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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06
An Objectionable Question

Quoting The Herald's inquiry
as to whether Rev. Sidney j.
Cats will vote for Woodrow Will
son electors in the general cleo
ton in November, an eminent
citizen of Monticello writes The
Herald as follows:
"The question is Objectionable,
First, because a Guardian of
Liberty is obligated to vote as
the order directs;
Second, because voting direc-
tions are secrets of the order that
no member is allowed to divulge
Third, because any answer of
a member would be a violation of
his obligations and would, there
fore, render his statement unwor-
thy of belief
Well, The Herald asked the
question and would like to have it
answered, anyhow. Mr.. Cats is
a minister of the Gospel and as
such is expected to speak as well
as preach the truth.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

Attention is directed to the ad.
vertisement in this paper headed
Federal inquiry, or railroad
striker" In it, the railroads pre-
sent their case with logic thai
should convince any reasonable
man. The roads are as much en-
titled to hearing and fair treat
ment as any other interest or in,
dividual.
The proposition to refer com
plants of railroad employees to
the Interstate Commerce Commits.
sion, supported by the promise to
abide by the decision of that tri-
bunal, seems as fair as anything
can be, and we cannot understand
why the employees should object
to it. They also refuse the alter
native proposition for arbitration
under the Newlands Act.
Assuredly, in this case the rail
roads are trying to act fairly
and they are entitled to fair
treatment in return.
Every citizen should read what
they have to say in the advertise
ment referred to.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

The Jacksonville Free Press
claims that its influence added
to JOrdan's vote. Sure, and Jor-
dan is grateful, but Brother Cats
pledged his support to Mr.. -Craw.
ford, and the Guardians accord.
ingly slaughtered Jordan along
with Nat Bryan and others. New.
ertheless, if the courts make Mr.
Cats the nominee, Jordan will
support him. Jordan is like ar
old maid in his fondness for cats
and he really admires the audaci.
ty and ability of the "Bear Gait
from Alabama. h."
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

Hon. John w. Watson, who will
represent Dade county in the
next Legislature, contemplates in
Producing a bill to authorize the
supervisor of registration to col
lect poll taxes, but the supervisor
would be just as apt to neglect
giving credit for some of the poll
taxes paid as he is now to omit
from the poll lists many names of
legal voters. There ought to be
a law to compel the supervisor to
do his full duty and to do it cor
rectly. His mistakes cause much
trouble in every election.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

We fail to see where Mr.. Knott
has even any assurance that his
vote will be increased as the re-
suit OF contest. If there have
been errors in the count, they are
just as likely to operate, in their
correction, to the benefit or Mr..
Cats as to the benefit of Mr..
Knott.-Tampa Tribune. - Then,
why, in heavens name, do you go
into "conniption fits" because
Knott asks for a recountY Do
you believe that error ignored or
persisted in makes right? Is the
Tribune frightened? What is the
matter with it? If the Democrat
ic party is afraid or unwilling to
correct errors it ought to be dis
banded.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

oeposits in this Bank are insured.
oenssIts of one Dollar and upwaraa
Iii he rscsIved and a Pass Book WHICH
must be presented with every DEPOSIT nn.i,o o.
withdrawal, Will be given eaen oep SrsdIt.
items not drawn on this panK arc
ed subject to final payment
3. interest will be paid al t ne
nvsrteptv on the first days Of January.
Hurii, July and october Of each year. snT,, or
al the rate of Five per cent. pc. Hrst
Compounded semi annually on tne vs.r.
days OF January and Jly o. .,e BANK al
the time Of opening the account %n .Se
same cannot be changed without s sne
consent Of the bank. Deposits mau. ., w
.erest from the first, and after the 10TH
from the first OF the following month
but no interest shall be paid on any aS-
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

count remaining open less than one full,
interest period nor on sums withdrawn
during any such period.
a. The bank reserves the right to re.
ouIre so days notice Of Intention to with.
notice on smaller amounts. Under ordI.
nary conditions deposits will be paid on
demand.
S. These rules may be changed or a.
mended at any time by publishing a not.
Lce thereof for one week In a newspaper
published In the County In which the
bank Is located or by mailing a notice to
the last known address of each deposltor
provided that any amendment CHANGING
the rate Of Interest shall not become Ell
fectIve til the beginning OF the next sue
ceeding interest period.
s. A charge OF Is cents Will be made
to cover cost Of handling any account re.
naming open less than three months.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

