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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-02-01

Not only has the parcel post saved
the people of tho United States the
fifteen first days of its existence
more than a half million dollars, a.
cording to Senator Bourne, author Of
the law, but it has not proved nard'
ship to the letter carriers. Senator
Bourne gets these figures from the
postal business of fourteen leading
cities, and this sum represents the
difference between the regular pos
tai rates and those of parcel post. He
does not take into account the gain
over express rates, whose minimum
is % cents.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-02-01
The State Board of Education meets

The State Board OF Education meets
Feb 10. The matter of changing
text books for use in the high schools
of the state will be considered, but
it is not expected that there will be
many changes. The law permits a
change of seven at this time, and
those in present use seem to be civ.
Ing general satisfaction.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-02-01

Among the cards Of business. firms
and professional men appearing in
the first issue of The True Democrat
whom We have with us now were:
JOS. L. Golsan. attorney; Montgom-
cry & Lawrason, attorneys;A.. F. Bar
row, NJ. D.; w. H. Taylor, M. D.; A.
S. Powell, dentist; Mumford &
Brooks, druggists; Woodlawn Stock
Farm, ]. B. McGehee, prop; J. Frey
han & Co., (now M. & E. Wolf; Rayn-
ham & Town, contractors; and Chas.
Weydert.
Dr.. Taylor was land isl parish cor
oner; Chas. E. Decker, state sena-
ter; C. Ball, representative; c. M.
Barrow, sheriff; L. W. Brandon, clerk
Of court; F. E. Powell assessor and
registrar. The police jury was com
posed of ]. w. Dederick, president;
Morris Wolf, Duncan Stewart, S. D.
Barrow, W. A. Porter, S. l.. Lavergne
]. A. Shultz, R. Daniel, R. E. Butler
and C. E. Decker, clerk.
DR.. Douglas was rector of Grace
Church.
| ]. B. McGehee was chairman Of the
Parish Executive Committee and \
F. Barrow, secretary. A public meet
ing was called for Feb. Is to ratifa
the anti-lottery state ticket, headed
by Foster and Parlange. Thos. But
; Ter was chairman of the committee
to select a place for the meeting ant
chose Freyhan's Hail.
The True Democrat has been tn'
!: official journal of the parish from
its first issue.
The Bayou Sara levee had caved
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-02-01

me first issue or Inc true Dem
ocrat appeared on Wednesday, Feb.
s, 1892 Since that time it has new
n missed an issue, although at times
it has been seriously handicapped Oil
account of floods, guarantees and
fire. The principles for which We
started fighting for in the beginning
are those which we espouse today.
In order that our readers may judge
how we have kept the faith, We re.
publish from the first issue the
SaIutatory.
The flag of The True Democrat is
unfurled to the Journalistic breeze to
day. Purity being our emblem, truth
and honesty our motto. With these
tenets as our guide, we hope to gain
the good will of our people, and to
labor for their advancement; politi-
cally, socially and financially.
Our earnest endeavor will be to
promote the agricultural and indus
trial prosperity of our state and par
iSh.
Believing that an Intelligent and
thrifty immigration of white people
is the most imperative need for the
development of the state, we will tic
all in our power to promote immi'
grafton.
The past year has been a disastrous
one to our farmers, and fully proves
that the production of one crop as a
money crop must inevitably produce
their bankruptcy. A liberal portion
Of our paper will be devoted to our
farmers, and we will use our utmost
power to introduce different modes
of farming, and greater variety VI
crops.
Believing that manufacturing enter
prises with the dense population
that accompanies them, is necessary
to the perfect success of the agri
culturist, by furnishing a home mar
ket for small articles the yea
around; we will insist upon the en-
couragement of manufacturing CAPT
tai in locating wherever suitable 10
calities can be found.
Believing that education is neces
sary to success in every calling il
life we will insist on literally sup
ported and well taught schools. Ii
short the efforts of the management
will be indefatigably directed to orc
mote the ebst interests of the com
munity.
Politically we believe in white su
premacy and pure Democracy. In IN
! coming campaign we espouse the An
ti:LOttery cause, and, while the figh
is on, the flag of true Democracy
on which will be inscribed purity
truth and honesty will be in the van
We accord to those who differ wit
us, the right Of opinion, and shall in
dulge in no personalities. We ar
making war on a great gambling me
nopoly, and not on individual opinio
or sentiment.
The lottery must go, and until
does, let it be war to the knife
and knife to the hilt.'
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-14
one-room school house where 5 or s
CRATES are taught"

