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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25
NURSE MAKES FACTS PUBLIC.
Was Told Operation Was Her Only
HOpe-''1anlac Is WONDERFUL"
She Saws

Speaking from personal eXper-
Ience, SAID MIS-. d. l.. Travis, a
We'll known nurse, residing at 72l
Seventh Ave, Peoria, ILL.,, III con-
yersati0n, recently, n know Tan
lac to be a most valuable medicine
ana an l reel 1t my duty to give the
Mrs. Travis is only one Of a great
many in her profession eighteen
years and her statement, coming, as
1t does, from one OF such wide ex-
perience, will be read with interest
everywhere
1T is my honest belief continued
Mrs. Travis, that there are millions
OF people who, if they only knew
1anlac as | do since using it my
self, would lose no time in relieving
themselves OF their misery as | have
done.
The way | happened to know OF
lanlac was through noted ply
slclan. At this time | was suffer
ing from what was said to be
chronic appendicitis, which had
troubled me for seven or eight years.
l. would become SO nausea ted--ai~
most deathly sick-after eating that
1t vas a common thing Tor, me not
to be able to retain my food. l am
speaking now OF the last stage OF
my suffering, after reaching the
condition where an operation SEEM
ed unavoidable. But previous to
TINS tIme and for several years my
health had been very poor and it
was an effort for me to stay on my
feet and practice my profession !
did it under the strain Of suffering
and when | came off from a case |
was always completely tired out ex-
hausted, and nervous that | thought
each case would be the last.
FINALLY, d few months ago. I
q I,,11 tD1, IL,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

that the lengths of the mileage OF
the Railroads, Express, Telegraph,
Telephone ana Electro Transmission
LINES IN Decatur. county, Iowa, anu
the taxable values thereof in the
several towns, TOWNSHIPS and school,
districts OF Decatur county, Iowa, be
liked according to the schedule OF
mlieS and yaluatlOnS, returned by
law provided, and the County Audi
lor IS hereby ordered to spread the
same on The Tax Lists for the year
1919 in accordance Herewith, and
that the tables Of the same be pub
lshed as soon as completed.
The mileage and valuations in
the several taxing districts, of the
above mentioned lines are as fol
inWC
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25
Board Proceedings.

September 8, 1919.
The following resolution was in
troduced and passed in REGULAR or
der:
Be it Resolved, by the Board OF
Supervisors of Decatur county, Iowa,
that it be, and is, hereby ordered
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

flee supplies ....-............ 3.57
At five p. m. the board adjourned
to meet at the call Of the chairman.
P. c. MORGAN. Chairman.
Attest: G. A. MEEK, Auditor.
Leon, Iowa, December 4. 1919.
Board met pursuant to the call of
the chairman, with all members
present.
The meeting was called to order
by the chairman P. G.. Morgan, and
the following business was transact
ed:
Moved and seconded that the
auditor be, and Is hereby instructed
to issue warrants for the following
claims as soon as the said material
has been received and accepted as
satisfactory by the county engineer,
and the said claims are properly ap-
proved by him:
Iowa White Company, two
ton White truck and equip
ment $50
Iowa White Company, I
three-ton Dreadnaught HUI
bOmeterS .
Iowa White Company, four
ton chassis 24S0. 90
The board then adjourned to meet
at the call of the chairman.
P. G. MORGAN, Chairman.
Attest: G. A. MEEK, Auditor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-25

Franklin township ..-.--.-..-- z9o. 4
Moved and seconded, that the
auditor be, and is hereby authorized,
to issue vacation warrants for claims
for material when said claims have
been properly certified to the audi
tor by the engineers office and pro-
vide for a cash discount. Motion
carried.
The contractors bond of the Hen
ry O'Neil Lumber and Land Com
kany was approved.
Report of Frank Mallette, county
engineer, for November was ap-
proved.
:. Report of Fred J. Ehrhardt, as
Instant engineer, for November, ap-
proved.
Report of E. L. Shira, steward Of
county home, for November. ap-
proved.
Resignation of M. Linden, asses
sor of Hamilton township, was placed
on file and the township trustees
notified to fill vacancy.
The school fund loan of 100000
to C. H. Hodges, of Franklin town
shin. was approved.
u, The following regular claims were
approved:
Alexander Garage, oil, gas
and repairs ---------..---------- 1913
Alexander Garage, oil, gas
and repairs observation-disclosures sou
Alexander Garage, oil, gas
and storage White truck S2.1l
Alexander Garage. oil, gas
and repairs for county
Ford 1914
Allerton Auto Company, re-
pairs for Nash truck .....-.. 64.3S
Austin Western Road Ma
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Ringgold and Decatur Telephone
Co. \

