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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-04-17
A boy who calls his mother the

A boy who calls his mother the
'old woman" or his father 'the
governor" is building upon the
sand. Do you want to be a power
among men, to be a leader? Learn
yourself. A boy who does not con-
troll his tongue and his temper will
never become a master Of men. Do
not initiate the vices of fast young
men, thinking it will make you
manly.
Be sure you are right-but don't
be too sure that everybody else is
wrong.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-04-17

the dear old mother will gather you
in her feeble old arms and carry you
home and tell you of all your vir-
tues until you almost forget tnat
your soul is disfigured by vice. Love
years with holy devotion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-04-17
Des Moines, Io,va, April IL, 1919
Estes e Company, Leon, Io,va:

Gentlemen:
Effective Monday, April Fl, 1919, the list
price upon Fordson farm tractors is advanced
to 1926 90 f. o. b. Dearborn, Michigan. plus
&C ual freight cost and cost of unloading, es-
timated at SIS. 90 per tractor.
The factory closes April fifteenth for in
ventory. There is at present a big shortage in
certain materials which, with this shut down,
will probably make tractors very scarcel for
some little time to come.
The moment we are again in position to
accept orders for Immediate shipment we will
advise you.
Yours very truly,
HERRING MOTOR COMPANY
A. R. Rockwell, Manager Tractor Sales.
Actual freight is $17.95, and kerosene and
oil is $6.42, making delivered price $955S7 OF
an advance of $45. 90.
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ENAMELING TO PREVENT RUST
Ordinary Material Which Dries Quick
Iy Is of Little Use, as Itchips
Off Rapidly.


In order to do away with rusting of
parts beneath the hood black enamel
ing may be resorted to with good 4ef-
feet. 1t is possible to get black enamel
today which when properly applied
looks little inferior to the baked-on
variety. Ordinary enamels which dry
quickly are. of little use, as they chip
and flake off quickly Parts to be
enameled should, if possible, be taken
off and cleaned with stiff wire brush.
The enamel should be applied with a
stiff varnish brush. The enamel may
take as long as a week to dry and
care must be used to have an atmos-
phere free from excessive dust; that
means not to dry it in the upper story
of a hay barn. Parts that may be
enameled to advantage include steel
fan blades, pulley arms, brackets and
elbows, nuts that are not often dis
turbed, exposed pieces Of shafting,
pinion-wheel centers, operating rods,
collars. etc. Even cylinder casting
may be so treated, as a good enamel
will stand heat without blistering.
The Benson signal., 1919-04-26
The GorilIa's Thumb.

The gorilla and chimpanzee, which
belong to the higher order OF apes,
although having many points of re-
semblance to man, cannot twiddle
their thumbs. In the gorilla the thumb
is short and does not reach much be-
yond the bottom of the first joint Of
the forefinger. 1t is very much re-
stricted in it's movements, and the
animal can neither twiddle it's thumbs
nor turn them round so that the tips
describe a circle. There are the same
number of bones in the hand of the
gorilla as in the hand of a man, but
the thumbs of the monkey have no
separate f1eXor, or bending muscle.
This is why monkey always keeps
the thumb on the same side as the
fingers and never bends it round any
object that may be- grasped.
The Benson signal., 1919-04-26
THE PEACE OF CAMBRIA OHE LADIES' PEAcE) 1929.
Two Women Worked to Bring Peace to warweary

