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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-11-25

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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-11-25

Arthur j. Burdick. in Smsef Magazine.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-01
CITRUS FRUITS
SCORE ADVANCES
Chicago Trade Pays Premium on Or
anges and Lemons.

Chicago. Oct. 27.-Citrus fruits
showed further advances this week
and experienced strong markets.
The scarcity of supplies made de-
nand appear much more active than
it really was, as high prices have
tended to cut down consumption.
Oranges in carlOts were pushed up
to the s. notch. making an advance
OF :,0c over former prices. There
was a good demand for the fruit, and
with light receipts the situation was
firm.
Lemons took a jump Of about 75c
and sold at s. to 1915 in carlots as
receipts were nominal and there
was a fairly active demand. Sup
plies on hand were firmly held.
A few cars of grapefruit arrived
this week and sold at s. to Sc per
box. The fruit was a trile green
but sound and good, dealers finding
no trouble in selling it to the best
trade.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-01
GHERKINS APPEARING
AHEAD OF THE SEASON

Gherkihs are hot in season iii
Florida al the present time but the
@hcrkiEs do not know it, so three
luSty. vigorous vines in Lakeland
are working with ali their vcgeta-
bic strength to bring forth fruit in
greater abundance than their near
by cucumber ncighbOrs.
These three Vines are found at the
rear Of Miss Leila GaIloway's home
on Lake Mirror. and hundreds of
Shrrkins alc hanging on the vines,
and daily supplying the table OF
Mrs. MacMullin. who is occupying
the Galloway home this season.
This vegetable belongs to the Gu
cnmbcr family and while it is un-
usually early in the season for mem.
bcrs of this family, the heavy yield
of these three vines bears witness to
the fact that almost anything can
grow any time in the highland lake
region of Florida.
While the gherkin Is not in great
demand generally as a vegetable, 1t
is used considerably for salad and
picking in this country, although in
European countries it is vegeta-
Bile dainty when either boiled and
served with butter and salt or cook
ed In a cream sauce.
\ little later on In the season the
gherkin will be found in Lakeland
grocery stores ON the vegetable
stands. but along in January and
the early Spring is the usual time
tor the commercial gherkin to APP
pear.
That these ghcrkins are growing
Just from the love Of the growing is
evidenced by the fact that they have
done like Topsy and Just growed"
for they HAY" no care or attention,
irrigation or fertilization, except
what Nature gave them.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-01
FLORIDA FLOWERS ARRAYED
IN MOST GORGEOUS C0L0RS

The fora OF Florida are putting on
their most gorgeous colors. In antic-
nation of the crowds OF winter
tourists who annually make Lake
land their journeys end, and the
delight of the early tourists has
reached the top-notch since the
generous rains OF the past few days
have caused the flowers to bloom In
all their beauty.
At the home OF Albert Poteet, one
of the oldest settlers in Lakeland. Is
seen that rare sight, Century plant
in full bloom. Two venerable CEN
fury plants grow in Mr.. Poteets
yard on Kentucky avenue, and one
of these has sent a giant stalk into
the air about twenty-five feet. with
its head surmounted by a gorgeous
blossom.
Walking farther up Kentucky
avenue, the traveller finds an abund-
ance Of tropical plants including,
the luxuriant single and double
hybiscus, in both pink and deep red
varieties, the yellow alamander,
beautiful dahlias, some growing
eight feet high, and roses OF every
variety known to Florida soil.
At the home of T.. II. Young on
Tennessee avenue. Is seen one Of the
most beautiful floral displays In
Lakeland, with immense red hybis-
Gus, roses, and towering wOodbinc,
intcrmingled with the huge bcgonia
plants, and such foliage plants as
the elephant ears and arrow heads.
Along the garden fences on
Florida avenue, trail the red wood
bnc, the yellow hOncysucklc and
the white star Jassaminc.
The poinsetta. that famous Christ
mas flower, has already begun 10
bloom profusely. while Marchal Neil
roses are Keeping close second and
chrysanthemum buds are beginning
to swell.
Mr. w. +. Snecd also on Tennes-
see avenue, has beautiful ar
ranged lawn with roses of every
variety. ferns of all kinds known to
the hOrticulturist, and one i'm.
mense bush Of beautiful yellow bell
flowers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-01
HAS SETTLED HIS FAMILY
AND IS COMING BACK HERE

