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The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-21
No One Doubted


lis there any one here that doubts
this little story7"
There wasn't a doubter, and after
the big man had glared around him
again he put on his overcoat and left
the car, saying:
And that's the kind Of a patriot
am! They've got to believe In
George or take q thumping!''
BORN TOO SOON.
GEORGE WASHINGTON. you
~ know, It's said,
Could never tell q lie.
To you I'll give q little tip
And tell the reason why,
Twas cause he ran for President
Before SO many tricks
Had been injected into all
Our brands Of politics.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-21

MY dad knows more'n George
Washington ala"
''How's that?"
Las night. when I told dad I
hadn't been skatin' he sed he know'd
better. an gimme q Mclxin' fer lyin.'
George Warrington couldn't tell . lie.
but dad kin tell one tn svinnit he
hears Y"
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-21

dear. I remembered 1t was 0eogge
Washington's birthday and -
thought OF tho great man wished
had something to recall him more
wildly than the mere remembrance
Of his name. 90 thought Of the story
about the cherry tree ana then went
the cherry. That II the honest truth.
Marie"
After telling him It was . great pity
he was not a. truthful a. George aho
excused him through patriotism.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-21
YOU NEVER CAN TELL.

II WAS in Michigan village on
Washington's birthday" said the
drummer, "and as no one in town
seemed to be aware that any particu-
lar event had arrived, said to the
landlord of the inn:
"'You people here don't seem to
keep up with the times
LAS to how?"' he asked.
Why this Ii Washington's birth
day."
Is that SO? Well. 20 1t IL. We
are pretty busy here. you know!'"
But Washington should be re-
membered.'
He certainly should. and he shall
be!'"
AN hour later" said the drum
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-21

mer, 'he hung out q sign reading that
it was Washingtons birthday, and
that the inn would give an extra din
ner on account of 1t. The sign
seemed to stir the people up a bit, but
no fags were displayed. I had my
mouth fixed for a good dinner. but
when got seated at the table found
1t very poor one. The landlord
came in after a bit, rubbing his hands
and smiling. and asked me how
liked things.
Nothing to brag off," I replied.
"'But it's an extra dinner. man
extra on account of Washington
"'Where is the extra?"
why, we have tomato soup for
the first time since last 4th of July :"
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-21

Several Of the passengers nodded
their heads.
Young George had q hAtchetl"
Right you are!" whispered q tat
man.
And he cut down that cherry tree!"
Right you are, b'goshl" whispered
the fat man.
'And when his father asked him
about it he didn't He!"
mo, he didn't!" was whispered.
ANY one of US would have lied like
q son Of q gun. but George didn't"
All kept their eyes on the speaker.
but no one said anything.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-21
Johnny On Washington

n UR teacher says We ought to love
Warrington. do. becauDe every
" time his birthday comes We have
q holiday.
Whenever am in . night ana think
of Warrington crossing the Delaware
I can lick the other boy.
''washington wouldn't tell . lie
when he was = kid Of = boy. Neither
would I.
Washington was = gentle soul In
private life. 80 am I. When there II
ton Of coal to bring it's wonderful
how gently I can slip around the cor
ner.
''I love Warrington for the way he
starved at Valley Forge. Father eats
tho meat and gives me the bones. and
I'm half-starved all the time.
''Washington was willing to lay
down his life that we might be free.
So am I. but hope the offer won't
be accepted until I am about ninety
years old.
This - all about Washington this
time. and ~ have got to lick the
British I will close by hoping to be
like him"
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-21

- HERE were just % passengers in
the trolley car when the big man
~ with the fighting jaw got on.
There was a seat for him at the front
end Of the car, but instead Of sitting
down he took on his overcoat, pushed
up his sleeves and glared around the
car and announced:
There was a boy named George
Washington"
Every one looked at him in sur
prise, and after half 4 minute he con-
tinued:
His father had a favorite cherry
tree!"
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-21