one-room school house where or s
CRATES are taught"
The writer wishes to explain that a
high school, rather say a graded
school, should be established in dis.
trict first, and that is by the way Of
all schools in district
into one school and Of course that
would mean to have two or three or
more rooms in such school house as
would be required to accommodate Ill
pupils Of a district md employ two or
three teachers. as may be necessary.
This would give teacher chance
to teach less grades in one school
room and Of course most any one will
agree with the writer, that teacher
and scholar will receive better results.
Next under the consolidation sys-
tenn the pupils should be conveyed to
and from schools by responsible par
ties at the expense Of the district and
the limitation of compulsory attend
ance would be five miles by public
highway, however, our legislators have
provided very good law, in case the
board can not contract with respon-
sible parties then they shall layout
the district in zones and allow the
parents in the first zone a reasonable
compensation in the second zone one
half more and in the third zone as
much again as the parents Of the
first zone should receive, of course a
school board should consider the value
to parents in having their children
educated and not let the parents think
they must make money instead Of get.
ting their children educated OF
course all parents residing within one
and one quarter miles from school and
has children of school age must send
their children without any c0mpensa-
ton. This believe should encourage
most any district to consolidate for
the reason that the limitation of conf
pulsory attendance is two and one.
half miles, where districts have not
and as matter Of fact
it is very hard to get all children in
that two and one-half mile limit in a
district.
Further. I will say is it right for
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-14

children to be compelled to walk 2 IL
miles or their parents to haul their
children 2 IL miles and others just a
few rods beyond the 2 IL miles can
demand transportation and school
board must see to it, where it is more
just to expect child to walk less
than one one-quarter miles and pro-
vide transportation for all children
living beyond one one.quarter miles
and within five miles as it would look
more constitutional and all parents
looking into this matter right can haul
their own children good deal cheap
er to and from school than school
board could employ hauler for, il
they have any respect and mean to
educate their children.
JULIUS MEYER,
Baldwin, N. D.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-14
COUNT FIFTY! NO
RHEUMATIC PAIN
Rub pain away with a small
Trial battle of old
Isl. Jacobs Or
Stop closing" Rheumatism.

oeup HAOSaAo ASAASuAA~NAoAAs (
It's pain only; not one case in fifty
requires internal treatment. Rub
soothing, penetrating "St. Jacobs Oil'
right on the tender spot" and by the
time you say Jack Robinson-out
comes the rheumatic pain and dis
tress. ''St. Jasobs Oil" conquers pain.
It Is a harmless local rheumatic cure
which never disappoints and doesn't
burn or discolor., the skin. It takes
pain. soreness andsstihness from ach-
ing joints, muscles. and bones; stops
sciatica, lumbago, bachache, neuralgia
and reduces swelling.
I. Timber up! Get a small trial bottle
Of old,time, honest "St. Jacobs Oil"
from any drug store, and in a mo-
rnent you'll be free from pains, aches
and stiffness. -Advt.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-14

the extension department of the Uni
versity Of Texas were the principal
speakers. A feature of the meeting
was the formal award of the 100 priz-
es. aggregating $4,000, which the con-
gress distributes each year. among the
Texas farmers. who haye made the
largest yields per acre Of field crops
at the least expense.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-14
DISCUSS MARKETING QUESTION.

Dallas, Texas, Dec. 13.-The market
Of farm products was the leading top
ic discussed here today at the fifth
annual convention of the Texas In
dustrial congress. Clarence Ousley Of
Fort Worth, a noted agricultural ex-
pert, and Prof. Charles B. Austin of
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-14
BISMARCK HIGH
TRIMS WASHbURN

