davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-17
HIGH PRICES
ARE REALIZED.
BY GROWERS
IN FLORIDA

Sarasota, April 16.-Bee Ridge, a
suburb of Sarasota, has the distinction
of sending out of the state the first
carload of Irish potatoes in barrel lots.
The potatoes were raised by Messrs.
j. H. Macintosh, Tom Albritton and
T. C. Stockett. The car was shipped
to Pittsburgh, and as the market price
for the tubers there is $19 per barrel,
the shippers expect to realize a hand
some profit from the same. This car
load went north last Thursday, and
on Friday, they sent another carload
to the same city.
]. A. Ingram. another grower of the
same district, has been sending his
tubers to New Orleans, and has been
realizing handsomely on the ship
ments. These potatoes have all been
planted since the freeze of February,
which shows to some extent the won
derful fertility of the soil of this part
of Manatee county. Potatoes were
up about six inches the night of the
first freeze, but on the morning after
there was not vine seen that did not
die. Some of the farmers covered
their fields with dirt and saved their
crops that way, but the majority of
them did not, with the result that they
were all killed to the ground. Quite
a few thought that it would mean re-
planting, but others persuaded them to
let them alone and they would, put
forth new vines and make potatoes. In
just six weeks from the night of frost
the potatoes were being shipped north,
and that, too, in carload lots. Hastings
will be the next district to ship pota-
toes in carload lots but when that time
comes the prices will have dropped to
a considerably lower selling price, with
the results that the growers in Man
aztec county will have had the cream
of the big prices that have been paid,
which will net them considerably better
than $3.50 an acre, after all expenses
are paid.
A telegram was received by one of
the growers here from a commission
house in New York that there had not
been any shipments received there in
barrel lots up to and including Satur-
day, and that the selling prices were
in excess of $19 per barrel. Quite a
lot of the tubers had gone north by
express, but none had gone forth until
Thursday of last week in carload lots.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-17

The Sponge Exchange Cigar COM
pany will resume the manufacture Of
their popular brands of cigars tomor-
row at their new factory with about
forty cigarmakers at work.
4 It was expected to be ready to re-
sumo operations on Monday, but it was
found impossible to do so, and the OPP
ening day has now been set for We'd
nesday.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-17

House Military Committee Favors
Volunteer Plan.
Washington, April 16.-Test votes
in the house military committee today
disclosed the fact that the majority
of the committee favor some way of
including volunteers in the general
army bill. President Wilson and the
administration is standing solidly be-
hind selective conscription.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-17

For painting and oiling floors a New
York inventor has patented a fountain
brush mounted on small wheels.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-17

A French inventors motor for small
boats is driven by explosions of mix
ture of hydrogen and oxygen.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-17
Approves Scheme to Build Wooden
Vessels.

London, April 16.-Admiral Sir
John R. Jellicoe, former commander Of
the British grand fleet and now first
sea lord, today informed the Associat-
Jed Press that the most useful contri-
button the United States can make to
the war against the German subma-
rines is that of small sea craft. He
said that anything and everything
from destroyers to tugs is needed and
can be used effectively. He said that
the possibility of submarines operat-
ing on the American coast was almost
negligible. He also said that England
and her allies require all the wheat
they can obtain from America and
Canada.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-17

Washington, April 16.-Great en-
thusiasm was aroused by the speech of
Ambassador Jusserand of France, who
praised President Wilson and said he
expected soon to see the American
Flag in France. He declared that
when the war is over and victory won
I'VE shall see the United States of
the Liberal World"
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-17

Washington, April 16.-Secretary of
Agriculture Houston today called upon
the farmers of the spring wheat belt,
especially the states of North and
South Dakota, Minnesota, Washing
ton, Montana and Idaho, to plant more
wheat Immediately to make up for the
Iserious shortage threatened by the I'M
promising condition of the winter
wheat crop.
Canada Places Wheat and Flour on
the Free List.
Ottawa, Ont, April 16.-The gov
eminent has placed wheat, -four and
Semolina on the free list, thus opening
the United States markets to Canada
and Canadian markets to the United
States in those products.
Under the reciprocal. clause of the
American tariff, the United States will
admit free wheat and wheat products
of any country which admits American
wheat free. The duties removed by
the order are TO cents per bushel on
wheat and 45 cents per barrel on flour.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-17

