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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-11-20
Possibilities of Florida


Extract from paper written by
Mrs. Marian Meadow, reprinted
from the Florida Grower:
The only part of the United
States that dips down close TO the
tropical zones is Florida, with a
comparatively small area ofa little
over $4,000 square miles. Cali
fornia has made reputation for
herself for many tropical charac-
teristics, but it is because she can
raise certain types of plants be-
longing to the tropics that will
standa low degree of cold;t ;the past
winter having proved most con-
clusively that many of them can
stand 30 degrees below the freez-
ing point.
Florida can grow not only these,
but she can grow nearly every
tree anil plant that makes Ceylon
and India dreams of tropical ver-
dure. There may be some that
cannot be suited with our soil and
climate, but enough there are Of
a striking character to make a
paradise nf the spot that can pro-
duce them.
Over in California they have
made the most of such tropical
trees, shrubs and vines MS will grow
there and they have been planted
so profusely that visitor to the
state comes away with the impress
sion that he has been sojonrning
in the tropics. If the people of
our state were as much alive to
their possibilities as those of Cali
fornia have been to theirs we
could have wonderland here
right now that would attract the
attention of the whole world.
Nor would it be the work of more
than five to ten years to accomp-
lish this transformation if we could
all be imbued with the same idea.
and every man, woman and child
co:ld be made To feel his individ-
ual responsibility in the matter.
The particular line Of work that
wish to dwell on i'm this paper is
the part we women may take in
developing and beautifying the
spot we live in. l'll take up the
possibilities of making a tropical
fairyland of Florida, and the way
to 60 about it to achieve our ideals.
mentioned the results that Cali
fornia has accomplished by com
pretending her possibilities and
then putting them into execution
SO often and on such u grand
scale that thousands of orr conn-
try's wealthiest men have consid-
cred that state the ideal place for
making their final home after re-
tiring from the activities of bust
business life.
Last winter | went out TO Cali
fornia after attending the Horti- |
cultural meeting in Miami, and I
although | had pictured TO myself
Just what l,should see there, the
effect of the real thing ut close
range was such us to rouse IN ME
a tremendous feeling IF admiration
and appreciation of what educat-
ed brains can do, and with this in
spiration | came back imbued
with a spirit of emulation to get
even greater results from the
greater resources that are ours.
Good roads will have more to
do with Florida's rivalry TO Cali
fornia than any other agency that
lies within the province of mans
control, and to the men we leave
this problem (although if it we're
necessary ! believe we women
could build some good roads too.)
From the agitation that we con-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11
ERUPTION SPREAD ON FACE

$40 East Elm ST., Streator, Ill.-"A
running sore broke out above my
right eye, which spread over my en-
tire face. 1t started as small pim-
pie. I scratched it open and the con-
tents of this small pimple ran down
my face. Wherever this ran a new
sore appeared. They itched and
burned terribly; / couldn't touch my
face it burned SO. 1t disfigured my
face terribly and / couldn't be seen
for everyone was afraid Of it. 1t
looked like a disease of some kind; it
was all red and heavy white crust
on it. Everybody kept out of my way,
afraid it would spread. l lost rest at
night and / couldn't bear to have any
thing touch my face, not even the pill
low. I had to lie on the back Of the
head. / was always glad when morn
ing came so / could get up. 1t was
extremely painful.
"At last thought of Cuticura Soap
and Ointment and l commenced using
them. 1t took three weeks to COM
plete the cure" (Signed) Miss Caro-
line Miller, Apr. 80, 1913.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept l., Boston. ADV.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11
PRACTICALLY BUT ONE HOPE
Do Little for Unfortunate
Mrs. FourthbeIi.

