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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-24
PATRIOTS OF THE PL0W

Declaring II to be their patriotic
duty TO raise and to encourage the
raising of all the food products pos
sible the American National Bank
has addressed timely circular to
farmers and business men. urging
nroduction OF Irish and sweet pota-
toes. corn, oats and hay, peas and
bsans and fruits; vegetables and
,iyestcok-commodities which Es'
Gambia county has been 50 valiantly
purchasing abroad.
Needed for military operations, we
will be unable to draw on the sur
n,us of other States. Cars would
lack to haul It II we did.
Our people. therefore. are to D.
forced into unwilling agriculture;
our city folk into gardening; every
body in curtailment of waste.
Ard the lesson learned today viii
nor be olst after the pinching need
has passed. Fortunate are we that
war should be for our penefit.-
Pensacola Journal.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-24
rs Locomotives Taken

of jealousy and revenge. Solomon
the wisest man has said, Love Is as
strong as strong as death; jealousy
cruel as the grave" Shakespeare
makes Iago to say. and that very
truthfully,
Beware, my lord. of jealousy;
II is the green eyed monster. which
doth mock the meat 1t feeds
on"
"Trifies. light as air.
Are to the jealous combinations
strong
AS proofs OF Holy Writ
At such a time as this 1t becomes
US TO act wisely; to put the most
charitable construction on all our
telowmen say and do. and to stand
ready to assist and serve In every
time of need At such time as this
when the desire for revenge is finding
expression in the lives of many. let
us leave the issue OF vengeance for
wrongs committed against us with
God himself. for he has said, "Ven-
geance is mine. | will repay" There
fore from the vantage point of Chris
tian manhood and womanhood. obey
the divine Injunction: "If thine enc
my hunger feed him; II he thirst
give him drink; for in so doing thol
shalt heap Goals of fire on his head"
For revenge. at first though
sweet.
Bitter ere long back on itself re-
coils"
And "a man that studies revenge
keeps his own wounds green" But
in times OF stress and temptation re-
member the great ones of olden and
modern times, who being prosecuted.
did not think II unmanly. or a thing
to be despised. that they themselves
did not strike back in jealous hate
angast their enemies Call to mind
the noble Joseph. who although his
brothers had sold him because OF
jealousy. when he came to a position
Of prominence and authority. and had
those same brothers in his power did
not take revenge on them. but grand
ly said to them. "Ye meant 1t unto ms
Continued on Page ~
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-24
looming TO THE KINGDOM FOR
SUCH A TIME AS THIS" >,

SUCH A TIME AS THIS"
Graduating class of 1917 of the
Lakeland High School We have
met today as community to con-
gratulate you upon your successes.
and to tender you our good wishes.
You have come to time in life when
YOU will be expected to assume the
responsibilities and obligations Of
those, who, having enjoyed great
privileges. will be called to great and
worthy undertakings. Through the
years that are past you have looked
eagerly forward to this day of public
recognition. and you have now
reached that coverted time when you
can claim the honors that belong to
those who have wrought well and
won. Today you have reached GER
tain summit of your youthful ambi-
ton. and together with all ambitious
climbers to the heights OF human
achievement, you have arrived at an
arch on life's path. that opens to
new and untried fields of endeavors,
And catch a glimpse. a vista
bright and clear.
Touched with the radiance OF a
promised land"
You are peering through that arch
way of life and see beyond beautiful
visions that give promise OF better
things. God grant that your dreams
and visions may come true'
You could not have come to your
day OF graduation at greater time
than this. The destiny OF races and
of nations will be determined by the
Immediate future. That destiny will
he largely determined by those who
are this day entering young and
hopeful. upon life's path. With such
thoughts in mind have been lead
to select for our text this morning the
crisis scene in the story OF Queen
Esther of old. who took her life In
her hands for the sake OF cause
that was dearer to her than life II
self In the fourth chapter, at the
fourteenth verse. you will find these
words recorded: who Knoweth
whether thou art come to the king
dom for such a time as this.
wish to fix your minds upon the sub
iect Coming to the Kingdom for
Such a Time as This"
| trust that many Of you will have
tn opportunity of taking a standard
college course. and that you realize
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-24
Baccalaureate Sermon Delivered
By Rev. w. E. Pugh Sunday
Morning at the Auditorium

