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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-09
HOW TO FIGHT
SPANISH INFLUENZA
BY DIR. L. W. BOWERS.

Avoid crowds, coughs and towards
but fear neither germs nor Germans
Keep the system in good order, take
plenty of exercise in the fresh air and
practice cleanliness. Remember clean
mouth, clean skin, and clean bowels
are a protecting armour against disease.
To keep the liver and bowels regular
and to carry away the poisons within,
It is best to take q vegetable pill every
other day, made up OF ,Iay-apple, aloes,
ialap, and sugar coated, to be had at
most drug stores, known as DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets. Ii there is a sudden
sonset of what appears like hard cold,
.nne should go to bed, wrap warm, take
y hot mustard foot-bath and drink copi-
eously of hot lemonade. Ifpain develops
in head or back, ask the druggist for
.Anuric (anti-uric) tablets. These will
Hush the bladder and kidneys and carry
OF poisonous germs. To control the
pains and aches take one Anuric tablet
every two hours, with frequent drinks OF
lemonade.> The pneumonia appears in
!. most treaeherous\way, when the infiu-
enxa victim il apparently recovering and
snxious to leaye his bed. In recovering
from bad attack of Influenza or pneu-
monia the system SHOULD be built up
With good herbal tonic, such as DR..
Pierce's Golden edical . discovery, made
without alcohol from the RI pots and barks
II American forest tgees, a. his Irontic
{iruu tonic tablets, which can be OBJ
aainsd = most drug stdFes, q send log.
= m. fjaoess Invalid IIots I'D:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-09
Auction Sale in Berlin.

a public auction will be held a, an
earlv date in Berlin, Germany, bet
ter known as the old Hohenzollern
place The following described
property will be offered for SAFE 10
the allied countries OF me world.
One beast 63 years OLD, answers ~
the name of Bill. He has been bFoh-
On to drive single and double in the
past year by the United States gov
We have 500 sets of harness, to fl
the above beast, they will go cheap
as they are badly soiled with BEL
gian blood, and the left tug or sleeve
is rather short. 49, 60
We also have six males. the on
will sell good, especially in france
and England.
called Won Won Hen de Bird. We know
he is a good hatcher as he has been
Matching some peace stuff. But
United States soldier by accident or
design. stepped on the nest anu
found out they would never hatch.
We also have some turkeys or
Turks and will sell good so near
Christmas. We wish to tell the pub
lie that these birds were STUFFED. tor
years by the Germans. We don
think they will keep much longer.
The last we have for sale is an
auto. The make is Max well mil
lion. His clutch is slipping and he is
about ready for the allies junk pile;
A big free lunch will be served
consisting Of:
Boston Baked Beans
French Wine
English Cheese
Belgian Tea
Served by the Red Cross:
Uncle Sam, Auctioneer.
Newton D. Baker, Clerk.
John Bull, Yard Master.
Terms: Must be cash.; liberty
bonds preferred.-Gays Mills lnde-
pendent
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-09
from there to the front or the near

from there to the front or the near ear
Vicinity, passed through Paris but
didn't get to stop. Where we saw
our real fun was in the drive thal
started September 26th. we went
into the lines that morning ana an
We helped to drive them across the
Meuch river and there was plenty
of lead and iron flying, We were
sending over 10 shells to his one
and it was plenty warm for us; we re
in heavy wooded country so dldn 7
bother us as much as You would eA-
pect it would. Well l will write you
little incident that nap happefhe ripade
one morning when the Infantry was
going over the top. | had been
filling belts with couple o. OtheI
BOYS. We had quit for a while ana
/ had been sitting in trench aDouI
IL inches deep, the other boys were
sitting on the top kidding me, !ei,
ing me / was scared, when g s4ell
came and blew them both off in the
trench and threw about six inches OF
dirt on me, but as luck should have
it there wasn't any of us hurt !
cot a small burn on the hand out'
65ot enough to mention. 1t rained
most every day we were in there
and there wasn't any dugouts or
trenches to get INTO So you nno"
about how it was. There are lots OF
little things | could mention put
guess / will wait. Can tell you pet,
ter when l see you. we crossed
Dead Mans Hill, you have reao
about in the papers, there is Wnere
the French fought so hard IN IVA,
# was the worst tore up place ever
saw. When we came out OF there
we marched through Verdun anu
there is one of the largest grave
wards l have seen since ! nave Desn
over here. We came over on the
S. MihieI front. There is where we
were when the armistice came, put
I was lucky or unlucky to miss that
as / was on leave at that time SO
didn't get to send over the last
shells to Fritz but guess our oun ne
gave them all they wanted to me
last minute. We have moved now
to within 5 miles Of Verdun; are
thinking of leaving here soon put
don't know which way we VIII 60
vet, | sent some presents nome 70
mother and the kids when | was on
leave. / expect they have got them
hy now. Well as it is getting iate
and / want to mail this this evening" =
/ will ring off with love to you al.
Your son. Pvt. John Munyon,
90 G. 123 Mch. Gun Bn.
American EXD. Forces.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-09

Welcome Ridge.