81 tell you what it isl said Mrs.
Fourthbell, as she paid her rent,
things are coming to pretty pass!
There are about sixteen children run
ming up and down the fire escapes all
day long"
Complain to the jannitor," said the
agent, as he wrote out the receipt.
"Then the people in the fiat under
us do nothing but talk all night long
close to the shaft. We can hear every
word they say and cannot sleep a
wink
"You would better complain to the
janitor," repeated the agent.
"The servant girl in the fiat above
shakes her mats out of the front win
dow, and our parlor is full of DUST
Complain to the janitor," said the
agent, mechanically.
But that isn't the worst of it." con-
tinued Mrs Fourthbell. 'The janitor
himself doesn't do anything he ought
to DO. Half the time he doesn't take
the ashes off the dumb waiter, forgets
to light the gas in the halls, keeps our
letters in his pockets, and never can
be found when wanted"
"In case like that" said the agent,
as he started to go, Il don't see that
you can do anything, but-just pray!"
Puck.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11
FLEW IN THE NIGHT

yards swim. This eccentricity of the
the presence in the petrol tank of
some loose pieces of solder-relics,
quite evidently, OF its making; and
these, with the swish to and fro of
the petrol In the tank, as the machine
rode the dusts had momentarily
only to be washed out again. In the
end, as might have been expected, a
fragment damned itself in the orifce
and refused to come out and It was
then that the motor failed in earnest.
Once only, think, when a motor
has stopped in flight, have felt that
intake Of the breath which probably
represents the sensation, having your
heart in your mouth" 1t happened
during my second London to Man
chester" flight. Pursuing the victori-
Gus Paulhan, / determined to make up
ground by a night flight, then an I'M
heard of exploit, and assembled from
the little village Of Roade some sixty
miles. from London, Paulhan being so
far ahead Of me as Litchfield. 1t was
pitch dark, and l rose into a vague
black void, nothing showing in front
save the outline of my elevating
plane. Soon, however, some bright
specks twinkled far below; they were
the lights of the local railway station.
At this moment my motor, which had
been firing smoothly, spluttered sew
eral times and stopped. Mechanically
l tilted down the machine, II being
the only thing to do, and dived toward
the shrouded earth with not the
vaguest notion where I should alight,
or what obstacle l might strike when
l did so-house, tree, church or wall
And, then, as unexpectedly as it had
stopped, and while l was seeking in
vain to pierce the pail through which
/ was speeding, the engine resumed
it's task. But such an experience,
though it lasts bare two or three
seconds, is not readily forgotten
The risk of engine failure, while In
flight, was ever present in the mind
of the pioneer. But the pilot today is
not apprehensive, even when over
mountains or seas; modern motors,
indeed, have a reliability which was
undreamed of year or so ago. When
Bleriot flew the channel he did SO in
dread that his engine might stop at
any moment.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11
SHOULDN'T TAKE HIM LONG
Mark Twain's Occupation, According
to Little Daughter, Would Have
Been Brief.

Mark Twain, about the time that he
was working hard upon one of the
earlier books that brought him fame,
sailed for a tour of Europe with his
family.
He kept up his writing on shipboard
and only left it at intervals for brief
recreation.
One day an approaching storm drove
him inside the cabin and he went
back to work, leaving word with his
daughter, then very little girl, to ex-
plain his absence.
IF they ask for me-" he said to her,
"say that l won't be long-I am only
going to write an anecdote.'
A little later the child was accosted
by a passenger.
where has your father gomez" was
the inquiry.
He won't be long," lisped the child.
"He saith he it'll only going to ride a
nanny-goat."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11
What is WOn101'S
Beauty but Health !?
And the Basis of Her Health and
Vigor Lies in the Careful Reg
uIdfiOn of the BOzveLS.

II woman's beauty depended upon
cosmetics, every woman would be
picture of loveliness. But beauty lies
deeper than that. 1t lies in health. In
the majority of cases the basis of
health, and the cause of sickness, can
be traced to the action of the bowels
The headaches, the lassitude, the
sallow skin and the lusterless eyes are
usually due to constipation. SO many
things that women do habitually con-
duce to this trouble. They do not eat
carefully, they eat indigestible foods
because the foods are served daintily
and they do not exercise enough. But
whatever the particular cause may be
it is important that the condition
should be corrected.
An ideal remedy for women, and one
especially suited to their delicate re-
quirements, is DIR. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin, which thousands of women en-
dorse highly, among them Mrs. G. s..
Vance. of 511 S. Ray ST., New Castle.
Pa. At times she had spells of indi-
gestion so severe that she thought she
would die. Syrup Pepsin regulated her
stomach and bowels. and she attrib-
utes her excellent health today to this
remedy.
All the family can use DR.. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin, for thousands of moth
ers give it to babies and children. 1t
is also admirably suited to the require
ments of elderly people, in fact to all
who by reason of age or intirmity can
not stand harsh salts, cathartics. pills
or purgatives. These should always be
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11

