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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-08
THOUSANDS OF VISITORS AT
TENDING THE BIG STATE FAIR

Jacksonville, Fla, March :, 1918.
Special to Ocala Banner:
Fifteen thousand people of Florida
and visitors from northern states at
tended the Florida State Fair and Elk
position in this city yesterday.
In honor of governors day and army
and navy day a gigantic street parade
and military pageant, three mics ong,
featured the morning ceremony and an
address by Governor Cats, attended
by his entire staff including Colonel
w. F. Stovall of Tampa, Major Forest
Lake of Sanford, Major w. B. Lanier
of Bunnell and Major Marion Howitz
OBrien of Moore Haven. was the fea-
ture of the afternoon.
Thursday will be one of the biggest
special days of the exposition, and
will be attended by thousands of peo-
pie from the west coast, central Flor
ida and the east coast Thursday will
be west coast day, Jacksonville day
sister cities day and citrus fruit grow
ers day.
All business houses in Jacksonville
will observe a half holiday on Thurs
day in order that their employees may
attend the fair.
Saturday will be children's day al
the fair, and all children will be admit
ted free
The great official British war exhib
its and the United States agricultural
exhibits are attracting great crowds
to the fair.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-08
OcALA IN THE LONG AGO
An Old Time Editorial
lFeh. 26. 1901


When the republican party assumed
the reins of government in this stale
it promised the people of Florida a just
and economical administration We
were promised that the JacksOnian test
should be applied to all recipients Of
state and federal appointments that
honesty and integrity should be the
shiboleth to office. We were promised
that the state would prosper as it
never prospered before; that law and
order and good government w'Ild
be maintained that equal and just
laws would be enforced and crime
would be punished; that immigration,
with northern capital, enterprise and
industry would pour into our state by
thousands and ten thousands; that our
waste and barren places would be
built up, and our land would be re-
cuperated and made to flourish and
blossom as the rose" 1t would take
more than a single issue of The Ban
ner to tell the thousand things that we
we were promised to our people. But
what do we see? The contrary of
every promised thing. We have seen
strife, contention and disorder pre-
vailing throughout the length and
breadth of the state. We have seen
society disorganized, the passions of
the people aroused, and social dis
order ensue. We have seen a proud
people Inundated and irritated by
bigoted and dishonest rulers. We have
seen the state of Florida represented
in congress by man living and doing
business in another state. We have
seen bad men and pigmies in intel
lect exalted to the Judgment seats.
We have seen rogues entrusted with
the public money. We have seen men
and stangers unidentified with the In
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-08
SOLDIERS WELCOME
GUESTS IN FRENCH FAMILIES

1t is in the little provincial towns
of France, in homes in which they are
the guests of grateful families, that
American soldiers overseas spend
their furloughs.
General Pershing takes care that
his men live a normal, healthy life
when they are on leave, and sends
them to the provinces away from the
temptations of the city for their holi-
days. Here they come in intimate
contact with the simple, hOmely peas
ant life OF France They learn the
French language much more quickly
in the family group OF which they are
temporarily a part than in French
classes
Grateful 20 America
The French women said Lieut..
Col Edouard de Billy, of the French
High Commission, in a talk before the
National Council Of Women in Wash
ingtOn. are eternally grateful for the
help that Americans have given US in
war service both at home and abroad.
They have a deep desire to express
their gratitude by offering the hospF-
tally of French homes to the Ameri-
can soldiers on furlOughs."
The French mother realizes the
problems of homesickness, OF morale.
which would face her boys il French
soldiers were transported to a foreign
land, and she makes the guest who
has come TO fight for France warmly
welcome in her home.
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terest of, and wholly unacquainted

