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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
PER TON MILE REV
ENUES SHOW GAINS.
Passenger Receipts also Larger Than
for 1914.

Some interesting figures relative
to the increases in the average, rail-
road receipts per ton mile ind per
passenger mile during the last year,
as compared with 1914, and with
intermediate periods, are announced
by Walker D. Hines, director-gener,al
Of railroads They indicate the
steady Improvement in railroad con-
ditions under the control OF the U.
S. Railroad Administration.
For instance, the per cent OF in
crease in the average revenue per
ton mile for the nine months tended
September 80, 1919, compared with
the year ended June 80, 1914, was
only 1878 per cent, and the cor
revenue per passenger mile was
27.9 per cent. 1t is apparent, there
fore, that so far as transportation
rates are concerned, the increase has
been very much less than the in
creased operating cost which the
railroads, along with other Industrial
enterprises, have had to meet, and
other than transportation which go
to make up the cost of living. For
instance, the percentage OF increase
in retail food prices for the nine
months from January to september,
inclusive, of 1919, as compared with
the same months OF 1914, was SO.9
per cent.
The average per ton mile and per
passenger mile for the five months
ended May 81, 1918, which was
TAG and .2,144 respectively, was on
the basis of rates just prior to a
general increase estimated at ap-
proximately 25 per cent. The in
crease for the same period OF 1919,
as compared with 1918, was 81 2
per cent in freight service and i 80
per cent in passenger service, the
total average revenue per ton mile
for the 1919 period being .97y and
passenger mile .2,540, both in cents.
AS the amount of freight revenue is
about three times as great as that
derived from passenger traffic this
increase would represent weighted
average increase of approximately 2S
per cent in freight and passenger
revenue.
For the months ended Septem-
Der 80, 1919, the average revenue
Der ton mile was .967 and per pas
senger mile .2,52S. These totals
are slightly less than for the five
months ended May 81, 1919. due to
larger proportion Of traffic NOV
ing at lower rates. On the other
hand there was a decided increase
in the percentage for this period
over the same months in 1914, the
ton mile showing 1913 and the pass
enger mile 27.9 per cent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
THE RECORD STANDS.

A careful reading Of Admiral
Sims charges so far as published
shows that they run exclusively along
the line of alleged failure of the
Navy Department to cooperate fully
with the Allies during our particl-
patton in the. war. Charges SO
general and of such a character may
and doubtless should impress Con-
gress as worthy of most rigid in
Vestigation, says the New York
World. But they will fail to impress
the American public as either sensa-
tional or disturbing in the slightest
degree. This is because they tend
to impeach the general record OF
American naval cooperation in Win
ming the war, and that record is en-
tirely beyond impeachment. 1t is
known, it is internationally admit
ted, it is broadly established in
actual fact, it is as secure as the
past is secure.
When the record shows that our
naval cooperation made the block
ade Of Germany as perfect as any
thing Of the kind could possibly be;
when it shows that thereafter the
permanent hiding as against even oc-
casional forays; when it shows that
the tide of the submarine war turn
ed instantly and completely against
the Germans with that cooperation;
when it shows under convoy OF the
American Navy through enemy-ln-
tested seas the life of not a single
American soldier was lost amons
the many hundreds of thousands
transported across the Atlantic-no
amount of Congressional investiga-
ton can prove failure to cooperate
fully in the winning Of the war.
Knocking the navy or the army
for personal purposes, knocking
for professional purposes. knocking
for partisan purposes, is no\coubt to
be expected after a victorious war as
often in peace for no higher pur-
poses. Mistakes have almost neces-
sarily been made which none the
less may call for serious investiga-
ton, that the future may profit
from the past. But in the large
sense of naval cooperation probable
cause for Investigation has not been
shown and cannot be shown. There
is the record, and it stands:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Original Notice.
Greaser, Plaintiff.

