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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-02-21
NEWSPAPER DEAN is DEAD
J. J. Richardson Connected With
Davenport Democrat So Years,
Passes Away.

Davenport, Ia, Feb. 21.-J. J. Rich,
ardson, publisher of the Davenport
Democrat, died here. He failed tG
rally from an operation performed
Wednesday, and his death had been
momentarily expected. He was near.
II seventy-eiyht years old. =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-02-21
BROWN, The Furniture Man
coNvonIenos.

It is a convenience to make several
medium-sized bags Of cheesecloth for,
putting vegetables in when they have
been prepared and are to be put In the
refrigerator.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-02-21

When a man is found guilty of
love in the first degree he should not
kick II he and his accomplice are
given life sentence Chicago News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-02-21
Appropriate Heading.

Heiress-"I want everyone to know
that our engagement is broken" All
right. Eli have 1t put In the papers.
under the heading Business Trou-
hles.'"-Life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-02-21
The Test Of Genius.

Don't be fooled by a woman with
q hair cut or man without one
Gsptns grows in the head, not on it.
n DID Man Sage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-02-21

The Present Age.
We live in an age in which superflu-
GUS ideas abound and essential ideas
are 1lacking.-Joubert. ;. y.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-02-21

Daily Thought
Not he who is wise in speech, but
he who is wise in deeds is wise 4pr me.
st Gregory,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-02-21
Share Your lows

b Grief can take care of itself; but to
get the full value Of a JOY you must
have somebody to divide it with
Mark Twain.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-02-21

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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-04

were rewarded by finding the little
fellow who had wandered until COM
pletely exhausted and had fallen
down under some trees and gone to
sleep Luckily the night was net
very cold, and when found the lit
tile boy had already become awak-
ened, and was apparently wild with
fear. When he saw the rescuers.
however, he soon became normal and
there appears to be no reason why
he should suffer any serious incon-
venience from his sleep in the woods.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stokes are not able
to express their gratitude to the
good men who so diligently searched
during the entire night for their lit
tie darling.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-04
SMILES

She was a muscular young ANA
zon from the wilds of Hoxton, and
she was doing war work down at
the old farm.
One morning the farmers wife,
passing belt of trees, which the
Amazon was learning to fell. found
her in tears"
Whats the matter, Annie?"
Annie fingered the ak dolefully
I've been and cut down the wrong
tree, and I'm afraid the master'll be
awful wild.
"Oh, that's all right, my girl. He
that you're new to the
work. and you've got TO learn. We
all make mistakes sometimes. I'll &c
and explain matters to him. Where
is he-in the cowshed?"
mo. mum. Els under the treei"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-04
D[PORTED BELC|ANS
TELL OF GREAT
SI|FFFR|NC FOR
LACK OF FOOD
(By Associated Press.)

The Hague, Jan. 4-Deported
Belgians sent home from the camp
at Sofia, Prussia. in the first report
received directly from Belgians, de-
clared that food was such that
strong men soon became weak men
and i'll. They became so hungry
they crept into the kitchen and col
lected peelings off potatoes, turnips
and carrots. The Belgians were re-
turned home. according to a report.
because they wee almost in a dying
conditin. Seventy were crawded in
TO cattle car attached to a freight
train.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-04
LAKELAND. FLORIDA THURSDAY, JAN A, 1917
PROSPERITY CONTINUES
TO REIGN SUPREME
IN THE U. S.
(By Associated Press }

Washington, Jan 4.-Business ac-
tivity continued at a high level
throughout the country during last
mapth, according ito summary re-
ports of The federal reserve agents is
sued by the federal reserve board
Conditions changed little in the At
lanta district. There is an abund-
ance of money, said the report, and
a confident feeling that prosperous
times will continue. The Richmond
district reports continuance of the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-04