terest of, and wholly unacquainted
with the wants of free people, ap-
pointed to the highest and most re-
sponsible Offices over them. We have
seen adventures of one county en-
trusted with office in another county,
and then we have seen them abscond
with the peoples money. We have
seen good and faithful public servants
removed from office and bad men ap-
pointed to their places. We have seen
offices created to satisfy the pecui-
airy LISTING of political friends and
not for the good of the state We
have seen dishonest measures car
ried through the legislature to meet
dishonest ends We have seen the
masses ignored and the petty and sell
fish wishes of an ignorant and I'M
scrupulous few, respected and carried
successfully through We have seen
men, stepped in whiskey, a disgrace
to themselves, to their families, and
to any community OF people, honored
with a seat in the cabinet. We have
seen one who has dyed his rands in
the blood of a human being exalted
high above his fellow-men We have
seen d continual strife going on-a
fight for the management of the state
lands and the state funds between the
different wings and rings" of party,
ever since the Inauguration of the
present administration. We have
seen the governor arraigned for high
crimes and misdemeanOrs in office
by the members of his own party the
third time We have seen the sale
of the state bonds taken from the
hands of the comptroller because he
remained faithful, true and steadfast
and incorruptible amidst the dis
honest plottings of his corrupt as
sociates; and we have seen his re-
movaI recommended because. in the
language of the committee. he was
found to be honest" We have seen
the state involved in political and
financial ruin, its finances gobbled up
and misappropriated business para
lized, progress stopped, immigration
retarded, and inanity and discourage
ment seize upon the people society
torn up and unsettled, and social and
DOliticaT disorder Drevail
We have seen the beauty and force
and often wished for the realization
of the poets thought, when he gave
expression to the following couplet:
oh for a thousand honest hands,
To whip the scroundels naked through
the land"
We cannot help from believing
that the Savannah Republican was
not far wrong when it said If there
is a spot on Gods green earth where
band of Ku Klux are really needed
and could serve their country it is /
certainly down among the thieves in
poor, miserable, little Florida
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-08

Editor Joe Earman of the Palm
Beach Post, strong personal friend
of William Randolph Hearst, the pan
of many newspapers, viii be candi-
date for president in 1920. Joe is for
him and will be his lieutenant in this
state
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-08
ARRESTED AS A PRo-cERMA

j. A. Beaumert, city electric ligh'
lineman, was arrested on Monday e.
talking pro-Germanism, and wiz
tried shortly in the federal COZ
This is the first arrest OF tho
that has been made IN *h'e "'itv a0
no doubt a number vita nreseu
at the trial
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-08

Mrs G. A. Nash returned Tuesday
atternoon from Terra Celia, where she
has been for the past several weeks
looking after grove property belong
80 to Mrs j. H. Strunk and herself.
Ms Strunk and daughter, Catherine,
r'l' ~emain a week longer before re-
+urning home.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-08
Removed

We see by the last issue OF the Tai
lahassee Sentinel that Judge William
+. HilIyer has been removed from the
board of county commissioners Of this
county. We don't know why this gen
tleman has fallen under the ban OF
the executive. He fought with gal
lantry through the war on the side of
the Union and is warm supporter OF
the administration of General Grant.
He voted for Governor Hart at the
last election and his republicanism,
we thought, was unquestioned, and as
chairman of the board OF county com
missioners he has given very general
satisfaction to the people of this coun
ty. s. ]. Howse is named as his sue
cessor. Who he is we are unable t.
say, as we know of no such person Ev.
ing in this county.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-08

Mr.. James Leslie of Panasoffkee is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. B.
Weihe for a few days.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-03-08

p futifu md the Gary
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29
Concert Course With Great
Stars to Be Real Treat

With the lifting of the "fu" ban
interest once more centers in the
four big concerts in the All-Star
course at the Auditorium beginning
next month. -
On account of the epidemic which
has lasted throughout the past
three months Omaha has been prac-
tically dropped from the list by
musical attractions, but now since
DR.. Manning, health commissioner,
says there is but little need to worry
and has lifted the ban and allows
everything to go on again as usual,
concert managers. have commenced
to arrange their dates for the bal
ance of the season.
The All-Ssar concert course will
open its serbs with Amelia CALI
Curci, Friday evening. January 10;
following with John Mccormack as
the second number, Friday evening,
January "a. =.
The third number will feature
Nine. Frances Aida, soprano, with
the Metropolitan Opera company OF
New York, Friday evening, March
7. while the fourth and last number
will include Carolina Lazzari, Con
tralto with the Chicago Opera conf
pany, in joint recital with Rudolph
Ganz, pianist. Friday evening, April
rs.
1t is reported that the seat sale
for the series has been exceptionally
large, yet it is also understood there
are many choice seats for the series
to be had.
Seats for the series of four num-
hers are on sale at the box Office
Of the Auditorium. but will be with
drawn Janupe-
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29
Where Shall We Invest the Money