John Since was in this vicinity
Monday collecting money for the
Red Cross.
Mrs. Nyle Gibson and children
went Monday afternoon to visit a
few days at the Henry Campbell
home.
Springer farm Thursday.
Charles Mills and Jim Stephens
were Lamont callers Saturday.
Forest Stanley called on his friend,
Granville Ryan Sunday
George Norman and son Claude
called on E. M. Jones Sunday.
Henry Mclaughlin and sister inez
enroute for Henry Wion's.
Those that took dinner at l.. NJ.
Stephens Sunday were Luther An
drew, Murven Naylor and Iva Steph--
ems
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-09
New Buda.

Onal Wheeler and wife spent Sun
day at John Hagen's.
Oscar Teller and wife spent Sun
day at the Perry Latta home. ~
Roscoe Mcdaniel and family Wis
tied Sunday at his mothers.
Harold Hagen and brother John
were Leon callers Saturday.
T. r. Mcdaniel went to st. Joe
one day the past week with a car
load of hogs.
Emery Wilson and wife came Sat
urday night to visit at the Perry
Latta home.
Mrs. Mort Robbins and children
spent one night in Davis City the
past week visiting her father.
Dutch Fetty is still improving at
this writing.
Miles Boeger and family spent
Sunday at C. r. Rogers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-09
From John MunyOn.
France Nov. "a, 1918.

France, NOV. -, l'I o. >.
Dear Father: AS this is dad 5
Christmas letter day l will try and
drop re, . you a few lines. This Leaves IS
me all o. k, hope it finds. you al
the same: 1t is pretty g rainy rainy mere mere
for the last few days. Well as the
has been lifted a little !
will try and tell you little more
than 1 have heretofore, or rough l n
sketch of it anyway. Well | nave
been here just six months today or
on the water, didn't land for a
couple of days later at a town in the
southern part by the name of Brest.
We left there and went up on the
front near Albert and Amlens;
There is where / was when l heard
my first shrapnel go by, and it did,
nj sound very good to me, but
soon got used to It. till could stand
it pretty we'll Was IN the Aus
tfaIians for our. first trip and they
SSV@ - sels1 60 49, e. how u
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-09
Celebrated their Birthday Together.

Sunday, Jan. 5th, being Catherine
Latta and May Smiths birthdays,
Catherine invited May down to spend
the day at her home. Mrs. Latts
gave an excellent dinner in honor o,
fhe OCCASION. Everyone present had
an ENJOYABLE time and departed late
in the evening wishing Misses Cath
crime and May many mo-e happy.
birthdays. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Russ Smith and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. w .. Robson;
AID family, Ne: and Mrs.; Johnn.s
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SOLDIER BOY LETTERS

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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-09
I)elray.

Fine winter weather we are hav-
ing and shedding is fine.
Frank Miller, of Indianola, has
been spending week with his uncle
Arthur Richey, and wife. He return
ed to his home Tuesday morning.
He is attending military school.
Grace Keller, of Decatur city, and
Grover Hamilton home over Sunday.
Ben Redman returned from Chi
cago Friday where he, had been with
two loads Of cattle.
Carl Upheld has been sepnding a
few days in Van Vert.
The veterinary from Leon was
called to Loren Reeds Monday.
Corporal Clarence Wilson, who has
just returned from overseas, visited
and family for week, returned Fri
day to his home in Colorado.
Mrs. Matte Imhoff and Mrs. Alice
Richey visited with Mr. and Mrs.
George Smith Friday.
Neal Hamilton has been very low
with pneumonia following the flu
but is reported as some better
Ben Redman and family took din
ner at Frank Binnings Sunday.
Mrs. Laura Keller stayed all night
at the Neal Hamilton home at Deca-
tur City Monday night.
Mr.. and Mrs letters are the par
ents of new baby born last week.
Elmer Merrill's family are having
a siege of the flu.
Several from this vicinity deliver
ed poultry at Van Vert last week.
Mr.. Norman's have moved to their
new home west of Decatur City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-09

England is using paper envelopes
which can be turned inside out and
made to do service second time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-09
Council Proceedings.

