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Deming graphic., 1917-12-07
Iris Contracts Some Fine Reels

Earl b. Dryden. of the Swanson &
Nolan Supply Co., Denver. was here
Tuesday and contracted with Man.
aeer Boyd Hawkins, of the Iris, for
a bunch of high grade films, starring
Petrova. Bill Hart. Charlie Chaplin
and such famous PLAYS as "Alimony,"
"Bcware of Strangers" "On Trial"
"Nc're Do Well" etc.
Deming graphic., 1917-12-07

DENIM. h.h school was defeated
b, the Agricultural College ia the re
turn football came PLAYED at La
trucc. The boys say turn
about Is fair play and uo hard feel
ir.~ exist
Deming graphic., 1917-12-07

H. the grammar school an Art
lrasur has been formed, whose pur-
rn-r l- iu encourage the upprccll
t'uu oi ar among the students ap1
O.. make the ,cuirl buldIu. NOR
d. "JciINc for them.
Deming graphic., 1917-12-07
HIGH SCHOOL
NOTE

Mis- Tusiln, one uf the teachers
Of the Spanish classes in the Gram
mar school Is >ick this week and "a
substitute Is taking her place until
her recovery
Deming graphic., 1917-12-07

We have completed almost u third
or the school term aud after our
hard work of the fall term we will
.lad to greet the Christina, holiday
which begun December u.
Deming graphic., 1917-12-07

The ria--c- Ju III, Lowell bmlcua.
lrGc been very much ,uugr>tcd. A.
urr~rur there are ~ ~eh"iar~ r
"nr room Three additional rooms
.r. roH bean. huil' 80 that thc-c
r.a--c- ,ou be- carried uu with lh,
greatest possible ciiIcicurv.
Deming graphic., 1917-12-07

Tmrty-tlye non-coms and enlist
ed men left last Monday 10 take
courses m ordinance schools at
Springfield, Mass, Rock Island lll-,
kcnosho, Wis, and Peoria. Ms.
t. +. Denison, chief secretary of
the Y. VI. &. A., says he will begin
the construction of the sixth build
ing in this camp at once. 1t will
be located Just west of the head.
quarters of the l3Gth field artillery
ll~t la +. A.
Mai Allen d Faulkner, of Oma-
ha, N.b., - here from H. sill, OKLA.
and vii be- assistant to the division
auaricma~icr, Lieutenant Colonel
joel a. Lee Mai. Faulkner wa,
camp qUarlcrma-ter 90 H. Sill and
Guaroma-icr aI thr state National
Guard ct Ncbra-ka tor many years
! W Foley, % noted speaker ami
writer arrived here TUESDAY and
viii speak 40 the different "Y' bu.d-
ma- and the two base hospital lr.
ine hi- STAY which win last until Tues
dn, of next week Mr.. Foley is uo.
Ted rs 20 hnmori-t u.J uu.r and d.
writer for .no SATURDAY. Even.
Deming graphic., 1917-12-07

GrapItc Want Ads bring results
Deming graphic., 1917-12-07
ACAMP
WCODY
T. CULLS

Thirty-tIye non-coms and enlist
ed men left last Monday To take
courses m ordinance schools at
Springfield, Mass, Rock Island llls,
kcnosho. Wis, and Peoria. Ms.
Deming graphic., 1917-12-07

Graphic Want-Ads work wonders
Deming graphic., 1917-12-07

l.. +. Denison, chief secretary OF
the Y. VI. e. A., says he will begin
the construction of the sixth build
ing in this camp at once. Ii will
be located Just west of the head.
quarters of the l2Gth field artillery
ll-t la +. A.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-06

picture, was wrlltea by himself ana
presents typical Fairbanks sunshine
philosophy and humor. President OF
the Douglas Fairbanks Film Company,
he has proved himse'foto be a capable
business. executive and an appreciative
employer. Immediately upon becoming
the head of his own company several
months ago, Mr.. Fairbanks established
a new idea in the way OF services and
recompense. After carefully selecting
a prospective employee he establishes
a salary never before attained by the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-06
MOT0RiST