Where Shall We Invest the Money
WHICH we are saving these days?
w Wouldn't you love to buy
some of the "voguey" models de-
scribed below at prices unexpected,
but undeniably attractive? If you
see among these, one which appeals
TO you, don't delay, but get it at
once, or you will be disappointed! A
taupe velvet coat with large shawl
collar and bell shaped cuffs of mar
ten. This is dressy as can be with
rows of shirring round a shoulder
yoke. A Christmas check was just
made to buy the little bright blue
coat with nutria fur turned back
from the hem to form almost the
entire skirt! And among the cap
tivating colored fur trimmed suits
with many innovations in line and
trimming, are those which but two
weeks ago you'd gladly have paid
1913 and SIPS. There are several
chiffon velvet suits among these.
Green, rose and purple each
trimmed in fur of superior richness.
These suits and coats may be
bought with the same outlay of
money you had intended putting
into the cost of new dress.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29
SheerneSS.

'NHE other day when a man I
= know raved over the flawless
beauty of another girls hands. 1t is
the unusual that is particularly no.
ticeable, and | at once began looking
for goodlooking hands. And they're
the exception, not the rule. Mrs.
Humphrey of the Franco-American
ship, III Brandeis building, has ad-
vised a series of requisites which
will go far to the identifying proc
ess of the hands. Balmygiene, to
refine the texture and make them
soft and white, 90 cents. Cutigiene
a skin food, 90 cents. Agnaline for
"hangnail troubles 80 cents. Then
as implements for the time spent at
beauty's altar, there is flexible file,
so cents; emery boards, so cents;
orange wood sticks, 80 cents; scis-
sors, $l.25, and a buffer. 90 cents.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29

council formed themselves, each
wing with the other in impossible
demands on the opera houses treas
ury or for the casting of parts.
Each artist, singer and dancer,
male or female. was convinced that
now his or her time had come and
that the old kings and queens of the
stage, orchestra and ballet must
make room for real art and real tai
ent. Vainly Director Richard
Strauss, who no longer wishes to
go to Vienna, sought to prevent the
great historical institution from
drifting into chaos by gathering all
the different councils in one great
parliament.
Talk about soldiers and work
ers' councils! The members of the
Grand Opera house council beat
them all hollow in unharmonious
noise, for they have voices, and for
once they made the best of them,
so much so that at the evening per-
Torrance they were thoroughly in
capable of singing.
The first few meetings of the 500
employees passed absolutely with
out any result, because there was
|, too much liberty, too much equality.
When, finally. it came to ballot,
talent recognized all over the world
had to make room for obscure men,
bers who, though perhaps not pos
sessing any talent whatever, consid-
cred themselves playing a political
part which, at the moment, seemed
more important.
The new democratic tendency di-
rected itself mainly against those
who took art seriously, especially
against Director Strauss and Kapell-
meister Blech, because they pre-
ferred real artists to supers. Neither
of them was elected a member of
the executive committee. Some
chorus girls demanded to share her
dressing room with the great Claire
Dux.
"Other members moved that all
hands must appear at an equal num-
Der of performances during the sea-
SON. When it was pointed out that
Jadlowker's contract only called for
eight performances per month, there
was general cry:
"Well, if he insists on that con-
tract, he must 60
The chaos became worse from
day to day, the members being un-
able to agree ON any person for
musical director or stage manager.
Strauss got so exasperated that he
was on the point of leaving for his
home at Garmisch when the Prus-
sian minister of finance. DR.. Sude-
kun, who now controls the royal
theaters, came to the rescue.
"Sudekum appointed Strauss and
Stage Manager Droscher directors
of the institution and declared that
the government would take over all
contracts made with the members.
Meantime the finance committee ap-
pointed by the general council had
voted considerable increases in SAL
airy to the minor gods and god
desses, which will prove no light
burden-to the opera houses budget.
Strauss and Droscher are plan
ming an entirely new production of
The Niebelungen Ring"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29

Last evening we gave little par
ty over at the sorority house and
the Gamma Beta 81 boys came over.
We had coolies of fun and the best
est eats ever. You know, of course,
the rule is to conserve. and We have
all along, but last evening we really
had quite a few real good eats.
Gladys Nelson made some sugarless
cookies and they we're wonderful.
Gladys looked awfully cutie last
evening. She wore a darling hat of
black and white. 1t was quite large,
the crown and top of the brim be-
ing black and the underneath white.
A lovely bunch of black aigrettes
was placed on each side of the
crown. 1t really was very chic
chapeau and looked charming on
GLADYS.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29
Steamed Brown Bread

