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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-12-15
LOCAL HOGS TAKE
RISE OF TEN CENTS

Chicago. Dec. 14.-Hog prices advanc-
ed today, helped by good demand from
eastern shippers.
Most of the cattle offerings lacked
quality.
sheep and lambs met with ready sale.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-12-15
81. Louis Produce,

st. Louis. Mo-. Dec. 14.-Poultry
except hens. $50 lac.
Butter and eggs-Unchanged.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-08
PLANT BOARD PLANS TO FUR
NISH WHITEFLY FUNGUS

The fungi which prey on whitefly
are among the best friends which
the citrus grower has. But it will
not be possible to distribute these
fungi from grove to grove this year
because the State Plant Board has
restricted the transportation Of
parts of citrus trees. DR.. E. W. Ber-
ger, entomologist to the Board, is
planning to furnish one of these
fungi, the red, to citrus growers. A
charge sufficient to cover cost Of pro-
duction will be made.
About 1000 pure cultures are
growing in the laboratories now. 1t
is planned to supply this fungus to
those who desire 1t by the time the
rainy season begins. The Office has
no means of knowing how many cul-
lures will be required Consequently,
A. G. Mason, assistant entomologist,
suggests that growers place their or
ders Immediately so that plans can
be made to supply them. Address,
Entomologist to the Plant Board,
University of Florida, Gainesville.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-08
WIRE WORKS ATTACK CORN

In some sections of the state wire
worms are damaging corn. These
worms work from the ground up into
the stalk. Sometimes they kill the
stalk and they always damage It to
some extent. The most trouble is had
in fields which have not been culti-
waited for several years or have been
growing grass.
After the corn has been planted
on such land there is no treatment
that will rid the corn of them. A P.
Spencer. district agent for the Uni
versity of Florida Extension Divis-
ion, suggests that cultivation may
give some relief. Keep the weeds
down and cultivate so that the
plants will make as rapid growth as
possible. This will induce the corn
to overcome the attack to some ex-
tent and pass the stage at which it is
susceptible.
OF course it is advisable to plant
such fields to crops not related to
corn. But If the corn is already
planted that precaution is of no val
ne If a large percentage of the
stalks are affected it is advisable TO
pillow the field and plant cowpeas,
sorghum or velvet beans.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-08
UNIFORM PIG CLUB
AGREEMENT ADOPTED

A uniform agreement between pig
club members and bankers has been
adopted. This agreement which was
submitted by G. l.. Harrington, boys
club agent for the University of Flor
ida Extension Division, was approved
by the State Bankers Association at
a recent meeting. A tentative agree
ment was formed for those counties
which started the work earlier, but
that was considered little too tech
nical. A uniform agreement for the
whole state was desirable.
The following is a copy of the
agreement between club members
and the trustee representing the
banks
This is to certify that A, Club
Member has joined the Pib Club in
Any County, and has agreed to fol-
low the advice and instructions Of
the county demonstration agent with
respect to the care of one pig which
has been purchased by John Doe a;
trustee for certain banks in Some.
town. If the club member fails tc
follow the instructions of the county
demonstration agent or neglects the
pig in any way that will impair
proper growth and development, the
county agent may take the pig anc
dispose of it in the best way to re-
fund the banks.
In consideration of the confidence
placed in me, ! agree to pay John
Doe, trustee, within Is months from
date - with interest at
per cent. from date. signature o.
clug member
This agreement, when properly
signed by any club member selected
by the County Demonstration Agent
becomes an order for the amount
named therein. signature of trus
tee)."
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-08
DON'T IT BEAT 'ELL7

1t is impossible nowadays to pick
up daily papers without seeing
where Bill Smith gained fifty pounds
a week by taking a certain popular
medicine and where old lady Snog-
gins had been bed-ridden all her
natural life, but after taking two
doses is now ready to play football.
We admit the thing is past belief
marvellous.
Last week friend of ours told us
that he was in the habit of passing
a certain drug store where a popular
medicine is being sold. He passes
this store three times a day. He
noticed that he was gaining in
weight and in two weeks he had
took on eight pounds. He was as
founded and decided to change his
route. In a few days he got back
to his normal weight.
ALI Observation-Disclosures, a Rus
sian, had lost his great7grandpa in
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-08