Actor. athlete. PHOTOGRAPHER, author,
president Of p business organizations,
mountain climber, hunter, motorist,
cowboy, explorer and humorist-these
are the accomplishments, vacations and
titles OF ID uglas Fairbanks, the most
versatile nephew OF Uncle Sam. Pro
ncient In each calling, the energetic
Douglas has distinguished himself IN
many different ways since first he saw
the light Of day thirty-four years ago.
Al an actor his achievements are too
well known In both theatricals and mo-
don pictures to repeat here. In tho
held Of athletics be has entered many
contests and has countless medals to
show for It. As an all round amateur
athlete and gymnast he has frequently
distinguished himself. Even during
these days when the motion picture
demands much Of his time, he constant
~ keeps in the pink of condition, for
which purpose he has enlisted the serv-
ices of two trainers. On the screen
the result of his athletic activities are
often evidenced in surprising feats that
no other actor would dare. to. attempt. |
1.-The philosophic and humorous writ |
ings OF Douglas Fairbanks have attract |
FL wide attention. His latest book, |
laugh and Live" has met with tre-
nentions popularity, and various photo |
p3ays; la which he has appeared with |
.katticular success are from his pen.
Down to Earth" his newest Aircraft |
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-06

costumes ever bchcld on the native
stage. having been fitted out sby 4 wei
meaning but misguided wardrobe mi.s
tress in odds and ends of ancient, mod
ern and medieval garb." So successful
ly did his costumes affect the players
who happened to be On the stage when
ever he made his entrance, that he was
released without any visible signs OF
pain when another opportunity was az
forded him. On the stage Douglas Fair
banks soon attracted attention. howev-
ef. his individuality was a. revelation,
and this samesindiYjduality has made
hin undoubtedly the most popular male
star in motion pictures. Despite his
many other accomplishments, however,
Douglas Fairbanks is primarily amen
tertainer. typical American-and .
Devoted father and husband.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-06

tied that he had decided for himself
where his future activities would hold
stage work Douglas recently said: "In
my first characterization and in that Of
Florio In The Dukes Jester which
followed. failed to make any percepti-
bic dent In che classic drama, but I
probably wore the most astonishing
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-06

average person. Prior to his associa-
ton with theatricals he had Travelled
extensively in various different capaci-
ties. Science, mining, law and even the
ministry were studied by Douglas at
time when his ambitions were not clear
in his own mind.
When finally he made up hts mind
that he would become IN actor he real
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-06

applicant and bids him Hve up to the
salary. The results obtained through
this unique plan is Immediately appar-
emit and has worked out most success
fully.
Photography has always been one Of
Douglas pet hobbies, and his den con-
tains many artistic accomplishments in
this line. Hunting big game, explor-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-06
DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS FILM Co.

ing wild regions and mount:itu climbing
have all been practiced by the famous
fiim actor on many occasions. The del
icate art of broncho busting and lariat
twirling he has completely mastered.
and there are very few things about an
automobile that he does not know.
The many different achievements OF
Douglas Fairbanks arc due partly to
his continuous, effort to conquer new
feldS and his surprising energy and
persistency. Through his variegated
career the popular Fairbanks has en-
countered conditions In many different
walks Of life which have given him the
opportunity to become proficient ia a
greater variety OF ca1lings than the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-24
WOMEN'S TASTES ARE BECOMING MORE
.r EXTRAVAGANT, SAYS YOUTH OF TULSA

