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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-09-18
sPiNELESs CACTUS FOR FORAGE
Interesting Experiments Are Beng
Made by Enos Blair of Crystal
Springs

Crystal Springs.-The prolilicness OF
the spineless cactus. the promising
new forage and fruiting plant in which
the Tampa board of trade and numer-
Gus individuals through Florida are
taking an interest, is illustrated by
the statement made by Enos Blair;
of this place, regarding his experience
in the growing of this plant. Eighteen
months ago, he secured four leaves or
slabs" and set them out. A few days
ago, he was counting up the increase
from this original planting. He now
has 440 plants growing from the orig
inal four, and he can count 1000 9th
err leaves that are fit for planting, max
ing over two thousand increase from
the original planting, or an increase
of over five hundred to the plant he
has found the leaves fine feed for the
chickens, and it is said that for dairy
COWS and stock generally it is next IN
nutrition to alfalfa.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-09-18
Citrus SEMINAR
OPENS NEXT TUESDAY
At the University, Gaines,
ville-Good Attendance
Promised.

All orange growers will be inter-
ested in the annual Citrus Seminar
which convenes next week at Gaines
vile.
The Seminar will open at 9 a. M,
Tuesday, September 22d in Peabody
Hall of the University of Florida and
will close at 4:30 p. m. Thursday,
September oath. There will be night
sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday
nights. -
The program on Tuesday will in
clude papers on soils, fertilizers and
the marketing of citrus fruits. Par
ticular attention will be given TO
methods of handling the citrus grove
to enable it to tide over potash fam
inc. The night program will consist
of papers on the maturity OF trult
and the marketing of citrus fruits
ard vegetables, and answering of
questions from the "Question Box
The Wednesday program will be
devoted entirely to the discussion OF
The diseases and pests of the citrus
trees. Particular attention will be
riven to citrus canker, the citrus dis
ease which is threatening to do Sc
much damage to the citrus industry in
Florida. The night program will con-
list Of papers on the use OF dyn,a-
mite in the grove, cover crops IN the
rrove and orchard heating. -,
The Thursday program will contin-
ne the disease discussion. The dis
eases. melanose, stem end rot, gum
osis, dieback, frenching, mealy bug,
cottony cushion scale and otner
scales will be discussed. There will
also be papers on irrigation and tne
handling of citrus fruits.
In addition to speakers from the
Agricultural Experiment Station ana
the College of Agriculture. there VIII
he a number of prominent scientists
from the United States Department
Of Agriculture and elsewhere pres
emit to address the growers on sub
5ects pertaining to the growing OF
Gainesville has ample hotel and
boarding house accommodations for a
much larger crowd than is at all like
Iv to be present at the Seminar.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-09-18

mile long and a third Of mile in It's
greatest width. and standing POO feet
out of the ocean, twenty-eight miles
from the mainland, at point near the
mouths of the rivers Elbe and Weser
1t was until twenty-four years ago
British possession. The peaceful trans
fer of the rugged little island from
Queen Victnria's government to that of
her grandson, the kaiser. is an odd
chapter of European history, and one
which Britons do not now read with
satisfaction.
From 1885 to 1890 Africa was a scene
of frenZied scrambling for territory on
the part of England, Germany, France,
Belgium, Portugal and Italy. In 1891
number of international agreements
as to African colonial boundaries and
spheres of influence were made. In
one of these Germany agreed to recog
A6ze British protectorate over Zanzi
bar. In return for this concession Great
| Britain coded HeligOland (as England
| spelled the namel to Germany.
largest ships, Helgoland is naval
base of great Importance. But new
Importance has been given to the is
land by the establishment there of n
base for dirigble balloons.
The eastern end of the island, where
this base is located. is closed to all
save trusted attaches having business
there. Five Zeppelin dirigibes of first
class size can be housed there, and Il
lighting plant and wireless outfit are
| connected with the station. Since the
installation of the dirigible base less
attention has been paid to the forti
fications, military writer's say, as it is
held that the air craft could prevent
the approach of a hostile fleet near
the island.
The Zeppelin dirigibles ale intended
by their designers to rain explosives
on an enemy's warShip and their ahil
fly to travel 500 miles and 90 reach /.
height of 5000 to 5000 feet has nrr
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-09-18
A CONFESSION
Hopes Her Statement, Made Public
viii Help Other Women.