avoided, for at best their effect is only
for that day, while a genuine remedy
like Syrup Pepsin acts mildly but per
manently.
1t can be conveniently obtained al
any drug store at fifty cents or one
dollar a bottle. Results are always
guaranteed or money will be refunded.
You will find 1t gentle in action, pleas
ant in taste, and free from gripping,
and it's tonic properties have distinct
value to women. 1t is the most widely
used laxative-tonic in America today
and thousands Of families are now Dev.
er without it,
Families wishing to try free sam.
pie bottle can obtain it postpaid BY
addressing DR.. w. B. Caldwell. zoo
Washington St., Monticello, III. A
postal card with your name and adj
dress on it will do.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11
HAPPY IN A GARRET
Genius Often FIourished In
Humble Surroundings.
Where Anthony Hope Did Much OF
His Writlne-EmiIe Zola's Early
Days-Gray and GoIdsmith's
Poor Lodgings.

London.-Happines 1t has been
well said. depends almost entirely
on the constitution of ones habits.
Which of us does not know some one
or other who is unhappy solely from
sheer and stupid habit? Individual
cases where persons are unhappy be-
cause they have got into the way
the habit-of being gloomy are as
common as fiatfooted policemen. Just
as common, indeed, are opposite
cases. where men and women are hap
py for no other real reason than that
it is their habit to be happy. Such
cases as these are the following cases
where great men have been happy
from habit, even in garrets.
Emile lola, the great French novel
list and essayist, allowed the whole
world to know, through the pages OF
the Journal des Goncourt, that some
of the happiest days of his notable
life were those spent away back in his
youth. in a garrett. There he lived
and worked on the seventh floor, In
downright Grub street fashion.
Anthony Hope, one of the most gift
ed and famous among modern British
authors. the writer of the Dolly Dia-
logues" and several successful plays,
occupied for years high room, which
his friend called garrett. 1t was
situated in Buckingham street, OFF the
Strand, London, and there he did the
great bulk of the writing that has
gone out into the world to cheer
those, among others, who lounge In
the easy chairs of coy drawing
rooms.
1t must not be imagined that Mr..
Hope worked where he did from rea-
sons associated with economy. That
is far from the case as glance at a
list of the donations and subscriptions
he regularly makes on behalf Of less
successful brothers and sisters would
amply prove.
Robert Buchanan has Informed US,
in his eloquent way, of his days in
London with the poet Gray spent in
a garnet in the neighborhood of Siam
ford street. To be sure, they sought
cheap lodgings, and that is why they
were content with garnet. At first,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11

Second ST., w. S., Streator, Illinois.
Philadelphia, Pa. -"It was at the
Change of Life that I turned to Lydia
z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
using it as tonic to build up my sys-
TEN, with beneficial results. - Mrs.
SARA HAYWARD, 1926 w. Venango ST.,
CTioga) Phila., Pa.
San Francisco, Cal.--"I have taken
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound for many years whenever I
would feel bad. 1 have gone through
the Change of Life without any troubles
and thank the Compound for it. ] rec
ommend it to young girls and TO women
of all ages" Mrs. C. BARRIE, 3052
25th ST, San Francisco, Cal.
The success of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, is unparalleled.
IL you want special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co, (c0nfl.
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by o
Weman and held in strict confidence.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11

