davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
Items Taken from the Files of The
Reporter Published a Quarter
OF a Century Ago.

The following marriage licenses
were, issued the past week:
John ". Tester 25 to Melissa
IN Martin D V; ;v,,afSy Stewart g, Jr. Fl to
Hamilton & Gammill were selling
thread at one cent a spool and
Amoskeag gingham at 5 cents a
yard.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Tew Tuesday morning.
Mr.. Tew is foreman OF the
Journal office.
Spencer Venable, a former resi-
dent of Leon, died at Colorado
Springs, Colorado, on Monday. He
is a brother of Mrs. Mollie Simomns,
and Mrs. Robert Good. Mrs. Sim
mons leaves today for Chicago
where Mr.. Venable resided, the
funeral being held in that city to-
morrow.
Twins, boy and a girl were born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ackerman
last Thursday morning.
VIM. Artt, steward of the county
farm, passed away on Nov. 18th
aged 4S years, ! month and s days,
having been sick but a few, days.
We understand the board of
pointment to fill the vacancy until
his year has expired. Until that
time Mrs. Artt and her brother,
Mr.. Grayson, who has been working
for Mr.. Artt, will conduct the bus
mess at the county farm.
Lew H. Young, an old time Leon
boy, who has been travelling sales
man in this territory for J. w. Ed
gerly & Co., of Ottumwa, made his
last trip to this city this week A
new wholesale drug house with a
capital Of 100000 will open in Ot-
tumwa in a few days, the firm name
being Kenyon-Young Drug Co., and
our Lew is the Young of the firm.
o. Ebert, died suddenly last evening
at 5 o'clock at her home in Creston,
her death being caused by paralysis
of the brain. Rev. aud Mrs. Ebert
were former residents Of Leon.
Humeston and Miss Jennie Wolyer-
ton, Of High Point, We're married at
Humeston on Nov. Sth.
Clark & McClollard were selling
fresh oysters at Is cents per can,
and oranges for 25 cents a dozen.
Mrs. G. B. Daugherty and daugh
ter Mae, departed Monday for Ot-
tumwa where they viii visit few
days and then go for an extended
visit at Mrs. Daughe-ty's old home
at Leroy, Illinois.
Ed K. Pitman went to Mt. Ayr
yesterday to visit his brotherin-law,
II. A. Hilliker. who had his leg
broken when brake on a wagon
loaded with lumber broke.
Miss Ella Oney returned from
Stanberry, Mo-. Saturday. where she
had been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Lou Fesler -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
Back Where He StartN: Forty-SiX
Years Ago,

After forty-six years Loten Cas-
sett, the veteran matchmaker OF
Leon, moved .his week, back 20 the
same locatio where he commenced
work forty-six years ago, in the fall
of 1873 At that. time Mr.. .Gassett
went to work at his bench in the
jewelry store of J. r. Bashaw, in a
lille building just south of Cher
rington's drug store, moved the fol-
lowing year to the corner now oc,,
cupied by the Sigler building; and
in 1876 Mr.. Bashaw erected the
building where he continued in bus
mess until his death a few wears
ago. During all of these years Mr..
Gassatt work continuously for Mr..
Bashaw. with the exception of a few
months when he went temporarily t"
Ft. Madison to assist Joe Peters who
had been in partnership in Leon
with Mr.. Bashaw. in getting his new
store started in that city. We doubt
very much whether this record can
be equalled in the state of Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
Our Own Destitute.

During the war, the American
people gave unsparingly and cheer
fully of their time, labor and money
for the people of stricken Europe,
Drive after drive was successfully
carried through. Charitable IN
stitutions here at home suffered to
a vast extent in consequence. HOW
much they suffered is being made
the subject of comment by many
great writer's and thinkers, who
Urge that American institutions be
given an inning now. During the
war. money went abroad, prices at
home Increased to unheard OF
heinhts, and calls from the, needy
increased by over 80 per cent. Our
own institutions were. harrassed AND
handicapped and hurdened with
debt. The Christian Home Orphan
age at Council Bluffs. Iowa: which
has a daily average of $50 inmates
n nrovide for. is undertaking a
THANKSGIVING drive to enable 1t to
continue it's great work for orphan
and destitute children: IT YOU feel
that something should be done for
American institution. send q
THANKSGIVING offering TO this 4
worthy OrDhanage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
South School Over the Top.


