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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-15
THE PRESIDENT WAS RIGHT!

can overwhelming majority OF
the American people is in favor OF
the League of Nations"
President Wilson read the public
mind Alright when he made this
statement on the eve OF his departure
for his second official visit to France.
His critics would have it appear
the attitude of the American public,
but the people are letting it be
known that an Overwhelming ma
jority'' favors the League of Ma
lions and are standing squarely be-
hind him in his effort to bring last
ing peace to blood-stained and war
weary world.
Several newspapers have recently
taken straw votes" in their com
munities, and invariably the result
has been that more than three out
of four persons questioned have de-
clared themselves unqualifiedly for
the League. But probably the most
significant reflection of the public's
attitude toward the plan is shown in
nationwide poll of the countrys
newspapers taken by the Literary
Digest.
Immediately after President Will
son had declared his conviction that
an overwhelming majority of the
people of American favored the
League of Nations, the Literary Di-
gest sent to the editor of every daily
newspaper in the country a letter
asking his attitude toward America S
Joining the proposed League OF Ma
tons, and also to define, Impossible,
the attitude of his community to-
wards it.
The response broke all records:
Prompt replies came, from 1877
editors. OF this number, 71s de-
clared unqualifiedly for Americas
membership in the League, and only
181 voted NO The remainder,
AS in number, sent Yes, ,convt-
League of Nations with certain
The Literary Digest's ''straw vote"
of the daily newspapers; thus shows
that there is substantial majority
unqualifedly for the League Of Ma
tons; that an overwhelming major
ity is for. the plan with certain
amendments; that only a very small
minority, is opposed to Americas en-
dent Wilson was eminently right.
The poll is significant, not only
because newspaper editors are in
position to know the sentiment OF
the people of their community, but
because in many instances they went
to the trouble to take referendums
on their own account before sending
in their replies.
Americans want the League be-
cause, as one editor put it, it is
"our only hope against another de-
vastating war" while another
argues eve must join League of
Nations or spend millions for de
fense," for unless we do 1--WE will
60 on to military basis and Keep
up high taxes"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-15
Notice of Incorporation.
1hom II Nav. Concern:

10 Whom 1T May. Concern:
Notice is hereby given that, the
undersigned have assOclatet them
selves together under and by virtue
of chapter one, title nine, of the
Code Of Iowa and the laws amenda--
tory thereto, as a corporation, and
have adopted articles of incorpora-
ton which provide as follows, to-
wit:
a. The name of such corpora
ton is ''The Leon Ice Company, and
it's principal place OF business is
% The general nature Of the
and sale of ice, ice cream, and re-
as The amount of capital stock
authorized by the articles of incor-
poration is $12,00O.OO which may
be increased to. any sum as provided
commence e business on the ist day
April, 1919, and continue for 20
years with the right of renewal.
60 That the affairs of such
corporation shall be conducted by q
board of five directors to be elected
each year beginning in 1919: and at
such election each share of stock
shall be entitled to one vote either
by person holding said share in per-
son or by written proxy, and until
the election of the directors in De-
cember, 1919, the following named
persons: James F. Harvey, 0. p;
Hull, Guy L. Stark, Fred Townsend
and VIM, H. Shields shall be the d.
directors at their first meeting. in
each year shall elect from their
own number a president, who shall
hold his office for one year and un,
til his successor is elected and
qualified. At the same meeting they
shall also elect a secretary and
treasurer who shall hold their Of
(6.) The directors shall also
elect a general manager who shall
have general charge and, supervis-
ion of the operation of the business.
ca That the highest amount of
Indebtedness to which said corpora
ton shall at any time subject itself
shall not exceed two-thirds of the
paid up capital stock. 4
60 That private property of
the members > of said corporation
shall be exempt from the debts Of
the corporation.
Joe>F. Hamilton.
J. w. Rowell.
George M. Hamilton.
Fred A. Bowman.
E. E. Bell.
Jas. F. Harvey.
VIM. Crichton & Son.
Chas. Cherrington.
T. ]. Griffin.
Ira Officer.
J. L. McClain.
Marvin & Franklin.
Caster & Son.
w. F. Lindsey.
T.. Housh.
Frank Stanley.
F. l.. Barrett.
Farquhar & Sons.
c. w. Manning.
VIM. D. Pleuss.
C. G.. Biddison.
o., E. Hull.
Guy Stark.
F.. A. Townsend. 39-4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-15

sets of Of opinions s amongtDrepublicans
in respect to the league of nations.
Some wanted no League, Others fav-
ored half league, and third
group-the largest of all-favored
the league advocated by President
Wilson. Those in the last category
are now not only the most numer-
Gus, but also the most insistent. The
others have become singularly still
and inconspicuous.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-15
Notice Of appointment of Executrix.