that even after having completed that
our education does not end. but must
continue through life.
Still. having come thus far on your
way. feel justified in speaking to
you and to this assembly upon such
vital subject as coming to the king
dom of manhood and womanhood,
and service, at such a time as this.
You are doubtless familiar with
the story of Esther. and how she
came into prominence and influence
in a strange land. She was a Jew
ess in the court of the great Persian
king, Ahaseuras He, naughty ruler
that he was, had put away his form.
er Queen Vashti because of her dis
obedience to his unreasonable de-
mand that she appear before him and
his court, and make public display
of her great personal beauty. After
she had been deposed as queen. a
search was instituted for another
of equal or even more rare beauty
who should become the wife OF the
powerful monarch. The choice fell
upon Esther, the Jewess. and thus
we find her, though a foreigner. fill-
ing the important place OF the first
lady OF the land. She had a kins-
man there also. Mordecai by name,
who had come to a place OF some
prominence. This very prominence
won for him the jealousy and hatred
of Haman. who plotted to destroy all
the Jews In the dominion Of his mas
ter the king. in order that he might
thereby wreak vengeance on his enc
my Mordecai. the Jew. Haman sue
ceeded In having the king pass a de-
cree to the effect that every Jew in
his vast empire should be put to
death. Mordicai by strategy gained
admittance and hearing with
Esther. She won the favor Of the
king: the decree was cancelled; the
Jews were saved. And II was made
clear to Mordecai and to Queen
Esther as well that in the providence
OF God she had come to a position
of power in the kingdom for just
such a time as this, whereby she was
enabled to save her people from de
struction.
l. Since the first murder record
ed in history jealousy and hate have
been powerful factors in destroying
human happiness. In our story the
native Persian was insanely jealous
OF the popularity Of the Jews. and as
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-24
SENATE KILLS
RESOLUTION WHICH
WAS AIMED TO
PREVENT SALE
EVERGLADES BONDS
(By H. A. Felkel J

Tallahassee. Fla. April "a The
Senate this morning by an over
whelming majority killed the con-
current resolution by lIughlet; to
prevent the sale of the Everglades
drainage bonds by the Internationa
Improvement Board till after the
rending Everglades bill has been
acted upon by the Legislature and
authorizing the Joint committees oi
the Legislature to investigate the
contract of the drainage board with
the Splitter Boerick bond buying
company.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-24

a result of that jealousy was plotting
to plunge a whole nation into treach-
cry and murder. I'm order that he
might win and keep the favor OF the
king he thought 1t necessary to de-
stroy a whole race.
Effects Of Hate and Jealousy
Learn here the evil effects Of hate
and jealousy See the groveling pur-
pose of Haman to let hate have Its
way. See the deep seated desire for
revenge upon one whom he wished
10 destroy begin to work the destruc-
ton of those who had done him no
harm. That was characteristic or
the times in which Esther lived. But.
alas. the spirit of jealousy and re-
venge has not yet been wholly driv-
en- from the breast OF man. II is still
twentieth century disease. II still
dares to lift its head in the councils
OF nations, as well az in the private
intercourse of man with man. Ma
ton rises against nation in armed
and vital conflict because OF CONNER
cial jealousy. One business against
another business because of the jeal-
ousy of a successful rival. Neighbor
against neighbor because of a high
er standing In social circles. Beware
especially of this determined enemy
OF human happiness and success II
you enter upon the work of some OF
the public duties OF life. II is found
especially prominent among profes-
sional men, Even a minister OF the
gospel is fearful lest another min
lister in the community may be re-
garded with more favor than himself,
and jealousy begins to do Its deadly
work A physician is afraid that
another in his own profession will
win the popular favor. and he begins
20 speak disparagingly of his rival,
and jealousy begins to do its deadly
work Many lawyer feras that his
rival will gain more friends than him
self. and he begins to cast reflections
upon the ability of his opponent in
the practice OF the same profession
And so on through the whole cata
logue OF human endeavor Let us be
watchful at such time as this that
we be not entrapped In the tangles
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-24
HOUSE BUYS FLAGS;
'iIEE IiYESiIGAI|ON 1GII lNGlf Of
CHARGES AGAINST
STATE PRINTER
IS ORDERED
Has BEEN CHARGED WITH PAD.
ling THE HOUSE AND SENATE
JOURNALS
(By II. A. Felkel.)

