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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-08-28
Daylight Saving Law Repealed.

When the clocks in America are
turned back one hour in October,
they will not have to be turned for
ward again, for the daylight savings
law was repealed last week, both
the house and senate passing it over
President Wilson's veto of the re-
peal which was passed before. The
house voted to pass the repeal by a
vote of 22S to. 101, and in the SEN
81 to 19. The daylight savings law
was passed as a war measure, but
there was great opposition to it all
the time among the farmers, who
claimed it shortened the day of the
men they employed, as they could
not work on the farm SO early in
the morning. The chief supporters
of the measure we're from the cities
and manufacturing centers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-08-28
Big Spectacle.

A most thrilling and soul stirring
spectacle, depicting in a most realis-
tic manner the spectacular engage
man navie, submarines, torpedo
boat destropers, crusiers, battleships
and super-dreadnaughts all shown
in action. The oil painted canvas,
wood and iron required to produce
this spectacle extends over dis
tance of 800 feet, requires special
car to carry and II expert operators
to put it on. One of the many at
fractions at the Harrison County
Faer, Bethany, Mo-, Sept. 2, 3, 4, 5,
and g.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-08-28
Won From Charlton.

The Leon ball team went to Chari-
ton Sunday and cleaned up their
team in hotly contested game be-
fore a big crowd, the score being 4
to in favor of Leon. The Leon
team is putting up the best ball of
any club in southern Iowa, and have
taken the best of them to cleaning
this year.
The score by innings:
Chariton-O 90 o %
Leon-0 90 90 ii
and Forrest; Leon, Sample and
Butcher.
Sunday afternoon Leon plays the
Alton team on the Leon grounds,
and on Monday afternoon Sept. 1,
Labor Day, they play the fast Iowa
Cord Co. IS team from Des Moines on
the Leon grounds. These will both
be good fast games worth seeing. 1t
being holiday the business houses
in Leon will close from 2 to
clock, so all can attend the game.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-08-28
Leon to Have Another Dentist.

DR.. H. o. Moore, of Creston, is
preparing to open a new dental of
flee in this city about Sept. 1st, in
the rooms over Alexander's furn1-
ture store which are now being fit
ted up for his office DR.. Moore and
pect to make their home here. The
past couple of years he has been
practicing. In Montana but decided
to come back to good old Iowa. W.T.
welcome DIR. Moore and family. as
residents Of Leon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-08-28
Methodists Got $11s,OOO,OOO.


With the final issue of their Cen
tenary Bulletin, Methodists an
nounce financial subscriptions
amounting to $113,740,OOO, cover
ing a period of five years for the
payment and strengthening almost
every phase of Methodist effort at
home and abroad. The amount fix
ed as the goal is said to be not all.
for subscriptions are coming in and
the belief is expressed by leaders
that another - million dollars
will be realized this fall. or total
of 125 million dollars. In addition,
Methodists of the South report sub
scriptions amounting to 54 million
dollars and still going strong. The
other goals, one million new mem
bers and twenty-five thousand for
Christian life service, are still being
pushed
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-08-28
AT THE. THEATRE.
Program at the Idle Hour for thor
Coming Week.

Today, Thursday, August 28th,
Edgar Lewis in Love and the Law
and Screen Telegram.
Friday, August 10Th, The special
production Don't Change Your Hus-
band" and. Ford Weekly.
Saturday, August 36th, The spec
Husband" ana Strand Comedy
Sunday, August 31st, Ethel Clay
ton in "Vicky Van"
Monday, Sept. 1st, Marguerite
Clark in Little Miss Hoover"
Tuesday, Sept. End, Marguerito
Clark in Little Miss Hoover" and
Wednesday, Sept. 3rd, Wallace
Reid in you're Fired and Bray
Photograph.
Thursday, Sept 4th, Vivian Martin
in "The Home Town Girl' and
Screen Magazine.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-08-28
Road Hog Tourists.

An automobile accident happened
Sunday evening with an ending that
Cooley, Ada McQuern, Avon ,BlakeIy
and Gladys Weller drove down to
Leon to the ball game and were en-
route home. When about six miles
out of that town, they went to pass
some tourists who crowded their car
off into a ditch. Their auto turned
up side down, MASKING up the top
and tearing off a fender. All four
passengers escaped without injury,
except a few bruises and scratches,
is where the good part of the acci-
dent comes in.-Osceola Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-08-28
Had q Fine Auto Trip.

w. H. Golfer and daughter, Miss
Hazel, of Decatur, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ray Tenney, of Leon, returned Tues
day morning from ten day auto
trip to various points in eastern Iowa
and then on to Chicago in Mr.. Col
from the fact that they did not have
even q puncture on the entire trip
of more than 400 miles, SO they
had nothing to do but enjoy them
selves, is.s5 q Z
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-08-28
The Cause of the Haze.