Meeting of representatives of Polk
county Boards of Trade, to determine
upon the best disposition to be made
of the $500 appropriated by the Board
of County Commissioners for the
county's exhibit at the forthcoming
South Florida Fair at Tampa, was held
at the rooms of the Barlow Board of
Trade Thursday, December Goth.
In order that interest may be stim-
ulated the committee decided to of
fer many special prizes to be distrib-
uted solely among exhibitors from
Polk county, so that even If exhibit
tors fail to win one of the prizes of
fered by the Fair management they
will stand an excellent chance of get
ting a prize as among the best from
our own county. A complete list of
the special Polk county prizes is Civ
en- further along in this article. These
prizes are in addition to the regular
prizes offered by the Fair. In many
instances it should be possible for
exhibitors to win double priZes-as
the best at the Fair, and additional
prizes as the best of their kind in the
Polk county booth.
The meeting was organized by elect
ing A. j. Holworthy of Lakeland as
president of the organization; and
Frank X. Anderson of Barlow. as sec
retary. Later, N. ]. Thompson of
Frostproof, was elected commissioner
to have charge of the exhibit.
Arrangements are being made for
increased space for the Polk county
booth, and the committee is planning
to use every effort to make the exhib-
its worthy of Polk in every way.
II is desired to make the exhibits
as comprehensive as possible. Min
ing companies in the county are es-
pecially urged to furnish suitable ma
terial that the county'J mineral exhib-
lit shall be notable. Truckers and
gardeners are earnestly requested to
cooperate with the committee by read
ing the premium list of the Fair or
Sanization and forwarding suitable
exhibits. Citrus fruit growers and
raisers of tropical fruits. nurserymen
and all others in position to furnish
distinctive things for exhibition. which
are typical of Polk county's widely
varied resources are sked to do their
part.
The committee has placed special
stress upon general farm products
1t is desired to make the exhibit al
Tampa prove that Polk County Car
Feed Itself" Owners of blooded and
high grade livestock and hogs are as
sured that any exhibitions they viii
make win greatly add to Polk coun
ty's credit, the committee only regret
tign that the money at its disposal
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-04
|ENT Will MAKE ONE
/ MOVE FOR PEACE:
Fps NOT DECIDED ON YET
WOMAN DRIVES FROM
PORTLAND TO MIAMI

Miami, Jan. 4.-That women can
DO most things that mere man at
tempts is being proven nearly every
day, and now another feat has been
accomplished that many men would
give thoughtful consideration to be-
fore attempting, by Miss Ruby Ar
chambeau, guest at the San Car
los hotel, who drove her automobile
all the way from Portland, Oregon,
to Miami, covering in all a distance
of over ten thousand miles, arriving
here yesterday.
Every foot of the way Miss Arch
ambeau sat at the wheel herself,
and she had no assistance in the
management of the machine from
any of those who rode with her, for
she had companions all the way.
When she started in her big Mar
mon car on July %, Mrs. B. G. Stew
ems and Robert E. Hitch were pas
Isengers and rode as far as New York
Miss Archambeau drove to Mil
ford, Conn, and there she was Joined
by Miss Leah j. Buckingham, who
will complete the journey to Port
land with her.
Leaving Portland in the old Red
tail was followed through the Gla-
cier national park and the Yellow
slone park to Minneapolis and
thence they went to Chicago, Wash
ington and New York.
From New York, with Miss Buck
iEgham as her companion, a trip
was made through the White noun
tains and then the journey to Miami
was taken up.
All the way the party encountered
but enc blowout, between Portland
and Chicago, but east of that city
they were not so fortunate and ex-
rerienced mre or less trouble.
The route took the car through
twenty-eight States and all the way
Miss Buckingham said that the
highways were generally in good
condition, but that the best stretch
es of roads anywhere were those of
Florida, Montana and Pennsylvania.
The worst roads are in Georgia, she
said.
After "a months stay in Miami
Miss Archmabeau will have her car
taken to Tampa and will ship it to
New Orleans, where she and Miss
buckingham will meet it and CON-
plete the trip to Portland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-04
South Polk Fair viii Be
Big Event; Premium List
Covers All Products Grown

