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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Scott, of
northeast of Leon, are the parents OF
another fine boy, born last Thurs
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-18

Kanted to Rent-6 or s room
mouse. Inquire at The Reporter Of
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-18

~, Trlmble helps eyes. At DR.. Grains
Thursday, March 25h.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-18

For Sale-2O0 bushels good seed
oats. Chas. McCroskey, Decatur, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-18

viii press your suit any hour you
say. Leon Laundry,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-18

for Sale-Corn, Oats and Fair
banks wagon Scale. G. A. Long 26tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-18

Wanted-Timothy Seed. Biddison
Imp. co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-18

LOOK Here--Some Leon residences
and two farms for sale on good
Terms. Jap CeSler. 3-St
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-18

Dodge Auto Livery. Call A. G.
George, at AleXanders garage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-18

Get your harness dipped, $1.00
per set, at J. Lake & CO.'S at Deca-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-18

Wanted-Man and wife, without
children, to work on farm and care
for home. See w. T. Waller
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-18

Farm for Rent-Well improved,
so acres for pillow, so acres of
meadow and some pasture. Shields
& Shular, Leon, Iowa, 242t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-18

All accounts and past due notes
must positively be paid at once. /
need the money NOW and must have
settlement immediately.
~ Biddison Implement Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-18

For Rent Several good farms.
Want men with plenty of help. rave
one farm of $40 acres, with lots OF
good farm land See. me- quick. e.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-18

Poland China Hogs For Sale
Young stock for sale at. all times.
Write or phone Eugene Massey,
Garden Grove. a., -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-18

Alexander's Garage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-03-18

Wanted-~Good live district agent
IN this county to write hail insur-
ance and appoint agents; liberal
ION olnliiSsion ollered. Address Lock
BOX $50. ft. Dodge, Iowa. 29-4t
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-12-10
Make Every Day a Christmas

Too prone are we all to allow our
Christmas sentiments to evapOrate
with the day, forgetting that there
are other days in TIE year for a SYM
! pathetic hand clasp and an encourage
ing word. If Christmas is better than
other days in the. year, it is because
the feeling of brotherhood and fellow
ship belongs to it.
Why not have every other day IN
the year filled with brOtherinesS and
fellowship? Why not soften the az
perities Of life, speak the kindly word.
and extend the helping hand for the
other 364 days? In Il word, why not
make every day a Christmas? Carry
the Christmas spirit with us through
out the year and say with Tiny Tim,
at all times and seasons, God bless
us, everyone"
Let us keep Christmas in this spirit,
tken, forgetting not to whom thanks
for the many blessings and privileges
of this great country of ours are due,
looking forward to the age that is
coming:
''When the common sense of most
shall hold the fretful realm in awe
And the kindly earth shall slumber
lapt in universal law"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-12-10
SIMPLE HOMEMADE GIFTS

Handkerchiefs, neatly hemmed and
an embroidered initial adjoining one
corner, may be made from a stray rem
nant of linen or lawn.
Canvas or denim gloves for the wom-
on who hangs out wet clothes are a
boOn-and SO easily made on the sew
ing machine.
Night slippers are a JOY to children
who must walk upstairs after prepar-
ing for bed. Any material of d0Wny
texture is adaptable, and they are
made as simply as stocking foot
Every country woman should have
knit. wooden corset-cOver. A worn
sweater, by removing the collar and
lower part of the sleeves (parts, by the
way, most likely to show wear) serves
beautifully for this purpose.
Knowing the size Of any little girls
doll, it is a simple matter to make a
dress, bonnet or cloak for it.
N1ittens are neatly and quickly made
ON the sewing machine. Use any flexi-
BILE wooden material.
A child's fur set can be made from
an out-of-date fur piece, or if you have
only a trifle of fur use it simply for
the rim of the muff and the scarf-end.
To an invalid friend is sent your
cheeriest houSe-plant to gladden. the
Christmas day.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-12-10
COLD-BLOODED WITH GIFTS
Program for Those Persons Who
Think Santa Claus Deception
Should Come to End.

