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The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-18
THE SPONGE
EXCHANGE CIGAR
COMPANY NOW
OCCUPY THEIR
new FACTORY
Successful Parade
Today

The Industrial era for Tarpon
Springs which has been foretold in the
columns of The Leader for months
past, was fttingly launched by the
managers of the Sponge Exchange
Cigar company this morning when
they paraded the streets headed by
Smiths City band, followed by their
cigarmakers and other employees with
flags flying and automobiles filled with
citizens and strangers, from their old
place of business on Tarpon avenue,
next to the Leader office, to their COM
modious new factory building which
has just been finished for them on
Eagle street. The procession started
promptly at eight o'clock, and was
more than two blocks in length, illus
trating in a forcible manner it's i'm
portance to the city as the initial effort
of the work of the present board of
trade in inducing manufacturing con-
Germs to locate in this city where man.
ufacturing conditions cannot be i'm
proved upon This is the beginning
but efforts are under way which will
not only induce other manufacturers
of cigars to locate here, but industries
along other lines, until our city takes
commercial rank as one of the great
manufacturing and industrial cities Of
Florida
The new building of the Sponge Elk
change company is most commodi-
Gus 2-story building, specially design
ed and constructed for the cigar bus
mess, with ample floor space for pri-
vate office, the storage and care of I'M
ported tobacco in bales, with moisture
rooms, etc, on the first floor. The
building is fitted with elevator service
and special attention has been given
to sanitation, cleanliness and light.
The second floor, which will be used
exclusively as work room, is APP
preached either by elevator or stair.
way, and will comfortably accommo.
date more than 100 cigar makers and
their helpers, which it is predicted will
soon be steadily at work for the com.
pany. The product made by the com
pany, who have been engaged II
cramped quarters for the past year
has already obtained q wide range Of
popularity, so much so that the fac
tory is at present seriously behinc
with orders. This state of affairs
however, will now speedily be RENE.
died as fast as cigarmakers can be OBJ
tanned. Tables, or work-benches fol
Nthirtytwo cigarmakers, who immedi
CONTINUED on page 20
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-18
GREEK COMMUNITY URGING
OUR CONGRESSMAN TO FIND
WAY TO GET FOOD TO THEIR
NEEDY FAMILIES IN GREECE

furnishing their families with food.
Kindly wire reply.
George Emmanuel"
Congressman Drane replied to the
above telegram to the effect that ne
would have money transferred from
Greeks in Tarpon Springs to their
families in Greece.
AS the Greeks in Tarpon Springs
have been lavish in the amount OF
money sent to their families in Greece
and as you can't buy food there re-
CARELESS Of price the following tee
gram was sent yesterday, asking that
-four be landed on The islal7d fo9 ths
Greeks cant eat money:
'sTarpon Springs, Fla, 2-prI 16.
hon. H. Diane, yssshislg tofs ii eS:s
Thanks for your kind reply but we
beg to say that we have been able TO
wire money to Aegina and they are
amply supplied with money but what
we want is that you request our Am
erican ambassador at Athens to get a
permit from French British fleet to
land five hundred sacks of flour at Ae-
gina. Our families there are living
entirely on vegetables and a great
many of them are dying. Tarpon
Greeks will send you check for a
thousand dollars or more to pay for
the flour. Please, in the name of hui
mainly, request the state department
to send relief and many women and
children will be indebted to you for
all the days to come.
George M. Emmanuel"
In reply to this telegram Congress
man Drane wired as follows yester-
day:
Washington, d. c., April II.
Mr.. George Emmanuel,
"Tarpon Springs, Fla.
Message received late last night;
visited state department this morning
and am informed department will COM
municate with London today seeking
to get permission from English and
French governments to raise the
blockade and allow supplies delivered
to island of Aegina, Greece; state de-
partment in sympathy but doubts
whether it can accomplish results by
permission or whether supplies
described can be obtained in Athens;
am communicating with American
in Athens for information; il
will possibly be two or three weeks be-
fore final decision can be received from
Europe regarding transportation.
please write and assure me that
persons at Tarpon Springs, Fla, de-
string this service are bona fide ma
turalized American citizens. This is
important. ! know it is true but wish
for assurance for record.
III. J. Drane, M. c."
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-18
Socialists, Peace Propaganda.

