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The Detroit times., 1914-05-15

| am sounding a mournful dirge, |
shall revert TO the field Of activity in
which | am now engaged.
My experience I'm the past has given
me a wide appreciation of n progress
sive wave The advancement OF De-
troit in the past decade has con-
vinced me unequivocally that we are
now in the center of such a move
ment. IL I did not think so, | would
not have pinned my faith 10 the ex-
tensive area which ] have plated.
In the various subdivisions | have
marked out in this property $500 lots
have been sold. This district is stu
ated in the northwestern, section OF
the city, OF Hamilton.blvd. The re-
suits have even surpassed my expec-
tations. This Is more than | could
say some times when | ran for office,
especially when the other fellow
polled more votes. But all OF these
experiences-some in the past when
the barometer OF fate pointed against
me, and those OF today when it has
swung back to my favor, supply a
wealth OF scintillating thoughts. Mine
are undoubtedly the same as many
other mems experiences But what
ever has happened, whether the
change has been in my favor or
against me. | look to the future with
renewed hope. Let US all stand to-
gether for a Greater Detroit We
have everything suitable for a great
er development. and we must stand
together with a fixed determination
to work for the welfare OF the whole
people and 20 give force TO every
movement that has this for its ulti-
mate aim.
In Great Britain the percentage OF
The Detroit times., 1914-05-15
Photo by Speuman.
JAMES G. PIERCE

the need of the hour. There are al
ways vital questions which require
courageous men TO study and TO act
upon. The great problems must stand
the microscope and when progress
siye and fearless citizens stand united
for that which is right, progress is as
sured And il is equally essential
that various organizations work for
business progress, civic betterment
and social uplift But. lest you think
The Detroit times., 1914-05-15
Photo by Arthur
r. <. NICHOLSON

future will justify my prophecy. Then
this district shall join hands with 9TH
er sections OF Greater Detroit and give
impetus 10 every plan that is evolved
for the sim further advancement OF
the city
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27
NEW PEcIFIcATIoNs FOR HEX
DRY HANDLES

Through new specifications for ak,
sledge, ADJ, pick and other hickory
handles, the Panama canal authori-
ties have recently purchased large
quantities of this class of material
for one fourth less than formerly
paid, and at the same time are get
ting just as serviceable stock.
The war department and the navy
department, as well as the Panama
canal commission, has adopted these
specifications, which were prepared
by the forest service primarily for
the use of the various branches of
the federal government. Subsequent
ly, however, they have been approved
by the trade, both manufacturer and
dealer, and adopted by several Of the
leading railroads.
The new rules are the result of a
long study of the subject, covering
exhaustive strength tests, investiga-
lions of the growth of hickory in the
woods, processes Of manufacture, and
market conditions. Under the new
specifications handles are selected ac-
cording to weight, as influenced by
the density OF the wood, and they now
include material which may be either
partly or wholly of heartwood, known
generally as red hickory. Red hick-
DRY was formerly Disseminated
against in commercial grading, but
it. is now accepted, since it has been
found that weight for weight it is jus
as serviceable as the white hickory.
Handles which contain small sound
knots or bird pecks, so located as not
to affect the strength, are also accep.
ed.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27
CHAMP CLARK IN SAVANNAH

In his speech in Savannah recently
Champ Clark, speaker of the house of
representatives, said: THE Spanish
American war was a mere skirmish
compared with the civil war, but that
it did great and lasting good and
was worth all it cost. He pictured
Gen. Joe Wheeler, one-time Confed-
crate soldier, charging up San Juan
Hill to plant at its top the starry ban
ner which he hap spent four years
trying to tear down. The war with
Spain, he declared taught all Gre
alton that though America might be
in the midst of bitter, vicious politi.
cal campaign, yet when assaulted by a
foreign foe all discord ceases, and one
country with one flag stands ready
if need be to face the world in arms.
The saying that America is the
most peaceable nation in the world
is true, said Speaker Clark. as far as
it goes. 1t is also the most martial
nation, he declared. 81 don't believe
that any great nation is ever going to
jump on u.s." he said IF they do
they will jump off very suddenly. The
Jingoes constantly shake the Jap bug.
aboo before us. Japan couldn't raise
enough money to carry on a war with
us for six months No nation in the
world could ever take any of our ter.
ritory and hold it."
The speaker praised President Will
sons Mexican policy and said that his
tory will mark his peaceful methods
In that crisis as his greatest single
achievement.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27
NOTICE

