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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-05-20
PARAGRAPHS
"A LITTLE NONSENSE NOW
AND THEN Is RELISHED BY
THE BEST OF MEN"

Every little auto
Has a number all its W
So by it's deeds and actions
Its owner may be known.
TIT
Although high prices are general,
it don't cost anything to be civil.
TIT
A man seeking a plumber always
seems to be mad at something or
other.
Getting down early is of less i'm
portance than what you do after you
arrive.
You can't expect a n~inety-cent col
lection when you preach a ten-cent
sermon.
You can't make Knox, Sherman,
Johnson or Bryan believe that silence
is golden.
TIT
Sometimes a girls clothes attract
attention, and at other times it is
the lack of them.
TIT
Folks don't make a noise like a
blowing whale every time they wash
their face, like some used to.
TT
Tho 41l f;D1o 1nx, -u~xk:-u
seems to have failed. Everything that
goes up no longer comes down.
TIT
Moreover, camouflage lis when a girl
piles a lot of stuff on her face to
make a complexion when there amt
my.
If you 60 far enough back, your
ancestors were savages, and possibly
yod aren't as civilized as you think
you are.
There is a lot of talk about fighting
he high cost of living, but it con-
-inues to occupy the first line
trenches.
TIT
An editor is a genius who will al
support his town and its best
interests. whether he can support
himself or not.
The average man is at a disadvant-
age. He has to obey the city laws,
he state laws, the federal laws and
ais wife's laws.
Paris and London are puzzled over
the attitude of the United States in
world affairs, but they can't be more
than we are.
Must Marriage Mar A Woman's
Nareer?" asks an exchange. No, in
Iced. When a woman begins to ca
she usually shucks all matri-
nonial impedimenta.
ftt
The man who looks like thirty
o can hardly be visible to
the naked eye. Time was when even
thirty cents might enable a man to
fill his vest pocket with something.
TIT
With the transportation lines Of the
country tied up for a single week,
would have to get out of
New York or starve. New York is
a great place, but the rest Of the
country is greater.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-05-20
TEN YEARS G.

A deal has just been closed where
by R. T. and Aaron Evans have dis
posed Of their holdings in the Mil
pitas Land and Livestock Company
to Curtner and Abel.
Donald Ferguson. mining man OF
Goldfeld, has purchased the five re-
naming claims of the Ohio mine at
Rebel Creek and contemplates the
erection of a 125-stamp mill.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-05-20
In Years Gone By
TAKEN FROM THE FILES
OF THE SILVER STATE
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

The European hotel in Railroad
street was opened yesterday By Bert
Klucny.
The woman suffrage movement in
this state has been started in dead
earnest, and it is expected that a
county central committee will soon
be organized in Humboldt county.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-05-20

Now that the prohibition amend
ment to the constitution has been
passed the Democratic politicians
want to make it an issue. This seems
to go right along with voting for
Andy Jackson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24
Methodist Church Notes.

To say that our last Sundays con-
gregations were pleasing would not
express our satisfaction. 1t is i'm
mensely gratifying to all the way
our morning congregation keeps
growing. Last Sunday morning all
were so delightfully."- surprised to
hear DR.: Parsons of Iowa City. sing
music; the rendition was exceptional
ly fine and artistic. Also Miss
Dorothy Hoffman surpassed ali
previous records and captivated the
whole audience with her solo THE
Better Day.
Next Sunday morning we shall
endeavor to make our service more
than attractive. even divine and in
spirational. Mrs. Guy. Stark will
S Siofn of fGsS anu by we Miss Mss Maurne
Merwin and Francis Cherrington. The
pastor will endeavor a special ser,
mon ON the theme, "The Mystic of
the Gallilean Hills.
Evening service at 500; if the
weather warns uD sufficiently it Will
be held on our beautiful lawn Just
west of the church. Lights will be
arranged amid the trees, and the
orchestra will play for our music. we
intend to carry out this plan OF serV-
ice through the summer, and trust
to make it very popular Remember
our special Arrangement for cars,
you will not need to unload your
party only the width of the sidewalk
between car-parking and the lawn
congregation.
Somewhere between fifteen or
twenty of our young ladies are at
the District Standard
Bearers Convention at Corydon, two
days of this week.
Please remember our Sunday
School picnic on FRIDAY this week.
All our scholars and adherents, in
Guiding the men must be present.
Gather at the church and we shall
leave at 1880 p. m. Special games
and amusement features will he dis
nlaved. We shall take care of the
little tots.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24
Christian Church Notes.

