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Morris tribune., 1920-02-20
Harry LADDERS Greed

We taught to love each other. How you love
your fellow man if you don't know him? If only
knew each other would understand each
and then would love each other better Listen Listen
Men longer say that the birth, the life, the
crucixion, and the death the of the
don't them He made the supreme sacrifice that
men might have life. Possibly couldn't understand
full significance few years ago; but do My
laddie, only BARN. laid down his life for his fellows
He made the supreme sacrifice Thousands of other
parents, like Annie and mysteIf have their Geth-
semane. My boy, John, lies the hillside beyond
Hamel in Picardy where he fell 1 have stood by his
grave He ALL
"No, will not bring him home Scotland He
will lie there till the final review, with the he led
Near him. in grave, there buried eghtytwo
of the Kings Rifles. John captain of company
of Argyll and Sutherland Highanders. Before war
he lieutenant in the Territorias was at his
studies at Cambridge when the call service
was wounded three times When he recovered from
the third wound he offered place in the War Office
at the front. My lads know trust me-" He was
through the heart.
Am I Scotch Presbyterian? Yes but at the
front, in France got vision of life and what
means 1t service-service for Others l am for
the simple religion of Jesus Christ no man nor
creed to come between and my Cod We have too
many creeds. We much heed doctrines and
creeds that sometimes think forget God. We are
all serving under the Great Commander, and all
marching forward and upward toward the destin
alton Let's get thinking that particular
is the only religion that has Gods approval. day
has for the wipng out of religious intolerance
animosities Literary Digest.
Morris tribune., 1920-02-20
WHY POLITICS ARE DIRTY

Gunnar Bjornson of the Minneota Mascot, who ap-
to be hitting his old stride and getting back
his philosopher extraordinary and preacher phen
ipotentiary of the editorial bunch has this time
ment:
"Politics have been made thing apart in this
country
"a feeling has grown up that may do things
in politics that they have right do in other matters
They call it practical politics.
THE fact is that these things merely practical
dishonesty.
why should a be permitted to in
politics that he would not be permitted to in other
affairs of life?
Juggling facts, lying about and measures,
stealing the good that have given lifetime
acquire, these things too often condoned, and
pass with the expression: That's be expected in
politics, it's part of the game
THAT philosophy in false as Hades
"There can't anything be right in politics that is
wrong in other affairs of men.
And the public to blame for this double stand
ard.
LAS long the people condone wrong in the name
of practical politics. just so long will have the
questionable and the dirty with us in politics.
Morris tribune., 1920-02-20
IT HAS PASSED

Into the best little city in the United States some
three months ago came He found the men and
of that city living together in mutual confidence
and respect having lately passed thru period of
mon and community endeavor in which each had SO
shared common duties, common fears and common sor-
that each had learned respect for his neigh
Dor, and cordially had sprung between those who
before had been disant. The of good feeling was
the frequent subject of comment and congratulations
Into such city came and for period he
remained and pursued his calling He left that city with
friendships shattered and old friendships chilled
with neighbor set against neighbour with the ready
pricked to hear the suspicious report, with schsm,
quarreling bickering backbtng, suspicion and hate
rampant and all manner of uncharitabeness.
And the law of evoked, with complaint,
and answer and injunction, and retracton and recall
According the ordinances and the statutes the court
JUSTICE and according to the provisions of the
charter the people rendered their Judgment
And it has passed.
And now let the better law-the best
law for citizen neghbor and friend, and whatsoever
would that should do unto you, do also unto
them"
Morris tribune., 1920-02-20

Before someone suggested Mr. Hoover for the presi-
dency there nothing but praise press and on
the lips of the people organized
relief executed by him war-devased countries
No had he entered the political lmeght than
the scandaEmongers got busy attaching his character
his business integrity and his political honesty
hear that he has stolen big slice of relief
funds defrauded his friends neglected family
Nobody for office without being proven a rene
gade and horsethief.- Hutchinson Leader.
Morris tribune., 1920-02-20

