The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-05
SOLE OF LANELAND'S
MANY ADVANTAGES


TIL. N i'll 10 sense A bo0l st.t!ol
OF this paper, hei4s exactly the
same in form, IL, aad general con
tent, ii, olr regular DAILY Issue, VAR
ioas persons H., rested in thc III
nois Day celebration have ordered
several hundred extra copies to send
to northern points, and for the behe-
fit 0. these readers in other states
we have Incorporated II little more
information ~ 10 ,his section, It's
crops. climate, and other conditions,
than in our usual issue.
We viii state, and We are willing
to stand by the statement, that TO-DAY
no section OF the country offers ad-
yantagrs and attractions to the home
seeker and investor equal to those
held out by Florida; and we Will add,
with equal confidence, that no point
in Florida eXcels Lakeland in any
of the things that so to make up the
ideal place to make home AN m
yestment or business venture.
The highest point in peninsllar
Florida. it is absolutely free from
malaria. and the official records Will
show that it ranks among the most
healthful spots in the entire country.
1t has the best water in Florida; we
10 not believe there is any better
water in any State. 1t Is surrounded
by beautiful lakes, which add charm
to the landscape and contribute
pleasure to the resident. There arc
several of these crystal, fresh water
lakes within the limits of the city
Many tourists and winter visitors
come to Lakeland They are charmed
with the city and its surroundings
and we are delighted to have them
with us; but, unlike many Florida
towns. Lakeland is not Dependents
upon the tourist business. It's back
bone and chief resource Is the fine
agricultural territory tributary to 1t
where the orange, the grapefruit, ant
the strawberry are grown to pcrfec
ton. being shipped in large guam
titles to Northern markets. Othel
crops, such rs celery. beans. eabbages
eggplant, etc. are also grown iol
northern shipmcnt, while corn
sugar cane and sweet potatoes ar,
among the staple farm crops.
Second only to the citys agricul
tural resources are her railroad in
terests. Five divisions of the Allan
tic Coast Line center here, and {
great many employees have the!l
homes in this city. There are alst
extensive shops and other depart
ments of railroad industry which pro
ducc a monthly payroll Ct man!
thousands of dollars. which gives t.
the city a permanent, constant, ant
substantial financial status.
The city is ideally located, no
only as regards scenic beauty ant
healthfulness. but also with respect
to accessibility. 1t has more dali!
passenger trains than any city il
Florida. with the exception of Jack
sOnville and Tampa. 1t Is situated
in the center of the peninsular por
ton of Florida, 200 miles south o
Jacksonville and 80 miles east Of
Tampa.
Its present population is about
5000 Its population in 1900 wa:
1,1SO. The census of 1910 showed
a gain of PIC per cent. in ten years
and 522 per cent. in 20 years.
1t has splendid public school
embracing the full high schoo
course. The enrolment at present
is about S1o pupils There are ais
two excellent private schools. with
a combined attendance of over 200,
making over Loco children in the
schools OF the city.
All denominations are represented.
The Bartisjs. Mcthodists. Presbyte-
rians. Cumberland Presbyteriars.
Episeopalians. Catholics. Christians.
and members of the Church of God.
all have good houses of worship. The
Lutherans are erecting a handsome
church at this time.
There is no prejudice sectional or
sectarian among the people. There
is no social srobbishness. Character
is the only thing required to insure
a hearty welcome.