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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-10-05

Entrance Fee % Cents
First prize, soc: 2nd, 25c on
each exhibit unless otherwise stated.
Best Combined Saddle and Harness
Horse, any age
Best Running-walker from one TO
three years Of age
Best Team Horses or Mules, any
age
Best Mare and Colt
Best Mare or Stallion. any age
Best Lady Rider
Best Mule Colt, under six months
Of age
Best Bull Calf, under six months of
age
Best Heifer, under six months OF
age
Best Cow, any age
Best Pair Sheep
Best Sow and Pigs
Best Male Pig, under six months OF
age
Best Pair Durocs-
Best Pair Poland Chinas-
Best Sow, any age. any breed
Best Model Farm Hog House
Special by RObt. F. Spence, County
Agent.
Best Bull. any age-ist prize, 800;
End, Ribbon.
All persons ~ years and over, i5c
gate fee.
Exhibits must he brought in by
900. am. except live stock which
must be brought in by 400 pm.
No Exhibit may be taken away
before 400, pm.
Dinner served on the grounds free
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-15

WOULD HALT ALASKA r. R,
Washington. Jan. 16-Led by Joe
Cannon and Sen. KnHte Nelson of
Minnesota, fight is being organized
in. congress against appropriations
necessary for continuation this year
of work on governments Alaskan
railroad. Regular appropriation of
So, 200, 900, as well as emergency ap-
preparation of less than 100000,
is to be opposed.
-O-O-
A SUGGESTION FOR PUNCH
Happy Thought-Will George the
Sixth be better known as Lloyd
George?
Five per cent of the population of
this country earns its living directly
or indirectly in the electrical bust
ness
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-15


U. S. CONTINUES WITH POLICY
. TO GIVE CARRANZA CHANCE
Washington, Jan. is. - Admins
tration proceeded, without prospect
of interference today, with its policy
of giving Carranza chance to punish
murderers of Americans in Chihua-
hua.
The senate, having adjourned I'M
til Monday, it was believed Mexican
first chief will have shown by that
time that he can do as much or more
toward handling situation than this
government could by intervening.
-O-O-
SUB EXPLOSION KILLS ONE
New York, Jan. IS. = One man
killed, three fatally injured and IL
seriously burned by explosion on
boar dsubmarine in dry dock at the
Brooklyn navy yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
Innings & FLANNELS

Sateens,-permanent brilliant satin finish. in wide
range of the newest Art coors 36 inches wide.
Special yard 32c
Fancy Robe Cloth in large variety Of stylish designs
and coors Special YARD Z9c
Eiderdowns-heavy, warm qualities full line of
staple colors SO inches wide.
Doube-faced ................. Special yard CSC
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
reutons Virtually Com
nIete Wallachia Conquest
Seize Buzeu Road
DEFENDERS ROUTED
NDOBRUDJA REGION
ooO0 Prisoners Taken
Russian Fleet Shells
Bulgar Position

r,-ss-. nee. S.. Msckersen hsS
..-srv completed The conquest Of
w.v,,t., Tho left wing Of tho och
~ smashed forward to-day and
go t-e road from BUzeu 90 Ramnicu-
go near Che southern Moldavian
- Tho right wing advanced
....-.,s +tc Ca'uatul lowlands, east Of
p-,eu and orced the Buzeu River m
his sector
III Danube army continued i's me-
A-5,rs- northeast movement, and by
-e-sc.re t.c communications OF the
p~sso-Rlnauau forces in the Do
t-g6.a compelled their retreat alonG
-. utolc Urc Two thousand pris-
80. fe. nto ,hc hands OF the leu
..-s ,~ +rc.c engagements.
Perr- announces that the Russians
tsrs gwen ua most Of their southern
-.s.tio~- .r .re Dobrgd q. Bulgarian,
r--.sl ara German troops, rapidly
rgr.g.nc Che enemy have already
,-ossed Gle line of HirSova-Cartai-
C,rels. Che -.atement adds.
T,e assaults Of the Cars troops lu
.is wooded Darpathians and in Eastern
~-srsylyar.a have greatly diminished.
cord -c tu Icutouic reports. South
~ +.c ~. Valley the AustUans have
-o.sp---cs height, while az other
minis Che battle continues less sQlr-
,.e5.v. WITH ,ac advantage about equal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
BRITISH ADVANCE ON TIGRIs
Miack from Air and Destroy Pontoon
Bridges Near hut