w. F. Greaser, Plaintiff,
Against
w. S. Brannaman, John Woodland,
Alpha Woodland, his wife, Clifford
Woodland and Madge Woodland, his
Defendants.
In the District Court of Decatur
County eya Iowa April Term A. D.
10 said Defendant, John Woodland.
is now on file in the office of the
Clerk of the District Court of Deca-
tur County, Iowa the petition Of the
plaintiff aforesaid, claiming of you
the sum of $698.91 Dollars as money
justly due from you, and the IN
terest theron at per cent from
the 9TH day of January A. D.. 1919,
for and on account itso OF amount nnta IT. cue 1he
defendants w. S. Brannaman ard
John Woodland, and that writ
of attachment issue against the
goods, rights, property and credits
Of the defendant John Woodland and
especially against the following des-
cribed real estate to-wit: The Sk
of the SW of the NE of Sec. go;
at the SW corner of the NE of the
SW Quarter running thence to the
River thence E 40 rods by way of the
channel of the river, thence N to the
middle of the E X of the SW, then 70
to the one-half mile line, thence
enough of the S side Of the NE OF
the SW to make in all 20 acres; also
commencing at the Sc corner OF the
Sc of the sW Of Sec; go " ~ inda
thence S 49R rods, thence e 10
rods tn a stone, thence S to the State
road. thence Sc on the line of said
road to the place of beginning, all
of the above described land being IN
Sec. 80, township 50, Range ~,
Decatur County Iowa; also the Ere
of the Sc of Sec.30, Township 69;
alleging as grounds therefor that
said land was conveyed to the de-
PENDANTS Alpha Woodland and Cliff
ford Woodland for the express pur-
pose and with the intent OF wrong
ing, cheating and defrauding the
creditors of the said John Woodland,
defendant, and especially the plain
tiff, and that the said John Woodland
has absconded so that the ordinary
also asking that the deeds conveying
the above described lands to the
defendants Alpha Woodland and
Clifford Woodland be set aside, can
celled and held for naught, and that
execution issue against the same for
the amount of said judgment with
interest and costs, and that the
same be sold to satisfy said judy
ment, and for such other and
further relief as may be JUST and
equitable in the premises and for
! costs including statutory attorneys
fees for plaintiffs attorney. For
full and complete statement OF
plaintiffs cause of action see petit
ion.
You are Also notified that unless
you appear thereto and defend be-
fore noon of the second day Of the
term of said District Court Of Deca-
tur County, to be held on the 18th
day of April, A. D., 1920, de-
fault will be entered against you
and Judgment rendered theron.
McGinnis & McGinnis,
I26-4 Attorneys for Plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
THRIFT-AND FORESIGHT.

When he can find meat, the savage
eats until he is gorged-then he
sleeps-and then he starves between
times.
On the other hand the civilized
man lays up. In abundance, he pre-
pares against famine. tie pullus
barns and warehouses.
Thrift implies self-cOntrol. We are
masters of self, not slaves or sell.
Thrift implies self-respect. we 40
not wish to become a burden upon
others. Hence we lay up something
for our lean days.
Thrift means decency. The decent
portion of the race accent their due
responsibility, carry their share OF
the burdens, justify their existence
by cheerfully doing their part OF the
worlds work.
Thrift means patriotism:
Thrift means love of family.
Thrift means you are not bound
err. a sponge or a nuisance.
Thrift means using your strength
to protect your weakness. your
health to take care of your sickness
your fortune to protect against you1
misfortune.
Thrift means you are not ashamed
of your past; you are content Win
your present; and you are unatrald
of your future.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
WHAT WE ARE TO VOTE FOR.
Year 1920 Will BE Featured by Con-
ventions and Primary as Well
as General Election.

