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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-22

coarse manure is used, 1t should be ap-
piled in the fall and turned under, but
well-rOtted manure should be applied
after blowing and should be well
mixed with the soil by narrowing. On
many soils it is advisable to apply COM
mercial fertilizer, especially phOs-
pilates, in addition to the manure.
Cultivation Of Garden Crops.
Frequent shallow cultivation should
be given garden crops. BY keeping
the surface of the soil stirred dust
mulch is formed. which prevents the
loss of moisture through the pores in
the soil and keeps down weeds.
The soil should be cultivated as soon
as possible after rain, to break the
crust and prevent baking. Sandy soils
may be cultivated when quite wet, but
clay soils should not be stirred when
STICKY. Too much emphasis cannot be
placed on the matter of thorough cul-
tivatiOn. If the work is properly done
ut the right time there will be little
difficulty in controlling weeds.
In cultivating the garden, small
tooth cultivatOrs should be used to pre-
vent ridging or furrOwing. A turn
pillow or sweep should not be used for
cultivation unless the land becomes so
woody that cultivation will not do the
work. Frequent cultivation kills the
weeds between the rows before they
become large. but hand work will be
necessary to keep the soil stirred be-
tween the plants and to keep down
weeds in the row.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-22
WAYS OF KEEPING YOUTHFUL
Man Who Is Determined Not to Grow
Old Really Has Only to "Make
an Effort"
I see 1t In my changing hair.
7 Goa ~ In my rroyin. heir

My growing thirst for early news.
1t is a fact, l am growing old.
And so growing old is just case OF
finding what ones looking for, observes
the Minneapolis Journal. A man de-
cides that the time has come for him to
be old, and so instead of bracing up,
ignoring the symptoms and finding.
some other explanation for the changes
in the color of his hair, he neglects his
dress, walks with stoop, uses cane,
stops taking exercise, eats too much,
INDUCES in "reminiscences, retires from
business, and in general acquires the
foolish habit of growing old.
He should remember that 1t is posSi-
BILE to keep a youthful spirit, an active
mind. an interest in current events and
a purpose to serve his fellows. and that
he who does these things Will always
be young.
The fact that women generally de-
cline to contract the old-age habit and
that some men have also resisted the
temptation to fall into 1t would seem
to indicate that If those who do yield
to it would only take the advice Of
DOmbey to his wife, and make an eff
fort" they would learn how foolish
and how unnecessary 1t Is to grow old.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-22
For Those Fond Of Parrots.

The voyage by steamship is very
hard on parrots, which are stored In
the hold, commonly in close proximity
to the engine room. Consequently they
are apt to reach their final destination
In a sickly condition. One should be
careful to make sure in buying an AZ
rican parrot that it is healthy bird.
There are hundreds of species Of par
rots and the most beautiful Of them
all are the cOckatOos, native exclusive
ly Of Australasia. The giants of the
tribe are the American macaws.
Neither the macaw nor the cockatooo
is ordinarily much of talker, but
occasionally specimens are very clever
at conversation.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-22
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worries of impending
railroad strikes-and one
may gain some idea of
why there is no peace of
mind for the chief exec
utive.
One must remember
too that i'm these war
times congress has be-
slowed upon Woodrow
Wilson powers and func-
tons wider than those
possessed by any mon
arch. He is empowered
to commander S h i p S
and shipyards, to take
over Industrial establish
ments and operate them,
to construct a great mer-
chant marine, to send
millions of Americans to
the trenches in France,
to provide officers for an
aviation service that is
to expend $64O, 100000.
to administer the food
supply of an entire ma
ton, and so on.
There is little wonder
then that Mr.. Wilson has
shut himself in and that
domestic matters which
might engage him In
these times of peace now
must be handled by as
sistantS.
For the first time in
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-22

