The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-21

Florida Has Grand Climate and Also
Grand Opportunities


veritable example of a land of
milk and honey" it would be diff
cult to discover more perfect one
than Florida. Situated between the
rild Atlantic Ocean and Gulf OF
Mexico, with a genial climate, the
land teens with all the good things
o: the earth and with the living
things that thrive upon it. From the
srain and field stuffs of the north
and northwest 70 the fruits Of Italy
it runs the gamut of agrarianism.
eliminating no product that brings
health. wealth and happiness to the
soul or body of man and beast.
With its ever temperate climate IL
produces crops almost four-fold those
ia any other part the country. In
this State fruit growing has reached
the highest state of perfection. All
sorts of choice peaches, pears, grapes,
figs, oranges, grapefruit and nuts
sr0w and are produced in abun.
dance.
The school facilities of this State
are the best. In every town there are
many well built, restful looking
buildings equipped with all the mod.
ern educational applianc es and pre-
sided over by efficient teachers.
There is hardly town in the
State that is not on a railroad or
steamer service, and those that are
not in connection with other towns
ty autos or other means.
Dairy ranching has also attained
a fourishing condition. Cows aver
age two to four gallons of milk per-
day, and the cost of feed is nominal
Fish of all kinds may be caugh:
in the lakes. creeks, bayous and all
sorts of game may be shot in abun-
dance. Life sings joyfully from the
throats of the meadow larks in the
fields, from the hooking birds in the
sweet magnOlias and even the owl
roots a note of welcome to the trav.
eler in the night.
In fact, Industries of every de-
srription abound and flourish.
One can hardly mention the name
of Florida but to be reminded of the
srand opportunities offered for bath
ing and boating. Salt water bath
ing along the coasts and in the lakes
OF the interior. Crafts Of all suitable
sizes for business or pleasure are to
found plying in the beautiful warm
waters of the State.
With all the great attractions of
Florida but half told. there remains
lone, which possibly Is greater than
lalI Others-its wonderful climate
The oxygen from the air Of the Gull
land Atlantic and the balsam of the
Pines tend to form an atmosphere
that is invigOrating and health CIV
ing. 1t is possible for one to go out
every day in the year and mingle
among all the semi-tropical growths
CT plant life. which are found here
in great prOfusion. From the small.
er wild flower on every side to the
more stately palms and magnOlias
covered with graceful Spanish moss
| The weather is mild and balmy In
the winter and cool and comfortable
during summer The rainfall il
temple, occurring usually as showers
during the late spring and early
summer months.
Some day people will learn these
Things and then you will know that
the promises of a new life are open
to them and they will come and take
Possession and be made welcome.
And when those who have plough.
Ca shivering through the Ice and
snow of the north are kissed by the
Florida sunshine. with the mockine
birds singing gaily around them
with the breath of violets in the ali
they will fall on their knees and saw
God. We thank Thee. for this is tho
Land of Milk and Honey Lynn
Haven Tribune.