Copenhagen, (via London), April II.
"A largely attended socialist peace
meeting for women today was adj
dressed by M. Staining, a socialist,
and minister without portfolio, who
was selected by the German socialists
as an intermediary for the transmits
sion of telegraphic peace overtures to
the Russian socialists. M. Staining in
his speech denied that a separate
peace between Russia and Germany
was the aim of either the German or
Danish socialists. All their efforts
were directed, he said to a general
world peace on basis which would
prevent wars in the future.
M. Staining declared that the warn
ings being circulated against the al
legged plan of the German socialists to
negotiate a separate peace with Rus
Isia-a plan which was non-existent.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-18
ALLIED AIRPLANES SUCCESS
FULLY BOMB CITY OF FREE
BURG, GERMANY

London, April IA British admir-
atty statement issued tonight says:
Consequence of German submarine
attacks on British hospital ships, in
direct and fragrant contravention OF
The Hague convention, large squad
ron of British and French airplanes
carried out reprisal bombardment of
the town of Freiburg Saturday. Many
bombs were dropped with good results.
Despite large number of airfghts
with hostile airplanes, all our MAJ
chimes except three returned safely"
The French troops in the depart
ments of the Aisne and the Marine
have delivered a violent infantry at
tack against the Germans over front
of twenty-five miles and made import
ant gains and captured more than 10,-
900 prisoners and large quantities of
war material.
The battle took place between Sois-
sons and Rheims, and over a distance
of sixteen and one-half miles, from
scissors to Craonne, the entire Ger
man first line positions fell into the
hands of General Neville's forces,
while east of Craonne second line
German position south of Juvincourt
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-18

Washington, April 17.-Warning Of
the probable presence of German
submarine off the Atlantic coast was
sent broadcast to all ships of the navy
today following the report that a tor
pedo had been fired across the bow
Of the United States destroyer Smith
at an early hour this morning. No
further word came from the Smith
beyond that announced earlier in the
day by the navy department as fol-
lows:
Reported by Fire Island lightship
and naval stations at Boston and New
York that at $3.50 a. m. on the 18th,
an enemy submarine was sighted by
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-18
RELIEF MAY BE
SECURED FOR
SMALL FLORIDA
PUBLISHERS

We have been puzZling our brains
toafnd some means of relief from the
awful squeezing the jobbers are apply
ing to the small publishers in Florida
and have found that there is a way
to get from under this unfair pres
sure. If the publishers of Florida will
form an organization and cut out the
jobbers entirely, buying in large guam
titles direct from the mills and having
shipped to our own distributing CEN
ter, l believe that big reduction in
prices will be secured. We will be
glad to join in any move which prom
ises relief.
Read the following letters:
The Star Gazette
Elmira, N. Y.
April 13, 1917.
L. L. Lucas,
The Evening Leader,
Tarpon Springs, Fla.
My dear Mr.. Lucas:
In replying to your letter of the
9th | should say that the New York
Press association, in cooperation witt
the National Editorial association
has been able to obtain a carload OF
paper through the Federal Trade com.
Confined on page four.)
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-18
THE SOUTH PLEDGES ITSELF TO
AGRICULTURAL PREPAREDNESS

spread and that formal meetings and
speeches are followed by informal con-
ferences among farmers to settle on
some one definite thing to begin on at
once. That the south can produce
much more food than it has been do
ing has been for some years cardinal
principle among agricultural leaders,
but the war has brought this truth
home to the people. They are now de-
termined to proudce not only enough
food for their own wants, but sur
plus to aid in meeting the situation.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-18
ARMY AND NAVY
RECRUITING SERVICE

Washington, April 17.-Recruiting
for the Regular army IS yielding more
than enough men to form regiment
every day. The daily average is 1,434,
while only 1900 are required for reg
iment.
The enIistments in the navy up to
Monday plight bring the active force
to 1886, The authorization is only
$1,000, but officials expect congress to
authorize 10000.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-18

