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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-12-28
Dollar Blindness

The shortest route to some |
men 8 hearts is said to be thru
their stomachs. To others, pos
sibly a majority, it runs by way
Of their pockets.
The most efficient, the only
thoroughly efficient, laborer, eth
with mind or muscle, isthe one
who is in the best physical condi7
ton, the most healthful.
On these two gencralities rests
a most important economic ques-
Ition which has yet to be solved by
many large employers of labor IN
FLORIDA; although the solution is
plain if not easy. IL the owners
land operators of big lumber
plants, phosphate mining opera
lions. and other large industries,
could figure out their losses, an
|nually and regularly, from sick
ness among their employees, they
would be startled, even shocked.
Immediately a reformation would
start. the cause would be hunted
out and removed, even though It
would cost real money, if the ex-
pense would be recognized as q
wise investment. Like new and
important machinery for the mill,
lit would save the cost in a lew
months, possibly few weeks.
Many Of the large mill plants
lin Florida are surrounded by ten
ements occupied by employees and
Iowned by the companies. Usual
lly these houses are built on simple
and inexpensive models, and there
ms Il much to them but walls, roo
and windows. There is no appea
to the aesthetic sense of those whs
are compelled to occupy them, NJ
trimmings, not even close fittint
door and window frames, ans
rarely, if ever, screen.
Not many months since, q BIZ
corporation in Florida, mo mat
ter what part OF the state, crowd
Tex with orders and running da,
..Ild night, was compelled to shu
down its night shift because 9
the prevalence Of malaria. Til
amounted almost to an epidemic.
Conditions were fayossble to
the breeding Of the rsfnatial mo-
quito. The homes Gained. smplo,
ees >syere unscreened, loose join
SNINSuctures, and the mosquit
81 Magnificent opportunitis
Me immediately took az
~ 1ase Scores Of cases an
!, utbes followed. and Il
Ewas dcmoralized I'll
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-12-28

According to a fashion note, "
high boots for women will go out
soon. in order to save leather, but
it's far cry from Pinch boots
to sandals.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-12-28

The claims Of an Illinois man
for damage because his wooden
leg was wrecked ought to appeal
to the average jury.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-12-28

Roumania's fall has jolted the
capitals of all the allies and boulc-
ed cabinet officers out OF their
cushioned seats.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-12-28

It looks as if either the King Of
Greece will be deposed or the peo,s
pie of Greece go hungry, II the Al
lies continue their blockade.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-12-28

Calling Bucharest the little nas
Paris is enough to make :, Won
Mackenson thankful for small Ia
yors.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-12-28
nor,cr 70 paoPERTy OWNERS

pag a es an % the following
adan with contract ehteeu n - ~ 49,
florida, as
Of mprove
Total rontag d osew 0aVe'10
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-12-28

If a chap wants to preserve the
tragedy Of his life intact, ne
should never meet the girl who
threw him down twenty years a
90.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-12-28

The Waco bank president SEN \,
fenced to prison for SO years VIII
find the way Of the transgressor
long and hard.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-12-28

There Is said to be strength II
union. and 100000 eggs in one
cold storage plant is no exception
to the rule.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-12-28

Now that the Dardanelles VII
90 to Russia, it is only Necessary q
"a Russia to go to the Dardarei-
les.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-12-28

nteftU
" before me town Az
is nerfsy torda o'clock In ne eyeng OF NE lsln
D. 1917 az ana TO reanS which person
as 70 ann
Sssa bs6 ' fS 5sp Ds'iT's' ROBINSON
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-12-28
RANDOM RAPs
(Kanned)

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Now that the Dardanelles WI
80 Il Russia, it is only necessary
for Russia to go to the Daraa'ei-
les.
Calling Bucharest the little
Paris Is enough to make Won
Mackenson thankful for small Ia
yors.
There Is said TO be strength IN
union. and 72,0O0,000 eggs in one
cold storage plant is no exception
to the rule.
The Waco bank. president sem
fenced to prison for SO years will
find the way Of the transgressor
long and hard.
Roumania's fall has jolted the
capitals Of all the allies and bounc-
ed cabinet officers out Of theii
! cushioned seats.
The claims Of an Illinois mar
for damage because his woodef
LEG was wrecked ought to appea
to the average jury.
/ It looks as if either the King o
lGreece will be deposed or the PEG
i,ple of Greece go hungry, II the al
Lies continue their blockade.
If a chap wants to preserve to
tragedy Of his life intact, h
should never meet the girl VIII
threw him down twenty years 9
go.
According to a fashion note,
! thigh boots for women will go on
soon. in order to save leather, bu
Its a far cry from 12-inch boot
|. to sandals.
One does not worry greatly 9
to the other American made dye
, SO long as the red and blue COZ
tinue to give the right and lastin
contrast to the white.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-13