RIHEgOIu and DeCatUT TeIephOne-
Co.
at 1915 per mile q
G Gpand k Rs5reF Ni 5S5o V ~ 42 e
Richland -. 1000 e go
Leroy and Humeston NQSth 9in6
at $1,000 per mif& g 2
Garden Grove 6 ..iQo\ 1%< .
Kellerton and TuskeA 10 \TSephape Z
at $1,000 2sr HN e *
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Taxing DistrN eAf98 NakIa1ons
$ $ 5 ;s35}s ~ ~: :::}Mv\x<s
H"ms@tBn and 3D. .a;aii!1esSisassg9s as
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02
METCALF WANTS
ARMY STORE HERE

II the combined efforts of X. ID. Nc
Kellar, United States senator, and 9.
w. Metcalf, Jr., postmaster, are of any
avail, Memphis will have one of the
government stores which are to be
opened on Sept. 20, for the sale OF sur
plus government supplies. According
TO announcement made in Washing
ton on Aug. 20, the stores will be
opened IN the IA depot centers and IN
other large cities and they Will accept
and fill mall orders,
Mr.. Metcalf has written to Senator
Mcclellan urging him to use his influ.
enc TO have II Of the stores located
at Memphis. No reply has as yet been
received but Mr., Metcalf is hopeful of
success,
Under the plan AS announced in
washington the government Is under
stood to be contemplating the continued
purchase of certain necessities In or
der that the stores might be continued
indefinitely. The plan Is o part OF the
federal campaign against the high cost
OF living.
stores will he first opened In the IA
cities which have been previously men
toned as zone supply %centers. The
chain will be extended to other large
cities MS rapidly as possible, These
stores viii offer for sale all commodi-
ties included in the surplus stocks of
the war department, Prices VIII be
80 fixed that no discrimination Will
he made between purchasers who buy
over the counter or by mai,
All mail orders win go directly to
the stores and will be sent via parcel
post. Catalogs quoting prices and CIV
ing the location of all stores are being
prepared and will be aavailable at
every postoffice in the United states,
Local authorities are without lnfor-
nation as to what extent the govern
ment will continue 20 purchase cer-
lain commodities but they state that
such a plan would assist materially
in the reduction OF all commodities
which the war department has on hand.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02
PERRY MAKES GOOD
RECORD FOR YEAR

Tuesday is the beginning OF Oliver
Il, Perry's second year as sheriff Of
Shelby county.
The sheriff was feeling In fine fettle
when he handed TO the reporters a
slip of paper which demonstrates In
figures what he has done during the
IL months OF his incumbancy.
Daring this time Perry and his depu-
ties have arrested 1903 persons on
charges OF violating the liquor laws
aud confisoated enough wbisky, IL sold
at bootleggers' prices. TO bring more
found its way to the river through the
sewers via the courthouse sink.
The sheriff took in $50 persons on
vagrancy charges. arrested four for
criminal assault; as for vagrancy. IA
for toting pistols; II for larceny, six
for assault 20 murder; seven for buy
Ing and selling stolen property: two
for manufacturing whisky and our for
murder.
When 1t is taken into consideration
that the sheriff's limited staff is gem
orally engaged In courthouse aud exc
cution work, the record is coed.
The record of arrests within the city
limits and in police territory is espe-
cially good
During the year there was no Jail
delivery or escape, save the escape OF
several negro TRUSTEES held on trivial
charges. The sheriff has received
much praise for keeping the old anti
quated bastile clean and habitable for
prisoners as well as commentator for
the rations he feeds them on,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02
J.. AND ?. BANK
CELEBRATES DAY

With its best bib and tucker on and
every department busy after tbs triple
holiday, the Union and Planters Bank
and Trust company on Tuesday pre-,
scented an unusua scene for a financial
institution, II VAS celebrating the Both
anniversary of It's birth and a recep-
ton to it's customers and friends was
under way.
There were decorations OF unusual
beauty aud taste and charming young
ladies were kept busy pinntng roses on
lapels and distributing them to the
ladies, dispensing smiles In keeping
With the testal occasion,
There were floral tributes from NJ
home and abroad, one OF especial beauty
coming from the Chemical National
bank Of New York, the design being
large figure 40" done in golden flowers.
Souvenirs were distributed also, II be-
ing a handsome letter opener In bronze.
having at the top thereof u pretty de-
sign IN relief Of the building. the name
Of the institution, the date Of its SER
vice aud n motto, Business Is Friend-
ship
Frank +. Hin, the president, and
every official and employee We're busy
throughout the day welcoming the visit
tors, who flocked In from the time the
doors opened until closing time, They
also had to acknowledge u large nuns
her OF fluctuations from friends out OF
the city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02

WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 8, 1919.
Copyright, 1919, by the Mcclure News.
paper SYnhicalel


This is an uncertain day, according
TO astrology. While Mercury is in
henetic aspect, Jupiter, Mars. Venus
and Neptune are all adverse.
As the month advances the ferment
OF thought that brings about u~prisings
and riots will be widespread, and for
tins reason constructive and kindly
ideas should be expressed instead Of
criticism or faultfinding.
While Mercury is In "a place read as
favorable to the signing of important
papers, whatever relates to military
or naval matters should be deferred.
The sway. Is a promising one for edi-
tors, advertisers and publishers, who
VIII profit largely by the beginning of
the new year.
There is a sign said to indicate the
gradual accumulation of unsupported
poWer by one who controls the public
prints.
Because the law of opposites always
is operative. there will be a sudden
revelation concerning war conditions,
which developed not only democracy
but autocracy. A reaction toward old
conditions will be apparent In homage
to rank and wealth during the late
autumn 4 the entire winter season.
DISASTERS are threatened in Switzer-
land and the West Indies. and these
may be ~far-reaching In their effects.
EARTHQUAKES in the south of Europe
and In longitude 80 TO loo degrees east
are prognostlcated.
The contraction OF Marsa Jupiter and
Neptune will continue to disturb Italy.
Again a sinister sign Is detected
where our diplomacy IL concerned. and
a serious blunder appears TO be fore
Swallowed.
y season of much social gayety is
prognosticated. As this means extray-
agance, Y may be much criticized by
discontinued persons.
Persons whose birthdaie II is should
be wise in. the conduct of all their
aitairs, rake precautions against in
ness,
Children born on this day are likely
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02
News Of Memphis
26 Years Ago
2, 1893.

J.. NJ. Briggs, of South Memphis
found five human skulls in the sands
Of President island. John Sparks also
found a skull near the same place. 1t
is believed they are SOULS of persons
who persisted when the Steamer Gold
Dust burned to the waters edge near
that place.
While every town in the country,
from Maine to California Is shouting
hard times, Memphis Is prospecting and
is In the midst of a building boom. The
streets are lined with building material
to be used in erecting business houses
and residences.
An open air speaking was held on
East Court street by friends OF free
silver and bimetalism. Among the
speakers were Joe Pickering, labor
leader, G. p. NJ. Turner, lawyer and Lee
Moyston, the young editor of the
Unionist.
Misses Mary Powers and Kate PEN
dergast are en- route to Chicago. J. c.
Pidgeon is also on his way to the White
City where he will join Mrs. Pidgeon.
Reports from all over the Memphis
agricultural territory indicate that the
drough I has greatly damaged cotton.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02
LOUISVILLE DEAD.

The people Of Louisville are walking,
and the city is in the throes of the
worst street car strike In its history,
according to Clarence Friedman, attor-
ney, who just has returned from Louis
vile and a To-day stay at French Lick
Springs, Ind.
Friedman said that the people OF
Louisville are walking, and riding
trucks TO work. The city resembles a
cemetery. with no street ear running
and all saloons closed, he said,
According to Friedman, the motor
and conductors OF the kentucky
metropolis are striking Tor an out and
out closed shop plan. The street car
union has been recognized by the com
pany, but the men insist on none but
union men being employed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02
MAGAZINE FEATURES
8VNCMW IGGILX
eBEDTIME' STORY 1
UNCLE WIGGILY AND BILLIE'S BOOTS.

