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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01
PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA,
Reflects on Gubernatorial Candi-
dates

An editorial from the Orlando
Reporter-Star, published as an
advertisement in the Tallahassee
Record, argues that it makes lit
tie difference who is chosen Gov
ernor so long as the present Sec
rotary OF State is retained in Of
flee, as he is virtually the Gov
ernor's official adviser and has
great influence in directing his
policies. This is the idea, if not
the language of the editorial. The
absurdity of it will appear when
it is known that the Secretary of
State is simply the custodian of
the public records, and about all
he has to do with the Governor is
to attest his proclamations and at
tach the great seal of the state
thereto. The Reporter-Star evil
IDENTIFY has the duties and infu-
ence of the Secretary of State
"mixed up" with those of the
Governor private secretary, who
is nearer to the Governor than
any other man in the Capitol.
If it was true that the Secre-
tary of State is the official advis-
er of the Governor, in this case it
would be unwise to retain the
present Secretary in office, be-
cause he would not be in cordial
touch with the next Governor, as
four of the five candidates be-
lieve that he and his sons are ac-
tive in behalf of another candi-
date who has but little chance of
winning, and it is conceded that
one of the four whom the Secre-
tary and his sons are said to be
opposing will be our next govern
or.
Adrian P. Jordan feels that he
has the respect and confidence of
all five of the candidates for Gov
ernor and he can get along very
pleasantly with any one Of them
but he would not thrust advice
upon any Governor nor presume
to dictate to him. He thinks it a
reflection upon all five candidates
to intimate that the one who may
be elected will need tn advice and
guardianship of the present Sec
rotary of State.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01
Rules of Savings Department

count remaining open less than ons g.,
Interest period nor on sums withdr,usanu
during any such period.
4. The bank reserves the right "a >.
qulre 90 GAYS nouce OF 81 . s,on to with.
notice on smaller amounts. Under orSi
nary conditions deposits will be paid a,
demand.
5. These rules may be changed or a.
mended at any time by publishing a M,
Ice thereof for one week In a newspan.,
published In the County In which n,
bank Is located or by mailing a notice n
the last known address Of each deposItnr
provided that any amendment chanojnc
the rate of Interest shall not become .ta
fectIve till the beginning Of the next sue,
ceeding interest period.
6. A charge OF rs cents VIII be mad.
to cover cost of handling any account re-
naming open less than three months.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01

neposits in this Bank are Insured.
o Deposlts of One Dollar and upWa,rSH
will be received and Pass BOOK Tt'C or
must be presented with every d HIpmnsito U
withdrawal, will be given eaE" ape credit.
Items not drawn on tnIs Dat'"
ed subject to final payment
a interest will be paid at the rate OF .,
ro',r ner cent. per annum compounoeo
anriI. Jyly and october of each year; or o.,
at the rate Of Five per cent per an4 1rst
compounded SEMI annually on an vear,
days Of January and July OF eaen yed..
RE deposltor shall notify the bank az
the ne time Of opening the account ", wh tSe
rate Of interest shall be appneu any the
same cannot be changed without b bne
consent of the bank Deposits 49, 49,, ~
fore the 10th Of month shall Draw N
terest from the first, and after the 10Th,
from the first Of the following month
but no interest shall be paid on any ac-
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01

The Florida Metropolis an
nounces that w. r. Carter and
Rufus A. Russell, founders of the
Metropolis, who retired from &C
tive management of the newspa-
per on July q, 1913, in favor of
George A. Mcclellan, have resum-
ed control, acquiring the interest
of Mr.. Mcclellan. Mr.. Carter re-
sumes his old duties as editor,
and Mr.. Russell his former posi-
ton as business manager.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01

Tampa Tribune The Ocala
Banner is Loyalty supporting Hon.
Albert w. Gilchrist for the United
States Senate. The compliment
paid the illuStrious son of DeSoto
is one of the most forcible and
scintillating pieces of campaign
literature that has appeared in
print during the scramble for of
fee.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01