Hines, Ala must confess, says
Mrs. Eula Mae Reid, of this place, "thai
Cardui, the woman's tonic, has done me
great deal OF good.
Before | commenced using Cardui, ]
would spit up everything ate. had .
fired, sleepy feeling all the time, and was
irregular. | could hardly drag around,
and would have severe headaches con-
tinuouSly.
Since taking Cardui, | have entirely
quit splitting up what | eat. Everything
seems TO digest all right, and have
gained 10 pounds in weight"
II you are victim of any of the numer-
Gus ills so common TO your sex, 1t IS
wrong to suffer.
For half a century, Cardui has been re-
lieving just such ills, as is proven by the
thousands of letters, similar TO the above,
which pour into our office, year by year.
Cardui is successful because il is COM
posed ofingredients which actspeciflcally
on the womanly constitution, and helps
build the weakened organs back to health
and strength.
Cardui has helped others, and will help
you, too. Get a bottle today. You
won't regret it. Your druggist sells If.
Write To-: Chattanooga Medicine Co., Ladies' Al
vlSory Dept., Chattanooga, Tenn. for SPECIAL IN
sirucfioas on your case ana 64-page book, lion.
Treatment for Women" sent in plain wrapper. NJ IA
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-09-18
ORLANDO WANTS WHITE WAY
Plans Completed for Frightening me
Business Section of the
City

Orlando-The question of a propos'
ed white way for Orlando will be TAX
en- up in a short time. Commissioner
Johnson has sent for post designs with
the idea of submitting them to the
board of trade, the Civic league and
the Rosalind club for decision as tc
what style Of post shall be used.
In doing this the commissioner has
practically abandoned his own prefer
ence for the white concrete post
though. he says, the great trouble Is
to find one that will be satisfactor!
to all.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-09-18

!
\ of the world We're eentered
n upon the island of Helgoland.
Germany's Gibraltar in the
North sea, when the war began.
1t was the general opinion among
them that the German squadrons would
not attempt an open engagement with
the British feet in the North sea, but
would remain in the safe haven of the
Kiel canal secure behind the chain of
coast defenses. of which Helgoland is
the principal link.
Had the island not existed and it
We're possible to construct a fortress
at a point which would prove most
formidable against attack in the North
sea, Germany could not have chosen
a more advantageous location.
But fOrty-SiX miles distant from the
mouths of the Elbe and the Weser,
HegOland on three sides rises nearly
perpendicuarly from the sea to
height of $50 feet. Its rugged, over
hanging, natural walls are fortified
and protected to degree which has
no parallel even at Gibraltar or the
Russian Cronstadt IIelgOland is the
most strongly fortified place in the
world 1t is the key to the impregna,
bic wall of redoubts which protect
Germany's North sea coast line, the
Kiel canal and the approaches to
HAMBURG and Rrpmpn
A large section of the rocky plateau
has been made to conceal guns in
armored turrets. great coast weapons
on disappearing mountings and for
midablc array Of rapid fire guns. llewn
out of the solid rock are ammunition
magazines and bombprOof shelters. and
the entire scheme of fertilization is so
ingeniOusiy engineered as to 'be from
without completely invisible as well
as invincble The island is also
mighty naval station and is also pro
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-09-18
Acute Indigestion.

81 was annoyed for over a year by
attacks of acute indigestion, follow
ed by constipation" writes Mrs. M.
]. Gallagher, Geneva, N. Y. 81 tried
everything that was recommended to
me for this complaint but nothing did
me much good until about four months
ago l saw Chamberlain's Tablets ad-
vertised and procured bottle of them
from our druggist. soon realized
that | had gotten the right thing for
they helped me at once. Since taking
two bottles of them l can eat heartily
without any bad effects" Sold by all
callers.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-09-18

"WouId George enlist?"
"No, don't think he would"
whats the reason? He cones Of
fighting stock"
That's the reason. He's soured on
fighting. His grandmother is a Co
lonial Dame, his aunt is D. A. R.,
and his mother is a militant"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-09-18
Kaiser Saw Troops Attack Nancy