Some real troubles in law enforcement confront us.
by automobile magazine that they are going to
build fivver aeroplane that will sell $500 and
become the popular conveyance for visiting round
when traffic in the sky gets heavy, what's done
with the fellow who gets careless drops you
a height of a thousand feet so?
Morris tribune., 1920-02-20

Sam Y. Gordon announces that he has filed for the
Republican nomination for secretary of state subject to
the will of the delegate convention
the of recommending candidates to state primary
in June. Count us for Sam Mr. Gordon served as
lieutenant during 1911 and 1912 the
best president of the within the memory the
present generation More recently he has been serving
state expert printer.
Morris tribune., 1920-02-20

The newspaper smothering law of North Dakota
has been declared unconstitutional by district
judge but doubts what the decision will be when
the North Dakota supreme court get to it, The work of
killing off the Independent newspapers in North Dakota
may be slightly delayed, but free press the
Partisan League cannot live in the same state
Morris tribune., 1920-02-20
Anneals to All Glasses

Labor, farmers and automobile owners for the
Babcock amendment it will produce real good for
each class according Senator L. H Nord secretary of
the Minnesota Highway Improvement association This
the word that brought to the St. Paul headquarters
the result of meetings that being held
Morris tribune., 1920-02-20

Robert w. Hargadine, formerly state fire marshal
and more recently secretary of the America First Assoca
tion has filed for the Democratic nomination govern
or Hargadne would be a great improvement any
man Towney might select the Republican nominee.
Morris tribune., 1920-02-20

In straw vote of editors, members the legisla-
ture and state officials taken by the St. Paul Pioneer
Press Wood has heavy lead all other aspirans
for the Republican nomination. while received
comfortable plurality of the Democratic votes
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08
Original Notice.

Myrtle NJ. Johnston and Gilbert
Johnston. her husband, Plaintiff,
Flora r. Smith, Robert L. Smith,
Tillman J. Smith, Cora Smith, his
wife; Msrgar,e 9t L. h Brazelf h%sh, ana
George ; ". Smith and Ora Smith,
his wife; Nellie Smith and Robert
L. Smith, administrator.
Defendants.
In the District Court of Decatur
county; q Iowa, February Term A.
f. f, SAID aydoi DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby notified that on
or before the Sth day of January
A. D., 1920, there will be on file in
the office of the Clerk of the District
Court of Decatur county, Iowa, the
petition of the plaintiff aforesaid,
praying for the partition and sale Of
the following described real estate
eelonging to o. the oo est estate Of Of , VIM
deceased to-wit, the SW Quarter of
the NV Quarter; the SW Quarter OF
the NE Quarter and the N one-half
of the SW Quarter of Sec. IS, town
ship 6S, Range 25, Decatur county,
Iowa, and alleging as grounds there
for that the plaintiff Myrtle I'M M
l.. Smith, Tillman J. Smith, Mar
garet l.. Brazelton, George W. Smith
and Nellie Smith are each entitled
! to an undivided one-ninth of said
real estate and that the defendant
Flora r.. Smith, widow of VIM
Smith, deceased, is entitled to an
undivided one-third of said real es-
tate; that said shares be confirmed
and said real estate partitioned,
and that a sale of said Premises be
ordered and division of the pro-
ceeds made among the plaintiffs
and defendants according to their
respective shares; that statutory at
torney's fees be allowed for plain
tiffs' attorneys and be made lien
upon the respective shares of the
parties in proportion to their in
terests and for costs and for general
equitable relief. For full and COM
plete statement of plaintiffs cause
of action see petition when on file
You are also notified that unless
YOU appear thereto and defend he
fore noon of the second day of the
term of said District Court of Deca-
tur county, to be held on the 9th
day Of February A. D., 1920, de-
fault will be entered against you and
judgment rendered thereon
McGinnis & McGinnis.
22-4t Attorneys for plaintiffs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08
Florence Ethel Pelgh.

