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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-09-11
PRODUCTION OR
CHAOS, EURoPE'S
CHO|CE--H0OVER
Experiments in Radicalism
Lower Vital Output, Says
Food Administrator.
(BY Associated pressl


LONDON, Sept. 11.-Unless Europ-
can productivity can be rapidly in
creased, there can be nothing but DO
ntlcal moral and economic chaos.
nnally interpreting itself in loss of life
on a scale hitherto undreamed of, says
herbert Hoover, head Of the Inter.
Aimed Relief Commission, in an anal
ysls OF the economic situation in Eu-
rope just published in the British
National Food Journal.
Inc entire surplus productivity of
lhe western hemisphere is totally in
capable of meeting the present defc-
1ency IN European production If it long
continued" the analyst asserts. Nor
could credits be mobilized for this pur-
pose for more than a short period be-
cause all credits must necessarily be
simply an advance against the return
of commodities in exchange and cred
It's will break down the instant that
the return of commodities becomes i'm
probable.
Further, if such credits be obtain
ed Tor more than temporary purposes,
1t would result in economic slavery Of
Europe to the Western hemisphere
and the ultimate end would be war
again"
Resolution Needed.
Mr.. Hoover points out this solution
or the European economic problem:
A vigorous realization of the actual
situation in each country in Europe
and resolute craftsmanship based on
such realzation-the populations Of
Europe must be brought to a realiza-
ton that productivity must be instant
ly increased"
1n-the present-day European fer
ment, Mr.. Hoover says, every eco
nomic patent medicine" has focked
under the banner of socialism or COM
munism which has claimed to speak
for all the down-trodden-to alone be-
speak human sympathy"
Experimentation in varying forms of
these political nings-socialsm and
communism-has so far, in every case,
resulted in reduced production. the
food controller says.
EurOpe's threatened coal famine, the
analysis says, is due lin the largest
degree to the human factor of the linn
itation of effort"
Western assistance in the form of
its devotion of surplus productivity to
Europe's needs, lis a service that the
Western hemisphere must approach
with high sense of human duty and
sympathy" concludes Mr. Hoover.
The economic burden on the West
should not last more than a year and
can be carried and will be repaid To
effect these results, the resources of
the Western hemisphere and of Eu-
rope must be mobilized."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-09-11
SHOE REBUILDING
TRADE BOOMING AS
RESULT OF PRICES

The shoe> rebuilding business here
has practically doubled, and in some
cases tripled, since the beginning of
the war, according to local shoe repair
men.
People now have to pay SO, $12 and
up to SIS for pair of shoes that used
to retail far below that price and
consequently, they will have their
shoes rebuilt more frequently, was the
opinion expressed by Albert Lineman,
proprietor Of shoe rebuilding plant.
Several years ago." said Lineman,
only about one-half of the people had
shoes rebuilt after they had once been
worn down. The other half bought
new shoes"
Now there are very few people,
who can afford to let a pair of shoes,
bought at the present prices, go to
pieces just because they need half
soling or other rebuilding" he contin-
ued.
Repairs Advancing.
"Of course the price of shoe repair
ing has gone up, but not nearly as
much in proportion, as the price OF
new shoes. Shoe repair men are ex.
pecting a decided advance in the price
Of leather within the next week or so, y
said Lineman, but even then it will
be by far the cheapest policy to have
old shoes rebuilt. Rubber heels are
becoming more popular all the time
Other shoe repair merchants in the
city also said many more people than
ever before have old shoes repaired
rather than discard them. All shoe re
pair specialists are contemplating and
expecting an advance in the prices oi
shoe repair necessities very soon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-09-11
Webster, Ind.