You are cordially invited to at
tend our regular services Lords day.
June q, 1920. Order of services
10 a. m. Bible school, Motto Every
member of the church and more
members of the Bible school" Do
not forget that Sunday is the Lord 5
day. Six days to labor, the Lord S
a day Of worship. Do not rob God
by using the day in an unholy way.
You are kindly urged to come to the
house of God Lords day and Wor-
ship Him in the beauty OF holiness.
1900 a. nj. remembering the Lord
in the Lords supper. 1870 a. m.
preaching. I p. IN. Christian En-
deavor, Leader Mrs. Minnie Ding
man. The Juniors will meet at the
same hour. Leader Bertha May Wal
lace. At 500 p. N. preaching. A
fine sermon will be given at this
hour.
Thursday evening at 500 p. m.
Prayer and Praise service. Scripture
lesson ! Sam. II chapter. Read this
chapter carefully and prayerfully
Remembering we are workers to-
gether with God Not shirkers, but
workers. Don't forget there is a diff
terence.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24
Presbyterian Church Notes.

The usual large audience listen
ed to a delightful musical program
last Sunday evening. The many
friends OF Miss Faye Rhoades es
peclally enjoved her solos. We are
always glad to have her return ant
renew Old acquaintances
Next Sunday we will have oul
usual preaching services. Morning
service at eleven. Evening service al
eight. There will be two stirring
sermons and good special music. L
the day is warm the men are invited
to leave their coats at home and be
comfortable.
Sunday school at ten. The boys
class is working hard for new at
tendance record. The primary class
was banner class last Sundy on &C
count of their promptness il attend
ance. Christian Endeavor at seven
Jack Ferren leader.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

BY producing S7,914,633 pounds
of butter, valued at $42, 969,2 83
Iowa in 1919, moved into second
place as butter-producing state. For
Iowa this is a decided increase OF
more than 3,000,O 600 pounds OVel
the production Of 1913 when $685.
404 pounds were mark eted. Dairy
products and dairy COWS are much in
demand in Iowa and the business is
booming, according to NJ. Morten-
son, head Of the dairy department
at Iowa State College. Never before
have dairy COWS been SO much de
,manded' says Mr.. Mortenson,' as
they are at present. With the in
crease in the values Of the land the
farmer is net content merely to
raise corn but wants something
where he can get ready mOnev
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Through the merger of all the
Extra churches into one .congrega-
ton, the Community church. as it is
now known, is possessed Of three
church buildings. The Christian
after; the Congregational church
will be used as a meeting place Tor
the Ladies' Aid society, and the
Methodist church will be devoted to
community meetings of any kind.
Church of Christ, has been employed
as assistant to the pastor of the Com
munity church, the Rev. Cas-. Henry,
and will return to Extra in Septem-
Der, after spending the summer in
California. He has one more year
to complete his college course at
Drake University. If possible to
find suitable man for the position,
the church will secure an athletic
director.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Did you ever count the words in
column of ordinary newspaper
print. There are about two thous-
and words in column. Suppose
you sit down and write thousand
words on some subject, and then
another thousand on another sub
ject until you! have written eight or
right easy. Keep that gait up. for
a month. Then chase a local item
all over town, and after you have
gotten the facts all right condense
them in a few lines-an hours work
that can be read in few seconds.
Do this for a dozen items that seem
insignificant after they are printed,
but which you know are Important,
and then have the items criticised
and inaccuracies pointed out to, you
when it is too late to correct them.
O YES, it is easy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Mrs. Geo. L. Jackson, of Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma, who had been visit
ing with relatives in Ohio, came
Tuesday noon for few days visit at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Matter
Osborn, in this city. She will join
Mr.. Jackson in a few days at Kan
sas City, and they go to Denver,
Colorado. for two months, then to
Pueblo, Colorado, for the next two
months, Mr.. Jackson being connect
ed with the sales department Of a
big truck company.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24
Brethren Church Notes.

