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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
Tuf INCOME DEPUTY
Is Here to Assist you ia Making
Out Your lacome Tax Return.
Better Attend to It Now.

L. e. Ryan, Of Diagonal, deputy
income tax collector, arrived in Leon
last Thursday, and has opened an
office at the court house, to assist
Decatur county people in making out
their income tax returns. These has
so far not been a great. rush of peo-
pie to see him, and it is urged that
ali who want to secure his assistance
in making their returns come in as
soon as possible, as he will be here
only until January 31st, and during
the last few days the chances are
that he will not be able to make out
returns for all who come in during
the last few days. When you 60 to
see him you should have all your
take very long to make out your re-
turn.
When you sell your farm. report
the sale for the year in which the
deed is transferred. If you owned
the farm prior to March I 1913, you
must value it as of that date. Use
your own Judgment in that valuation
in your locality at about this time.
Any improvements made since March
1, 1913, may be, added as a part of
the cost after deducting the amount
Of depreciation taken since that
time.
If you purchased the farm since
March /, 1918, the actual cost plus
the amount of improvements placed
thereon is the basis for computing
your profit. Commissions and ex-
penses incurred in selling land are
deductible from the selling price be-
fore the profit is computed.
Here are a few don'ts which you
should read carefully when you are
getting your figures ready, If you
follow them it will mean the saving
of lot of time and trouble in maxi
ing out your return.
Don't include personal living ex-
penses.
Don't include doctor bills.
Don't include stock bought but not
Don't deduct for losses for stoct
raised
Don't deduct losses covered by in
Don't deduct for upkeep of auto
used for other than farm uses.
Don't deduct life insurance pre-
miums.
Don't deduct salary for yourself.
and wife for work on your farm.
Don't deduct under; board for hir-
ed help the food consumed which
was raised on the farm.
Don't deduct as expense the
amount paid out for new machinery,
are sold.
Don't include as income products
raised but not sold uiElles.s you s.re or OH
Don't deduct insurance, repairs,
on the farm dwelling
you are living in. The government
classifies this as personal expense.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
Decatur County Fair Dates Chosen

The board of directors of the De-
Fcatur County Agricultural Society
held a very enthusiastic meeting at
the office of the secretary in Leon
last Saturday, at which a great deal
of business was transacted. One OF
the important things arranged for
was the dates for the fair TT this fall'
18th and nth. The opening day,
Monday, Sept. 18th, will be given
over to the arrangement of attrac-
tions, live stock and exhibits.
The representatives sent to Shen-
andoah last week to attend the con-
ference of the Southwestern Iowa
and Northern Missouri Race Circuit,
report they secured the best race
horses which will be at any meeting
in the state, Leon being included .tie, in in
sure fine string of horses and other
attractions.
It was decided the fair association
would offer to the people of Decatur
county limited amount of stock,
which will be sold at $50 per share.
No person will be allowed to pur--
chase more than twenty shares, and
no township to exceed $4,000. The
capital stock is not to exceed $780,
900.
Committees will be at work soon
in every part of the county selling
stock, but we advise those desiring
stock to mail their notes to secretary
Boyd E. Meter, at Leon. Iowa. The
notes are payable March J., 1920
without interest, or note given from
March J., 1920 with interest at the
rate of per cent per annum.
Should this stock be oversubscrib-
ed your note will be returned to you
at once. With the cooperation of ev-
eryone in. the county the Decatur
County Fair will be made the largest
and best fair in the state.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
Attended a Real Hog Sale.
Milt Manchester, G. NJ. Keller an

Milt Manchester, G. M. Keller and
C. D. Evans returned Sunday from
Omaha and Council Bluffs wheve
they attended the big circuit sales of
Poland-China hogs last week, at
which the ton SOW brought $1,000,
and AZ head brought an average Of
$1,345. The Leon men picked out
three head of extra well bred sows.
one for Manchester Bros. and two
for the herd of Keller & Evans, which
are the best bred Poland-Chinas ever
brought to Decatur county, and they
expect to raise some mighty fine
pigs from them. Decatur county
breeders are getting the best to be
had
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
To Go To The School For The Blind

Vera, the eleven year old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Bixler, who re-
Gently came to Osceola from Decatur
will go to the State School for the
Blind today in company with Mrs.
E. G.. Evans who represents the
State Board of Education. Vera is
almost totally blind. 1t is hoped
that her sight may be improved by
the treatment she will receive at the
State Institution and that the in
structions she receives there may
prove helpful to her through life
OsceOla Sentinel,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
Has A Coin Oddity.