Washington, D. c., April 1s.-Be-
levers in agricultural preparedness
are signing in large numbers through
out the south pledge binding the
signer to do his part to increase the
food supply of the country in order to
provide for the needs of our army and
our allies. The pledge originated at
the Memphis conferences conducted by
Carl Vrooman, the assistant secretary
of agriculture. 1t reads as follows:
I'm view of the pressing military ne
cessity of increasing the food produc-
ton of the South and the nation so as
to release food for our army and our
allies in our common struggle against
Prussian autocracy and militarism, ]
hereby pledge myself to do my bit as
follows:
Will
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-18
WHAT BECAME
Of PARKER !?
(By Maurice Hageman.)
Cast of Characters.

Fred Parker, wholesale dry goods
merchant ... Adelbert Wallis
William Terrence, his partner -.
.................. Willard Cause
jeremiah GROWER, a retired busi-
ness man ...... Lyman Hoadley
James Jones ........ Gilbert Wrenn
Mr.. Harrison, capitalist ......
................ George Edwards
DR.. Rogers 1905. Raymond Boyer
Police Sergeant Ripley ....
.............. Laudius Thompson
Otto, waiter .... Thomas Craig
Vivian, Parker's wife ........
...,............ Dorothy Whitney
Mildred Green, her maiden aunt.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Helen Petersen
Hebe, Growers niece .......
............. Lula Belle McCarroll
Cora, maid at Parker.s !. Ruth Smith
Act I. Parker's cottage at Tarpon
Springs.
Act II. Lawn in front of Hotel Linn
at Anclote. l
Act II. Fred Parker's room at
Hotel Linn.
Act w. Same as Act III.
This show will be given at the high
school auditorium next Friday night
for the benefit Of the school. It will
be one of the best amateur performs
.ances ever seen here as no pains have
been spared to make it as near perfect
as possible.
The cast OF characters is guarantee
that it will make you howl with de-
light, and the price, well, it's too small
to mention now. Don't fail to be there.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-18

The pistons are stationary on a gas
cline engine invented by a Frenchman,
the cylinders moving up and down
along, them.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-18

A Kansas City woman is the pat
entee of a rocking chair in the arms
and seat of which are boxes to hold
sewing materials.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-18

Peru has begun to manufacture it's
own Portland cement, which it here
tofore imported from Europe and the
United States.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-18

Interchangeable attachments that
enable it to be worn in seven differ
ent ways accompany watch that has
been patented.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-18

pies of Russia, that Russia is no long
er forced to fight for her defense and
for the freedom of her peoples, it can.
in view Of the conformity of the aims
of the governments of the allies and
the Russian provisional government,
not be difficult to find a way towards
an understanding
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-18

On Monday last prominent Greeks
of Tarpon Springs sent the following
telegram to Congressman H. j. Drane
"Tarpon Springs, Fla, April 16.
"Hon. HI. Drane,
House of Representatives,
'STaShinoton ID C..
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-18
Washington, D. C.

Greek residents of Tarpon Springs,
citizens Of the United States, whose
families in the island of Aegina,
Greece, send letters saying they are
starving to death, and we respectfully
beg you to ask the intervention of the
state department in some way to re-
ieve the situation. Greeks in Tarpon
Spring AR syilling to send money to
the state department for purpose Of
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-18
"(Name) .................,
"(Address)

Reports from the south indicate that
the enthusiasm for the work is wide
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-27
Brought Here for burial.

The remains of Mrs. James
Brydon, who passed away in Fran
ces, Sask., Canada, last December
were brought to DEBORAH last Thurs
day and inferred in the family lot
in Phelps cemetery. She was the
daughter Of the Late II. r.. Scott and
wife and was born in Madison town.
ship forty-three years ago last Feb
ruary. For the past nineteen years
her home had been in Canada. She
is survived by her husband and two
children, son and daughter, and
two brothers and three sisters. They
are Sampson Scott, DEBORAH; Ed
ward, Oregon City, Oregon; Miner
va Chicago; Mrs. Brown, Canada,
and Mrs. Shepherd, Oregon City,
Oregon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-27
Warming to California Girls.