did not admit of apportioning ade-
quate premiums for this class of ev.
hibits
Special tags for marking shipments
will be furnished free to exhibitors.
Shipments should in every instance
be prepaid. but will be returned to
owners free of charge Definite in
structions regarding the disposal of ex-
hibits after the close of the Fair
should be given in writing. If it is
the owners desire that exhibits are
sold during the time of exhibition def
mite instructions covering details
should be furnished. Bills of lading
covering all shipments of exhibits
should be forwarded to Mr.. Thompson
that they may be properly certified in
Tampa to secure the return of same
by railroads free of charge.
1t is urged that all exhibits not Of
a perishable nature be shipped in am
pie time to arrive i'm Tampa before
the first of February. This will make
it possible to have the countys booth
in first class shape by the time of the
actual opening. Exhibitors who in
tend first to show their products at
the South Polk County Fair at Ft
Meade. from January 20 to February
2, should communicate with Mr..
Thompson in ample time to allow
him to arrange for the removal of
Tampa.
An interesting feature right next
to the county booth will be the free
distribution of grapefruit juice by the
Florida Fruit Products Co., of Haines
City. so the committee was assured
by DIR. Sample and Mr.. Robbins who
were present as representing respec-
lively that company and the Haines
City Board of Trade.
President Taylor of the Fort Meade
Board of Trade. extended cordial
invitation to all present to visit the
Fort Meade Fair, and gave assurance
that prlvisions would be made to al
low exhibitors there to get their ex-
hibits away in time to complete the
county booth at Tampa for the open
ing at the latter place.
Following are the special prizes ap-
portioned by the committee, to be
awarded only to exhibitors from Polk
county. II should be remembered
that the prizes are IN ADDITION to
the regular premiums offered by the
Fair management:
The committee appropriated $4,000
as special prizes for the Boys Corr
Club and Girls Canning Club, $500
each to Mr.. A. II. Lewis and Mrs
Dora Barnes respectively to be uset
by them at their discretion as spec
ial awards to Polk county boys an,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-04
NENTS
lPORTANCE
TRANSFERRING
4 THESE ARE HAS NOT
De PUBLIC; HEARING
+ BEGUN
associated Press.)

"a, Jan. 4.-President
make at least one more
zee after the entente re-
pte has been received, it
definitely here. 1t is in
ver, that no final de-
nature of the next step
[eached. The impression
Ere that important de-
In peace negotiations
transpiring although the
Jon continued silent. Of
me to comment on re-
lbassador Girard, after a
the German chancellor.
ransmitted the report on
of the German peace
axe them available to the
ls. Colonel b. M. House,
Isor of the president. con-
the president and others,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-04
osT FOR "a
HOURS NEAR ARCADIA

Jan. 4.-The citizens OF
e community were greatly
yesterday afternoon when
known that the little four
child of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
lad wandered off into the
Id had become lost in the
pdergrowth. The mother
he child about two o'clock,
Aediately notified her hus-
zen a searching party at
made up to look for the lit
y. The news of the calam-
belephoned to Arcadia and it
tied that no fewer than 100
We up in autos 30 assist in
The little boy before he
eander entirely out of reach.
owned in Peace river, which
Ar by the Stokes plantation.
Incident was a heart-rending g
the family and the sympa-
friends as they pictured be-
m the many things that
lppen TO so small a child lost
woods with night approach
d the many dangers from
'gs, vicious cattle and other
which roam at will in this
d section of country. One
rcely imagine the frantic
n Of the mother and father
little boy during the weary
I the night as the search
ID with no reward for theil
! four O'Clock Tuesday morn
vexer. the searching partl
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-04
RUSSIANS LOSE
|NATACHIN TO
TEUI0NS
RUSSIANS STILL HOLD BRAlLA
BUT CONSIDERED DOUBTFUL If
THE YcAN HOLD OUT
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Jan. 4-The nation
al debt of Great Britain, France,
Russia, Germany and Austria Hun
gary was increased $49,455, ,000, 900
from the beginning of the war to the
latter part of 1916, the federal re-
serve board estimated. Austria Hun
gary's estimate, however, extended
only to May, 1916. The entente ma
tion's debt increased $29,000O00,-
900.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-04
CHICAGO HAD 3l2
HOM|C|DES AND
5O2 SUICIDES
DURING 1917
(By Associated Press.)

Chicago, Jan. 4-There were 312
homicides and 592 suicides here dur
ing 1916. according to the coroner's
report. 929 persons perished in the
Street car. auto, train and ether ac-
cidents.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-04
(By Associated Press. !