AS an oddity in coins, P. M. Sim
mons of the local firm Of bankers
has ''two bit" piece which is a
winner The coin has both sides
identically the same, both tails: 1t
appears as though the reverse sides
of two silver quarters had been
spliced together. Many of the banks
customers are Interestingly viewing
the odd piece of money and Mr. Sim
mons has had several offers for the
piece. Local nickel matchers and
especially the "hea6s win, tails you
lose" artists would have some easy
,pickings if they could but acquire
this dual sided quarter for future
business. The coin was evidently
passed on Mr.. Simmons through the
cage probably at time when he was
least unsuspecting. One side of the
coin was made in the New Orleans
mint and1the other in Philadelphia,
-Osceola Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
New Foreman at Estes Garage.

Estes & Co. have been trying to
locate an efficient foreman for their
rapidly growing repair department,
and have finally found him, Mr.. E.
e. Bowen, of Ridgeway, Mo-, taking
charge on Monday. Mr.. Bowen was
a first class mechanic when he enlist
ed and went to France, where he
being later promoted to inspector on
account of his good work. He will
have personal charge of the repair
work, and will also see that all work
is done just right.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
Tax Books Ready Next Week.

County Auditor Meek and his as
sistants are almost through with the
this year, and It is expected they will
be ready to turn over to county
treasurer Chew by the first of next
week. It is a big job to make them
out, and after they are made up they
have to all balance before they are
ready to turn over to the county
treasurer. The delay means that
there is going to be big rush In
paying taxes at the treasurer's office
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
HendprsOn--Waters.

At the home of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Waters, at
Garden Grove, on last Thursday oc-
ter Miss May to Mr.. c. e. Henderson,
the ceremony being performed by
Rev. Guy J. Winslow, pastor of the
Garden Grove M. E. church. The
happy couple left the same day for a
honeymoon trip, and upon their re-
turn will make their home in Leon.
The bride is very popular young
lady among large circle of friends,
and the groom is one of Leon's sub
stantial business men. They have
many friends who extend their con-
gratulations and wish them every
happiness in their new life.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
Hardin-Bennett.

At the home Of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Bennett,
near Humeston, on Monday evening
was performed the ceremony that
united the lives of Harry Hardin of
Wichita, Kansas, and Miss Mona
Bennett, of Humeston, Rev. J. D.
Pontius of the Christian church Of
ficiating. Mr. Hardin is one of the
young men who wore the khaki in
the recent war and spent the late
summer here. The young couple
went yesterday to make their home
at ta.-Humesto New Era.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
Article x.

Here is Article x of the covenant
Of the league of nations about which
''Article X-The members of the
league undertake to respect and pre-
serve as against external aggression
the territorial integrity and existing
political independence of all mem
bers Of the league. In case of any
such aggression, or in case of any
threat or danger of such aggression,
the council shall advise upon means
by which this obligation shall be full
filled"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
Rev. Hickman, Pastor.
Brethren Church.,

Sunday school meets at 9:45. foI-
lowed by public worship at IL. c..
E. at $3.50 for both junior and senior
followed by the evening service at
1880. Sisterhood meets at the homo
OF the pastor on Thursday evening al
O'Clock followed by prayer meeting
at the same place at 1880.
The pulpit was filled acceptably
again on Sunday by Evangelists r.
G. Coleman and A. T.. Ronk. In the
absence of the pastor at the Union
Chapel they have been asked to fill
the place again the following Sum
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
Order Daily Papers 1t The Reportes
Off3ce. 49, ~

Many of our subscribers have to
renew their subscriptions to their
Des Neines and Chicago dailies AT
this time of the year. We can save
you al the bother Of writing, and
and nay your subscription for your
dAaly, and We will attend to II
Dronptly.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
AT THE THEATRE.
Program at the Idle Hour for tlsa
Coming Week.