sides OF the goblet as the dispenser
stirred the ingredients and the drink
was placed before the customer.
deep-drawn sigh escaped the
youth as he swallowed the liquid with
but single gulp, and after inhaling
long breath OF smoke-laden ozone,
he deftly flipped the glowing end Of
his cigaret against the trouser leg of
sedate-appearing individual who was
perusing the columns of a morning
paper
Just as dexterously he drew pack
age from the pistol pocket. threw n
fresh cigaret to his mouth, applied a
flafing match to the end. puffed a
time or two and leaned nochalantly
against the syrup besmeared counter
Say. buddy" he flung at the dis
penser. Il had very remarkable time
last evening"
THAT so?" queried the soda jerker.
as he vigorously rubbed a glass until
II shone.
rs that so?" he shrlled. well.
Just hear me enunclate. l was out In
high-grade society last evening. /
was. fer fack.'
"Thasso?" the massager of the
glassware wanted to know.
"Yeh." he of the cigaret replied,
as knowing smile smeared itself over
his facial arrangement. "Yeh, in
deed. l should say II is so.'
A Keen Chicken.
"a keen chicken, / reckon" and
the dispenser maintained his interrog-
ative attitude.
plumb keen, George. m boy, plumb
Keen was the rejolnder as the social
wonder allowed he would have an
other coke
"Do ] know err" the dispenser
sought to learn. as he slapped the
glass upon the marble.
Nav. nav, fren'," he was in
formed. This gel steps ont only in
tn best o. society and -only makes
dates with us guys that know how to
entertain"
Jaw, we'll" mumbled the other, 81
amt ever seen you takin' any medals
for bein' tn swell entertainer while
| wuz in tn vicinity. | wouldn't be
bit surprised II / hadn't been out
see 'er myself a time or two"
Jaw. ! guess not" the social lion
heaved back at the youth garbed in
white. "She amt been in town very
long n besides she's pretty parucu-
lar"
"Oh, y en- have 'er. got all the
gals l can entertain anyway" the dis
penser replied as he "bummed' n
cigaret. What did y do las night?"
he wanted to know after the cigaret
was lighted.
1--WE jes' went to couple of shows.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-24
INDIVIDUALITY IN CAR
DESIRE OF MOVIE ACTORS
riety I'm Body Shapes; Hupmo-
bile Popular.

There Is probably no class OF buy
ers which are so particular about the
style and mechanism OF their motor
cars as the moving picture actors and
actresses. In all the centers where
the moving picture stars congregate
one sees large variety of body styles
and cars Of various colors.
This desire for individuality OF mo-
tor cars caused movie stars to make n
varied selection of makes as well as
body styles. One of the leading New
York publications making speciality
OF the amusement world made n can
vass Of the recent motor car buyers
from the moving picture fields which
are located at present in or near New
York CITY.
or the sales made this spring the
desire for variety and individuality
was shown in the fact that A differ
ent makes OF cars have been chosen
for the summer automobile work of
the movie stars. II was remarkable,
therefore, that the Hupmobile lead
the list of the "A makes, and leading
In popularity such cars as the Pack
ard which was second, Hudson.
third. Peerless. fourth. and Pierce
Arrow. fifth.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-24
CADILLAC EIGHT FOOLS
Willy FARMER EASILY
Test Machine Goes Thru Mud.
hole Trap Where Many
Cars Are Mired.

The crew of the twenty four-hour
cadillac Eight, which the Detroit fac
tory keeps on the road in q continu-
Gus test, had an experience recently
which filled their hearts with delight
An enterprising farmer near De-
trolt was seized with the idea Of
creating college education fund for
his boys Motorists were to be the
unwilling tho helpless contributors.
The farmer saw several score of them
pass his place every day.
Just around bend in the road was
yellow-clay mudhole. At the curve
he placed n "slow down sign, pro-
vided himself with a suitable towing
rope. and waited.
An approaching automobile would
reduce its speed to three or four
miles an hour, turn the bend, slough
down into mud that reached to the
hub caps, and be done. Then the
farmer would appear, and for a mod
est consideration-up to s25-would
have his team pull out the mired ma
chine.
One day desirable-looking car ap-
peared up the road. II was the "a
hour Cadillac, but the farmer didn't
know that. He drove his team down
thru the orchard. to be ready when
help was needed.
The Cadillac slowed down at the
sign. entered the yellow splotch In
the road, sank to the hubs, as per
schedule. But 1t didn't stop. II
merely hesitated, moved on thru the
mud to soliS ground, and was gone
about its business. The farmer
slowly drove his Percherons back to
the barn.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-24
Strange DOings.