) The large. supply gasoline and
oil tanks belonging to the National
Oil Company, located at Shannon
City, caught fire last Saturday even
ing about four o'clock, and were
destroyed, burning about 10000
gallons of gasoline and coal oil. 1t
is thought the fire was started by a
cigarette or by the back firing of
the motor truck which was burned
up. The blaze and smoke could be
seen for miles around Sunday max
ing people think the haze was caus-
ed by the forest fires. Osceola
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-08-28
Marriage Licenses.

Clarence v. Downey, Lamont /
Carrie R. Bowen, Hatfield, Mo-. |
Jerry McCarty, Mt. Ayr....-...2
Sadie Kimball, Benton 2
VIM. T. Sherman Frisbie, Saline q
Coral Blanche Vaughn. Lineville. l
Arthur Floyd Davis, Kellerton.... 2
Wella Vesta Beard, Grand River. l
H. H. Curtis, Castlewood, S.D.1
eva. Wisconsin 4
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-08-28
Brethren Church Notes.

Sunday services Sunday school
at 9:45 every Sunday. Preaching
bv the endeaVer ae sessions at
Prayer meeting on Thursday evening
oa $3.50. There will be no preach
ing at Crown Chapel next Sunday,
nor Union the following Sunday on
account of conference. Following
that however, there will be the
regular services. Sunday school at
both places at II o'clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-08-28
Bought Farm at Auction.

Postmaster Chas. X. Coontz, of
Lineville, bought the 265 acre farm
of R. P. Coontz near Woodland,
which was sold at auction on Tues
day, securing it at SI03 per acre.
The live stock sold well at the sale,
being lively. r. p. Coontz
will take trip to Wyoming, and
may locate there if he finds To-
cation which suits him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-08-28
Davis City Methodist Church.

Davis City Sunday, August 81, 1919,
Morning and evening. Subjects
respectively, "Christ Surprised" i'm
the morning and 'Throwing Stones
in the evening. Everybody come
and hear these sermons, but come in
the true spirit of worship.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-08-28
McCarty-Kimball.

Mr.. Jerry McCarty, of Mt. Ayr,
and Miss Sadie Kimball, of Benton,
came to Leon last Wednesday, Sc
cured license and were united in
marriage at the Presbyterian manse
by Rev. T. F. Campbell on Wednes-
day, August goth.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-08-28
Downey-Bowen.

Mr.. Clarence V. Downey, of La
moni, and Miss Carrie R. Bowen, OF
Hatfield, Mo-, were married by Rev.
T. F.. Campbell at the Presbyterian
August Goth. They are we'll known
young people of the Lamont vicinity
where they will make their home and
host of friends extend congratulate
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-08-28
Bought Good Business Block.

G.. B. Price, the north side cloth
brick business block which he oc-
cupies from L. E. Gassett, paying
s4,50O for the store room, and he
secured bargain, for it is, one of
the best locations in Leon, and can
now fit it up to suit him, with the
idea of making it the permanent
home for his big clothing store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-08-28
Government Truck Received.

The two ton Dandy truck assigned
by the State Highway Commission to
Decatur county, has ben received. it
by the government, and Vernie lrv.
ing, OF Van Vert, IL driving 1t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-08-28
Here's A Chance to Earn $50 in Gold
Pretty Easy.

The Humeston Base Ball Club has
arranged to give, a purse Of $50 in
to public wedding at Humeston on
any one day of the Humeston An
nual Home Coming, September 10,
II and IL. If you are interested,
and want this $50, please address
Manager Ball Club, Humeston,
TOwa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-08-28
THE CHURCHES.
Christian Chuch.

Elder L. f. Davis, of Des Moines,
will preach at The Christian church
next Sunday I morning and evening.
He is fine talker and you are in
vited to come out and hear him.
Sunday school at usual hour.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-08-28
Can't Beat An Umpire.

The ball game at Leon last Sun
day was an exciting game for the
fans and many accompanied the ball
team from here. 1t was a nip and
tuck affair, Leon finally winning
from Osceola by score of to Z.
However. the Osceola fans say the
Osceola boys can beat Leon playing
ball, but they can't beat their UNI
pire. -Osce0la Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-08-28
Frisby-Vaughn.