The Geneva correspondent of the
London Express hears from a German
source that Emperor william watched
the attack on Nancy from hill outside
the range of the French artillery.
Standing alone with the glasses glued
to ais eyes, he followed the progress of
his first battle for several miles, while
his staff, consisting of several high OIL
cisls. remained distinctly in the back
ground.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-09-18
Malaria or ChiIIS & Fever

Prescription No. 666 is prepared especially
for MALARIA or cHIllS & FEVER.
Five or six doses will break any case, and
If taken then as a tonic the Fever will not
return. II acts on the liver better than
Calomel and does not grippe or sicken. 25c
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-09-18

Sunday is made for man, and Sun
CAV schools are made for those who
would be men. There is plenty of
room in them for more pupils.---Chl-
cago Herald.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-09-18

Success is the one sin some people
refuse to forgive in their friends. -.
When speeches do not make a hit
Most folks may leave the hall.
The poor stenographers must sit
And listen to 'em all!
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-09-18
CURRENCY ASSo. FORMED
J. j. Heard of jacksonville Elected
President of National Bank Asso.
citation Just Organized

Observation-Disclosures bank in the
state of Florida which was eligible
under the provisions of the Aldrich
| Vreeland act to be a member of the
National Currency Association which
is to participate, when necessary in
the emergency currency authorized by
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo,
was represented at the meeting for
organization held in this city.
Twenty-Five banks were represent.
ed, having an aggregate capital and
surplus of more than $6,500,000; and
from these, nineteen having the Gre
dentials from their boards of directors,
formed themselves into the National
Currency Association of Florida.
The organization was effected
through the recommendation of State
Comptroller w. V. Knott, who rec
commended that while the Florida
banks did not need the money offered
through the association, still as the
banks of other states were organizing,
it might be well for Florida to be on
the same footing with the other
states banks.
The requirement for membership
was that the banks must be national
banks, having an unimpaired capital
and a surplus of 20 per cent of such
capital; and that there must not be
less than ten banks of such quasifi-
cations in any given territory desiring
to organize, and that the total capital
and surplus should not be less than
five million dollars, as required by the
act permitting the association.
Capital and Surplus of $5,543,ooo
The nineteen Florida banks partici.
pating in the organization showed an
aggregate capital and surplus of $5,-
$4,000.
Through the National Currency AS
socation Of Florida, if it should be
needed additional emergency curren-
by warehouse receipts for cotton, to-
bacco and naval stores, said notes not
having more than four months to run,
and for Is per cent of their face value.
The meeting of the bankers was held
in the auditorium of the Jacksonville
board of trade, with ]. j. Heard, pres
ideut Of The Heard National bank of
Jacksonville, as the temporary presid-
ing officer. The registration of the
banks represented either by their
presidents or vice presidents and hay-
ing the required qualifications being
completed, ut was found that six
banks had rot the proper certiication
from the boards of directors, and the
nineteen qualified proceeded to organ
iZp
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-09-18
VIEW IN HELGOLAND.

vided with disappearing hangers for
aeroplanes and accommodation for
dirigible balloons.
Helgoland is Il triangular island a
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-09-18
Officers Elected

The organization was effected with
the following officers and executive
committee:
President-J. j. Heard, president Of
the Heard National bank of Jackson
vile.
Vice President-E. C. Romph, presi-
dent of the First National bank of Mi
ami.
Secretary-Fred w. Hoyt, president
of the First National bank of Fernan-
dina.
Treasurer-H. E. Taylor, vice presi-
dent of the First National Bank OF
Gainesville.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-09-18

'"N ~ .ii'p an
'N'"'r itt"mlHnl" Z" aNH"N them in
1is "eropiane would hp almost frozen.
Hegoland has bathing beach which
attracts 10000 visitors every summer.
The islands resident population ia
about $500.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-09-18
Most Fortunate.

