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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Fewer Failures in 1919 Than Since
Year 1881.

With fewer commercial reverses in
the United States than in any year
since 1918, when the total number
of firms in business was less than
half the number now in existence.
the 1919 insolvency statement has
contributed largely to an annual
statistical exhibit that has had no
parallel, says the Washington Stars
finncial expert. The industrial and
mercantile repression Of the early
part of last year, which was a time
OF readjustment. uncertainty and
hesitation was not sufficiently
severe or protracted to make itself
manifest in the failure comparisons,
and only 6.45l defaults were report
ed to r. G.. Dun e Co. during the
twelve months recently ended.
The significance of this showing
is demonstrated by the fact that in
1918, when the returns were con-
sidered highly favorable, there were
1882 insolvencies and the y, IL, 90 :
237 of liabilities of 1919 not only
contrast sharply with the $ 3,019,-
979 of the year Immediately pre-
ceding, but are the smallest since
1905. 1t thus appears that last
year. instead of disclosing the rise
in the commercial mortality, which
many people had expected brought
further reduction of 35.4 per cent in
number of failures, and a contraction
of 3O.5 per cent in the Indebtedness.
while the improvement over the
early years of the war era is of course
far more striking.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
RETURN OF SOLDIER DEAD
| POLICY IS ANNOUNCED.
Wishes of Kin will he Sole Deterlnin.
. ing Factor,

The policy of the War Department
in regard to the return from France
Of the bodies Of deceased American
soldiers. was announced by Secretary
Of War Baker to delegation of
torty-siX men and women-all rela-
tives of dead service men-from
Pittsburg, Greensburg,, Leisinrine
and o;s scq Rsftmore Pa Nav c Visa St.
in ua'si na Aa Ric H9% 0F Va Di and
Washing ton, D. c. The Secretary S
statement was as follows:
| cat the outset the War Depart-
ment promised that it would return,
as soon as practicable, the bodies OF
all soldiers who died in France and
whose next of kin desired the, re-
| turn.
THE War department has never
departed from this promise, nor
abated any effort to carry it out. So
far all obstacles have been overcome
in the matter Of the return Of all
bodies from England, Italy, North
Russia, Belgium, Luxembourg,
Siberia, Germany and outside the
war zone in France, and every step
which can be taken has been taken
to return these bodies a. once. The
! French government temporarily
withheld its consent to the eXhuma-
ton Of bodies in the war zone where
the largest number of allied dead are
buried. The site Depal .ment is
seeking actively to have this consent
given, and as soon as it is given the
same steps will be taken with re-
gard to the American dead buried
there No sort of preference will
be permitted in the order of the re-
turn of our dead, but that system
viii be followed without execution
which will return those who are to
be brought back most speedily, with
out distinction between officers or
men, or upon any other ground.
he wishes OF the next of kin
will be the sole determining factor.
= II 60 III da%irc = leave the bod eS
of their dead on the ground whore
fell, or in the great memorial ceme-
teries in France, will be permitted TO
az So. AS between those who regra-
sent different views of the action
proper to be taken in the matter Of
bringing home these deceased
soldiers, of the War Department has
only the desire to have free dis
cussion Of the circumstances II
order that all decisions may be
made or the basis Of full lniorma
ton and the wishes of those moSt
Interested respected"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Mrs. W. J. Blades

Agnes Rockhold (Bladesl was
at her daughters home in Van Vert,
Iowa, February -, 1920, aged so
years, II months and 4 days.
When years old she came with
where she resided until her mar
rage to w. j. Blades on the 18th
day of March 1865, when she came
at once to the farm southwest of
Van Vert, Iowa, where she lived
until the death of her husband
which occurred September 25th, 1912.
She then moved with her daughter
to Van Vert where she has since
resided At the age of l6 she gave
the NJ E. church. She never waver-
ed in her faith, and through all the
years, she faithfully discharged her
duties as a Christian, as she came
She was the mother of five c.
rem, the third child Helen Marie
died in 1876 when only years OF
age. The others, Ernest Elmer
Blades, of Indianola, Iowa, and Mrs.
Blades, all of Van Vert, Iowa, are
left to mourn today.
All who knew Mrs. Blades loved
her. She had cheerful kindly dis
position. Her hand was ever ex-
tended to help those in need: Christ
ian faith bids up to think of her to-
day, as having already heard the
Masters call well done thou faith
full servant come up higher.
Funeral services conducted by her
pastor ]. A. Branson, February 10.
at $3.50 p. m. at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. DR.. Phelps. Inter-
ment in Van Vert cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
New Influenza Cases Are Mild.