Don't get smart because you're hand
some, for a dose Of ehieken-pox
Might make your face as speekled as
a flock Of Plymouth Rocks.
Don't get struck on your complexion
-color's mere reflected light
You're as black as any negro in the
middle Of the night.
Don't get brash because you're hearty
for perchance you'll overeat,
And will have a jaundiced liver and
a pair of equity feet.
Don't get proud about your wardrobe,
for the seasons getting late,
And before the winters over you'll
perhaps be out of date.
Don't get flip because you're
brainy; one good tap across your
block
Would knock your head as empty as
an old discarded sock.
Don't get pulled because your veins
are filled with blue ancestral juice,
For you never know the minute when
you'll hit the calaboose.
Don't get raw because you're
wealthy,
for one simple little slip
May start you walking backwards on
your last financial trip.
Don't get sure about your office, for
elections coming soon,
And oftentimes, in politics, the sun
goes down at noon.
Don't be certain of your sweetheart
till the preacher says "Amen!"
And then it's well to ask him to re-
peat it once again.
Don't rest too comfy any place along
life's weary track;
Then you won't be disappointed
when you're sprawling on your
back. Exchange
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-08

the Civil War. He picked up a daily
paper and saw the ad. His next
move was to a drug store, where he
purchased a bottle. Going to the
cemetery he dug up his grandpap,
poured a dose down him and
now his grand-daddy can pillow from
sunup to sundown He is getting
younger every day and ALT fears
that if he keeps getting younger he
will soon be a baby and he will lose
a good pillow hand.
Mike Billinghurst looked like a
knitting needle. Every time the
wind blew it made such a noise
among Mikes bones that it disturb
ed his friends. He bought a bottle
His manager is now busy trying to
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-08
THIS HAPPENED IN ORLANDO

There is young lady living on
Lucerne Circle who owns a new Vic
trola. The other evening she invited
a young man down for a call. After
they were comfortably seated in the
porch hammock the little brother in
side started to play some of the new
records. First came Are You From
Dixie?" After the record was fin
ished the young man said he was
The lad inside Immediately started
the Victrola on kiss Me Again." as
sung by Alice Green. This rather
embarrassed the young man. but he
was equal to the occasion, and a few
moments later the machine inside be-
gan to play "a Little Bit of Heaven, -
as sung by John Mccormick. A lit
tie brother as wise as that is worth
having around the house.-Orlando
Sentinel
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-08
Classified Advertising
WILIIAMs BARGAIN COUNTER

WILL EXCHANGE-Two lots with
modernly equipped cottage, garage,
barn and fruit trees. fine location,
in city Of Lakeland. for improved
country property.
FOUR ACRES best land. two acres in
bearing grove. two in truck. good
house. bordering city limits. WIN
exchange for property close in
81. 600 win buy 40 acres good comb
nation truck and citrus land, 16
acres in cultivation-house and out
buildings, horse. buggy and farm
ing implements. only IL miles
from Lakeland. Must be sold with
in 30 days
20 Acres real good land. four acres
fenced and pIowed. balance easy to
clear. within 2 miles Of Lakeland.
quick sale $500.
$40 acres in good location. combina-
ton, citrus, truck, farming and
stock land A fine place for colo
niLation purposes. VIII sell at
$25 per acre.
IL ACRES near town, lake view, all
fenced. acres in cultivation,
splendid land, one Groom and g.
room house and barn. excellent
water. About Is young orange
trees; one OF the best propositions
in this section. Price $500.
Terms IL wanted
20 ACRES 4 IL miles south Of Lake
land, some good citrus land, and
some Of the best truck and straw
berry land in the State. comfort
able house and out houses. II sold
soon will take $3.50 with terms.
IL ACRES improved. fair 2-story
house and barn, an assortment Of
citrus and other fruits, partly ir-
rigated, good citrus and truck
Land, on Lake Parker, adjoining
city limits. wall sell part or all .
Prce $4,000.
O. J. WILLIAMS,
Telegram Bldg. Phone Sc Black
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-08
the house to the ground.

the house to the ground.
Keep simple. Don't overload
Screen objectional views and
objects.
6-When spacing and locating
shrubs, keep in mind the mature size
of plants. Place low growing plants
under windows, larger ones at blank
spaces.
Use coarser plants for distant
effects, fine one close to.
S-Don't plant freaks.
9-Don't alternate varieties, but
plant enough of one kind together to
get the full effect and beauty of that
plant. A chop suey" planting gives
the effect of "a little of everything"
1O-Select and place the plants so
as to get good combination of height,
color and season of bloom
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-08
CLEANUP WEEK COMMITTEE
TELLS HOW TO MAKE
YARDS BEAUTIFUL

