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The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-06
CORN CLUB BOYS MORE
THAN DOUBLE YIELD,

The corn club boys are the cham.
pion corn raisers of the state. They
ihaye not only beat the state average
hut they have outdone the demonstra.
'tion farmers who have also been work
ing under instructions of the county
agents. Reports received by G. l..
Harrington, corn club agent for the
University of Florida Extension Di-
vision show that the boys made an
average yield Of 81 90 bushels to the
acre. This is more than twice the
state average, which was given by the
bureau Of crop estimates at Is bush
els on December 10. II is II bushels
higher than that of the demonstration
farmers last year.
According to the foregoing figures
the state yield would have been at
least 24,OOOOOO bushels, instead of 70 .
100000 bushels If the boys had raised
all the corn. Only sos boys completed
their worn and reported.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-06
REPORTER.
ST. LOUIS LIVE STOCK MARKET

National Stock Yards, MS, Dec.
20. The weeks trade has been &C.
tive and steady, excepting bulls and
yearlings. which have advanced 10 to
10 per cent.
Good fat steers and heifers selling
at $3.50 to SO; heshy steers and heif-
ers S4.75 to 50. %; thin steers and
heifers s4,35 to 81 90; Gamers "a. %
to NO; fleshy cows 81 60 to 81. 50:
fiat cows 50 to $50; choice fat cows
$3.50 to SO; heavy bulls IS. 10 to
$3.50; light bulls 81 80 to 81. So year
lings 81. 10 to 81. %: heretics 81 TO
$3.50; common oxen So to 81. so: me-
'dium oxen 1919 to 81 %, with good
oxen 81 80 TO So.
We look for the satisfactory mar
ket to continue.
Hogs; The trade was active and
steady. hut closed very strong with a |
top Of S6.s5. The bulk Of the good
hogs 100 pounds and upwards sold at
$3.50 to S6.75; pigs 40 TO 40
pounds SO to SO AZ; lighter piqs 81 N
to So while rough hogs sold at 81
to $50.
southern hogs II Of good quality fot
ana are not car marked. wifi sell in
line with the above quotations. which
are Tor corn hogs, hut crop cared
SWINE or anything suspicious of eat
Ing mast are Disseminated AGAINST
to the extent Of 81 to 81. 25 Der hun.
dred under the above figures.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-06
LOCAL CHAPTER U. DC.
TO RAISE NURSE FUND

There is located in Jacksonville a
home for the old soldiers Of the civil
war, home for the men who gave
NJ the best part Of their lives in fight
ing for the south, which was to them
their nation. As the soldiers in this
home are all very old and weak, they
need nurse to stay at the home per-
manently. They have a nurse there
now. but unless funds are raised i'm
mediately they will he forced to give
NJ this necessity.
The Daughters of the Confederacy.
composed Of the best women of the
state, who are always looking out for
such cases as this, have decided to
make a united effort to raise the nee
essary funds for this good cause. The
Arcadia chapter Of this noble organi-
zation will, through the courtesy Of
Mr.. l.. Lloyd Davis, have charge of
the Star Theatre on Tuesday night.
January 11th. \ male quartette will
give special music and an excellent
picture entitled "The Woman Next
Door will he shown. The proceeds
from this entertainment will 90 to
dcfray the expenses OF keeping
nurse In charge Of the men who
fought and lost for the south.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-06
INTERESTING SERVICES.


CONTINUED from Page One)
bread, spent for that which instead Of
building up the body and the mind, de-
stroys them. Just think of liquors and
tobacco alone costing more than four
teen times as much as Is expended for
all educational purposes, and nearly
five times as much as the total cost Of
bread.
Even in the face of the above alarm
ing facts the pastor preached an ex-
collent sermon on the subject, as the
World Growing BetterY He gave five
reasons why people conclude that the
world Is growing worse, and then
presented some ten reasons why he
considers that the world is growing
better. His sermon was one full Of
optimism, and convinced all present
that the world is unquestionably grow
ing better, and that this improvement
is due to the spread Of the Gospel.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-06
az CAUSE.
PAGE TWO. 40 Use in Trying to Cure
Tina Unless Yog Destroy the
S5s5y Germ.