Influenza cases reported in the
last few days over the state are pro-
ing to be mild in nature as was en-
pected,' says DR.. E. G. Birge. state
epidemiologist, in reviewing the flu
situation in Iowa. DR.. Birge has his
offices at the University Of Iowa and
works in connection with epidemics
and outbreaks within the state.
There is no cause for alarm over
the present increase in influenza
cases." continues DR.. Birge. I'm this
recurrence of the disease the mortal
ity rate is certain to be low, and the
proportion of pneumonia developed
in the wake of the flu will also be
less than last year.
However, the people of Iowa
SHOULD take all possible precautions
Treat all colds with suspicion, and
use handkerchiefs as guard in
coughing or sneezing. If caught
with the disease the only safe thing
to do is get into bed and stay in bed.
Live and sleep in the fresh air and
chances of catching the flu will be
greatly reduced"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Mrs. VIM. Negley.

Laura Ellen Axes, youngest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. P. Axes, was
born March q, 1898 and died Febru-
sry Z, 1920, being at the time of her
death q years, 10 months, and
DAYS old. She was united in mar
riage to William Negley October 8,
1911. To this union VS. born tive
children. Opal Irene age Z years and
paul Frederick age 8 months. She
leaves to mourn her death husband,
two small children, an aged father
and mother, two brothers and four
sisters. Two brothers and two SIS
tiers. preceded her to the fen be-
yond. Ella lived her entire life IN
becat cour1y whcse l1n laaTes a
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
AT AGE OF 81 GAINS 20 POUNDS.
Mrs. Il. Il. Soutter Feels Like A Diff
ferent Woman Since Tanlac
Built Her Up.

II have actually gained twenty
pounds and that certainly seems re-
markable for one Of my age, as |
am now sixty-four,' said Mrs. l.. d..
Soutter,. residing at 1866 East 12tn
street, Des Moines, Iowa, in relating
ly.,,
81 had suffered so long and so
severely she continued, that /
never expected to get well. In fact,
my case had been given up as hope
less. Nine years ago my stomach,
liver and kidneys, commenced bother
ing me and since that time l have
suffered almost beyond endurance
Finally ! got in such a bad fix that
pains in my stomach and back were
SO intense that ! could not get any
sleep or rest. No treatment or
medicine helped me and life had be-
come a burden.
AT last ! got Tanlac on the ad-
vice of a friend and it has been a
Godsend to me, for my troubles
ing like an entirely different person.
Why, before took Tanlac' was un-
able to go any place, couldn't even
walk across the street, but since TAX
ing this medicine l have been on a
visit to South Dakota. | have just
returned home, and nearly all of to-
day l have been down town shopping.
| am eating just anything l want
and never have a pain or an I'M
comfortable feeling afterwards. My
liver and kidneys never bothered me
any more, either and as said,
have actually gained twenty pounds
in weight. am feeling just fine
now, but if it had not been for Tan
lac | would still be sick woman. SO
feel like | ought to make a state
ment for the benefit of others who
are trying to find relief
Here is another instance of the
wonderful reconstructive powers of
Tanlac. Mrs. Soutter is only one of
many thousands who have taken it
with the same remarkable results.
Tanlac proved of great benefit to
her because it contains medicinal
properties which enrich the blood
and promote a healthy appetite for
food. Tanlac has been
very successful in overcoming
nervousness and sleeplessness, not
from a queting effect on the nerves,
for it has no such effect, but by
strengthening the nerves and bring
ing back the normal state of health
through its effect on the appetite
and nutrition of the body.
Tanlac is sold in Leon by E. E.
Bell, in Lamont by J. F. Jones, in
Grand River by Fred Bone, in Pleas
anton, Iowa, and vicinity by G. A.
Craig
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Mrs. Malona J. Waterman.