Washington, April 16.-Maior Gen
|eral Leonard Wood, ranking officer of
the arny's active list, Colonel R. E. T..
Niche, Rear Admiral Fletcher of the
navy, Third Assistant Secretary Of
State Breckenridge Long were ao-
pointed today by President Wilson on
the committee to officially receive and
welcome the distinguished members Of
the British and French war commits
sion which is on its way to Washing
ton, headed by British Foreign Minis
ter Balfour. 1t is believed that both
the British and French commissions
will be in Washington this week, prob
ably Thursday.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-04-17

Navy Gaining 1000 Recruits Daily.
Washington, April 16.--The navy is
gaining recruits at the rate of morc
than 1000 daily. Officials are greatly
pleased with the appearance and char
acter of the men.
Putnam patriot., 1917-01-05
URGES USE or BOOMERANG
Collector Of Australian Weapons De
ciays That Throwing Of lmnle-
nent Is Healthfuf SporI.

collection of native Australian
weapons. including six boomerangs. is
exhibited by Joseph d. Burrell in
Pittsburgh.
This collection includes articles
which the natives use for defense and
in rellg Gus ceremonies.
Mr.. Birrell advocates the use of the
boomerang as healthful sport.
The boomerang is thrown overland.
Grasping the small end in his right
hand, the man moves his hand back
ward rs far as he can over the Shout
der. Then he brings 1T forward with
all the force possible, letting the
boomerang slip from his grasp when
his hand is well forward in front.
Mr.. Birrell says throwing the BOOM
erang is more of knack than a sci
ence 1t may be learned by any Amer
lean or European who gives the time
and patience for practice. However,
only native Australians acquire
marked ability in making the boomer
ang turn exactly where they wish.
The natives are not averse to using
the boomerang as an American police
man uses his night stick. The native
has the advantage over the cop He
can deal an effective blow without be-
ing near the victim.
One of the most interesting imple-
ments used by the native Australian
is the woomera or spear thrower. The
spear thrower resembles rubber
plant leaf with its edges turned up
ward. At the pointed end there is a
barb or hook against which the native
places the butt of his spear. In this
way he can get considerable additional
power for throwing the spear because
of the increased purchase.
Putnam patriot., 1917-01-05
Weeks EVENTS
IN NEWSy ITEMS
What the World Is Doing Told
In Condensed Form.
MOVES IN THE GREAT WAR
Battles In Europe's Gigantic Struggle
Affairs at the Nations Capital
Happenings in All Corners
of the Country.
War Bulletins

The Socialist congress in session at
statement of terms by the Allies on
which peace may be established.
Lieut.. Herteaux of the French army
brought down his fourte nth aero
plane between Chaulnes and Hyen-
court-Legrand (south Of the Somme).
Submarine Commander Valentiner
of the German navy was decorated
with the order Pour lie Merite for his
exploits in sinking 1873 ships, with a
total of 2S2,0 tons.
The German response to President
Wilson's note was handed to Mr.. Ger
ard in Berlin and proved TO be re-
delegates of the belligerents in a neu-
trail city No word was said OF the
sort of peace that would be accept
able.
NJ, Pokrowsky, the Russian For
Gig Minister, declared that Russia's
attitude toward President Wilson's
note must be one of com olete refusal
The French government decided TO
raise General Joffre to the dignity OF
Marshal OF France.
The Russian Foreign Minister once
more placed emphasis on the determ-
ination of his government to enter
into no peace deals uutil decisive
victory has been won.
Britain's naval policy criticized by
Lord Beresford. who urges thorough
reconstruction.
Mackensen attacks Danube bridge
head at Matehen
French troops reject German peace
offer. Germans eager 10 fight on Il
British want more war.
Putnam patriot., 1917-01-05
Taking a Chance.

Andy Donaldson, IA well-known char
acter of Glasgow, lay on his eseathbed.
I Gamma leave We thus, Nancy" the
old Scotsman walled. ''Yere over
aud 10 work, an ye couldn't 1--we In
the workhouse. Gin / dee, ye maun
marry anither man, wha'll keep ye in
comfort in yer ould age"
Nay, nay, Andy answered the
good snouse; u couldn't marry an
ither man. An whit wuH | dae wi two
husbands In heaven?"
Andy pondered over this, but sudden
~ his face Frightened.
II haze 1t, Nancyl" he cried. Eye
ken ould John Cemmens? He's kind
man, but he's no member o the
kirk. He likes We. Nancy, an gin yen
marry him, twill be a the same in
heaven. Johns no Christian, and
he's no likely to get there" -Argo-
naut.
Putnam patriot., 1917-01-05
CHlNAMAN IS AN INVENTOR
to Be First Issued by United
States to Celestial.