We just want to give a little bit
of warning to the fair ones of Cali
fornia, particularly of Los Angeles,
for two dashilg young bachelors
from DEBORAH are headed that way.
We refer to Prof. G. III. Valdez and
Atty. M. A. Harmon, who departed
Monday over the Rock Island for
the sandy beaches of Los Angeles.
Each had pretty pink bathing suit
made for the occasion and they left
with the determination of having a
real vacation of say month or
more. We disliked to see these kids
going on such long trip unchaper-
oned, but they tod us that they felt
perfectly confident, and as long as
they hadn't been caught in any fem
mime net in this vicinity they
thought they could run the gauntlet
ON the beach in sunny California.
Well here is wishing them the time
of their lives and we know they will
have it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-27
Free Attraction That pleased.

Last Thursday the people of De-
corah were treated to a free attrac-
ton on Wilnebago street, near the
Ben Bear store that was one of the
best seen here in years. Date Whit
tington, trick bicycle rider OF
Hoopeston, Illinois was the attrac-
ton, and the stunts he pulled off
made everybody sit up and take no
tice. He has been on the road for
twelve years, and nine years of that
time has been spent working the
streets, AID he didn't work the
people either, only for what they
wanted to give. His afternoon and
evening performances Melted him
about $25 in nickels and dimes, AID
the people gave willingly, because
they we're entertained in great shape.
Mr.. Wilmington tells us he practic-
ed on his different stunts for four
wears before he started on the road
We understand arrangements have
been made with him to return 10 De-
corah next month and give his per-
Torrance on the merchants bargai.A
day in July.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-27
Death of O. o. Hoyey.

o. o. Hovey, one of Winneshiek
county's pioneer farmers, and resi-
dent of Madison township, passed
away in Minneapolis at Fairview hos
pital on Tuesday, June 10, where he
had gone for treatment having been
ill for some time. The remains
were brought to DEBORAH Wednes-
day night. The deceased was born
in Valdres, Norway, March 10, 1853,
AID he came to this country in an
early day, and was pioneer of
Madison township. He was united
in marriage there to Anna Grimstad,
ald two sons were born to the union,
Ole and Albert. both of Madison
township, who survive. The wife and
mother passed away year ago last
February. He is also survived by
two grandchildren and three broth
ers, Gilbert, Of DEBORAH; o. p, of
Madison township, and X. O., of
Grafton, n. D. The deceased was
one of the highly respected and es.
teemed residents of this county, and
a man who was held in high regard
by all who ever had the pleasure Of
his acquaintance.
The funeral services were held
Friday afternoon from the home and
the Madison church. Rev. Jordahl
officiated and interment was in the
Madison cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-27
Monona's New Oil Sprinkler.

The city received Monday one of
the Austin Manufacturing Co. Oil
SNeader with heating attachment.
The machine is guaranteed to save
so per cent in oil over our previous
manner of oiling. A test of the ma
chine was had yesterday afternoon
on the three business blocks. Post
vile becomes a partner in the pur-
chase of the machine, the two towns,
under agreed regulations, using the
machine for oiling the public streets.
Mayor Meier and members of his
council we're present. -Monona
Leader.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-27
An Exciting Runaway.

Last Thursday afternoon a little
excitement was stirred up on Main
street when team belonging to
Gust Bakken, of Madison township,
made a spirited run from the vicin-
ity of Anderson Bros. barn east on
Main street. They we're hitched to
a. hog rack and were driven by Mr..
Bakken's son. The single tree was
jerked out and one tug became un-
hitched, and when in front of Rud
Bros. garage the tongue came down
and went into hole in the street,
and by the way there are several bad
holes on Main street that would
take more than a wagon tongue; at
any rate the tongue broke in two
and the stub went into the ground
and threw the wagon topsy turvy, 1t
striking an auto standing in front
of Musser's blacksmith shop, tearing
the fender off and tipped over, throw
ing the driver ten feet il the air,
and fortunately for him he lit right
side up with care on big pile Of
sand piled about six feet from the
edge of the creek He was not injur-
ed in the least. The team, after
breaking loose from the wagon ran
dowl across the Main street bridge
and into the lot formerly occupied by
1.-THE Conner lumber yard. Immediate
ly after the runaway Mr.. Bakken
lsoId one of the horses. f A4H
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-27
NJ e. Church Notes.