Sunday school at 9:45 followed by
preaching services at u. Christian
Endeayor at 1880 followed by even
ing services at $40. Prayer meeting
on Thursday night at the church at
S o'clock. The semi-annual love
FEAST was held at the Leon church on
Sunday night with fair attendance
Services at Union Chapel on next
Sunday afternoon at $3.50 following
the Sunday school at 2:30.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Leighton Rhodes, who had been
connected with the Iowa State Col
lege at Ames, for the past seven
years, resigned his position at that
institution the first of June. On
Monday of this week he went to work
for the Cedar Rapids Building Com
pany of Cedar Rapids AZ branch
manager and will be stationed at
Hayfield, Iowa. By this change Mr..
portunities. Chronicle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24
t'fi5J Ssf" i:. ;T.f,.
TusIscc9o baptist Church Notes.

In the absence Of Rev. Vanderpooi,
the laymen Of Grand River and
Pleasant Valley church viii have
charge OF the service Sunday, June
18th, at ) 2. m.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Mrs. Earl Allen, of Spirit Lake,
Iowa, who had been visiting a lew
Arthur Forbes, in this city, went to
kellerton Saturday to visit a few
days with relatives and friends in
that vicinity. Mrs. Allen will be
remembered as Mss Mary EdGinS-
ton. her parents residing on a farm
southeast of Leon for number OF
years before going to Canada to make
their home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Or. John C. Parsons, of Geneseo
visit at the home of O. E. Hull. DR..
Parsons, who graduated this year
from the State University at Iowa
City, is on his way to San Francisco
where he has accepted an internship
at the San Francisco county hos
pital, in connection with the Uni
versity OF California, before de-
Gliding on location TO- engage in
practice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Wayne Greenwood, the little sou
of MI. and Mrs. G. c. Greenwood, CT
Akron, Mo-, was brought to the
Leon hospital Wednesday evening
and operated upon for appendicitis
The little fellow is making very
fine recONerY
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Judge Thomas Arthur, OF Logan,
Iowa, candidate for judge of the, su-
preme court on the republican ticket,
Judge Earl Peters Of Clarinda, and
attorney Bruce Flick, of Bedford,
were in Leon last Thursday doing a
little campaign work for Judge
Arthur. Judge Peters met a mum
Der of old boyhood friends while
here, as he was born and raised at
pleasanton, among others being
his first school teacher, DR.. O. W.
TOXWOrthy, of this city
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24
: Enthusiastically Seed. BiddisOn
Imp. Co.

ON commission, makes farm loans ON
approved security at the best rates,
and does q general real estate bust
ness. Has had 20 years experience
in the business. Office upstairs Mt
northwest corner Of Main and Com
mercjal streets Leon. Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

The Star understands that Forrest
terdent of the Promise City schools
the ensuing year. He had charge Of
this school two years ago and was
offered the school last year but refus-
ed it as he attended school at Iowa
City. FIe gets a big increase in sal
airy over two years ago.-Pleasanton
Star.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Brent Tye, who had been visiting
his PAL cnts, J. B. Tye and wife, at
the Sta,e Line Stock Farm, left Mon
day for Des Moines where he will at
tend ST MINER school. Brent will DE
superin tendent OF the lretOn school
again tie ensuing school year. He
gets a large raise i'll salary over last
year. leasanton Star
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

All accounts and vpast 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, 1920-06-24

For Salc----New Ford touring car
with starter, and good 1919 Ford
touring car without starter. Coins
away, VIII sell at a bargain.
Leland s. Hebener.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