Missus Phillips is a awfully Interest,"
ing woman, sed Ma. She believes in
the return OF souls to this erth.
She will have to show me, sed Pa.
II I die from Getting this dinner 1 doant
think 1 will want to return to this erth,
] viii go sumware ware I can git a hot
dinner.
I guess wen you die you wont have
any trubbel Citing hot dinners ware
you go, sed Ma You will be looking
for sumthing cold then. I guess Mis-
sus Phillips says her uukel Jack re-
members vary well that he was on erth
during the Injun Mutiny. He was a
british officer then.
Is that so, sed Pa. I wonder what
this fish was the last time il was
around here. 1 guess it was a ottomo-
beel tire.
Missus Phillips says that she remem-
bers, or seems to remember, that she
knew Cleepatry in Egypt sed Ma. She
says she can sumtimes see Cleepatrv
jest as plain as day & Mark Antony
too, sed Ma.
Did she tell any gossip about them
two. sed Pa. I bet she did.
No indeed, she is too sensible a
woman for that, sed Ma. I RELY wish.
deer, you wud associate moar with re-
fined peepul like that You used to
like the fine things Of life. sed Ma.
1 wunder what has changed you so.
Cold food, sed Pa. Cold fish & cold
pickles.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-13
Bedtime Story For the Little Ones
"Uncle Wiggily and the Bad Cat"
BY HOWARD r.. GARIs.

Because the hot sun has made a
whole lot Of sticky gum squeeze out
OF me-" said the pine tree, and il you
come too close you viii stick fast as
you did once before"
ooh, ! should not like that" said
Uncle Wiggily. Though I am very
fond of you I do not want to stick so
tightly 10 you that I could not walk
on through the woods. Thank you for
telling me-
Then. making a low and polite bow
To the tree the bunny uncle went on.
and walked along the woodland paths.
looking for an adventure. But the
woods seemed to have no adventures in
them that day, and Uncle Wfggily was
on his way home, when, all of sud
pine tree, out Of a bush popped a bad
All. ha!" snarled the cat Il have
found you at last. / see"
Yes 7 see. but I had much rather
not see spoke the abbit gentleman
sadly like and sorrowful. Il had much
rather not see you. I suppose you're
the scratching catT'
~ am was the answer, "and your
nose looks to me to be badly in need Of
scra tchinE"
"Oh. you are entirely mistaken" said
the bunny. Mine is a pink, twinkling
nose, and never needs scratching. If
IL did l could do il myself"
Excuse me" meaouwed the cat. but
L m the only one around here who
scratches noses. and I'm going to
scratch yours good and deep
oh, please don't"' begged Uncle
Wiggily.
Yes, I shalIr' howled the cat: grab
bling the bunny uncle in her claws.
'Oh. helpi Helpl Jackie and Peetie
Bow Wow come and bark at the bad
cat" cried Uncle Wiggily.
Ha, Ha" laughed the cat. I'm not
afraid of those puppy dog boys Be
sides, they're far away playing ball
with the other animal chaps"
And so it seemed, for neither Jackie
nor Peetie came in answer to Uncle
WigRilys call.
We'll. here I come to scratch your
nose" said the cat And Just then
Uncle Wiggily looked over at the
sticky pine tree all covered with gum
and he thought OF A plan to fool the
cat The bunny uncle said:
We'll, II you are going to scratch
my nose, / suppose nothing can stop
you. But first 7 would like to see If
your claws are sharp enough. I don't
like dull claws on my nose. So please
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-13