Miss Grace Gibson of Richmond, is
spending several days the guest of
Misses Jessie and Lucille Williams,
west of Webster. Miss Dora Yundt
spent Tuesday at Greensboro shop
ping. E. Arthur Palmer is on the sick
list. Mrs Cassie Roberts and daugh-
ter Lucille of Connersville, visited her
sister, Mrs. Sam Miller last week. ....
Mrs. Neva Mccoy and children of
Richmond visited her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Miller several days last
week Mr.. Jack Stotten, the road
man, is working a force of men and
teams at Kings gravel pit Walter
Beeson and A. l.. Baldwin shipped
hogs Monday Of this week.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-09-11
Every American "Casual'
Has Been Accounted For
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Sept. II. - Every
American soldier who became cas-
ualty" in the war against Germany
at last has been accounted for.
A list of missing and unaccounted
for which at one time was as high as
25,905, gradually was reduced until for
weeks, it remained at two. 1t is now
presumed there is no doubt the two
soldiers are dead and they have been
so listed officially
Of the total first reported missing,
% per cent died; 16 per cent were
found 10 be prisoners; 25 per cent
were lost from their organization in
the confusion of battle but subse-
ouently rejoined them. The remain
der were found scattered through var
iOuS HOSPITALS
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-09-11
Hrs. Weisrer to Teach
English at Earlham

Mrs. Katherine Weisner, a graduate
of Terre Haute Normal school, who
has a IA. Degree from Indiana Uni
versity, has been secured as an addi-
tional instructor in the English depart
ment Of Earlham college.
Mrs. Weisner has taught for some
time in the Terre Haute high school.
Her husband. DR.. G. II. Weisner, has
come to Richmond to be associated
with Dr.. Charles Marvel, and they are
living at 2l5 North Ninth street, with
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Marlatt
Miss Anna Ewes will fill the position
on the Earlham faculty left vacant by
the leave Of absence which was grant
ed Philip w. Furnas of the English
department last spring Furnas is in
Serbia with a Friends relief unit.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-09-11

The term John Bull is believed to
haev first been applied as a nickname
FOR the English people by DR.. Arbuth-
not in The History of John Bull"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-09-11
E. {. Cline Appointed as
H. S. French Instructor

The appointment Of e. c. Cline,
Of Delaware, Ohio. to succeed Miss
Florence Bond. who leaves for Indiana
university this week. as instructor in
French, has been announced by the
school officials.
Cline, just recently discharged
from the army, spent two years abroad
as lieutenant with the engineers, is a
graduate of Ohio Wesleyan university,
and has received a Master of Arts
degree from the University of Chicago.
Besides teaching French. Cline Is a
fluent speaker Of Latin, Spanish and
German. Before enlisting he was a
member Of the faculty Of the state
normal at Bowling Green.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-09-11
YOUNG PEOPLES UNION
TO MEET OCTOBER 8

October Is the date decided upon
by the Young Peoples Union of the
Whitewater Friends church for the
annual meeting and picnic supper. to
be held in the Grace Episcopal church
dining room.,
Definite plans will be made at this
meeting for the organization of an
Expert Endeavor class in the city and
all young people of the city of any
denominations are invited to attend.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-09-11
SOCIAL DISEASE REMEDY
TO BE DISCUSSED AT MEET

Members of the Educational Com
mittee have been invited to attend a
meeting Thursday night, to be held at
the Commercial Club rooms. A rep
resentative of the state board of health
will address the meeting on organiza-
tion of a campaign against the spread
of venereal diseases.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-09-11
CenteruiNe, Ind.

Adam Helm and wife. Walter Helm
and bride, Bert Rifner and wife
Robert Wilson and wife and Orville
Price We're entertained Sunday eve
ming at a six o'clock dinner by Mrs
Cora Wilson and daughters.
Mrs. NJ. L. Bull of New York City
and Miss Anna Ward of Richmond,
were Tuesday visitors of Mrs Cora
Demoss.. A number of candidates
will receive the work of the O. Z. s.
Friday evening. Mrs. Ernest Black
was the victim of a very painful ac-
cident Monday. While dusting. a large
vase fell and broke. In her endeavor
to catch it, one finger was almost
severed and a deep cut made on the
wrist Of the other hand A doctor
was callel and several stitches were
necessary to dress the wounds.
Charles Richardson and family and
M and Mrs. Lester Burris were the
guests Sunday of Mrs. Emma Bramer
and daughters. Mrs. Francis Fender
attended a family reunion at Rich
mond Sunday. Mr.. Cortner and fam
lily will soon move to their newly
purchased farm home near Williams
burg.
The term John Bull is believed to
haev first been applied as a nickname
Cor the English npODlp hy Dir Arhut h.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-09-11
HIGH PRICE PAID FOR WATER

PITTSBURG, Pa. Sept 11-Louis
Petrussi. Newcastle hotel propri
etor, paid $500 for 10 cases of Allie
gheny River water today. Petrussi
thought he was buying whisky. Sante
Pilardi. alias Sam Paul, who is being
sought by the police for peddling
worthless whisky certificates, is al
legged to have feeced Petrussi.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11
PRESBYTERIAN Church Notes.