We have tried to work out little
Christmas program for those who OBJ
iect to Santa Claus. We respect the
opinions of all who think the decep-
ton should be stopped and feel that
we ought to help them to arrange a
diSilluSiOnized and thoroughly harm
less ChriStmas-what you might call
q germless and renovated and disin-
fected and veracious joy season
which the children will take hold Of
with enthusiasm without in after days
wishing to upbraid their parents and
hiss at them, you lied to us!'
We suggest, therefore, that the chill
dren be called together on Christmas
morning by the governor and address
ed as follows:
"kidS: We shall now enjoy our gift
giving tore off few scads from my
roll the other day and handed them to
your mother and she Owed headlOng
into the bargain counter flood and for
two whole days appeared not again.
and when she did crawl out, battered,
iammed, ragged, torn, bruised and old,
she clutched to her bosom these. few
gimcrackS, fOl-de-rols and highly UNI
Servfceable articles. We have placed
them upon these chairs so as to diveSt
the business of any stage effects that
might heighten the pleasure in any
way or give a false impression. You
are to understand that | had to give
UP for these things, and wish to for
get about it before | feel real good in
side again, and with these few re-
marks we will now fall to. and you
want to be quick about it, for l want
to read my paper in peace."-Judge.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-12-10
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CONSTRUCTIVE LAWS

Forest and brush fires during October
r2kndled in the minds of the people of
the northwest recollecti0nS and inn
prC.;SionS Of the awful catastrophe of
The Cl0Quet and Moose Lake fires Of
the fall of 1918. General alarm aroused
and stirred up aad care will needs be
taken lest the advocates of public
safety cripple the efforts Of the settler
in building homes. Without these eff
forts ana without these clearings there
would lie few lives 10 protect in this
~aSt cut-Ovcr region
Brush land can lie cleared by fires
more economically than in any other
way. The life Of the stumps is great
ly shortened and windfallS are largely
destroyed by fires. Where the stumpS
are blown out and the brush grubbcd
cat they must still he piled and
burned. In these piles the settler has
better control of his fire but the gem
rather than discouraged. Every pre-
caution for the individual and public
safety should be taken and advocated
for the benefit of careless persons. In
most cases the man who starts the fire
is the man whose home is nearest and
who knows best his best interest
The smoke from the first settlers fire
had hardly reached the skies this fall
when the big city dailies carried front
page stories Of raging forest fires
and by the time the first farm build
ingS were reported burned. special edi-
tiOnS were ont and the cities were
aroused While this aroused public
feeling was with. view of offering aid
to the needy. this aroused public feel
ing will doubtless continue all during
the fall clearing season and there will
he an inclination on the part of many
TO prevent and prohibit all fires. This
inclination will develop into agitation
for the enactment Of prohibitory laws
or Il strict law enforcement that will
retard the progress of the settler. We
want laws designed to help rather than
TO hinder the progress of the settler.
In all parts Of Upper Wisconsin thar
is sufficiently settled to warrant pro
lection to life and property the state
and counties could well afford to cut
out and keep brushed 40 feet roads on
all section lines. All such roads
would serve as fire brakes and make
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-12-10

State of Wisconsin, Circuit Court,
Rusk. County
American Immigration Company, Ca
corpOration), Plaintiff. VS. a. w.
Harper and Mrs. n. f. Harper, his
wife. Defendants
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN: TO
THE SAID DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty days after the service
of this summons, exclusive of the day
Of service, and defend the above en-
titled action in the court aforesaid, and
in case Of your failure so to do judg-
ment will be rendered against you ac-
cOrding to the demand Of the com
plant. Of which a copy is herewith
served upon you.
l.. j. RUSK, Pltff's Atty.
Postotfice Address: Chippewa Falls,
Chippewa county, Wisconsin.
First publication Nov ), 1920 30-35)
State of Wisconsin. Circuit Court,
Rusk County
j -. Y
p0ration. Plaintiff, VS. Matt ImbQla
and -Imb0la, wife of Matt I'M
bOla. Defendants
SUMMONS
The State of Wisconsin, to the said de-
PENDANTS:
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty days after service Of this
summons. exclusive of the day of ser
vice. and defend the above entitled ac-
ton in the court aforesaid and in case
of your failure so to do. Judgment will
be rendered against you according to
the demand Of the complaint: ;of which
a copy is herewith served upon you.
WIN. A. CAMP-MAP,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
postOffice Address, NeillSville, Clark
County. Wisconsin.
(First publication Nov. 26, 1920. 33-3S)
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-12-10
M0St of Them of Minor Import
Likely to Die Unless Acted
on Before March a.
IMMIGRATION BILL Up
New House Measures include Proposal
for Repeal of War Laws, Pensions
and Measures for Far
ners' Relief.