mo, but you have some souse on
your ears, and | wan it, suddenly
cried q harsh and unpleasant voice be-
hind a sassafras tree. Il want souse!'
And with Mat out popped the bad old
Pipsisewah. He had been hiding theref
waiting for Uncle Wiggily and Billie to
come along.
This is the time ] have caught you"
cried the Pip, as he stretched out his
long, sharp claws. This is the time ]
have you!'
He was just going to grab Uncle
Wiggily, the bothersome Pipsisewah
was, when the bad chap happened to
see the bundle under Bilie's paw.
What have youSthere, little squirrel
boyY' he asked. us that some cherry
pie for me?"
'oh, no, it's only my rubber boots
with holes in that | am taking to the
"woodpeeker mender," was Bibles an
swer.
"Are you taking the holes to the
woodpeeRer, or the boots?' the Pipsise-
wah asked,
Both, II you please said the SOUR.
rel boy.
"Well, ! only please myself" snapped
the bad Pip. LET me see those bootBl'
OF course Billie had TO let him, for
the Pipsisewah was large ana strong.
He opened the little squirrel boys bun
hltt anu WHICH, nc nav lANN lhbbNA bNVAN
the unpleasant chap said;
81 believe you are trying to fool me.
You have something else inside these
boots besides holes. IL may be some
thing good to eat. I'm going to sect
With that the Plpsisewah stuck one
front way away down In the foot part
OF Billie's boot. .
And then, not stopping TO find out II
anything was there, tho bad creature
stuck the other front paw down in the
right boot. And, as it happened,
though, the rubber boots were Just the
proper size for the squirrel boy, they
were too tight for the Pipsisewah. And
no sooner had he stuck his two paws
down In than he couldn't pull them
out again,
Billie saw this and cried:
"Oh; Uncle Wiggily, the Pip Is stuck
The Pip Is stuck Come on He cant
scratch us with, his claws, or hold on
to us, because he put his claws and
paws down in my rubber boots and he
can't get 'em out! Murray! Murray!
Hurrayl"
And that's Just what had happened.
The Pipsise wah's claws were damned
down In Billie's r'hber boots and be-
fore he could get loose Uncle Wiggily
and the squirrel boy were far, far away.
OF course, the Pip kept the rubber
boots, but Billie didn't care, because
the rabbit gentleman bought him a new
pair Mt the I and s cent store.
And II the automobile doesn't chase
tho trolley car out III the rain wnen
| they're both trying to hide away from
the jltney bus under the hat tree, III
tell YOU next about Uncle Wiggily n
the grapefruit.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02
Told Tales
News Of Memphis
10 Years Ago.
SEPT. 2, 1909.


John M. Couch, police captain, has
been suspended by Acting Mayor John
I. Walsh, He is charged with making
conditions possible for lawlessness and
the killing of a man. Mike Kehoe was
made acting captain.
Councilman j.. s. Dunscomb intro
duced a resolution in the council that
immediate steps be taken to issue ST.
900, 900 in liability bonds for the pur-
pose of building an independent mn
nicipal lighting plant. An act of the
legislature, passed in 1905, gives the
city the right to issue bonds for this
purpose.
Beginning at once, the hours Of the
employees of the Southern railway will
be increased from eight hours to nine
hours per day.
Mrs. NJ A. White has returned from
a weeks visit to Holly Springs, Miss.
Miss Fairfax Cary has returned from
an extended trip to the mountains.
Misses Elizabeth and Margaret Maurv
have returned to the city. ~
Miss Amelia Alcorn Russell has re-
turned from the West.
Misses Mary and Gertrude Russell
have returned to the city.
Miss Eva parham is spending n few
weeks at Rogers Springs.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02
opyright, 1919, by Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate

Copyright, 1919, by Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate)
BY HOWARD r. GARls.
Uncle Wiggily Longears. the bunny
rabbit gentleman. was going along the
road in the woods n morning, hip-
pity-hop skipptty-pop-you know, the
way Dummies always gO-when. all at
once he met Billie Bushytail, the squir-
rel boy.
Good morning, Billie" said Uncle
Wiggily, twinkling his pink nose. How
are YOU this morning?"
'0h, I'm all right. thank YOU" an
swered Billie politely, as he frisked his
tail to brush the dust off a stone near
the path, in case the rabbit gentle
man might want to sit down.
Where are you going. and what Is
in that bundle under your paw" asked
Uncle Wiggily, when he had taken off
his tall, silk hat to let the wind blow
between his ears.
81 have my boots in this bundle
answered Billie. my rubber boots that
my daddy gave me for Christmas
Rubber boots in a bundle under our
paw" QHied Uncle Wiggily in surprise,
Why, 6ont you wear them on your
feet, Billie boy?"
Because" answered the little SPUR
rel chap, Sin the first place / have
shoes or my feet, and ! can't wear
shoes and boots at the same time. And
another a is that my rubber boots
have holes in them where the water
leaks through, am taking my boots
10 Mr.. W~oodpecker, the bird shoemaker,
TO have him mend the holes"
Very good, Billet said Uncle Wig
gily. I'm go along with you, II you
don't mind. I'd like TO see how Mr..
Woodpecker mends rubber boots with
holes In. Islnay have a pair myself,
some day, that win need fixing
SO Uncle Wlggily and Billie. the squir-
rel boy. walked along through the woods
together. on their way to the Wood
pecker ~shoemaker's shop in a tall slip
perry elm tree. The Woodpecker some
times put slippery elm soles on shoes
so the animal boys and girls could
slide without waiting for the ice to
freeze a smooth place on the sidewalk.
What are you going to do when
the holes In you boots are mended ?"
asked Uncle Wiggily or Billie, as they
walked along together.
ooh, am going to put them on and
wade In the duck pond" answered the
squirrel boy. Jimmie Wibblewobble and
] are going to have a game of tag. Jim
mic Is n duck boy and doesn't need
rubber boots in water"
mo" said Uncle Wiggily, 'he GER
talnly does not. Well, Billie. we are
almost at the Woodpecker shoemaker's
shop, I think I'll walt until l see you
and Jimmie play tag"
with us II you want to- said Billie,
"Oh, but / haven't any rubber boots
TO keep my feet dry II | should wade
In the waterl" laughed the bunny gem
tleman. Il have no rubber boots, and
---H
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02
COL. ANDERSON TAKES
BANKRUPTCY OFFICE