In the District Court of the State
of Iowa, in and for Decatur County.
In probate.
Notice of appointment of Minnie
NJ. Bates, executrix
In the matter of the estate of
Royal Richardson, deceased.
To Whom It May Concern.
dersigned has been appointed and
has qualified as executrix of the es-
tate of Royal Richardson, late OF
Decatur county, Iowa, deceased. All
persons In any manner indebted to
said deceased or his estate win make
payment to the undersigned; and
those having claims against said de-
ceased or his estate will present them
in manner and form as by law re-
nuired, for allowance and payment.
Dated this End day Of May, A. D.
1919.
Minnie NJ Bates,
39-2t Executrix Of said estate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-15

1t only required word from the
President to. effectually check the
report. that he was attempting to
commit America to secret alliance.
No level-minded man would allow
himself to be deceived by such a
rumor, and it's circulation shows to
what limit his enemies will go in
their attempt to discredit him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-15

Editors of republican organs pro-
dent Wilson's statement that Qn
American people is in favor of the
league of nations" What emotion
will succeed their amusement when
they study the Literary Digest,s poll
of 1877 newspapers and find that
Republican journals with 1,249,264
porting the league have larger
constituency than those opposing 1t?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-15

If.any more evidence were needed
to prove that reactionary republicans
will be in the saddle in the new con
gress than has already been furnish
ed, it is supplied by Representative
Longworth, son-in-law Of the late
ing committee, dominated by Repre-
sentative Mann, Longworth says:
lit will have all the powers former.
ly possessed by Speaker Cannon and
his predecessors of advancing or re-
tarding legislation
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-15

With the appropriation Of $780,
100000 which the bill will author
.ize. the Interior Department esti-
mates $4,000 homesteads ranging in
area from S to 100 acres can be
purchased and developed. The task
of preparing the lana for cultivation,
it is expected, will afford employ
ment to many soldiers and sailors.
The whole undertaking was delayed
by the republican tilibuster, which
killed the appropriation, along with
many other popular and sanitary
measures.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-15

Republican leaders who sought to
make a partisan issue of the league
of nations have at least succeeded in
making a assure in their own party.
Republican newspapers with 1,911,-
256 subscribers are outright advo-
Gates of President Wilson's program.
Republican journals with 1,249,2
subscribers are opposing the league.
Scripture could be quoted to show
what happens to "a house divided
against itself"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-15

The Cedar Falls Record says mo
matter at what angle you view the
road proposition, the facts are that
under the provisions of the new Iowa
road law no land owner can afford
to pass up the improvement. 1t
means too much to him in rear
money value"-~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-15

Some republican papers are say
ing that the republicans and the
"Progressives' will "get together"
during the next session of congress.
Judging the factions wholly by their
exchanges of "courtesies," it is pref
ty certain that If they do "get to-
gether" some one will have to call
the police.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-15

, The Council Bluffs Nonpareil sug-
gests that 1.-The farmer lad who was
a corporal in the camp should have
no trouble hereafter in turning
four-horse team around a corner. OF
the field without pulling the plow-
share out into the furrow."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-15

One by one republican tissues
have vanished like will O. the wisps.
The conduct of the war, the max
ing of peace, the league Of nations
all have failed them as partisan bat
tie cries. Only the tariff remains,
but it is so old and decrepit md
feeble that 1t may shortly pass away.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-15

Congressman Longworth continues
his violent reservations that the
republican organization Of the next
sentative and reactionary Republic
cans know that F: Democrats already
have the information. 1t is not
news to the 'Progressives." Whom
is Mr.. Longworth trying to enlight-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-15