hingtOn-Congress recOnvened
with the customary brief and routine
opening sessions, attended by great
crowds and marked by an address, In
the Senate, 10y President-elect Harding
as an unique and historical feature.
Senator Harding took his seat,
answered to roll call and made brief
address from the rostrum.
The principal business was to ar
range for receipt OF President Wilson's
message New members elected last
November to fill vacancies were sworn
in and adjournment taken.
immigration Move Begins.
The House immigration committee
bill prohibiting immigration for two
years was reported out and the rules
committee will consider a rule for its
immediate consideration. More than
$50 new bills and resolutions were Of
fered in the House. The new House
measures included proposals for re-
peal of war laws, for appropriations
of millions of dollars for many pur-
poses, pensions and measures for far
mer's relief
Committees are to begin immediate
ly on the measures left from preceding
sessions and on the new grist. Call
for numerous committee meetings this
week were issued, but leaders said
that the regular appropriation bills
would have the right of way. They
added that it was hoped to pass all
of them before March f. but that con-
siderable other legislation would be
squeezed in" 1t also was said there
probably would be a short holiday re-
cess about December % over New
Years day and that the principal work
would come after the holidays.
Arrangements were also made to re-
sumo Investigations suspended in part
of wholly during the recess.
Hundreds of nominations, including
recess appointments, are expected to
be sent to the Senate by President
Wilson soon All are to be referred
to committees, with sentiment strong
among Republicans for inactiOn on all
important appointments, leaving the
offices to be filled by the incoming adj
miinstratiOn.
OF the new bills and resolutions in
trOduced in the Houses only a few
were of general Importance. All will
die unless enacted before March 4.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-12-10

it hard for fire to spread more than
Il mile or two. In extreme cases where
larger fires did get started they would
greatly aid fire fighters in checking the
fires. These roads have 10 be cut
through eventually as soon as the set
tlr arrives and nothing keeps the set
tier out as much as the lack of roads.
Successful c0loniZers cut these roads
through at their own expense in order
TO make it possible to sell their lands.
With these roads Of fire brakes around
each section. The settlers within that
section could with comparative safety
get together and harm off their lands.
OF course these roads or fire brakes
would have to be maintained ana kept
from growing up to brush again which
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-12-10
FIRST CHRISTMAS OBSERVANCE

1t is said that Christmas was first
observed in the year % and that it was
not until the year 1877 that it was made
a solemn feast. Pope Telesphorus de-
creed that it should be celebrated by
all Christians in that year. On one
early Christmas day the Roman En-
Christians assembled in their church
We're engaged in celebrating the birth
of Christ, commanded that the doors
of the church be closed and the build
ing set on fire This was done and six
hundred persons lost their lives in the
burning church.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-12-10
WONDERFUL SPIRIT OF GIVING

Another year is nearing IT'S close ana
with its ending comes that glad time,
the Christmas holiday season. The alb
sent ones are home again or if they
cannot come there are the letters and
tokens to be sent and received The
remembrance need not be expensive
as to money value, TO be very much
appreciated.
Christmas is pre-eminently the chill
dren's day Do not insist that Santa
will not remember them if they are not
good. For we all know that Santa
Claus will surely come and the chill
dren know it, too. He did not forget
us in our own childhood whether we
were very, very good or not. Let US
teach the children about the wonderful
spirit of loving and giving that brings
a happy Christmas time.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-12-10
Some Legends
of Christmas
Celebrations
TVHE original ''halcyon days"
were at Christmas, and were
q so-called because the halcyon,