In The Circuit Court Of Marion Coun-
~, Florida. In Chancery.
NJ. A e. Robertson, -Complainant.vs
Arthur R. Douglas, ct. al.,-Defend-
ants.
Notice is hereby given that under
and by virtue CT the final decree made
and entered in the above styled cause
by the Honorable w. S. Bullock,
Judge of said court, of date Novem-
Der Gath, 1914, |, the undersigned
Special Master in Chancery, appoint
ed by said Court to execute the said
decree, will offer for sale and sell to
the highest and best bidder for cash,
at the south door of the Marion COun-
ty Court House, in Ocala, Florida, On
Monday. January, 4th, 1915, the fol-
lowing described property, to-wit: All
that parcel OF land, situate lying and
being in Marion County, Florida, more
particularly described as the south
half (1a) of Southwest Quarter, CA)
of Section Twelve (12) and the North
Fights (7-S) of the North half
1h) Of Northwest Quarter ca of
Section Thirteen 13), all in Town
ship Sixteen (16) South of Range
CD East, together with
the Entertainments and appurtenances
belonging.
Frederick r. Hooker, Special Master.
Hooker & Martin,
Compliments Solicitors.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27
FAIRS, ANCIENT AND MODERN
THEIR VALUE TO THE
COMMUNITY

Fairs are not new, but they hold
entirely new features from old or an
cient days.
AS known to the Egyptians, fairs
were gala-days for the upper classes,
where racing, wrestling, and other
feats of strength, held the center of
the outdoor stage.
The amusement of the multitude
seemed to be the whole purpose OF
these ancient festive gatherings, and
to the extent they attained this OBJ
ject, they were success.
In time these outdoor carnivals
grew into street fairs, which took on
the nature of a trade mart where peo-
pie brought their wares or trade to
sell, and after disposing Of their
goods, Joined in the general festivi-
ties, chatted with their neighbors
from far and near, and went home
feeling that the day had been well
spent.
Street fairs grew into county fairs,
then into state fairs, these last named
dignified by state aid and controlled
by state authorities. Cheap side
shows and betting falxirs were gradu-
ally driven out, higher class attrac-
tions took their places, and educa-
tional exhibits from agricultural col
leges, experiment stations and other
sources formed a small part of the ex-
hibitions.
Agricultural education from various
sources has grown into popularity I'M
til, today, educational features form
the main item of fairs and is the axis
of activity around which the old-time
entertainments revolve as remnants,
fair directors realizing that the old
adage "All work and no play makes
Jack dull boy" also Jill, dull girl,
is as true today as in the olden times.
But the entertainment is of a class
fitting an educational institution, and
the term fair is not so frequently used
as a screen to hide gambling estab
lishments and fakir resorts, as has
been done in comparatively recent
times.
All these agencies for agricultural
development faire, agricultural col /,
leges and experiment stations, govern
ment farm demonstration work,
boys and girls corn and canning
clubs, industrial congress, farmers
congress and unions, have worked to-
gether, to pave the way for a great
national agricultural exposition which
retains all the educational advantag-
es of the local agencies, and offers
still wider opportunities for agricul-
tural education and advancement.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27
INTEREST WANING

Many have remarked upon The wan
ing interest of Americans generally in
the European war, a condition which
is clearly indicated in the gradual re-
duction OF newspaper headlines the
country over There Is never an ef.
feet without a cause. and in this case
it is not hard to find. The American
people are losing interest in the great.
est military struggle the world has YET
known because of condition which
has never before arisen in the dissem.
ination of war news. The great news
agencies, which have heretofore held
the right of way in all matters OF
worldwide interest. find themselves
restricted and handicapped 20 an I'm.
possible degree, until now they view
the task of giving accurate reports OF
what is really happening on the battle
fields of Europe with despair The
produce a chaotic state OF affairs. and
product a chaotic state OF affairs. and
the average newspaper reader Is left
at sea in an endeavOr 20 straighten
out the mass of conflicting statements
wherewith he is RECALLED daily Natur.
ally he has grown tired In the effort.
and his interest in events OF the day
is turning towards the happenings In
his own country.
Nor is the special correspondent"
sent abroad by American newspapers.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27
A FINE COLLECTION OF FOWLS