The increased demand for women
munition workers. and for women
workers of all kinds, had resulted In
the arrival in London, for the pur-
pose of engaging in domestic service,
of a girl from the west of Ireland.
She was cordially received, and thus
she wrote home:
TITS a strange place I'm coming to-
surely; cabs without horses and the
lady of the house playing the pianner
wild her feet, and talkin' toAherself
perpetual down a candlestick in the
hall ."-Agonaut.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-24
Being a Narrative Relating the
Substance of a Conversation
Overheard in an Uptown
Cigaret Emporium.

He looked IS, altho he may have
hair. who stomped boisterously into
an uptown shop operated for the pur-
pose of selling necessary material to
smoking public and dispensing soft
drinks to a thirsty populace, putting
diligently upon factory reconstructed
cigaret and craving a draught Of
coke"
With considerable gusto. that may
have been necessary, but seemed a
wee bit superfluous to those afflicted
with a bum nervous system and de-
sire for quiet. he approached the soda
fountain. shrilly commanding the lin
en-bedecked youth behind the bar to
fix him up coke" There was a
clatter of glasses. n hiss Of carbonated
water, the ring of a spoon against the
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-06-23
Tea Given by Mrs. Stevens
Financial and Social Success

Cne of the most charming affairs
taking place in Lakeland for long
time was TeTaT given by Mrs. l. V.
Ste, ems at her home on Lake Nor
tor yesterday afternoon. The affair
was given for the Red Cross Unit of
all Saints Episcopal church and was
a success financially as we'll as So
cia;iy
The decorations showed the taste
of an artist, the color note of red
predominating An attractive fea-
ture of the decorations was large
block of ice in which was frozen the
Red Cross emblem, Bright red flow
,ers We're used in profusion In vases
and on the punch table. At the lat
ter four young ladies served, Miss
Nell Coleman, Mrs. Thos. Hatcher,
Mrs Carl Kern and Mrs. w. s.
Moore. Cakes, tied with red, white
and blue ribbons, were passed in
brown baskets Music during the af-
tcrnoon was enjoyed, and the hours
sred all too quickly for the guests,
about fifty of whom had the pleas
ure of enjoying Mrs. Stevens gra-
cious hospitality and at the same
time aiding this SPLENDID cause.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-06-23
DR.. SYLVESTER
WRIT[S OF war
ACTIVITY IN bjSTON