The community and town extends
sympathy to the bereaved home of
Mr.. Charles Peugh, the grim mes
senger visited them during the fes-
tive season and took away the
Florence Ethel Peugh was born
on the Peugh farm five miles north
of Leon, on August 10, 1892 Her
mother died when she was a small
girl, and it is fact worthy to OBJ
serve that mother and daughter
each passed away in their twenty
good health, tho she was crippled in
She was taken iii on December 24th.
The. doctor was called twice on
Christmas day and her condition
was realized to be exceedingly SER
ious, very. slight hopes only being
entertained for her recovery. She
suffered intensely, but was ex-
ceptionally brave, and as one close
a smile, and died with smile On
January 1st, 1920, she passed away
to the church triumphant where low
ed ones awaited her upon the celes-
tial shore, aged ~ years, months.
and days. She experienced the
call of the Savior to her soul during
years ago, and Immediately joined
membership in the NJ E. church.
and was faithful to all her VOWS.
She leaves her father as chief
mourner, also many relatives and
host of friends. Blessed are the
dead who die in the Lord. The
funeral services We're conducted by
her pastor Rev. Jervis at the home
The whole community attended and
paid their respects, the interment
was made in the johnson cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08
READY TO GIVE UP BUT NOW
WE'LL.
Burlington Woman Says She Never
Intends To BE Without Tanlac.

According to the testimony of the
multiplied thousands who have used
it, there is nothing more invigorat-
ing than Tanlac to persons suffer-
ing from the after effects of. grippe,
influenza operations, typhoid and
down condition from any cause.
Among the many Iowa people
who have realized the remarkable
powers of the medicine is Mrs.
Leota Dougherty of 1870 South 5th
Street, Burlington, who recently
said:
II have suffered almost con-
tinually for the past six years from
stomach trouble, disordered kid
neys, nervousness and general
rundown condition. l could not
eat without suffering afterwards
with indigestion, my kidneys bother
ed me constantly, and my nerves
h Merd aIeep at z nght or get co any
rest or comfort at any time.
"As l said, this had been my
awful condition for six years, fol-
lowing an operation for appendi
citis, and nothing ever helped me.
In fact, my suffering became more
Snd more and eefn ana weaken n
began taking Tanlac. But it GER
tainly is wonderful how quickly
felt better and commenced to regain
my lost weight and strength after
starting on this medicine. | have
taken six bottles now and am eating
just anything l want without a pain
or an uncomfortable feeling after
wards. My kidneys never bother
me any more either and my nerves
are perfectly calm and steady. l am
now feeling better than l have in
years and have also gained ten
pounds in weight. Tanlac certainly
always keep bottle handy. 1t has
restored my health when l was all
out of heart, thought nothing could
help me, and l will praise it is long
as I live"
Tanlac is sold in Leon by e. E.
Bell, in Lamont by J. F. Tones, in
Grand River by Fred Bone
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08
Edge-Lantz.

Two of Clarke county's splendid
young people made their way to
the city Christmas morning where
P. G. Dennis united them in the holy
bonds of matrimony at eight thirty
O'Clock at the Christian parsonage.
The contracting parties were Mr..
R. A. Edge and Miss Christa A.
Lantz, both of Van Vert, Iowa.
These young people are widely
known in the social circles of that
place and have a host of friends
who will join with them in mailing
life happy: They were accompanied
by E. H. Gill and Atha Briner.
Both are splendid personalities
and merit the very best that life and
association can give. The future
holds for them many charms with
such love. Christmas day will mean
much to them as it was upon this
day year ago the groom left France
for the U. S. A. with his company
of the A. E. F. 1t is also the
birthday of the bride.
The happy couple will make their
home on farm one mile east of
Van Vert after March 1st.-Osceola
Sentinel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08
Gander Fights Boys.