Tonight, Thursday, Jan. e., Elsie
Ferguson in "A Society Exile.
Friday and Saturday, Jan. % and
"a, Maurice Tourneur's wonderful
masterpiece, Woman" with an AN
star cast. Positively the most sensa1
tional picture of the season.
Sunday. Jan. 25, Bessie Barriscala
In The Woman Michael Married" !"
er in 'Trixie From Broadway"
Tuesday, Jan. 27, Mollie King in
Wednesday, Jan. %, 1.-The Birth Of.
a Race with an all star cast,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
HOOver-COOper.

Mr.. William Hoover, of south of
Leon, and Miss Blanche Cooper, of
Leon, were united in marriage Sat
urday evening, the ceremony being
performed by Rev. c. w. Reeder.
friends who extend their congratula-
tions and best wishes for their fu-
ture.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
Kudor-NeWman.

Mr.. George Kuder and Miss Birdie
Newman, both of Kellerton, were
married in this city last Wednesday
afternoon, the ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. A. E. Jervis, pastor
of the M. E. church. They will C.aEe
their home. ut Kellerton and their
many frieEIS extend congratulations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
Assessors Fix Values of Stock fol-
Assessment Purposes.

At the meeting of the township as
SCISSORS held at Leon last week, the
following schedule Of valuations for
assessment purposes was adopted:
Colts, one year old, $24.
Colts, two years old, $44.
Horses, three years old and over,
Stations, at assessors option.
Mules, $72.
Heifers, one year old, $28.
Heifers, two years old, $3.50.
Cows, $48.
Steers, one year old, $36.
Steers, two years old, $52.
Steers, three years old or over $50.
Cattle in feeding, cents per ID.
Bulls, $50.
Hogs, 10 cents per lb.
Sheep, western, IS.
Sheep, native, So.
Goats, $6.
Tractors and engines at the discre-
tion of the assessor.
Stocks of merchandise, 80 per
cent of invoice.
Grain in elevators, 80 per cent.
Male and spayed female dogs 81.
Female dogs, So.
The question of the pay of the as
SCISSORS for this year was taken up,
the board of supervisors offering to
allow $3.50 per day of eight hours or
SO cents for each assessment roll IN
the country and 40 cents for each
assessment roll in towns, and the as
for this year. The board also agreed
to allow the assessors one day pay
and mileage for attending the meet
ing, and also one days pay and mile
age for returning their assessment
books to the county auditor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
New Court Cases.

Elmer Akers VS.. H. E. and Flora
Kendall. Suit is on a promissory
note for $12O, dated June 2S. 1915.
A. P. Olsen, attorney for plaintiff.
C. w. Hoffman and Ed H. Sharp
VS.. Porter Reeves Plaintiffs allege
they are the owners of a piano, and
all the chairs and. other furniture in
the Leon opera house which they
purchased in 1917 from T. B. CALI
son, and allege Reeves has shipped
the property out Of the state. They
ask judgment in the sum of 81 600.
Baker & Parrish, Marion Woodard,
c. w. Hoffman and Ed H. Sharp, at
torneys for plaintiffs.
Ira M. Foster VS.. Minnie Foster.
These parties were married at Leon
on Feb. 16, 1918, and plaintiff asks
for a decree of divorce on the
grounds of adultery and desertion.
McGinnis & McGinnis, attorneys for
plaintiff.
Patrick Griffin and Homer Griffin.
Suit is for a balance of $500 for
attorney fees. G.. w. Hoffman, at
torney for plaintiff.
Pennsylvania Consumers Oil Co.
VS.. Town of Lamont. Plaintiffs sue
for a car Of oil for oiltng the streets
car at Lamont on July l4th, but was
not unloaded until Nov. 18th, 1919,
and in addition to the cost of the ni
plaintiff sues for rental of $3.50
per day on the tank car, the total
claim being S513.77. Benjamin &
BENJAMIN. attorneys for plaintiff.
w. H. Clum VS.. Jessie Morant. Suit
is on an account for $4,000. B. M.
Russell, attorney for plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
PlOyin-ShaW.