DR.. G. II. MITCHELL mCtored t
Iowa CITY Sunday, where he VII
spend month taking a postgraduate
course at the State University. Mrs
Mitchell and little daughter vii
lDin him later a. iowa City and re
tNrn nome with hin.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

o. F. Eaton, of the Electric Shop,
went to Des Moines Monday where
he has the contract of doing big
job of electric wiring in the home
which Jas. F. Harvey recently pur-
chased in that city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Lost-A brown and white cameo
brooch, valued as an heirloom.
Liberal reward for return to Mrs.
Ralph McGinnls.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Il Claude Robinson, of Davis City
was in Leon Tuesday distributing
advertising matter for the Davis City
celebration which viii be held on
Monday. July 5th. and he personally
promises to see that everybody who
attends the Davis City celebration
has a good time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

For Sale-Pure bred coming
yearling Jersey bull calves and some
Jersey cows. Ralph Herrold, q
miles north Of Leon. Phone on Van
Vert llnG. 44tl.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

The news dispatches say we are
in for a sugar rationlng again, just
like we had during the war. Hotels
and restaurants viii dole out the
sugar as they see fit to conform to
the government regulations-but
they will charge just as much for
their food as if sugar was being
seryed--and, quite possibly, a little
bit more.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

DR.. Weber's glasses fit right, look
right and are right, call Saturday,
July 3, from 3 q. m. to , 2. m. at
Hotel Leon. Consul tation free.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Mrs. Lillian Clark, of Chicago, and
Alliance, Neb., who were visiting at
Ethe home of Mrs. Clark's father, w.
w. Craig, in this city, went to Des
-Moines Friday afternoon to attend
the biennial club convention a few
DAYS and visit with friends -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Mr.. and Mrs. G. ". Hazedrigg, OF
Marceline, Mo-, spent several days
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. S.
Jones in this city last week, Mrs.
Hazelrigg being Mrs. Jones youngest
sister. They started for home in
their car Friday morning, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jones accompanying them as
far as Bethany, Mo-, where they en-
joyed fine picnic breakfast.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

g. One serious drawback of being a
favorite son is the certainty of gong
back into the darkness Of eclipse at
ter the campaign is over.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Lost-On the jefferson highway
two miles north OF Leon, a tire ring
fer auto wheel. Finder please re-
turn to The Reporter Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Poland China Hogs For Sale
Young stock for sale at all times.
Write or phone Eugene Massey,
Garden Grove. ~ RI
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

For Rent-Several good farms.
Want men with plenty of help. nave
one farm of 24O acres, with lots of
good farm land. See me quick. C.
NJ. Axes, 81,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

For -sa1e-Six young COWS, all Civ
ing milk. j. NJ. Piercy, Lamont,
Iowa. Phone kellertOn. 46-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Order cut flowers and floral de-
signs from 0. e. Hull, local agent Of
porter Office. Orders sent by phone
or all, but order 40 early - pos.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24
Will press your suit any hour you
say. Leon Laundry.

Typewriter ribbons, all kinds, for
sale at Johnston's Jewelry Store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Pasture--Have 60 acres of past
ure for rent, or will take in stock by
the head. Floyd Powers, Van Vert,
Iowa 37-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

For Sale--My Ford Coupe. J
Wesley Chew.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Eggs-White Pekin duck, 75c per
setting. Ralph Phipps, Decatur. 34-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Good service and guaranteed work
is cur motto in our repair depart
ment. Johnston's JeWelry Store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

For Sale-Pure bred yearling
Angus bulls. l.. G. Oyerholtzer,
Van Vert 43-4t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Lost-Friday, June IS, leather
watch fob with gold monogram 0. F.
E. Please return to O. F. Eaton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Found-A Yale key. Get it at The
Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

For wedding presents and birth
day presents, see our line. Johnston S
JeWelry Store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Look Here-Some Leon residences
and two farms for sale on good
terms. Jap Cesler. 3-St
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

County treasurer J. Wesley Chew
last week purchased the residence
property in east Leon known as the
John Norton place, from the Ex-
change National Bank, the con-
sideration being S2,75e. Mr.. Chew
has secured very nice modern home
and will become resident of Leon,
moving from his farm two miles
southwest of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Dynamite for Sale-Slade En-
gineering Co. 41-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Force your late planted corn with
high grade fertilizer and beat the
early frosts. Slade Engineering
co 41-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Bring your watch, and jeWelry re-
pairing to JohnstonNs JeWelry Store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