DR.. S. A. Sylvester. who is visiting
his family in Boston, writes us the
following interesting letter:
Newton Centre. Mass, June 20, 1917.
Lakeland Evening Telegram.
Lakeland, Fla.
Dear Editor:
Thanks for forwarding your paper
which l read daily with interest and
am especially pleased with your
reports of patriotism. road develop
ment, commendable aggression Of
our Chamber of Commerce, and in
the issue just received that rain fin
ally has fallen, relieving the drOuth
probably the Governor supplicateO,
We could have shared our rain
with you the last two months for it
has rained here constantly and since
my arrival. June first, there has been
but one or two days without showers.
1t is pouring now temperature
around fifty even midday. all vegeta-
ton backward, low lands afioat.
planting delayed seed rotting in the
ground. farmers gloomy.
Here in Boston as everywhere war
dominates everything, registration,
enlisting subscription. McAdoo in
Fanuel Hall, rocking the cradle Of
liberty French generals directing
trench digging, commissions from all
war countries fill Boston aiding in
the preparation of troops, urging
haste and help for the starving mil
lions.
Five thousand Boy Scouts in Har
ward Stadium organize for efficiency
Troops in our streets, squares. trains
drilling; rife, machine gun, artillery
practice, war ships in the harbor.
Navy Yard teeming with life like a
bee hive with every variety of uni
form, recruits arriving, mustered in.
the part clasp the return of loved
ones to their lonely homes to strug-
gle for the cause, feed and clothe
the helpless even with their last
dollar and loaf.
Doctors, surgeons. nurses, ambu-
lance corps, hospital supplies, al
ready in France. others on the way
and more in preparation. Each ship
departing with her precious freight
adds new forebodng as the blood
crazed Kaiser ruthlessly seeks tC
sink even the samaritan ship ladeI
with relief for the dying anguish OF
his massacred victims, innocent
women and children, and as friend,
waive their parting as the shil
steams out of Boston HarbOr soOl
due at the danger zone ii brings thu
war close to our homes and we real
ize that we must throw every re
source into this gigantic struggle i'm
mediately or stand chance of hay
ing the scOurage of Prussianism il
our one land
am looking forward with pleas
ure to my return to dear Lakelan,
shortly to devote every energy to al,
our country i'm its hour of need.
S. A. SYLVESTER.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-06-23
NJ. M. Club Pleasantly
Entertained


Mrs. Pike Adair was the hostess
to the NJ, M Cub of the Eastern
Star at her home overlooking Lake
Wire yesterday afternoon
The rooms and porch were dero-
rated with potted plants and bloom
ing flowers, and it was a delight
full afternoon, indeed. that the guests
spent mid these pleasant surround
ings. The members spent the after
room working on comfort bag,
which is later to be sent to Mr.
Zerney Barnes, who has enlisted in
the navy.
Refreshments of strawberry punch
was served later in the afternoon
The following ladies were present on
this occasion; Mrs. J M Keen,
Mrs. Duggan, Mrs. Beebee. Mrs. Nc
Mullen. Mrs. CornelisOn, Mrs. Moy-
er, Mrs. Hinckley, Mrs. Wider, Mrs.
Granger. Misses Daisy Williams, Por-
tia Patterson, Marguerite and Ewin
Adair and Lola Trammell
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-06-23
HOME GUARD TO
Be ORGANIZED
: :! N }A!A y'{} }EYyEE|'f';; yE :.
FOR MEMBERSHIP

Tonight at 500 o'clock, at the band
stand. there will be a meeting of all
interested in the formation of a COM
pany of Home Guards Capt. Yancey
Carter. who has taken much interest
in this matter, will make an address,
and there probably will .be talks by
others.
The following persons have ex-
pressed their desire for such an or
ganization and pledged themselves to
attend the meeting tonight:
A. H. Lane, l.. b. Anderson. c. G.
Cobb. w. f. Combs. B. NJ Guthrie,
+. f. Smith, G. l.. Palmer, ID. O.
Rogers, Samuel F. Smith, G. w. Phil
lips, Jos. LeVay, z. A. Leggitt, Har-
old Gatlin. H. ]. Johnson, W. H. Rick
etson, c. |. Stacy. |. w. Jackson, c..
w. Jaeger, j. G. Newson, NJ. F. Heth-
erington. w. L. King. Geo. P. Brant-
ley, r. DeKOven, J. d. Tullar, J. w.
Layton, r. NJ. Marler, Dick Richards,
w. f. Butler, F. ID. Bryan, w. H. Ott
l.. w. Bates. Jr. r. b. Child ]. F.
Wilson. G. +. Todd. r. E. Lufsey
O. NJ. Eaton. A. G. Armistead, nj. L.
Bradley. l.. c. Lee. A. S. Keith, Wal
ter Wilson. L. c. Flanagan, A. H.
Robertson, c. White, II. G. Shook, r.
+. Holland, G. w. Minis. A. Logan.
j. l.. Skipper, G. Green Jos. LeVay.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-06-23