'Iowa'sa new suffrage law permits
women to vote for president, but not
for any state officers. Perhaps the
legislators did not care to offend the
refined sensibilities of the ladies by
inviting them in on electing such fell
lows as the republican state officials
have proven themselves to be-" sug-
gets the Manson Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-15
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-05-15

Being told BY your friends that
you look older than they expected
does mot help much, either.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-26
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

GOOD board and room at Lakeview.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-26
AMERICAN HOMES TOBE
 COPIED IN GREAT BRITAIN

LONDON, Nov. 25 (by Associated Press) ).-American women in England, and some of the men too, have gazed longingly the past few days on pho tographs of modest American homes, many of which the London newspapers are publishing to suggest improvement in English living conditions. Their drab surroundings in a high-ceilinged drawing with it's inevitable coal grate fire, makes them covet the cozy, steam-heated living rooms and clean, convenient kitchens they see pictured.
 Great Britain has it's housing prob- lem, as have other European nations. For months the health ministry has tried to adopt satisfactory schemes for erecting new houses, but has not arrived at any national plan. Up to October 1, 5,014 schemes had been sub mitted, but none of them fits the en- tire country.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-26
HUN OFFICERS DRIVEN THRU
 OWN TUNNEL

SALONI<I, Nov. 25 (by, Associated Press) Field Marshal August Won Mackensen, who commanded the Ger man forces which invaded Rumania, and his staff have been brought here by the French military authorities from northern Serbia and interned just outside the city. The German military leader and his officers are permitted freely to go about the streets, but they usually are accom- panied by a French officer. The cor respondent, however, observed two of their number riding horseback on the outskirts of the city without guards. Each officer wore an Iron Cross and displayed a pride and bravado not ouite in keeping with men whose army had been vanquished.
 Mackensen has been given large and comfortable house opposite the French aviation field and overlooking the Aegean sea. It was formerly occu- pied by the higher French officers, and is elegantly furnished. day or two after his arrival the field marshal strolled through the roadways ot the British military encampment, which IS many acres in extent, and was amazed at the thoroughness and completeness of everything. The British have since withdrawn from this encampment.
 The German generalissimo has changed little in appearance since the war, and apparently is not worrying greatly over what fate he may sufter at the hands of the allies. The gen eral impression is that he will be ln- termed here until the allies are ready tO trv him It is felt that the most serious charge against him is his wan ion destruction of the railroads and other property in Rumanla alter the signing of the armistlce.
 None of the allied officers or troops now salute him as he walks along the streets of Saloniki. He still retalnS all his pride in his achievements OH tho field for he wears an Iron Cross and a number of other decoratiohs' These and the gaudy red-trimmed un1- form he wears excite no small curloS- itv among the pedestrians of SalonlK'
 Mackensen and his aides suffered a double humiliation while en route through Serbia. They were guaroeo bv a company of Senegalese soldlers' and were forced to go through the very tunnel which the former German ein- neror ordered constructed ill l9lo' so that his troops might pass through corbia This tunnel is about forty five miles from Skoplje. There are two inscriptions over it, one Ill Ger ,,,on and the other in French. The first inscription reads;
 "The German kaiser ordered thls tunnel built so that his troops could pass through Serbia
 The second inscription, which is d. rectlv under the general caution, reads:
 "General Franchet dEsperey, the Wrench commander in chief, ordered his troops to drive the Germans out of Serbia through this tunnel"
 ,haa1rnnron nndOllhte edlY felt the nu-
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-26

Hub Bollinger has taken charge of Hubbert's tailor shop, and is prepared to attend to your wants. l-tf
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-26

initiation of his position, for he point ed to the tablets at the entrance of the tunnel and engaged his officers in conversation on the subject
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-26

Congoleum Rugs, suitable for every room in your house, can be found at the Northwestern Hardware Go.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-26

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-30

The following casualties are re-
OF the American expeditionary
forces. Wounded severely, $50; total.
$50
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-30
SETTLEMENT OF
WAR CONTRACTS
Discussion of Amendments
and Hitchcock Substitute
Prevents Vote.
WASHINGTON.