Seid Back, .Ir., who has just received
patent rights on new rain vision
windshield of his own design. is be-
lieved 70 be one OF the first, if not the
first. of the Chinese race to acquire
q government patent in the United
States, observes the Portland Ore
gonian.
Seid's invention works on the prin-
ciple Of the Speedometer, being counect-
ed by tubes with the front wheel of
a car.
Seid Back. Jr., was horn. reared aud
schooled in Portland and has been ad-
mitted to the bar in this state. He
Will make arrangements to have the
product manufactured in Portland. He
says
The primary object OF my invention
Is 10 provide device for removing
Automatically any foreign matter. such
as particles of water, snow or con
densed moisture or any description
lfrom the surface Of the windshield.
hereby clear vision may be main
aed Mt all times"
Putnam patriot., 1917-01-05
Reads Like Fiction.

II takes quite while for woman
to pick out hat, but not as long as it
does for her to select wall paper. That
is the reason for the understanding
among her friends that Mrs Jones is
the most remarkable woman in the
world. She went to the city from her
suburban home, with just 4S minutes
between trains; she selected paper for
three rooms and paid for 1t; ON the
way back to the station she stopped
and bought small present for a
friend; she passed a millinery store,
saw hat that struck her fancy. rushed
In, tried IL on and wore 1t off, stopped
at confectiouer's and bought some
candy for the children, used the tele-
phone; reached the station. boarded
the train and had seven minutes to
spare.-Chicago News.
Putnam patriot., 1917-01-05
WaShfn 6f0n

The friends of Nicholas Longworth
in the House OF Repres. ntatiyes are
booming him as a compromise Repuo-
lican candidate for the SLeakership.
A man giving the name of Frede-
rick c. kimban Of State Line, n.
Y. was arrested at Washington fol-
lowing the receipt of numerous let
ters from him at the White House
addressed to President Wilson.
Erection OF a government pulp and
paper mill TO insure an adequate sup
ply at reasonable prices was approved
by the joint congressional committee
on printing.
Naval training camps. similar in
many respects TO the Plattsburgh
Camp, are TO be established next sum
mer at Newport. Chicago, Norfolk
San Francisco and probably at Pen
sacola. so Secretary of the Navy Dan
les. announced.
AZ lag for univsr n military train
oh csrs es the drafting
Ssssins the age
--l1 "a,
Putnam patriot., 1917-01-05
Tailor Birds Nest

The tailor bird of India, a tiny vel.
low creature, makes most curious
nest. To escape snakes and monkeys
this bird takes dead leaf, flies up
into tree, and With fiber for Il
thread aud It's hin for needle. sews
the leaf to green one hanging from
the tree, an opening TO the nest thus
formed being left al the top The
leaf, apparently hanging from a twig
would never be taken for Il nest.
Putnam patriot., 1917-01-05
BUGBEES DEPARTMENT STORE
Underwear

Children's Shirts and Vets, in
cotton and wool, heeced lined and
medium weight cotton. Per gar
ment 26e to S1.O0
Children's Drawers aud Pauts.
in cotton and wool. feeeed lined
and medium weight cotton. Per
garment Zoe 10 sl00
Infants Bands. in all wool, and
silk and wool Each 25c to soc
Infants Wrappers. in all wool,
silk and wool and cotton and wool.
Each 25c to SI00
Ladies' Union Suits. in silk and
wool, all wool, cotton and wool,
feeced lined and medium weight
cotton. Per Suit Sic to 50 80
Ladies Vests and Pants, in all
woo, silk and wool, cotton and
WOO, fl eced lined and light,
medium and heavy weight cottons.
Vests made with short, long
AMI e bow length sleeves, pants
made knee and ankle length Per
Ga meut 33c to $500
Mems Union Suits. in al wool,
cotton aud wool. feeced hntd and
medium weight cotton
PEI Suit 81 90 to g SO
Mems Shirts and Drawers, IN
ali wool, cotton and WOO. feeced
lined aud medium weight COTTON.
Per garment 50 to - 90
Misses Vests ana Pants, in
silk and wool. Sizes 3 wears to Is
years Each 75c and Il 90
Children's Uoion Suits. in all
wool AMI cotton and wool
Per Darnent 5Oc 70 CT 1E
Putnam patriot., 1917-01-05
General