The loss of Matchin makes it ap-
pear doubtful whether the Russians
will be able to retain their remain
ine 1otine'.n ISohrudia. p1 ente
dispatches indicated the expectation
that Russians probably win be
forced to abandon it, The Russians
still hold Braila. west of the Dan
ube, but it is considered doubtful
whether they can hold out much
longer. The dispatches say, how
ever, that 1t was believed that a
prolonged defense cf the city has
given time for the removal Of valu-
able stores cf provisions and mater
ial The Russo -Rumanian defense
on the western Moldavian frontier
seemed firmer. Petrograd claimed
successes south of Botochu mountain
in the wooded Carpathians There
was no important operations On the
other fronts.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-04
(By Associated Press

London, Jan. 4.-The latest re-
ports from Rumania indicated the
Russians evacuated Dobrudja with (
cut loss, said the German Maurice
chief director of military operations
at the British war Office.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-04
Associated Press.

lEont Jan. n. Public
y the Wood resolution for
pn of the charges of the
Dardins the presidents s
plans begin will be be-
rules committee tomor-
bmas w. Lawson of Bos-
tentative Wood and and
tive Gardner will be the
)eses. Lawson was sub
4 telegraph.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-04

A. b. Steal, a part owner and for
mer president of the Atlanta and St.
Andrews Bay railroad, and part
owner of the Enterprise Lumber Co,
,died at his home in Atlanta Sunday
might at the age of 61 years.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-04

The formal opening of the magnifi-
cent Hotel Windsor, Jacksonville.
occurred Friday night with appro-
pirate public exercises. The hotel
has undergone remodeling and i'm
provements to the cost of about
s15O,O00.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-04

contract will probably be awarded
University abseball team which will
within thirty days from that date.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-04
Associated Press. s.)

gton, Jan. 4.-American
Earranza's rejection of the
City protocol was sent
members of the Mexican
commission. The presi-
loved the American commits
|eport. A continuation OF
ms was useless.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-04

Announcement has been made
that plans and specifications for
Miami's new Y. M. C. A. building
will be completed Jan. 10th and that
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-04
Associated Press.l

0n, Jan. 4 4.-The Senate
Dned the vote on the res.
)dorsine the Presidents s
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-04
more. s1.OO.

more, $1.00.
Best two Watermelons $100.
Best exhibit of Broom Corn, $1.O0.
Best exhibit of Gourds, $1.OO.
Best peck of Artichokes, $1.00.
Best exhibit of Brussels Sprouts,
500
The individual making the largest
and best display of Tomatoes. $500.
Best collective exhibit Vegetables.
$500.
Department sugar Cane.
Best collective exhibit of Cane and
Cane products, $500.
Second best collective exhibit Of
Cane and Cane products. $500
Department K Bee Products.
Best extracted Honey quarts, 1st.
$500; End. s1.O0.
Best exhibit Beeswax. s1.00.
Best exhibit Honey Vinegar. $1.00.
Department L-Meat Products.
Best collective Cured Hog products
from one individual, 1st, $500; End.
$3.50.
Best collective Cured Beef products.
1st. $500; End, $3.50.
Department NJ.
Best box of Oranges other than Kid
Glove or Naval variety. list, $500;
End. $500.
Best box of Naval Oranges, 1st
$500; End. s200.
Best half box of Lemons. s1st, $500;
End, $500.
Best box of Grapefruit. 1st $500;
End. $500.
Best peck of Lines, 1st, $500. End.
$500.
Largest and best bunch of Grape
fruit. 1st. s1O0: End. soc.
Best half box of Tangerines, 1st
s1.0o: 2nd soc.
Best half box of King oranges. 1st
s1.00; End. Soc.
Best half box of Satsuma oranges.
1st. s1.00; End. soc.
Best six baskets of Kumquats, 1st,
81. 90; End. 50c-
(centinusd on Page 81
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-04
IALL|fS' DEBT SINCE WAR BEGAN
INCREASED S49,%5,O0O,000:
ENTENTE DEBT $29,OO0.O0O,0OO


