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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13
From Mrs. Blanche Ausman.

Cheyenne, Wyoming, Feb. 5, -.
check for The Reporter this year.
Like to keep in touch with people
and things back there. There have
been SO many changes in the little
over wear that we have been gone.
The flu certainly. hit Leon hard for
a small place didn't it? We are
just having our third outbreak here,
ten new cases reported yesterday,
l believe. Things are still open
here, don't know whether they shall
have to quarantine again or not:
Cheyenne has been quarantined
practically all the time from Oct. LIST
to Jan. 1st. Schools, movies,
churches, etc. closed, even stores one
week. We're having lovely Win
ter, ideal weather. Had one cold
night, registered IA below, but. it
only lasted the one day. Wyoming
can sure beat Iowa for winter
weather. Jim is railroading, brak-
ing on the C. & S. from here to
Guernsey. He sees Pearl Craig real
often. He is gone from home most
of the time. My sister Leila is still
here but working. They are so
short of nurses, can get more than
she can do. Is at the Private Hos
pital now. The boy doesn't give me
time to get lonesome, though he's
AN Ausman-"chipp off the old
block Certainly enjoyed The Re
porter last year and expect to this.
Very sincerely,
Blanche B. Ausnan.
oeo7 Thomas ST
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13
Wonderful Storm Scenes.

There are some wonderful storm
scenes in ''Shark Monroe the latest
Aircraft picture, starring big Bill'
Hart, which will be shown at the
Hart plays the part of Shark Mon
roe, bad man of the sea, and during
a Wonderfully realistic storm scene,
Shark works his way out to the
bowsprit and rescues man who is
caught there. Hugh waves pass ov-
err them, but Shark clings on like
grim death and finally brings the I'M
conscious man back to safety.
"Shark" new character for Hart
not q western.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13
MANAGERS WANTED.

District managers, who are well
known farmers, to cooperate in secur-
ing memberships in the one Farmers
Association that is appealing to the
patriotic men and women OF rural
America. Something practical with
new thought, a moving spirit that
meets the farming needs of today
For details address,
Farmers National Association,
Securities Building,
Des Moines, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13
Order Your Daily Papers at The
ReDOrtcr Office.

If you want to subscribe for D IS
Moines or Chicago daily pape"s, Ct
renew your subscription, you can
do so at The Reporter office, and
save the trouble of writing and
mailing the letter. We will be pleas
ed to attend to this matter, and can
Just leave your subscription a Re
Reporter office, and we viii see
that it is handled promptly.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13
X. of =, Celebration.


Hesperia lodge No. SO, x. of P.
are counting on big doings next
week Monday night there will be
work in the second rank on three
candidates, and on Wednesday even
ing, Feb. 18th, the 56th anniversary
of the order will be observed with a
jubilee meeting There will be
work in all three ranks, and the big
feature of the celebration will be
the burning of the mortgage on their
fine hall, when the last cent of in
debtedness will be paid, and the
lodge will be out of debt. The x.
of P. lodge is one of the leading Sc
cret societies of the city, and after
struggling along for many years
carrying big load of Indebtedness
for their hall, which has at last
been all paid off, the. Knights are
counting on "a real jubilee celebra-
ton next Wednesday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

Howard McClain, who had been
here from Fort Sam Houston, Texas,
on twenty day furlough, visiting his
father, John McClain, returned to
duty last Thursday. When he came
back he was single man, but re-
married to Miss Ruth Tharp, daugh-
ter Of Mrs. M. E. Tharp, of this city,
at Des Moines the previous Friday,
the ceremony being performed by
Rev. Chas. Medbury, Howard expects
to be discharged from service short
ly and will return to Leon to join
his wife and make their home in this
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13
Notice to Road Workers.

Sealed bids will be received by the
undersigned for the road work in
Woodland township for the year,
1919. Bids to be for one-half or all
Of township, bids must be in by noon,
Feb. gath. Board reserves right to
reject any or all bids.
27-2t Pearl Coontz, Township Clerk.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

Lieut.. Fred Hoffman returned last
Wednesday from Camp Pike, Ark,
having been mustered out of the
service. He returns wearing three
silver stripes one for each six
months service, as he has served
twenty-one months, and his only re-
greet was that he did not get to go
overseas, but his superiors knew
best and kept him in active service
at Camp Pike. Fred will enjoy a
rest until the latter part of March
when he will return to Iowa City to
resume his law studies at the State
TIniyorcitv
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

C. e. Butler, who has had charge
of the eye testing room at Ft. Des
Moines for the past six months, has
just been discharged from the serv-
ice and will be at Kopp's Drug store
to examine your eyes and fit you
with glasses if you need then. He
will be there Thursday and Friday
afternoon and all day saturday Of
this week. Don't fail to have your
eyes looked after now as Mr.. Butler
leaves the first of the next week to
be gone at least so days. G. Butler
and G. Better.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