Headline in Lakeland Tele-
gram of 2Sth ult. says: Improve
ments in fire-fghting apparatus
will reduce insurance. Betcha
ten to one they won t; five to one
they will increase insurance rates.
The fire insurance trust and ig-
norance are positively the great
est curses of Florida.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

Honest and brave old man
Storrs of the DeFuniak Springs
Breeze, says this: eff the people
of Florida knew, as some know,
OF the powers behind the Knott
contest, the political death knell
of every one having a hand in it
would be rung. Now, if Broth
er Storrs is one of the "some"
who know" he will oblige by
telling us who those rapscallions
OF 1.-The powers" are. The Her.
aid approves of Knott's contest
regardless of political death"
and the Mexican war.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

The surprise of the election sea-
son was the Tampa Tribune and
other usually fair and brave news
papers vigorously condemning
Mr.. Knott for demanding a re-
count of the votes of the late pri-
mary. Most of the newspapers
of the state that are noted for
their fairness have approved of
Mr.. Knots course.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

Manatee Record That talk
by one or two newspapers that
Cats will be counted out"
in case the ballots are re-
counted, is all poppycock and an
reflection on the in
tegrity of the canvassing board.
In view of the fact that so many
of our voters do not thoroughly
understand the second choice
vote, it is entirely reasonable to
believe that the election boards
in many instances, where the see
ond choice votes were "bunch-
ed" did not understand count
ing the second choice votes. a
recount of the ballot does not sig
Nifty that Mr.. Cats plurality
would be reduced. 1t might be
raised. If Sidney j. Cats is real
ly the nominee, neither he nor his
friends have anything to fear
from a recount of the ballots
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06
An enormous snake that "be

An enormous snake that "bel-
lows like a bull" is reported in
the vicinity of Bays Mountain,
Tennessee, and the inhabitants
are said to be terrorized. A
snake of this kind is easily made.
Fifty years ago, they were called
dumb bulls" and their tracks
were made by dragging a gallon
jug along and across sandy roads,
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

According to the Ocala Banner,
all lawyers who do not pay their
debts should be disbarred. Nov
ed to amend by inserting all doc
tors, editors, mechanics, farmers
and others who do not pay their
grocery bills. II we cannot dis
bar them, let us send them to
Tampa and have them expatriat-
ed to Honduras or Mexico.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

Palm Beach Post seems to be
worried because only few peo-
pie know where Black Point is
Bless you, Thorn! 999 Floridians
out of every 1000, and some OF
them originally from South Caro-
lima, spell Sumter with a p. Most
of them spell Suwannee with a
single II and put two p's in Apa'
lachicola. And one-fourth of the
editors and school teachers use
such expressions as between he
and l." It's ignorance that is
the greatest curse Of Florida,
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

= Referring to the establishment
of large meat packing plant at
Jacksonville that will use two
hundred steers a week, the Mac
clenny Standard says that there
are "plenty of fine-looking calves
at Pablo" Yes, but they would
demoralize any packing house in
to which they might be introduce
ed.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

Those able and amiable news
papers which are protesting that
Mr.. Knott, by instituting a legal
contest for the gubernatorial
nomination, has :" forever ruined
his chances for future political
honors in Florida" are wasting
their horror. At the outset of
the campaign Mr.. Knott stated
that he did not want any future
political honors;" so, this effort
to intimidate him, is farcical.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06
The Miami Metropolis is wiser

The Miami Metropolis is wiser
than Solomon, who recommended
the rod for a refractory child. 1t
saws: "When teachers and par
ents realize that they are only 60
ing to whip a child when that
child is small enough for them to
win out, they will see what con
temptible towards they are. y
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06
Anyway. Brother Jordan came