"Washing dishes roughens the Skin
and sweeping fattens the fingers"
ayes. Isn't it fortunate ones hands
are not injured by playing bridge Z
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-09-18
lmpregnable HelgOland
Germany's Gibraltar
In the North Sea
Os".-."."s-s"s-."s"s-s".
Q.-.-...-..s-.-.-s-..s-s-

WVuE eyes of the naval experts
III Of the world We're conferred
upon the island of Helgoland.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-09-18
East Patka Paaka and Paa
KIssIMMEE VALLEY BRANCH

For COPY of the local time card or other infor-
nation "see the ticket agent
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-09-18
ORANGE CITY BRANCH


from
Pasenee AGENT,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-07

Seated Herself on a Rock at the
Roadside.
mischief was welcome and recklessly
carried out.
Behold her, then, the charm and
queen of a little circle of four, all
lively, %fun-loving girls, and chatter
ing away like magpies i've a new ar
rival in the famous summering dis
trict where only the rich and exclu-
Sive were wont to come.
"They say he is rich as Croesus and
a confirmed bachelor and woman
hater," observed Belle Martin.
"And he has an isolated summer
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-07

cottage up in the hills where he can
enjoy his hermit proclivities to the
limit" remarked Eva Bliss scornfully.
Lets visit him as militant suffra-
gettes and worry him into paying
some attention to US" suggested Nell
lie Willis.
and make him fail in love with
some one of u.s." added Belle.
From what l hear, it would take
a pretty smart lady to succeed in in
teresting this icicle-hearted wretch"
said Eva.
81 eve saw a man 1 couldn't
make notice me-" declared vi.
"Then you have a subject to prac-
tice on who has defied feminine arts
successfully" spoke Nellie.
Girls" vehemently exclaimed vi,
her bright eyes sparkling, her plump
cheeks blooming like the rose, 'Tn
make you a wager l car make this
wonderful Mr.. Linden propose to
me-.
ga fve-pound box of chocolate that
you DON'T" challenged Nellie. my
brother Ned says that Mr.. Linden is
simply impregnable."
"AIl right" nodded vi confidently,
wait and see."
There was spice and novelty in the
prospect amid the dullness of a week
when expected relatives and visitors
had not arrived. vi formed her plans
without informing her curious chums
of their details.
Where away, Viz" inquired Nellie,
the next morning, as vi appeared in
bicycle trim, looking doubly charm
ing in her neat, comfortable garb.
ooh, to find out something about
the ways and habitation of this won
derful Mr.. Linden" replied vi care
lessly.
She returned at noon with a con-
ident, secretive expression of coun-
tenance that piqued her chums. All
three of them pressed her closely as
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-07
THE GIRL WHO DARED

BY Augustus Goodridge Sherwin.
Copyright by W. G~Chapman.)
Madcap vi, they called her, and
she deserved the name. There was
nothing hoydenish about her. She
was rarely beautiful, but she loved to
be dared, and any piece of maidenly
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-07

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New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
Women Demanding Ballot.
HONOR BELGIAN QUEEN. Saint Day of Her Majesty Brings Homage From Her Subjects.

Havre, via Paris, Nov. 19. 2:15 a. m.-This is the saint day of Queen Elizabeth of Belgium, and telegrams and letters, expressing deep admira- tion at her heroic conduct, and offer ings of all kinds from all sorts and conditions of people are pouring in, to be forwarded to the Belgian field army headquarters, where the queen is with her husband.
 The Belgian cabinet was among the first to send a telegram. It follows:
 "On the occasion of Saint Eliza beth's day the ministers of the king lay at the feet of your majesty the homage of their best wishes and hopes They salute in the beloved queen, the woman, the wife and the mother, who, after having shown in time of peace every goodness of heart gives in time of war an example of devoted courage, and whose noble fig ure is associated in the heart of every Belgian with the image of the father land.'
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
CONEL S|DESW|PED
 BY LINER BALTIC
Suction Pulls Mallory Steamer
 Against Biz Crafts Side.