London, Dec 1G The British army
~ the lirr front. which assumed tho
t1ersiye OIL Wednesday. has made r.
isr;her advance. An official statement
even out here to-day says that the
brlsh are now within three-quarters
q q milo of che Tigris. opposite Kut-el-
Amars
Daring Thursday the initial sdvan-
age secured tr the operations OF the
ltvous night was steadily improved
'-s Statement says, "our forces advanc-
"a nor'hvlri by both banks Of the
na River and she British outpost being
"Nblshed within Jhrce-qlarters Of d
It o. the Igr.s south o. kut
During Thursday night our sir
,,es, flying by moonlight, success
~ attached pontoon bridges on the
rs which che enemy had removed
o1 her itcs and was towing up
'f'sa The material was broken up
ste scstterCJ"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
Specially Priced

Handtufted Crib Covers, Pink or Blue each 295
Bath Robes of Blanket Flannel in assorted patterns
for children of 2 to years. 95c
= x
Sweaters white colored size to years. 95 to 1886
Hand-panted Novelties for Infants,a large variety
ranging in price from 25c to 350
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
WOMEN'S SWEATERS Special,

Shetland Weave Sweaters in an attractive
model with high rolling collar, cuffs and belt
of white brushed wool; various coors. $50
Sweaters of Brushed WoOl,-loose belted
model with white striped border on sailor
collar, cuffs, pockets and around hips; nm
ished with pearl buttons 4.95
Brushed Wool Skating Scarfs at greatly reduced
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
ITALY BARS SWEETMEATS
andy and Cake Manufacture Pro-
hibited for Two Weeks

Rome, Dec. 10. A decree has been
''etd forb.dding for two weeks the
-sufscture of candies or cake or
~'if Transmission by the post or rail
i'ad'. The decree further forbids
io'sls 20 serve meals containing more
Nsn one meat course.
ne decree viii prevent the sending
y an enormous number Of Christmas
es'nues intended for the soldier al
he front
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
5th Avenue
The Following Remarkable Offerings Monday and Tuesday
"McCREERY SILKS"
Famous Over Half Century
For Complete -lSsorImcnts, Q"aldy o"d di"e
McCreery Gift Silks

The opportunity is here afforded to select choice silks IN
styles that will be acceptable for holiday gifts
These Silks will be appropriately boxed and forwarded upon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
Spring 1917 Styles in:
Special
WOOL DRESS GOODS

5000 Yards of Navy Blue Serge in wide variety of
weaves and qualities suitable for suits dresses and skirts
yard CSC to 800
Black Broadcloth-satin finish; sponged and shrlnk
- inches wide. Special yard 2.25
"a inches wide. Special yard SIS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
Danish Fisheries Paralyzed

Copenhagcn. Dec. is. The "Dsccns
elheder' Says that the decision Of che
Entente Allies 90 discontinue the sup
~ OF OIL, pamfin, petrol and fishing
i-ssie for Danish fisheries has para
Stsd The industry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
Official Statements
on Rumanian Fighting
Petro0r05. Dec. 16.-Ihe UoT
1Tce statement today said:

Petroqrod. Dec. 16.-The Uo.
Office statement to-day said:
Punan.aa front On the Moldavian
frontier Che eremy's advance IN the
0.as Valley was repulsed.
With d view 90 the destruction OF
mills supplying the Bulgarian army
vi.f four OUT vessels successfully
ts-bsrted Che port Of Zsltchlk Bal
etikon t.c Bu. csrisn Black Sea coast p,
o- Wednesday. We were bombardcd
b. shore batteries and attacked by sea
planes and o. submarine without result
.0r the enemy.
Berlin. Dec.16 (by icirelsss to Say
oIe).-To-cqy's Var Office state
sent on The Rlmanian campaign
reads:
IN Great Wallachia and Dobrudja our
armies. partially by means OF engage
uerts. gained considerable ground.
There is calm on the Macedonian
'front.'.
From. OF Archduke Joseph-South Of
re Jzul Valley Russian attacks t|lce
repeated were halted by our artillery
Arrv group Of Field Marshal Won
vactereer The left wing OF the ninth
,rnv. 5n iudetatiCable engagements,
les reached the road from Buzeu TO
Tie Bu1cl River sector, east OF
B.-el and on the right wing by q
mach acros, the Calsmatu!ul lowland
has been forcel by lighting. An add
torai 1000 prisoners have been
brought Sol.
TIE Danube army Is irresistibly ad-
'arc.nc northeast
In Dobrulia the Russians gave up
most Of their southern positions. Bul-
sarsn. T1rs 10 and German troops, IN
,ar.d pursuit. have crossed the line OF
togels-CsrtaI-H'rsova.
Berlin, Dec. is Cog 1oireless to Sor-
N0.-Tie official report by the
Bulgarian War office at Sofa, on
December j.. as received here, fol-
logS:
Near Doxan r. French aeroplsne was
s'ot down. Both occupants were made
prisoner
The vanrusrds Of the troops who
crossed the Danube near Iurtukai, Sll-
's,ria and Icherusvoda have crossed
'te Buchare t-Futcsti railway.
Russian ships have shelled Baltcnlk
on the Black Sea coast of DobrudJa B.
-Four inhabitants were killed and five
wounded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
INFANTS g. CHILDREN'S APPAREL
18th Floor