NO LASTING DAMAGE.
st. Valentines day
Has fitted away,
With sentiments now on the wane:
Tho Cupid's feet dart
Jabbed many a heart
The punctures are mended again.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-21
An Interesting Anecdote

0EORGE WASHINGTON, the ia
ther Of his country, came home
early one morning from the
lodge OF which he was d member
Several limitations had been the order
OF the evening. and a large bowl Of
cherry bounce had been provided to
assuage the burning thirst occaaioned
by the trips across the hot sands with
the novftiates. It was long after 2
a. m. by the sundial in the front yard
when Mr.. Washington let himself In
at the front door. He was sitting on
the bottom step Of the stairs, softly
removing his gilt-buckled shoes,
when a white-robed form appeared at
the landing. and a calm female voice
inquired:
us that you. George?"
Yes. my dear Martha" he replied
politely.
How did you open the door? i
didn't hear you"
Martha, I cannot tell a lie. I did
it with my little latchkey."
POOR MARY.
Mary had a little shape,
Correct from tip to toe;
And everywhere that Fashion went,
That shape was sure to go.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-21
TROUBLES.

TROUBLES.
Parker-Dobbs asked me to forget
my troubles this morning.
HArper-What for?
Parker-He wanted me to listen to
his.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-21


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Mrs Fol that reason
Mr. Farmer-Wel
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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-11-06

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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-11-06
THE COCHRANE ANY-WHOLESALE STAT1ONER

One of the most important lines of nrod,.
handled by the establishment is that of So,,,a
post cards, something over five million of thal
cards being carried in stock continually Sors
exceptionally artistic specimens are to be soon
this department of the Stock consisting of g.
Photographic reproductions of the scenic beaut.
of various portions of the state
Probably no other wholesale stationery hon..
in Florida carries more comprehensive and tbo
roughly up to the minute assortment of post cord
than does the Cochrane Company, and in fact
quite reputation has been established in thi,
particular line of products.
speciality is made on fishing tackle and al,
on pipes, in both of which lines the stock is nor
ticularly we'll selected and thoroughly standard
lied Many other minor lines of supplies and ..
cessories are handled.
The concern is now engaged in preparing
model sample and display room in which sample,
of every article in stock will be shown. When
completed, it will be the best arranged and most
comprehensive sample room in the state of Flor.
ida.
The Cochrane Company employs eleven in.
dividuals in the carrying on of its operations in
Guiding three travelling representatives who ram
sack the towns and cities of the state in their
quest for business for the home establishment
How successful this unceasing effort has been
may be realized from the fact that during the past
three years the volume of business has been dou.
bed. Such record alone is sufficient to con.
vince one of the hustling progressive character
of the concern.
Two automobiles are used by the CONNER.
cial travellers of the Cochrane Company as this
mode of travel enables them to cover more teri.
tory and at the same time visit the more isolated
communities.
SINCE the establishment of the enterprise a
disastrous fire has been survived and several per-.
iods of financial stringency throughout the COur
try have been weathered successfully by the
C0chrane Company. The substantial character Of
the concern has been demonstrated time and
again, until at present it is looked upon as one Of
the foremost enterprises of its kind in the south
The active management of the firms opera.
lions is in the hands of Mr. NJ. B. Cochrane who
has virtually grown up with the business and is
therefore intimately acquainted with the various
details involved in the successful maintenance Of
the concern. Mr.. F. c. Cochrane devoteS his en-
ergies to the task of getting new business and acts
as travelling representative.
Palatkas prestige as a wholesale center and
a distributing point of increasing importance il
ably upheld by the Cochrane Company whose pro
nounced success is source of satisfaction to TIL
community at large.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-11-06
f[ORlDAS CUmMAND Ut IM MARKETS