Gilchrist, when governor, We
toed a fishing bill at the request
of the fishermen. He considered
it unjust. Justice also required
him to suspend a fishing law for
sixty days to prevent the running
of the fishing industry: Before
Congress convened he advocated
fish hatchery for Florida. A
bill for such is now before con-
gresS.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01

1t will take the second choice
votes to determine the winners in
many of the contests where three
or more are candidates. Vote
for second choice if you would
have a voice in such nominations
1t is the same thing, in a sense, as
voting in second primary.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01

From Governor Gilchrist s mes
sage to the Legislature in 1911
"A free press is the bulwark of
the freedom of a free people. A
more liberal libel law is recon-
mended."
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01

Manatee Record The papers
of the state have reiterated the
value of the second choice vote
so frequently that one wonders if
there is a voter anywhere who
still thinks that voting a second
choice injuries in the slightest the
chances of his favorite candidate.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01
The Herald Editors Candidacy for Secretary of State
oaby of the Newspapers of Florida

Dade City Banner:-H. Clay Crawford
has been on the pay roll of the state
for twenty-seven years in the office a
secretary of state. During this lime Ad-
rian p. Jordan has been teaching c3m-
try schools and editing newspapers
boosting Florida. Which do you think
should have the office2
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01

Winter Haven Chief:-The politicians
who said Col Jordan had no .lualifca-
tions for secretary of state except the
boosting of his newspaper friends ave
seeing their error. Jordan has be IN tour
ing the state with the other candidates
and proves that he can stand on his own
merits. At practically every place he
has won the crowd by his straightfor-
ward. brainy speeches.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01
Do You Know That

Dirty refrigerators may make
sickness?
It's the baby that lives that
counts?
Life is a constant struggle a.
gainst death?
Every man is the architect Of
his own health?
tuberculosis is contagious, pre-
ventable, durable?
The U. S. Public Health Serv-
ice issues free bulletins on rural
sanitation?
The defective citizen of today
is oftimes the unhealthy child of
yesterday?
The full dinner pail-the open
window-the claen well-make
for health?
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01

CromwellGibbonS is the leading
candidate for Democratic national
committeeman.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01
AuburnSsI

AuburnsFIe News:--one of the few
strong probabilities in very uncertain
state campaign seems to be the nominal
ton of A. p. Jordan for the Office of Sec
retary of State. The widespread notice
given him by every paper in the state
has made all the voters acquainted with
him, so that when he Joined the cam
paign itinerary and personally appeared
before the people, they felt somewhat as
If they were meeting an old acquaint-
ance. For that matter. Mr.. Jordan's
thirty years and more of labor for Flori-
da has been done in many parts of the
state and there are hundreds, yes thous-
ands, who have known and esteemed
him as a good fellow-citizen in past
years. On the platform Mr.. Jordan has
always made a good impression whenev-
err he spoke. All these causes together
give good reason to believe that the
support pledged to him everywhere will
be sufficient to result in his nomination
to the office.
This is all the more probable because
Of the manifest injustice of the claim of
his opponent, II. c. Crawford, for anoth-
er term. For Mr.. Crawford has been in
this office for twenty years, first
as clerk under his father and then as
Secretary. and before that his father held
the office for about twenty years. Such
hereditary Office holding is repugnant to
every principle of democracy. 1t would
be all right in European monarchy,
but 1t is intolerable in a free state like
Florida After twenty-seven years of
living off the public payroll Mr. Craw
ford should certainly have the grace to
retire, and since he has not. it is time
for the voters to give him gentle hint.
1t seems to be his desire to remain in
office until his son is ready to inherit it
| in turn, but that is going little too far.
Mr.. Jordan's long years of unselfish
labor for the upbuilding of Florida, as
school teacher, merchant, and editor. de-
serve reward no less than Mr.. Craw-
ford's attempt to get an everlasting title
to one office deserve rebuke 1t is diff
cult to see how a good Democrat can do
otherwise than vote for him.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01