Tallahassee. Fla, April ~ In
compliance with a resolution intro.
dneed by Hansop of Lake, the Hous.
today ordered the purchase Of Amer.
lean faes to drape the speaker,
desk and portrait of Geo Washing.
ton which hangs in the hall Of the
House of Representatives.
1t also adopted resolution by
rem, providing for committee tc
INV stigate and report by May Ia
upon charges made by Milton A
Smith. in the Daily Democrat to the
effect that the House and Senate
journals have been padded by the
State printer. same being a serious
reflection upon the legislative ex-
penses Of the committees.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-24
To Help In Its
Organization
And Equipment
OTHER MEMBERS OF COMMISSION
WILL GIVE VALUABLE ADVICE
AND INFORMATION AS TO BEST
WAY TO COMBAT THE ENEMY
(By Associated Press. }

Washington. April 24.-Thc de-
partment of state announced the
safe arrival in the United States to-
day OF the French commission.
Among the most notable figures in
France are members of the counts
sion WI are headed by Minister Of
Justice v.viani who embodies the
highest tyL, of French democracy.
Marshal Joffre. and Vice Admiral
Choceprat are among the commls-
sion.
Joffre is the only man in France
since the Franco Prussian war to
tear the illostrious title of Marshal
OF France. His services have been
placed at the disposal of the United
States whom he comes to advise az
to the best way Of organizing, dis
ciplining. equipping and perhaps
transporting to Europe the greatest
army the United States ever called
irto being Chocerat has the most
intimate knowledge of naval con-
s;rqction and ordnance and is said
TO know as much of the submarine
wal fare as any man in the French
navy United States naval men are
anxious to consult with him on trap
ping German submarines.
The French commissioners are due
10 arrive here tomorrow
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-24
Volunteer System Cost England Much
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, April "a .-Lieuten-
ant General Bridges, a member of
the British commission, told news
papermen that British democracy
had become almost fanatical" over
the universal military service. He
said the volunteer system under
which the empire entered the war
had cost the lives of her most valu-
aole citizens. had crippled industrial
mobilization immeasurably and re-
tarded England's efforts in war. He
saic the war is no longer a war OF
expeditions but a case of nations
against nations
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-24

At a meeting Of the City Council
of Winter Haven last week, the fire
committee was instructed to install
a new fire alarm system, which has
been offered the city and give IL a
thorough test, and should it prove
satisfactory action will then be TAX.
en- for permanent And complete in.
stallation OF alarms.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-24
HOUSE VOTES TO
CREATE TURNBULL
COUNTY; CITRUS
(ANKER IS
BEING DEBATED
WHETHER STATE SHALL APPR0-
FRIATE 100000 FOR ERADICA.
TON OF CITRUS CANKER To
BE DECIDED

Tallahassee. April PA bill Great
ing Turnbull county passed the House
with on yone vote against it.
The House is now engaged in a
heated debate on the Harris bill pro
vjding for an appropriation of $500
i &c for the eradication of citrus
|canker
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-24
Take Two
Villages And
Over l,5OO
Prisoners
ALSO CAPTURED RAILROAD STA
TI0N AND TOOK 16 LOCOMO-
lives AND 224 RAILWAY
TRUCKS
(By Associated Press. }


In face Of some most desperate
lighting the Germans have shown
during the war and which seems to
grow in intensity as the British ap-
proach the Hindenburg line, the
British continue TO advance. A state
ment said they gained ground last
might on a wide front south of Ba-
piume Cambrai road, reached the
Quentine canal at one point further
north and captured the villages of
Bcaucamp and Villers Plouich Tho
British maintained all of yesterdays
gains and progressed near Monchy
and Royeux. More than fifteen hun
dred prisoners have already been
counted sa the result of yesterdays
lighting The French artillery Is
active. some patrol lighting; two
German attacks repulsed.
Germany announced the ONLY
British gains yesterday were on the
Cambrai Arras road.
t6 Locomotives Taken
London, April pa 1t Is officially
announced that the Turks in Meso.
pCiamia were driven from their new
positions between Samaar and ,sta.
ti!at. The British pursuing occu-
pied the Samara station yesterday,
capturing sixteen locomotives and
@2i railway trucks.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-24
GERMAN INsuRREcTIoN
IMMINENT IN SOUTH AMERICA
(By Associated Press.)