GSD OW- WOW-WOw! Bow-wow-
wow" barked Jackie and
IL Peetie. the two little puppy dog
boys. whose last name was the same
as the way they barked-Bow Wow.
"Bow-wow- wow! Bow-wow owl"
they barl1ed again.
Ny goodness, boys" cried Uncle
WigEily Longears. the rabbit gentle
man, as he came hopping along from
his hollow stump bungalow. What's
all the trouble?'
"A bad cat" answered Jackie.
"A very bad cat" added Peetie.
was it the ear scratching cat2r
asked Uncle W!ggiIy. looking anxiously
around.
ut was nose scratching cat. and I
think that kind is just as bad; don't
you. Uncle Wiggily?' asked Jackie. as
he WaEgled his tail.
Just as bad every bit" answered
the rabbit gentleman. But where did
you see this cat2"
She was here a little while ago"
Peetie said. and she wanted to know
where your bungalow was built in the
WOODS. But we would not tell her be
cause we knew she was only looking for
you to make trouble"
Very likely said the bunny uncle,
hoidiuE his paw over his twinkling
nose, for fear the bad cat might sud-
denly pop out from behind a bush and
spring on him.
we barked. and made the nose
scratching cat run away" said Jackie.
We didn't want her to scare you"
That was very nice of you" spoke
the bunny uncle. Pm sure I hope I
do not meet the unpleasant creature as
i walk through the woods today"
~ YOU meet her call for us and
Wen come and bark at her some more"
said Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, and
the bunny uncle said he would.
Then he walked on and on. until.
pretty soon, he came TO the same pine
tree that had given him the cones.
which were useful Not ice cream
cones, YOU know. but pine tree cones.
Well. how are you today, Uncle
Wiggily2' asked the tree.
why. I'm very fine and well" re-
piled the bunny gentleman. How are
yCu2"
"Oh, I'm extra special But don't
come too near me, If you please"
why not?" Uncle Wiggily asked.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-13
4 Serial of Family Life
What Happened To Jane
She Finds That Mary Baird Has Love For q
By VIRGINIA TERHUNE VAN DE WATER.
copyright 1915. Star company

star Company
I Of the hall That was Marys room.
and Jane recalled now that she had
/ heard the housekeeper come upstairs
some minutes ago, but had not given
( the matter a second thought.
Hurryng down the hall. Jane
Knocked on the closed door. There was
a rustling Of paper. then Mary ap-
peared at the door. Her face was bag
gard and her eyes trimmed with red.
Jane spoke gently. Il don't want to
worry YOU" she said, but have you
had bad news?"
The thin lips twitched. Yes" Mary
murmured. I've heard Of the illness
of-of-a-a person Pm interested in"
"Oh, I'm so sorryi" The exclamation
was sincere and fraught with SYM
pathy. 1t brought the tears to the
keen eyes.
But don't you want go away for
day and see-that person?" Jane sug-
gested. II So I will be glad to do
He wouldn't let me 60" Mary whis-
pered.
"Oh, I'm sure he will" Jane ex-
claimed. For the moment her pity rem
dered her ObliviOus to the fact that her
husbands sympathies were not as ten
der as hers. Ask him-and I VIII do
all I can to persuade him to send YOU"
I've got to go-Tve got tot" Mary's
intensity Of anguish swept away pru-
dence and the discretion that had made
her lower her voice just now, and she
spoke loudly. whether he says 1 can
or mott musti"
She stopped with a gasp.
The room in whose doorway the two
women were standing was at the head
Of the stairs. A slight sound made
them both turn. On the top landing
stood Augustus Reeves. AS Mary, over
wrought and nervous, met his angry
glare fixed upon her. she uttered a
faint scream.
With a bound. the man cleared the
space between himself and her.
You -" he burst forth, hurting
a vile epithet at the startled creature
80 you've been telling my wife. have
you? I heard you And I heard her
say that when I knew what you'd told
her I'd Janew interrupting himself
and wheeling upon the girl-'Its an
Internal lie, everything she's saba
lie, I tell youi She's a liar. and she's
a bad one through and through Sure
ly you don't believe hero
Augustus Reeves" The woman
who for an instant had covered under
his tongue-lashing now faced him
fearlessly her voice ringing out as Il
in command. "Be quiet. for Gods sake,
unless you want to ruin yourself! Be-
fore Heaven. I have not told her a
wOrd-not a wOrdi"
TO BE COntinued.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-13

among those who have attained dis
tinctiOn in life, is prOgnOsticated.
Widespread interest in nursing, espe-
cially among women Of leisure again is
foreshadowed. The public health will
claim much attention.
Heavy storms that will do great dam
age to crops are probable.
Peace Overtures. which may appear to
be near in European affairs. will not
materialize to any extent
Discomfort among the lower classes
in England and Germany will increase
during the summer. An anti-war dem
OnstratiOn by women in England may
be expected.
Again astroloEers predict the ebb OF
popularity for old heroes and the rise
Of new favorites.
Persons whose birthdate II Is should
guard the health and avoid litigation
The year may bring many anxieties.
those who are employed should be
careful
Children born on this day may be in
clined toward extravaganza. These sub
jects Of Taurus are often too fond OF
pleasure Girls may marry fortunately.
Copyright. 1915, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-13