The advantageous geographical location Of
Paatka and the fact that her railroad facilities
are extraordinary, have been in large measure
responsible for the rapid progress made by the
community as a distributing center and as
home for various wholesale enterprises which
serve an ever growing territory
The wholesale houses of Palatka deserve
more than passing mention in the catalogue OF
reasons for the upbuilding of this city, for they
have performed an invaluable service IN us ad-
vancement and development.
In the roster of successful and growing
wholesale enterprises, the Cochrane Company
stands with those at the head OF the list, bear
ing as it does solid, substantial reputation &C
quired through more than two decades OF oper-
atoms in its particular line.
No more aggressive or progressive concern
in the wholesale stationery field of the State of
Florida is to be found.
With the exception of school books, every
accessory of the modern up to date stationery
store is supplied from the comprehensive and
carefully systematized stock of the Cochrane
Company.
The enterprise was first established in 1882
by Mr. F. C. Cochrane, who conducted retail
book and stationery store for many years, graz
uallv extending the operations of the concern and
taking on more and more OF the activities OF a
wholesale establishment.
Finally in 1902 the wholesale feature of the
proposition was made the dominant factor, While
the retail department occupied a subsidiary posi-,
ton in the operations Of the concern. Retail
business was still transacted in more or less vol
ume. however until 1912, when this feature of the
enterprise was eliminated altogether and the en-
tire energies of the enterprise devoted to the
wholesale operations.
The wisdom Of this move cannot be ques-
toned for the steady progress made by the
Cochrane Company in the wholesale field has
more than justified the step taken two years ago
The selling activities of the concern are de-
voted almost exclusively to the Florida territory
which is covered thoroughly from one end to the
other by the travelling representatives of the corl-
panv. No efforts are spared to acquire business
relations with retail enterprises no matter how
extensive or how insignificant and it is this pains
taking attention to the various classes Of the sta
tionery trade in Florida that has aided material
" in the growth of the Cochrane Company.
Through all the years during which the
Cochrane Company has been conducting opera
tons. one of the basic reasons for its steady de-
velopment and expansion has been the fact that
its stock of stationery supplies has always been
maintained at high standard of quality. Infer
ior goods are not tolerated, and while the nature
of the business demands that various grades of
products must be handled still, the materials han
died by the Cochrane Company are Of standard
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-11-06
Garage and Machine Shop Supply Company

cy for the well-known Hupmobile, and the effec-
tiveness of the sales department of the company
is demonstrated by the large number of these cars
owned by individuals throughout this territory
One of the best equipped and most efficient
repair shops for automobiles to be found in the
state is operated by the Palatka Automobile &
Supply Company, the mechanical apparatus COM
prising machines of modern construction for car
rying on this branch of the business Lathes,
drill press, planer, and minor machines all operat
ed by skilled mechanics, make it possible for the
concern to maintain high grade service for its
patrons.
full line of automobile accessories is ham,
died, together with the largest stock of pipe and
gas fittings and mill supplies to be found in this
section of the state. Oils and lubricants and gas
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-11-06

With the widespread use of the automobile
as means of locomotion and transportation,
comes the simultaneous need for establishments
for the up-keep and repair of these machines. A
recognition of this necessity is found in the mod
ern garage, which is common in every community
today
The Palatka Automobile Supply Company is
one of the best examples of the last word in es-
Establishments of this character embodying as it
does every feature that should be found IN ettl-
cient institutions of its kind.
The automobile department is perhaps the
most prominent feature of the business, occupy
ing as it does the first place among similar instj-
tutions in this city. The concern holds the agen-
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-11-06

operating one of the largest cranes in this section
of the state Some wrecking is done in connec-
ton with the boat building department. conf
prehensve stock of marine hardware and engine
is feature of the business.
The various departments of the establish
ment not including the boat building plant, occu-
py one whole block in the business district of the
city and there can be no question but that the en-
terprse is the largest and most efficient of its
kind in Paatka. In fact, the Palatka Automobile
and Supply Company is recognized as having the
in the larger cities of this State can come up to it
in scope of operations or efficiency of service
The officers of the concern are: president, L.
J. Barnett; vice president H. A. Davis; treasurer,
David Benbow; secretary, H. Crook
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-11-06