NJ So-called because the halcyOn
an ancient name for the king
fisher. was said to build it's nest upon
the waters at this time of year 1t was
generally supposed that this bird
through the influence of the holy sea-
son, had the power to still the waves
and winds, so that the weather was
peaceful and calm, and enabled the
halcyon to lay her eggs in her floating
nest and brood upon them with perfect
safety.
In olden times it was believed that
all nature testified in various ways to
a recognition of the great event com
memorated in the celebration of Christ
mas. The winds and seas, as we'll as
the animals and plants and all other
living things, gave evidence of knowl-
edge of the approaching glorious ami
yersary and became imbued with the
prevalent spirit Of alteration, joy and
peace.
Tradition tells us that at the mo-
ment Of the Savior's birth universal
peace reigned throughout the earth,
that a deep silence rested upon the
world, the birds stopped in their flight,
the cattle ceased to feed, men became
motionless with sudden awe in the
midst Of their labors, and the stars
glittered with added luster. From this
tradition came the superstitions of the
middle ages relating to the miraculous
phenomena supposed to occur annu-
ally at Christmas, many Of which still
survive.
Bells, too. have their legends. In a
village near Raleigh, in Nottingham
shire, England, there is now valley
where once there was. picturesque
and prosperous village, but an earth
quake swallowed it up; yet every
Christmas since, the bells of the bur
fed church are heard Ginning.
Similar tales are told of Preston, in
Lancashire, and Been, in the Neither
lands. This latter city was famed for
its beauty and magnificence, and also
for the sins and avarice of its inhahi'
tants. On the anniversary of his birth,
the Saviour came as beggar and went
from door to door; but, although
Christmas festivities were being kept
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-12-10

up, nobody would give him aims. Sin
was abundant on all sides, but there
were no Christmas goodwill and char.
ity, and he called to the SET anG II
came and completely covered the un-
holy city of Been. But at Christmas
time even now comes the joyous peal.
ing of bells from under the water.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-12-10
To Dedicate u. s. Monument.

Paris-President Millerand, Mar
shals Foch. Joffre and Petain and
Hugh C. Wallace, the American am
bassador, with most of the embassy
staff will journey to Verdun, Wednes
day for the dedication of the 'Bayonet
Trench
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-12-10
Four Men Buried By cave-in.

Quebec-FOur men were buried alive
in the Federal Asbestos mine at Rob
ertson, Quebec, by cave-in while
working in a well $50 feet deep. Eight
men were trapped when the earth slid,
6ot four of them were rescued.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-12-10

part of the work should be left to the
the part Of the state would do much to
open up the inaccessible parts of the
state now held for speculative pur-
poses by large companies -Dairyland
Magazine
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-12-10
Two North Dakota Banks Close.

Bismarck, N. D.-The Citizens State
bank of Edgeley and State Bank Of
Dortonyille closed their doors, accord
ing to word received by o. E. Lofthus,
state bank examiner. This brings the
total of recent bank closures reported
here to %
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-12-10
Berlin Expecting League to Dissolve.

Berlin-Argentina's withdrawal from
the League of Nations assembly was
accepted in Germany as the forerun-
ner of the Leagues dissolution. In
some quarters it was believed the ac-
ton might lead to the formation of
Pan-American league.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-12-10
GUARD UNIT MAY FAIL

While our Troop X is blithly carry
ing on" the Wausau y. G. unit. unless
unforeseen developments occur, is very
likely TO fail ATTEMPTS to secure new
re- ruitS have failed,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-12-10
Wife SLAYER Gets Life.

Rice Lake, Wis.-Arthur Johnson,
% years old, was found guilty on
charge of murder in the first degree
and was sentenced to life imprison-
ment in district court.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-12-10
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The skulls of the three Wise Men
each encircled with crown Of jew
eled gold, are among the relics in
Cologne cathedral.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-12-10

For the hesr insurance service in all
it's branches, see +. NJ. Doyle Company.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1920-07-15