]. G. Hurst, the popular mail car
rier on Leon route No. 2, says there
is at least one patriotic American
on his route who believes in improv-
ing the public. roads, and G: II.
Clark, of Woodland township, is the
man. Mr.. Clark not being satisfied
with what improvement he made by
cutting the brush along his own
fence, went across the road and cut
the brush along the land of his
nelghbOr, which had been taking up
about half of the road for the past
ten years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

There are many splendid bargains
in groceries still on the shelves at
but they will not last much longer
Better stock up now at the reduced
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

For Sale-One Holstein bull calf
eligible to registration. A grandson
of King Segis Pontiac Combination.
A fine individual, also number of
high grade Holstein heifers. Lars
Leetun. Phone 3 on 269, Lamont. %
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

Sheriff Fulton has received word
that W.. T. Allen, the fellow who is
supposed to have abandoned the
Ford touring car at Bethany the
night Cotton" Albee was arrested
there for stealing Fay Macy's Ford,
was arrested last week at st. Joe,
Mo-, and is now in Jail, being held
on two charges of stealing cars.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

The members of the New Century
Club with their husbands enjoyed
one of their famous six o'clock din
A. Bowman last Friday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

There will be called meeting Of
the Civic Club, Thursday afternoon
at 2:30 sharp. All members are re-
quested to be present as there is i'm
portant business.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

tanned the Boy Scouts at their ele-
giant home last Thursday evening,
the scouts having the time of their
life. Thanks to Mr.. and Mrs Mon
rOe's hospitality.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

The name of Clifford r. Dorsey,
of Garden Grove, appeared in Mon
days list of casualties, as wounded,
degree undetermined.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

Mrs. Marion Osborn and Miss
of lady friends at a Kensington at
the home of Mrs. Osborn on Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday after
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

The ladies of the P. E. o. Chapter
very pleasantly entertained their
husbands at the library parlors
Tuesday evening, the evening being
spent with music and cards, and re-
freshmentS were served.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

For Sale--Registered Hereford
bulls. Serviceable age; extra good;
east of Leon. e. E. Elder & Sons,
r. 3, Humeston, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13
Every Thursday Mack Sennett
comedies at New Theatre.

For Sale or Rent-Six room dwell
ling on South Main street Address
J. B. McEndree, 213 Market St,
Marshalltown, Iowa. 26-4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

Everything in groceries at a big
reduction at Harry Bradtield's clos
ing out sale of his grocery stock
The goods are first-class, and the
price is much lower than any mer-
chant can sell for. Don't wait until
this stock is all gone.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

For Sale-Registered Hereford
bulls. Serviceable age; extra good;
east of Leon. e. E. Elder & Sons,
r. 3, Humeston, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

You will lose money if you fail to
get some of the grocery bargains at
Harry Bradfield's closing out sale.
Many lines have been entirely clos
ed out, but you can save money on
anything left in his stock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

Native Lumber-Have mill on my
farm 81 miles northwest of Leon.
If you want a pattern sawed see me.
All kinds of dimension stuff for sale.
27 Geo. w. Baker.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

Observation-Disclosures at County
Home, middle aged lady preferred,
good wages, steady employment Tor
right person. e. l.. Shira, steward
County Home
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

Lost-On Leon and Davis City
road, cover for auto top. Please re-
turn to Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13
26-2t

on commission, makes farm loans On
approved security at the best rates.
and does general real estate bust
ness. Has had 20 years experience
in the business. Office upstairs al
northwest corner of Main and Com
mercial streets. Leon. Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

Dick Gillian, who has been sta
toned at Camp Custer, arrived home
Friday, having been mustered out of
the service. He is now spending a
few days with relatives in Des
Moines, after which he will return
tO Leon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

We want your business and will
give you every reasonable banking
courtesy and accommodation. Leon
Savings Bank
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

For Sale-16O acres, 61a miles
southeast of Leon. This land can be
bought right on easy terms. c. +.
Mills.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

Harry Spicer, who was pretty
badly gassed over in France last
fall, arrived Mondev and is visiting
at the home of his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Geo. w. Spicer of north Of
Leon. He has recovered from his
experience, and he can tell you all
about things over there.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

For Sale-Hay-baled-hay at the
farm G. A. Long.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

Last chance to get groceries at
Harry Bradfield's closing out sale.
The stock is going fast. Don't wait.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

Lost-Auto casing on rim on road
north of Leon Please return to
Geo. Ogilvie.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

"That's him." colloquially exclaims
the Davenport Times "the doughboy
with the overseas cap and the happy
him back in the old home town."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Reed, of Pleas
anton, are the parents of a fine lit
tie daughter born to them last We'd
nesday night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

