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The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02
SARAH BERNHARDT.

II the question were asked today
to- the public, Name the greatest &C.
tress that ever lived" the majority
would no doubt answer the name "Sa.
rah Bernhardt. To reach the top of
any great profession or trade Is no
mean attainment. Sarah Bernahrdt
deserves credit not only for accom-
pliShinG this, but also for helping ell.
cvate her profession above the ccnsure
that il has often received, and even
yet receives.
Endowed with n wonderful amount
of physical vigor and courage. as well
as no mean amount Of mental attain
monts she has failed to listen to any
sort Of Heterogeneous. hut has
shown to her audiences what n truly
q eat actress can do towards present.
ing the dramas Of life on the stage.
The same courage and endurance
remains with her In her old age. Al.
though nearly four score years ~ age
she still often acts the part ~ the
Young girl with great success. Only
n few months ago she had a limb am
puatcd So that she might 90 on with
her profession. even though she know
,ho ran the risk ~ death in So doing.
giving as her reason that she prefer.
red To run the risk. and n successful
Z" on with her acting rather than
spend the rost ~ her days On a couch |
and not he able 10 practice her art
Thanks 20 tho skill 81 the surgeons |
and her wonderful vitality. she has
been spared To the world for a
more months or years 10 gladden. .
heir lives by her matchlcsS artistic /
bowers.
The example set by Sarah BERN.
'crnhardt and others Of her class
'rove that the stage need not he
lcgrading profession. but il surround.
d by the proper influences and car.
led on by high class artists, may be
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02
THE WESTERN CAMPAIGN.

The most important struggle for
months Is now on in the western
theatre Of the war. verdun. the great
est Of the French fortresses, Is being
attacked by the Germans in such
force as In indicate their determine.
ticn to once more attempt to open M
a route to Paris. This Is the first So.
riouS attempt in that direction since
the Germans quit their gigantic ham
mering strokes againts the English
and French in west Flanders last win
ter.
Vcrdun. the northernmost Of he
line Of French forts guarding her
eastern frontier. Is considered by
many as being virtually imprcgnahlr.
II is surrounded by a score Of small.
or forts y rotccting ii. one Of these.
Davanmont, has already been capur.
ed.
Whether or not the Germans shall
succeed in capturing Vcrdun can not
he predicted yet. On the result of this
battle will depend in large measure
the nature of tho future campaign. II
II falls, the probable result will l,c
the fall Of Paris though not neccs.
sarily So. When the Germans male
their great dash To Paris. through
Belgium, they succeeded in passing
the line of forts and worked their
way to within n few miles " Paris
hut had 10 withdraw because Of pros.
sure on the TANKS. II Germany In
this case succeeds in passing Verlun. |
the way To Paris will he open as far
aS forts are concerned. hut s',e will 4
still he harraSscd hy the same dan. |
ger that drove her hack before. II,
will he necessary TO sustain long
line Of communication for her army
os II advances. Knowing the number
n troops the allies have at their de.
poSal now. and that the ranks Of tie
Germans are thinner than before. we
consider that, even granting Terdpn
Is captured, the task Of reaching Par.
IS will he more fraught with pcr'ls
han before.
On the other hand, should Germany
Tail in her attempt to storm the fort.
t will mean that she must look to
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS.

The progress made in cons tructive
legislation within the last three years
Is greater than perhaps any other pc
Rod Of our history. We cannot recall
any period when as many important
measures have been placed on the
statute books a. in this brief time.
With the tariff question settled n
question that has been the hone Of
contention for a century, and its sue
cess demonstrated to such an extent
that even the present war with its
unprecedented disturbances has been
unable to shake it, with the currency
measure passed. and the finances Of
the country put on the firmcSt basis
II has ever been. So firm that even
the war could not cause a panic. and
tho grip Of Wall street looscned from
our purse string. with an income tax
on the statute hooks which makes
person pay taxes moro in proportion
I" his ability than any other method
II taxation; with the popular election
Of senators I'm operation. the admin
iStration has accomplished work that
II may be proud Of All these meas
ures are the result ~ wears Of aCta-
tion. hut To have them finished and
put in operation i'm a brief three years
speaks well for the man behind the
gun. our chief executive. Mr.. Wilson. .
We can not expect much more now
with the minds II the whole nation
taken M with the questions arising
from day to day concerning the war,
To handle these satisfactorily and
protect the nations interests ms well
IS honor. is no easy task in itself. We
rave confidence In our chief executive
n this, and that he will
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02
COMMERCE BODIES
MIGHT BE INTERESTED.