Mr.. Earl Provin, of Ridgeway,
Mo-, and Miss Eva Shaw, of Mt.
Moriah, Mo-, were married in this
city Monday, the ceremony being per-
formed by Justice ]. S. Parrish. The
young couple were accompanied to
Leon by Dean Scott of Ridgeway, and
The bridal party returned to Ridge
way on the noon train, where they
will make their home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
Feasted On Iobste,s.

= A number of the friends of J. r.
Bowsher. who is spending the winter
feast last week, Mr.. Bowsher ship
ping a box Of twenty-five Holsters
from Los Angeles which were dis
tributed among friends in Leon.
Lobsters have always been too high
priced for a newspaper. man to in
dulge in, but The Reporter man and
family sure enjoyed feast through
Mr. BoWsher'S Kindness,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
An Oklahoma Jack Rabbit.

When Alfred Deck left a couple of
weeks ago for visit at Nash, Okla
homa, he said he was going hunting
down there and if he had any luck
would send The Reporter man real
Oklahoma jack, rabbit, and we re-
day. 1t was not as large, as the jack
rabbits which have been killed in
Decatur county, and was much dark
er in color.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
Chester White Sale To-day.

The public sale of Chester White
bred sows owned by r. s. Goodman
and Louis l.. Mcclure, will be held
this afternoon at Leon in the old bus
barn. They are selling fifty head of
immuned Big Type Chester Whites
which are bred in the purple, as good
state Of Iowa, and they should be
gobbled up by Decatur county breed
4fa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
Marriage Licenses.

George Kuder, Kellerton ...... 2:
Birdie Newman, Kellerton .... Is
C. =. Henderson, Leon $685.. -
L. May Waters, Garden Grove 81
William Hoover, Leon .2t
Blanche Cooper, Leon Il!
Kafl. Provin, Ridgeway, Mo. IL
Iva Shaw, Mt. Moriah, Mo. IL
J. T. Cox, Leon .3z
Dartle H. Martin, Leon q
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
Appointed Agent for Collins Oil Go.

L. j. Hill, who has been in charge
Of the Collins Oil Co.'s filling sta
tion in this city. has heen appointed
local agent for the company to take
the place of the late Perry Worden.
Mr.. Hill will have charge Of the oil
wagon and distributing station as
we'll as the filling station.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
Candidates Anneunce.

There is evidently going to, be no
dearth Of candidates for county Of
fees in Decatur, county this year. In
this issue appears the announce
ments of two candidates for sheriff
on the democratic ticket, L. J. Hill
and Roy Wood. both OF Leon, who
believe in getting into the game
aar1v
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
For Sheriff.

will be candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for sheriff, subject
to the will of the voters at the June
primary.
Roy. Wood,
of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
23-4t.

The board Of trustees of Burrell
township will receive bids for the
township road work for 1920 until
noon on Monday, Feb. End. The
board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
4 @ a A. Euritt,
24-2t Township Clerk.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22

The regular Uniform County
Teachers Examination will be held
in the office of the County Superin-
tendent January %, 20 and 30.
To avoid delay in issuing certifi-
Gates We suggest that, as far as pos
sible, the college statements for
those who are expecting credit for
twelve weeks Of normal training
should be secured and attached to
the preliminaries.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
Judge Evans Held Court.

Judge H. K. Evans came over from
Corydon Tuesday and held court
Tuesday evening and few hours
lions and arguments in several cases
to be passed upon By him In vaca-
H0n.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
} Farm Lady Sells s12s2 Worth Of
Eggs.

There is money IN keening the
right kind of hens. Mrs. Dick King
Of near Princeton has perfected
strain Of laying hens that are profit.
makers. She sold from this flock IN.
the year or 1918 Si2S2 worth sof
egg. Post $3.50. 80
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
Kate L. Hull,
County Superintendent

The residence property belonging
to the Mollie Sears estate in east
Leon was sold at referees sale last
Saturday, and was purchsed for So
900 by John A. Frazier, who will re-
model the house for home. The
vacant lots east of this place were
purchased by Stephen Varga at 5000.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Sheriff.

will be a candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for sheriff, sub
ject to the will Of the voters at the
primary election in June.
L. J. Hill,
of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
THE CHURCHES.
Pleasant Valley Church.