The pupils of the South School
ing when they learned the receipts
from Tuesdays popcorn sale put
them 'Over the Top in the Junior
Red Cross.
They have been selling popcorn
for the past four weeks to make up
a deficit of nineteen dollars. The
genial Billie Albaugh,- our popcorn
man sacked the corn for them allow
ing the children generous per-
centage. The little folks met the
trains. sold OIL the streets and in
the business houses.
The teachers feel gratified that
the money was raised through the
efforts of the children.
The teachers wish to thank those
who have patronized the childrens
enterprise
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
County superintendent.
Decatur Entertained Soldier and
Sailor Bows.

The good people of Decatur did
themselves proud Saturday evening
when they entertained all of the re-
turned soldier and sailors at a big
supper. The good ladies of Decatur
who are famous cooks, prepared a
feast like mother used to cook ana
every soldier and sailor boy was civ
en- all he could eat and more, the
supper being rendered them in ap-
probation of their services for their
country in the recent great war.
When it comes to entertaining Deca-
and the boys and their friends had
a most enjoyable time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
Won a $40 Prize.

E. E. Bell, the well known Rexall
druggist of this city, who is also
president of the Iowa Rexa4i Ciub
which held its annual convention at
Des Moines last week, carried away
the first prize of $40 for the best five
minute talk made on trade topics.
There were a number of prizes to be
awrded, and being president Mr..
Bell had the appointing of the
judges. which he did in all the con-
ticipated, and in this contest at his
request the director of the national
association who was present. select
ed the Judges. Mr.. Bell made his talk
on "Pharmaceuticals," and the
Judges were unanimous in awarding
him first prize,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
Kanlilton-Drury.

Mr.. Lloyd Hamilton, of near
Elocklny. and Miss Paige Drury, Of
Des Mones and were married by
Rev. Muchler at his home on Satur-
day morning, Nov. Sth. They were
accompanied to Des Moines by the
brides sister, Miss Jewell Drury and
Floyd Lindsey, a friend from Des
Moines. These young people are
among the most popular in their
neigbborhood and great many
we'll wishes for their future.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
Death of an Infant.

Hazel Virginia, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George Redman, of Van
Vert, was born August 80, 1919.
died Nov. 16, 1919, aged two months
and II days. Funeral services were
conducted at the home on Monday,
Nov. 18th, by Rev J. A. Branson,
pastor of the Van Vert NJ. e. church
interment being in the Decatur cem-
etery, The bereaved parents have
the sympathy of the entire commun-
ity in their sore bereavement. This
is the first death in the Redman fam
lily for 33 years. there being twenty
grandchildren living
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
Poland Chinas Averaged $53.75 at
Frank Craig's Sale Last Week.

considering the bad roads ana the
fact that it was his first sale, Frank
good sale on Wednesday of last
week when he sold "A head for a
total of $2,566,00 an average OF
$53.75 for the entire offering, and
many OF theGn were young stock.
The top OF the sale went to. G. M.
Keller, of Leon, at 1890, and we
are nightly well pleased to see that
sale With the exception OF two went
to o Decatur county breeder. MIR.
Clall; mas one of the best herds Of
big .,vTe Poland Chinas in this part
of tie country, and he knows how to
breed to set The good kind which
are always in demand.
The following is list Of the buy
No. o. b. E. Craig. Davis City,
$92.50.
No: J.. l. Joseph Bailey, Garden
No, 3. c. NJ. Keller, Leon, $115.
No. 4. C. E. Rauch, Davis City,
No. 5. Geo. NJ. Stephens, Davis
NJ. 6. ". NJ. Roberts. Davis City.
No. 7. c. Fl. Bozarth, Davis City,
$3.50.
fNo. s. M. NJ. Hullinger, Davis
City, s45.
City, s42.50.
No. II. Arthur Doolittle, Davis
City, SAL.
No. -. Ira McLain, Davis City,
S35.
No. 13. Ralph Ridgeway, Leon,
No. "A. G: A. McKern. Leon, s45
No. 16. w. M. Roberts, Davis
City, s47.50.
No. II. Ed Flora, Davis City,
;s45.
City, s577:5o.+ ~ w. ll''''Ds laws
No. 19. &c. II. Bozarth, Davis
Citss $40.
~ X. Chester, Dale. Leon. $40.
No. 20. w. Fl. kImherlin, Davis
city; Y, $3.50 ,1ororn oon
$47.50
No. %. Arthur Doolittle, Davis
City. $50.
No. 90. Ira McLain, Davis City
$35.
city, yo' SIS. s. AF'n"r D0o'''''s' Dav'S
No. 25. A. G. Craig, Davis City,
$35.
No. 26. P. O. Parker, Davis City,
No. 27. J. L. Grogan, Davis City,
S25.
No. 2S. c. II. Bozarth, Davis City,
$3.50.
No. 30. Ira McLain, Davis City,
$35.
No. 81. w. G. Lovett. Davis City,
$40.
No. 80. w. M. Roberts, Davis
City. $50.
No. 33 NJ. M. Hullinger, Davis
City, s55.
No. "a. Ed Flora, Davis City,
$3.50.
No. 35. Willard Murphy, Mt
Ayr. $40.
No. SO. w. G. Lovett. Davis City,
No. 81. c. H. Bozarth. Davis City,
$500.
No 3S. Ed Flora, Davis City,
s47.5O.
No. 3sh. NJ. NJ. Hullinger, Davis
City, $3.50.
No. SO. c. Fl. Bozarth.. Davis
City. $3.50.
No. 40. Chester Dale. Leon, s55.
No. II. w E Lynch, Allendale,
Mo. ss7. 80.
No. AZ r. C. Bolon, Davis City,
$3.50.
No. 43. Arthur Doolittle, Davis
City. SAL
No. "A. Ralph Ridgeway, Leon,
s55.
No. 45. NJ. G. Woodard, Davis
City, $3.50.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
c. NJ. Axes Buys Hereford Herd.