Rio Janeiro. April "a -Tele-
grams from Parana confirm the re-
porte that Germans in Southern
Brazil are concentrating in the State
OF Santa Catharina A German in
snrrection is believed imminent.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-24

The people OF Fort Meade are hav-
ing warm time over the cow ques-
uon. An election will be held on the
.4th to decide whether or Eot bossy
has the right of the streets.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-24
That
Kaiser Is Being
Urged To
Abdicate
(By Associated Press. J

Rome. April "a .-Corriere Di-
tal.a. the clerical organ, says 1t Is
able to confirm the reports of Span
ish newspapers that the immediate
following of the German emperor Il
e>erting its influence with him to
abdicate. Little attention is paid
TO the report in official quarters.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-24
Another American Orator Killed
(By Associated Press.)

Paris, April "a Corporal Ronald
Hoskier, of South Orange. n. =.
enc of the Stars of the American
Flying Squadron. was killed in ac-
ton.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-24
Two Killed Near
Ft. Lauderdale
When Auto
Was Ditched
tBy Associated Press

Miami. April I'll. II. Brown,
OF Lake Worth, and II r. Hopper
sett, of DeLand. were killed last
night near Fort Lauderdale. Their
automobile was ditched and they
were almost instantly killed.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-24
:REE SCI DOL BOOK
BILL GOES TO
THIRD READING
BY II. A. Felkcl.)

Tallahassee. April "a carlton S
bll for free school books consumed
two hours of the Senate's time but
all unfriend1y amendments We're
killed and the bill went to its third
reading after several friendly
had been adopted.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-24
Clark Predicts
Conscription
Bill Will Never
Be Passed
(By Associated Press. ,

Washington, April "a 24.-Speaker
Clark receiving the delegation Of the
National Security League, opposed to
sclective draft. predicted the bill will
never pass Congress. Both Houses
are debating III i'll today.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-24
President Signs $1,000, ,ooo. 900 War
Bill
(By Associated Press.

0by dssOcIatOu
Washington. April "a - Inc
President signed the war bond bill
authorizing the sale of five billion
dollars In government bonds, and
Two billion in treasury certificates.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-04-24
Duke of AbruzzIe May Head
Delegation
(By Associated Press. }

Rome, April 24.-It is expected
the Duke of Abruzzi will head the
Italian mission to the United States .
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-20
DRAFT EXEMPTIONS
To Escape Army Service You Must
Come Under One of the Follow
ing Headings:

FOLLOWING are the persons
subject TO exemption from the
draft by proclamation of Pres
iden, Wilson:
Those now serving in the United
States military and naval service.
Officials OF the United States, OF
the several states, Alaska, and the
island possessions, and OF the Dis
trict Of Columbia.
Regularly ordained minister, of
religion.
Students Of divinity preparing for
the ministry on May IS, 1917.
Subjects OF Germany residing In
The United States-alien enemies.
All alien residents who have not
taken out first papers for American
citizenship.
Employees Of the federal customs
service.
State, county, and municipal of
ficials Men employed in the gov
crnment mail service.
United States navy yard. arsenal
and armory employees, and work
men.
Special United States employees to
be designated by the president.
Pilots Tor steamers and steam
ships at American ports.
Mariners actually employed in
sea service on ships owned by an
American citizen.
Any married man whose wife or
child is dependent solely on his la
Dor for support,
Any son OF a widow dependent
solely on his labor for support.
Father of mothcrle3 child or
children under 10 years of age,
dependent solely on his labor Tor
support,
Brother of child or children un-
der 10 years of age, who has or
have neither father or mother and
is or are solely dependen, on his la
Dor for support,
Any person who is a member OF
recognized religious sect organ.
lied or existing May IS, 1917
whose creed forbds its members to
participate in war
All persons morally deficient.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-20
TULSA DECORATED.
With FLAGS FOR
BELGIAN MISSION
Reception to Foreigners to Re-
main in Memories,