Practical suggestions on the plan
ming CT home grounds are contained
in the pamphlet 1.-The Yard Beauti-
full" issued as a part OF the National
Cleanup, Paint-Up movement from
the pamphlet follow:
The object of this pamphlet is to
give the fundamental principles of
good design in landscape along with
the hope that it will catch the notice.
hold the interest and stimulate the
impulse to have a home and not
merely a house and lot.
Make a start! Do 1t now!
Plan the work Work the plan.
Plan the whole yard. II you can
not plant it all now, do what you
can and think about what you will
do next season.
Following these simple do" and
don't" rules, you cannot go far
wrong. Do it yourself. You will
appreciate it more than II you "let
George do it," If you do not care
anything about flowers or shrubs
get a nursery catalog, or 60 to a
nursery: They are always willing
to show you around.
leave the lawn open.
Don't break it up with flower
beds, etc. 1t is easier to cut the
grass, and looks better.
3-Plant against the house and
boundaries. Vines and shrubbery tie
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-08
KEEP OFF THE GRASS
BY Walt Mason .


The thoughtless fellows blithely
pass, and cut a corner here and
there, and wear a path across the
grass, and fill the owner with de-
spair. try to have nifty lawn,
that will do credit to the town; and
thoughtless fellows trot thereon, and
break the dandelions down l set
out flowers till go broke-I buy the
richest and the best and bow
vows owned by thoughtless folk
come there and knock things galley
west. And thoughtless people let
their cows perambulate the town by
night, and on the well kept lawns
they browse, and make the scenery
a sight. And thoughtless people all
keep hens, and roosters with de-
structive feet, which come a-whoop-
ing from their pens, and spoil my
flower beds and repeat There's no
protection for the Jay who'd make
his way and climb all DER his gar
den plot. and spoil the grass and
pluck the flowers, and bark the trees
and crush the shrubs; and it will
take him nineteen hours to tell just
how he views such dubs.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-08
Golf Playing Brought 70

When the duke of York
in Edinburgh in 1861 he wa
a certain shoemaker named
was the best golf player in
and him, the duke, later
chose as partner in a four
ming a huge stake. He PROM
over the money to Pater
forthwith. built a house In
duke placed a stone with a
crest bearing the motto,
Sure"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-08

Try q bottle. -Maclenly
ard.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-08
Admission IS and SO Gent

, arrange a match with Jes
this summer.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-08

NOTICE Is HKRKBY GIVEN THAT TIE
rrEpKRgIgNED WILL APPLY TO THE BON
oRARIE PARK n TRAMMELL. G0VEhNOk
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA. on fhk
EIGHTH DAY OF June, a d. 1916 EOk
7 FTTFRS PATENT OF ADJUSTMENTS, ISC-
o. C. HARRIS, -
r DE K0yEN.
A Y ERICKSON.
r. WILLIAMS
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-05-08
STATE OF FLORIDA.
COUNTY OF POLK. IS

Personally appeared before me. the under
signed authority. o. c. Harris. A. X. Erick-
son J. C. Williams, and X DeKoven, 10 me
well and personally known, who being first
duly sworn Acknowledged that they signed the
foregoing Articles OF IncurprsV9n for the uses
and purposes therein set forth
In Witness Whereof, ! have hereunto set my
hand and affixed my official seal this eighth
day Of May. A d. 1915.
tSeal
E. W THOMSON. Notary Public.
Ny commission expires February 8. 1919.
54O7
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-01
MRS. PALMERIS
LAID IN CRAVE
Remains of Late Senator's
Widow Rest In ElmwOOd
Cemetery