Iayman; and If / had to respond mere
Iy "yes," or mo-" should be obliged
to say yes" But qualifications are
needed and important ones, too.
In the category of impending 2cci-
dents, which examination fails to re-
veal, should be placed that which be-
fell Mr. Lorraine, when flying the Irish
sea- His machine, like mine, had
been pronounced in perfect trim; but
when waste of water lay below and
no ships were in sight his engine
"pop-popped." and ceased it's work.
Commencing to plane down, he won
dered how long his biplane would re-
main afloat. But then, the engine.
which was still turning slowly, began
abruptly to fire again and he flew
ahead once more. Thrice did it play
this trick, stopping merely to start
again, and giving its pilot, each time.
the foretaste of a watery plunge. And
then at last, when the airman was
close upon the Irish shore, it actually
stopped for good. The machine fell
into the sea and Mr.. Lorraine COM
pleted his journey with a hundred
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11
LAWSUIT LASTS 81 YEARS
Original Judges All Dead, and Case
Still Hangs Fire-FinaI
Disposition Promised.

Pottsville, Pa.-Long delays of the
law were illustrated in court when
Judges Bechtel, Brumm and Koch re-
ceived application from George L.
Brown, a surviving member of. the
firm of Lawrence & Brown, coal op-
orators, asking court to make a final
disposition of the injunction proceed
ings brought by the firm against the
Reading Coal and Iron company, 81
years ago.
Although the case has been pending
since that time, none of the judges
now on the bench ever heard of it,
the judges who originally acted on
the matter being all dead
Court promised finally to dispose of
the case.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11

when full of hope and confidence, they
knew happiness that only comes to
few. The garnet was the silent wit
ness of that great joy experienced
only by the craftsman who is con
scious of creative spirit, and Blu.
chanan, when he arrived at compare.
tive wealth, looked back upon the al
most overpowering delight that was
his for time during the days spent
in Stamford street.
The dark ending of Gray's young
life was, of course, fresh in Buchan-
ans thoughts to the last; yet just as
fresh was the memory of their winged
moments of ecstasy. The enthusiasm
of their waking hours in the garrett
burnt in his soul whenever he looked
back and again pictured himself there
with his poet companion, anxious and
ready to conquer the world of letters.
The world famous poem, 1.-THE Farm
er's Boy" by Robert Bloomfield. was
written in garnet. The admirers
of this English poet are aware that he
began his labors in the literary field
in garnet in Fishers court, and later
in another garnet in Blue Hart court,
which are both in the locality Of Cole
man street, within five minutes walk
ing distance of the Mansion house.
Besides writing THE Farmers Boy"
he wrote his we'll known Autumn"
as well as his Winter" In the gar
ret in Blue Hart court.
1t is related that when the great
Goldsmith began his literary work he
rented miserable room, with next to
no furniture in it, in part of the Old
Bailey known In those distant days as
Green Arbour court. Subsequently he
went to Wine Office court, to the his
toric apartment in which the celebrat-
ed Doctor Johnson so Unexpectedly
discovered the immortal Vicar of
Wakefield"
Doctor Johnson himself might we'll
sympathize with Goldsmith, for It is
known that he worked in most hum
BILE circumstances within tumble down
lodgings in Exeter street, Strand
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11
Aviator Tells of Flight From
London to Manchester.
Eccentricities Of Motors-Improved
Mechanism and Dual or Treble
Motive Power VIII Do Away
With All Accidents.

London.-Thus an elderly and iras.
chile gentleman: Flown for five
years? Then. thank God you're alive,
sir, and don't fly again
A view, no doubt. that might repre-
sent the opinion Of many. But / do
not purpose to retire, writes Claude
Graham-White in Harper's Weekly
Instead of profting by experience,
hope to pilot aeroplanes for more
thousands Of miles through the air.
How have 1, in a pursuit reckoned
so perilous, preserved myself intact?
Luck" is the natural answer of the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11
His Proposition.

He was not very sober and had rid
den for an hour or two in the taxicah
when the chauffeur stopped.
How much do I owe you, driver?'
asked the passenger.
Ten dollars and eighty cents, sir. y
We'll, say driver" was the reply
Just back up and keep going back.
ward until you come to 80 cents, will
you? It's all I've got.''
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11

keeping company with a young lawyer
for some time and Dame Rumor has
it that they were soon to be married.
The lawyer had arranged to &C.
company her to the boat. He hired
a taxicab for the trip. Some of the
couples friends heard of the trip.
That started the mischief.
The taxicab was decorated with
placards announcing that the occu-
pants Just been married" Stream
ers of fancy ribbon were freely used.
When the couple arrived at the
wharf they wondered why everybody
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11
According to Orders.