Our services last Sunday evening
reminded us of the time when even
ing services were announced TOR
early candle lightins.' But in spite
Of the fact that the lights went out,
we had a good service. One member
was received into the fellowship of
the church.
The Sunday school was enthus-
iastic as usual. The boys class re-
gained their position as banner
class. The class for young men and
women is growing. Next Sunday
Mr.. McGinnis will discuss The Trial
Of Jesus from legal standpoint. 1t
will be very interesting and we in
vite all young men and women not
attending elsewhere.
Our Christian Endeavor Society
had a fine meeting. We are going
to have some interesting times to-
gether. Next Sunday evening Miss
Eleanor Ironsides will be the leader;
The topic will be, How to Use The
Bible" Jack Ferren will sing.
Church services as usual. Grip
ping sermons and good music. and a
warm welcome besides. Come.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11
Christian Church Noes.

Greeting-You are cordially in
vited to attend our regular services
Lords day, December IA, 1919.
Order. Of services--1o a. m.
bers and friends of the church are
half of the Christmas entertainment.
Next Sunday we want all the child
rem of the Bible school present and
those who as yet have had no part
assigned them on program will be
given a part Sunday. a practice
will be held Sunday Afternoon. Now
parents please help the children to
Remembering the Lord in the Lord s
Christian Endeavor. The members
and friends of the society are kind
lv urged to be present on time. 1870
The ladies of the Missionary Society
will give the program as announced
last week. CHARACTERIZATION OF. the
World the supreme work OF the
church. Do. not miss the program
Sunday evening Thursday evening
at $50 Prayer and Praise service.
BY request and in order to conserve
fuel the regular mid-week PRAYER
meeting will be held on Thursday
evening rather than Wednesday ev-
ening as heretofore and at the home
of the members. This Thursday ev-
ening we meet at the parsonage.
Come.
The ladies Aid Society will hold a
bazaar and rummage sale Saturday.
Dec 18th. Do your part to make 1t
a success.
The paetor and family were hap
Dily SURPRISED and delighted when 4
large delegation of the. membership
Of the church came TO the parsonage
bringing good cheer and an ah1tnd-
arce of the necessaries and comforts
of life. On occasions like this. there
are tines when the family surprised
and embarrassed lack iniative in the
matter of entertainment, because Of
the thoughtfulness and splendid
ability on the part of the members
as entertainers it was not needed
and the family were made dnuhly
happy. We feel very grateful TO
our friends for their thorghttulneSs.
words of good cheer, and the many
love tokens received.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

They have many liberal hearted
people at Leon and last week the
citizens raised a sufficient amount to
pay off the mortgage on the little
home of Mrs Walter Adair. Her
husband died a short time before
and left debt on the home that has
been paid by these generous and
high minded and liberal citizens.
To assist in such a cause makes pet
ter men and women and makes this
world really worth while. Of course
there were some "tight ,,n - who NO
money. What will they do with it?
Can't take it with them and if they
do it will burn up. What glorious
thing it would be if all these tight
wads" could be gathered together
and placed in a field fenced hog
tight and bull proof and each one
given a dirk knife and told to go
to it, and let them chop each other
un until there was only enc ne LETT eft and "a
the Cannibals of Africa Corning
Free Press.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

Elmer j. Brown, of Medford.
Oregon, came in Sunday, leaving
was picking ripe oranges from the
trees just before he started back to
Iowa, and got here right with a
genuine old time blizzard. Elmer
has his affairs so arranged that he
can get away this winter, and will
probably spend the most of the win
ter here with his father, Capt. J. D.
Brown
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

Mrs. Marion E. WATSON, of Des
Moines, arrived Tuesday morning to
drill the Leon contestants in the
county declamatory contest, and she
had quite time getting here, leav-
ing Des Moines Monday afternoon at
8 o'clock, and finally reached Van
Vert, where the train turned
around and took the passengers back
to Osceola, on account of the biz
Yard. From Osceola she went to
Charlton. and finally arrived in Leon
Tuesday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11
Brtileren Church Notes.