fall to drain off surplus water during
heavy rains, but the fall should not
be so great as to wash the soil. If the
land near the house is level, artificial
drainage should be employed. Open
bitches or tile drains will be satisfac-
tory. On level land that is not arti-
ficially drained it is necessary to plant
on ridges or in beds to prevent drown
ing the crops during wet weather. The
fiat as conditions will allow, for mar
row, sharp ridges dry out quickly.
Arrangement Of Garden.
The first consideration in planning
the garden is the kind Of cultivation
to be given. Horse cultivation is rec
commended whenever possible, and
where the work is to be done mainly
by means of horse tools the garden
should be long and narrow with the
rows running the long way. The gar
den should have no paths across the
rows, but turning spaces should be
left at the ends. For hand cultivation
the rows can be much closer together
and may run across the garden.
Straight lines should be followed, no
matter what method Of culture is
used.
The size Of the garden depends upon
the number of persons to be supplied.
One-fOurth to One-half an acre is suf-
ficient for an average family and
should produce enough vegetables for
use throughout the year. BY close at
tentiOn to the rotation Of crops, the
succession Of crops, and interplanting,
One-fOurth of an acre may be made to
supply family Of six. Where land is
plentiful it Is recommended that a suf-
ficient area be set aside to allow part
of the garden to be planted to a soil
improving crop each year.
The location of permanent crops,
such as asparagus, rhubarb, and small
fruits, should be carefully considered.
These crops should be placed at one
side, so that they will not be in the
way when the garden is plOwed.
Succession of Crops.
In planning the location of crops,
consideration should be given to the
matter of succession, in order that the
land may be occupied as large part
of the time as possible. 1t is not adj
visable to have a second planting of
the same crop or closely related crop
follow the first. Cabbage should not
follow cauliflOwer, Brussels sprouts.
mustard, or kale, for many of the same
diseases and insects affect all of these
crops. Tomatoes, eggplants and pep
pers should not follow each other. In
some sections three or four crops can
be grown on the same land each year,
while in other sections two crops are
all that can be grown to advantage.
When a crop is harvested early in the
season and 1t is not practicable to
plant another vegetable for two or
three months, the land may be planted
to cOwpeas or crimson clover.
Rotation Of Crops.
Rotation of crops is as important In
growing vegetables as in growing field
crops, and the same principles can be
applied. Crop rotation is important in
checking diseases and insects and in
keeping the soil in good condition.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-22
ENORMOUS WASTE OF MANURE
Estimated That Farmers Of Country
Lose 5000, 1000 900 YearIy-Mueh
Could Be Saved.

1t has been estimated by some au-
thOrities that the farmers of this cOun-
try lose the enormous sum of $780,
100000 year In waste of manure. A
large portion of this loss, doubtless,
could be saved, and the use of this
plant food is greatly needed on many
farms.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-22
TEST ALL SEED FOR PURITY
Advice Of Secretary Of Department Of
AgricuIture-AbsoIu Waste
to Plant Weeds.

The secretary of the United States
department Of agriculture. states that
"every farmer should test all seeds for
purity and termination before plant
ing" 1t is an absolute waste to plant
dead seeds or seed which is badly
mixed with nOxiOus weeds.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-22
LONDON AND NEW YORK

that of New York was Sl5,036. 1872, or
don reported a total of 5.I53 calls to
fires. while New York reported 14.194.
The fire loss in London was S2,045. 400.
while New York's was Sis 1914. In
other words, while the New York fire
department cost ten times as much as
Londons, fires in New York were near
ly two and a half times as numerous
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-22

A volume of comparative municipal
statistics shows that the CRY Oh Lon
don. with an estimated population OF
! so 2o7. expended in one year approx
imately S72.5l5,92S, or Sl6.o4 per cap
ito while New York. with an estimat-
cd nopula,ion of 5.O64,237. expended
sl53. 2O2. 531. or S30.2o per capita. The
London fire department cost about ST.
232 s92. or % cents per capita, While
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-22
Must Have CAPACITY.

Auto dealers tell you that the ma
chine they handle has 80 per cent over
strength Some of them even say they
have more. They are telling you the
machine is made to meet the unexpect-
ed. That's what you must do to make
your life count, observes q writer.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-22
Reproach Unmerited.