C. rye meal. a T. soda
! c. graham flour. y G. molasses.
/ l. salt. 2 c. sour milk
c. cornmeal.
Mix and sift dry ingredients, add
molasses and milk, mix well, and
turned into a creased mold, filling
two-thirds full, cover and steam
steadily four hours
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29
Gan1!,p9Fire
Girls

The councilfre of Miss Mildred
1itzell's group was held at the home
Of Ida May Hurd. Madeline Gross
and Opal Burt became. members Of
this group by taking their desire.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29

V GU will wonder how you ever
L got along without Mr.. Edison's
wonderful phonograph, the New
Edison. The Rouse Edison Parlors,
Twentieth and Farnam, invite your
presence at their daily exhibitions
and demonstrations of the marvel
Gus instrument which has been
named the soul OF music" so start
lingly real its re-creating capabili-
ties. You will sit awestricken at the
wonderful grand operas that are
sung by the worlds greatest singers.
You can enjoy the finest and truest
music of the world if you have in
your home one of these wonderful
instruments.
Peace Blue, advance style cou-
riers tell US is the favored shade for
the new season. This color which
promises to be most popular be-
cause of its universal becomingness
and harmonizing features, is also
called Foch Blue, or Allied Nations
Blue.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29

All Campfire Girls in the city are
asked to spend some time on Mon
day in the city auditorium helping
to fill bxoes with Christmas candy
and fruit for the poor children of the
city. This is official notice to all
Campfire Girls and their guardians.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29
Musical Notes.

Miss Charlotte E. Graves wishes
to announce that her patriotic song,
"A Song to Old Glory" with music
by Leo Friedman, is now on sale at
Schneider and Mueller's piano store
at Fourteenth and Farnam streets.
Miss Daisy Nellis, pianist, is. to be
a feature of the bill at the Orpheum
week starting today. Miss Nellis
has been heard in concert with the
Milwaukee Symphony orchestra and
other organizations. Her program
will include MacDonald's Concert
Etude and LISTS Rhapsody No. u.
The Tuesday Musical club will
present Marie Mikova, pianist, and
Warren Proctor, tenor, in joint
recital at the Brandeis theater on
Thursday evening, January 16, at
S:l5 o'clock. Martin w. Bush of
Omaha will be Mr.. Proctor's &C
companist. Tickets may be mailed
or turned in at the box Office of the
theater on or after January 2. Res
ervations and public sale January
IS. The club is hoping that it
will not be forced to sponsor an
other appearance of Called off"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29
It's Quite Permissible of Course


IO spend Christmas money for
- jewels. Nothing forms quite so
telling a part of the costume as be-
coming jewels. Designed for the
fastidious are the delicate bits of
artistry on display at the Edholm
Jewel Shop, Sixteenth and Harvey.
Lorgnette chains with handsomely
executed links and mountings which
hold diamonds of rare cuttings. Par
tlcularly lovely are canoes set with
pearls and diamonds One of in
spired charm has classic wreath of
tiny platinum leaves. A dainty
bracelet bears a diamond of great
richness, impressive indeed. Unus-
ually pleasing the black enamel
tracery in an oddly shaped brooch.
Fragile bits of feminine charm well
worthy of the connoisseur who pre-
sents them.
With the skirts that drape cozily
round the ankles have come also
gloves to rumple in proper fashion,
able way round the wrist.
Tailleur Charmant
'THIS is the time to plan a tailored
= costume for L. Kneeter, 500
South Eighteenth is offering special
inducements in the way of prices,
(bewitching in their reasonableness)
and besides has time to spend in diff
ferent line effects, fabric and color
combinations, which very often in
his rushed season he cannot do. He
will be glad indeed to talk over with
you the new spring mode, fabrics
and colors, and mes amies his ideas
are most admirable. If you like |
shall be charmed to accompany you
on this visit.
1t will be fun for baby to stay in
the big white Riddle Koop which a
local shop is showing. Not alone.
the little dear, for there are life size
insets, hand carved and painted,
Cuddley Kitty Cat, with blue rim
med bowl, Downy duck and her two
baby Downies, Mrs. Chickie Hen,
and Bunny Rabbit with pinklined
ears Another enclosure of the
same size has Japanese counting
boards with bright colored count
ers' to push about on rods. Either
of these is SIS.
AS inexpensive as one may wish
may be the dressing table with
draped chest of drawers, glass cover
ed top and draped mirror! 1t might
be mulberry tatfeta, with gold braid
ed vanities, or blue as lovely in
shade as the eyes of the owner of
this fascinating bit of furniture.
Beauty's Boudoir.
H'ASCINATINGLY. fitted for a
- place in the daintieSt boudoir.
are the rainbow-tinted Japanese silk
kimonos shown at the Eldridge
Shop, Fourteenth and Farnam. Now
is the time to buy the robe of your
hearts desire, which may be found
in most joyous shaded silks of a
lulling NERVOUSNESS. Strange, re-
sponsive chords are touched in the
imagination by the daintiness OF
their cleverly conceived designs
embroidered in silks of gossamer
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29
Adorable Party Frocks