Services return to the usual SEIZED
ule this week. Sunday school at
9:45. C. e. at $50. Preaching
service at 1870. Prayer meeting on
Thursday night at 1880.
On Saturday at 2:3O the Women's
Missionary Society meets at the
church. 1t is time for semi-annual
dues. Preaching service at Union
Chapel Sunday morning if weather
permits.
The church received score by
baptism on Sunday afternoon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

I'D c. and Joe Smith and their
sister, Miss Eva, of north of Leon,
started Tuesday evening for Long
Beach, California, where they will
spend the winter visiting relatives
and visiting the points of interest IN
California. enjoying a well earned
vacation from their duties on their
farm. which they have rented for the
coming year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

There was family reunion
Thanksgiving Day at the home of
Mrs. Anna Rowell Her son and
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Neil Rowell were
here from Lusk, Wyoming, DR.. and
Mrs. Jas. Rowell of Leon and Mrs
Nellie Wharton and daughter, Ethel,
of Des Moines. A fine time was en-
ioyed. All returned home that day
except Mrs. Wharton who remained
until Surday.-Afton Star Enter
prise.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

Mrs. ]. T. Hartman, of Lincoln,
Kansas, who had been visiting at
the home of her neice, Mrs; l.. p.
Clark. near Pleasanton, and her sis
ter, Mrs. Charles Worden, Of near
Weldon, who had also been visiting
at the Clark home, came TO Leon
Mrs Worden's daughter. Mrs. Alvin
Markham. going from here to Wei
don
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

Uncle George G.. Meek's many
friends will be interested in learn
ing he is in the Ellsworth hospital
in St. Joe, where he was operated
upon couple of weeks ago for
cataracts on his eyes, and is getting
along fairly we'll, with the prospect
OF being able to see out Of one eye.
but the operation had been delayed
too long on the other, and the sight
was gone
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

The ladies of the Christian church
will hold a bazaar, rummage sale
and exchange, Saturday, Dec. 18th,
at Eaton's electric shop. There will
be no soliciting done but each mem
Der is requested to do their part.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

Mrs. J. NJ. Eivins, of Salem,
South Dakota, who had been visit
ing at the home of her son, P. H.
Eivins, and daughter-in-law, Mrs. H.
O. Eivins, of northwest of Leon,
went to Lamont Saturday evening
for a few DAYS visit with friends
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

Rev. Father J. G. Maher returned
hood home in ireland, where he
went to visit his mother, who pass
ed away just few hours before he
arrived He expected to return to
Leon about Sept. LIST, but was unable
to secure passage until recently.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

For Sale--I have two good town
properties for sale at bargain. Bet
ter let me show them to you at once
before they are snapped up. G. M.
laS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

DR.. VIII Bradley, who had been
visiting at the home of his parents,
MIR. and Mrs. P. F. Bradley, in this
city, since his discharge from service
A few weeks ago, departed Tuesday
for St. Louis, Mo-, where he Will re-
sumo his medical practice, which ne
gave up when he entered the service.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

trade Red River Valley lands. One
fare for the round trip every Satllr-
day. Call or write us at either Van
Vert Or DeKalb, Iowa. Smith &
Irpg<a1b 1;S-tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

near Pleasanton, are spending the
winter in Leon, having rented the
residence of Rev. and Mrs. VIM.
Biggs, who have gone to California
for the wilmer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

, The extra low prices quoted in
the large two color sale bills WHICH
were distributed through the, mails
the past week for Arthur Baker OF
Grand River, remain in force
throughout the entire sale, which
continues until Christmas. Come
early while the picking is good.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11
THE CHURCHES.
Palestine BAPTIST Church Noes.