when do we vote, and what do
we vote for" is a question being
asked every day by returned soldiers
who are new voters, or who have lost
track of the political calendar IN
Iowa.
by many women voters.
This is presidential year, and at
the general election Nov. 2, Iowa
voters will cast their ballots for
president, for state officers, members
of congress, members of both houses
of the legislature, district judges in
some districts, some supreme court
judges and county offers, and one
United States senator.
The party candidates for presi-
dent and vice president will be nom
mated in June, the republican ticket
at Chicago, June s, and the demo
cratic ticket at San Francisco, June
%. Delegates from Iowa to
those conventions will be named
several weeks ahead. The county
conventions will elect delegates to
the state and congressional district
convention. Each state convention
will elect four delegates at large and
each congressional district conven-
ton will elect two district delegates
to the national convention. They
may be instructed for particular con-
didates if the convention desire. The
dates for these primaries and con-
ventions are to be fixed soon by the
party committees.
Iowa women will have vote in
November for president. II Sc states
have ratified the federal suffrage
amendment by November, they viii!
vote on all offices. If not, they will
vote only on president and ON school
and library officers.
Candidates for state offices, for
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Original Notice.

Musson Bros. Fred C. Musson and
F. r. Musson, Plaintiffs,
Against
w. S. Branhaman, John Woodland,
Alpha Woodard his wife, Clifford
Woodland and Madge Woodland, his
wife.
Defendants.
c sy6 Iowa April Term A. d.
To said Defendant: John Wood
ard.
You are hereby notified that there
is now on file in the office Of the
Clerk of the District Court of
Decatur County, Iowa, the petition
of the plaintiff aforesaid, claiming
of you the sum of S2040.00 Dollars
the interest thereon at per cent
from the 10th day of April A. d.
1919, for and on account of
amount due on the one promis-
sorry note of the defendants
W. S. Brannaman and John
Woodland, and that writ of
attachment issue against the
goods, rights, property and credits
Of the defendant John Woodland and
cribed real estate to-wit: The Sc
of the wv Of the NE of Sec. 30;
VIZ of Sc of Sec. 80: Commencing
at the SW corner of the NE of the
Sw Quarter running thence S to the
River thence e 40 rods by way of the
channel of the river, thence N to the
middle of the E u of the SW, then E
to the one-half mile line, thence
enough of the S side of the NE of
commencing at the SEcorner of the
Sc of the SW of Sec. 80. running
thence N 80 rods, thence w 40 rods,
thence 491a rods, thence E 10
rods to stone. thence > to the State
road. thence Sc on the line of said
road to the place of beginning, all
of the above described land being in
Sec. 80, township So, Range 26,
Decatur County Iowa; also the E1s
Range &c Decatur County. Iowa, and
alleging as grounds therefor that
said land was conveyed to the de-
PENDANTS Alpha Woodland and Cliff
ford Woodland for the express pur-
pose and with the intent of wrong
ing, cheating and defrauding the
creditors of the said John Woodland,
tiff, and that the said John Woodland
has absconded so that the ordinary
process cannot be served on him;
also asking that the deeds conveying
the above described. lands to the
defendants Alpha Woodland and
Clifford Woodland be set aside, can
celled and held for naught, and that
execution issue against the same for
the, amount of said judgment with
interest and costs, and that the
same be sold to satisfy said judy
ment, and for such other and
Ffurther relief as may be just and
equitable in the premises and for
costs including statutory ATTORNEYS
fees for plaintiffs attorney For
full and complete statement OF
plaintiffs cause of action see petit
ion.
You are also notified that unless
YOU appear thereto and defend be
fore noon of the second day of the
term of said District Court of Deca-
tur County, to be held on the 18th
day of April, A. D., 1920: a de-
fault will be entered AGAINST you
and Judgment rendered theron.
McGinnis & McGinnis,
1854 Attorneys for Plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
NECLECTINC THAT
COLD OR COUGH
Why, when DR.. Kings New
Discovery 80 promptly
checks it