Practical gifts for infants and little children easily
selected from the attractive assortment of dresses rompers,
bath robes aghans, white enameled wardrobes cribs, bas
nete nursery chairs china wash sets and stands costumers
and nnumerabe other dress accessories be the
Infants Department.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
WOMEN'S SILK HOSIERY
Exceptional Values

Thread Silk Hosiery of exceptional quality, in plain
weaves Black White and the leading shades. pair lbs
Thread silk Hosiery of superior quality, with hand
embroidered nsteps Black or White. pair 1.95
Thread Silk Hosiery-fne gauge. Black White and
colors. pair l.95
Silk Hosiery with three-strand hand-embroidered
cloX Black White pair ESQ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
WAIST PATTERNS
Very Attractive and Practical Gifts

A recent Importation Of Waist Patterns
French Lawn with collars and fronts Of Lorrs
cry. Prices range from SIX
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-12-14

tify all banks in the county that
the board of county commissions
ers and the county board Of public
instruction would hold joint ses-
sion on December12 for the pur-
pose of considering the appoint
ment Of county repositories.
G. M, Collier was recommended
for appointment as inspector OF
marks and brands for both live
and slaughtered stock for district
No. 10.
The attorney fer the board was
instructed , to prepare an official
ballot, sufficient in form, sub
stances and number, for holding
of the elections to be held in Dis
tricts 2 and a.
The minutes Of this board were
amended by striking out the res
olutions adopted on December 5th
relative to the Murdoch Drainage
District.
Property owners petitioned that
the Tom Williams branch in the
Arcadia Drainage District be
Strengthened out to prevent over
flow Referred to attorney.
Regular steps were taken for a
road petitioned for by M. r. Mi
zell and others.
The board recessed to Tuesday,
December 18th.
Z. Campbell was awarded the
contract to paint the Jail and re-
pair the roof.
The following bonds were ap-
proved:
Il. w. Whitehurst, $4,000; s. b.
Hogan, $4,000; r.. w. Roberts,
$500; Fl. G. Murphy, $1,000; b. II.
Skipper, $4,000; w. M. Wmtten,
$1,000; w. G. Welles, $4,000; r.
G.. Shaver, $1,000, J. w. Bullock.
$4,000, r. B. McClelIand, $4,000 4
j. Il, Dishong, $1,000 ;Cyrl Bald
win, $4,000.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-12-14
Ready to Talk Peace, but
Do Not Halt in Operations

.
Growers who are setting groves
have evidently seen the light
since they are setting the seed
lings, tho they are far too many
still. The following varieties are
the percentages of the different
varieties not of bearing age
Homosassa OF per cent; King 0.8 /;
Lou g.; Ruby Blood rs; Seeding
ct; Tangerine Z; Valencia "a; all
others combined go.
The trend toward standardiza-
tion in young groves is encourag-
ing, but it will be several years
before the standard varieties will
over-top the seedlings. But when
the fruit is standardized, there
will be scramble among growers
of some seedlings for better vari-
cites, because their product will be
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-12-14
FARM AND GROVE IN FLORIDA
Agricultural News Service University OF Florida
College of Agriculture

ments of diseased plants have
been intercepted and returned to
THE countries from which they
came. Among the serious pests
recently intercepted and prevent
ed from entering Florida We're a
gall-insect affecting mango. a leaf
disease of mango, borers affecting
bamboo and scale insects Of vari-
GUS kinds.
The inspectors Of the Plant
Board engaged in this work are
also appointees of the Federal
Horticulture Board of the United
States Department of Agriculture
and enforce the Federal laws and
regulations relative to the impor-
tation and inspection Of pin
The customs officials at the vari-
GUS ports mentioned also cooper
ate efficiently in this work.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-12-14
Experiment Station Issu es New
Bulletin