Malona Jane Gibson was born in
North Carolina, May 1S, 1884, and
departed this life at the home Of hel
daughter, Mrs. Eliza Thompson, Of
Van Vert, Iowa, February 5, 1920
age IS years, 8 months and II days
She moved with her parents to
Indiana when quite young. In 1858
and settled on farm four miles
southwest of Van Vert.
In 1854 she was united in mar
riage to VIM. Devore. To this union
were born four children Eliza
Thompson, and VIM. Devore both
of Van Vert. Iowa; Thomas Devore
OF Gage, Oklahoma; and Elizabeth
husband died in 1868; She was
again united in marriage to John A.
Waterman. To this union were born
five children; John Waterman, and
MRS. Mae Church, of Decatur, ILL.,. ;
Frank Waterman, OF Kansas, and
Ella and jamie, who died in infancy.
At the age of IS years she gave
her heart to God and united with
the Christian church ana ever re-
leaves to mourn her departure, seven
children, twenty-five grandchildren
and twenty-seven great-grandchild-
rem. She also leaves two brothers,
John Gibson, of Van Vert, Iowa,
and Jasper Gibson, of Caldwell, Kan
sas. and one sister, Elizabeth Brad
ley, of California. All of her child
rem were present at the time of her
death except Frank who was unable
to come on account of sickness. ,
Funeral services were conducted
By A. f. Price at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Eliza Thompson in
Van Vert, Iowa, February Z, 1920.
aud the body laid to rest in the Van
Vert cemetery to await the resur-
rectiOn morn. ...
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Mrs. j. f.. Clampitt.

A pail Of the deepest sorrow fell
on Pleasanton and community last
Sunday evening when it was learned
that Mrs. Anna Marie Clampitt had
passed away at her home in Pleasan-
con, February 9Th, after on illness
OF only five days of double Pneu,
care for her brother Andrew Rogers
family and her husband brought her
home Tuesday evening and that night
she taken sick with a nigh fever
since which time all that medical
skill and human power could do was
OF no avail and Sunday evening at
$50 her gentle and loving spirit
left it's tenement of clay for the one
faithfully served many, years.
Mrs. Anna Marie Clampitt was
born in Clinton, Iowa, April 4th,
1898. Her childhood name was
Anna Marie Ross; when eight years
old she was adopted by Mr.. and
Mrs. S. P. Rogers, residing in or
near Pleasanton, Iowa. At the age
Of eighteen she was baptized into
married to James E. Clampitt, June
6, 1915, and with the exception OF a
few months in Saline, Mo-, Pleasan,,
ton had been their home. She died
at 3 80 on Sunday evening, Feb. Sth,
1920, being 26 years, months and
days old at the time of her death.
On account of Mr.. Clampitt being
sick and unable to go to the church.
the funeral services were held at
the home Tuesday afternoon, Feb.
10th, at 1880, conducted by Geo. P.
Campbell, from Davis City, Iowa,
after which interment was made III
the Hamilton cemetery.
Besides her husband she leaves
one sister, two brothers and her fos-
ter parents, other relatives and
friends to mourn her death.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Earl Edward Clark.

Earl Edward Clark, second son of
Aida and Ethel Clark was born in
Wayne county, Iowa, March l, 1912,
and passed away at the home of his
parents in High Point township.
Decatur county, February 4, 1920,
aged Z years, | months, and days
old. Most all of his life was spent
on the farm on which they live now,
near High Point. He was a good
boy and liked school we'll. He was
loved by all who knew him. Little
Earl was sick one week and one
day.
Fie leaves to mourn his loss, a
father, mother. two brothers, one
sister and host Of relatives and
friends.
Funeral services were held at
9Th Conducted by Rev A. L. Sears.
His body was laid to rest in the
Trulinger cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Turning \ Newspaper.

Deer folks. Now | know VIII!
editors go mad. | ben trying to ru1
this paper while the editor is on hi:
vacashum.' For three CD days ant
mites | ben reading questions an(
trying to answer them, and if I don T
quit III be going around talking tc
myself.
and go, to the ball game-Jimmy the
office boy.
/. What is limberneck? J.
Jones.
Limberneck in the country is a
strange disease of fouls and chick
ems. In the city it is a disease OF
human persons caused by watching
fouls and chickens.
2. Do small cows give condensed
No, Mable, Condensed milk is
milk into a pint bottle.
3. Please tell me how hash is
made. w. w.
Hash is not made; it accumulates.
4; Is it right to feed hogs corn
No, put it in a trough and let them
help themselves.
5. | am in love with homely
girl who works for us but she don't
seem 10 care lOI me, "Hile d pretty
widow with lots of money wants to
marry me. What shall ] do?
Will NJ.
Marry the one you love, and send
me the name and address of the
other one.
6. My hair is beginning to come
out. What can | get to keep it in :?
A sack.
7. Please tell me how to raise a
nice fat hog Of about 500 pounds.
Get a derrick.
8. How can / tell when the water
is the right temperature for bathing
baby? Young mother.
If the kid gets red and boilers
the water is too hot If he gets blue
and shivers, it's too cold.
9. | am 40 years old. have nice
little farm, and am thinking of TAX
ing wife. What would you advise
old Batch.
i would advise you to be careful
about whose wife you take.
10. Our red bull is chasing me
around a 40-acre field. What shall
] do? Mike F.
don't know. but don't give up
Mike; the editor will be back in a
week.: L. LeBram in Successful
Farming
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
SATISFYING RELIEF
FROM LUMBAC0
Sloan's Liniment has the
punch that relieves
rheumatic twinges