the present management for about one year and
its products have become well known not only in
this immediate section Of the state, but wherev-
er the trucking and fruit growing interests are
the paramount features
The veneer which forms the principle part Of
the crates and boxes manufactured by the con-
cern. is turned out on the premises. 4 modern,
we'll equipped department being devoted to this
phase of the business. Both pine and black gum
timber is used for the manufacture of veneer, al
though the greater portion of the product is Of
pine.
The logs are steamed for about four hours
and are then placed in large turning lathe, which
is revolved against a keen edged knife, removing
a thin strip of the wood along the entire length
of the log The thickness of the veneer is gener-
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-11-06

the latest and most approved designs.
Some IDEA of the volume Of business handled
by tie P#'atka Crate Company fcora the fact that
about one million feet of lumber and about two
million feet of logs are purchased annually to sup
ply the raw material from which the crates and
vegetable boxes are manufactured.
The officials of the Palatka Crate Company
are: President, Frank Cartmel of Jacksonville;
vice president, NJ B. Wofenden; secretary-treaS.
urer, ]. NJ Wolfenden, who is also in charge Of
the actual operation of the plant in the capacity
of superintendent.
Taking place as one of the important indus
trial enterprises of this city, the Palatka Craze
Company may be expected to expand with the de.
velopment of the agricultural resources of the
state.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-11-06

Almost 1000 square feet of floor space is
occupied by the stock rooms, all of which are well
filled with stationery supplies OF every kind and
description. The task of maintaining systema-
tic arrangement of such volume of stock is trr-
" arduous and calls for unceasing effort in Or
der that confusion and consequent loss may not
result.
By the erection of a new stock warehouse di-
rectly in the rear of the original structure, sew
eral thousand additional feet of floor space we've
afforded but even with these added facilities the
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-11-06
The Palatka Automobile & Supply Company
Operating Be Found South Atlanta
Building Plumbing Roofing the Various Departments

olne are of course carried as part of the automo-
bile department Of the enterprise, as well as the
GENTLY done.
The plumbing department of the company is
one of the important features of its operations and
a complete stock of supplies and fittings is always
carried on hand. This department was operated
as separate enterprise up to the time of the in
corporation of the concern and still constitutes
strong feature of the business.
Timing and roofing are also done in connec'
ton with the plumbing and large stock of mate
rial for this work is handled at all times.
The Paatka Automobile & Supply Company
operates boat building yard on the water 'front.'
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-11-06

The enormous crops of fruit and vegetables
which are annually produced in Florida make it
necessary that large quantities of materials for
making suitable shipping receptacles shall be
Forthcoming to market the products.
Palatka, by reason of its advantageous To-
cation with reference to the lumber supply and
its excellent transportation facilities which aid in
the distribution of manufactured products, is the
headquarters of an important plant whose output
is considerable factor in supplying the demand
for fruit boxes and vegetable crates
The Palatka Crate Company has been under
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-11-06

as stamping, writing and manfolding, are also
handled extensively.
General notions and druggists sundries are
made speciality, together with full assortment
of fountain pens from we'll known manufacturers,
crayons, chalks, etc. are carried in large assert
ment.
The Cochrane Company handles the famous
Globe Wernicke filing cases and office fixtures,
this feature of the business having been exploited
extensively with the result that increasing vol
ume of trade in these supplies has been built up.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-11-06

manufacture and the products of well known
houses bearing national reputation.
1t is practically impossible to secure an ade.
quate conception of the huge stock carried in the
various lines without an actual investigation of
the warehouse and stock rooms of the establish
ment. The very fact that such an immense VOL
ume of stock is carried, is ample evidence of the
amount of business transacted by the concern.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-11-06
vitality Connected With Florida Products
An important Part In the
Marketing Of Fruitand Vegetables

ally about one quarter inch for making vegeta-
BILE and fruit receptacles, although the thickness
can be regulated as desired.
After drying and cutting into the required
sizes, the veneer is ready for making up into the
various receptacles; the drying process consumes
length of time varying from to 10 days, the
strips of veneer being placed in outdoor racks
made especially for the purpose to prevent warp
ing or twisting
About so employees are required to carry on
the operation of the concern, the mechanical
equipment comprising many saving machines OF
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-11-06
One of the Solid Business Enterprises of Palaka With
Successful Record For More Than Three DecadesVoume
OF Trade Is Doubled During The Last Three Years.