c. NJ. Axes said he was out OF the
stock raising business, but he just
could not keep away from having
a good herd of Herefords, SO the
first of the week, he bought his
choice of 35 head from the herd
owned by his sons, Bob and Earl
Axes, paying the boys 900 for
the thirty-five head an average of
$4G0 a head. He intends to make
this choice herd the nucleus of a big
hs-d of Herefords which he will
breed, and they are among the best
thoroughbred Herefords in all south
ern Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
Aberdeen Angus Sale at Osceola
Nov. Goth.

R. H. Bowen of Alton, a we'll
deem Angus cattle, viii hold a sale
at Osceola, Iowa, on Saturday, Nov,
18th. Included in the sale will be
forty females and five bulls. There
will be twenty matured COWS seven
of them with calves at foot, twenty
four months old.
Mr.. Bowen has an exceptionally
fine herd of cattle and the animals
he will offer in this sale are among
the best of the breed. Farmers who
are interested in the Aberdeen An
gus stock should arrange to attend
this sale, as they will see something
worth seeing and adding to their
herds.
Write to R. II. Bowen, Alton,
Iowa, Route S. for catalogue or any
other information.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
Lucky Accident.

Lee Beatty, the threeyear-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Beatty, while play
ing last Saturday morning swal
lowed a sewing machine shuttle.
This shuttle worked through him
and was passed by him on Sunday
morning Mr.. Beatty said that tho
youngster played around all day
Sunday and from apnearances you
would not know that he was carry
ing machine shuttle inside him. So
far ss can be told he is all right
and you would never know that he
had met with an accident of this
kind.-Lamoni Chronicle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
Study Center to be Held ut Leon,
Decatur County, Nov. %, 1919.
Program.

800 a. N. City Teachers-Civics
Subject Matter in Civics, H. j.
Peterson.
Rural Misunderstanding Spell
ing Content, Paul c. Shelley:
1000 a. m. City Teachers
Spelling Content, Paul c. Shelley
Rural Teachers--Civics- Subject
Matter in Civics, II. j. Peterson.
1900 a. III. All-The New Era
of Americanism, DR.. A. E. Kepford.
Noon Intermission.
100 p. M City Teachers-Spell-
ing-spelling Content. Paul c. Shell
ley.
Rural Teachers - Clvics - T h e
Teaching of Iowa Civics, H. J. Pet
erSOn.
The program is arranged so that
instructors may take the 2:30 train.
A full attendance is expected
Kate l.. Hull.
County SuDerintendtnt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20

Buick 1918 roadster $24.2O.
Buick 1918 touring $24.60.
Buick 1919 roadster $27.60.
Buick 1919 touring $500.
Chandler 1919 touring $4,000.
Dodge 191S-1919 roadster 5000.
Dodge 191S-1919 touring $20.60.
Ford 1916 touring $11.00.
Ford 1917 touring $1,000.
Ford 1913 touring S11.00.
Ford 1919 touring $12.40.
Franklin 1919 sedan 1920.
Hudson 1913 phaeton $500.
Hudson 1919 phaeton S34 90.
Hupmobile 1919 touring $24.60.
Lexington 1913 touring $3.50.
Lexington 1919 touring $3.50.
Nash 1919 touring $1,000.
National 1918 touring $3.50.
Oakland 191S-t919. touring$20. 20
Oldsmobile 1918 touring 500 40.
OldsmObile 1919 touring S30.S0.
Overland 1919 touring S19.60.
Packard 1919 touring $1,000.
Saxon 1913 touring $3.50.
Saxon 1919 touring S21.20.
Studebaker 1919 touring $21.60.
Trucks. one ton $1,000.
Motorcycles, any make $500.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
Wrestling Match at Weldon.