New York, Nov. 19.-While out bound yesterday for Liverpool the White Star liner Baltic was in col lision with the steamship Comal, of the Mallory Steamship Line, bound from this port to Galveston. The coming together of the vessels was more of a "sideswipe" than a colli- sion, the suction of the larger craft being responsible for the pulling of the Comsl from her course.
 The accident, which was not u1l- like the collision of the White Star liner Olympic and the British cruiser Hawke in the Solent more than a year ago, occurred off Buoy Is in the Am prose Channel The Comal left her pier in the North River at 1 p. m., with fifty passengers and a gen. eral cargo, and was steaming at about twelve knots when she swung into the Baltic. The White Star liner, scheduled to sail at noon, was delayed almost two hours in her departure owing to an examination of her cargo by customs officials. Proceeding to sea at fifteen knots, she soon over hauled the Comal
 Comal's Capstan Smashed.
 Captain Mcintosh of the Comal sad he was on his proper course when the Baltic came up behind him, about fifty yards off his port side. Whether the White S-ar vessel signalled that she wished to pass could not be learned today. There was about 150 feet between the vessels, it is said, when the Baltic came abeam the Comal, and within few minutes the small craft was sucked up against the Baltic, hitting the liner on the star board quarter. The impact dented several plates on the Comaps port bow and smashed her capstan.
 The Mallory skipper sent his chief officer over the side to ascertain the damage. The Baltic reduced speed and asked by wireless if she could be of assistance. On being informed that no help was required she pro- ceeded to sea, minus only little paint from her plates. She was not daro- aged.
 Returns to Pier.
 Although the Comal might have continued her trip with safety, Cap tain Mcintosh put about and returned
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19

to the company's pier. A nasty sur vey caused the Mallory line to send the ComaPs passengers to Galveston by train. The vessel will have to go ) drydock for repairs, although no plates were damaged below the water line.
 Unless the Comal was too close to the north ledge of the Ambroce Chan mel, it is said, Captain J. B. Ransom, of the Baltic, had no right to come up on the coasters port side at such close range. The Ambrose channel is 2,OOO feet wide, and such close jockeying, seamen say, is unneces- sary.
 Lieutenant c. E. Pugh, U. s. N., on his way to take charge of the Hydro graphic Bureau at Galveston,+ ! was (. passenger on the Comal., fst
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
Events Tonight

Meeting of the board of compen- satiOn and assessment. Meeting of municipal ice commit tee. Meeting of New Britain lodge, No 597, B. P. o. E., at clubhouse on Washington street. Meeting of New Britain Turner so- ciety. Meeting of New Britain council, o. U. A. M., followed by card tourna- ment of the ex-Councilors' associa- ton.
 Fifteenth anniversary to be cele- brated by Hira temple, No. 90, D. O.. K, in Vega hall.
 Meeting of Ladies' German Rife club in Bardeck's hall.
 Supper at Y. M. C. A. for class in English for foreigners.
 Supper for Sunday school teachers
 
 Private masquerade of Svea Social club at it's hall on Arch street.
 Reception by Luther league of the Swedish Lutheran church to class of fifty new members
 Supper at 6:30 o'clock for officers of 10 Ro of rhI Bible school.
 Election of officers by the Ivy club of the Baptist church at 7:15.
 Address on the Bible of Middle Ages by Rev. Dr. G. w. c. Hill at South church service. Aunt Mandy's Birthday at A. M. E. Z church.
 Meeting of Isab bella circle, National Daughters of Isabella, in Judd's hall.
 Practice of the All-New Britain football team at LanderS' playground.
 Meeting of Lexington lodge, No. 72, I. o. O. F., in IT, o. U. A. M. hall.
 Meeting of Foresters, Court Charter Oak No. 36, at PAP Main street.
 Meeting of Foresters, Court Prog ress, No. 143, at Holmes and Hoff- mans block.
 Meeting of Owls in G. A. R. hall.
 Meeting of Water Jahn lodge, D. of H.
 Meeting of St. Jean Baptiste society at 28 Church street.
 Meeting of Ferdinand council, No. 12, K. of c.
 "The Boys of Company B. at Russ win Lyceum.
 Vaudeville and moving pictures at Keeney's.
 Moving pictures at FoXs.
New Britain herald., 1914-11-19
kPENTF.R PRESIDENT.
Man Elected Head of George Eor Republic at Frceville, N. Y.

N York Nov. 9.--Announce-
 f was made today of the election
 fis city of Henry G. Carpenter of aca, N. Y, as president of the korge Junior Republic at F'reeville, Y.
 i The election was held at a reor- EanHation meeting on November 16. William R. George was placed of 'fieia1Iy in active charge of the work of the republic.