In a very much one-sided game of
basket ball at Washburn last Friday
evening, the team representing the
Bismarck high school completely out
played their heavier oponents, the
Washburn Athletic association, at ev.
cry stage Of the game defeating them
to the tune of AZ to 10.
The game opened with rush and
at first it locked as though the high
school boys had run against pretty
tough proposition. After about Two
minutes Of play, Smith, left guard for
Bismarck, found the basket and from
then on there was nothing to it, the
Bismarck boys scoring almost at will.
Houser was the star of the evening,
making 81 Of the AZ points for Bis
marck. The high school boys put UP
a good exhibition Of basket ball and
in the last five minutes of play did
not attempt to make baskets but in.
stead practiced passing the ball
The first half ended with the score
rs to 8. The Washburn team changed
their lineup in the second half but it
was to no avail for it was impossible
TO hold the Bismarck boys down. AL
bertson was slightly hurt in the Sc
cond half and went out of the game.
His place was filled by McPhee, Thar
alison taking McPhee's place at guard.
Coach Bolt and his team made the
trip by auto in order that they would
not have to stay over day in Wash
burn. They were accompanied by an
other auto containing a number of
rooters who did good work in their
line
The summary Of the game follows:
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-14
Of
COUNTY SCHOOLS

Mi. Editor: At the school directors
meeting recently called BY superin.
tendent Vigness, many questions
were disgust for one the writer dis
tinctly remembers, how can we have
q high school, and what good Is a
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-04-11
Florida Seeks Good Forest Laws.

Washington, April Public spirited
citizens in Florida have applied 10 the
Department of Agriculture for infor,
nation upon which law may be based
for The protection of the States forests.
They hold that fire, careless cutting,
and destructive turpentining methods
have impaired a foremost industry of
the State and unless some legislation is
devised TO provide for thrift and care
in the management of woodlands,
Florida will suffer great financial loss.
ln such cases much help can be gain
ed by ascertaining what good legisla-
ton has been passed in other States. In
Louisiana, which has strong law pro-
viding for State Conservation Com
mission, conditions are analogous TO
those in Florida, particularly as 10 the
Gulf coast portion. But if Florida at
lempts to deal with its turpentining
problem it will have TO adopt legiSla-
ton That will be ground-breaker.
Notwithstanding the undoubted fact
that entirely unnecessary damage is
done when too small timber rs lurpen-
tined, or when too many faces are put
on tree, or when boxing is reSorled TO
instead of the more modern cup
methods, no State has yet dealt with
this form of waste of the forest re-
sources. Other aspects OF the Forest
problem, however, and especially the
forest fire problem, have been the sub.
iect OF effective legislation in nineteen
States, particularly in New Jersey,
Maryland, and Louisiana.
Even so distant State as Oregon has
some forest fire laws which in the
opinion OF the officials of the Depart
ment could be adopted to advantage by
Florida. They point out that the grt al
curse of southern woodlands is fire.
Even when ii is intended that cut-over
lands shall be transformed into farm
lands, repeated fires in the woods have
burned up the leaves and tWigS on the
ground and kept them from decaying 10
form leaf mold. The southern soils,
both clay and sand, according to the
Departments experts, need nothing so
much as this organic matter, or humuS,
and, as DR.. Seaman Knapp often said,
You can't make humus out of smoke. "
The Oregon law, just passed, provides
that cumberland owners in the State
shall patrol their holdings in seasons OF
fire danger, and if they fail 10 do SO the
State shall maintain patrol, the cost OF
the patrol 10 be attached as a tax lien
against the property. In the opinion OF
the officials of the Department this is
one of the most important and ad-
vanced fire protective laws yet passed
by any State, they think its successful
passage is due TO the excellent educa-
tonal work done by the Oregon Forest
Fire Association, voluntary organiza-
ton Of timberland owners.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-04-11
Palatka Impressed Him.

The News had the pleasure of a
visit from ]. C. Sellers, editor and
proprietor of Men and Business, a
fright. cleverly edited weekly, deal
ing with men and conditions in Flor
'da<
Mr.. Sellers has been in newspapr
work for years, having edited and
controlled several successful dailies,
and though his new paper has only
recently made its appearance, we pre-
dict for it bright future.
Mr. Sellers visited Palatka some
years ago, and at that time she had no
lighting system or paved streets, and
on his arrival in the city Monday he
was greatly surprised and delighted
at the changes that have taken place.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-04-11
Entertainment a Success.