Il love the ground you walk on"
You incOnstant rascal; know you've
been engaged to four girls" "Still. you
can't accuse me Of Inconsistency. They
all walked on this same ground."--
Louisville Courier Journal.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-22
HOME GARDEN PLAN
Make Every Backyard Furnish
Fresh Vegetables for the
Family Table.
SANDY LOAN IS PREFERRED
AZ Attention Is Usually Given in
Spare Moments, Locate as Near
House at PossibIe-Drainaqe
Of Prime Importance.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
1t is impossible to make an accurate
estimate of the value of the vegetables
which may be grown in home gardens
In the South, but 1t is safe to say that
a well-kept garden will yield a return
eight or ten times as great as the re-
turn from an equal area devoted to
cotton or to other general farm crops.
or even greater importance than the
money value of the products of the
garden is the satisfaction of having q
bOuntiful supply of vegetables close
at hand where they can be secured at
q moments notice.
Location of Garden.
In selecting the location for a home
vegetable garden the question of prOx-
unity to the house should be given first
consideration. AS the work of caring
for the garden is usually done in
spare time, the location selected should
be US near the house as possible. The
slope and type of soil should be the
next considerations. A slope to the
south or southeast is usually prefer
able, because here the soil warns up
early in the spring, which permits
early planting and stimulates the early
growth of crops. Practically any type
of soil can be used for the garden, but
sandy loan is to be preferred.
=
ance. The land should have sufficient
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-22
WASTING Manure.

The farmer who allows the best part
Of his stable manure to leak out into
the creek has little reason to complain
Of poor crops due to the scarcity Of
fertilizers.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-22
Careless Of Him.

Clarence said there was some
racket in the Engineering building the
other day."
"What was it?"
"Oh, Professor Semples dropped q
perpendicular Bowl.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-22

and fire losses over five times as great
as in London. Experts thought the fig
ures showed that London devoted more
time to fire prevention than to fire
fighting.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-22

There are thousands of ways in which
demands are made. The man of linn.
tied capacity is helpless in the face NJ
them. The man with mental surplus.
and sufficient courage rejoices in the
unexpected. They help to test him.
They give him chance to measure his
growth.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-22
A Reflector.

You have changed your opinions in
a number of instances" Don't blame
me-" answered Senator Sorghum. INV
constituents changed theirs"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-03-22
Coal Is Cheapesf

Coal Is pretty expensive, but at that
1t is cheaper for warming up drinking
water for the stock than corn and oats
or oil meal
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1918-12-26
Shoes Special
$3.50

A large rack of Ladies'
shoes in patent leather, kid
or gun metal, sizes from 2
to 5. Get a pair that sold reg
ularly at from 81 to Sc, for
only =. =. :. 80. .SZ.SO
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-09-12
CIRCULATION BOOKS OPEN
TO ADVERTISERS
Thursday Sept ~ 1918
PREPARE

Tho Fourth Liberty loan ui'l
find hrecfW'he s. IeNa> rcady
to do ihe pati dome 81 picglou~
eampaians hy thai porliou 81 tho
state Suffering The rNaQcs ~
drouth Il is almo4 certain that
The quota for Nueccs county win
be heavier ihan amy peclions
auoia. owing Pa ihe promise III Is
nancial easement ia fms seciieU
and il should he our purpose io
subscribe 10 the ness loan 10 tine
limit of our ability
Heretofore. tofpu, Christi has
carried more than us share OF the
responsibility, hut there is no good
reason now why the rural conn
nuuiiics shouli mot put up q sub
Stantiai share 81 the subscriptions.
since crops are good and priees
higher than as amy time since tine
civil War II must be borne in
mind. always, That liberty Bonds
are not 4 charity. Bat an invest
ment that they represent the SCI
curiiy Of the Nation and the pros.
pcci Of victory over tho Hun
Mann OF us have participated in
previous loans half-heariediy. fail
ing TO understand The Importance
az individual support, extended
~ the very iiinit 81 pul ability
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-09-12
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER

CALLER PUBLISHING COMPANY
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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-07
LAWRENCE STOCK co. EN-.
JOYED SUCCESSFUL WEEK

saturday night closed a very sue
cessful weeks engagement of tho
Lawrence Stock Company, at the Ca
sine theater here, and yesterday
morning they left for Arcadia, where
they will make weeks stand, then
visit other South Florida points.
Their last performance here was
played to an over-crowded house,
many being turned away on account
of not being able to get seats This
company is one Of Lakeland's fav-
critics and never fails to draw full
houses even for a two weeks stay
They have good clean show and
up-to-d date vaudeville, and their or.
chestra is simply immense.
Mr.. Lawrence in his usual humor.
Gus style. extended his thanks for
the patronage received and stated
that they would probably return to
Lakeland sometime during Fehru-
airy.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-07
TOURISTS WANT FISH