The famous Peace Of Cambria,
known as ''The Ladies' Peace" because
negotiated by two women, was signed
in 1929 at a town famous in the an
rails of the recent war, and put an
end to another "world war" which,
with an intermissiOn of 10 months,
had been ravaging Europe for eight
years and involved all the principal
nations of Christendom. By the end
of 1923 it was felt that Europe was
exhausting itself in indeclslve war
fare. The French army in the king
dom of Naples was wasting itself in
inconclusive engagements. The vast
empire of Charles V felt the strain
of the prolonged conflict and only the
gold and silver which were beginning
to flow in from America saved 1t from
financial collapse On all sides there
was a desire for peace.
In June of 1929 peace was conclud-
ed between the pope and the emperor
of Barcelona and it was suggested
that delegates be appointed to try ana
bring about a peace between the two
great heads of the war, the emperor
and the king Of France. King Fran
els appointed his mother, Louise OF
Savoy, and the emperor appointed his
aunt, Margaret of Austria. 1t will be
seen that the recent appointment OF
woman. as Hungarian ambassador
to Switzerland was not, without prece-
dent.
Experienced in Political Affairs.
The two women to whom were now
intrusted the destinies of the civilized
world were not without experience in
political affairs, Louise having twice
been regent of France and Margaret
having been regent of the Low COun-
tries for her nephew. They were
both about fifty years old. Louise,
who had been great beauty in her
youth, still retained portion of her
good looks. In character they were
the very opposite of each other.
Louise was notorious for her amours
fierce, passionate, unprincipled and
brilliant. Margaret was gentle, retir-
ing, with character aDONe fepfOacn
9nd a clear, strong intellect.
1t might have been expected that
the meeting of two such strong and
yet opposite characters, especially Of
the feminine gender, would have been
more productive of rows and rue
tions" than of a world peace. But
such was not the case. The two ladies
agreed to meet at Cambria in the lat
ter part of June. They hired adjoin-
ing houses and secretly had a pas
sage constructed between them.
There were q lot of other, delegates
ard representatives of various nations
gathered at Cambrai. of course, and
uccuIhing to the customs of those days
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reign. During the captivity Of Fran
els there had been cessation Of hos
tilities; but no sooner did Francis
feel himself once more seated on his
throne than he began to organize Tor
a renewal of the war.
After waiting three months Charles
sent emissafies to Francis demanding
the .fuIf1llment of the treaty of Madrid.
The king said he would have to con-
suit the Burgundians. The Bugun-
dians refused to be handed over.
Francis would pay an indemnity for
Burgundy and keep the rest OF the
treaty, including the REIMBURSEMENT OF
all his Italian possessions.
Francis Set His Army In Motion.
The king of France swore that II
the treaty was not kept he would re-
turn and deliver himself up. Let MIN
keep his OATH" said Charles, adding
some other remarks about conduct un-
becoming a man of honor, which were
reported back to Francis. Francis set
his army in motion on August ., ana
the war between him and the emperor
began again after truce OF hfteen
months, to last three years longer.
Angered at the charge Of bad faltn
made by Charles, Francis sent ner7
aid to the emperor with cartel writ
ten in his own hand, saying: "You
have lied in your throat in saying
that we have done anything unworthy
of a gentleman of honor. Appoint a
time and place of meeting and we Will
bring our sword for you to cross"
When Charles received this chal-
ienge he consulted the grandees OF MS
kingdom. The duke Of Infantado gave
the opinion that, whatever might be
the popular opinion, kings were bound
by the laws of honor as other people.
However, he did not think the fulfill
ment of treaty was a fit subject TO
be decided by duel. Charles, never
theless, sent his herald to Francis, ac-
cepting the challenge and appointing
a time and place for the meeting. He
also gave the herald long written
argument on the treaty of'Madrid, and
treaties in general, with which he was
to preface the acceptance of the chal-
I lenge.
When the herald began to read,
Francis stopped him with: Il Will
hear nothing but the time and place.
Does he accept?" i,
Permit me to do my Office" said
| the herald.
"Nay," cried the king; 'you shall
not speak before giving me the time
and place."
"Sire, then give me my safe conduct
home," said the herald.
'Let him have it," cried the king
and so there was no duel.
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FAMOUS
PEACE TREATIES
BY H. IRVING KING
TREATY BETWEEN EMPEROR CHARLES v. AND FIR

BY HI. IRVING KING

The treaty between the Emperor
Charles V and Francis of France is
an example of q treaty which was
longer in it's making than it was in
it's observance 1t is cited by all
writer's on international law and COM
mentators on peace treaties in their
arguments as to the binding force Of a
treaty signed under duress-though,
as matter of fact, every treaty
signed by a defeated nation may be
said to be signed under cOmpulsion.
It is also worthy of note that after the
peace conference had lasted six
months, the treaty had been signed
and the high contracting parties to 1t
had taken their solemn oaths to OBJ
serve it, the emperor and the king
challenged each other to a duel over
it,.
In February, 1925, the armies Of
France swere defeated at Pavia by
the armies of Charles V, emperor of
Germany and king Of Spain. The
French king was taken prisoner and
sent from the stricken field his ce1e-
brated message: Cali is lost save hon
or" Francis was taken to Spain and
moved about from one strong castle
to another, the emperor refusing to
see him except once when, Francis
falling ill, Charles went to him and
was greeted by the French king with
the remark: $50 you have come to
see your prisoner die"
Opening of Negotiations.
AS early as July 20, however, nego-
tlat1OnS were opened at Toledo be-
tween the ambassadors Of Francis
for he was still king Of France and
had his ambassadors-and the en-
peror and his advisers. The terms
proposed by the imperial delegates
were harsh in the extreme and
amounted to virtual dismemberment
Of France. Henry VIII sent delegates,
being anxious to form an alliance
with the emperor and share in the
spoils. But the English people, for
once, firmly opposed Henry's policy,
so he switched around to the French
side and signed. a treaty with the re-
gent, Louise of Savoy, for which that
astute woman paid Henry 100000
crowns and gave the negotiatOr, Cardi-
nal Wolsey, pension of 100000
crowns-a crown at that time being
worth SLIP.
The emperor gradually ,abated his
terms and on January IA, 1926, the
treaty was signed at Madrid. By it
Charles was to have Burgundy and it's
dependencies, Francis was restored to
liberty, leaving his two sons as host
ages for the fu1fillment of the condi-
tions of the treaty, and peace was to
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headaches disappeared. ] gained in
weight and feel fine, so I can honestly
recommend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound to any woman who is
suffering as l was. ~ Mrs. ADEnE B.
LYNCH, 100 Plain St., Providence, RI
Backache and nervousness are symp-
toms or natures warnings, which in-
dicate functional disturbance or an
unhealthy condition which often devei-
ops into a more serious ailment.
Women in this condition should not
continue to drag along without help, but
profit by Mrs. Lynch's experience, and
try this famous root and herb remedy,
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound-and for special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkham Med. Co., Lynn, Mass,
The Benson signal., 1919-04-26
It's All the Same