|of these organizations.
Department c.
Forage, Grain and Seeds
Best bale of Hay made from Natal
grass. sl.oO.
Best bale of Hay made from Beggar-
weed, s1O0
Best bale of Hay made from Pea
vine, s1.00
Best bale of Hay made from Crow
footgrass. s1.OO.
Best bale of hay made from Crab
grass. s1.00
Best bale Hay made from Rhodes
grass, s1.00.
Best bale of Hay made from Gui-
nea grass, $1.OO.
Best bale of Hay made from any
grass not named. s1.00.
Best bale of Corn Slower, s1.00.
Best bale of Rice Straw, $l.00.
Best six bundles of Oats, $1.00.
Best six bundles of Rice. $l00.
Best six bundles of Rye, soc.
Best six bundles of Fodder, SOC.
Best six bundles of any Forage pro-
duct soc.
Best single bundle of cured Sorgh-
um, soc
Best six Peanut plants with pea
nuts attached. soc.
Best six stalks of corn. soc.
Best peck seed Rye. soc.
| Best peck of Seed Oats, rust proof
soc.
/ Best peck Of Burt OFF 9O-days Oats,
soc.
Best peck of Sorghum Seend, SOC.
Best peck of Rice, rough, soc.
Best peck Rice. cleaned soc.
Best dozen ears of Corn $1.00.
Best bushel Velvet Beans in pod,
soc
Best half bushel Velvet Beans,
shelled, SOC.
Best half bushel Peanuts, soc.
Best half bushel Yokohama Beans,
soc
Best peck Chufas, SOC.
Best peck Soy Beans. SOC.
Best peck Navy Beans. soc.
Best peck each variety of Peas en-
tered for exhibit, soc.
Best peck Sunfower Seed, soc.
Best heads Sunfiower on stalks,
soc.
Department D. Vegetables
Best bushel sweet potatoes, $1.00.
Best bushel Irish potatoes, $10O.
Best half dozen Cabbages, $100
Best peck Onions, $1.00.
Largest Pumpkins, $1.00.
Largest Pie Melons, $1.00.
Best Kershaws, $1.00.
Best Squashes. $1.00.
Best exhibit of Rutabaga Turnips,
S1.00.
Best exhibit of Turnips, other than
rutabagas. $100.
Best exhibit of Eggplant, IL dozen,
s1.OO.
Best exhibit of Radishes. $1.00.
Best exhibit of Caulifiower. 1-2 doz-
en-. s1.O0.
Best exhibit of Sweet Peppers, 4
quart basket. s1.0O.
Best exhibit of Okra. s1.00.
Best exhibit of Beets with top. 6 or
more. s1.0O.
Best exhibit of Lettuce, 6 or more
heads. s100.
Best exhibit of Green Peas, 4-quart
basket, s1.00
Best exhibit of Celery, IL stalks or
more, s1.0O.
Best exhibit of Butter Beans. 4-quart
basket. s1.00.
Best exhibit of String Beans. 4-quart
basket s1OO.
Best exhibit of Cucumbers. dozen
or more. s10O.
Best exhibit of Carrots. dozen or
more. s1.00.
Best exhibit of Parsley, 4-quart bas.
ket, s100
Best exhibit of Tomatoes. 2-quart
basket. s1.00.
Best exhibit of Romanne, s1.00.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-24
WILKINS IS
N0W AHEAD
IN RECOUNT
He leads Jasnowski
der BY
Two totes

The city election commission had
completed the recount OF the First
ward and had covered seven dis
tricts OF the Second ward az 3
o'clock Tuesday afternoon. On the
face OF the returns At that time
Charles T wilkins had overcome
the lead OF Charles II. Jasnowski OF
IL votes and was thee leading by
two votes In the race for the record.
ership. Errors were found In six
precincts during the afternoon.
which when corrected netted Mr..
wilkins five votes. Earlier he had
gained nine votes. making total
OF II since the recount started.
Supporters OF wilkins have claim
ed that he is elected by six votes
on the face OF changes made by cleo
ton boards In several precincts. On
that basis wilkins POSSESSES lead
OF 20 votes over Jasnovski
Only afternoon sessions are being
held for the present because City
Clerk Lindsay and Corporation
Counsel Dingeman are engaged with
the board OF estimates which Is
winding up its work for the year.
All errors so far In the recount
have been clerical and due 70 differ
onces OF opinion between members
OF the election boards as 10 what
constituted spoiled ballots.
A recount OF the votes cast for Or.
John 8. Hall and Mrs. Carrie
Church oostdyk Il being made at
the same time. In the IL districts
OF the First ward Dr. Hall made a
net gain OF 80 votes Mrs. COST.
dyk's lead. according to the canvass
figures. was IS