, Oklahoma
For further information inquire OF
Stephen Varga. Sat
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10

Eofiee-Dr. J. 4. Pickett, Residence
Phi. so. omitted from July directory.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-10
60 N0esI - 4 Dag
The Three Musketeers
By ALEXANDRA DUMAS.
(Condensation BY Capt Andre Morzs)


6 A Ii Tor one- and one for ana
EAThis was she cath Of the four
comrades d'Artagnan, the young
suardsman. and OF Athos, Porthos
and Aramis, the Three 1Iusketeers.
Only three months had d'ArtaEnan
Been in Paris. ser already he was
the chosen companion Of the uoblest
three in y. de TreViile's picked com
panE- . 1Iusketeers. in the service Of
Louis XIII A trne Gascon. nercely
proud, ready to fight at word. the
16-year-old provincial lad had won
the respect Of the Elorious three by
sup Dy helping them 20 drive OF
che Cardinals guards Who would
have arrested tlel for duellng- 1n-
deed, this latter exploit had won for
d Arlaeuan more than a glance from
me king himself. Who was not dis
ed By his own
At 1leung. feren before reaching
Paris, u arraeuan had had an honor
able encounter, his adversary being a
comp leXlon and Scared on the cheek.
A beautiful woman had accompanied
this man. Both their faces were
stamped On d'Artasnaa's memory.
Eelore re could be- admitted % the
aIusl1eteers. d'lArrag nan was 10 serve
probation as a Euardsman; but all
ready he was q Nusketeer iu spirit
and his comrades lonEed as lzeenly as
he fer the day when he would be ale
lowed 20 Join their company. Athos,
Eorthos and Aramis were alike only
IN eollllr-F qualities. AltnQs was OF
noble bearing, and when he was
drunk he would talk Of secret sor-
VOW. E0rthos was g great lover Of
ladies', and declared that his con-
quests would bring his downfall. Ar I
amis, who had friends in the church
and a sweetheart at court pretended Z
that he was only temporarily a
11usketcer. and would willingly I
change his piumed hat FOR a monks 7
cowl VIXEN the time came.
One day d'Artagnan's landlord. 7
5oualc-al-. llrs- into The rlom |