Eczema, it is now known, is caus-
ed by living germs, OF parasites.
These must be destroyed III curing
the disease. No remedy for eczema
that Is not designed for this partlcu-
lar purpose will be effective. It may
help relieve the itching for a time,
but will not cure.
An eczema remedy, to be Of perma-
nent value, must remove the cause.
Soothing the infamed surface is not
all that Is necessary. Rexall Eczema
Ointment is intended to do both-re-
move the cause, and ease the pain un-
III the cause is removed-or your
money back. No matter what form
your eczema takes-no matter what
Kind Of skin irritation you may be
suffering from-we guarantee that
Rexall Eczema Ointment will relieve
you, or your money back. In the
scores OF cases in which we have sold
It, IL has given satisfaction, reliev-
ing cases Of eczema that ranged from
the hard, scaly kind to the weeping
variety. We are justified In having
faith in Rexal Eczema Ointment. We
are showing this faith in a practical,
convincing way when we offer a
money-back guarantee with each and
every sale. You need not hesitate. II
you want a remedy that will sooth
and cool and heal eczema, use Rex
all Eczema Ointment. It is a special
remedy designed to remove the cause
Of your trouble and bring refreshing
relief. II It doesn't-your money
back. Prices, 80 cents and S1.OO.
Sold in this community only at our
store. The Rexall Store. wey Drug
Store.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-06
REVOLUTION IN CHINA
Has Not Proved Serious, Asserts Re-
port From American Minister.

Washington. Dec. 31.-Amerlcai
Minister Reinsch, at Pekin, cabled tho
state department that recent upris
ings against Yuan Shi Kai and the
return to monarchlal government IN
China were not considered at the pres
ent time as constituting a serious po-
litical situation in that country.
a paraphrase of the dispatch given
out by the department says:
"The opposition movement is con
fined to the province of Yunnan. 9th.
or provinces in the south Of China
are entirely quiet. If the movement
should spread, however, 1t is not an
ticipated that there will be any dan
ger to foreign life and property nor
that business will be disturbed. On
the contrary, special protection is as
sured to foreigners and their interests
by declaration Of the Yunnan lead
ers |"
Press dispatches from Pekln during
the last few days said that the revo-
lutionary outbreak centering in Yum
nan had spread to six other provinces,
including Kwang Tung, Kweichau, XII
angtse and Hupeh. A cablegram Sun
day reported that government troops
had been sent to Kweichau to put
down the uprising there.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-06
WATCH NIGHT AT BAPTIST
CHURCH WELL ATTENDED

The Watch Night at the First Bap.
list church was a most interesting
occasion. Notwithstanding the fac
that there were a number Of ,ocia
functions in the city, a good attend.
ance was had, ana many delightful
songs readings and addresses were de.
livered during the three hours Of
"Watchful Waiting of the ushering in
Of the good year of 1916.
Promptly at the hour of II the au-
dience arose and sang praise God
From Whom All blessings Flow. "
These meetings are growing in popu,
larity and are always found to he not
only enjoyable, but profitable to those
who are willing to sit up to So late
an hour.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-06
METHODIST BARRACKS
ELECT OFFICERS
tFrom Sd turday's Daily.)

'HiOlh oNiuTud1 \ llHl'y.l
our class held its regular seml-an
nual election Of officers Immediately
after prayer meeting last night, the
result Of said election being as follows
towit:
President, Clyde Mauck.
Vice President, II. F.. Hendry.
Secretary, II. r. Morley.
Treasurer, g. s. Gardner.
Reporter, d. s. Williamson.
Teacher, c. II. Mitchell.
Assistant Teacher, E. c. McLaugh.
lin.
The last above mentioned office is
a new one for our class, it having been
instituted a short time ago. Our OBJ
iect in having an assistant is to take
the teachers place whenever he may
he unable to be present, either from
Illness or other causes. and the class
is to be congratulated upon having
these offices filled by two such men
as Messrs, c H. Mitchell and +. c.
Mclaughlin.
REPORTER.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-06
DeSOTO PRESS GANG
MET IN PUNTA GORDA

The Desoto County Press Associa
tion met in Punta Gorda yesterday
with n good attendance. Much bus.
iness Of a routine character was trans.
acted, and resolutions and recOmmen.
dations were passed to be presented
to the South Florida Press Associa-
tion at its meeting in Barlow the
18th inst.
The editors were delightfully."- enter
tanned at MONDAY luncheon at the
Travellers Hotel by the Hon. Adrian
Jordan. editor Of the Punta Gurda
Herald. Editor Jordan never does any
thing by halves, whether it be editing
a paper or acting ms host, and to say
that all the boys enjoyed themselves
to the fullest extent is putting the mat
ter sufficiently modestly.
Tn the afternoon Ex-Governor GIL.
christ took the editors TO his interest.
Ing museum of curios. There is prob
ably no such private collection Of in.
teresting articles to be found in the
south, and everyone who has the op-
portunity Of seeing this interesting
collection should do so.
The association reelected the old
Officers, A. p. Jordan president, and
Andrew Carter, secretary. The nextI
meeting will be held ut Arcadia.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-06
WHY 1T SUCCEEDS.
Because It's For One Thing Only, and
Arcadia People Appreciate This.