A tourist writing to the Telegram
says:
Your witty little item in evening
paper Jan. 4th, anent the scarcity of
flsh in Lakeland markets and of the
abundance of the same in, near and
adjacent unto" Lakeland, is appreci-
ated by one of the many who read it.
we are told to eat fish and again, to
eat fish. How can we in Lakeland
eat fish when 1t cannot be bought in
any OF the markets in Lakeland much
OF the time? If you will carry ont
your threat to- go fishing yourself and
Hood the markets with fish, YOU are
sure OF the thanks from lovers of food
from the salt and fresh water, but
please, dear Mr.. Editor, go before the
tourists leave for the North"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-07
In Society
Double Wedding


Friends in this city Of Misses
Ethyl and Milared Lee, of Kissim.
NEE, sisters of Mrs. M. G. Waring,
OF this city, will be interested to
learn of their marriage, which took
place at the home of the brides in
klssimmee last Thursday. OF the
wedding, the Orlando Sentinel says:
"A double wedding of more than
unusual interest occurred at the
parents home at Kissimmes at 4
O'clock Thursday when the Misses
Lee. daughters Of Mr.. and Mrs
John M. Lee, became the brides Of
weil-known local young men. Miss
Ethyl Lee was united in marriage
to Mr.. Ernest Roy Srarbird, ,and
Miss Mildred Lee to M. Walter NJ.
Gable. The weddings come as great
SURPRISES to their many friends in
Orlando. Congratulations are be-
slowed and well wishes are ex.
pressed for a long and happy wed.
ded life.
The wedding was quiet one
performed by DR.. Siebert, of Kissim
NEE. and both young couples will
make their future homes in Orlando
Mr.. Starbird is son Of A. C
s'arbird, of Apopka, county commits
sioner, and Mr.. Coble Is with S. J
Sigh Packing Co."
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-07

r. and Mrs. A. c. Armistead' 8
~ friends will regret to learn of
critical Illness of their infant
A. G. Dr., who is suffering from
we're attack Of colitis. For sew
hours this morning it was
ed he could not live through the
but slight change for the
d Tier was perceptible this after
J, The little fellow is about a
ONE old. It is sincerely hoped by
hat marked improvement will
take place.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-07
COL. HENRY WATTERsoN
is NOW IN MAGIC CITY

Miami, Jan. 7.-Col. Henry Waiter.
son, veteran editor of the Louisville
Courier-Journal, statesman and publ
cist, arrived in Miami last night with
Mrs. Watterson, to remain through
the winter.
At the Halcyon today the colonel de-
clined to talk either war or politics
and announced, that he intended to
escape both subjects and devote, him
self to enjoyment of the climate, rest
and recreation until spring.
Colonel and Mrs. Watterson are
both in good health, and declared
themselves glad to be in Miami and
as enthusiastic as ever about the at
fractions of the Magic City.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-07
MODERN WOODMEN
TO HAVE DISTINGUISHED
VISITORS At THEIR
MEETING TONIGHT

Hon. e. E. Murphy, OF Leaven-
worth, Kan, chairman Of the Board
OF Directors of the Modern Wood
men of America and Curtis E. Bull
lock, of Jacksonville, State Deputy
for Florida, arrived this afternoon
and will meet with the Lakeland
Camp tonight. The new officers Of
the Camp will be installed for the
year tonight and a full attendance
OF members is expected.
Mr.. Murphy is the Senior member
Of the Board of Directors and the
lakeland Camp is greatly favored in
having him visit them at this time.
Probably no man has had more to
do with placing the Modern Wood
men in the enviable position they
occupy today than Mr.. Murphy. He
mas seen the Society grow from n
small organization LOT thirty five
years ago to the present member.
ship of more than 100000 men,
bers and constantly growing. The
Modern Woodmen has a large re-
serve fund, maintain the finest hos
rital for members afflicted with tu-
berculosis at Wbodman, Colorado,
and is raising a patriotic fund of
over 100000 to pay death claims
Of members who are killed in the
war. In addition the Head Camp
and local camps have purchased
more than 100000 Of Liberty
Loan Bonds
The Lakeland Camp has splen.
did membership of the best business
men and citizens Of the community
am! is inDEina forward +. u large
increase this month and next. Mr.. c.
E. Bullock Is meeting representa-
tives Of this camp and other camps
lof POLK and Hillsboro county today
at the Kibler Hotel to complete
Nplans for a County Adoption Glass
for this and Hillsboro County on
Feb. II when the Supreme Organ
izer Ralph e. Johnson, will be pres
ent.
The Modern Woodmen have eigh
camps in Polk county and abou
500 members. In this as in man,
other things Polk county ranks frs
in the State.
The management Of the local cam
paign for the County Adoption Clas
will be in the hands of the Distric
Deputy for the District Of Soutl
Florida, Mr.. Chas. Fl. Williams. Of
sisted by other deputies and Iowa
members who will give their tim
and influence for the good of tn
order. The Camp at this place an
In this district and in fact all Flor
!. IDA has very prosperous future |,
view for the Modern Woodmen G
] America.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-07
PROGRAM TRI-C0UNTY
MEDICAL SOCIETY
WHICH MEETS At
ARCADIA TOMORROW