After having purchased land else
where and spending much time and
money in investigating various parts
of Florida, +. X. Cpecht, 1872 Forest
avenue. Oshkosh. Wis, has brought
his family to Lakeland and will con-
fine his Florida investments to this
vicinity hereafter.
Il know Florida almost as we'll
as ! know the Wisconsin territory
which | cover for my Chicago home
each season." says Mr.. Cpecht, land
I'll pick the highland lake country
every time Practically all of Polk
county is good. but firmly believe
in getting close to the main line OF
railway and near good towns -,
In addition to making my own
selection, | picked out several pieces
for my friends and will give them
the opportunity to buy just as soon
as get back north. I'm going bach
by the way. because business com.
pels me To. and not for pleasure and
Ill return TO the highland lake
country Just as soon as circum
stances will permit.
Mr.. Spechts family is now com
fortably resting for the winter al
All New York avenue, and Mr.
Sphect expects to be lat home
again some time in December.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-01

After an unprecedently warm aud
dry summer, during which the rm-
perature sometimes averaged ~.
degrees and the rainfall seldom ran
over six inches per month. Florida
and the highland lake country ar
now being blessed with abundant
rainfall Rains come almost .,a.y
day and while showers are the rule
there is an occasional fall Of rain
heavy enough 10 give the ground a
needed drenehing. As a result oi
these rains the non-irrigated groves
which in many cases plainly showed
their need Of moisture are now a.
fresh and bright as any one could
desire. the strawberry growers and
the general truckers are completing
their reccrd-breaking paintings and
all signs point TO . most prosperous
winter.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-01
PRIVATE SCHOOL MEETS
WITH DECIDED SUCCESS

The practicability OF a school
where tourists may place their chill
dren during the winter months
without the formality of an entrance
examination. Is shown In the sue
cess which has attended the Lake.
land Main Street Private School.
recently organized by Prof. +. c.
Angel.
Although the season Of l9ll-ls
has but jus, opened the school roll
is N present very near the hundred
mark. while inquiries from prospec-
tive tourists have grown 80 numer-
GUS a. 10 warrant the faculty In en-
gazing three additional rooms TO
meet the demand of the coming
heavy tourist season.
All grades are taught. from FRS,
TO twelfth. inclusive. and the pres
ent classes embrace Higher Mathe-
matics. English Literature. civil
Government. Physiology. chemistry.
Physics. as well as all common
branches and complete business
course including bookkeeping and
stenography.
The building Is ideally situated.
with ample play grounds for tennis.
ball and croquei
Terms are reasonable. from se.oo
10 ss.oa per school month. accord
Ing Ia grade and number Of studies.
The faculty consists of Prof. T.. G..
Angel. Brown University. 4. b..
Principal; Miss Mabel Drane. Ran
dolph Macon. A. ~; Miss Margaret
Southland. and Mrs. :. T. Fletcher,
piano aud voice.
Not only does the school aim 10
give especial attention 10 timid and
backward pupils. but il also enables
unusually bright pupils to advance
according to their ability and not
guage their progress by the progress
Of any class. II surrounds the pupil
with proper moral influences and
aims 10 make pupils self-reliant,
honest. orderly and unselfish.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-01
Didn't Concern Him.

John Wesley had reputation for
cheerfulnes In his journal he writes:
4 preached in Halifax TO civil, sense
less congregation Three or four gen.
tlemen put me in mind Of the honest
man at London who was SO gay and
unconcemed while Doctor Sherlock
was preaching concerning the Day Of
Judgment. One asked: DO you not
hear what the doctor says? He an.
swered. Yes. but | am not Of his
parish"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-01
SPLENDID new
APARTMENT BUILDING
TO BE ERECTED AT ONCE, BY
H. D. BASSETT, ON
KENTUCKY AVE.