Nothing can be good for everything.
Doing one thing well brings success.
Doan's Kidney pills are for one
thing only.
For weak or dlsordertd kidneys.
Here is Arcadia evidence to prove
their worth.
NJ. I. Farabee, orange grover.
eight miles west of Arcadia, says
"My kidneys were weak for some
time. The kidney secretlons were too
frequent in passage, and there were
sharp pains in the neck Of my blad.
der. / suffered from a dull ache across
the small Of my back. 1 couldn't stand
for any length of time l had been
reading about other people who had
been benefited by Doans Kidney Pills
and decided to try them. was web
pleased with the results. The trouble
stopped right away"
Price DOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Farabee had. Foster-Nilburn Co,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-06

IN this respect.
IT, however, because Of possible
lack Of material proofs, the particu-
lar circumstances under which Amer
Jean citizens suffered damage should
not have become known TO the United
states government, the royal govern
mcnt, I'm consideration for the hui
namely deeply regrcttable incident,
ana by a desire to proclaim once again
it, friendly feelings toward the feder'
al government, would be gladly will
inc TO disregard this gap in the evil
dcnce and to extend iudemnities also
to these damaged whose cause cannot
be established.
While the imperial and royal gov.
eminent may probably consider the af-
fair Of the Ancona as settled with the
foregoing statements, II reserves to it.
self at this time the right to bring mp
for discussion at a later period the
difficult questions Of international law
connected with submarine warfare.
The undersigned has the honor to
request most respectfully that his ex-
cclency, the ambassador Of the United
States of America, will be pleased to
bring the foregoing to the attention
OF the federal government, and takes
advantage Of this opportunity to re-
new to his excelency an expires sion Of
his most especial esteem.
tSigned) BURIAN.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-06
MRS BOILING WILSON
WRITES MRS. WITTBERGER,

The following IS a copy Of letter
recently received from Mrs. Filth
Boiling Wilson, the presidents wife
| in Acknowledgement of receipt Of the
wedding cake baked for this occasion
by Mrs. W. \. Wlttbecker. Mrs.
Witnecker Is efficiency expert for the
Calumet Baking Powder Company, her
official title being Miss Fisher"
Mr.. and Mrs. Witterbecker are here
looking after their grove property To-
Gated on the Brownyillc road. They
own delightful piece Of property
here, ana will build a handsome bun
galow on the property next fall, and
make this their permanent home.
Mrs. Wttbccker is justly very proud
Of her achievement along culinary
lines. and especially Of having the hon
or of furnishing Mr.. and Mrs. Will
son with such a handsome cake.
The letter follows:
1.-THE Homes tead, Hot Springs, Va.
"NIy Dear Miss Fisher:
1.-THE cake was very much admired
it was certainly of a unique design,
carried out with elaborate perfection,
and the president and I are warmly
obliged to you for so interesting a
gift.
"He joins me in sincere thanks and
the seasons greetings.
Cordially yours,
"EDITH BOILING WILSON"
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-06

Gabe-Has Jones a good memory
Steve-Should say he has. why,
nc can name you the last six vice
presidents of the United states.-Cin-
cinnati Enquirer.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-06
ARCADIA GIRL
WINS FIRST PRIZE.

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 31.-AIiss
Norma Lence won first medal state
defamation contest for young ladies.
Hon. J. o. Buckley elected chairman
OF the state executive committee Of
the Florida Educational Association.
Next annual meeting Of association
will he held at Arcadia. We are proud
OF DeSoto and Arcadia. Party en-
route home.
GEO. NJ. LYNCH,
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-29
SFIA RON