For Sale-Registered Hereford
bulls. Serviceable age; extra good;
east of Leon. E. E. Elder & Sons
r. 8. HumeStOn. Iowa,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

Rugs from old carpets, clothing,
rags, magazines, rubber castings, cop
per, brass, etc.-Improved
cheaper. Information shipping tags
free. C.. H. Yarham the Reliable
Rug Man, 1860 21st, Des Moines, Ia.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

For Sale-Duroc Jersey boar and
Duroc brood sows. J. E. Tener, Le-
roy, Iowa. 26-tI
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

Don't forget that spring work will
soon be here. Be prepared for it by
taking your harness to Bowsher and
have them repaired and oiled. Our
for rapid and thorough work. Bring
it in, BOWsher's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

The Ladies' Aid, Christian church
(south division) will hold an ex'
change Saturday at usual place.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

For Sale-Two M. B. tom turkeys.
Mrs. Robt, CLANCY, Decatur, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

Found-A pair of lady's glove
which owner can obtain at The Re
porter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

Marion f. Stookey has been con-
fined to his home by illness the past
week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

Don't forget to read the. big sale
adv. of Balm & Shields in this issue
Their sale is on Friday of this week
lust south of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

Harry Bradfield's grocery stock
will soon all be closed out and then
you will be sorry you did not take
advantage of the sale and put in a
supply at less money than you can
buy them elsewhere.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

i For Sale-A few jack screws and
a ton hosting jack. F. G. Null
linniY --.--.-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

4 Every Thursday Mack Sennett
i comedies at New Theatre.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

You can get fresh buttermilk in
any quantity at A. E. Swim's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

For Sale-Two Short Horn bull
calves, Z and 9 months old, papers
furnished. w. G. Vesper, l mile
east If Decatur. 26-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

For Rent-The Bradley cottage
two blocks east of square. P. F.
Bradley.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

For Rent-House and good gar
den. Mrs. Anna Benefiel. 27-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

For sale-A Surveyors Transit
F. G.. Mullinnix. tt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

24O acres for sale, Az miles
southwest of Grand River. Will take
town property as part on this farm.
Price SIS per acre. Write Il. J..
Miller, KellertOn, Iowa. 27-3t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

Miller & Eggleston, the real es-
tate dealers of Davis City, are doing
the business. If you have anything
to sell or want to buy, see them:
They are live wires on Missouri and
Iowa land. Prices and terms reas-
enable. Yours for business, Miller
& Eggleston. q~, 26-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

For Sale-Two Short Horn bull
calves, 2 and 9 months old. W. e
Vesper, mile east of Decatur. 26-2,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

A. E. Swim, local agent for the
Douglass Ice Cream Co., has arrang.
ed to carry fresh buttermilk, and
you can buy it any day in the week
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

Every Thursday Mack Sennett
comedies at New Theatre.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

For Rent-A good farm. Clarence
Hedges Garden Grove A8-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

For Sale-1 dozen r. !. Red hens
Mrs. Horn
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

Sealed bids will be received by
the undersigned for doing the road
work of Burrell township, up to
February 18th, for the year 1919.
Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
A. Euritt,
26-2t Township Clerk.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13

w. A. Allbaugh, of the Plantation
Coffee House, has commenced man
ufacturing peanut butter, and you
can get it fresh every day. We have
sampled a jar of it, and it is a
whole lot better than any of the
canned stuff you can buy. Try, a car
toon of it and you'll agree with us.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13
PQ't Bowsher's S.

/ 3~ DUVOuUS q
For sale-Hay-baled-hay at the
farm G. A. Long.
For Sale-A few jack screws and
a S ton hosting jack. F. G. Null
linnix.
fined to his home by illness the past
/ week.
For sale-Duroc Jersey boar and
DurOc brood soWs. }. r. Tener, Le-
roy, Iowa. 26-tf.
Found-A pair of lady's gloves
which owner can obtain at The Re-
porter office.
For sale-160 acres, 6h miles
southeast of Leon. This land can be
bought right on easy terms. c. P.
Mills.
There will be called meeting of
the Civic Club, Thursday afternoon
at 2:3O sharp. All members are re-
quested to be present as there is i'm
[ portant business.
Wanted Attendant at County
Home, middle aged lady preferred,
good wages, steady employment TOT
right person. E. L. shira, steward
County Home.
You will lose money if you fail to
get some of the grocery bargains at
Harry Bradfield's closing out sale.
Many lines. have been entirely clos
anything left in his stock.
Dick Gillian, who has been sta
toned at Camp Custer, arrived home
Friday, having been mustered out OF
the service. He is now spending a
Moines, after which he will return
to Leon.
red Est9 aN at Harry la Bradfieid's clos
ing out sale of his grocery stock.
The goods are frst-class, and the
price is much lower than any mer-
chant can sell for. Don't wait until
this stock is all gone.
Miller & Eggleston, the real es-
tate dealers of Davis City, are doing
the business. If you have anything
to sell or want to buy, see them;
They are live wires on Missouri and
Iowa land Prices and terms reas-
enable. Yours for business, Miller
& Eggleston qgs, 26-2t
w. A. Allbaugh, of the Plantation
Coffee House, has commenced man
ufacturing peanut butter, and you
can get it fresh every day. We have
sampled a jar of it, and it is a
whole lot better than any of the
canned stuff you can buy. Try a car
toon of it and you'll agree with u.s.
Sealed bids will be received by
the undersigned for doing the road
work of Burrell township, up to
February 18th, for the year 1919.
Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
A. Euritt,
26-2t Township Clerk.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-18
American Tobacco.