WAS9INGT0N. Jan. sO.-Pro-
longed discussion OF amendments
and OF the Hitchcock substitute pre-
vented the senate "Wednesday from
reaching final vote on the military
committees bill 20 validate and per-
NIT the settlement OF informal war
contracts aggregating $3.50. 600. 600.
IN moving a recess. Sen. Chan. oer-
ialn' or Oregon. IN charge OF the
measure, announced that ne would
endeavor 10 keep the senate i'm ses-
sion tomorrow until the legislation
has been enacted.
During consideration Of the bin
today the senate tentatively adopted
an amendment by Sen. Henderson.
or Nevada. authorizing the secretary
OF the interior 20 adjust claims grow
ing out or the stimulation by the
government OF the production OF
minerals needed I'm the prosecution
fthe war. Another amendment By
Sen. Mcclellan. of Tennessee. requir-
ing the war department 20 furnish
congress the names OF the cOntrac-
tors whose claims were adjusted
and the amounts involved was
adopted. a to 70.
The senate rejected. - 10 10. an
amendment by Sen. Smith. OF Ari-
iona. which would have prohibited
the importation Of Egyptian long
staple cotton for six months after
the bill becomes a low Sen Smith
said the purpose was 10 protect the
American growers OF this grade of
cotton who had increased their asxs-
age during the war at the request
OF the government
Under the Hitchcock substitute.
which il is planned to dispose OF
soon after the senate meets tomor-
row. claims growing out Of the can
collation. OF war contracts would be
adjusted by "A commission composed
OF a representative OF the war de-
partment. the deartment OF Justice
and the business interests OF the
country. In urging it's adoption to-
day. Sen. Hitchcock said he thought
the adjustments should be made by
disinterested parties and declared
that the committee bill would auth
OriZe the secretary Of war 10 vail
date war contracts made even the
day before the armistice was signed
and upon which not dollar had
been spent.
Sen. Chamberlain denied that the
measure would permit such proce-
dure and declared that if the secre-
tary OF war or any of his subordi-
mates did such a thing they should
be impeached
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-30

DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN
ACTION.
PRIVATES.
Martin y. Dentel, Lulu. Mich.
Frank d. O'Hara, Ann Arbor, Mich.
WOUNDED degree Undetermined i.
Pvt T. Wade, ir., Fennville, Mich.
SICK IN HOSPITAL.
previously Reported Missing)
PRINATES.
Fenton NJ. Aldrich, Vernon, Mich.
VIM. +. Gibbard, Clawson, Mich.
Francis r. Haines, Detroit. Mich.
PRESENT FOR DUTY.
previously Reported Missing)
PRIVATES.
Edw. Schuster, Detroit, Mich.
Henry II. TONNES, Evansville, Ind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-30
Distillers Claim
Ratification
Not Binding

NEW YORK. Jan so.-The ace
tion today OF Frank T.. polk. actin-
secretary OF state. In formally pro-
claiming ratification of the prohiu
ton amendment 10 The federal con
stitution Is not yet binding. accord
ing 10 "a contention contained in a
statement issued tonight by an eN-
ccutive committee representing che
Disuuers' Association Of America at
the close OF a two-davs conlerente
here.
OF the - states whose legisla-
lures have acted on the amendment.
the constitutions Of % the distil-
lers claimed. contain a referendum
provision which expressly provide
that no action OF the Legislature be-
comes effective until 90 DAYS after
adjournment If during these $50
days five OF six percent Of the vot-
ers petition for a referendum the
action of the legislature must Poe
submitted 10 The people
or these p states. the committee
added. the legislatures OF IA are
still in session, and the 90 days il
which to petition for q referendum
have not begun 20 rum" The com
mittee announced that immediata
steps would be taken 20 have a reg
erendm invoked in these "a states
and probably in others
Action in these IA states Dr. MOI
final until the people have had an
opportunity 10 act the disrillers de-
clared. Considering only these
states and deductin- them from the
A. whose legislatures have acted.
the committee said. showed that THE
"drys" have captured only 2S
states. or eight less Than the thre.
fourth required.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-30
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-30
R. R. ADMINISTRATION
REPORTS EXPENDITURES