CHAPTER l..
~HE few words about children
brought nearer together the two
Il women so unlike in character. It
was less than a week after the con-
vcrsation just recorded that, without
warming. Mary spoke OF something
over which she had evidently been
brooding.
You like children, you said,' she
remarked. would you be glad to
have one Of your OWN"
Jane flushed hotly. Mary had never
asked as direct a question as this De
fore. and fl confused her strangely.
For the young wife had not let herself
think much of this matter.
II don't know, Mary she stam-
mcred. IF 7 had q child. Of course L
would love it-but L would not be
sorry not 10 have one
Sometimes blessing"
Sometimes they're blessings, some
times they're-not' Mary affirmed
That's true. Bus whatever they are,
their mothers love them Jane unused
aloud She felt at ease again. The
question had evidently been put in
an impersonal way. Yes she added,
iii ] had a child I'd love it-no matter
I'D love IL so that I could die for
81" the other murmured- As on
former occasion when this subject was
preached. Jane saw strange look
come TO the black eyes Was II the
indian in this woman that made her
20 vehement when motherhood was
mentioned2 Were the indians espec-
tally devoted mothers?
The wonder MADE her ask an odd
question. Would you really die for a
child, ] wonder, Mary. II he was not all
you hoped he would be-"
Yes" declared the other fiercely.
I'D die for him, II it would help: ia
even kill FOR him, If necessary, II his
life and his good depended on itr'
The words were not terrifying, but
as she listened to them the younger
woman felt a subtle dread, as II in the
presence Of some sinister and fearful
influence-as one might feel, she
thought timidly. in a house one knew
was haunted-if one believed in ghosts
Afterward. when Jane reviewed these
il seemed a remarkable
coincidence that only the next day
letter came for Mary Baird. But life
is full Of condolences that seem too
to he true.
Jake had brought the mail from the
village post office. There was moth
ing for Jane. so she did not see the
letters. But as she sat alone reading.
she fancied there came a sound OF muf-
fled sobbing from the room at the end
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-13
Little Bobbiie $ Spa
RY WILLIAM b. KIRK.

T HAD to get sum things at the
deIick-atessen stoar tonite for yure
Il dinner, sed Ma to Pa wen he calm
hoam from the offs You doant mind
Getting it for a change, 10 you deerest,
sed Ma
No, sed Pa but it is certainly aw-
full change from yure cooking. deerest
How is it that we haven't got reglar
eets?
I was so busy visiting with Missus
Elfy Phillips from Filadelfy, sed Ma
that beefoar 1 knew it 1 was over my
dinner hour, so 1 cuddent cook any
thing Ely is chaming, she sed, you
must meet her sum time. / wanted her
to stay to dinner, but she sed she had
to run along
, I doant blam Elfy sed Pa, she must
be wise to this stOar food They tell
me sum peepul here In the city eet it
all the time. Thare must be sum terri
bull hardy peepUl in this town, sed Pa.
Imagine anybody thriving on this
pickeled fish. Pa sed. or these cold po-
tatos swimming and sinking in vinne-
garl
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-13
HOROSCOPE

orable time to start new charities
which will reach those who are deserv-
ing.
Lovers should be wary. while the
figure prevails, as quarrels and misun-
derstanding5 are fomented by the stars
1t is not a lucky time for engagements
or for meeting new acquaintance.
Religious dissensions and church
schisms are prOphesied Clergymen are
held to come under a direction inclining
them to deeds that challenge criticism.
Preachers should profit by the way.
which is believed to increase interest in
the fellowship of man and to produce
charitable impulses.
Old persons should be careful OF the
health. Much mortality, especially
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-13
Mnndnr. Nay Il. 1915.