Harry b. Anderson, formerly attached
TO the Judge advocate generals depart
ment OF the army In France, Tuesday
morning assumed his duties OF referee
in bankruptcy for the Western division
Of the Western district OF Tennessee.
Lieut.. Col. Anderson succeeds \. A.
Hornsby. who for the past IA years has
held the post Of referee. Mr. Hornsby
wished TO retire,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02
NOT NECESSARILY.

Teacher was warming up to her sub
leet and laying down her book, said:
Now, you all understand that he
trunk is the middle part of the body,
don't your"
Yes, ma'am,'' cnorused the class.
with exception.
You understand Il. too?', asked the
teacher of the boy who had not an
Swered. ~ ~"
NO, ma'am, because it isn't So
Why, my boy, what do you mean -
Wen, replied the boy; you ought
70 go TO the circus and see the eles
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02
Summers Daniel.

MCRORI, Ark, Sept. 9, (Spl)-An-
,nouncement has just been made of the
secret marriage Of Miss Jewel Daniel of
gusta, Ark The contracting parties
were married in June of this year, am
nouneement Of same being made last
night upon their departure for their
future home at McClelland, Ark. Miss
Daniel is the daughter of Mrs. II. A,
OF tormler County dNdge j. II. Summers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02
ENTERTAINED.

BLUE MOUNTAIN. Miss, Sept. 2
fSpi.1-Rev. w. II. Millen, Presbyterian
pastor, at Cotton Plant, this county,
whose son. Eli Moffatt Hillen, is as
sociate editor Of the New York Times.
has just given a reception in honor of
the returned fighting men who are
members of his congregation. or the
III fighters, all but three saw service
In Europe. but none OF them met with
any real serious mlshap in the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02

riage of Miss Elizabeth Council, of
man, Of this city, Monday o The
bride is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
II. G, Council, OF Richmond, and the
groom is the son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Il.
Freeman OF this city, and is as
ISOLATED with his father in the news
paper and printing business.
After a short honeymoon in New
York city they will make their home
in Pines Bluff.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02
TO RESUME TEACHING.

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss, Sept. ..
(Spl,)-lu response to the pressure
brought to bear upon her by many OF
the mothers OF this community. Miss
Eula McKinstry, head OF the primary
department Of Blue Mountain college,
has practically decided ia continue her
work In the school for another year,
though it had been her plan not to do
so.
With the following year, however.
President Lowrey expects TO limit his
courses 10 collegiate grades, IL pos
sible, making no provisions for work
below freshmen except for students
failing to qualify for freshmen after
graduating from high schools of ae-
accredited standing,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02
To TEACH IN

BLUE MOUNTAIN. Miss, Sept, 2,
(SpL)-Miss Elizabeth Hutohins, who
has been teaching on the faculty OF
Blue Mountain college in the place OF
her sister. Miss Lucy Hutchins. who
was on leave TO take a university de-
gree, has Just left for Grenada, Miss,
where she will be head of the depart
ment Of mathematics in Grenada high
school, Miss Hutchins viii pass a few
days in Cleveland, Miss. before TAX
ing up her official duties in Grenada.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-02
ARKANSAS SCHOOL FUND
A~PP0RTl0NED MONDAY

LITTLE ROCK. Ark, Sept. .. tSpl)
The common school fund, totallng
N,T24.ss5, was apportioned by the state
board of education Monday on the basis
of s2.6o per school child, The fund was
approximately 5000, 600 larger than last
year.