| L ne contract Nuo oCCA 49,
| work will be begun in the immediate
future on the $4,000 Thoroughly
modern and freproOf apartment anu
store building that is 10 be erected
by II. ID. Bassett on his Kentucky
avenue lots, opposite Mayor Cox
office,
| This Is to be one OF the hneSl
buildings OF its type in the entire
south and will embody distinctive
features in its construction that Will
make it especially suitable for a
high class OF tenants.
The entire work will be under the
immediate supervision OF Guy Platt
| Johnson, the architect. and the
! work that has already been turned
out BY him is guaranty OF the eX-
,elleIce of this building. 1t Will
embody all the most modern and up
to-date features demanded in build
ngs of this type.
The lowel floor will be divided in
to three stores and the upper will
be given over to apartments. these
will consist OF four six room and
two five room fats. The entire
scheme Of the building is one that
will be ornamental and at the same
time nothing that will be obtrusiyc
or inhalmonious. The store fronts
will be of plate glass and marble
base for the exterior. with tile floor
entrances, while the interior will be
finished in native woods and the
ceiling in pressed steel. Over the
front will be chain suspended
metal and glass awning. Each store
will be provided with an office, wash
room and toilet. Over the entire
rear part there will be a permanent
loggia that will serve as a porch for
the stores and the apartments
above.
The building will be of buff
pressed brick with trimmings of
white terra Gotta and is in a distinct
class. showing the individuality OF
its designer in its treatment that
gives great promise of structure
that will not only reflect credit on
the architect but will give to the
city most useful and beautiful
building.
The distinctive features Of the
a,Dal tments will be their finish and
design. which will not only appeal
to the eye but also to the demands
of the tenants. Each apartment
will be finished in the beautiful
native woods and will be designed
so as to conform to the most exact
iHg.
Each Hat will be as distinctive as
I is possible to make it. and In
their design show that the knowl-
edge of the designer as to the wants
of the average person has been fully
With all the arrange
ments from the parlor 70 the kitchen
so fully IL will not only
appeal TO the fastidious but will al
30 he joy To the one who Is look
ing for that greatest essential. the
thorough and economic home plan
that will enable him to get along
with moderate amount Of help In
his work.
There is an abundance OF room
for mere buildings Of this same type
in the city. that reflect the conf
dcnee and faith that men have In the
future of Lakeland To be the great
est inland city Of the state Mr.
Bassett has shown that he has the
right building idea To suit the de-
mands Of the people that are arriy-
ing in our city and will no doubt
realize handsomely from his invest
ment.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-01
CITRUS GROWERS
START SHIPMENTS
LAKELAND GROWERS ASS0CIA-
TON START FIRST SHIPMENT

The doors O.. the Lakeland Citrus
Growers Association will open on
Wednesday, November list, for the
season of 19ll-l2 when the first
carload of citrus fruit will pass
through this exchange, bound foi
Northern points.
Thi, car will be loaded with
ParsOn Browns and other sweet or
anses and such fancy grapefruit as
is fully M ,ured at this season from
the magnificent twenty-five acre
grove of J. +. Griffin on the south
shore OF Lake I'eulah.
Other cars which will follow
through the Citrus Growers Asso-
citation will be loaded with perfectly
matured fruit from the j.. l.. kinne:
grove on Lake IIollingswOrth and
the Herbert j. Dranc grove on Lake
Hunter, and will be shipped imme-
diately following he Griffin car.
These will be combined with such
other shipments as are ready, the
idea being to ship only the early
and thoroughly maturcd varieties at
this season.
Mr. Griffin reports Il splendid
,;,,lI -. bath or, nntr,iit and or-
ancas. AID estimates between three
ana ioar thousand boxes of fruit on
his trees this year From one tree
in his grove h. will pick twelve
boxes oi grapefruit.
81. J. Drano, secretary ard treas
urrt nj The citrus Growers ass0cia-
ti0n. anaoinccs that the langcrinc
shipments from Lakeland this year
viii. 81 unusually satisfactory as the
tangrrne yield Is remarkably large
and fine.
During the summer an entirely
new outfit has been installed in the
packing plant, and the Lakeland
citrus packing house is now one of
the best equipped In the state. The
improvements have been made this
summer at cost of 800. These
include il Skinner washer, dryer
and pOliSher, which will do this year
automatically what was formerly
done by hand. and with a saving Of
the time Of at least five employees.
The brands which will be used by
the Growers association will be
pride of Lakeland and Blue
Shield. The Pride of Lakeland"
brand will appear only on those
packages which contain the very
best fruit grown in this vicinity.
This brand shown ON package
means that every orange or grape
fruit has qualified as bright"
The brand Blue Shield" appear
ing upon a box is a guaranty that |
the fruit is absolutely sound aud |
good bu, is not the brightest varic-
ty.
No inferior fruit will he ship
ped says IT, J. Dranc, secretary
and treasurer. las the motto of the
association is Every doubtful or
ange is = Gull
Orders are being placed for sew
eral weeks ahead at prices which
are immensely satisfactory to the
growers and it may be said with
certainty that the orange will bring
to the grower what it is worth this
saeson' says Mr.. Drane.
F. l.. Kinney has been appointed
general manager of the association.
Mr.. Kinney has long been known as
0ne ri the best orange experts in
the state. Both he and Mr.. !. T.
Griffin. president, will be found at
the packing house all during the
season.
According to present indications. !,
between 1900 and 10000 boxes of /,
fruit will be shipped through the ex-
change and this does not include
the thousands of boxes which will
be- shipped by individual growers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-01