Mr.. William T. Sherman Frisby,
of Saline, Mo-, and Miss Coral
Blanche Vaughn, of Lineville, were
united in marriage by Justice J. s.
Parrish in this city last Thursday.
They returned the same day to
Saline, where they will make their
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-08-28
Notice to Iowa County Peonle.

The annual Iowa county picnic
will be held at the J. w. Wagner
park miles southwest Of Garden
Grove, August 29th. All Iowa
county people come.
Per Secretary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-08-28

A real 1Oc smoke IL the Victory
Size Tom Potter cigar. Try one
and you'll be satisfied.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14
SOCIAL NOTES

This weeks social activities open
ed with a most delightful affair
that of the Holly Club which was en-
.tertained Monday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. R. M. Gilman, No. 141S
Cleveland Ave. At the business ses-
sion Mrs. ]. T. Chapman was voted
in as q member of the Club. The af-
ternoon was pleasantly spent at
needlework, and music from an Edi-
son was enjoyed. At 4:30 o'clock the
hostess served a delightful two course
luncheon assisted by Miss leila
Wright and Mrs. James Hartley.
Those present were Mesdames Frank
M. Perkins, Geo. Rucker, Mary
Wheatley, W. T. Hope, L. L. Willard,
e. L. Wright, John Wiles, James
Hartley, Miss Zella Wright and the
hostess.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14
6KH: SEfiT HOME

CAAAdk SeitT b. hkck a1nOng bis
"a Ail1EdSaFBE Springs after an
alOoDETf SedoiaRE months during
waIRae dn6 m NE hsE been fraughi
N1EE tHE b alf muef suffering, the
sAUfts % wAicA asE stili appHrsnt in
his woGkenS9 thytteAl eOnditiDn and
the uss efcFutc1I8 In walking about.
CRaaaS va Mt ksfe and welcomed
81 III tld tsnk4 employer, r. n. Gil-
ia. nd Ks 3iif y hisde 10 Seef that
s. II 6m5iK ffiSA8 RAd we hope will
SSsa ~ Ef&tSIR te1in. EASf Nay or
lax SSitt xtdE d Nstp0rt News,
w, tS N5tk ~ tt government IN q
SAtb3atidih ytFd: Shortly kfpetward
kfAff e a Eeel8sAk h Nliiek out Of
St ksk SAS &ttttt- together dn & Job,
ohty he kEa mbee Sthets %ere rescued
nIJlc EK6 since sNS 81 TIE four
A, InSe diSd Of their injuries.
faR &<k Nkft Notkh6g On Z eaison
SlriR thf sEf.h 'esved d &nd caught
k h ~ dEth ttsp. Seitz, him
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14
NEED SOME TRAINED MEN

The United States Employment Ser
vice has notified the Chamber OF
Commerce that a good location is
open for a physician in town Of 300
population, near Hutchinson; a man
is desired who can stand long drives
as much of his practice will be in the
rural districts. There are calls from
Caney, Kan, for an experienced har-
ness maker and from Parsons for a
foreman in q bakery. The Employ
[ment Service has an applicant in a
young lady of "a who desires a posi-
ton as a bookkeeper, having had ex-
perience in both banking and railroad
Offices.
J The Chamber of Commerce is noti-
fed that another Baxter soldier,
Leonard Stoner, who lives on Route
2, is being released from army service
He is a farmer, aged rs, and it is un-
.derstood he wants a place on farm.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14
GOVERNOR ALLEN THANKS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The directors of the Chamber Of
Commerce, in their last session, dis
cussed the matter of a convention in
Kansas to provide a new state consti-
tuition. Each director was asked sep
arately his opinion and all were unan-
imous for the new constitution. The
endorsement of the directors was
written to both Senator Sparks and
to Representative Yount, also to Gov
ernor Allen, who has written his ac-
acknowledgement as follows:
"Thank you very much for your
good letter of the 9th advising me OF
the action of your directors in voting
to support constitutional conven-
tion. / appreciate it more than / can
tell you. We have not lost all hope
that we shall yet be able to get a
good convention measure through and
the support and encouragement of
your organization will be most help
full"
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14
|RED CROSSWORD.
To CONTINUE
County ChapteS Has Nine Branches
and win Work Under
Peace Time Con.
ditiOns