Mrs. j. ID. Lowell writes from
Gainesville that she and Miss Gladys
are attending the Summer school at
the University, and both will leave in
August for Philadelphia. for a short
visit with relatives. Mrs. Lowell
writes: This University is a great
thing for Florida Few realize how
splendid it is. The professors are so
wei equipped for their work"
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-06-23

newcomer to Lakeland is little
3ernice Nickerson, Of bingham,
q who recently came to make
md her home, and who is no
greatly missed by her school
in her old home town, as she
received a large package bear
letter from each of her twenty
classmates Little Miss Nick
is nine years of age and lives
Olive street. She was in the
grade and is very proud of the
remembrance Of her former
friends received her in her
outhern home.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-06-23
Music Recital


Mrs. Hilda Peterman's music class
gave a recital yesterday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. c. w Love, which
was most delightful affair. After
the program, Mrs. Love, assisted by
hor attractive young daughter, Miss
Elizabeth. served delicious refresh
ments.
The following program was given:
II Dorm Marie Flood.
(al Spring Breezes es-Parlow, CD
Polka -Parlow Evelyn Owens.
Touch Me-Not Bugbee Neville
Moncrief.
(al Pretty Butterfies-Fink; tb)
Ilumptv Dumpty-Fink Elizabeth
Duet Little Boys and Girls Spald'
iug-Eyelyn Owens and Efiie
Pritchett.
"a, Polonaise -Englemann; tb)
Military March Bartell - Frances
Stanley.
Spring -Mendelsshon - Ger,
aldine Ellis.
Duet, BY the Woodland Stream
Fink-Frances Stanley and Mrs. Pet
ermann.
Trio Streabog-Mrs Peter
mann. Elizabeth Love, and Geraldine
Ellis
Marche -Kowaski-Ger
aldine Ellis.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-06-23

i. and Mrs. ]. P. Murdaugh and
children, J. r., Jr., and Miss Hell
eft in their machine the first OF
week for Bennettville, S. c., to
Mr.. Murdaugh's mother for a
+ time. Mr.. Murdaugh was con-
to the once so closely during
.ush Of the taxpayers and they
the trip In the car in order to
ut of doors all the way. Their
I friends wish them a pleasant
ion, Barlow Record.
r. ,A s4-E
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-06-23

Irs. Hilda Peterman expects to
e next week for Valdosta, Allan
nd other points in Georgia. where
will spend the sumner with rel
ss. In case she finds a good
ling for q music class it is prob
that she may not return to Lake
!. which her many friends will
tly regret to learn.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-06-23

FRY Taylor leaves tomorrow for
ellington, d. c., to accept a posi-
as stenographer in the office OF
or Park Trammell. Harry was
ted to the law bar a couple OF
ago and during the past year
4 ,een a member of the firm of
u & Taylor and built up a splen-
ractice. His many friends re-
hat his new business takes him
away from home but wish
much success wherever he may
3artow Record.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-06-23

On. John s. Howard, County
missioner from the Winter Hav-
sistrict, and County Clerk Jas. A.
b son passed through Lakeland to-
AZ en- route to Cincinnati, where
: 60 to make the final arrange
:s connected with the sale and
{ cry Of the road bonds recently
III by the Winter Haven district.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-06-23

Ir. and Mrs. Bert E. Belts and
ng son left today for Chicago,
re they will spend the next two
.hree weeks. 1t is possible that
Belts and her son may spend
summer there, but this has not
/ fully decided on Mr.. Belts
return in about two weeks.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-06-23
BIG DAY

There will be a big day with the
Mems Bible Glass at the First Meth
odist Sunday school tomorrow Men
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-06-23

:. and Mrs. F. j. Julian and
will leave Monday for an ex-
ID summer trip, returning to
land In the easrly fall. They
go first to California, where
will visit Mr.. Julians rela-
and will later spend some time
Mrs. Jdlian's family in Canada
are looking forward to Il most
ant trip.