One day in small camp in France
l CHANGED upon a negro who was load.
ing freight car with Rec Cross ma.
terial. This young fellow was work
ing in lazy fashion and told him
that he was not very ambitious
Man." he said, "there is no use hav
ing ambition in this mans army: Un
Gle Sam gives me the same dollar II
Is got ambition or if I ain't got ambi
ton. Chicago Tribune.
The Benson signal., 1919-04-26

a lot of squabbling over who should
walk first, or ride first, or call first,
went on, together with attempts at
sharp political tricks-all this with
feasting and pageants. The two
ladies attended strictly to business,
unsuspected by the others and accred-
tied with full powers by the emperor
and the king.
They Signed Treaty Of Peace.
After month of comforting, dur
ing which they passed many times a
day through that secret passage of
theirs, they announced to an aston
ished world on August that they had
signed a treaty of peace between
Francis 1 and Charles V. The Italian
princes who were vitally interested,
complained that they had not been
consulted and Henry VIII ,swore a
string of his favorite oaths that so
little attention had been paid to him.
But the thing was DONE The ladies
had arranged the peace on the prin-
ciple of "give and take," act
ing frankly and dealing squarely
with each sother. The treaty was a
good one-though Venice was rather
hardly used and territories disposed
of without the consent of their rulers
or their people-and it brought peace,
for few years at least, to a war
weary world.
The Benson signal., 1919-04-26
SMALL BRUSH is HANDY TOOL
Easy to Get at Spring Leaves and
~ Other Inaccessible Parts Of
Automobile.

A small brush, say five inches long,
with stiff bristles, may be made into
an exceedingly useful tool by screw
ing 1t on the end of handle perhaps
foot and half long. With this
brush it is easy to clean off Spring
leaves and to get at other parts that
are located in inaccessible positions.
The Benson signal., 1919-04-26
ADJUSTMENT OF FOOT BRAKE
Position Shown in Illustration That
Jack Should Have-Work Can
- Be Done Single Handed.

To adjust automobile foot brakes
single-handed jack up, the rear wheels,
one side at time, while setting. the
band on each wheel; then, with q
block against the seat panel and a
jack placed in as shown to force the
pedal down, turn the wheel and the
screws on the brake band, adjusting it
to the proper tension. Make both
brake tensions equal. Take up easily
The Benson signal., 1919-04-26
FITTING A NEW CARBURETOR
Care Should Be Taken That There Is
No Lcoseness to Cause Vibra-
ton and Broken FIange.

In fitting a new carburetor be sure
that there is no looseness to cause vi
bration, because If there is a broken
flange will be the inevitable result.
If vibration is present a small iron
bracket should be installed from nut
on the engine frame to the instrument
to steady it, also taking the strain off
the intake pipe. u
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dC AS5, III oSA
ached all the time.
1 was tired and had
no ambition for any
thing. / had taken
a number Of medi-
cines which did me
no good. One day
l read about Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and
what it had done for
women, so I tried
it. My nervousness
and backache and
The Benson signal., 1919-04-26
The Position That the Jack Should
Have for Proper Brake Adjustment.

one brake band at time. BY turning
the wheel over with the hands the
proper brake adjustments are easily
made. ~
Count the number of clicks In the
jack as it is operated for each wheel,
and compare them. The wheel reQuir-
ing the most clicks on the jack until
the wheel cannot be turned by hand
must have its brake bands tightened
to equalize them.-P. P. Avery, in
Popular Science Monthly Magazine.
The Benson signal., 1919-04-26