On Thanksgiving night, Nov. 27th,
there will be a big wrestling match
bhtween Aaron Ritter of Lacelle and
Lloyd James of Weldon. Both men
have good regulations and are we'll
matched in size and weight. There
will be a number of good prelimin-
aries. First preliminary at 8
o'clock. Admission 35 cents. Some
thing doing every minute.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
Sheet Music.

16 copies popular music. Vocal or
instrumental assorted, of my own
selection, including any two cople~
of popular music desired S1.25 pre-
paid. Can furnish any piece OF music
in print. Why pay 20 cents for
popular music.
E. !. Scovill,
OSceola, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
new AUI0lICfNSf FEE.
Treasurer j. Wesley Chew Complies
List of Most Makes of Autos
Used In Decatur County.

There will be radical change in
the amount you will have to pay for
your auto license for 1920, and also
a change in how you will secure
them. All licenses will be secured
from the county treasurer, and there
is a penalty added il you do not
register your car or truck before
January lst. County treasurer j..
Wesley Chew has not yet received
all his supplies, and is not ready to
issue licenses, but expects to be
ready for business within a short
time, and due notice will be given
when you can secure your license
from him.
Mr.. Chew has compiled the fol-
ing schedule from the long list OF
cars which are made, the list cover.
ing those in use in this county. II
you have a car of another make yop
will have to have him look up the
list for you Here is what you will
have to pay for your license the
coming year: ---.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
Baker--Hill.

On Thursday Nov. 9Th. Mr.. Ralph
l.. Baker and Miss Maud O. Hill,
both of near Leon, were married in
this city by Justice John Woodman-
see. These young people are popu-
lar among large circle of friends
who extend congratulations and wish
them every happiness and much
nrOSneritV
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
The Coal Strike.

The Iowa miners have not yet
returned to work, notwithstanding
the strike was called off, and the
situation is growing graver every
minute. Attorney General Havner
announces he will seize the coal
mines if it is decided there is author
ity for doing so. and put men at
work mining COAL A little coal was
received in Leon last week, but
many people are just about out of
fuel, and considerable wood is be-
ing cut and hauled to Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
Killed q Jack Rabbit in Leon.

Get ready for some more jack
rabbit stories, for they are coming
t'v killed ore iust on The edge Of
town one day last week, which
weighed only eight pounds. It was
probably coming into town to fatten
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
Paid Mortgage on Widows Home.

The people of Leon are always
liberal, and they have again shown
their liberality, in the case of Mrs.
Walter Adair. whose husband died
suddenly a few weeks ago. They
had a small home, but it was mort
out means. Friends circulated a
racer and raised sufficient funds to
nay off the mortgage and Mrs.
Adair now has her home clear.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
NoftsGer Landphair.

Mr. George Noftsger, Of near De-
catur, and Miss Carrie Iandphair, of
Leon were married in this city on
last Wednesday by Justice ]. S
Parrish. These young 0eopie will
make their horne OF a ea~n near
Decatur and their manv friends ex-
tend hearty congratulations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
Notice Of Annual Election.

Decatur Cbapter Of American Red
Cross viii hold IFS annual meetins-
for the election of a board 80 direc-
tors and officers for the coring wear
November 26, 1919, at $50 p. M
at the coprt house in I5ao-
BY order of Central Division.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
Robert Palmer's Sister Died in Eng
land.

Robert Palmer last week received
youngest sister, Miss Amelia Pal
mer, at her home in Bleden, Somer-
set, England, on Oct 23rd. She had
been in roor health but was taken
worse about ten days before her
death. Miss Palmer was for num-
bers of years resident of Leon,
residing on south Main street.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
Wood Binning, wife and two boys,

Wood Binning, wife and two boys,
George and Wood. arrived here
Sasurday evening for a visit with
relatives and friends, while on their
way east in search of location,
hoy having dis,osed Of the most Of
heir South Dakota holdings. They
are on their way to New York. hut
# they find anything that looks
good may stop-Grapd River Local.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20

w. S. McCaull, of Garden Grove.
vas visitor in Leon Tuesday. and
it is reported on good authority that
he will be candidate again next
spring for the republican norninatin~
for representative.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-11-20
Farms Wanted.

will buy several farms IN Deca-
fur county. See me- II you want to
sstf " - O. M. Axes.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-02-15
The Joy Of
Motherhood Told
Women Tell How They Mace Evcns
Ono Of Great Happiness.

