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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-10-16
DO FLYING FISH FLY7
Science Thinks Not, but Many OBJ
servers Say They Do.


servers Say They Do.
The much mooted question, do fly
ing fish fiy?" is discussed by William
Allingham In the Nautical Magazine.
The orthodox scientific opinion Is that
the wings of the flying fish merely
serve as a parachute to sustain the fish
for brief period in the air after he
has launched himself out Of the water
by a powerful screwlike movement of
his tail. According to this view, the
fish has no power of directing his
fight after he has left the water.
However, Mr.. Allingham, who is a
nautical expert attached to the British
meteorological Office and Is In constant
intercourse with seamen, reports many
observations that tend to controvert
that the wing fms are in constant rapid
vibration and seem actually to serve
the purpose of fight. One vessel mas
ter watched fish that had attained an
altitude of twenty feet above the water
and was flying toward the mizzen rig
ging Of his ship when, apparently
noticing obstruction, it changed its
course about 60 degrees, crossing the
vessels stern to regain the water.
Many other similar observations are
mentioned.
A series of cinematograph pictures
might solve this question once and for
all.-Scientific American.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-10-16
The Family Cough Medicine

In every home there should be a
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery,
ready for immediate use when any
member of the family contracts II
cold or cough. Prompt use will
stop tie spread of sickness S A.
Std. OF Mason, Mich. writes: my
whole family depends upon DR..
Kings New Discovery ms the best
cough aud cold medicine i'm the
world. Two soc. bottles cured me Of
pneumonia. Thousands If ather
families have been equally benefited
and depend entirely upon DIR.
Kings New Discovery to cure their
coughs .colda, throat and lung troub-
les. Every dose helps. Price. zoe.
All druggists. H. e. Bucklen & Co.
Philadelphia or st. Louis.
advertisement
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-10-16
Rational Love.

'aThe rational rather than the TO
mantle view of marriage is the one
most in favor with the young people
OF the twentieth century" said a well
known eugenics expert in an address
in Cleveland.
''The rational view will make for hap
pier marriages. And this rational view
is beautifully illustrated In two ques-
hons-a little dialogue-running thus:
xviii you always love meT
xviii you always be lovable? -
New York Tribune.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-10-16
si.reuianeum and Pompeii.

Pompeli was buried in ashes or light
scoria, while Herculaneum was en-
tombed in lava, which, after cooling,
hardened into a material Of the con-
sistency of marble, and we thus have
the explanation Of the fact that while
the first city has long been unearthed
the latter is still largely covered with
its ancient lava shroud. Excavations
are constantly going on at Herculane-
UNI, and the work will in all probable
ity continue to the finish, but 1t is not
likely that any especially important re-
suits will accrue. since the life OF the
two cities was practically the same
New York American.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-10-16
A Gentle and Effective Laxative

A mild, gentle and effective laxa
tive is what people demand when
suffering from constipation. ThOuS-
ands swear by DIR. Kings New Life
Pills Hugh 'ralman of San Anto-
MO. Texas writes: They are beyond
question, the best pills my wife and /
have ever taken" They never cause
pain Price 25c. at all druggists, or
by mail, III. E. Bucklen & Co. Phil
adelphia or st. Louis.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-10-16
Eczema and itching Cured

The soothing. healing medication
in DR.. Hobson's Eczema Ointment
penetrates every tiny pore of the
skin, clears tof all mpurties--stops
itching instantly. DR.. Hobson's
EczemH Ointment Is guaranteed to
speedily heal eczema, rashes. ring
worm, letter aud other unsightly
erutipOns. Eczema Ointment is
a DOCTORS prescription, not III exper-
iment. All druggists or by mail. soc.
Pfeitfer Chemical Co., Philadelphia
and St.Louis
advertisement
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-10-16
Why Is It?