The Pensacola Journal makes the
splendid suggestion that we should
keep a register OF winter tourists.
The journal thinks this would he val
liable in many ways. The suggestion
strikes ~ a. Il. good one. not only for
the individual city. but It seems that
some state wide registration system
could he adopted which, with the as
>istancc Of the press. could he made
Uniform. No more interesting infor.
nation could be- obtained. Who will
he the first to suggest the hest plan?
Arcadia News
It would he an easy thing to secure
the names of nearly every winter Wis
itor to the state through interesting
the commercial or civic bodies Of the
various sections Of Florida. Every
Chamber Of Commerce in the state
should have a register Of tourists who
visit the city. This could he easily So
cured by cooperation Of the Cham.
her Of Commerce ana those who rent.
rooms or entertain visitors. and would
prove Of great value Pensacola
News.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02

Tn discussing the question Of pre-
parodnoSs. we are having nothing 10
say rs to how much. II there is dam
ger. and there Is hardly question rs
to this fact then the preparation
should be adequate. To those who
are harpinc on the immense cost, we
would respectfully suggest tina, II
congress would pass national ro-
ihhit,on law, there will he enough say.
ed in one year to nay many years Of
the cost Of the present preparedness
plan. In addition TO this we will he
saving the lives Of our own people in
one way while we are preparing to
protect their lives in another. God
would bless such action upon the
part Of our people. Let's demand this
of our representatives.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02

20 acres; located in the
edge of the city of Arcadia,
of citrus fruits; about one
half oranges and one-half
grapefruit;7l0trees are bear
ing, the balance just coming
to bearing. The present crop
is about 5000 boxes; has
good barn and fence. Price
13,500.00; 100000 cash, bal
ance in one and two years.
This property is being sold
so per cent. under market
value to close an estate. Land
in five years will bring more
than double in value for city
lots. Don't overlook this
bargain"
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02

so acres; has II acresof
Valencia late oranges and
grapefruit trees five or six
years old. The past crop
was about 500 or 500 boxes,
and the crops increase every
year. The balance of the
land is oak and hickory
ridge, is well drained, has
creek on both sides of same;
has house and barn. The
balance of land can be clear
ed and put in cultivation
similar to same, with about
fifteen acres of low muck
land. 1t can be purchased
for S5.000.00; one-half cash,
balance one and two years.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02
OUR SUPPLEMENT.


WIN TINS issue "t the News we are
sending To each subscriber ana to
several thousands at others copy "t
our Mid-Nlnter supplement, picto-
RAJ review OF prSoto county
lhiN book Is published at great
zeal or expense to us as an apprecla-
non "t me liberal patronage W" are
receiving at your hands, and not PR
marily for the purpose Of making it
source OF revenue. We have, how
ever tried to carry with II sufficient
advertising patronage In order to
make 1t ms nearly pay the expense ~
publication as possible.
We are Of the opinion that the pub
hcation Of such book a, this will
nave good advertising effect. show
ing by pictures and writc-upS the won
derful development N the resources
and educational Interests NJ the coun-
~ III manner 'hat probably can not
so wei he done IN any other way. We
trust that our readers may approci-
at" TIN, effort upon "ur part to show
You thar we are mindful Of your bus
mess interests ana that we desire to
he OF tho highest possible service in
showing to IN" world that we have
one of the most progressive counties.
containing a number ~ the most pro-
gresSivo towns and communities. to
he found anywhere in the state Of
Florida ar elsewhere ,for that mat
Icrl In this great country. -
In publishing this. together with
former editions, we have accumulated
several hundred dollars worth Of cuts
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02

81 tell you very frankly that my in
tercst in good roads is not merely an
interest I'm the pleasure Of riding in
automobiles: It is not merely an in.
tcroSt in the very much more impor-
tant matter Of affording the farmers
in this country and the residents in
villages the means Of ready access to
such neichhorins markets as they
need for the economic benefit. but It
is also the interest in weaving rs com.
plicated and elaborate n net Of neigh.
horhood and state and national opin-
ions together as II is possible to
weave. II Of the most fundamental
Importance that the United States
should think together, should ulti-
mately as a whole Woodrow vii.
son.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02

In Wednesdays issue of this paper
there was copied from the Fort My.
erS Press a long article in which
Judge +. 4. Whitney was requested
To- change his mind and become a can
didatc for circuit judge in this dis
trict and petition requesting
Judges II. +. Brown. W. y. Bell and
Eppcs Tucker to withdraw from the
race.
The Daily News has always been,
and now Is. one Of Judge Whitney's
warmcSt admirers and devoted friends
and our disappointment was great
when he insisted on announcing first
THROUGH the columns ~ this paper
that he had given the matter the fun.
c~t and most serious consideration.
and would not become a candidate
frr reelection.
w" are always glad to hear Judge
Whitney complimentcd. for he IS
worthy ~ every confidence. and while
We know he Is not unmindful 81 these
further assurances OF confidence by
the good people ~ Ice county. vet we
do not believe that he would under
any circumstances become party to
the act Of requesting three honorable
gentlemen 10 withdraw from the race
after their having gone to much OK
r'nsc In announcements, to say moth.
IN. ~ the time given to canvassinr
during the past month. These men
all announced their candidacy after,
Judge Whitney's published statement
that he would not become a candidate.
There are two things that those who
are fostering this movement have
not thought Of. One is that
petitions presented to voters under
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02