For Sale-Set of concord harness
a Wate four leather collars: S. R.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Mrs. Nit Manchester, of just
south of Leon, was operated upon
at the Leon hospital Tuesday, and
is getting along very nicely which
will be good news to her many
friends
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Rev. A. e. Jervis,. Will Kimport,
Walter Evans and Ray Waters with
Col. C. F. McWhinney, the Dodge
dealer at Lamont as chaperone, left
Monday night for Chicago and will
Dodge cars for J. r.. Bowsher, the
Leon dealer. 1t is impossible to
secure railroad cars to ship autos,
SO Mr.. Bowsher had these cars ship
ped BY boat to Chicago and will
drive them through to Leon from
that city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

For Sale-Y earling Pedigreed Poll
Angus bulls. George w. Baker. 44-4t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Will press your suit any hour you
say. Leon Laundry:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

Will press your suit any hour 20,
say. Leon Laundry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

See Smith & DeKalb who sell or
trade Red River Valley lands. One
fare for the round trip every Satur.
day. Call or write us at either Van
Vert or DeKalb, Iowa. Smith 4
Dekalb. 13.tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-06-24

For Sale-Case separator and
Avery engine in running order.
Separator almost new. Will sell
either one or both. d. B. Bright.
Grand River, Iowa. 44-6t.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-08
ENUMERATOR FOUND,
CENSUS COMPLETED

The census of the District is now
complete. The lone enumerator
whose delinquency has disturbed cenr
sus officials in the District for sew
eral days, yesterday delivered his
portfolio to the supervisors Office.
The enumerator called up Yesterday
morning and promised to deliver his
portfolio by nightfall Closing time
came and the portforlio had not ap-
peared. The officials wearied of empty
promises. They sent a nan to the
enumerator's house with instructions
to stay until the enumerator ap-
peared. He was successful in his
quest.
The work of checking up discrep-
ancies stin goes on. Less than fifty
portfolios are to be completed, and
it is expected the last portfolio wilI
be in the hands of the Director of
the Census Tuesday.
officials stated yesterday that the
census Of every city in. the country
is practically complete. Washington
leads in number of portfolios actually
delivered to the bureau.
The Washington herald., 1920-02-08
CABINET
TO HEAD OIL
COMPANY
F. K. Lanes Resignation
Accepted by Wilson Ef-
fective March |.

The resignation OF Franklin K. Lane
as Secretary OF the Interior has been
accepted by President Wilson, and
will be effective March 1. 1t was
learned at the White House yester-
day.
Several months ago NIr. Lane an
nounced his intention Of resignins.
but said that he would not send a
formal letter TO the President until
the Presidents health was consider
ably improved. Mr.. Lane visited the
White House yesterday. and carried
with him. it is understood. his formal
letter of resignation.
When Mr.. Lane steps out of office
the President will be called upon to
name a new Cabinet member for the
third time in the past three months.
He has already named Secretary of
Agriculture Houston as the new Sec
retary of the Treasury, to succeed
Carter Glass, and Edwin T. Meredith.
of Iowa. as the new Secretary of Ag-
riculture to succeed Mr.. Houston.
Postmaster General Burleson and Sec
retaries Daniels and Wilson are the
only three remaining members of the
Presidents Cabinet who have been
with him throughout his entire ad-
ministration.
Mr.. Lane will soon take a. position
with a large oil corporation. 1t is re-
ported that he will become the pres
ident of the Sinclair Oil Company. His
reasons for leaving the service of the
government are known to be the same
as those actuating former Secretary
of the Treasury McAdoo. The latter
was unable to support mis- family on
the salary of Cabinet officer, which
is $1,000 a year
Mr.. Lanes residence is in San Fran
cisco.
Mr.. Lane is one of the best-liked
men in the Presidents official fam
lily. and under his tutelage the De-
partment of the Interior has deveI-
oped many projects of great value to
the nation.