hHiAiHhii
Levi Henry Elkell, professor OF
Greek at Amherst, is dead.
The Cambria Steel Co. will spend
$1,000 900 at Johnstown, Pa, in the
erection of two new blast furnaces
and a new plant to manufacture car
wheels.
John w Davis, sheriff of Oconee
County, S c., and w. c. Foster, su-
perintendent of prisons for the same
county, were asphyxiated in a hotel
at Elizabeth, n. ].
Exports of foodstIffl from the
United States for the first eleven
months of the year amounted to $780,
10000.
jeremiah Jackson, negro, of Mary
Vile, Cal, is in hospital as a result
of being kicked in the head by mule.
The mules leg was broken and it had
to be shot
Bandits blew the safe of the Faxon
State Bank, at Faxon Okla, and es-
capped with $4,000.
Prof Muensterberg, of Harvard left
an estate valued at $1,000.
Thomas ButkiewieZ. Jr, University
of Pennsylvania football star and later
assistant district attorney In Luzerne
County, Pa, is fighting with the
French army, according to letter
received by friends in Wilkes-Barre
The Royal Dutch-Shell syndicate is
planning for the construction OF a re-
finery costing 100000, at Irvine, KY.
Gold stored in tool chest led to |
the murder of John N, Reenes, .
Louisiana farmer and his wife.
When the steamship Touraine OF |
the French Line left for BORDEAUX /
she carried eight more Americans
who are going to France to offe that Il
nation their services as ambulance 4
drivers with the American Volunteer "a
Ambulance Corps. A4
1t will cost at least $4,000 to savsk6
the United states submarine rs fropl
the breakers north of Eureka Cal
according TO H. B. Whitelav. of S. N
Francisco, wiom the NAVY Depsf ~
ment sent to inspect the vessel. n.
Putnam patriot., 1917-01-05
CONNECTICUT
STATE BRIEFS

In New Haven the retail price Oh
coal is now $3.50 per ton.
All the schools in Bradford opened
after their ten-day vacation
Jim Collins says the New Haven
cub will be up there fighting among
tas first eight again next season.
IRE public schools Of New Haven
reopened for the winter session Near
" Is 100 pupils resumed their schooi
work.
The Wallingford Ice company mas
commenced to harvest the 1917 crop
on Simpsons pond. The ice s about
~ inches thick.
Postmaster Troup declares that ne
Is In favor OF the plan 70 max :
East Haven postoflice a sub-station OF
the New Haven office.
Thirty children between the ages oil
eleven months and thirteen years were
victims OF automobile accidents IN
Connecticut during 1916.
The Boy Scouts went around East
Haven coiiecting papers and secured
over two tons which will be sold and
the proceeds used for fitting up their
building
Sheridan W Barnes. prominent
citizen OF Canaan. who took part IN
festivities attendent upon his golden
wedding anniversary, died suddenly OF
heart disease.
A geodiy delegation OF Fair Haven
democrats are enrolled IN the New
Haven Young Mems Democratic club
which is row started on campaign
for 900 members.
The 3Slh annual winter reunion Of
the Bishop family was held At Fair
Haven and pust 3S were present. Din
ner was served AT Lee at the parish
house Of Grace r e. church.
The roads in the country are so
Icy and slippery that Fl makes travel
( very dangerous. In many cases
teyenting the farmers from tnkinG
,heir horses out even 10 ger to the
blacksmith shops
Exceeding the previous years rec
ord BY 80 the number OF lives losi IN
thia state by automobile and motor
yele accidents during the past YEAR
aehe4 202. or this total New lla.
en-. leeds ail other cities with 30
TIKI Ladiy Library aud Reading
Room Assd n lecture committee e..
has announN hat Charles zuebiin
will lecture IL J, liingford on Monday
evening. JaslsA 18th, in the opera
house. THE sakiA % the lecture will
he. "The UnhedN tate Pace Maker
or Peaeemaker"
A prize English bull terrier, owned
By Dr. George II Joslin. of Hamden.
or over five years. died as a result
what is believed may be an attack
rabies, which had been suspected
W days ago by the health officer.
,hael Manlon, who for the past
sars has been superintendent OF
Mic works department Of Der
rho ten days ago was appoint
vor Sullivan for another two
as declined to accept the
vair Haven feel quite
ing. which is lsx9F
red the fioF
Putnam patriot., 1917-01-05
Effective Hint.