A large audience greeted the pre-
sentation of "Reveries of a Bachelor
at the Howell theater Tuesday night
The first part of the program was
entirely musical and was much en-
ioyed, Judging from the generous ap-
plaus each number received.
The second part, with Ex-Governor
Gilchrist as bachelor, and Mrs. E. L,
Mann, reader, was both novel and
pretty. The sweethearts, from Baby
Sweetheart (little Clarisse Newton)
70 the bride miss Mervin Ray) acted
their parts so well that we will not
attempt to specialize. But we ven
ture to say that a prettier bevy of
sweethearts never greeted the vision
Of any bachelor.
The entertainment Melted a nice
sum to be applied by the ladies to
the fund for a new Methodist church,
4 subject that is now being agitated
by the members of this society.
Governor Gilchrist was entertained
by Col. and Mrs. S. J. Hilburn during
his stay in our city.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-04-11
A Great(?) Boost for PaIatka,

In the course of his remarks at the
meeting of the board of trade last
Monday night, President Howell A.
Davis said:
"The Times Union contains more
Palatka news in month than both of
the Palatka papers combined"
With which assertion Secretary
Register thoroughly agreed when seen
the next morning by a News repre-
sentative.
Mr.. Davis knows how to conduct a
tank factory; he may know how to
preside at board of trade meeting
and make speeches: Secretary Rows
ter MAY KNOW how to run a board
of trade and build up city or town,
but
o, what's the use? The assertion
is too ridiculos for comment and we
would not refer to it if it were not to
let the citizens of Palatka and Putnam
county know that such a statement
was made in the presence of strang-
ars, and to let them know one of the
methods that is being used by Presi-.
dent Davis, assisted by his secretary,
to build up Palatka.
The readers of the Palatka papers
may draw their own conclusions. We
have drawn ours.
TIL eNews may fail to get some of
the news, and it is true that the names
of these two gentlemen are omitted
some weeks, but
There is other news in which the
people of Palatka and Putnam county
are interested.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-04-11
The Woman's Club Meeting.

The literary department of the Wo-
mans club met in the Putnam House
oarlors last Friday afternoon. The
topic was William Dean Howell and
the program was in charge of Mrs.
D. W. Ramsaur. Very interesting pa
oers were read on Howell's life, his
oers wire read on Howell's life, his
distinguished friends, criticisms of
MS works and book reviews.
Previous to this melting, the civic
department. held a session at which a
report of the committee appointed to
meet with the school commissioners
n regard to new school building was
submitted. The chairman of the COM
nittee reported that the commission
ers had assured her that Palatka
would have fine new school building
within the coming year.
A number of letters were read from
nquirers concerning the civil work
done by the club. These letters were
allied forth by the notice of this clubs
work in the Ladies Home Journal for
April, and asked for advice in regard
20 civic work in towns in New York
state, Illinois and New Hampshire.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-04-11
At the Baptist Church.

Sunday school under direction of
3. E. Jarrett, superintendent, at 9:45.
We have classes to meet the needs of
Ill and under competent teachers.
Adults are urged to meet with the
Bible class. Mr.. Cowen of this class
S an interesting and able teacher.
Young men and young women will
ind in our Baracca and Philathea
'!2sses an opportunity for cdifcation
md inspiration.
At II a. m. the pastor will preach
from Matt. q: IL. In the evening his
subject will be presumption of the
Cultured" Matt. %: II.
All are cordially invited and will
5e heartily welcomed.
Strangers asked to meet with US
Turing their STAY in our city.
P. QUINTIUS CASON, Pastor.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-04-11
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that on MAY 18th,
l3i", !, rs guardian OF the estate of CLAY G,
iLomaS and Lawrence Thomas, minors
under the age of twenty-one wears. will
make application to the Honorable e. 10,
HtijaskeII' county Judge Of Putnam county,
rlotIua; al ms office in Palatka, Florida,
for authority to sell at private sale. for
g3sh: and convey to the purchaser thereof,
NJ OF the estate, right, title and interest OF
hli minors in and to the westerly one hun
urea anu twenty-five ll22l feet of Block No, 3
W lhVcltN!ot PaIatka, Putnam county, Flor
ma according TO Dicks map OF Palatka Tor
II copy lnere0t of file in the office of the
W. fIoriuh, the same extending one hun
ur'd ana twenty-five C22) feet on Reid street
ma one hundred and fifty-three (l5Sj feet,
more OF less, on Second street.
This March u, 1913.
NATHAN THOMAS
Guardian for the estates of Clay o,
Thomas and Lawrence A,
~ r.,,., Thomas, Minors.
l. A. Ledwith, Attorney for Petitioner.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-04-11