IT'S natural you don't want to be
careless and let that old cold or
cough drag on or that new attack
develop seriously. Not when you can
get such proved successful remedy
as DR.. Kings New Discovery.
Cold, cough, grippe, Group does not
resist this standard reliever very long.
Its quality is as high today as it al
ways has been-and it's been growing
steadily In popularity for more than
fifty years. Coo. and $1.20 bottle at
all druggists. Give it a trial.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Constipated? Here's Relief

Not that often harmful, always vio-
lent and temporary help that comes
from harsh purgatives, but the COM
Portable, gratifying, corrective regula-
ton Of stubborn bowels so pronounced
In DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
Tonic in action, they promote free
bile Tow, stir up the lazy, thoroughly
but gently cleanse the system of waste
matter and fermenting foods, and give
you keen zest for hard work and
healthful recreation. All druggists
8 cents
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19

With the reserve banks Issuing
notice to member banks to curtall
credit, it now looks as though there
was at last chance for lower prices
and further that the fellow who
has been GLOWING in all Of his
high wages and going in debt be-
sides to keep up his extravaganza,
should soon be brought to book
which he should be.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19

Senator Borah is writing letters to
Republican presidential candidates
to urge that they tell the public
what opinions they have on vital is
sues. He seemingly does not in
tend to wait until his party has
adopted that prize platform as a
profession of faith and purpose for
its next presidential nominee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19

congress, for judgeship, legislature,
United States senate and county Of
fees will be nominated at the reg
ular state primary election, June q;
The primary election VIII pc held
election Tuesday, November 2.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19

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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19

The Republican majority in Con
gress will neither pass a soldlers'
land bill of their own nor permit a
Democratic measure to be enacted.
The soldiers are expected to be
friendly to the G. O. p. even though
the G. o. p. is unfriendly to the
soldiers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19

Those youthful Republicans who
receive prizes aggregating $ 10000
for writing the next national plat
form for the G. 0. p. are about
only members of their party who
stand to win anything worth While
this year. >
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19

Chairman Hays of the Republican
National Committee announces in
the next campaign strict standards
of morals, equity and justice will
govern his party. Every one will
welcome this Republican novelty.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19

Senator Lodge will perhaps re-
main Republican leader of the Sen
ate so long as he can discover in
what direction the mild reservation
lists wish to travel and take that
course before they compel him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19

Order cut flowers and floral de-
signs from O. b. Hull, local agent of
L0xier, of Des Moines, at The Re
porter ONCE. Orders sent BY phone
or a4ail, but order - early - poe-s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-27

After all Dempsey wasn't in an nuto smash-up. Maybe he'll be in something worse when he meets Miske on Labor Day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-27
REVOLT IN RUSSIA TO CONTINUE: UNTIL
 THE PEOPLE RULE
SoSays Wrangel In Den0unc. ing Domination of
 Soviet.

Scbastopol, Crimea, Aug .2e.- Civil war in Russia would cease i'm mediately if the Russian people were free to organize government accord 1 ing to their own wishes, General Baron Wrangel, who was recognized as head of the south Russian govern ment by France few days ago, de- clared here today. They are not able to do this at present, however, because of the domination of the Soviet leaders, and the fight must go on until the Russians are free to take matters in their own hands, he continued.
 General Wrangel expressed the qualification he felt over the note sent to Italy by the United States government relative to the Russian situation and declared recognition of the south Russian government by France was the "just expression of one ally's appreciation of another's sacrifice in the common cause"
 He asserted his forces on all fronts are we'll supplied and that the naval arm of the service was at last able to assist in the struggle against the Bolshevik.
 ! General Wrangel who leaves tomor- row to personally direct the organ ization of forces rallying against the 'Bolshevik, received the correspon- dent of the Associated Press, at his home in this city and gave him an exclusive interview. While he talk ed, aides and ministers grouped about his desk with telegrams and reports requiring his consideration.
 "Ever since the south Russian army honored me by placing itself under my command, leaders of various cos sack organizations have been urging JUS to send expeditions into the Caus- casus and Kuban regions to assist in throwing off the tyranny of the Bol- sheviki," he said. Soviet domination has always been hateful to the Cos sacks, but it was not until the last fortnight that it was possible to meet their appeals. We have been too busy organizing here and establish
  ing our northern fronts to do any thing else.
 "Various cossack expeditions we have sent to Yeisk and other points in Kuban and the Don territory are advancing eastward, being heartily supported and joined by local Cos sacks. Our navy is now restored to a point where it can effectively sup port our troops in any possible sea action and consequently, the time is propitious for giving the Don, Kuban, Astrakhan and aTerek Cossacks the organization needed for utilizing their united resources against their oppressors. The Cossacks have men, foodstuffs and animals sufficient for long fight and the spirit with which they have joined the expeditions sent to help them indicates they will soon
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-27