This warmth giving, congestion
scattering Notwithstanding rem
cdy benetrates 1rith0m rubbing right to
the aching spot and brings quick re-
lief, surely. clearly. A wonderful help
for external pains, sprains, strains, stiff
ness, headaches. lrlnlbago, bruises.
Get your bottle today--costs little,
means much. Ash, your druggist for
it BY name. Keep it handy for the
whole family. The big bottle is econ
omy Csc, Zoe, $1.40.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19

tuberculosis claimed 1890 victims
in Iowa during the first nine months
of 1919, according to the report Of
Dr.. A. E. Kepford. Pulmonary
tuberculosis killed S57 during this
time while the disease in other
forms claimed lib. The report
however, indicated a decrease in
death from tuberculosis in the state.
Dr.. Kepford said he credits the
educational campaign which has
been conducted in the state causing
the reduction in the death rate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19

1t has been the fate of so many
persons that we believe that sincere
sympathy will be expressed for the
Wisconsin editor who sadly says:
Just when we have things worked
around so we can make both ends
meet, somebody moves the ends
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19
Card of Thanks.

We wish the desire to thank our
friends and relatives for the good
ness and kindness shown us in the
sickness and death of our little son
Earl
Mr.. and Mrs. Aida Clark and
fo ,,,i1
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19

The bricklayers of Iowa in conven-
ton "a Sioux City last week. fixed
the. minimum wage scale to be paid
in Iowa in 1920 at 50 a. day. How
would you like to be bricklayer?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19

host of friends to mourn her untime-
ly death.
Funeral services were held at the
home Tuesday, February 10th at
1890 conducted by Rev. e. C. Van
derpOOl. Interment in Palestine
cemetery
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19

Many man possessing a Liberty
button carries it in concealment
while the income tax deputy is
about.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19

There are more slackers than
paupers in the present ranks of the
unemployed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19

951--A pretty model of tan
and rose velour. Back has box
pleat finished in fancy stitching
and leather buttons Collar of
leather. Cuffs and fancy pockets
trimmed with leather buttons.
Price ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 80
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1920-02-19

646--Model of blue peach
bloom cloth in three-quarter
length. Loose sleeves. Long re-
verse collar. Fancy pockets,
button trimmed. Strap belt.
Price Observation-Disclosures. $3.50
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-02-07
EAGLETS

w. f. Cummings, the we'll known
engineer and contractor, has made a
fine record. His work is praised ell
over the country.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-02-07

Mrs. Charles H. Stearns.
Mrs. William c. Collins.
Mrs Wallace z. Grosvenor
Mrs. Charles T. Widney
Mrs. William Patch.
Mrs. Francis Vonficht.
Tickets are now on sale at 1896
Sheridan Road. as cents each.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-02-07

attracting much attention this winter
in musical circles, now holds the
North End Musical Scholarship.
Titta Ruffo, the worlds greatest
baritone. on his recent visit to Chi.
cago. predicted a brilliant career for
Miss Fanelli after hearing her voice,
he said: "She is q wonderful girl for
her age. She is possessed of a most
beautiful dramatic soprano voice of
unusual range and quality, and that
within three years from now, with the
proper kind of study and training, she
would become a second Galli.Curci."
Miss Fanelli is the same pretty young
lady who sang and cheerfully donated
her services during the Liberty loan
drives. She is a product of Chicago
of Italian parentage.
Among the many prominent women
taking part In the arrangements, and
who are showing special interest In
Miss Fanelli's musical education, are:
Mrs. Martin Kent Northam, pres
ident of the North End Club.
Mrs. Ira W. Foltz.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-02-07