TULSA, Okla. July D-(Speoial)-
This city will be flame of Belgian
oolors tomorrow when members OF the
Belgian mission come here II is the
aim OF Tulsa citizens to give them the
greatest reception they have had or
viii have on the entire tour. The
streets over which the visitors will ride
will be lined with Belgian and Ameri.
cans flags and with bunting showing
the Belgian colors.
Indians Present.
One OF the greatest sights to be pro
vided for the Belgians will be a mum
Der OF Indians in their native dress.
There will be score or more Of them
and in their blankets and feather head
dress they will greet the visitors near
the Hotel Tulsa and in the very shadow
of the Exchange National bank build.
ing, fourteen stories and the tallest
building in the city In the tour of
the city some OF the blanket Indians
will ride in 5000 automobile, owned
by Tulsa millionaires. |, is the aim
OF the reception committee to bring to.
gether the old and the new in Okla
homa for the Belgians to see
II has been said OF Tulsa that there
is a millionaire every ten feet" bu,
they will be closer together at the re-
ception of the Belgian commission. The
visitor, will be ranged in line and
several thousand prominent, men, not
only Of Tulsa, but from other sections
of the state, will pass through the hotel
lobby and shake hands with the visitors.
Governor to Talk.
Al the Auditorium Governor Will
liams will welcome the visitors TO the
oil state and they will be welcomed
on behalf OF Tulsa by State Senator
II. H. Rogers. This being the first of
the foreign commissions to come to
Tulsa, the citizens here intend to give
them a reception such as will stand
out in their memories in the future.
The members OF the Belgian commits
sion will be entertained at luncheon
at the Country club, but have tele-
graphed that they do not desire a
banquet to be given in their honor.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-20
GR0CERS ELECT JOHNSON
HEAD OF ORGANIZATION

The grocers' picnic will be an annual
affair in the future. This was the
unanimous vote of the grocers who at.
tended the picnic at Belle Isle yes,er-
day II was estimated that $500 people
enjoyed the picnic and barbecue. All
the stores closed at 10 o'clock so tha,
the employers and employees might at
tend.
JAMES NJ Johnson was elected presi-
dent, John Thomas, vice president. +.
A. Whitten secretary; 7. b paulus
treasurer, and a board Of directors
composed of II. A. Gray jr June Arm
strong, K J. Price and K. l.. Lingen
ielSr, --..--.------' .
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-20

Harry knows that except for the mere
legal formality he is ms free from me
as ! hope am from him"
She flung out her arms with a gesture
as il she were casting away a heavy
burden.
Free" she whispered Free
(Copyright)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-20

See that your garden produces dry
beans, cabbage. potatoes. and root crops
that can be kept without canning. & !.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-20
MEDIATORS ASK WILSON
TO HELP STAY STRIKE

DENVER. Col. July D.--Fcdcral
mediaiors who have been trying to
avert a strike OF miners in the Lead
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-20

vile district last night telesrsChed
President Wilson saying they felt they
were powerleS to prevent the strike.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-20
u. S. Would Insure
Army Cantonnents

NEW YORK, July O.-The United
States government, II became known
here today, is endeavoring to obtain
fire insurance on the wooden building,
at the sixteen cantonmen,s which the
troops called in the selective draft will
occupy,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-20

You can't appreciate the grief Of
mother who has skimped to &c, the
dime to buy milk for her baby upon
finding the precious fluid soured for
lack of ice. Send your check TO the
Milk and Ice fund, care of The Daily
Oklahoman.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-20
Put a Few of These Wonderful ST.
Waists in Your Sun,per Wardrobe

A fresh, clean waist every
day makes a bright Summers
day seem all the brighter. And
with a few of these pretty Wirth-
NOR Waists in your wardrobe, a
fresh, clean waist every day is
simple-for you can tub them
and rub them-and they always
come back from the laundry re-
freshed and like new. That's
because they're we'll and de-
pendably made of splendid
washable fabrics.
THE KERR DRY GOOD
The Brinkley argus., 1917-12-21
Zent Neighborhood

,~. Since the snow everybody feels better and I think those on sick list are all up.
 The new manager for the next year on the Murphy & Legg Rice Ranch was out Tuesday looking over the farm. Says he is going to move soon. We did not learn his name.
 Mrs. E. C. Clifton made a bus mess trip to Brinkley Tuesday. Says there is lots of Santa ''
 Miss Margie Schmitt, one of our young ladies, is teaching school two miles south of Brink ley. It is a new school and on account of funds being low after building the school house, they couldn't fence the school The committee decided to give a box supper in order to fence the school. How surprised they were at the collection made S27.75 MT. Brown, the clever merchant of Brinkley, showed great interest toward the school which am sure they appreciat- ed.
 Ihave heard several say that they had their dollar ready for the Red Cross Society when the solicitor comes to call.
 Mr. and Mrs. Gus Schmitt spent the day with her brother, E. c. Clifton and family Mon- day.
 Willie and Henry Fortner, nephews of MT. and Mrs. M. A. | Haynes, visited them Saturday and Sunday.
 P. k. Anderson, merchant of this place, reports that he has sold 3 tons of sugar. Pretty good for this place.