MORNING SESSION
10:30 a. m.
Call to order.
Reading Of minutes.
Reports of committees.
Yearly report of pecretary-treas-
urer.
Paper, Laboratory Work in
General Practice, DR.. B. V. Caffee,
Winter Haved
Paper. Oral Infections, DR.. B.
H. Honeywell, Lakeland.
Paper. DR.. D. L. McSwain'
Arcadia
Election Of officers. Select place for
next meetidg.
AFTERNOON SESSION
2 p. m.
General Subject-Conservation OF
Health.
Relation Of the Physician tc
the Public and to the Prevention o.
Disease, DR.. R. R. Kline, Lakeland
retiring president Tri-County Medi
cal Society.
Relation of the City Official.
and the Public to the Prevention o.
Disease, Dr.. Y. E. Wright, tWau
chula, retiring president DeSott
County Medical Society.
Best Method of Conserving tn
Health Of School Children, Capt
George Lynch, Arcadia superintend
ent Public schools.
allow the Local and State Board
Of Health can Best Conserve tn
Health Of School Children, Dr.. A
{. Hamblin, Tampa, district healtl
officer.
Effects of Alcohol, Tobacco an
Patedt Medicines on the Develop
ment of the Human Race, Dr.. l.. I
Andrews. Fort Myers.
Open Discussion Health officer Q
Arcadia, .Wauchula and Fort Myers
General discussion
Adjournment.
No papers to exceed Is minutes.
DIR. ]. A. SIMMONS,
Secretary Treasurer.
DIR. R. R. kline, President
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-07

10 accommodate the teachers and
business girls and women who cannot
attend the day classes, there will be
started on Thursday night of this
week a class in surgical dressings al
the Red Cross rooms. This class will
meet each Thursday, Tuesday and
Friday nights from Z to 9 o'clock
Those interested, are cordially invit
ed to join. The afternoon classes
Will continue the same as at presen,
on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at
ternoons
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-07
Hargis.B erber Nuptials

AsoPSA0AO
yesterday afternoon at O'Clock
Mr. George ]. Hargis of this city,
ana Miss Edith Barber, Of Chicago,
We're united in marriage at the
Catholic church in this city, Rev.
Father Cronan performing the cere-
mony..
The wedding was witnessed only
by the immediate families of thu
pride and groom. Invitations had
been issued for the wedding for
Jan. 18th, but on account of the
groom being transferred from Lake
land to Plant City, it was decided
to change the date, and the wedding
therefore took place on. yesterday
The bride is an attractive youne
woman who has made for herself
many friends since coming to Lake
iand about three months ago to visit
her sister, Mrs. w. Y. Warren, o.
9ls South Missouri avenue.
The groom is brother of Mrs. ]
f Ward and is young man Of ex
ceJlent character and habits. H,
has been with the Standard OF
Company for the past eightee,
months, and has recently beer
transferred to Plant City.
During the afternoon the ham,
couple left for Plant City, takin,
with them the hearty good wishe
of their friends for long and hap
PLY welded life.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-07
DIRECTORS MEETING
CHAMBER COMMERCE
TOMORROW AFTERNOON

The regular monthly meeting
postponed from Christmas and New
Years Day. Of the directors of the
Lakeland Chamber of Commerce
will -be held at the Board room ON
Tuesday afternoon (tomnrrow) .QJan.
Sth. at 4:3O sharp.
Very important business, and full
attendance requested. h
G. M. CLAYTON; President.
A. J. HOLWORTHY, Secretary.