Sanitary Trustee william J. Healy
is the father of the Orleans street
bridge - the greatest improvement
ever made by the city of Chicago on
the Chicago river. Mr.. Healy, while
Alderman from the Eighteenth ward,
fought week in and week out until he
secured the passage of an ordinance
and appropriation for this much need.
ed structure. When completed 1t will
be one of the greatest bascule bridges
in the United States.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-02-07

The famous Terrace Garden Is
now one OF Chicago's distinct features.
A trip to the Morrison Hotel where
the beautiful restaurant is located al
ways means a return visit.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-02-07
CHARITY BALL AND
CARD PARTY TO AID
MUSlCAlSCH0Li RSMP
FUND NEXT FEB. Y

In order to maintain the Musical
Scholarship Fund of the North End
Club. located at Hollywood and Win
throp avenue. the Edgewater Country
Club which is composed of some of
the most prominent and influential
society women of Chicago, have de.
ciicd to give grand dance and card
party on Lincoln's birthday under the
auspices of the AmeriCauization Com.
mittee, assisted by large committee
including the officers and chairmen
~ all the departments of the North
End Club.
Miss Marie Fanelli, the popular and
gifted young soprano who has been
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-02-07

Edward w. Everett, the we'll known
lawyer. is frequently talked OF for
congress by his many political friends.
He is said to have no ambition In this
direction, but his popularity would
cause his election to almost any office
he was nominated for.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-02-07

The Joseph Triner Company mas
done much for the health of the peo.
pie. Its products are praised by all
who have used them.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-02-07
MORALS" GRAFT

Chicago has gone mad with reform
But as every reform means graft
and every graft is attached to a pub
lie pay roll the people is getting sick
and tired of the stuff.
Especially the taxpaying public.
The Domestic Relations gang.
The Morals Department.
The Social Service boys.
And all the rest of them deserve a
showing up that will retire them to
private life and detach them from
the tax eating propositions that many
believe them to be.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-02-07

G. A. Beckett, the well known and
highly respected president Of the
Beckett Coal and Coke Company. al |
though still young man, has led a
very active life and has been po-
tent figure in the business world for
many years. Whether as president
of the Chicago Bearing Metal Com.
pany, the Beckett Coal and Coke
Company, or as a director of the Fort
Dearborn National Bank, he has won
the high regard Of the business public.
Patrick A. Nash is making a great
record on the Board OF Review.
Ben J. Short, the popular lawyer.
would make great Judge.
Francis J. Houlihan, the we'll known
attorney, is frequently being men.
toned by his big army Of friends and
admirers for seat on the bench.
Mr.. Houlihan Is one OF Chicago's
ablest and most successful lawyers
and would make splendid Judge.
~
County Recorder Joseph F. Haas
is making a fine public record. The
people are satisfied with his official
acts.
Matt Aller would make = good City
Treasurer. He Is a sterling Democrat
and has worked hard to put many good
men into public ONCE.
~
Albert J. Hopkins, who made one
Of the best United States senators
Illinois ever had, would make a great
governor.
Repeal the rotten Civil Service laws
and give the soldier boys Jobs.
Charles II. Lamson is one OF Chi
cago's greatest paving experts.
Judge Frank Johnston, Jr., IL max.
ing q fine record on tho Circuit Court
bench.
George L. Schein, the we'll known
lawyer, who numbers his friends by
the thousand, would make fine Judge.
Mr.. Schein has no ambition in this di.
rection, It is said, but his ability, fair.
ness and legal experience we'll At him
for judicial honors.
AlR5HA
Edmund r. Perkins, the we'll known
| engineer, Is a progressive Chicagoan
with national reputation In his pro.
fession.
George l.. schein, the able lawyer,
would make fine Judge.
Frank j. Hogan, the well known law
yer, and former fire attorney, would
make a splendid Judge of the munich
pal court.
| ~c~
Alderman Walter p. Steffen is do
ing great work as head Of the coun'
Gil police committee.
Edward w. Everett, the we'll known
lawyer. is frequently talked OF fol
congress by his many political friends
He Is said to have no ambition In this
direction, but his popularity would
cause his election to almost any Office
he was nominated for.
%S
The famous Terrace Garden is
now one of Chicago's distinct features
A trip to the Morrison Hotel where
the beautiful restaurant is located al
ways means return visit.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-02-07

'ONer.
Aid. Cullerton tried hard to post
pone action on the theater license
schedule, but was defeated by votes
of SO to 16 and 81 to IL.