In every part of the land there are wom-
en- who tell how, through the application
of Mothers Friend, they entirely avoided
the suffering usually incident to mother
hood. They relate in no uncertain terms
how from its use the days were made
bright and cheerful and the nights calm
and restful, how the crisis was passed
without the usual suffering experienced
when nature is uraided. and how they pre-
served their health and strength to devote
1t to the rearing of their children and to
the things life holds for them.
Mothers Friend is a most penetrating
remedy prepared especially for expectant
mothers from formula of a noted nhvS
clan Strain upon the ligaments Is avoided,
and instead of a period of discomfort a.l
constant dread il is a season of calm re-
pose The hours at the crisis are less. and
Mothers Friend enables tho NOT" -
tain her natural grace, and her skin Is not
cracked and does not become haiu %
figured.
Write to the Bradfield Regulator Com
pany Dept I. Lamar Builuing Alta
Georgia. for their Motherhood Book, and
obtain bottle of Mothers Friend from
the druggist today.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-02-15
OIL PROSPECTS IN
LUNA COUNTY SAID
TO BE ENCOURAGING

lsPEcIAL coRRrsronoENeE TO MORNING JOURNAL
DCming n. NJ, Feb. LEACH week
shows Increased interest in oil pros
poets in Luna county. Geological sur
voys made several years ago left en-
couraging evidence of oil in this coun-
ty, but only recently have practical
steps been taken toward proving the
field. The well at Columbus being
sunk by the Valley Oil company Is al
ready over 1000 feet deep, and has
passed through some stratac of prom
Using material recently, Another or.
sanitation being formed, the South
western Oil company, has drawn
forms of lease and is planning to be
gin operation in the near future. c
w. Barnes. an expert from Los An
gelca, Calf, making investigations
for this company, gave a most prom
Using report on prospects in certain To-
calities here.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-02-15

notifications as may be deemed nee
essary for the league.
Upon such indication being given
the executive council shall institute
AN inquiry into the circumstances and
merits of the dispute anu recommend
steps to be taken as seem to be best
and effectual
I'm the event of a power so invited
refusing to accept the obligations of
membership in the league for the
purpose of dispute which in the case
of a state member of the league
would constitute a breach of Article
XII the provision of Article XIV
shall be applicable as against the state
taking such action.
IF both parties to the dispute when
so invited refuse to accent the obi
cations of membership in the league
for the purpose of such dispute the
executive council may take such ac-
ton ami II Ike such recommendations
that VIII prevent hostilitics and viii
result in the settlement of the dispute.
To Supervise Trade.
article NVIII--The high contract
, ing parties agree that the league shall
be entrusted with general supervision
of the trade IN arms and ammunition
| this traffic is necessary in the com
mon interes-.
article XIX-To those colonies
and territories which as a consequence
| of the late war have ceased to he
under the sovereignty Of the states
which formerly owned them and
| which are inhabited by peoples not
yet abe to stand by themselves under
| the strenuous conditions of the mod
err world there had been applied the
principle that the well being and de-
+ vclopment of such peoples form a
sacred trust of civilization and that
securities for the permanence of this
trust should be embodied in the CON
stitution of the league.
THE best racthod of giving prac-
teal effect to this principle is that the
| tutelage of such peoples should be en-
trusted to advanced nations who, by
reason Of their resources, by expert
ence, their geographical position can
best undertake the responsibility and
that this ;utelage should be accepted
by them as andatories on behalf of
the league.
"The character of the mandate
must differ according to the state OF
the development of the people. the
geographical situation of the terri
tory, its economic conditions and sim
liar circumstance
Certain communities formerly be.
longing to the Turkish empire have
reached a stage of development tha
their existence as Independent nations
can be provist naliy recognized sub
ject to the rendering of advice to.
ward development and assistance by
a mandatory lower until such time a!
they are able to stand alone. The
wishes of these communities must be
a principal condition in the selection
of the mandatory power.
"Other peoples, especially those o
central Africa, are at such stage tina
, the mandatory must be responsible