Miss Ellele Merriday has returned
from an extended visit with her sister,
Mrs. Harwood Roser at Jacksonville,
D. j, Elliott of Salisbury, Nd, ar
rived in the city last Thursday af-
ternoon on a visit to his daughter,
Mrs. Warner T. Hamm. Mr.. Elliott
expressed surprise at the marked i'm
provements that had been made in
our city since his last visit here about
two years ago. He says, Palatka is a
fine city in which to live, and he hopes
to get his business in shape SO that he
will be able to at least spend his VIM
tiers here, He, with Mrs. Elliott who
has been visiting her daughter for the
past several weeks, left for his home
yesterday.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-04-11
Save the shade Trees.

The county commissioners request
I'd the clerk to publish warning to
Ill persons in regard to damaging
shade trees along public roads of Put
nam county. A severe punishment
will be meted out to any one violating
his order. The News was informed
hat turpentine operator has boxed
trees along portion of a road about
one mile from the city, spelling the
beauty of the grove of trees that
shaded the road. 1t was evidently
This that prompted the commissioners
to take action.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-04-11
THE
EARNEST
co.
PALATKA, FLORIDA


Palatka Rebecca lodge, No. 80, l. O.
o. F., was organized Tuesday evening
last with a charter of TWENTY-FIVE
members. The organization was con-
Quoted by Mrs. Nellie Robt. Gunz Of
Gainesville, president of Rebecca As
sembly, l. O. 0. F., State of Florida,
assisted by Mrs. Price of Jacksonville,
as warden, who is also warden of Re
becca assembly, State of Florida.
The officers installed were: N. G..
Mrs. Lillian Knight; V. G., Miss G.
Owen; secretary, Miss Vandervort;
treasurer, Mrs. johnson; right sup
porter of N g., Mr. Mills; L. S. of n.
e., Mrs. P. Q. Cason: R. S. of V. G.,
Mr.. LOOMS; L. S. of v G, Mr.. G. A,
Douglass; warden, Mr.. Wells; con-
ductor, Mrs. W. W. Smith; /. G., Mrs.
Jamison; o. G., Mr. Stevens; chap
lain, Mrs. Purdham
The members of the new lodge ap-
preciate very much the assistance of
the visiting ladies and wish to extend
their thanks.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-04-11
Palatka Business Mems Association

A meeting of the Palatka Business
Mems association has been called by
President Gay to be held at the rooms
Of the association, on Monday even
ing, April 18th. Much business of
Importance is to be transacted, espe-
2ially in the further extension of the
free delivery of mail throughout the
business district.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-04-11

Farmers and others who live at a
distance from a drug store should
keep in the house a bottle of BAL
LARD'S SNOW EMINENT. 1t NAV
be needed at any time for cuts.
wounds, sores, sprains or rheuma-
tism. 1t is a powerful healing and
penetrating remedy. Price 25c, soc
and 81 per bottle. Sold by Acker-
man-Stewart Drug Co.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-04-11
Notice of Application for Tax Dee
Under Section & of Chapter 1855,
Laws Of Florida.

NOTICE is hereby given that
j. @. Carroll, purchaser OF Tax Oerti6Cate
No. $40, dated LIST day OF July, AID, ls.
has filed said certificate In my Office
and has made application for tax deed
to issue in accordance with law.
Said certificate embraces the follow.
Ing described properly situated In
Putnam county. Florida, to-wit
10, Township II. s. Range "A E., . acres,
the said land being assessed at the
date of Issuance of such certificate Ia
the name OF of r. NJ. Cody
Unless said certificate shall be te.
deemed according to law, tax deed Will
issue thereon on the 9Th day OF May, AID.
1918.
Witness my official signature and
seal this 18th day of April, 1913.
HENRY HUTCHINSON
Clerk Circuit Court Putnam Co, Fla
BY II. Hutchinson, Jr, D. C.