FIT. Lauderdale Sentinel CReport of Po-
ltical Meeting) Mr.. Jordan, candidate
for Secretary of State followed Mr..
Sheets and made a strong plea for the
position. He said that the office had
been in the Crawford family for nearly
forty years. That they were an office
holding family. He made a good i'm
preston and will. we believe get good
vote in Broward county. Mr.. Crawford,
the present Secretary of State, replied
to Mr.. Jordan in an eloquent speech, in
which he asked for reelection. Mr..
Crawford is a very popular man and will
be hard to beat, but from what we can
gather he will be defeated this time; not
because he has failed to make a good Of
ficer but because there is feeling a.
mong the people that public plums should
be passed around,
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01

DeLand News:--A. p Jordan, editor OF
the Punta Gorda Herald, has received
many fine endorsements in his candidacy
for secretary of state. Mr.. Jordan is a
man of education and ability, and fully
capable of filling the position
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01

Manatee Record:-CoL A. p. Jordan
does not seem to be losing ground with
the newspapers, and. on the other hand
is gaining favor with the voters.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01

Gilchrist for the United States
Senate.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01
We Announce the Opening OF -
Savings Department

Under the following rules, which are as liberal to
= ~ ;n+erest rates as can be made with safety. De-
nosits in this department are also insured
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01

Tampa Tribune From all accounts
Editor Jordan is qualifying as a first
class speechmaker.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01

Vote first and second choice.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01

Sarasota Sun;-Adrian Jordan, of
Punta Gorda, publisher Of the Herald, is
entitled to the solid vote Of Soutn Florida
for Secretary of State w. 10 not say
this because he is a brother editor but
because he is one of the sanest, lnosg ef-
hcient men in the state whose Gfo work
entities him to recognition, and South
Floridians should see that all the good
things do not go to other sections. The
present incumbent has been a pensioner
on the taxpayers u couple of decades.
Vote for Jordan.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01

East Coast Advocate:-Mr. A. p. Jor-
dan, editor of the Punta Gorda Herald
is in the race for the office of Secretary
of State. AS a newspaper editor and
booster of Florida, Mr. Jordan is EMIT
led to the office for which he is candi-
date. Mr. Jordan will poll large vote
and so will his opponent. Mr.. II. Clay
Crawford, the present incumbent. They
are both good and well-tried men, but
we would like to see Mr. Jordan In office
for while, as newspaper editors get so
little in this world for the amount of
work they perform, year in and year out.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01

Every man is the architect of
his own health?
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01

Life is a constant struggle ;
gainst death?
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01

tuberculosis is contagious, pre-.
ventable, durable?
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01

Stuart Times MIR. Adrian p. Jordan
editor of the Punta Gorda Herald was in
town Tuesday and called on many of the
voters. Mr.. Jordan is a candidate for
secretary of state and will make a good
one if nominated. The Times thinks il
is about time somebody else besides the
Crawford family held down the Job OF
secretary of state office. That family
has had it for 40 years
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01

Wauchula Advocate:-It is hoped that
Editor A. p, Jordan, of Punta Gorda, will
be given a unanimous vote in DeSoto
county for Secretary of State. Mr.. Jordan
Is an honorable, upright and competent
man: he has lived in DeSoto county for
fifteen years, and during all these years
he has been constant booster and
working for the upkuilding of the county.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01

Dirty refrigerators may make
sickness?
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-06-01

It's the baby that lives that
counts?
The Ordway new era., 1916-10-06
Took It for a PouItice.

Mr.. Coddles was suffering from
that rundown feeling. In fact he
might have sat us model for the ar
tist who draws those pictures every
one Of which is alleged to tell story.
A bright idea came to him-namely,
that he should visit some friends in
Bradford, for he knew that there was
no cure quite equal to Yorkshire hos
pitality. But hardly had he come to
them when he caught cold and had to
take to bed.
With kind thoughtfulness his host
ess baked Yorkshire pudding, which
she carried to his room.
Three hours later she again visited
the invalided Mr.. Coddles.
"Well," she asked, "have yo' etten
it all oop?"
Eaten it7" gasped Mr.. Coddles.
"was it meant to be eaten? I'm wear
ing it on my chest?-London Tit-Bits
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TRAINING T0DAY'S
BOYS AND GIRLS
Fair Play Among Brothers and
Sisters a Necessity.
HASTY JUDGMENTS ARE RISKY
Innocent Child Too Often Is Held Re-
sponsible for the Frictions That
Arise-Tasks Must Not
Be Evaded.
BY SIDoNIE M. GUTENBERG.