Miss Evelyn Scott spent the week end in Bristol and Hartford.
 Miss Beatrice Klebes returned home Monday after spending week in Waterbury.
 Miss F. s. Knowles is patient at the Sharon Hospital.
 George Lamb underwent an opera tion at the Sharon Hospital last week.
 Joe Ryan is on the sick list.
 Miss Agnes Byron is visiting rela- tives in Waterbury.
 Ralph Ryan, of Scarlesdale, N. Y., is visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs. Joe Ryan.
 Mrs. H. Benjamin, of New York, is visiting Mrs. A. Middlebrooks.
 Miss Mildred Daker, of Danbury, is spending her vacation here with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Willard Baker.
 Mrs. Ed. Pitcher is in New York at- tending the graduation exercises of her sister
 MT. and Mrs. A. w. Walters attended the firemen's parade ill Poughkeepsie last week.
 Miss Clara Reed, of Millerton, N. Y., is visiting friends in town for the month.
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-29
EAST CANAAN

MT. and Mrs. E.. $. Roberts attend ed the funeral of a relative in Litchfield last Thursday.
 Miss Fanny Simpson. of Hunting ton, N. r., is guest of Miss M. E. Briggs.
 Miss 0. M. Bottum received word last week of the death of an aunt in Snftield, Conn.,, leaving only one of a large family, being a sister of pr. Bot. tum who died few weeks ago.
 Miss Mary Bottum who has been i'll for several months Is much improved and out again.
 MT. and Mrs. D. E. King motored to Plainville Saturday 10 visit MT. Kings mother.
 The Missionary meeting held last Thursday night was an unusually in- teresting one aand good number were present and good collection received.
 Miss Lock wood, of Greenwich, is a guest at Joseph Rix's.
 loving cup was presented with ap. propriate exercises to Mrs. Irene Cow dery at her home Tuesday in memory of her loving devotion to the East Ga. naan church by the members. In the cup there were placed personal notes from many.
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-29
WEST CORNWALL

Most of the cases of measles are either recovered or on the road to re- covery. Occasionally a new case is reported, but the worst of the epidemic seems to be past for this time. Harold Bailey had them and was only sick a few days. Now Kenneth has them.
 Dr. Pratt and family are ill town.
 Eugene Hart and wife were in the village short time visiting friends. For their wedding journey they took an auto trip.
 Miss Jessie Wheaton, who was at home short time, went to visit friends for part of her vacation, and then was obliged to spend part of the time III bed with the measles.
 Last Monday night there was large class graduated from New Milford High School. Miss Mary R. Smith, Miss Hattie Cole and Miss Helen Sturges of West Cornwall being among the grad uates. This week part of the class are camping at Silver Beach, chaperoned by Miss Minnie Cochrane and Mrs. Futile.
 Thursday the Sunday school conyen- tion will meet at the chapel. Morning session at 10 a. m.. dinner at noon and an afternoon session. Let every one feel invited. If you are interested in Sunday school go because it will be a help. If not especially interested now, go to see how interested others are.
 At the Pomona meeting last week there were twenty to receive the fifth degree. l26 enjoyed fine dinner. The hall was we'll filled in the after noon to hear Mrs. Wm. Bennett's vel come, Mrs. Wheeler, of Storrs, talk on home economics, and MT. Austin, of Kent, on water fowl and their care.
 Mrs. Fitch is expected home this week after almost two months absence.
 Dr. E. o. Baldwin and family are on their way to Cornwall, coming by auto. At last accounts they were in Ohio.
 Miss Gertrude Sturges, of Mt Holy oke, and Miss Elizabeth Salewski, of Thomaston, are at home for vacation.
 Dr. Grand-Lienard has gone to Att lantic City to recuperate after his re. cent operation.
 Watson Hall, recently had poor turn, lying out doors some time before he was found.
 Prof Van Doran and family are at their new summer home.
 MT. Will Scoville has gone to be with his regiment wherever that is sent
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-29
SALISBURY

Mrs. Fitting, of Oyster Bay, L. l., who has been visiting here, returned to her home on Monday.
 Mrs. Goe. Andrews and daughter, Margaret, of Millerton, spent Saturday with Mrs. L. M. Eggleston.
 MT. and Mrs. Lindley Morton re- turned Tuesday evening and will re- main tor time before going to their home in Philadelphia.
 Hazel Darling, of Sharon, has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Fred Seeley.
 The Misses Mary Reed and Gladys Stone and Sadie Everts are at home from their respective schools, also Miss Frances Norton from Wellesley College and John Landon from Yale.
 George Ostrom and John Lamson have been home on ten days fur tough.
 Mrs. Linden and son, of Hartford, are spending several weeks with her father, w. w. Hortie.
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-29
LIME ROCK