Saturday, Jan. oath, will be our
regular business meeting at Pleasant
Valley church at II o'clock. All
members are requested to be there.
Meeting Saturday night and Sum
day morning at IL O'Clock, and also
Sunday night.
Rev. Hickman. Pastor. b,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22

I VIA bay several farms N DecA-
tur eoan1y. &C. ne II you want -
::la 81. wssti ~ nossy. : !, -.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22

G. d. 1vans has purchased half
interest IN the live stock on G. N.
week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
Notice to Bidders.

Bids will be received by the board
of trustees of Eden township for do
ing the road work for 1920, until
Monday. Feb. End. The board re-
serves the right to reject any or all
bids.
John Frost,
24-2t Township Clerk.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
24-2t
Notice for Bids.

Bids will be received by the under
signed for doing the road, work of
Decatur township for 1920, up to
noon on Feb. 3, 1920. The board
reserves the right to reject any or
4ll bids.
), G. A. Hayens,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
Methodist Church Notes.

The revival services are going
splendid, the attendance and in
terest is increasing. Last Sunday it
was difficult to find seats for the
crowd. Our evening service will
long be remembered, Mr.. Ralph
and the orchestra under the leader
ship of Miss Maurine Merwin assist
ed with the singing. AS leader Mr..
Petty is a master, and he surely per-
suaded the large audience to sing, In
the good old fashioned way. Remem-
ber we have service every night, and
you are welcome. This week Mr..
Sam Scull will lead our singing, and
he's lively Sam, he says you will
and look at the pictures. (He knows
there's no pictures in song book 80
it means to sing.)
We especially invite the parents
out to our School Night Service On
Thursday, The High School with the
7th and Sth. grades are to be pres.
.ent, our orchestra will play and
sermon on the theme, Christ or
Barabas. "12
Friday night we invite all bus
mess men to be present. It's their
Rtsh1. Ta1n coansil snS'Hle't!' "A ruler from the
"ssis satsFdoy. er o{n:r.g general night Theme
We are expecting great things ut.
our Sunday services, Morningweerv.
ice will commence at 1l:OO. MT.
Petty will direct our choir, and
special singing will be delightful ana
inspiring. Subject, "Our Glory IN
the Cross" Afternoon service 1t 8
o'clock, special service for men only
in the auditorium. The pastor has
a strong sermon on the theme, "Play-
ing the Man" and unless there are
100 men present he will not preach
it. Also q special service for women
in the basement conducted by Mrs.
Jervis.
Evenign service at 1880; this wiz
be a great meeting, Good singings
Sermon, mot what we are, but what
we may be-" Attend all services
and bring your friends.
Alfred Deck returned Tuesday.
night from Nash, Oklahoma, where
he had been visiting q couple on,
weeks with his son. He saws they
have quite q snow down In Okla-
homa, and he had fine visit and e..
joyed several jack rabbit hunts. Jue9
after aah0Gyy snow he saw hole -
the unow md big Jack rbbit In -
60 Ae aust threw -himself over tt
hole, roAcAoA iA and pulled the Fo1s
bit out alive.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-01-22
Notice 70 Bitliers.

u, "A. HaVenS,
Township Clerk.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-29
Helped Father and Son
F'ZHon Did Us Both Good, - Writes Mr. Gentry
of Moreno, Tenn

IT is well-known medical fact, that
L iron is a necessary constituent of the
blood, and that blood lacking iron is
the cause Of many troubles that only iron
will cure.
Ziron, scientific compound of iron
with other valuable ingredients, is the
remedy to take when your blood needs
more iron, and your system requires a
tonic. Ziron is mild and harmless, does
not stain the teeth. and is good for chill
dren as we'll as adults.
Mr.. P. 6. Gentry, of Moreno, Tenn,