Genevieve GoIst, and others from
Madison have called on Mrs. b. A.
Clarke Mrs Herfurth is a daughter of
DR.. Charles Gorst of Madison, many
years leading physician in Baraboo.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Welch and two
children leave, by automobile, in a
few days for southern California. They
will go by northern route to Port
land, then down the coast to their des-
tination. They will keep The News
readers informed as to the progress of
their long journey.
Miss Zero English, who has been
teaching at Ontonagon, Michigan, has
arrived home to spend the summer
with her father, T. w. English, and
sister, Miss TITLE English. The trip
from Ontonagon. city on the shore
of Lake Superior, was made by the
way of Marquette to Milwaukee. Miss
English was accompanied by Miss
McAdan, co-worker in the high
school. Next year the Baraboo teach
er will be at Appleton. Never before
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1920-07-15

Those present were, Mr.. and Mrs. M.
Bisch and family, Mr.. and Mrs A.
T.. Feltz and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Feltz and family. Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Bisch and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Conan and daughter, and Mr..
and Mrs. Ben Pelton and children, all
Of Baraboo, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mey-
er of Freedom, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.
Davidson and daughter of Sun Prairie
and Anthony Keinz of Alma Center.
According to the custom of Y. w.
G.. A. camps the Sank county camp
which opens July 10 will have Wis
itor's day, July is being selected. On
that day relatives and friends of the
Sank county girls in camp at the Ko-
shawaca club house will be welcome
as visitors and can witness the regu-
lar, daily program, consisting Of wa
ter sports and other special features.
On that day also the officers of the
county board, consisting of Mrs. Henry
Lucht, Mrs. John Newman, Mrs. C. H.
Skinner, Mrs. Joseph Harris, Mrs.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1920-07-15

Mrs. Lawrence has visited her friends
in Baraboo Mr.. Lawrence was here
for a few days but has returned home.
Mrs. e. L. Shaw of Fairfield this
morning brought in an immense egg
laid by Columbia Rock hen. This
is the first egg laid by the hen since
she raised a family of fifteen chick
ems this summer. It weighs a quarter
of a pound.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. P. Foley enter
tanned few friends last evening at
their home on First street in honor
of Mrs Foley's sister, MRS. Fred May
of Chicago who is here on a visit.
Refreshments of ice cream and cake
were served. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Blanck and daughter
Katherine, Mr.. and Mrs. G. b. Dickie,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Blanck, Jr. and Mrs.
Ira Cooper.
A delightful time was spent at the
F.. A. Bisch home on Sunday when
the relatives and friends, about 40
in number, enjoyed a picnic dinner.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1920-07-15

Henry Engelking and the general sec
rotary, Miss Getman, will give re-
sumo of the work accomplished by
the Sank County Y w. G. "A.
Mrs. Hulda P. Young and two grand
daughters, Irene and Arlene Bump, are
spending some time in Adams with the
formers daughter, Mrs. S. w. Kenyon,
and family.
Mrs. E. M. Hoag and daughter, Miss
Ethel, left recently for Chippewa Falls
where they will camp for two weeks at
Glen Lock Park in the vicinity of the
above city. Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Green
wood will also camp with the Hoag
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Blachley re-
turned yesterday from Galesvine,
where they visited for several days
with Mrs. Blachley's brother, Harry
Sturdevant. While in Galesville, Mr.
Blachley suffered stroke of paralysis
which affected his right side. Today,
however, he is somewhat comfortable
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Herfurth, nee
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1920-07-15
vas Miss English away f1cn aome SO

was Miss English away f1Cn aone SO
long.
Lieutenant Lyle C. Clark has az
rived from Norfolk, Va, where he re-
ceived his discharge from the United
Safes Army Mrs. Clark has been in
Baraboo for the past few weeks vis-
iting at the home of her parents, Mar.
and Mrs w F. Frenz. Mr. Clark win
take position as income tax auditor
with the treasury department. at Wash
ington, d. c., about August l. For the
past Is months Lieut.. Clark has been
connected with army property depart
ment for the states of Pennsylvania
and Virginia.
Hardy and Hardy OF Davenport,
Iowa, have arrived in Baraboo and
will open new Chirapractic apart
ments, Mr. and Mrs. Hardy, the CHR
opractors, are having the suit OF
rooms formerly occupied by the Ca
hoon mine office. remodeled and ex-
pect to open for customers about tho
middle of next week.