Anyway, Brother Jordan came
out of the campaign with his
whiskers intact.-Arcadia Enter
prise.-And his shirt also. He re-
ceived more votes than Senator
Bryan, nearly twice as many as
Senator Farris and nearly three
times as many as either Senator
Wood or Senator Hudson. His
total vote was 23,61S, but Craw-
ford got twice that many.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

Many newspapers last week
had headline stating that 1.-TWO
young girls had been found
dead" in Pensacola. We do not
know of any girls in this section
of the state who are not young
even those who are forty years old
are as young as the violets that
bloom in the spring.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

The Jacksonville Free Press in
sists that the threats of assassi-
mating Mr.. Cats were "bona
fide," but it fails to give a dia-
gram with names, dates etc. If
any were made, they were doubt
less by one or two personal enc
mics of the Palatka "Cracker"
who asked Mr.. Cats when he
should begin to kill Catholics,
which caused Mr.. Cats to "put
on the soft pedal. " Ignorance is
the curse of Florida.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

What have the newspapers to
say about that open and outrage
GUS fraud at Flamingo in Monroe
county? Doubtless they will urge
that it be ignored for fear of of
Tending Mr.. Cats and the Guard
ians of Liberty.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

In case of war with Mexico, the
Lakeland Telegram would have
all the able-bodied convicts in the
United States enrolled in the
army, and some excellent reasons
are given for the suggestion.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

Tampa Tribune celebrated the
Fourth by coming out in red,
white and blue. The Tribune is
always up-to-date and patriotic,
even if it is "skeered o. Cats. !"
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

In the primaries of past years,
the vote for administrative state
officials never amounted to as
many as $4,000. In the late pri-
mary, the total vote for secretary
of state was a little over 10000.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

Wauchula Advocate The rea-
son for calling ON the second reg
iment instead of the first regi-
ment was that the government
wanted troops in a hurry. The
first regiment is composed of
companies from North Florida,
while the second regiment is from
South Florida.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

Wauchula Advocate: - Wau-
chula is the smallest town in the
United States to maintain mill
tary company, according to an
army officer who recently visited
this city. And there was not a
more patriotic company in the
country when the call came to go
into active service.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

Tallahassee has put the booster
spirit in half the towns of the
state. - Tallahassee Democrat
Indeed! Good Lord Jee-roo-sa-
lem By granny! Did you ever?
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

Ocala Banner:-If George +.
Drew had not contested the cleo
ton in 1870, the will of the voters
would have been frustrated for
that year, and perhaps, for many
years that followed. Knott has
magnificent democratic prece-
dent, and if he finds that no mis-
takes were made in the tabula-
ton, no harm, but any amount of
good will have been accomplished.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06
PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA,
Healthiest place in America.
Punta Gorda.

The Jacksonville Metropolis RI
dicules the proposition to divide
the state. 1t has no logic to adj
vance against it.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

Stuart Messenger Some peo-
pie never send news items to the
editor, but just let us miss an /
TEN that they are particularly in
terested in and they are sure to
hand us a north pole stare that
would freeze the life of a polar
bear.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06
STATE PRESS COMMENT

Thorn, in Palm Beach POST
1t don't seem to matter much
whether you voted for candi-
date in the late election or not /;
you get thanked just the same.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

Ocala Star ;-Thoughtfulness is
a great virtue, but one can have
too much of it, as is proved by one
dear lady of this city, who packed
her electric fan in her trunk and
took it to the lake.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

Lakeland Advertiser We are
not so sure of the rest of the folks
but the readers of the Puhta Cor
da Herald are sure to be congrat-
ulated that Editor Jordan was
beaten for comptroller. His pa
per is good when he is not at
home, but better when he is.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06
GIVE YOUR BEST.