Much amusement was caused on
the day before Christmas by the
comic antics of two local youngsters.
Mnk" talbot and Emmett Fitzger-
aid, in their efforts to catch a gan
Christmas dinner. The gander re-
fused to be caught and determined
to fight. gave battle to the Young
sters The boys withstood his at
tacks for moment but the gander,
getting holder, charged and the two
young chaps were soon sprawled
out on the ground. They were
beaten to a frazzle while the crowd
with mirth and merriment, enjoy
ed the sight immensely. Help had
to be called to assist the badly
frightened youngsters to make
their getaWay.-Osceola Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

yourself, your husband or wife as
the case may be or your son or
daughter can cast the vote. at your
farm, but no proxies will be hon
ored. Plan to be present.
We have arranged to have a repre-
sentative of the agricultural engin-
eering department with US for Jan.
uary 2Sth, goth, and 30th and if
you have some problem pertaining
to farm building plans, soil, erosion,
sewerage disposal, water system,
drains, tiles, farm shops, drainage
districts or kindred subjects arrange
for a demonstration at your farm
making a date for the week. 1t will
cost YOU nothing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08
la OF gain.
tfb)--Exhibit.
Ic)-Record.
,(d)-StOry.
t{e)-Cost of gain.

te)-Cost of gain.
f)-Total number OF points.
1t will probably De OF some little
interest to some to know just how
the winner was figured in this con-
test so we are giving the rules in as
few words as possible below:
LIST, Rate of gain 40 per cent:
Take the average gain for the coun-
II membership finishing the project.
Figure the number above or below
for each individual.
End, Exhibit. 40 per cent; In
counties holding no show, grade this
way, rate of gain 60 per cent story
40 per cent, records 10 per cent, and
srd, Records, 5 per cent.
4th Story, 5 per cent.
5th, Cost of gain 10 per cent:
Take the average cost of gain for
all members and allow perfect
score, for all those who produced
within 2 cents per pound or I'M
der the average cost.
The average cost OF gain for the
county was 1926 cents per pound,
and the average daily gain was
1-1O9 pounds per day.
There was 716 pounds of pork
produced by the five members at a
cost of $8O.S4 and taking all the
pigs Of the five members they netted
-
$l6.43. or an average of 1926 per
pig. The largest profit on any one
pig fed being $3.50 and the largest
loss being $3.O3.
This was a very creditable show
ing indeed taking into consideration
on high priced foods and had to
take a. price for their pigs when
ready for market that was material
~ lower than when they bought
their pigs in the spring.
The winner Master Aubrey Spray
vii receive a free trip to Ames to
fne short course to be- held on
with ali expenses paid. Surely this
was worth. the effort he put forth
and l wish to commend the other
members of the club who did not
win and ask that you all enlist next
year for we will have the county
fair to show your pigs at, will have
and then you will have two chances
for to win one in the county and one
in the state contest.
Would like to have number of
boys and girls between the ages of
10 and 19 to enroll in the calf club
work just now There will be some
next year at the county fair and
probably calf club sale will be held
ut the conclusion so you can clean up
some good money on the proposition.
Write the county agent if interested
and get the particulars. Perhaps
some plan may be devised to finance
the proposition if you wish to enter
and do not have the ready cash to
help yourself. The county agent
will also undertake to find you a
calf to your liking if you do not
have one already.
To all farm bureau members we
wish to say that the annual meeting
will be held at Leon on January
18th, 1920 at 100 o'clock p. m. the
purposes of this meeting will be to
elect officers for the ensuing year
and every member has a vote. Art
icle eight of the bylaws will also
come up for amendment and either
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08
Farm Bureau Notes.