The most remarkable tree we ever
heard Of is an alligator pear tree
growing at whittier. California. 1t is
said that it produced last year 1000
pears that sold for 20 cents each on
an average. and in addition to this
$500 worth Of bud wood was sold
from it. The Lloyds. OF London, have
an insurance policy on the tree
against wind and fire amounting to
S30.OOO.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02

No one was more welcome at The
banquet last night than was our
friend. &. +. Woods. editor Of the
Eustis Lake Region. His speech in
behalf Of Natal hay and sand-asphalt
roads was well received and heartily
cheered. Mr.. Woods believes in lie
possibilities of each Of these with all
his heart, and ne never fails to IRE.
sent in a logical and eloquent manner
those things in which he believes.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02

The Punta Gorda Herald says. I'm
the southern section Of DeSoto. we
have quit talking about good roads ;
we are building them"
We like that kind Of talk. Bro. Jor.
dan, and hope the time will not he
long before we will have a road he.
tween the capital and Punta Gorda
in which one and one.quarter hours
drive will take us to where the mack.
erel bite.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02

The Arcadia News is authority fer
the statement that 222 passcnccrS
were killed on the toot. tont. loot
trains In 1015.-Clearvate. Sun.
Since writing the rbovc we lcn,n
that more than five times this ram.
her Of track walkers. automohim>ts
and others have hccn killed hy trans.
Arc we to infer from this that there
Is more danger whom m tho cars ban
when on?
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02

The European war is said to be
costing the combined bclligerent ma
tions nincty.two millions Of dollars
day, and with an average loss OF
10000 men killed daily, Can any ma
ton he blamed or accused Of coward
ice for refusing to enter such a con-
tcst? our country would be foolish
to become a party to this war except
ON the defensive. We'll never declare
war against any Of the nations simply
because they violate international
agreement. II Is our duty rs a nation
to insist upon a compliance with law.
but it Is no part ~ our duty to at
tempt to enforce 10y might when we
haven't the "might" to do It with
May we be guided by both sense and
Justice!
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02

show himself as capable I'm
this instance rs he has already
shown himself in the questions that
have arisen. lust at this critical time.
when the war clouds seem 10 hover
over rs closer than at any time dur
Ing the war. the president has need
Of the united support and sympathy
- the nation.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02

The next time we have to scrd
Germany a note. we favor letting Bill.
lY Sunday write it.-Columhia
State.
We had better have our guns prim.
ed and ready II we do. If he wri,o>
notes like he breaches. We are at,ail
the Tcutonic car would not lnicr.
stand the music Of his words.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02

The Punta Gorda Herald recently
gave the lineup Of the press on state
candidates. We can in our magma
tion see the twinkle in Editor Jor-
dams eye when he wrote this. BE that
a. It may large number of the ia.
nors are either denying or affirming.
ana that was what the "foxy'' editor
was after.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02

1Oncres; five acres set with
grapefruit and orange trees
one year old; has good fence,
good three-room house;goOd
barn; is located two miles
from Arcadia on the Area.
dia-NoCatee hard road. Price
of this place is 81, $4,000,
one-half cash.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02

Lets have good roads by all means
ana at whatever cost. 1t has been
clearly demonstrated, though. that
good roads are not cost, but an in
vestment.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02
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The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02

some other quarter than the vest
from which to win the war. In ',ther
event. the effort will cost Germany a
hundred thousand or more good SOL
dicrs that will be hard to replace.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02

l have some fine improv-
ed groves and lands which |
could trade for good income
city and farm properties.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02

an clcyatinr and refining element in
the social life Of people,
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02

in Charge Competent Men Who viii Give
full Attention Advertising job Work Entrusted Them Estimates
and Advertising Rates Furnished Application.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-02

Can sell you improves
alarms, growing lands ana
city property.
The Republican journal., 1916-06-08
THE WAR NEWS.