necessity for still more storage space is becoming
apparent. ,
Wrapping papers of various grades and quail
tiles, with Irvine and similar supplies constitute
a portion of the stock, while in the lines OF writ
inc papers. tablets notebooks, ETC., the Cochrane
COMPANY carries stock that would do credit to
metropolitan establishment.
Inks in all colors and for all purposes, such
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-11-06

thaC tne uernocratls party Will re-
tain control of both branches of con-
gress, though by reduced majorities,
mr. rrnI;o+0I wi - ! L. - ~
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-11-06

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The chronicle=news., 1914-12-02


appointing commission President Wilson
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be
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publicly of deal"
Shao could have effectively settled strike
Shaoh
an
President Wilson
Patterson elected George Carlson Republican nominee by the
plurality $4,000 votes?
found in that Woodrow Wilson, like
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the United States him take back his splendid boys
The chronicle=news., 1914-12-02
EFFECTS OF WAR ON TRADE

Gooiwns Weekly.
Il
inabli purchase
will gavad vaults OF
from he
this
half The
max
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added
has $1500
merely transferred
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ely a kind.
evidently Britain
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indemnity fromFr
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The chronicle=news., 1914-12-02
URIC ACID IN MEAT
BRINGS RHEUMATISM
Says little Salts in water may save
you from dread attack

Rheumatism is easier to avoid
than 10 cure, states well known au-
| thority We are advised to dress
| posure: eat less meat, but drink pleE-
ty Of good water.
rheumatism is a direct result of
eating too much meat and other rich
foods that produce uric acid which
Is absorbed into the blood. 1t is the
function of the kidneys to filter this
acid from the blood and cast it out in
the urine; the pores Of the skin are
also a means of freeing the blood or
this impurity. In damp and chilly
cold weather the skin pores arc
closed, thus forcing the kidneys to
do double work, they become weak
and sluggish and fail to eliminate
the uric acid which keeps accumu-
lating and circulating through the
system, eventually. settling in the
joints and muscles causing stiffness,
soreness and pain called rheumatism.
At tire first twinge of rheumatism
get from any pharmacy about four
ounces of lad Salts: put table
spoonful in glass of water and
drink before breakfast each morning
for week. This is said to climin
ate uric acid by stimulating tic
kidneys to normal action. thus rid
diig the blood of these impurities
lad Salts is inexpensive, harmless
ana is made from the acid of grapes
and lemon juice, combined with litlI-
ia and is used with excellent results
by thousands of folks who are sub
, ictt to rheumatism. Here you have a
pleasant. effervescent Whitewater
drink which helps overcom" uric acid
| and is beneficial to your kidneys as
| well.
The chronicle=news., 1914-12-02

signed them to it's own agency in
Russia and then sold them to the
Russian government. Although the
transaction was kept secret until the
shipment was concluded, it was gen
orally held at that time that no law
had been violated.
Mr.. Schwab recently returned from
Europe, where he visited Germany
and England. On his return 1t was
said he brought contracts for many
million dollars worth of war sup
plies for the British government. 1t
was suggested today that he might
also have discussed that feature with
Secretary Bryan.
American manufacturers of motor
trucks recently have been making
exhibition tests at Mr. Schwab's
Bethlehem plant and it has been re-
ported that several hundred motors
for military use were being bou ght
by Mr.. Schwab's company for the al
lies.