Held a series of two income tax
and farm management short courses
the past week that was very poorly
attended but those who did attend
were very much interested IN the
work. One was held at Lamont and
come tax blanks will not be cut
until after the state meeting at
iowa City en- 9th, 18th and 8th of
January when all the field men in
the revenue work and all the bank
ers from over the state will hold an
the new blanks will be made up to
suit conditions. There is every evil
dence pointing to the fact that all
those who will be required to make
it out on the inventory basis: There
lis one point that you must be very
sure on and that is if you have
made out your return on a cash
year you must have the consent OF
Louis Murphy, internal revenue col
lector, Dubuque, Iowa, to make the
change to inventory basis this year.
tThis is providing you wish to
change your way of reporting. and
the point we wish to impress is re-
port the same way as you did last
change or the law makes it obliga-
tory to report on the inventory basis
after the changes have been made
ut the conference:) There, was not
enough interest shown at the short
courses held in the county to war
rant further study of the matter
and it will be dropped for the pres
ent at least.
We beg to announce this week
the names OF. the. five highest in
number of points in the pig contest
which closed Oct. 1st, 1919.
We are only announcing the
names of the five highest for the
reason that only the highest men,
beers in number of points made will
be adjudged the winner Of the con-
test and the other members were so
low that their names will not be
mentioned but hope to have them or
some of them to enlist in the work
next year The names and their
standings are given below:
Name and Address.
4. Aubrey Spray, Grand River.
2. Gerald Spray, Grand River.
8. KOnrad Dvorak, Davis City.
4. Imogene Hardin, Lineville.
r. Lawrence DunahOe, Davis City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Flerce'S FaVOTlCe
Prescription: l
was nearing mid
die life when my
last child came
and my health
was miserable. l
had continuous
pain in my right
side. l took nine
bottles of Favor
lite Prescription
and can truly say
that l suffered the
loasf. and NV
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Kidney weakness, bladder trou-
bles and digestive disorders are all!
within the curative power Of
Prickly Ash Bitters AS tonic for
the kidneys and urinary organs it
has proved it's value. Price S125
per bottle. E. E.. Bell, Special
Agent
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

A man usually takes day off on
his birthday, but woman past
thirty knocks off couple years,
Many a man spends half the time
anticipating tomorrow, and the
other half regretting yesterday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Some people are like antique
eggs; the better you get acquainted
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

Every woman expects more than
she gets, and most of them are en-
titled to more than that.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

It's trying to make other people
think we are rich that keeps a
whole lot of people poor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08
TellAll TheWorld
.sPAIN IN MY SIDE"

Davenport, Iowa:-"I wish could tell
all the world how much owe to DR..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

No man can hedge the way up for
you and me. We have a monopoly
on that ourselves.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

A superstitious individual says il
is a bad sign to write another mans
name on a note.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-08

health afterwards was better than it had
ever been before. Going thru the critical
time Of Life l depended solely upon
'Favorite Prescription to keep me well
and strong, and it did not fail me. /
had none Of the distressing symptoms
most women have at this period, such as
heat flashes and dizzy spells. ] came
thru in excellent health and am still just
as strong and well as was thirty years
ago, thanks to this best Of medicines. Dr..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. "-MRs.
ALICE VAN ARNAM, l7O5 W. 4th st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-31

Of the Arson Village Station on the
line Of the Maine Central Railroad,
and has become satisfied that suf-
ficient grounds exist to warrant Il
formal public hearing being ordered
as to the closing of the station.
1T is alleged that from and after
the time Of the closing of the sta
tion,". say the commissioners, mo
freight, except in carload lots will be
shipped to or from the station. and
that freight in less than carloads lots
will be received at some station other
than the one at Arson Village, and
that the sale Of tickets in passenger
service at the Arson Village Station
will, after such closing, be discon-
tinueG.
1T is further alleged that as a re-
suit of the closing Of the station the
service of the railroad company to the
patrons thereof in connection with
the Arson Village Station will be
greatly curtaiIed and rendered of no
value or usefulness.
'In the meantime and until turtle
order the Maine Central Railroad
Company is TO continue the main
tenance and operation Of the station