A woman coming down the garden
walk, was Mortified at seeing her son
standing on his head against the gar
den wall
Johnnie, you wretch" she cried,
what are you doing now?"
Standing on my head" replied
Johnnie. Didn't yer tell me to play at
summat that wouldn't wear my boots
out?"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11

are the daily torment of thousands. To eff
fectually cure these troubles you must re-
move the cause. Foley Kidney Pills begin
to work for you from the first dose, and ex-
ert so direct and beneficial an action in the
kidneys and bladder that the pain and tor
ment of kidney trouble soon disappears.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11
WONDERED WHY HE SMILED
And When They Found Out Young
Couple at Wharf Vowed to "Get
Even" With Friends.

Philadelphia. - There's a certain
young lady who lives on East Balti,
more street near Patterson park who
is very indignant. She had planned
to visit friends in Norfolk, and a night
was set as the date for the departure
Now. this young lady had been
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11

looked at them and smiled sweetly.
They began to get angry when the
looks developed into stares, and their
more daring members of the crowd
wished them Good luck"
Suddenly the young lady poin<ed in
the direction of the taxi. Their they
understood. -
Both the young lady and the younS
lawyer have vowed vengeance on
their friends. They aver that when
they really do get married none CT
them will receive invitations to the
wedding.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11
Janitors Want Feather Busters

Jersey City, N. because the
board of education will not give them
feather busters in lieu of cheesecloth
now in use for busting furniture. in
public schools here. the jani:ors
threaten to strike. For hygenic rea-
sons the board decided upon the
cheesecloth method of busting.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11
Travel Far for New Pastor

New York.-After travelling $4,000
miles, committee from the Lewis
Avenue Congregational church, Brook
Ign, finally selected Rev. Frank L.
Hanscom of Providence to succeed
their present pastor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11
sHAKEINrO YOUR SHOES

Allen Foot Ease, the Antiseptc powder for Tired,
Tender, swollen, nervous feet. Gives rest and
comfort. Makes walking delight. Sold everywhere,
25c. Don { accept any substitute For FREE sam
pie, address Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy, N Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11
Its Kind.

"Was the new play fiasco?"
No, think it was a melodrammer.'
American.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11

Stubborn Colds and irritated Bronchial
Tubes arc easily relieved by Deans Men
tholated Cough Drops--5c at Druggists.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11

pound Wherever L
go. It has done me
SO much good q t
Change of Life, and
it has alsohelpedmy
daughter. 1t is one
of the grandest
medicines for wo-
men that can be
bought. I shall try
to induce others to
try it. Mrs. j. II.
Campbell, FOG N.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11

Most financial disasters result from
trying to make money fast.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11
Three women
TESTIFY
To the Merit of Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Com
pound during Change
of Life.

Streator, I'LL shall always praise
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-12-11
Raw Furs and Hide.

Highest cash prices paid. Honest grading
prompt enthusiastically years in bust
ness. We pay express and postage. Charge
no commission. Write for free price list
MACK, MAY & COMPANY
500 S. THIRD STREET. MINNEAPOLIS. MINI.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-06-25
GOVT. ADVISES THE
FEELING OF TREES

. .f tels'. Zoo sIf.sH. ger.,r
vs. ASlIINlTpN o. O.. juno %
forest -"rfl0" ir 900 official -'atc
mont. ad'.."i chestnut timber land
oer'fs nu' fY abandon tho chestnut
tr'"- which have h'.nu attacked by rho
deadly I|.sif fnIiuNiug uu cxHIu.
'iv" I.,sstiflf.u - o. sfnf.d that Tho
rhr.f f '-nos riri hn,e been killed
d. %" blight Do fclisd aithin tao
years t"pr after h"inR killed. aro -
good fu- general Yacs as green cot and
r"rFI'1rI. .rrsI timber.
There rrr tloueasd. Of arrrq ~
ch'.'uI' timber lands in Wes' Wiz
g.rit al.sh have boon attacked by