Wednesday afternoon, May 3lst, the greatest
naval battle in modern history fought be-
tween British and German fleets in the North
Sea- The first reports were from Berlin and
represented it as owe whelming victory for
the Germans. Later reports from both sides
do not sustain this statement. The Germans
had the heavier guns and their fleet was pro-
ceeded by six scouting Zeppelins Each side
had like number of vessels either destroyed
or put out of action. The Germans made the
attack, but on the approach of the main Brit
ish fleet turned for home, dropping floating
mines as they went, and leaving the blockade
unbroken The loss of life was apparently
great. fo1 instance the lnvincbe carried
complement of 900 officers and men. only two
of whom are mentioned as having been saved.
Upon their own reports it appears that the
Germans were superior in numbers and
weight, were well guarded by the lesser units,
such as submarines and destroyers, and pos
sessed peculiar advantage in their Zeppelin
scouts The latest reports show that it was
nearly an equal battle and that the Germans
baked at a finish fight for the mastery of the
North Sea.
Desperate fighting around Verdun has con-
tinued, the Germans having $4,000 fresh troops
in one offensive. They gained positions to be
driven out of them by French counter attacks
but on the whole made gains, though not
sufficient to warrant hope of final success.
The Russians have begun big offensive on
front of $50 miles and are meeting with con-
tnued successes. This movement will have 3
powerful effect upon the military situation
elsewhere, decreasing Austrian pressure on
the lillian front and influencing the situation
in the Balkans.
The Austrians have been repulsed in the
Posina region with heavy losses. No later in
fantry attacks at Verdun.
Great Britain, Tuesday, was mourning the
10 SIS of her most noted military chieftain in
Field Marshal Earl Kitchener, head of the
B ritfsh war Office Earl Kitchener, with mem
bers of his staff, were on board the British
cru iser Hampshire sunk Monday night off the
Orkney Islands, and all on board were lost.
The HamI shire was bound for Russia where
h clip in the organization and execution of the
Russian grand offensive, now underway. This
10 SIS was terrible blow to England and was
felt there and elsewhere even more than the
great loss OF. life attending the recent naval
battle.
The Republican journal., 1916-06-08
THE MEXICAN MlX-UP.

Claiming that the words and protests of the
United States have been entirely in contradic-
tion of its acts, and that. in spite of protests
not to intervene in the affairs of Mexico, SOL
diers of the United States are now in Mexico
without the consent of the Mexican govern.
ment, and in violation of Mexico's sovereignty
Carr al Ia has asked for the immediate with
drawal of those troops, and calls upon the
United States to declare its policy toward
Mexico. The administration has braced up
and declared it will not withdraw the troops
until Carranza has demonstrated his ability to
MAINTAIN peace and order on the border and
II is intimated that President Wilson NAV
take time to "rebuke" Carranza. Meanwhile e
Villa has been lost sight of and no one seems
to know.whether he is living or dead.
The Republican journal., 1916-06-08
{ Of Today's Journal.

,nnrches. City Government. :.
Ine ne.Mexican Mix-up. The News of
ng!" 'tast Personal. The War News.
b5'ipn itars from the Front. Alfred Stin-
q Eth The Perfect Day (poem).
.h;onable Color Schemes. Dairy
fas",d and Soil Fertility. Mosby, the
lns faderate Raider. Political Notes.
,-i,toriaIs Harry E. Bangs. Esq.
Ea.t Ea, Belfast. Obituary.
rs4 News of Belfast.
,,.usnt Deaths. Golden Wedding in
,yland The Old Order. Ever
MN nv, Tree Leaf Oils. The Awaken
ing.
,,aiDe in The Civil War. Commence
z @rt at U. of M. Democrats Dis
inmate in Favor of South. The
,suntry Newspaper.
.ssrsport. Stockton Springs. The
b last Price Current. -. Born. =.
go,rIed Died. Wedding Bells. 49,.
set Societies. Memorial Day in
Nonroe.
The Republican journal., 1916-06-08
The Shoe Situation.

MY, ,1asu activity prevails in footwear, though
NJ ',ec' ufers are compelled to move more
s ,', !" looking forward contracts because of
A ''lc' i y of leather. The popularity OF high
n, '9i women apparently is assured for an
4, stsson's run. but deliveries are retarded
n c1 .iHcuity experienced in obtaining suffi-
t.sntties of colored kid. In mems lines,
b ie '. conservative styles predominant,
.,t ''n and black calf continuing in chief re
ap,. Ahout everything entering into the
is5;v' of footwear goes still higher and
6us'ment of prices commemorate with
lS,. ,Ggased cost of production seems certain.
~s Review, June Sd.
The Republican journal., 1916-06-08

SEwARD-FoYE. Fred A. Seward left last
Saturday for Merrimac, Mass, where his mar
riage to Miss Sadie Foye of Waterville, for
merly of this city, took place at o'clock Mon
day night at the home of the Rev. and Mrs.
John Tidd. The latter is the brides sister.
The ceremony was performed by Mr.. Tidd. The
bride and groom were to go to Pittsfied today
Thursday, for visit at Mr.. Stewards former
home, and upon their return to Belfast will be-
gin house keeping in the Minot Stearns house,
or Bay View street.