Adorable Party Frocks
DON'T just know how you feel
1 about it, but when | wear
party frock, it must BE decidedly
"fussy' with dreamy fluffs Of lace.
exotic bits of color, chiffony under
petties, flowing Haunting panels and
drapes. Above all, the fabrics should
be heavy and satiny, to give an eff
feet of luxury. The House of
Menagh, 1913 Farnam are showing
a flock of just such dresses at prices
to tempt even those who have party
dresses by the score, so delightful
are they. And the prices, from $3.50
to $1975.
When you a-journeying-would go,
take with you rolling felt checker
board in red leather case.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29

Herberta Barker, who is guardian
of the Iyopta group is to become
guardian of a. second group, the
Wabiegoon group of Dundee.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29

Margaret Bliss group held a
meeting Wednesday afternoon at
the home of, Airline O'Brien. They
are filling red stockings for the chill
dren of poor family whom they
are going to take care of Christmas.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29
OF Proven Quality and Value

'|HE models in suits, coats, dresses
L and blouses in the Herzberg's
Women's Toggery, 1917 Douglas
street, and they are offering every
one Of them for one-half their for
mer prices. Polly in her travels be-
comes we'll acquainted with certain
models, and she's really quite
amazed to see something on which
she had a quoted price few days
before at say SIS, offered now for
$3.50. Mr.. Herzberg's informs me
that there is absolutely nothing in
reserve, that this "one-half sale" in
cludes every model in the shop.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29

What to wear on ones head
never let it vex you-a jeweled pin
or two, length of tulle wound round
hair, neck and shoulder. Could any,
thing be more becomingl
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29
Iotj Go Jh0PPin83. with Bl]y

A NelO Year, replete With
Craze responsibilities,
Widest possibilities,
Bids US, eagerly the future
planning,
The Old Years WOnders scan-
ming,
To hail it as "The Year That
Cannot DE-"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29

The new group which has just
been organized at the Commercial
High school has as its members
Ruth Souders, Marjory Baker, Mar
garet Stafford, Frances Stafford,
Lois Baxter, Blanche Fox, Mildred
Flanagan and Kate Elliston.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29
A New Year Greeting.

M RS. SMITH, of the ALA shop,
A'A 2O7 South Eighteenth street, has
asked me to say to you by way Of
greeting: THE ALA shop, takes this
opportunity to greet their. friends
and to wish them very happy and
prosperous New Year, and to thank.-
them for their very generous patr0ffs
age"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29

Nothing could be more pleasing
than wonderful art floor lamp with
large silk art shade, with fringe OF
chenille, and silk and tassels Of
chenille.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29

A refectory table, one Of the
most admired of the new pieces of
furniture.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29

Virginia Offutt's group met Tues.
day with Charlotte Mcdonald.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29

Ann Axtell and Dorothy AFTER OF
Mrs. Charles Hubbard's group will
be home from school to spend the
holidays.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29

The Osoha group met at the
home of Mrs. Buck. They were
greatly interested in the wood
blocking shown them by Miss Helen
Buck. Each girl will have a dain-
ty crepe collar for Xmas gife, the
result of their days work.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-29

q Virginia Ostenberg is i'll with the
influenza.