That a legless man can put his loot
IN it,"
That persons who are consumed by
curiosity" still survive?
That frequently sinking fund is
used to meet a floating debt?
That straining the voice Is not the
proper way to make it clearer?
That we speak of stream running
dry when the only way 1t can run is
wet?
That wives should expect their hus'
bands to foot the bills without kicking
That we talk of some one going
straight to the devil" when he has to
be crooked to 60 there?-Boston Tran
script.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-10-16

All you who have torpid liver
weak digestion or constipated bow
els, look out for chills. The season
is here and the air is full of the dis
ease germs. The best thing to do is
to get your liver in good condition
and purify the stomach and bowels.
Herbine is the right remedy; it ans
wers the purpose completely. Price
SOC. Sold by all druggists
advertisement
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-10-16
Matthew Arnold and the Girls.

OF Matthew Arnold as school ex-
aminer tale is told by fellow In
spector of class of girl pupil teachers
that he asked Arnold to examine for
him. Arnold gave them all the excel
lent mark.
But" said the other inspector,
surely they are not all as good as they
can be. Some must Ne better than eth
ers"
Perhaps that Is So" replied Arnold
But then. you see, they are all such
very nice girls"
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-10-16
Present Troubles.

"Ah. pretty lady," said the fortune
teller. you wish to be told about your
future husband?"
''Not much" replied Mrs. Galley.
T've come to learn where my present
husband is when he's absent. "-Phila-
delphia Press.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-10-16

Neuralgia of the face, shoulder,
hands, or feet requires powerful
remedy that will penetrate the flesh.
Billiards. Snow Liniment possesses
that power. Rubbed in where the
pain is felt is all that is necessary to
relieve suffering and restore nor
NAL conditions. Price 25c, soc and
$l.00 per bottle. Sold by all drug
gists.
Advertisement
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-10-16
Professionally Considered.

THE Declaration of Independence is
a wonderful document" said the patri-
otto citizen.
Eyes" replied the legal expert Its
one of the ablest documents l ever saw.
And the most remarkable thing is that
with all the ability it represents, no
body appears to have received cent
for drawing 1t un."-Washingto Star.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-10-16
Turninu the Phrase,

"They used to call him bonehead."
THAT was before he succeeded"
Yes. Now they express 1t different
~. They call him man of hard, solid
sense. Washington Star.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-10-16

Tickling in the throat,hoa rseness
loss of voice, irdicate the need Of
Billiards. Horehound syrup. LEASES
the lungs, quiets the cough and re.
stores health in the bronchial tubes.
Price 25c, 50c and '$1.O0 per bottle.
Sold by all druggists.
Advertisement
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-10-16

When the chest feels on fire and
the throat burns, you have inliges.
ton. and you need Herbine to get
rid of the disagreeable feeling. 1t
srives ort badly digested food
strengthens the stomach and puri.
fies the bowels. Price Soc. Sold by
all druggists.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-10-16

The new gas plant has been COM
pleted and is in operation IN Jack
sonville. This means improved
lighting and heating service for the
people of that city.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-10-16

An election will be held in Orlando
on the gid 1T November to nominate
u mayor and two commissioners to
serve under the new city charter
which goes into effect on January |.
1914
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-10-16

The Miami Daily Metropolis says
"Dade county valuations have in
creased more that six million doll
airs during the past year..
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-10-16
ADVERTISEMENT

A new Methodist church has been
completed I'm Kissimmee. This edi-
flee represents cost Of about 1000
and is quitea credit to the people
and the town.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-10-16
Distantlv Related.