and control of the coal miners there will, it seems, be secured soon by the South Russian government.
 General W'rangel today announced plans for the reorganization of his forces into two armies and one in- dependent corps. The first army will hold the northeastern front and will be commanded by General Gutepow whose headquarters will be at Melito- pol. The second army will operate in the province of Kuban and will be :sad by the famous Mongolian Gener- al Ulagaia. # ii
 Its headquarters will be announced later. The independent corps is now holding the line of the Dnieper riv- CT. This organization is the first
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-27
hold all important ports and rail- ways to the Georgian border.

hold all important ports and rail ways to the Georgian border.
 q cannot conceal my surprise" he continued, speaking of Frances recog- milton. "that other allies have not given the same generous recognition of bloodshed, not for Russia alone, but to protect the entire civilized worl against plunder, murder and desrotism it is not only Russia's bat tie which is being fought in south RussIa."
 May l ask," the correspondent said "what impression the American note to Italy on the attitude of the United States toward Bolshevism created ?"
 "It was most favorable" he replied. "It was very gratifying to me per sonally and am sure to all right minded Russians that the United States should thus express it's dis approval of the murder and rapine committed by group which is try ing to rob the Russian people of all liberty. If it were possible for the Russian people to organize govern ment today according to their own will, l should be willing to conclude this civil war instantly, but great majority is dominated by tyrants, and this war must continue until Rus sians are free to organize a govern ment expressing the popular will"
 Asked as to the economic future of South Russia, General Wrangel said:
 Control of some surplus grain has already been gained by our govern ment, and we will soon be able to export it, as transportation condi-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-27

tions are improving. When we con- trol the Kuban and Don territories, Russia's richest grain sections, we will be able to export large quanti- ties of foodstuffs in exchange for needed manufactured articles"
 General Wrangel insisted the Bol- shevik military and political strength was greatly over estimated. Scoffers who predicted General Wrangel would not last fortnight when he Denekin's fleeing ynteIhmest,,.iHM Mst March, now give MM reats GHAaait, especially since the successful move ments of :; troops into the Don. and Kuban regions as these promise to sG9so3jasss Sles tsst soasEss Exs E(gSash' strength
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-27
Socialist Would
 Debate With Cox

Chicago, Aug. 26.-Seymour Sted- man, socialist candidate for vice-pres- ident, has challenged Governor James M. Cox, to joint debate at Mime apolis, September 6, on the "funda- mental differences between the dem- ocratic and socialist parties" social ist national headquarters announced today.
 The invitation was first sent to Senator Harding, but later it was discovered that the republican nomi- nee would not be in Minneapolis un- til September 8.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-27
MANY SEEK MIRACLE CURE.

Templemore, Ireland, Aug. 26.- III incessant stream of pilgrams from all parts of Ireland continues to pour into Templemore to visit the home of Thomas Divan, where is was claimed miraculous cures were being e4fected through the medium of sa- cred statues which Divan declared began to bleed mysteriously last sxeek.
 The pilgrams are being looked af- ter by volunteers who are going through the surrounding country commandeering food, for which, how eyer, payments are being made. Fur tAer remarkable cures were claimed tpday.