The funeral OF Mrs. Lizzie Pitts
Merrill Palmer. widow of the late
Thomas w. Palmer. former United
States senator from Michigan and
American minister to Spain. took
place Monday afternoon In the home
OF her adopted son. Harold Palmer,
University-pl., Crosse Pointe village.
Mrs. Palmer died OF pneumonia in
her home. Great Neck, Long Island,
last Friday. and the remains arrived
in Detroit via the Wolverine, Mon
day morning.
Lying in a heavy metal casket,
surmounted by wreaths OF orchids,
the daughter OF one OF Detroit's pi-
oneer lumbermen and wife of one
OF Mlchigans most prominent states
men was borne to her last resting
place beside her parents and hus-
band, In Elmwood cemetery by
friends and relatives. The pallbear-
ers were ]. Mcmillan Wetmore, Len
dali Pitts, r. McClelland Brady, Buel
Livingstone. In the absence of the
Rev. Eugene r. Shipper. the funeral
sermon was preached by the Rev.
w. II. Rider, OF the Mary Palmer
Memorial church. erected by Thorn
as Palmer in memory OF his mother.
Two hymns. Rock OF Ages and
Abide With Me-" were rendered by
Mrs. r. A. Littlefeld.
Lizzie Pitts Merrill Palmer was
the only child OF Charles Merrill and
Frances Pitts. Her parents came
TO Detroit in 1S4S, her father having
acquired large tracts of pine lands.
He was very successful and became
one OF the leading business men of
Detroit, building the Merrill block
corner OF Jefferson and Woodward.
ayes. al that time considered very
handsome structure He built many
saw mills at Saginaw and other
places throughout the state, and IL
1853 took in partnership youn"
Thomas w. Palmer, who became hi
son-in-law.
The old Palmer home was on the
ground now purchased for the MI
scum OF Art fronting on Woodward,
Farnsworth and Frederickavcs.
Later, Mr.. Palmer built home near
Palmer park, where he lived until
he died few years ago
Charles Merrill was one OF the
founders OF the Unitarian church ~
this city, and his daughter and son.
in-law continued to he its ardent
supporters. Although living in the
east for the past 20 years, Mrs.
Palmer made frequent visits to D..
troit. The beautiful park beyond
the northern end OF the city was
presented to the people OF Detroit
by Mr.. Palmer some 20 years ago.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-01

liar features. which were highly en-
pertaining. The Royal Balalaika
band rendered several acceptable Sc
lections.
James T. Duffy and Mercedes 10
REM. opponents OF "Antiseptic
love-" furnished 20 minutes OF re-
freshing entertainment with several
songs and large quantities OF patter
The Girl from Milwaukee" whose
name Is omitted from the program,
has sweet voice OF surprising
range and volume. Francis Yates
and Bernard Wheeler appeared In
who's Who and Why" They sang
well and danced better. Bears, dogs,
monkeys and an ant-eater comprised
Apdale's Zoo circus. which provided
fun for the children.
The Lelands, rapid fire painters OF
extraordinary ability, opened the
bill with shadowsraph paintings and
a weekly news Aim closed the per
Torrance.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-01
City News in Brief

The January graduating class OF
the Amos school organized Mon
lowing officers: Clarence elmer,
president. Adele Thompson. vice
president, Bert Kinnee, secretary,
and Allen Sturton. treasurer.
There are II members In the class.
Judge Harvey TnppsB. one OF the
relief judges of the Wayne Circuit
court. was called away from De-
troit. Monday. during the midst Of
the suit Henry Ford H. bringing
William \. Piggins Sons. contrao-
tors and stone cutters. by the III
ness OF his wife In Port Huron.
Hnsei Pingree auxiliary No. 1, and
Hsren s :: rirErss Camp No, 2,
hold their first Joint excursion
Thursday at Bots Blanc
40 seorchinE have been the rays Of
the sun during the past few days
that the foliage In many OF the
city parks Is withered and falling,
suggesting autumn. The grass.
too. In parched and dried.
Thomas McGoidrick. circuit court
clerk for judge Alfred J. murphy.
was overcome by the heat Mon
day. Just as McGoldrick arrived
at the county building for work.
after a dehllitatinE walk over the
blisterins paveIpcnts OF Cadillac
50. he collapsed. He was given "a
erlck Ernest
The Michigan Free Employment
bureaus report for July shows
that total OF 400 persons were
given positions, 1906 males and
AS females The total for July.
1915. was 1895. OF whom LII
were males and 3sS females
Among the women the greatest
number employed were laun-
dresses, 23s. and among the men
farm hands. $50.
The public buildings committee of
the common council. Monday.
awarded eleven contracts for fur
nlshlng the new municipal court
building with wood and iron fur
niture and an electric lighting
plant. a bid by the Metal Goods
company. Of Grand Rapids. which
WAS 81, zoo lower than others sub
mitted, was held up because speci-
hcations submitted Were irregular.
Before n decision - reached BY the
common council committee on
streets regarding petition for
reinforced concrete paving on BRA
COON lave, Public Works Commits
sioner George n. Fenkeli viii in
vestigate such paving in other
cities. The DraSoou-ave. petition
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-01
TEN PIE