with nearly 10000 shares changing
haids dur iBg tho Ave hour session. Ameri-
can Tobacco continued to soar yesterday.
closing the day with a net gain of s
points at 263. And this on top of the
daily gains which have been regis
tered recently, making the total move
ment for the shares since last Friday
close 38 points. Rumors galore have
been heard as a result of this advance,
that most credited being the report of
the absorption of American Tobacco by
United Retail Stores. 1t was learned,
however, from authoritative sources yes
terday that the reason for the remark
able rise in the price OF this stock is ad-
vance knowledge on the part of certain
operators of a very large cash dividend.
which is to be declared very soon. 1t was
pointed out that at the close of last year
American Tobacco had a surplus of s44.-
5S4,333, larger in amount than the total
outstanding common stock, which at that
time aggregated $40,242,400 The COM
panys working capital. as Of December
81, 1918, was almost $S0,000.000. or con-
siderably in excess Of the concerns
needs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-18
Judge Gary's Letter.

But the biggest news of all came just
before the market closed In the form of
resume OF a letter sent by Judge Gary
to the heads of all of the Steel Corpora
TONS subsidiary companies. In 1t he
reiterated that he would continue to re-
fuse to meet the steel labor unions as
such and that the open shop policy of
the Corporation would be continued in
definitely. While no one had expected
that the Judge was going to back down
from the stand he had taken, supporters
of the Corporation In the labor contro-
versy were more or less relieved to see
this reiteration of his former statements,
The market for steel was on the decline
when this brief resume was published
and, therefore, no marked effect was APP
parent in the quotations By the time
the entire letter had been published in
Wall Street the market had closed for
the day. Judge Gary made no comment
when seen at his office later in the
afternoon. The letter was given out at
Pittsburg by the Carnegie Steel Com
pany and nothing was added to 1t at the
local offices of the Corporation. Various
views of the situation were taken in
Wall Street. but generally Judge Gary
was commended for his continued firm
stand against labor.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-18
United Retail stores.

The shares of-United Retail Stores
continued in urgent demand yesterday,
and while the advance was nowhere near
as great as those which have been regis
tered daily for several days past a net
gain of more than half a point was made
on the sessions trading. Interests con-
versant with the cororation's affairs still
insist that important developments are
to be announced this week and that
these account for the rise in the stock.
1t was learned in authoritative quarters
yesterday that p. Lorillard, the tobacco
company which 1t has been rumored
would become a member of the Retail
organization Immediately. would take a
back seat for the r. ]. Reynolds Tobacco
Company. This does not mean. 1t was
pointed out, that the Lorillard organiza-
ton will not become ultimately part of
United Retail Stores, but merely that the
Reynolds company is to enter the Retail
combination first After that consolida-
ton is brought about and all details
worked out attention will be paid to the
plan for taking in the Lorillard concern.
II was declared.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-18
The steels Lower.

More than 100000 shares OF Steel
common changed hands yesterday, that
stock selling as low as 1903 for a loss
of az points But the interesting point
was the fiuctuation in market value in
direct response to the constantly vary
ing news from Pittsburg. The stock
opened at 104% and rallied to los
While the labor men were in their first
session 1t declined to 104K. When the
men adjourned without doing anything,
II rallied to los. Then there was a
break to 1884,, followed by another
rally to los on the news that Samuel
Gompers had been summoned to Pitts
burg, indicating that the radicals by
no means dictated the policy of the
labor men. Finally Fitzpatrick state
ment that the strike would go on as
scheduled drove the stock down to 103.
The best comfort for the bulls was the
indication that there is a struggle go
ing on within the labor unions them
selves that may force the radicals into
such action as will diminish the power
and prestige of the American Fedora
ton Of Labor. II is no secret that OPP
Grating steel men would lock horns with
the minority of steel workers that are
affiliated with the A. F. OF L. rather
than have the matter settled by any
sort of compromise.