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30-AbOut
s3OO.OOO,OOO will be spent by rail-
roads this year for extensions and
improvements, and 100000. 900 for
new cars and locomotives. according
10 preliminary plans Of the railroad
administration announced today by
Director General Hines. Much
greater capital expenditures will be
authorized, but indications now are
that the entire program cannot be
carried out before the end of the
year, and no improvements or pur-
chases OF equipment VIII be ordered
by the railroad administration with
out the approval OF the individual
railroad company.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-30
PRIVATES:

PRINATES:
David +. McFall, Holland. Mich.
Adolph Minakowski, Detroit
Mich.
Nelson Wright, Laporte. Ind.
SICK IN HOSPITAL previously re-
ported missing in action:
Pvt. VIM. Pohlkotte, Indianapolis
Ind.
RETURNED To DUTY previously
reported missing i'm action:
PRIvATES:
Charles Groves, Vincennes, Ind.
Boiche Pavleff, Gary, Ind.
ERRONEOUSLY REPORTED Sc
VERELY WOUNDED IN
ACTION:
Pvt. Fred r. Burow, Midland
Mich
troit, Mich.
Antonio Andoline, indianapolis,
nd
Marion c. Beecroft. Detroit, Mich
Wayde Hayes. indianapolis, Ind.
The following casualties are re-
ported by the commanding general
of the American expeditionary
forces: Killed in action. 80; died of
accident and other causes, 10: died
Of disease, so: wounded severely,
1875 Total 22S.
KILLED IN ACTION.
LIEUTENANT.
Earl +. Roberts. MUskegon, Mich.
PRIVATE.
Coy Dick. Indianapolis. Ind
DIED OF DISEASE.
LIEUTENANT.
LIewellyn r. Davies, Rochester.
Mich.
CORPORALS.
Elmer c. Landstrum. Justin. Mich.
Floyd ]. Pound, Terre Haute, Ind.
COOK
Charles F. Wiseman. Michigan.
City. Ind
PRINATES.
Noah r. Card, Daleville. Ind.
Otto VOgI. Saint Henry. Ind.
WOUNDED SFN ERELY.
PRIVATES.
Omar y. Beck, Butlerville, Ind.
Clair Collins, Ora, Ind
John Elicit Coatesville. Ind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-30
ROLL OF HONOR
Listing Men from Indiana and Michigan Casualty Lists

causes, 10: died Of disease. 46; miss
ing in action, As; total, 1913.
KILLED IN ACTION.
PRIVATES.
SIEVE Mikula, South Bend, Ind.
A. K. Thayer, Chesaning, Mich.
KILLED IN AEROPLANE ACCI-
DENT.
Pvt. II. II. Kuhn. Warsaw. Ind.
DIED OF DISEASE.
Cpl. RObt. Wagner. Lafayette. Ind.
Pvt. Benz. o. Bartholomew, Lapel,
Ind.
MISSING IN ACTION.
PRIVATES.
Harold II. Irving, Detroit, Mich.
G. G.. Pfeirrman, COldwater. Mich.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-30
DIED OF DISEASE.
previously Reported Missing i'm
ACtiOn).
WOUNDED IN ACTION.

Degree Undetermined previously
Reported Missing i'm Action).
SERGEANT.
William T.. Bartlett, Cooks Mich.
PRIVATES.
Andy T. Allen, Nassar. Mich.
Romeo Lefebvre, Three Rivers,
Mich.
Herman Roy. Hamtramck. Mich.
RETURNED TO DUTY.
previously Reported Missing i'm Ac-
toni.
PRIVATE.
William Bestervelt, Kalamazoo.
Mich
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-30

ERRONEOt SLY kEPOkIED
DIED OF DISEASE.
Pvt. John VI. Mccarthy, South
Bend, Ind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-30
MARINE CORPS CASUALTIES.

The following marine corps casual
ties are reported by the command
ing general of the American expe-
dictionary forces: Killed in action. 8;
died of wounds received in action. Z;
died of disease, 3: wounded in &C
ton, degree undetermined, 2:
wounded in action. slightly, 1 miss
ing in action, 4; total. 20.