Postponement OF q righteous
act is never right. The sooner
we sow the seeds of love the
sooner we begin to reap the
bountifui harvest of happiness
and Joy. The sooner we give TO
the world the best we have the
sooner the best will begin to
come back to US; If not in VS.
IDLE material things, then in
what is much TO be desired
spiritual and mental delights.
Selected.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06
- We Announce the Opening of "
Savings Department

Hinder the following rules, which are as hoera as to
+ar, and interest rates be made with safety. De-
nos;ts in this department are also insured.
Rules of Savings Department
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

Subscribers desiring THE HERALD dis
writing on date e. expiration, other
wise II will be continued at the regular
rate of subscription until notice to
stop is received.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

Rases-Dispiay. run of paper.
composition rate. Is cents per single
column inch each insertion; preferred
position 10 to 20 per cent, island po-
eition SO la per cent additional Loc-
al notices 10 cents per line. six words
counting a line. Classified advertising
cents per lire of six words. Legal
Advertising at legal rates.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

should be made by check. POI
letter; one and two cent stamps will be
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-07-06

ould be in hands of printer before
Composition rate carries privilege
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-23
PALERMO

CENTER-Schools in town begin Sept
5. Teachers are as follows. Center,
Ethelyn Nelson; East, Gladys Tibbetts:.
Cars, Lucy J. Wood; Greeley's Corner.
Raymond Finley; Toys. Emma Downes;
Western Ridge, Edith Pinkham; Bow
lers, Mary McLane; Linscott, Isabelle
belle Russell.
W. w. Turner is getting out piling for
the new bridge at Southport.
w. B. Howard who has been in SOM
erville, Mass, for a few weeks, returned
home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Handy Of Somer-
vile, Mass, are at their farm here for
a short time.
Miss Twitchell a former matron Of the
Augusta State Hospital recently visited
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Jones.
The lawn social at W. S. Jones on
Thursday evening, given by the Ladies'
Aid, was a decided success. The lawn
was well decorated with Japanese lam
terms and the young folks made merry
with games The amount received from
the ice cream sale was $3.50.
Priscilla Clark and Dorothy Richard
son of Winslow have been visiting their
teacher, Miss Catherine Bowler
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-23

American property in Mexico. without
effective protest from the administra-
ton, makes them wary. On Aug. 8
the State Department cabled to the
American legation in Pekin notice that
the Department had been unable to
arrange the 100000 loan.
This puts an end to the negotiations.
Mr.. Wilson's change Of mind came too
late, as usual. American bankers
were not fooled by political stiffness.
and the country which Mr.. Wilson re-
Gently dedicated to the services Of hu-
mainly will not share in the financial
rehabilitation of China so long as
Woodrow Wilson is in the chair.
Under a Republican administration.
China can float a loan in this country.
because American bankers know
American rights will be protected. and
because Republican statesmen know it
is good business, for trade follows the
loan and the Chinese market is large
one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-23
E.. j. Roberts, D. D. S.
DENTISTRY
TELEPHONE CALL SOW.
1an12.mon-wed.t IT
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Bridge Construction.

Sealed proposals addressed to the stats
highway Commission, Augusta, Maine,
Tor building a reinforced concrete bridge
over Outlet Stream near Hayden's NIL!
IN the town Of Winslow, each endorsed
with the name of the Town. will be re-
ceived by the Commission at its Once IA
the state House, Augusta, Maine, until
!! o'clock A. NJ; August q, 1916. and a.
mat time and place publicly opened ana
Each proposal must be made upon
blank form provided by the Commission
Ior copy OF which one dollar will be re,
CURED, and must be accompanied by q
certified check for 1919 of the amount bio;
payable to the Treasurer of State OF
Maine. The certified check will be re-
turned to the unsuccessful bidder unless
forfeited under the conditions stipulated.
A surety company bond satisfactory "
the Commission, Of not less than one.
fourth nor more than one-half OF tnS
amount of the contract may be required;
Plans may be examined and copy OIL
specifications and contract may be op'
tanned at the Office Of the Commission
Augusta, Maine.
The right is reserved to reject any or
all proposals.
PHILIP J. DEERING. Chairman.
WILLIAM M. AVER.
FRANK A. PEABODY,
State Highway Commission
PAUL D. SARGENT. Chief Engineer
Dated at Augusta. Me-. August u IVA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-23
The Highway Commission and the
Federal Aid Money.