A. though to vie with the eulti-
waited flowers. the fields are aglow
With soldenrod. brown-eyed susans
and the beautiful tiger lily that
grows wild In Florida. while the
purple hyacinth borders many Of
the lakes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-01

Said an English clergyman: Patriot
Ism 10 the backbone Of the British en-
pire: and what We have to do 10 to
train that backbone and bring Il to
the front. Christian lntelligencer.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-01

Wltheut llmltaslens,
Our country 10 the world: our coun.
trymen are mankind.-William I,lovn
Garrison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26
A New Handkerchief.

0 seldom is there anything new intro
duced in the line Of handkerchieIs
hat anything out of the ordinary Is sure
O attract attention. The latest handker-
hief novelty has the appearance OF an
rdinary, handkerchief. is made OF fine
Material with hemstitched border and
lay have a small embroidered figure IN
he corner. The novel feature OF this
handkerchief is that it is made with a
our-inch diamond-shaped center OF
,hite velveteen outlined with fine lace
edge.
This center takes the place Of the cham
is, so essential to the handbag toilet
the average young woman. Powder
an be busted upon the chamois-velvet
enter, and 1t clings to the happy face
ven better than to the surface Of a
hamois skin. Being concealed in the
enter OF the handkerchief, it is never
oticed when in ordinary use or when
.arried loosely. in the hand. The center
lunders as perfectly as the balance OF
he handkerchief. making it an ideal ar
icle whether with or without the use OF
lowder It would make an attractive
gift If placed In fancy holiday box.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26
T present. bags. occupy a very I'M

a T present. bags occupy very I'M
"A portant position in milady's ward
= robe, and for that reason will be
possibilities as Christmas gifts. No mat
ter how many bags a lady may already
possess, she would be pleased to own in
edition one of the dainty and exquisite
new novelty bags.
Since the fabric bags came into more
common use a few seasons ago there have
been hundreds Of new designs introduced.
Besides the expensive materials used in
some of these bags. many of. them are
mounted on gold or silver frames. Others
have been made by hand, or are hand
embroidered.
Bags made of velvet tapestry and fur
re very popular. FRINGE and tassel trim
med bags are the decided favorites. Silk
bags with silk fringe, velvet bags with
silk fringe. and velvets with chenille
fringe are much liked.
Among the novelty bags are new types
of Chinese hand-embroidered bags. They
are made of heavy silk. and are embroid-
cred solid with highly colored silk and
gold tinsel thread. The designs are
richly Chinese. and are works of high
art. They are lined with silk, and are to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26

anchored to ones person 1t is very likely
to fly out of the car II the wind is blow
ing strongly. Very heavy gloves are
worn and the sleeves of the coats are SO
wide that the hands may be tucked into
them against the warmth Of the arm.
Though in town 1t Is quite safe to go
about In we'll heated limousine. with the
feet protected only by thin slippers. the
woman who motors in the country is
careful to put on her high laced or but
toned boots before setting out, for ankles
not protected by leather are apt to be-
come woefully chilled. So little walking
is done by the fair automobilist that very
dainty boots are usually worn with the
little frock of serge or mohair which is
worn beneath the big coat and revealed
when a tearoom is entered. Patent
leather or calf boots come now with but
toned tops Of satin, suede and velvet and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26
NOVELTY HANDBAGS.