Covenant meeting Saturday Dec.
18th at l a. IN.
Sunday morning, Sunday school at
10 a. m. Preaching at II also in
the evening at 7:30. We extend a
welcome to one and all.
Rev. E. c. Vanderpool,
Pa st or
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

Bert Gibson and family, of Gran.
tie Canyon, Wyoming. who were
visiting at the home of his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Gibson, OF north-
east of Leon, Went to Andover, MO.
home Of Mrs. Gibson's sister.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

The Woman's Guild of the NJ. E.
church will hold bazaar and ex-
change at Crichton's store Satur-
day, December goth. This is the time
and place to get your pies, plum pud-
ding and other Christmas baking.
1927
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

Leon grocers sold eggs last Satur-
day at Is cents per dozen, the high
est price eggs were ever sold in this
city. Suppose the wear and tear on
the hens cackle has caused the raise
in price
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

Frank Stanley, of Leon, is In a
hospital at Des Moines, where he is
taking treatment for stomach trOu-
BILE, and his friends will be glad to
learn he is getting along very nice
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

Paul Hubbell, of Bartlesvi!le,
Oklahoma, who was here visiting his
father-in-law, Dr.. J. w. Robinson,
went to Des Moines Friday on BUS
mess. and then went to Sac CITY
and spent Sunday with his mother,
returning to Bartlesville Tuesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

Mrs. J. D. Pierce, who had been
visiting for ten days at the home o.
her sister, Mrs. J. F. Lewis, north
of Leon, departed Saturday for hel
home at Sloan Springs, Arkansas.
Frank Lewis accompanied hef nome
for a few days visit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

For Sale-Forty acres or land
miles south of Decatur on the Davis
City road. For particulars call on
II. M. Qulgley who occupies the
70 ~, d1tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

D. A. McMains, the Derby. auction
eer, was here Tuesday assisting in
crying the sale Of Clyde Waller, east
ering the bad weather and roads.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

For Sale-13O acre farm, 3 miles
northwest of Van Vert, good land,
and good improvements. Can be
bought for S135 an acre. $4,000
will handle it. This is one of the
best farms in Decatur county at this
price. Anyone interested write me
or come and see it. lack billiard,
Route 3, Weldon, Iowa. 17-3t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

For Sale or Trade-By owner, an
acreage adjoining Pleasanton, Iowa.
Good house and well. Address 1865
z3rd street, Des Moines. lat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

| have the exclusive agency for the
Flynn Motor Truss. This truss as a
motor support on Ford and other
cars cannot be beaten. Call at my
garage and see this wonderful at
tachment. Virgil Duff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

On account of the library build
inb being closed on account Of the
fuel shortage, there will be no meet
ing of the Federated Clubs of Leon
during the month of December.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

All accounts and past due notes
must positively be paid at once;
need the money NOW and must have
settlement Immediately.
Biddison Implement co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

Lost-Between Leon and John
Osborne place on the Leon and Line
Wilt Trail, lower endgate to a Ford
truck. Will pay two dollars for
the finder to bring to the Reporter
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

The Willard Battery Service
Station of Jay Colby has been moved
from the east side of the square to
the city fire department building on
Commercial street, where you will
receive the same good service.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

Stanley Hatch, who had been
working in Leon for some time re-
turned to Des Moines Monday after
noon, going by way of Charlton, on
account of the afternoon train to
Des Moincs being taken Off.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

Leo Tullis, who has charge of the
concessions with the Yankee
Robson circus, arrived Saturday
from Denison, Texas, where the CIR
Gus closed few days before after
a very successful season.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

For Sale-Rose and Single comb
r. |. Reds, good bone, dark color,
free from smut and as good as the
best. Simon Goodman, Leon Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

A fine little son was born to Mrs
G. H. Cordes, of Jersey City, N. j.,
at the home Of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Winfield Cash in this city Fri
day night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

A. G. Wilson, who had formerly
owned the Hansell store in this city
returned to his home at Table ROCK,
Neb., Thursday where he is engaged
in business, after being here cou-
pie of days looking after some pus-
mess matters.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

For Sale or Rent-House of five
rooms and bath, on north Church
street. Arthur Andrew. 14tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

For Sale-Five 34x4 castings, two
of them new and the others almost
new, at bargain. See Fred A.
Townsend, Sit
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

Look Here--Some Leon residences
and two farms for sale on good
terms. Jap CeSler. 3-St
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

Gurley George has purchased the
fine residence of Mrs. S. ]. Roger on
Church street, and has moved into
IT,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

Cliff Wood, one of the drivers for
the Leon Bus & Transfer Co., is
quite sick at his home in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-12-11

There will be box supper at
Union Ridge school house, Friday
evening, Dec. 18th. Everybody
come, bring boxes and have good
fiuo