City Hall. January 2, 1919.
Council met in regular session at
the Mayors office, Mayor Gardner
counciimen present: G; r; Far
auhar, S. E. Benefiel, W. F. Howell,
Francis Varga and c.. Brazelton
Reading and approving minutes OF
On motion the following claims
Tere allowed: 90
"A. Martindale, water taps. 25.6S
bwa Southern Utilities. Co..
pumping .99S, 400 gallons. 1875
wa Southern Utilities Co., "a
t. L. Mitchell, pumping .... $3.50
M. Osborn, marshal =. GU,Ou
E !na 2 3 a. !, WORK YORK '....:. 1885 IS
adv Imml,er Co. tile . 1882
await, G. W., sewer 2.00
rdner, ]. NJ, salary 67.d3
lAith, Frank, salary 42.0U
Mitchell s a.. clerk $500
Gray, George, ice ....... 3.00
Adair Bros, work 1880. 4I.5O
Martindale, M. A.. work -. 1915
Stanley & Smith, work 5.oO
Howell, J. F. and helpers,
n MaSor wG Gardner makes his quarter S;se
ly report as follows:
Collected from cemetery lots $l550.0v
License ~. ,9966'g6
Fines -. t20.ano
Cemetery Lot ~. $500
s461.22
Refund license s so9
Other exnense 1.00
Paid City Treasurer 1880. 445.2O
5 80, n a
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-01-09

1t was moved, seconded and car
ried that the street dedication by &.
+ Wright ct al. be accepted by the
city.
No further business appearing on
motion council adjourned.
J. M. Gardner,
Mayor.
Attest,
S. G. Mitchell, City Clerk.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-12-18
DON'T FEED BEFORE KILLING


Hogs should not be fed for at
least "a hours before killing, says a
valuable 24-page circular on "Se-
lecting, Dressing and Curing Pork
on the Farm" just issued by the
Iowa Agricultural Experiment sta
ton and written by M. ID. Helser.
Slut they should have plenty of
water during that time" continues
the circular. SIN the first place
cutting off the feed will give the
hog a chance to get rid of most of
the contents of the stomach and in
testines, which is big help in re-
moving and cleaning these organs.
Second, 1t is easier to get good
bleed when the pigs system is not
gorged with food. Third, it means
quite a saving of feed. This may
seem like small item, but with 50,-
100000 hogs killed annually in the
United States it means enough corn
saved to produce ABOUT 50,000,000
POUNDS of pork. Fourth, the meat
always cures better when the small
blood vessels are practically free
from blood products and blood
The circular gives complete infor-
nation for home killing of hogs and
FOR putting away the meat and for
making sausage, head cheese, rem
dering lard, and other pork pro-
ducts. 1t will be mailed without
charge to any who write for il. Those
who are on the experiment station
Est will receive it without writing
for it.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-12-18
TWO PROMINENT YOUNG
PEOPLE MARRIED TUESDAY

Two very prominent young peo-
pie were united in marriage at Ex-
ira Tuesday at high noon when
Rev. Lawton, Methodist pastor at
North Branch said the words that
made Miss Mabel Boehme and Mr..
Bruce +. Benton man and wife.
The ceremony was performed at the
home OF the brides parents and was
witnessed by the immediate relatives
of the contracting parties.
The bride is the daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. II. Boehme of Extra,
for several years past a successful
teacher in the rural schools of Au-
dubon township. She is one of the
most popular young ladies of the
southern part of the county and has
a wide circle of friends to whom
she has endeared herself with her
splendid traits of character and
strong personality.
The groom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. w, Benton, another prom
inent family who reside near North
Branch. He served his country
during the recent war, was MEM
Der of the distinguished 168th and
was wounded in the battle of Cha
teau Thierry in the tremendous
drive that took place on July 26th,
1918. He spent eighteen months
overseas and was returned home a
casual. He left Audubon with
four other young men in June, 1917
and was among the first of the young
men from this county to enlist in
the service. He is an industrious
young farmer and has made a sue
cess in life. After visiting friends
and relatives and enjoying short
honeymoon they will go to house,
keeping and in the spring locate on
the groom's fathers farm, the par
ents intending to move to Guthrie
Center at that time.
The best wishes of a host of
friends will follow the newly-weds to
their home where all trust they will
be prosperous and happy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-12-18
; LOCAL AND PERSONAL !