be had with gold-plated frames. The
handles are of long silk cords. few
silk-lined Irish crochet and other lace
bags are suitable for the theater and for
use with lingerie costumes.
Following are few of these novelty
bags:
embroidered brown velvet bag, with
braiding of gold beads: chenille fringe
trimmed black plush bag; gold-mounted
Chinese band-embroidered bags: braid
and fringe trimmed chiffon broadcloth en-
velope bag; silk fringe trimmed black
velvet bag, with gold tinsel band through
the center; a dyed muskrat fur bag; extra
large silk tapestry bag, with filigree sill
yer trimmed frame: fringe trimmed lace
bag. with colored silk lining; Irish crochet
bag, with ball fringe: fur bag OF white
cony; one formed of bands of Persian
tinsel braid.
One of the newest bags is small red
leather bag, with leather handle To the
ordinary observer it is a simple envelope
bag, being held together with a clasp.
When opened up it is found to be a prac-
tical fancywork basket, which lies per-
fectly fiat. The inside is lined with red
silk. Small pockets and loops are on the
sides for holding thimbles, scissors, thread
and other small articles. 1t is a practical
bag for the fancy goods worker to carry
with her on the trip to the sewing club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26

children. To other women the task Is
mountainous one, and the entertainment
of twenty or thirty children offers more
nerve-racking problems than the giving
of a large card party or dinner for grown
folks. The secret of success is perhaps
in the being able to put ones SELF In the
childs place and to see the party from
the child's point of view. Do You remem-
Der exactly how you felt at six, or at
ten or at. fourteen-that most difficult age
to entertain easily and satisfactorily! 80
you remember how hurt you were De-
cause the little girl with the curls got
all the attention. and you, with your
clipped locks, were ignored by the boys
| in CLAP In and Clap Out? Do you recall
| your burning envy OF tho girl who had
| light blue kid slippers with silk STOCKINGS
/ to match, while your own feet were clad
only in the staid black which accompa-
MED your Sunday school raiment? DO
you remember what enhancing value
bit Of paper and tinsel favor had TOT you,
just because it was part OF the parry,
and how you carried 1t home carefully
and kept, it for weeks on your mantel
among other equally priceless gimcracks?
After all, 1t is very easy to make chloren
happy. All It requires Is little plan
ming. and sympathy with the chiidlsh
point of view.
The Going to Jerusalem and kissing
games Of an earlier day have been re-
placed by guessing contests. simple pro-
gressive games and music. Dancing par
ties are successful only when the children
are very young or past the painfully shy
| and awkward first teens. 1t is the ex-
! ceptional boy lowering around the time
of first long trousers who can be per-
| suaded to approach bevy of little girls
! logged out in party frills and furbelows
and ask one of them to dance. even II he
knows how to dance. 1t is an odd but
| certain fact that boys forget how to
dance between the ages of ten and sew
| enteen, and for youngsters of this age
the holiday party brimful of jolly games
| and guessing contests, with a good sub
stantial feed at the end, will go with
much more zest- and success than a for
NAL dancing affair.
Hearts" is simple and easy progress
sive game and is in much favor for par
! ties where there are boys and girls in the
made OF decorations. tallies, favors and
prizes, and some grown-up sister or friend
! should act as referee to settle the argu-
ments and disputes which always arise
| when children play a game Of this sort.
! Fancy dress parties and masquerades
are particularly adored by young people
and sometimes even the awkward squad
in their first long trousers may be coaxed
/ to two-step and waltz in the lively eX-
| element of froiic of this sort.
/ Crepe paper costumes are easy to
| fashion. and for the sake Of the mothers
whose little folks are invited to- your
party stipuate that all costumes are to
be of crepe paper and no bothering with
satin. gold fringe or other expensive ma
terials will he necessary. Several attrac-
al : c;'eEe sAeer costumes are illustrated.
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NcAzZ2N.24.Rz.ZEeS
f6zo[he Children !.

and others easily made are flower cos
tunes. clown. monk. gypsy and Pierette
The latter costume is made of white
crepe paper in the full pantaloon style
of the clowns dress but Pierette has
quantities of fluffy red rosettes sewed
over her costume. a red ruche about her
neck and tall peaked cap with red
rosette at the side. Pierette's pretty face.
moreover, is not distorted with ridiculous
make up, like Master Clowns, This cos
tune may be duplicated in white with
blue rosettes Or in black with orange
rosettes.
X x
The barnyard costume should be worn
by jolly boy OF girl who will initiate the
actions and voice of the bird represented
The costume pictured is that of a yellow
hen, but rooseters, ducks, turkeys and
other fowl can be characterized with
equal success. The crepe paper "feath-
ers'' are pasted to foundation slip of mus
lin, and on the generous number of
feathers" depends the success and eff
fectiveness of the costume. The head is