A little girl was visiting her aunt
and while the dinner was being pre-
pared noticed that an apple pie was
70 he served. While at dinner She was
ready for her dessert before the 9th
ers. and becoming iIupaiient said ad
'scSsiAg the cat who happened 10 be
the table; Just see Mike wait.
or him's piece Of pie"
Putnam patriot., 1917-01-05
Shoe Department

We are showing in our window.
and in our store n beautiful line of
shoes made especially for Us We in
wife your early inspection of these
really remark able shoes.
Queen Quality and Walk Overs.
for ladies, s. 80 10 81 M
Walk Overs, Stetson and Datfan
Shoes for men, So 81 To s. ~
A complete line Of Boys and
Youths Misses and Childrenis SHOES
OF ali descriptions. Prices 10. to s3 50
Sole Agent for he Famous Ground
GFlpper Shoes. Prices So % 10 Is SO
Putnam patriot., 1917-01-05
House Dresses

New Dresses, made with eonvetta'
BILE collar, long and short sleeves, In
ginghsm and peresle, light, medium
and dark eolors. Sizes from "a TO 90
inch bust measure.
800, s1.25, $1.50 md $500
Putnam patriot., 1917-01-05
Alter Young Men for The l. 5. Navy
Travelling Recruiting Party Makes Pu'-
nam First Stop

The [ = Navy, trayehng recruiting
party, has arrived in Putnam in
charge Of {. Tyler, L. :. n. Through
the courtesy OF the chamber of com
merce one of its rooms is being oceu
pied. Putnam is the first stop of the
party which Is TO cover The state and
| IL will remain here until january 10Th.
Under new law all poslmasters
have been made recruiting agents. One
OF the objects of the recruiting party is
to assist the postmaster and advertise
new law makes II possible for the navy
TO have representative In every city
and town so that anyone interested is
not Obliged TO make a Journey to some
other city 10 lind out II he Is eligible
for enrolment.
Owing to the large building program
| now in effect the service is offering
special Inducements TO young men 10
enlist To man the new ships so 900
| additional men will be required and
promotions will be rapid. The navy
ms all OF its own experts, teaching
'efent trades nj its various schools
\ young man may learn any
musician 10 aviator and re.
lille learning. The term
is no longer for four
and nf "a yaAr nm hon
Putnam patriot., 1917-01-05
Saving Wood.

Tres, split each piece
die into two. Ii is
The wood goes twice
quantity lights the
sal With salt ana
SITS twice
Putnam patriot., 1917-01-05
Fem Alwys Friend Of bsis

II has bee stated that fore
left Pennsylvania for tglans
10s4, he male treaties 4 frieIs|
and alliance with no lei than
teen distindr'bes, ard lis M
be true, f@ history pies tles
wears after#is death, fIch c.
in IT'S, III Indians all
pennsyIvani and wqfYn N
sey reTeretthe mamie the q
they had Termed 10 bw an,
friend andsdviser. &c
Putnam patriot., 1917-01-05
Blankets and COmtOrtab|es


Cotton Flanneiette Blankets, in
gray, tan and white. Per pair sl.W
Cotton FIanneiette Blankets, in
gray, tan and while with colored Dor.
ders; also plein white. Per pair
sl.25 and 81 80
Fancy Plaid Cotton Blankets, per
nair ~ 90
Woolknsp Extra Large Blankets,
in gray and white with colored nor
ners 1er paif 1925
Beacon Bed Blankets, in gray, tan
and white, with colored borders, per
pair, ~ W 10 90 ~
Beacon Fancy Plaid Blankets, per
nair 81 IS 10 "A 90
beacon Camp Blankets, per pair $40
Cotton and Wool Blankets, in
white and gTay with colofed borders,
per pair - 70 ana - 81
All Wool Blankets. in grny and
white with eolored borders, per pair
5000 to - 90
Fancy Wool Plaid Blankets, per
nalt - 60
Crib Blankets. Each a9e TO II -
BEACON Hathfobe Blankets, with
neck cord, frogs and gifdie 10 mHeh.
Complete, ~ - 10 <fuV
Beacon ComfoFtabies, - % To - w
Cotton Filled Comfoftabes,.
81 80 to s. 30
Wool Filled Comfortabes,
81 80 and $500
Putnam patriot., 1917-01-05
Sweaters

In variety OF styles and coors.
Solid eolefs with convertible collars,
IN nde in The plain handmade stitch
and fancy weaves. Ladies' and
Misses sizes, & 90, SO 30, SO 70, $500,
81 ~, So 30, ~ 30 and IS on.
Putnam patriot., 1917-01-05
NnamIedae unreveaIed.

= your boy Josh gettin' on
u,Iies r Il dunno.f replied
ssoNSel. II guess Josh is
Z Go be one o. these dip.
has succeeded in learn
nth talkin' about he
\ to keep il a SEE
Putnam patriot., 1917-01-05
Lsft.Ioer,IPons..

Algernon (afteYeing
Have youever FED befs III
gela-"No1 haYbfteD az n.
for thenstre9h, enlr, =
intelligenc or bmetins
You knowput FL va.
all iOvrfhifelse r..