STROLOGERS read this as an I'M
N fortunate day. While Uranus
L n and Mars are in benefic aspect in
the morning, the busiest hours Of the
day are subject to the evil power of
these two planets which change from
good to sinister influence. Neptune
and Mercury are also adverse.
This is a particularly dubious direc-
ton for speculative enterprises, as It
encourages schemers. Danger from
fraud Of every sort is indicated.
There is a prognostication that mil
itary matters viii suddenly develop
some unsatisfactory condition, which
will cause public criticism.
The SWAY is conducive to unrest,
fear and discomfort. The wise will not
trust their judgment while this figure
prevails.
Machinery should be handled with
unusual caution, rs accidents are sup
posed to he common Whlle the stars
are posted as they are today
Astrologers give warning that the
growing Indifference to loss of life.
due to present-day conditions, viii lead
to increase of murders and suicides.
Students come under government
of the planets, presaging success and
progress. Brilliant achievements are
foretoId for both men and women,
who will have great help from un-
seen forces. the seers declare.
Women continued under a rule Civ
ing them vision concerning future work
and encouraging them to preparation
for new responsibilities
The Pacific coast will focus national
attention by some sensational event.
it is predicted.
Colorado. Montana and Utah should
profit during the next few months but
in one Of the states there will be a
scandal that will astonish the nation.
Wealth in gold and copper mines
will be increased by new discoveries
in the west
Persons whose birthdate it is should
he careful of accident during the COM
ing wear. Change and anxiety are
but care will prevent
serious money losses
Children born on tbs day may be nm
lucky where personal injuries are nos
sible. These Tarus subjects are likely
to be high tempered and compelled 10
fight to obtain their Copyright
1915. by the Mcclure Newspaper syn
dictate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-13

~OOD and evil contend today, but
it is a time to be cautious, as
- Venus and Saturn are strongly
adverse. while the sun and Mars exer-
else sinister power. Jupiter and Mer-
curry rule for helpfulness.
Publicity of all sorts has a most en-
couraging direction. Advertising comes
under a sway that places it on high
plane in national affairs. the seers an
nounce.
The rule is fairly lucky for initiative
in philanthropic enterprise. 1t is n fav-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-13

try them on that pine tree. Show me
how you can scratch off the bark"
Il Will I will show youl" meauwed
the cat "Il scratch bark and then
I'll scratch your nosei" Over to the
tree ran the cat and began scratching
with both claws. But you can guess
what happened. In an instant the cat
was stuck fast by the sticky gum of
the pine tree. and she could not get
loose. that cat could not
"Oh, wow!" she howled. This is a
tricki This is a trick And It was
good one. For while the cat was held
fast in the sticky tree gum Uncle Wig
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-13

gily ran safely home, and his nose
wasn't scratched a bit And the cat
was stuck fast for a week.
So everything came out right, you
see. as I always try to have 1t, and,
il the peppermint lollypOp doesn't hide
in the empty ice cream cone when it is
playing tag with the rubber ball. I'll
tell you next about Uncle Wiggily and
the acknowledgement 1916. by Nc
Clure Newspaper Syndicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-13

Emperor Franz Josef of Austria re
Gently talked his ideas about the war
down to posterity through a TALKING
machine. but the records will NOT he
made public until after his death.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-09-21
Number 13
JOHNSON ACQUITTED.

W. I. johnson, charged with
Icing implicated in the murder Of
Chester Stowe, was acquitted by
a jury Tuesday might. This was
the second trial for this case, the
other trial resulting IN verdict Ct
guilty and penitentiary sentence
which was reversed by, the court
Fof appeals on the grounds of inn
proper instructions. The instruc-
tions in this trial were given in
accordance with the opinion of
the court of appeals, and accord
ing to reports, the jury did not
believe the evidence warranted
sentence to the electric chair or
the penitentiary for life.
The following composed the
jury: Jeff Davis, A. NJ Brow
der, r. G. Arlington, l.. j. Glenn
ents, A. L.. Martin, r. H Pewett,
+. A. Thompson, Lee Roper, II.
E. Stilley, Jordan Champion, G.
NJ. Wright and John Taylor.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-09-21
AGcDoNALD INDICTED.

Eugene +. Mcdonald, of Lex
ington, was indicted by the Frank
lin circuit court ON the charge OF
the murder of William II. Dabbs,
/. an insurance agent working un-
der him. Dabbs' body, with a
bullet hole through his brain,
was found near a tunnel mouth
just east OF Frankfort, June 10th
Twenty-four witnesses, among
whom are Miss Mcneil, of Hiek-
man. who worked in Mcdonald s
office at that time, are summon
ed to the trial, which begins Sept,
18th.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-09-21
NEW CORN MOVING.

Although a little earlier than
usual, new corn is now being
slipped from Hickman. John
Greed, local buyer, loaded his first
car of the season Tuesday, and
started paying Zoe a bushel. On
account Of extremely dry wealth
er this fall, new corn is compare
lively dry, showing around only
Is per cent moisture.