Rev. John Garretson, chairman;
Miss Grace Perkins. secretary, and
Mrs. A. r. Kane, Mr.. Fisher and Mrs.
Wesley Smith, members of the execu-
tive board, Of the Baxter Springs
auxiliary Of the Red Cross. were in
Columbus Monday to attend q meet
ing Of the county organization. The
object Of the meeting was to plan for
the continuance of the work under
post war conditions. Also to elect new
county officers and to perfect the
county organization. The matter Of
electing officers was postponed until
February 18th, in order to give all the
auxiliary societies of the county a
chance to be represented.
There are nine branches in the coun-
ty and each branch is entitled to two
representatives in the county chapter
executive board. Hereafter, Columbus
will be branch chapter, the same as
all others and will have only equal re-
presentation with other branches. All
during the war work the Columbus
organization arbitrarily assumed the
authority of a county chapter while
also existing as branch, complica-
tion that resulted in considerable in
harmony.
With the machinery now nicely ad-
justed, however, and everything work.
ing smoothly, it is the belief that the
Red Cross will continue its good work
and become permanent institution in
the county. Its peace time functions
will be to look after emergency cases
of distress locally, and work in con-
junction with the natural organization
in relief work all over the world, as
it is now doing in Russia, Armenia
and other countries still suffering
from the ravages of war and pesti-
lance.
The local branch still has about
$4,000 of the funds raised in the last
drive. This will be held in the treas
ury to be used as necessity calls.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14
WOMAN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY

The Woman's Missionary Society
met at the Christian Church Tuesday
afternoon. Thirty-eight women were
present. Among them were Mrs. A
P. Cameron, Mrs. Julien, Mrs. M. E.
Haner and Mrs. Long of Galena, Mrs
Nelson, Mrs. Logan and Mrs. Shirley
of Hockerville and Mrs. Coffee of Tar
River. Some women from the Meth
odist and Presbyterian societies were
also present.
Mrs. Cameron made the openenig
prayer. A short business session was
presided over by the president.
Mrs. Otto Shields; leader for the
day, carried out the following pro-
gram:
The devotional period consisted Of
the circle of prayer, Scripture read
ings and a review of the Book Of Hag-
gal, which was very ably given by
Mrs. Treat.
A solo was given in a clear, sweet
voice by Mrs. Cavanaugh.
A story of the mothers of India
was told in an interesting way by Mrs.
Mckee, followed by other items Of in
terest about the women of the Orient
by different members.
Mrs. Cameron organized this So
ciety in July and on this, her second
visit, gave a very inspiring talk on
the value of missions in the develop
ment of woman.
Mrs. ]. T. Polster, president Of the
M. E. Society, gave q short but help
full talk.
After the program came the social
hour when Mrs. Miller in the costume
of India served chepatis; Mrs. Beav-
ers in the costume of China served
joyballs, and Mrs. Hosl1ins in the cos
tune Of Japan served tea.
These costumes were greatly sd-
mired by all present. They showed
the artistic taste of the ladies who
wore them.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14
SHOULD WE STUDY
MARKETING COST?

WV
There is much work now being
planned to learn the cost of producing
farm crops. But, there has been but
little done to learn the cost of market.
ing. However, Arthur S. Adams Of
Columbia University has gathered
some interesting figures which he has
recently published. According to the
figures given, the cost Of getting
staple farm products from farm to
factory are as follows:
What, 10 per cent.
Corn, IL per cent.
Oats, IL per cent.
Cotton, o per cent.
And the cost of getting products
from farm to consumer is as follows:
Wheat, 20 per cent.
Corn, 80 per cent.
Oats, 80 per cent.
Poultry and eggs, so to IS per cent.
Dairy products, Is to so per cent.
Fruits, 20 to rs per cent.
Vegetables, 20 to 80 per cent.
Can we afford to investigate this
question to TRIP to learn the cost Of
marketing? Write 10 me.
J. E. PAYNE,
Agrieulturist Frisco and N. K. & T.
Rs, Parsons, Kansas.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14

Self, was terribly crushed and Il Is .
marvel that IN Is alive % tell the
story. His RIBS were lcaved IN upon
bis lungs and the surgeons relieved
the pressure by pumping air into his
lung chamber and forcing the ribs in
TO place. When the surgeons thought
Il possible 10 move Seitz an attending
doctor was assigned TO him and they
undertook to send him back TO Bax'
ter Springs, but when near Cincinnati
his condition grew more serious
and 1t was necessary TO take him
from the train. BY an extreme effort
It was possible" however to continue
10 Martinsville, Ind, near which
place Mr.. SeitE had friends. Since
then for about FIVE months until start
ing for Baxter Springs Seitz has been
in the hospital under the care Of gov
eminent doctors. He has nothing but
good words to say Of his treatment
by the doctors, the nurses and oil
who had anything to do with his case
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14