For true blue, use Red Cross Bag
Blue. SnOwy-whte clothes will be
sure to result. Try it and you will al
ways use it. All good grocers have 1t.
The Benson signal., 1919-04-26

you. The poor woman whose back feels
as though it would break, who feels
dizzy, whose head aches, or black specAS
appear before her eyes, all are due to
troubles essentially feminine which should
be overcome.
The greatest boon to womanlind } q
temperance tonic made up of herbs,
which makes weak women strong and
sick women well. This is the ''Prescrip-
ton" of DR.. Pierce, used by him in active
practice many years, and now sold by
almost every druggist in tablet OF liquid
form. It has had a. half century of sue
cessful results in most of. the delicate
arrangements and weaknesses of women.
If she's overworked, nervous, or ''run-
down." she finds new life and strength.
Send 1Oc to DR.. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel,
Buffalo, N. Y, for trial package or write
for free confidential medical advice.
The Benson signal., 1919-04-26
Sunshine will eventually puncture
the thickest cloud.
cuticura soothes itching Scalp

On retiring gently rub spots Of dan
druff and itching with Cuticura Oint-
ment. Next morning shampoo with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. Make
them your everyday toilet preparations
and have a clear skin and soft, white
hands.-Adv.
The Benson signal., 1919-04-26

Ever notice how much more noise
little loose change can make than a
wad of greenbacks?
The Benson signal., 1919-04-26
HOW TO AVOID
bACkACHE and
NERVOUSNESS
Told by Mrs. Lynch From
Own Experience.

Providence, R. L.-"I was all run
down in health, was nervous, had head
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photograph The onehaf mile
which the tire
journey continues
of mileage .
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First-Hand knowledge.

FIrSt-HdnU NnOWIeu0e.
Belle-What's the floor tax?
Nell-Why, the one they put on car
pets, Of course.
The Benson signal., 1919-04-26

We all like the man who "sticks
through thick and thin"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
FORMER E CHICAGO
NAN Wins FAME
Q. w. Black Elected Vice
President of Big st.
Louis Company.

Welcome. indeed. IS the good angel
that brings Us the happy intelligence
thai @. *. Black IS rapidly winning his
way 10 the TOP. His election 10 the
vice-rresldency of the Fulton Iron
WORKS Co. Of 81. Louis. No. comes as a
personal compliment TO all who have
the honor of his ACQUAINTANCE. and
ausurs we'll for the future Of the great
o.npan he is with. II would be super
iuous To say that Mr.. Black was, until
going to- 81 Louis two years ago super
I~ntendent OF the Republic Iron and
Steel Co.'S Inland Works at East Chi
cage. for to know him is to remember
him and his achievements with ever in
creaslng admiration. To have been his
employee is an event that stands out in
the lives of men. The g~rizzled old war
rior Ink challenges the attention Of the
world when he procIaims. y fought
four years under Grant" does not put
more pride into his language than does
the miIl-man when ne saws. I worked
two years for Oscar Black At long
intervals We md one possessed OF that
rare and undefnable trait of character
that puts into the hearts of others 81
warmth that viii not chill; a memory
tina will not darken, and a personality
that Will not be dethroned- School may
send forth the lettered sage to fill the
world with useful lore. and the soldier
cast his lot with fame hat beckons
Ger seas of human blood, the statesman
break an empires viii and engrave his
name in deathless glory; but all are
dust compared to him who works the
mercy Of his God into the toll of those
about him; who sits aside he lure or
fame that homes may he what God de-
signed. and children smile with parents
who fear not the coming of the morrow
such IS the real benefactor Of the hui
man race. This is the premier of men
Thus We can honor one we know. FOR
while the hearts can thank the powers
that give greater usefulness to noble
men Virtue VIII lie the g%arlands OF her
love and trust at the feet OF oscar
Black.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