Federal Aid Money.
The tremendous effort that is being
made to divert the Federal Aid money
from this main trunk line going up
Kennebec River to Gardiner, Hallowell,
Augusta, waterville, Bangor and the
great East, in it's selfshness and in the
narrowness Of It's view, passes all I'M
derstanding. Here is a great big ar
tery-by all odds the most important
one in the State touching the State
Capitalize one road upon which all
the people of the State,-outside of
selfish claimants,-would concede to be
tho very heart of our transportation
system; and yet 1t is seriously being
discussed whether the Federal money
shall be spent on this trunk. or be d.
verted to some such by-way as the
road from Lewiston to Brunswick.
We have known Of the work that is
being done. but we have refrained
from taking part in the discussion, be-
cause we have had an abiding faith in
the good judgment of our Commission.
We have not believed. and do not now
believe. that any amount Of special
pleading will swerve them from the
path Of recititude-from their plain
duty to the people of the State Of
Maine.
That duty is so evident-that this
trunk line is the proper place to ex-
pend this money is SO obvious-that
we feel that it is almost an affront to
them to discuss it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-23
EASTERN STEAMSHIP LINES
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
KENNEBEC LINE.
S. S. City of Roekland
and City of Bangor.

Leave Gardiner daily except Sunday
(aIso Sundays commencing July lo), at
s4s p Ms R Rre Gsa tsg iii satn
$50 P. NJ. Popham Beach ,os ,.ou e. ~ NJ
weather permitting). due Boston 6.W A.
NJ. the following day. . w..
Return-Leave Boston oally except sun
day (also Sundays commencing July 10
at 6 P. M. leave Popham Beach $50 A. NJ.
weather pernittingl. Batn at o.3o A. NJ.
Richmond $50 A. NJ. (tide permittingl,
Dresden $50 A. NJ, que ddFolileF o. "A. NJ
BATH AND BoOTHsAY LINE.
Leave Bath $50 A. NJ: daily. s s
intermediate LANDINGS S.W +. NJ.
daiiv except Sundays and 800 A. M. Sum
davs only, for Boothbay Harbor and In
termediate Landings.
NJ, daily except Sundays and 200 T. NJ.
daily for Bath and Intermediate Land
inss Leave Boothbay Harbor 200 A. M.
and 800 F. NJ. daily. 1890 P. NJ, daily ex-
cept Sunday. TOR 6atn and intermediate
Landings.
eo'roN & PORTLAND LINE.
Steamships Ransom 8. Fuller and
Bay State.
DAYS at 7.3O P. NJ. and Sundays at 500 P.
Return-Leave Central Wharf. Boston.
week days ana sundays at t.V r. NJ.
Day trips leave Portland Tuesdays,
and Saturdays at s A. NJ,
due Boston 200 =. M.
MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE.
Direct between Portland and New
York.
North Land and North
Star.
Leave Franklin Wharf, Portland. Tues.
Thurs and Sat. at $50 p. M. Also Mon.
DAYS at 1890 A. NJ. June 10 to Sept. II inc.
METROPOLITAN LINE.
Direct between Boston and New York.
1874 Hours.
Route via Cape Cod Canal.
Express Steel Steamships Massaehu.
sets and Bunker Hill.
Leave North Side. India Wharf, Boston
Week Days and Sundays at 6 p. III
same service returning from Pier lS
North River. Foot Of Murray St., New
u. 4. HARADEN. supt.. Bath. Me.
H. A. CLAY. Supt. Portland. Ne.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-23

neighbor told my mother about Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
l took it, and now I feel like new
person. don't suffer any more and l
am regular every month. Mrs. HAZEL
HAMILTON, 822 South 18th st.
When q remedy has lived for forty
years, steadily growing in popularity
and influence, and thousands upon
thousands Of women declare they owe
their health to it, is it not reasona-
bic to believe that it is an article OF
great merit?
Ifyou want special advice write
to Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine
Co. (confdentiaD, Lynn, Mass.
Your letter will be opened, read
and answered by q woman and
keld in strict confidence.