"Say. isn't Swardle. the banker. a
relative of yoursT'
Eyes; he's cousin-about 100000
removed "-Chicago Tribune.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-10-16

Arrangements have been made to
have Frank Champion, one of the
worlds greatest aviators, fly in Ma
rianna November 5. 6, and 7, at the
West Florida Fair.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-10-16

The 1918 convention of the Missis-
sippi to Atlantic Inland Waterway
Association will meet In Palatka
November II and Is.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-10-16

With membership of thirty eight
the Good Government League of
Pensacola was otganized few
nights ago.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17

You to whom the universe has be-
come a blast furnace. Il coke oven, a
cinder Strewn freight yard. to whom
the history OF all ages is a tragedy
with the climax now to whom III de
mocracy and our flag are but play
things of the hypocrite, turn to the
soil. turn to the earth. your mother.
and she will comfort you. Rest. be it
ever SO little. from your black brood
ings. Think with the farmer once
more. as your fathers did. Revere
with the farmer our centuries old
rurai civilization. however little it
meets the city's trouble. Revere the
rural customs that have their roots in
the immemorial benefits OF nature.
There is perpetual balm in Gilead. and
many city workmen shall turn to it
and be healed. This by faith and a
study of the signs. We proclaim
Nicholas Vachel Lindsay in Farm and
tireside.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17

! heard some Il d~escanting about
her view. She said oRe thing she'd al
ways hated in New York was not hav-
ing a view and now she had one. She
took me up to see it. Well. where is
it, said |, looking out of the win
dow. why. there and there" said
that roof to the next one and down
in the street to the mail box and over
head to that bit of SKYE" / said. oh.
yes. and how nice it was that she had
it. It's really pathetic when somebody
thinks that what she showed me was
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
Native Meeting Places In Sumatra.

Every district of Importance In the
towns of Sumatra possesses a balei.
or native meeting place. which the
Dutch regent visits periodically in or
der to discuss with his subordinates
the affairs of the district. These Su-
matran equivalents of a county coun-
Gil hall are very quaint and are dec
grated with beautiful inlaid work at
the ends and a tapering roof of fine
palm. ornamented with bright brass
work. which glitters in the SUM-. set
ting it off most picturesquely against
a background of tall cocoanut trees
and q forest OF rich tropical plants. A
space is left between the ground and
flooring. the eason OF which is OBJ
vious. for in the tropics during the
rainy season the inhabitants are often
visited with floods. so in order to safe
guard themselves in such an energen-
cy most of the buildings are erected
on stilts.-Wide World Magazine.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
METALS AND MICROBES,
In Some Instances Contact Means
Death to the Germs.

In Some Instances Contact Means
Death to the Germs.
Experiment seems to show that there
are certain metals which are capable
of destroying microbes that come In
contact with them.
The microbes experimental with were
cultivated for the purpose in jelly
spread on a plate. and pieces of metal
were dropped upon the jelly while 1t
was still moist.
Any metal that had the property OF
arresting the development of the mi
srobes destroyed them. not only just
under the place where it lay. but for
q narrow space around it. The width
of this space varied both with the kind
of metal and the kind of microbe.
Pure gold, when freshly cleaned and
FURNISHED, had no effect upon the mi
crobes. Pure nickel and platinum and
a few other metals also failed to at
feet the organisms. But cadmium. COP
per. brass. zinc and silver destroyed
them. the first named metal especially
acting quickly and effectively.
1t has been observed that the metals
that affected the microbes we're those
that are readily attacked by chemical
reagents. while those that resist such
reagents. like gold. had no effect. From
this fact it has been concluded that the
action upon the organisms is due to a
solution of the metals taking place in
the jeliy.-Harper's Weekly.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
RIDING THE SURF.
Riotous Sport In the Breakers That
Lash the Coast of Hawaii.

Lash the Coast of Hawaii.
"One of the novel pleasures in which
most travellers indulge while in Homo
lulu is surf riding at Waikiki. lea
Diamond head writes John Bur
roughs in the Century. THE sea, with
a floor of lava and coral, is here shall
low for a long distance out. and the
surf comes in at intervals like a line
of steeds cantering over a plain. We
went out in our bathing suits in a
long. heavy dugout. with a native
oarsman in each end.
When several hundred yards from
shore we saw on looking seaward the
long. shining pillows coming. where
upon our oarsmen headed the canoe
toward shore and piled their paddles
with the utmost vigor, uttering stimuli
taneously a curious. excited cry. In a
moment the breaker caught us and. in
some way holding us on its crest, shot
us toward the shore like an arrow.
The sensation is novel and thrilling.
The foam flies: the waters leap about
you. You are coasting on the sea. and
you shout with delight and pray for
the sensation to continue. But it Is
quickly over. The hurrying breaker
slips from under you and leaves you
in the trough. while it goes foaming
on the shore. Then you turn about
and row II from shore again and
wait for another chance to be shot to
ward the land on the foaming crest OF
a great Pacific wave"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
BIG CONSIGNMENT DUE TO
ARRIVE HERE THIS WEEK.
Recent Reduction in the Price Leads
to a Heavy Demand for the
Modern Culinary
Methods.