&c .
Pearl beads, fancy beads and
neck chains at Baker, the jewelers..
Jens Jensen left this morning for
Kirkman, where he went to look af-
ter some property he own there.
Silk underwear including CANT
soles, vests. teddy bear suits, any one
of these would be acceptable. Hal
vorsen & Co.
Hans j. Nielsen and daughter,
Rosa, returned this morning from
ted to an operation a couple of
weeks ago.
John Killinger and wife of Broad
acres. Canada, arrived in the city
this morning and will remain for a
couple of months visiting relatives
aud old time friends.
Mr.. Farmer, did you know that
the best hog and COW insurance in
the world is $50 buy of Red Cross
Seals? This battle is wager Just
as much against animal as human
tuberculosis.
There will be Sunday school at the
the presbyterian enurcn next sunday
morning at 1000 o'clock, preaching
at eleven o'clock in the morning and
at 1880 in the evening. Rev. VIM.
Mack, Pastor.
Sweaters for misses and children.
most practical and useful gift.
See our line before buying, and we
know you will be sure to find some
thing suitable to give for Christmas.
Halvorsen & Co.
A. j. Van Sise went to Ames this
morning to consult with number of
the leading county engineers of the
state. The session will be held to-
morrow afternoon and a number of
important matters are to be dis
cussed. .sta
Mrs. l.. M. Young and SON Harry
returned yesterday from Des Moines.
Mrs. Young will rent part of her
house until at least the first of
March and In the meantime she with
her son will go to Cedar Rapids for
an extended visit.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-12-18
statesmen WANTED

. The solid. clean and intelligent
kind of the following specifications
to sell Moorman's Hog Powder in
this county. One who is honest,
industrious and not younger than 80
years of age, nor so old but what he
is active both in body and mind. A
man of this kind can make good
money handling our line. A man
Of other dimensions than this would
be wasting his time as well as ours
by applying. Write or call on
state agent, p. B. Lott, Irwin Ho-
tel, Des Moines, Iowa. Norman
Mfg. Co., Quincy. Ill. 40-12t
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-12-18
NJ. Il. CHURCH NOTES
Sunday School 1000 a. IN.
Preaching at HOO a. m.

Epworth League at 6 80 p. m.
Evening sermon at 1880 O'Clock.
The fuel situation is enough bet
ties that we are to be allowed to have
all OF our regular Sunday services.
Therefore the Sunday school will
meet at 1000 a. m. Every mem
Der of the school ought to make an
extra effort If need be to be present
The pastor will preach at 400 a.
m. Subject for the sermon, "The
Value of the Coming of Christ. :"
Everyone is cordially invited to meet
with us at these services.
The subject for Sunday evening
will be announced later.
The sympathy Of the church is ex-
tended to the widow and family of
Mr.. Amos Fancher in the bereave-
ment in the loss of their husband
and father.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-12-18
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION
no George GRAY.

You are hereby notified that the
following real estate, situated in Au-
dubon county, Iowa, to-wit:
The west twenty feet of lot nine
teen in block three, in the town of
Audubon, state of Iowa, was sold
for taxes of 1912, on the first day of
December, 1913 to r. ]. Fish, that
the certificate of sale thereof is now
owned by said r. j. Fish and that the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-12-18

right of redemption will expire. and
a Treasurer's Deed for said land viii
be made, unless redemption from
such sale be made within ninety days
from the date of completed service OF
this notice. sss
You WIN govern yourself accord
ingly. f8A
Dated the eleventh day of Decem-
Der, 1919.
50-3t r. ]. FISH,
BY Chas. Van Gorder, Agent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-12-18
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank the many
neighbors and friends who assisted
us in the bereavement that befell us
in the death of our beloved husband
and father. We shall never forget
the kindness and sympathy shown
us. Mrs. l.. NJ. Young and Son.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-12-18
Et,k sai,:S

Have for sale tnor> zghbred single
comb White LHgno-n an. White
P,yEcCSI RocK CccKe-als. Phone
11A12. VIM. Barer, Audubon,
Iowa. Att
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-12-18

Ingerlsol watches from 1926 to
$500. Get them at Bakers jewell
ry store.
The supreme Christmas gift that
will please any of the women folks
is silk hosiery, for which we are
headquarters. Halvorsen & Co.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-12-18
mve Real Pleasure to-
Your Family this Christmas
1t really pays to buy something that will gil
and satisfaction throughout the years to come.