Every citrus grower in the state
should be interested in the new
publication that will be issued
soon by the University of Flor
ida Experiment Station. This
is Bulletin 1872. Loss of Fertiliz-
ers by Leaching, by s. E. Collision,
chemist, and s. s. Walker, associ-
ate chemist. 1t contains the re-
suits of four years of experiments
in fertilizer teaching.
The experiments were conduct
ed with citrus trees in soil tanks
on the Station grounds. While
the bulletin will be Of primary in
terest to citrus growers it will al
so be OF interest to every4fertilizer
user in the state. The leaching
processes in general are somewhat
the same and the discoveries de
in these experirnonts are indica-
tive of what mcy be expected wit
other crops.
Copies of the bulletin may be
had by writing to the mailing
clerk. Experiment Station Build
ing, Gainesville. 1t will be sent
to all persons whose names are on
the mailing list.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-12-14
Forty Percent Of Orange Trees
Are Seedlings

1t will be remembered that the
Citrus Seminar at the University
of Florida in October, decided to
standardize citrus varieties. This
action was a result of an appeal
made by Leo. b. Scott Of the Unit
ed States Bureau of Plant Indus
Try. MIR Srit said tnay The Elo',
ida citrus industry was suffering
because of lack of standardization
and that the fruit was discriminate
ed against in the market because
customers could not depend upo,t
the grade of fruit.
1t will also be remembered that
"a committee was appointed to Sc
lect the orange varieties which
should be standardized and that
the Seminar approved their
choice The varieties selected
were Parson Brown, Homosassa,
Pineapple, Valencia and Lou Gin
Gong
That an attempt to standardize
varieties was wise is shown by a.
survey made by the United Stat
es Bureau of Crop Estimates. This
survey was undertaken to learn
percentages of trees OF the differ
ent varieties. G. G. Hare, field a.
gent for the Bureau in Florida
calls attention to the report;
The percentages of trees of
bearing age Of the different vari-
cites are as follows. Homosassa
2.2 percent; King % Lou Gin
Gong.22; Parson Brown 3; Pine
apple 13.5; Ruby Blood %; seed
ling 40; Tangerine 3; Valencia
tTardiff) IL; all others combined
22.6.
Note that forty percent of the
bearing trees are seedlings.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-12-14
Tractor Demonstration Will Be
Held at University


Farmers in Florida have been
entertaining the tractor nee. Those
who attend the University Of Flor
ida, Gainesville, January 16 to 19,
probably will have opportunity
to see several tractors perform. A
number of tractor manufacturers
have been asked to make demon
strations.
Farmers have been making in
quiries concerning the different
types Of tractors, and their adapt
ability to Florida conditions. The
demonstration will enable farmers
to answer their own questions con-
cerning the machines.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-12-14
Plant Inspection

For several months the State
Plant Board, thru its port and
railway inspection department,
has inspected all shipments Of
nursery stock and other plants
arriving at Florida ports from
foreign countries inspectors of
the Board are stationed at Jack
sonville, Pensacola, Tampa, Mi
ami and Key West end meet all in
coming vessels, examining the
baggage Of passengers asd all
Many diseased ship
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-12-14

A party Of leading citizens Of st.
Cloud spent last Friday here I'M
specting the asphalt paving which
is being laid on our streets. Their
home city has recently voted
bonds for street paving, and they
are loking around to see what is
the best material in which to in
vest the bond money. The party
was composed Of the following
gentlemen VIM. Bircher, msyor |;
j. j Cummings, treasurer; f. b.
Kenney and 7. II. Gill. They are
all gentlemen Of good Judgment
and high character and can be de-
pended on to make wise selec-
tion Of paving material. They
made a very favorable impression
on our citizens who had the pleas
ure Of meeting them, and they
said some nice thing about our lit
tie city. Wish we could kidnap
and locate them here.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-12-14