e ATlIER was glanclng at the papers
L while waiting for his son to join
him for their Sunday morning walk.
Presently he noticed that he had read
more of the paper than he had eX-
pcctcd to, and looked at his watch.
The delay was unusually long, and
he called to William. Williams voice
came back sObbing: "They won't
dress met"
Father did not like that. He went
right up to the children's quarters to
see what it all meant. The oldest sis
ter spoke up. She thought that Will
liam, aged seven. was quite old enough
to dress himself, and he wouldn't even
try. The silence and the expressions
on the faces of the other sisters sug-
gcSted conspiracy. This would nev-
er do. Father pronounced final judg-
mcnt. "A boy who has three older
sisters ought to be able to get help
when he has to be dressed, and not
be neglected" William had to be
dressed at once, and the girls would
see to it that the task was accom-
plished with neatness and dispatch.
To have the opportunity to look
after younger brothers or sisters is no
doubt of great value to any girl. And
to be obliged to dress William through
all those years must have been an ed
ucatiOn for the girls. But it is GER
tain that whatever they gained was
more than counterbalanced by the
boys loss. And it is also certain that
the experience and "discipline" that
the girls gained were counterbalanced
by the resentment and sense of injus-
tice which they developed as William
became old enough-nt least in their
judgment-to relieve them of their re-
sponsibillty.
William was no less victim of cir
cumstances than his sisters. It was
his fate to be the youngest-and the
only boy. 1t Is bad enough to be the
youngest, and it Is bad enough to be
the only boy-or the only girl. But
the combination of the two handicaps
is in many households quite insur-
mountable.
But every child Is unique, If not In
one way then in another. And so ev-
cry child is likely to derive advan-
tages from his peculiarities as well as
to be handicapped by them. The older
of two brothers was of the "accOmmo-
dating" kind. A neighbor said to
Charles that he "always gave in be-
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Eifty-Fifty.

In the big preparedness parade
which took place In New York in May,
and which set the example for other
preparedness parades all over the
country, Digby Bell, the comedian, led
n company made up largely of actors.
theatrical managers and playwrights
from the Lambs and the Players clubs.
The marchers moved in wide lines
20 abreast, extending from curb to
curb of Fifth avenue. All went well
with Capt. Digby Bells squad until
they reached FortySecond street,
where an isle of safety for pedestrians
stands in the middle of the asphalt
roadway.
He knew there must be military
command for dividing column so as
to pass about n fixed obstacle, but he
didn't know what it was. For just Il
moment confusion threatened his
group. Then in this emergency an in
spiration came to the leader.
He swung about and faced the on
coming formation. "Fifty-tifty he
blared at the top of his voice. And,
splitting in the center, the line flanked
the safety isle without missing step.
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dren were at the edge Of the water.
She could also see the blade of an oar
raised menacingly In the air. OF
course, Helen was up to some mischief
and was abusing Edward. She started
for the shore in the interests of peace
and Justice. But when she came near
enough she saw that the quiet and
unObtrusive Edward was the real ag-
gressor. He held out his foot to indi
cate where Helen was to land her
boat, and as the boat did not strike
exactly in the indicated spot he would
shove it out again. This he repeated
several times, until Helen was exas-
perated beyond self-control. The
mother admitted later that had she
not seen the performance herself she
would have considered Helen respon-
sible for the friction, without regard
for the girls pleas in extenuation.
In the distribution of tasks and re-
sponsiblities of household among
the children there will necessarily be
inequalities in age and strength and
also Oh account of interests. Some
children are more obliging than others,
and at one stage the child is more
eager to go on errands than he will be
later. 1t is perfectly legitimate to
allow such inequalities. But we must
not let the less-obliging child take ad-
vantage of the more helpful brother or
The Ordway new era., 1916-10-06