Lete Robeson, of Galena, was in the
city Monday looking after business
matters around the telephone ex-
change, Of which he is manager. Hav-
ing heard the rumor recently circu-
lated here that the Robson Lumber
company did not intend to re-estab-
lish the lumber business in Baxter
Springs recently destroyed by fire' O
News reporter put the question up
TO Mr.. Robeson. He declared emphat-
ically that the company proposed to
remain in the field and that the work
Of rebuilding the plant would begin
very soon. 1--WE are the oldest yard
In Baxter Springs" said Mr.. Robeson
'and we do not propose to let one fire
drive us out" Likewise was it rumor-
ed that E. C. Abernethy had decided
that he would not restore his yard
destroyed about ten days ago. This
rumor is also without truth. Mr.. Aber-
nethy has stated positively to a party
whose name we are not at liberty to
mention, that he would rebuild and re-
stock his yard soon, though probably
not on the same site. Both men have
expressed absolute confidence in the
future of Baxter and believe it will
show recovery as soon as any town in
the county.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14
GERMANS HAVE ZINC MONEY

Many of the returning soldiers, ac-
cording to information reaching the
Chamber of Commerce. are bringing
home zinc coins, a ten-pfennig, Octag-
onal in shape, with the inscription
'KleingeIdersatz." This is one of the
substitute moneys put out by the Ger
man government as a result Of turn
ing all their nickel and copper coins
into munitions. The plan has been
advanced in this mining district, sew
eral times, to ask the United States to
make a zinc coin. -"
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14

E. M. Richardson has reconsidered
his resignation as cashier of the Am
erican National Bank, of this city, 80
he informed News reporter Tues
day, and will continue in charge of
that institution. The decision will be
good news to the business element of
the city among whom Mr.. Richardson
has become an active and helpful fac
tor. He has not only made a remark
able success of the banking PROPOSE
ton but has become a valuable man
in the industrial affairs of the COM
munity.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14

DR.. and Mrs. Roy Scott have come
to Baxter Springs to make their
home. They arrived in the city very
recently and have arranged to live in
a new cottage on north Military ave-
nue.. The Doctor is son Of w. w.
Scott and brother of DR.. w. r. Scott
and Mrs. NJ. /. Nichols. Readers Of
the Daily Citizen viii perhaps remem-
Der a report Of the marriage Of DR..
and Mrs. Scott, published about a
month ago, copied from a Newport
News, Va, newspaper.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14

DR.. j. Sawyer Cannon received a
letter from his son recently. Houston
says he is fine and we'll again after
having spent three months in the
Base Hospital 900. He has been
placed in Class AL and transferred
to ward one and is now awaiting for
a convoy to come and take him away.
He says he is so close to the tracks
he can smell the smoke from the
trains and that helps a whole lot to-
ward getting home.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14

o. B. Tinsley, the hardware man,
who has been living in Joplin for the
past several months simply. because
he could not secure a suitable place
here for his home, has finally got
what he wanted and is going to be an
honest-to-goodness Baxter citizen
from now on. Mr.. and Mrs. Tinsley
will move into the beautiful new home
on East Tenth street recently vacated
by w. B. Lowry.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14

T. L. Mayors is home for q day OF
two from the Wichita Falls and Burk-
burnett, Tex, oil fields. Like the 9TH
ers returning he declares it the big
gest boom ever seen in any oil field.
Mr.. Meyers got in early and has some
very fine propositions in hand which
all his friends will be pleased to know.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14

The people Of the United gta4ei
have in the last twenty months bought
not less than 80, ,O0o, 900 81 Lber.
ty bonds, saving stamps and govern
ment securities. In April another
drive for shout FIVE billions win Be
made to finish up the big job Of re
moving the kaiser and his gang from
POtsdam.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14

Out at the big sale of Poland Chinas
at Elmore farm, in Elk county, the
other day, our live stock editor saw
hogs sell for $500 per. We now un-
derstand why ham comes SO high.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14

Thank fortune, or Kaiser Bills yel-
low streak, the government purposes
to turn loose about forty million
pounds of perfectly good wool. This
wool will go into civilian duds. With
this assurance we hereby offer for
swap, barter or exchange, one per-
fectly good, 1918 Palm Beach suit,
Will consider a good Ford or safety
razor. Victrolas and Airdale pups
barred.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14

One Baxter Springs man whose
fOrefathers came from Germany says
he is at least glad that they came
from Baden-Baden; likely on the
theory that the farther west the least
tainted with German kultur.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14

Far be it from this columnist to
ever kick on the price of eats in his
native heath again. Having gone up
against the lunch counters at Fl,
Scott, Wichita and other prosperous
cities Of late We must confess that the
grub sold US at home is not too high.