HOGS-Receipts, $4,000; market, &C
tive and about Is lower: bulk. $4,000
21.35. top. S2140; heavyweight. szo.s59
2l.25; medium weight, S20.5042i40i
light weight. $2o.soG21.4O; light lights.
@S.T5d2100; heavy packing sows-
smooth. $4,000 1880; packing sows.
rough. S~19.oo@1s.S5: pigs. s17-5o9
1875.
CATTLE-Receipts. $4,000: market,
good yearIing and choice heavy steers
steady: others slow TO lower; beef steers
choice an dprime, $3.50 015.50; medi-
um and good. $3.50 G14.6o; good and
choice. $3.50 915-0o; common and med
um, S10.OOn1350. Butcher cattle
heifers. s7.75G13.50: cows. S74001225i
bulls. S7.5OG11.25. Gamers and cutters
cows and heifers. $1,000 TOO; Gamer
steers. $3.50 1000; veal calves eight
and hanayweight). s17.2561S.50; feed
er steers. s9.25@ 1915; stocker steers,
sS0na12o0: stocker cows and heifers'
S7.50a 400; stocker calves, ll.I7.
vEAL-5o to so lbs, 20a21c; 70 70
80 lbs. % CSC: so 20 10 lbs. 2SAe a
&c; fancy. 25e: overweight kidneys. 14o
10 IT'S lbs. 14G17c: coarse, lac.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
HAMMOND
Wan WITNESSES
E SCENE

John c Becker. Hammonds warm
est disciple of HIoosedom. who head
ed the Hammond delegation OF 80.
who have been attending the Moose
heart convention, IS back home and
says = was The greatest gathering
in the history of the fraternity. He
was mach impressed with the meet
Ing at which thousands upon thous-
ards If dollars were raised for the
House of God at M~ooseheart. 1T was
an inspirationaI scene SAYS Mr..
Becker. never seen before IN fra
ternaI work. and the delegates from
all over The nation contributed ali the
way from tens OF dollars to thous-
ands.'
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
SERVICE NOT WHAT
WAS EXPECTED

street car service over the new CO.
lun1hia avenue extension viii begin
tamorrov. although it viii not he just
what The people Of hat part OF town
had expected. Instead Of cars max
ing trips both ways around the loop
using the Gary * Interurban tracks.
ass had been expected. they will come
GROUND through East Hammond. up
Columbia venue to May street. There
they VIII reverse and head back the
way they came. This will permit a
fifteen minute service. It viii merely
be an extension OF the old ra-s and
viii not neeessitate she changes I'M
crew contracts which would accom-
pang the loop service which had been
proposed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
SERIOUS T
OCCURS IN TEXAS
LINTFaNArIoNAL NEMs sEau1cr


LAREDO. Texas. June 20-serious
rioting has occurred and a number of
persons have been killed during the
last three days in the state Of san
Luis Fotosi. according TO word re-
ceived by department Of pustice Of
hcials here. Tho rioting is said TO he
the outcome OF political campaigns
preceding the g-ubernatorial elections
70 be held Friday.
Opposing candidates for governor
are Gen. Manuel Larraae. Rafael r..
Nieto and Serrano MARTINEZ
The small garrison Of Carranza
roops is declared to be unable TO
cope with the situation and more scr
ious disturbances are expecting during
the election Friday
Several hundred Chinese in the city
~ San Luis Potasi are said to have
been warmed that If thev do not leave
hr Fridav they VIII he killed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
At the 0rpheum.

Theatre patrons are promised an UNI
usual treat in the bill sit the Orpheum.
Hammond, tonight and tomorrow. The
headliner is La ToyI's Models" de-
clarcd by many 10 be the prettiest act
in vaudeviNe. It IS proving an unusual
ly strong attraction and pIeasee both
young and old. On the program are
four other excellent vaudeville acts di-
rect from the Chicago loop theatres.
There Will also he another episode OF
the thrilling serial. The Master Mys-
terry" showing Houdinis escape from a
terrible strangling device.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
RETURNED SOLDIER
N HIMSELF
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE

Demented from TIL effects of Hun gas.
Gilbert shope. "a. recently returned
soldier who mas been under the care
Of army physicians at Fort BENJAMIN
Harrison ended his life by hanging
today in a shed at the home of his
mother here.
shope. who appeared to be recov-
ering from the effects Of the battle
field poison. had been permitted to
spend the week end with his widow
ed parent.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
OFFICER DECLINED
TO TAKE THE TRIP
lie Did Go Down the Coal
Hole After A. Quinn.
However.

Albert QUINN. the ~benigerent jani-
TOT Is in trouble again.
Gumm. while down a coal hole on
Hohman street. was ordered by OFFICER
Talnsateer on Saturday 10 sprinkle
the coal. which was being thrown in
the basement and covering pedes-
TRANS with dust.
You SO to hell" said the cheerful
Gun1m to the OFFICER.
You do as tell YOU" said Onlcer
Taimateer, OF III come down there at
ter YOU"
You can't. you're too fat" said Al
bert.
Then the policeman proceeded to
show Quinn and in has spick and span
uniform slid down the coal hole and
z1rpr3sed lJr. Quinn. who then was
taken 20 the CENTRAL station and
booked for dfsorderly conduct. He
VIII be tried saturday next.