|fan finished off the toilette. Com
fison was therefore easy and the
broidcry did not suffer.
Judging from this frock, skirts re-
(in as full rs they have been, but
not artificially distended. They
little heightened, and this fea-
(e Of the new modes may be en-
bsized as the season advances. The
hice is in reality an extended girdlc.
the fate of the evening bodice
bears still to hang in the balance.
few daring models are displayed
(which there Is next to nothing mt
back of the waist.
|n the beautiful frock pictured the
{ails Of the toilette include little
i variety bag. These small, bril-
pit necessities of life seem to be
)h us always in one form or an
Ser. and they are attached to fans,
lbrella and parasol handles, walking
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DINNER GOWN IN PEACOCK COL oRlNe

n choice, this wide variety in design
promises becoming coat for every
type of figure. and the newer colorings
may be experimental with, at least to
test their effect upon the complexion.
Two very practical coats are shown
In the illustration. Besides coats of
this kind there are those that hang
free from neck to hem, and cape
coats, to be considered. The detach.
able cape is featured on some of the
smart late models. Comfort to the
wearers is assured in the large turn.
over collars and the ample pockets that
are everywhere in evidence.
Except for buttons, there Is very
little in the way of ornament on the
tasteful coats designed for everyday
wear, and even these are sparingly
used. But this is because ornaments
are not needed. Attention Is centered
on new departures in the cut of col
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sister; he needs to do his share of
the work even more than the work
needs to be done. Nor must we allow
him to evade his tasks through sub
terfuge or through persistent refusals.
Let George do 1t, If he will, for he
likes it and it Is worth his while. But
do not let the others defraud them
selves by leaving too much to George.
The education Of the child in Ideals
of equity must come in large meas
ure from the give-and-take of his rela-
tions with other children, whether In
the home or outside. But this must
be supplemented with the pervasive
influence Of sympathetic, yet detached
judgment of older persons.
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the nation, from the Lincoln Farm as
sociation.
The occasion was marked with elab-
crate ceremony, Of course, and thou
sands of visitors were present from all
parts of the country-mnny of them
persons of real Importance. This was
the third time the people Of Larue
county have seen president of the
United States among them in seven
years.
The first exercises held In connec-
ton with the Lincoln farm, after 1t
was proposed to give it to the United
States, were held February -, 1909,
when President Roosevelt laid the cor
nerstone of the Lincoln Memorial hall.
On November 8, 1911, President Taft
presided at ceremonies incidental to
the dedication of Memorial hall. And
then President Wilson went there for
the finishing touch. 1t is unlikely that
another president will go to Larue
county for II long, long time to come.
The Stars and Stripes flew bravely
and defantly from the Lincoln statue
in Hodgenville's public square at the
latest celebration. Just opposite, the
courthouse was draped lavishly In red,
white and blue. And yet, only ten
years ago in August the courthouse
bore a decoration of another kind. 1t
was a plain hand bill which advertised
the fact that the Lincoln farm was to
be sold to settle unpaid taxes.
The Memorial hall, built at cost
of $25O,OOO, Is the center of this new
national park. The hall houses the
cabin in which Lincoln was born. This
is the original structure rescued from
warehouse in New York after it had
been carried around the country for
exhibition purposes.
Over the entrance doors to Memorial
hall are inscribed these words:
Here over the log cabin where
Abraham was born, destined to
preserve the union and to free the
slave. a grateful people have dedi-
end fn,s @s Psase Psese
states.
Within the hall, the cabin occupies
the principal place. 1t is surrounded
by heavy bronze chain, for no one
is permitted to enter or touch the
cabin.
The first owner of the farm which
has passed into possession Of the ma
ton, was, so far as records tell,
man named Duckworth. Court records
do not show how he came to own it,
but 1t is supposed he secured it in a
distribution of public lands by the state
or federal government. No land grant
or deed has ever been found to prove
his legal ownership.
Local historians agree in the state
ment based on the declarations Of old
citizens of Larue county that when
Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks Lin
coin moved to take up their residence
shortly after their marriage they were
"squatters' and moved into the log