Mr.. Flynn Elliott, of Charlotte, n.
c., is present at our fair with an ex-
ira assortment of fine fowls, two hum
dred in number, and it will certainly
do one good to see them.
The collection consists of fin
chickens of many of the finest and
fanciest varieties; turkeys equal to the
Rhode Island variety that supplies
the presidents table on Thanksgiv-
ing, geese, ducks, etc.
Mr.. Elliott is a North Carolina
farmer boy, who began in the 'hicken
business with pair of bantams Civ
en- to him by a lady friend. and from
that humble beginning he is making
a national reputation and is coming
a fortune. His motto is: "If it wears
feathers, | have it"
If you visit the fair, don't fail to
see this magnificent collection OF
fowls.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27
$500, 600 WOMEN JOIN IN JOB OF
FEEDING BELGIANS

Up to yesterday 100000 women
of organizations in this country had
pledged their active cooperation in
the work of getting food for the
famine menaced Belgians. They are
enrolled in the woman's section of the
American Commission for Relief in
Belgium, which is governed by an ex-
ecutive cooperation of which the
presidents of the women's societies
are members.
The latest addition to the section
is the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, with it's 100000 members. Mrs.
Linden W. Bates is chairwoman OF
the section and Miss Anne T. Morgan
treasurer.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27
A. C. l.. SPECIAL AGENT ASSASSl
MATED

I. c. Walker, A. G. L. special agent
of Gainesville, was killed near Hines,
in Lafayette county, Sunday after
noon when he was fired upon by mis-
take for another man. Mr.. Walker
had gone to Lafayette county with a
party of friends to enjoy hunt. He
was walking along the railroad track
and was fired on from behind. Two
men by the names of Moody and
Hall have been arrested, charged with
the murder. 1t seems that they had
had difficulty with man named
Boyd, and it is thought that they
took Mr.. Walker for Boyd.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27
COME ON, PROSPERITY!

Vi Man Prosperity is comm up the
road!
Hear his horn a-hootin'
See his auto scootin'
He's the critter
Amt a gutter
Doesn't need a goad
OF Man Prosperity is comm up the
road!
or Man Prosperity is salin' up the
pike!
Looks lot like Sanity
With his Christmas ante.
No embargo
On his cargo:
Take just what you like
OF man prosperity is sailin' up the
pike
or man prosperity is flyn' up the
street,
With the skies a-bright'nin,'
Gee. his style is lightin!
If you're holler
For a dollar
Join him in the seat.
OF man prosperity is flynn up the
street!
OF man prosperity has got the car
fore me.
Golden is its promise,
Hear you. doubtin Thomas?
Make the Stain
OF its ratin'
Millions of h. p.
or man prosperity has got the cal
for me!
or man prosperity is whirlin' round
the curve,
Shawn off the corner,
Hittin' Mister Mourner
When he knows he
Sees things rosy
Watch the OF Mans nerve!
or man prosperity has passed that
KILN cure
JOHN o. KEEFE.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27
MR.. HERON TODD SUFFERS AT.
TACK OF APPENDICITIS

Monday night Mr.. Heron Todd was
taken suddenly i'll. A physician was
summoned and his case was pro-
nounced an acute attack of appendi-
citis. He was taken to the hospital
Tuesday morning, where he was op-
Grated on. His case was a very Sc
we're one, but his friends will be glad
to know that he stood the operation
splendidly, and if no complications
arise will soon be we'll again.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27
A WISE CHOICE
ocala Hotel Proves He Made Nc Mis-
take.