A recent investigation made by
the Y. ,. Public Health Service in
'connection with the studies Of RI
raj school chilrden showed that
4s.3 per cent had defective teeth.
I'll per cent had two or more mis-,
sing teeth, and only 1863 per cent
mad had dental attention over
IA per cent never used a tooth
brush, 48.2 per cent used one oc.
casionally and only 27.7 per cent
used one daily. Defective teeth
reduce physical efficiency. Dirty
sup purating, snaggle toothed
mouths are responsible for many
cases of heart disease, rheuma-
tlsm, and other chronic affections
The children are not responsible
for the neglected state Of their
teeth. The ignorant and careless
parent is to blame for this con-
dition which hampers mental and
physical growth and puts a per-
manent handicap on our future
citizens. School teachers can and
are doing much in ineulcating hab-
its Of personal cleanliness on the
rural school child but this win
fail Of the highest accomplishment
unless parents cooperate heartily
and continuously This is a duty
winch we owe our children
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-12-14

Consideration Of the petition of
Geo. w. Gatewood and others for
drainage in the Bermont district
was continued to the nr~t reg
ular meeting Of this board.
Ordered that "a walk be con-
lstructed on the south side Of the
court house to, the HEalk on Oak
street.
A. Ii. Brown was employed to
construct the contemplated walks
in the court house yard, and con-
crete floor in the room in the base
ment Of the court house, at i $40
cents per square foot.
The construction and painting
of the jail fence was awarded to
G. P. Lamb for the sum of $185.
The treasurer filed his report.
The county judge filed his Ii
cense report.
Wednesday, Dec 9th.
The Cornwall Construction Co.
was granted permIssian to osublct
to Adam SllG,S its contracr ml:h
the Charlotte, Harbor special road
and bridge district, but the com
pany is held under it's bond for
the faithful completion of the con-
tract.
Mrs. Tom Summeralls was plac-
ed ON the pauper list at $40 per
month.
Tax Asses, ar II. q MlrI'hy was
requested to certify to this board
the total tax assessment of each
commissioners district.
The bond of A. Il. Durrance,
clerk, was approved.
The tax collector filed his re-
port.
B. L. Crews was allowed $40 for
temporary relief.
The clerk was instructed to adj
vertise for a road roller for road
district No. /.
The clerk was instructed to no
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-12-14
Plant Now For Early Spring
Vegetables

i Lettuce is the housewives s best
i friend in planning meal. 1t is
edible and universally liked. A
dinner needs salad course ano
lettuce may always be counted on
to furnish a base for it, Again il
is good for decorating the table
dishes. A spoonful of hash pIac-
ed on lettuce leaf will be eaten
with relish where one on bare
plate will be scorned. The let
tuce leaf furnishes the appeal and
whets the appetite.
Big Boston lettuce is perhaps
the best known variety in Florida.
This is the favorite hard head let
tuce with those who grow for the
market. The Salamander is
very fine loose head lettuce and is
a favorite in many home gardens.
The Romaine type of lettuce may
prove to be the HOUSEWIFE s favor
ite because of its loose curly leaves
which make it good for both sal
ads and table decoration.
III plants are set out now, you
will have all of the lettuce you
need by early spring. Seed plant
ed now will furnish the plants for
late spring and early summer.
But G. *. McQuarric, state a.
gent for the University Of Florida
Extension Division, says that let
tuce is not the only vegetable that
may be planted during December
Cabbage may be set from plants
or the seed planted. Onions and
radishes may also be planted. |
And then there is one article
which he thinks is often neglect
ed; the English pea. These should
be sown now for early spring. Mr..
McQuarrie recommends the Me-
Neil pea, hardy variety originat- |
ed and grown successfully by a
Florida man. 1t is especially a.
dapted to the northern part Of the
state where it was originated, for
the Mcneil pea will stand the cold
with less injury than any other
variety.
Preparing the ground for a veg
table garden is not an expensivel
matter. 1t should be fertilized
with well rotted stable manure,
it into the soil before
is planted. A light top
dressing Of nitrate of soda or some
high grade commercial fertilizer
will be needed after the plants
are up. Then the faithful use Of
the hoe to keep the surface provid-
I'd with the necessary dust mulch
IS about all that is to be done to
make your garden products avail
able for early spring use. L