Miss May Owen, of Danbury, is stopping for while with her aunt, Mrs. Jane Owen. called on friends here Tuesday after noon.
 Fay Chaffee has recently purchased Victrola of G. E. Brink.
 John o. Hilton, of Sharon, is the new bookkeeper at Bordens.
 Eugene Wickwire has bought new moving machine of w. B. Hubbard.
 Mrs. Peasley went to Winsted, Mon- day for an indefinite time.
 The Young Ladies Friendly Club gave dance in the Casino Monday night. Ice cream cones and cake were served.
 Mrs. Kate Fenton and Miss Helen Fenton returned Thursday from a weeks visit in Pittsfeld and other places.
 William Blass ard helper, plumbers of Canaan, were at Bordens a couple of days last week.
 Miss Ethel Babcock, of Lakeville, spent day or two with friends here.
 Miss Hattie Owen spent the past week among friends here and at Falls Village.
 MT. and Mrs. Andrew Humes visited their farm in Canaan Valley a short time ago.
 Mrs. Lena Blodgett left here last Wednesday morning for short stay with friends in Bridgeport.
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-29
FALLS VILLAGE

George W. Bacon, of Waterbury, spent Sunday with his family hare.
 N. Church Ward, of Boston, arrived home Monday for two weeks vaca- tion.
 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Olcott, of Hart ford, were weekend guests with MT. and Mrs. s. l.. Frear.
 The young ladies of the village will hold a food sale in the Town Room, Friday afternoon, June 30, for the pur- pose of raising money to help buy SUD- plies for the Fall Village tennis courts.
 Mrs. Minott Lyman, of Bridgeport, was all over Sunday guest of MT. and Mrs. T. F. Watson. ...
 Miss Irene Smith, of Great Barring ton, spent Sunday with Miss Sadie Rogers. ...'
 Q. w. Burkett was in Winsted, Sat. urday on business. Ed Burkett and MT. and Mrs. Ross Woodin accom- panied him.
 Miss Genth, the artist is having 8 new road built on the main road to he1 home on Rrinton Hill
 Mrs. Frank Kott is entertaining he1 sister, Miss Ford, of Waterbury.
 Philip Sullivan came home Saturday evening for vacation.
 Mrs. Frank Tone, former resident of this place, called on friends in town Monday.
 Ed Sanford will move into the Hattie Belden house in South Canaan.
 Harold Russell is home for several days stay.
 Miss Clara B. Sabin has been spend. ing short time in Salisbury.
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-29
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Connecticut western news., 1916-06-29
GOOD BACKS FOR BAD
Canaan Residents Are Learning How to Exchange the Old Back
 for a Stronger One.


 for Stronger One. Does your back ache, feel weak and painful
 Do you suffer headaches, languor and depression
 Is the urine discolored, passages ir- regular?
 The kidneys may be calling for help. Weak kidneys cannot do their work. Give them the help they need. To cure kidney backache you must cure the kidneys. Use tested and proven kidney remedy.
 Doan's Kidney Pills have stood the test.
 Convincing proof of merit in Canaan endorsement
 James O. Snyder, Canaan, says: "My kidneys were disordered and often had difficulty in passing the kid. ney secrerions. When the trouble was at it's worst, my back ached intensely and after stopped, it was hard for me to straighten. In short time after began using Doan's Kidney Pills, got relief.''
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't sim- ply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mr. Snyder mad. Foster Milburn O.. i, Prop, Buffalo. N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-29
CORNWALL HOLLOW

Rev. E. O. Mead, of Cornwall, called on MT. and Mrs. l.. s. Chipman and several others in this neighborhood last week.
 Mrs. Adams, from Pennsylvana, is visiting her brother, John Michael, in the Hollow
 Benjamin Porter is at his summer home here.
 Edward Fillmore is drawing ties from the late Deacon A. W. Lawton' s farm in Goshen.
 A daughter was born June IS to MT. and Mrs. E. H. Ocain.
 John O'Brien was in Goshen Monday.
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-29
SOUTH CANAAN AND HUNTSVILLE

Master Antony Passini is sick with the measles. Master John Passini is gradually improving from his Injury.
 A. s. Dean has commenced having.
 Raymond Hinman is having for Richard Palmer.
 Ed. Sanford has rented Miss Hattie Belden's house and will move hls goods here from Dover Plains.
 Several from hers attended Pomona Grange in Cornwall last week.
 MT. Astleford and son and MT. Boi- baux and son under the directions of D. E. Dean have been improving the looks of Sand Hill cemetery.
 Mrs. Silverpale and son Ennis re- turned Monday from Sheffield accom- panied by Fred Parmalee.