ocala Hotel Proves He Made Nc Mis-.
take.
A hotel man is more subject 20 the
recommendations OF his patrons than
almost any other business man, but
Mr.. Shaw selected Doan's Kidney
Pills when suffering from kidney
trouble. To prove that he made no
mistake in his choice, he gives
signed report of his satisfactory ex.
perience. Read it.
IT. NJ. Shaw, prep. Palmetto Hotel.
COS Magnolia street, Ocala, says: MY
kidneys have long Deen my one weak
spct and whenever | caught cold or
over worked. it made me miserable.
Besides I had a duh ache in my back
and I didn't seem to have any ambi-
ton to do my work. DOan's Kidney
Pills have always put me in good
shape after short use and | always
recommend them whenever an o2-
portunity occurs"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Shaw had. toster-Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, \. Y.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27
MRS. PARK TRAMaELL

IN better circumstances. Trae. eeeF
nov and then he can "aet ~ -
censors with feature stories. ialzeI
col0red By imagination. bui fhef -
not worth much as Gar IS actual aees
value IN concerned indeed thn Nsf
correspondent. Who sect ahrua4 50
much promise does not fare a. -
as the great neas aEeneies. safa ss
the Associated Press. Central Nses
Agency and Reuters. Where sae go
clai correspondent manaaea - S.
through with the repori 81 aels.i
nghting. q Il more than ukeir - ae
Influenced by enviFnnments.
There T. some coaaaiaiiea 60
American readers. hoseFeF f. -
fact ths the neasparefs IL tais eesH
try cary more var news iaaa ~ -
French and British puhiieafluas z
the papers On this side 81 he walw
are vieumized ~ the ceasoFs -
London newspapers are efea efssiNi
sufferers. The rigid censorshlg nqe
may be- necessary ta eeF
tain extent bat 60 mang & ARFeaIs
90 be carried O. unnecessary ieakaat
~ c. Ciuxen.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVoR
AWAKE
WIDE.

North central district is invited to
attend the convention of Northeast
ern workers. meeting in the Spring
field Presbyterian church, Jackson.
vile. December 4-7th. This invita-
tion is for giving them a chance to
hear and meet the noted endeavcrer,
Mr.. Lehman. State President D. B.
Curry has also written southeastern
workers to come to Daytona, Deem
Der 18th. where Mr. Lehman will
speak before going to Sanford the
evening OF the Sth, and Tampa TN the
9th. For the last two places rallies
are being planned, and if the leaders
cooperate Loyalty it will mean that
81 our unions will feel the help the
well known guest always gives, but
the far Northwestern portion, called
West Territory" not yet organized
as a district. though having several
societies and bright prospects.
What are you going to give thanks
for November Goth? Probably it de-
ponds upon what you have been prais-
Ing God for other days of the year.
II We have lived grateful lives since
last November, counting the blessings
of each day as they came, it is a
habit and we will keep it up on Thurs
day this week, only in double por-
ton. because il is Thanksgiving Day.
The w. C. T. u. will be well rep
resented at the Fair this week in
Ocala. Their rest room and literature
will long be remembered. Reminds
the press writer of a Baptist restua-
rant az Los Angeles international con-
tentiOn. Near the gates, we first saw,
and then entered. All those five days
Il was a constant reminder of the en-
terprise of Baptist endeavorers of
California. Wish we had some kind
Of advertising at the Florida county
fairs. Did you ever think of such a
thing being done? 1t is in many
states, various times and various
ways.
Miss Maude Clarke, secretary in
West Palm Beach writes-"Our mem
bers are in earnest over the efficiency
work and we expect to add stars to
our chart steadily. We are not try
ing to work rapidly. Had all the Of
ficers and chairmen pass the tests
for their work, and are now having
them take the three required chap
tiers. "If any of our readers do not
understand this news item, it shows
they are not up on the great efficien-
cy campaign of world over endeyor-
ersc."
One of the Florida secretaries says
in a recent letter: "Will try to keep
you posted as to our progress
Thanks, that is what we need.
In the Presbyterian society, Kis-
simmee, they are talking of having
but young people take the lead to
see If it will not make them more in
terested. All right for large towns,
but some places the older folks are
needed to help fill the ranks yet, of
active members.
Gainesville has had an election.
Miss Irma Vidal is president; Miss
Fannie Wells, treasurer, and Miss
Myra Mcmillan yet corresponding
secretary. She makes such good
one they want to keep her. There
is a press superintendent, Miss Nellie
Albright. Her name sounds good for
successful work in the way we are
much interested.
GRACE A. TOWNSEND,
lnterlachen, November "a.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27