The first carload shipment of cleo
trio ranges that was ever made in
this country ! s due to arrive in
Southern Idaho direct from the Sim
pick Electric Heating eompany's fac
tory Ia Cambridge, Massachusetts,
during the PRESENT. week.
The wonderful advance that has
been made in Idaho in the general
use OF electricity for cooking pur-
poses is nothing short of marvellous
II is claimed on good authority that
more electric ranges are in use in
this state than in all the New
Eng land states together. This
condition is due both to the low
rates being charged for electricity
by the local companies and the pro,
gressiye up-to-date class of peo-
pie W hich comprise thte population.
Clean, Safe and Reliable.
1t is a we'll known fact that cleo
tricity for cooking purposes cannot
be excelled, 1t is thoroughly clean,
safe and reliable, and where attrac-
tive rates are o~btainable is far o
economical than fuel. A large num-
Der of electric ranges have been /
constant use in southern Idaho dur
ing the past three or four years. an
they have fully demonstrated their
worth. 1t capnot but be a source of
pride 10 people living here to real
ize that THEY are SO far abreast
of the times. 1t is probably true
that southern Idaho is being more
widely advertised today and Is be-
coming better known throughout
the country on account t its cheap
electricity than for anything else.
A local representative of the
Power company advises that orders
have already been taken or most
of the ranges in the first ship
ment and that the company ex-
poets to sell all of them soon after
the car arrives.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
THE INTERNATIONAL GAME.
Tennis 10 Played Practically All Over
the Earth,

If baseball Is Uncle Sans national
game and cricket is John Bulls, tennis
Is certainly the international game Ii
Is played everywhere on the face Of
the globe, almost from pole to pole
and from far east to near west.
The United States and Canada are
dotted with tennis clubs from ocean to
ocean and honeycombed with courts.
Every country in Europe has its host
Of tennis players, from Russia down
to the tip Of italy. Every sport loving
foreigner In India is a tennis devotee
and many OF the natives. At the last
tournament In Singapore there were
500 entries. and the standard of play
was very high. Tennis is played in
the Malay states, in the Straits Settle
ments. in Siam, in fndo-China, all
over Australia. New Zealand and Tas-
mania, as well as in many of the tiny
islands of Polynesia. in the principal
cities of China and Japan and their
suburbs and in Egypt. under the
shadow of the pyramids.
There are plenty Of places in the
world where an athletic American
couldn't get up a nine TO play base
ball or a patriotic Britisher couldn't
find a cricket crease or bat, but If
there is another lover Of sport within
hailing distance and the place is at all
civilized he can be pretty sure of find
ing a tennis court and an opponent
worthy of his racket. New York
World
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
GOT DRUNK ON A BEEFSTEAK
And Also on Overstrong Tea and Even
on Cold Water,