really pays buy something that will give REAL SERVICE
and satisfaction throughout the years to come.
For instance good fellow who really good merchant
will allow smooth talking travelling
him into selling monographs Well he naturally don't know much
about they and the machine that
known the trade assembled machine other
words furniture factory builds the cabinet then they buy cheap
somewhere and reproduce somewhere
assemble the different PARTS their factory and then ship these
their there they
higher than the price for the BEST STANDARD MAKE
PHONOGRAPH Now them here's the other side We strict
y high class music store and know ABSOLUTELY Do
NOT handle single item that conflicts with any line goods
this entire community AND MOST IMPORTANTOF ALL. OUR
EACH AND EVERY INSTRUMENT rs ABSOLUTELY GUARAN
TEED BY THE MANUFACTURES AND ALSO BY US.
THE VCTROIA, for instance a $36OO0OO0
and absolutely each PART of VICTROA
the VICTOR COMPANY ALSO THIS is TRUE THE VICTOR
RECORD the greatest RECORDS on earth
with SONORA the PATHE The capital of these
factories into the millions of dollars the
three (TTIE THREE GREATEST PHOTOGRAPHS OF
ALI) manufacture ABSOI UTEIY EVERY PART
graphs Therefore, when you buy Vctrea you
KNOW getting the REAL SURE ENOUGH STANDARD
MACHINE and that unsteady and absolutely
teed in
OUR PIANOS and PLAYER PIANOS all INSTRUMENTS 4
ofmoven QUALITY and ALL STANDARD makes
VICTR0I4AS SONORAS and PATHES at from $25OO to
$lOOOO0-any size you may want.
1t really don't pay to take chance with ASSEMBLED
monographs when STANDARD MACHINE the
We
AS SONORAS by
ing them for CHRISTMAS delivery great other
take their machine right home.
Buy yom Photograph NOW-goods hard to get at this
time, besides it dont pay to wait
The Washington herald., 1919-03-20
Cawthorn Abandoned
His German Dialect

Joseph Cawthorn. who is co-star
with Julia Sanderson in "The
Canary" which comes to the New
National Theater next week, for a
number of years made use Of the
German dialect TO eccentuate his
comic speeches. but, unlike a num-
Der of other comedians who depend
upon the Teutonic twist for hu-
morous vocal effects. he did not
wait for declaration of war TO
influence him to its abandonment
Several years ago. convinced that
IL no longer offered genuinely ap-
preciable opportunities of evoking
laughter. Cawthorn discarded the
habit of rolling his RS" II is in
teresting to know that Cawthorn.
though known for years as Ger
man comedian" not ony is not Ger
man by descent. but never could
hpeak the language. 1t was be-
cause the German was comic ng-
ure to American audiences that
Cawthorn undertook the series OF
transformations that made him
famous.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-20
Her Tears Nowadays
Are Real Salt Water

How do they do IT.? Why. I saw
the tears come right out Of her eyes?"
This is one Of the stock eaclama-
tions of motion-picture fans. Some
knowing individual Is bound to put
in: Rats! They're not real tears.
The girl simply screws up her face,
they stop the camera, she drops
glycerine in her eyes. they start the
camera again. That's all.'
But is it? Glycerine tears used 10
be one Of the stock properties of the
motion-picture actress, but realism
and more realism is the constant cry
in picture production. Now there is
hardly an actress OF the FIRST rank
who would consent to artificial aid in
weeping.
We're never called on to cry unless
we are playing a character In distress.
II simply think about the fx I'm sup
posed to be in." naively explained
Priscilla Dean. in explaining how she
does It. IT imagine I'm really watch
ing someone die, or something like
that, and the tears come of them
selves"
Dorothy Phillips has two recipes.
The other is the portrait OF child.
BY listening 10 appropriate music and
concentrating her gaze on the child's
photograph she can summon tears at
will.
Mary MacLaren's method is still
simpler. She Just thinks Of the hor-
rors Of the war. and particularly of
the woes OF the women and children.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-20
Sylvia and the Bears

back fash after flash OF memory OF
the days when they pored over
Goldilocks and her hair raising ad-
ventures in the bears home.
In the new story, Goldilocks has
changed her name to Sylvia and she
Is about to marry an aged person.
Right at the altar. she suddenly
comes to life, refuses to marry the
aged party and fees from the
church in all her wedding fnery
leaving a packed congregation OF
friends and relatives, not to men
ton the would-be Bridegroom, gasp
ing with dismay. Sylvia leaps into
the wedding limousine at the curb,
races to the station, boards an out
going train and alights, miles away
at Loon Lake, where her father had
camp bungalow. But the bunga-
low. she discovers, is apparently
tenanted. for a table has been set
for three. with three mugs of milk
and three mugs of crackers at each
place. She is too wearied to care
and she falls asleep but when she
awakes, the three bears have come
home. and then.
Well. there's no use telling any
more of the story of Sylvia and the
three bears, for IT has been told bet
ter elsewhere. But Sylvia certainly
proves, before she finishes. that 1T
was indigestion and not hate for
women that sent the three bears to
the woods. There was one bear
but that's enough.