II Nat NJ. Wills. the happy tramp,
was not billed as the headliner on
this weeks program in the Temple
theater II would be most difficult
task to choose the act deserving OF
most applause Each number con-
tributes It's full allotment OF en-
joyment
Willis Ia we'll enough known 10 To-
cal theatergoers TO be described as
"the same old Wills" He has his
medals. package OF laugh-producing
kilograms and his infectious smile.
The Three Leightons. two young
men who sing melodiousiy and one
who dances excellently. have no use
for a wardrobe. Because their
trunks missed railroad connections
they played two shows, Monday, in
street attire Judging from the
manner in which the audience re-
ceived their efforts II is safe to say
that makeup and wardrobes are
superluous accessories with the
Leightons.
Raskin's Russians provided pecu-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-01
~ THE
CTACE
GAR RICK

Like the sparkle OF brook 10 the
thirsty mountain wayfarer was the
performance by the Jessie Bonstelle
company in the Garrick theater
Monday night. OF Paul Kester's clev
er comedy, "Beverly's Balance"
Breezy and refreshing, the play
was delightful tonic after the
plague OF heat, and the patrons OF
Detroit's representative stock com.
pany responded finely. both numeri-
cally and in the matter OF apprecia.
ton.
The players were on their mettle.
and II some OF the more subtle lines
Of the Hester conceit failed 10 get
over" il was not their fault.
Briefly, the story tells OF the for
tunes and misfortunes OF Watt Din
widdie and his cousin Beverly. Vir-
ginians located in New York city.
Watt is a struggling young lawyer
without clients and without money.
J. Courland Redlaw, who has coolies
OF money. is looking for co-respon-
dent In order 10 accommodate his
wife. who seeks a divorce
How the impoverished Beverly be-
comes the correspondent and her
platonic relations with Redlaw are
inoffensively portrayed. In the end
she effects a reconciliation between
he separated couple, and all ends
happily
The burden OF the acting falls on
Miss Bonstelle, whose spirit of vi
vacity In roles OF the kind causes
women admirers TO covet the loca'
ton of her fountain OF youth. The
character OF Beverly gives her ex-
cellent opportunity to display her
fine sense OF comedy. and she en-
bellishes the part with many little
heart touches.
Robert Adams Is intrusted with
the role OF Redlaw, who Is second in
importance in the unfolding OF the
story. Mr.. Adams plays In his Gus
tomary nonchalant. though none the
less effective. manner. Corliss Giles
hasn't much opportunity as Watt
Dlnwiddie. but he makes the most
OF ~.
Beatrice Moreland contributes
worthy character study as Wiz
ginia lady with a reputation TO sus-
tain. and Jane Houston brings her
versatility into prominence through
her delineation OF an Irish girl.
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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-01
MILES.

Headed by a quaint farce, THE
Concealed Bed" exploiting Scotch
thrift. humor and dialect. the bill in
the Miles theater, which opened
Monday for the week, offers a
sprightly variety OF vaudeville.
Grouped around the Graham Moffett
players in the headliner. is a pro.
gram that moves with dispatch and
sparkle, and proved good ho,
weather tonic at tho initial perform
ances.
The Concealed Bed" proves d
few minutes OF novelty during eff
forts of ~ son OF proper and
thrifty household to erase the evi
dence OF a night reyef in his moth.
er's absence. The bedroom is the
storm center, but all turns out hap
PLY in the denouement. for the con.
cealed reveler. though causht, wins
the daughter Of the house after a
neighborhood gossip is sent on her
way, and other troubles solved.
Gilbert Losee has an unusual act.
mis- apt parodies on popular songs
winning hand. An example IS
Your Wife May Wake Up IL You
Talk in Your Sleep, so Beware, Be
ware" He has n voice OF great
range, running from deep bass TO
the higher levels. which adds to the
nnvnItu ~ hfg ~,
Lawrence Crane. announced as
the Irish Wizard. furnishes the usual
sleight-ofhand feats with several
new tricks 10 take his act somewhat
out OF the time-honored category.
Baby Mildred, Juvenile vocalist,
offers a few moments Of winsome-
ness. Though there were disagree
ments about her age, she Is young
TO have 80 mastered stage sophisti.
cation, and sings we'll for a girl APP
parently on the near side OF 10.
Whoever Is responsible for tho
calculation that the opening number
OF a vaudeville program. invariably
an acrobatic one, Is chronically in
ferior to the rest OF the show, and
should be missed by late arrival.
can find an exception in Arville and
Frank. who give an exhibition OF
posturing and foot Juggling. A
young woman performs on a trapese
while the frame Is balanced on the
feet OF her male partner. This act
is much above the ordinary run OF
openers and was appreciated by
first day audiences.