Sunday Services, 1880 A. M
"Our Patriotic Duty" An gopportu-
nifty will be given for mothers AID
fathers to present children for Bap-
tism as many were unable to be pres
eht last Sunday.
1880 p. M.-The Children's Ser
vice, which was postponed on ac-
count of the flood will be rendered
No pains will be spared to make this
attractive. Come and bring y!ur
friends.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-27
Thos Baxter Breaks Arm.

Thomas Baxter, Of SO Center
Pace, Dubuque, and well known in
Decorah, received a broken right
arm while cranking an automobile.
Mr.. Baxter is a travelling salesman
for the McFadden Office and Spice
Co. He was in Minnesota when the
accident occurred. He was brought
to Dubuque and is now at Mercy
hospital.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-27
Moved to Waterloo.

Paul Slack and family departed
Monday for Waterloo. where they
will make their future home. Mr..
Slack was for many years ianitor at
the high school building here, re-
signing couple Of weeks ago. They
have many friends here who will re-
greet to see them leave DEBORAH, but
all wish them luck and happiness in
their new home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-27
Gard of Thanks.

The undersigned wishes to extend
his most heartfelt thanks to the
many kind neighbors and friends
for their sympathy and assistance
during the illness and death of my
beloved mother, Mrs. Margaret
Gold. Also for the flowers and kind
assistance in arranging the details of
the funeral, and their many kindly
acts through our bereavement.
GEO. GOLD.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-27
Mrs. e. L. oofreen at Leroy.

A card from Mrs. e. L. Coffeen
tells us that she is now at Leroy,
Minnesota, where she will make her
home with her aged mother in her
declining years. Her daughter,
Miss Catherine will be with her dur
ing the summer vacation and in the
fall goes to Wellesley, where she is
enrolled, while Carl is a member OF
a Boys Camp in New Hampshire re-
gaining his health, so that he can
enter the service in September.
Waukon Republican.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-27
Attorney Nelson Will Speak.

City Attorney J. A. Nelson, of De-
corah, has been engaged to deliver
the Fourth of July grafton at a big
celebration to be given in Mable,
Mimi, this year. Mr., Nelson is a
speaker Of much ability and we dare
say the crowd will be weli entertain
ed by the versatile young attorney,
who has gained an enviable reputa-
tion as a public speaker duriag the
past few years.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-27
Gan Take Minors For Army.

The decision in Quebec that the
enlistment of minors is valid without
the consent Of parents will open uR
a wide field for recruiting, although
it is field that will be entered up
on with much natural reluctance.
Toronto Globe.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-27
Takes Position With Adams Seed Co

Rufus Cahill departed yesterday
for DEBORAH where he has accepted
a. position as bookkeeper for the
Adams Seed Company. Rufus is a
graduate Of Valdez College, Decorah,
which institution of learning usually
turns out young men fit to tight the
battles Of life Here is hoping Rufus
will make good.-Ossian Bee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-27
christian science Services.

Held in the Freeman building
Sunday 1O:45 A. M. Subject. Chris
tian Science" Sunday school IL Nj.
wednesday evening p. M.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-27
Congregational Church.

Subject next Sabbath morning,
1.-THE Bread of Life Contrasted with
the Bread of Hoover's Sunday food
day." to be followed by Communion
No evening service.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-27
New Combination Ambulance and
Hearse.

Saturday the DEBORAH Furniture
Co. received a new combination au-
tomobile ambulance and nearse. 1t Is
grey in color and is modern and up
to date in every respect.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-27
Advertised Letters.

The following unclaimed letters
remain at the DEBORAH postoftice:
Miss Ruth Johnson, Miss Clara
Hanson, Echo Hill Farm. -.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-27

Train for office service at Valdez
College, DEBORAH, Iowa. Thousands
of positions are vacant on account OF
the war. Sth grade graduates are
amply prepared to take the regular
commercial and shorthand courses.
Prepare now to fill position.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-06-27

Public Memorial services will be
held at the Odd Fellows hall on
Sunday July 1, at two o'clock.