Messrs. ,Wartmann and Crosby
came down from Citra last Tuesday
afternoon and placed in their &C
customed place a splendid exhibit of
citrus fruits. These gentlemen have
been successful in capturing the 'blue
ribbon" at several former fairs and
hope to be equally as lucky at this
fair.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27

The Japanese are rapidly catching
on to American ways. The Japanese
cantaloupe growers of California,
through Goe. S. Kunihiro, are bring.
ing suit in the United States courts
for the recovery of one hundred thou.
sand dollars, claiming that they were
defrauded by various schemes and in
various ways.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. X. c. Lamoreaux of
Center Hill are spending the week in
Ocala. attending the fair. Mrs. Lam
oreaux Is assisting in the woman's
department.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27

What is supposed to be record
speed in getting men to a forest fire
is reported from Oregon, where on
one of the national forests, a ranger
went to town, hired ten men, and got
this force to the fire twelve miles
away within 4S minutes after he was
notified by telephone.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Rogers were in
from Lynne Tuesday to see their
father, Col. R. F. Rogers, who con-
tinues quite ill.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27

Mr. and Mrs. Lee E. Osteen and
two children of Tampa, are the guests
of the formers parents Mr.. and Mrs.
D. H. Osteen and sister Miss Mile
Osteen during the Fair.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27

Mr.. Gus Morton of Williston is a.
well known and very welcome visitor
to the seventh annual Marion-Sumter
county fair.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27
SPLENDID FARM FOR SALE

Very cheap for cash or can make
Some terms or Will trade on fair terms
for city property. See or write Mr.. j.
Fl. Brinson at the court house at
Ccala.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27

Miss Genevieve Wood has returned
home from Gainesville, where she
spent fair week with her friend, Mrs.
Devere Morris.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27

A number ~ Rnaslans hatiazsns
surrendered % the Auairlsms. faa
feeding 81 the pFisouefa nad Rfetia,As
them with winier clothinE aa9 80
ding win soon become 4 ufuni
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27

Apple wood, used almost exclusively
for saw handles, also furnishes the
material for many so-called brier
wood pipes and particularly for the
large wooden type used in printing
signs and posters. -
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27

The state school of forestry at Bot
tineau, North Dakota, announces that
it will have one million trees for dis
tribution to the citizens of the state
during 1915.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27
FOREST NOTES

Forbach, Germany, is said to have
the most profitable town forest
known; it yields an annual net gain
of $12.14 an acre.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27

One of the most expensive woods
used in the established industry in the
United States is lockwood, the
favorite material for wood engraving.
1t has been quoted at four cents a
cubic inch, and about $1,000 by the
thousand board feet.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-11-27

Tungsten mines are being develop
ed by Japanese in Korea.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1914-01-16
BULGARIA is SULLEN.
An Anecdote That Reflects the Temper
of the People.

An Anecdote That Reflects the Temper
of the People.
1t would be extreme optimism to be-
lieve that peace has now come to stay
in the Balkans, for in all probability
it has not. All Of the states are jeal-
GUS OF one another. Their govern
ments are given to intrigue, and
neighboring European powers are al
ways ready to play the game. The
Bulgarians, he strongest and most vir-
lie people in that part Of the world,
have been Inundated almost beyond
endurance. They are sullen and re-
vengeful.
The temper of the people as a whole
is that of the Bulgarian soldier who
lost leg in the war against Turkey.
The queen of Bulgaria, who was very
active in charitable work among the
soldiers, was visiting the hospital in
which this soldier lay wounded. and,
seeing his condition. attempted to
cheer him up by the promise of a new
leg. She told him that in course of
time she would be able to give him a
very good wooden leg. but as these
particular legs had not yet arrived, she
would in the meantime see that he had
peg leg fitted to his stump. The
soldier saluted his queen and replied:
Your majesty l do not want peg
leg. l gave a perfectly good leg to
my country, and | want a good one in
return."-James Davenport WhelpIey
in Century.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1914-01-16
Back of 1t

Is the emphatic approval
O f numberless women
who demanded purity,
efficiency and wholesome
ness. Because we have
met this demand at a fair
and reasonable price, is
the reason we are enjoy
ing increasing sales of