According to a house surgeon in a
London hospital. it is not necessary to
take strong drink at all in order to be
drunk. Cases have been known in
whitb patients have got drunk on a
beefsteak after having been for many
weeks on a very light diet. The in
soxieation IA these cases showed it.
self ia a slight dizziness and drowsi-
ness and Indiatinctness of speech.
Similar cases have been known in
which the only intoxicant has been
strong tea. In fact. there are instances
in medical books of exceptional people
In whom the constant use Of over
strong. overdrawn tea has brought
about distinct symptoms Of deIrium
tremens.
Perhaps the most curious sort of in
t%oxication on record is that in which
the only intoxicant is cold water drip
ping from a water tap into the ear.
In Germany a few years ago quite a
humber OF morbid people had a crav-
ing for this curious way Of inducing
drunkenness. but it seems to have been
stamped out.
The drip of the water is said to
cause a painful boiling sensation at
first and then to cause a pleasant drow-
siness, ending in deep sleep. When
the victim is reused he is dull and stu
pid in manner like a heavy drinker.
This craze makes its victim a nervous
wreck in a very short time.-Pearson's
Weekly.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
Practical Piety.

The goodly minister saw one of his
p~arishioners running rapidly down the
road. trying to keep in sight Of a re-
treating form ahead.
All called the minister. whittier
away. my b~rother?"
Seeing the race was lost anyway. the
chaser stopped and pantingly replied:
THAT COMPOUNDED thief stole my
coat
An. and you were following the
Scriptural admonition to give him your
cloak also, We're you?"
No" said the pa%rishioner frankly,
but I intended. If | caught him. to
give him n belt."-Judge.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
itaIy's MARRIAGE Brokers,

In Italy marriage brokers are a regu-
lar institution. They have pocketbooks
filed with the names of marriageable
go about trying TO arrange matches.
When they are successful they receive
a commission and very likely some
thing extra as a voluntary gift from
their customer.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
A King and His Doctors.

1t is said that Ardashir. the king of
the Persians. never permitted a physi-
clan to prescribe for him until he had
10 heal himself he gave him his daily
food. and the physician entered his
service.-The Orient.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
Hoods Bit of Fun.

An English beer vender wrote over
his shop door:
Bear sold here"
Tom Hood. who saw 1t. said II was
spelled right. sal
1.-THE fluid the man sells" Hood ey-
Blamed, lis his own bruin."
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17

Ethei-Jack asked Miss Passeigh
last night how old she was. Edith
Did she get angry: Ethel-No. She
vas BATTERED. You see. she felt she
must look young or he'd never have
dared Boston Transcript.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
How II Grows.

rntil IL ma does something note
worthy the little bunch Of whiskers on
his erin Ia described as n "goatee."
After he achieves eminence 1t Is refer
red to rs IN Observation-Disclosures
ledger.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
Spells IL All.

F"~Speaking of the theater. | like plays
with a happy ending"
$50 do l.. But my wife almost al
why's loses a handkerchief Or n glove
-Washipgton Herald. r.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
The Worst Of II.

A"Do Won keep n cook. Mrs. SububY'
o"Madan.At not only keep the cook.
ni~a her entire NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
american, n~,fsaY1trs 4a5a0 10 e4a
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
ANNUAL SCHOOL MEETING AND
ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given that on
Monday, 21st day of April, 1913,
the annual school meeting and cleo
ton in and for School District NO
A, OF Power County, State of Idaho
in said district.
HENRY SHANDREW.
Clerk of Board of Trustees School
District No. "A, Power Coun-
ty, Idaho, ct
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17

The enlargement Of mans posses
sions. is very often the contracting of,
his heart.-Robertson.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
BETTER THAN

+ Spanking will not cure chill
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: Chicago. ILL.,, have discovered
;! a strictly harmless remedy for .
;! this distressing disease and 10
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: The American Falls Press. 4.
: This remedy also cures fire. :.
: quent desire to urinate and .
: inability to control urine dur :.
: Ing the night or day in old or :!
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Is an Old Reliable House. ;:
+ Write to them to-day for the :
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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17

Nothing Is So new as what has long
inrn forgotten. German Froverb.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
PHYSICIAN

.
Richard +. Moth
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office in Schmidt Block
Office phone 8. Res. phone II
American Falls, : : Idaho
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-04-17
Report Of the Financial Condition
The Evans State Bank
Resources

Located at American Falls. State of
daho. at the close of business April 4th 1913
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-01-27

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