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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-10-10
LIBERTY DAY SATURDAY
Schools to Observe Harvest Home
Festival

October Iztn has been desig-
mated by the Commission Of Edu-
cation and the National Liberty
Loan Committee to be observed by
the schools of the nation. The
two central ideas are the celebra-
ton Of the Discovery OF Ameri-
ca" and the Harvest Home Fes-
tival" with the end to teach citi-
loyalty, and service.
1t is hoped that every school In
DeSoto counAty will observe the
occasion with an appropriate pro-
gram. A program is being pre-
pared by the Department Of Edu-
cation and will be forwarded to
the schools as soon as received.
Should it not arrive in time,
would suggest that you arrange
your own program.
Respectfully,
p. G.. SHAVER, Co. Supt
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-10-10
A Hero of the Marine Will Speak

Private John Davis, who was
wounded in the second battle of
the Marine, will relate his story Of
that terrible conflict in the Plaza
Theatre tomorrow night 1t will
cost nothing to hear him and ev-
cry body ought to hear him. He
will speak Immediately after the
first show.
He is not an orator, but he tells
his story in plain, simple lam
guage; and those who have heard
him, speak in the highest terms {.
his manner in presenting the facts
of that famous battle.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-10-10
Lizards and Toads Wanted

Lizards and toads by the thous-
ands are being sought and employ
ed in the production Of sugar cane
ii the West Indian Islands. They
have proved to be the best means
for combating the froghoppers
which have long infested the cane
fields and greatly curtailed the
sugar crops.
IA few years ago so great had
Income the damage to the cane by
the hoppers that entomologists
and nlycologists were called upon
to study the situation and devise
methods to prevent the destruc-
ton which had caused the loss of
thousands Of dollars annually to
the cane growers. A remedy was
quickly discovered. In the dis
tricts badly infested by the frog
|hoppers there was All almost to-
tai absence of lizards, frogs and
toads. 70 Introduce these Great
ures and to encourage their in
crease was obviously necessary to
save the sugar crops. Lizards
were obtained from other parts
and liberated ia the cane fields
with the result that the froghop-
|pers have almost entirely disap-
|peared, the canes are flourishing
and the sugar yield has largely
increased in Quantity and i'm
proved in quality.
On the island of Trinidad there
is today a veritable lizard farm
which has all the equipment for
the successfulg breeding of these
none too numerous members of
the reptile family which are now
known to be indispensable to the
sugar planters. In addition to this
enterprise d wider search is being
made for toads to help increase
the worlds sugar output OUR
DUMB ANIMALS.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-10-10
Sheriff's Monthly Report

The following is the report of
Hon. j. L. Dishong, county sher-
iff, of the criminal business trans
acted through his office during the
month of September, as submitted
to the county commissioners at
their meeting this week:
Assault and battery, Z; aggra-
waited assault, 3; assault with in
tent to murder, 2; breaking and
entering, l; carrying concealed
weapons, 4; culpable negligence,
3; contempt to court, L; delin-
quent child, 4; doing business
without a license, 1; driving an
automobile while intoxicated, /;
fornication, 4; grand larceny, s.;
gambling, ID; insanity, 1; lar
ceny, Q; murder, /; manufacture
ing intoxicating liquors, 3; pro-
family, 5; petit larceny, 8; prac-
ticing dentistry without. Ii
cense, |; selling intoxicating Ii
quors, 8; threatening to kill and
injure, |; violating game law. !;
vagrancy, 6; violating auto law,
l; wife desertion, l. Total a.
Plead guilty, SO; found guilty,
3; pronounced insane and sent to
state asylum, /; ordered to give
peace bond, |; bound over to
county court, 10; bound over to
circuit court, Z. Total 81.
Prisoners in Jail today, Is;
prisoners in Jail during the month,
1877; delinquents, slackers and de-
serters captured for the U. s. gov
Eernment, H. county convicts on
the county roads today, 81.
| Fines and cost collected during
the month, $S55.23; fines and
cost bonds on hand today, 1882. &c.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-10-10
Buy Liberty Bonds.

Food Administrator A. G. Free
man of Arcadia was in the city
Wednesday on official business.
He was accompanied by t. P.
Wyatt of the county labor board.
Miss Elise Blount, who has
been attending a business college
in Tampa, came home last night
All the schools, churches and
theatres in Tampa have been
closed as a measure of precaution
against the spread Of Spanish in
| fluenZa.
Mrs, L. M. SWhitten entertained
o few friends at an elegant dinner
given at her suburban home, Tues
day, in honor of Mrs. E. V. Camp,
who, with her husband, is tempo
lrarily sojourning here. Amongst
others who enjoyed the occasion
were Mrs. c. w. Hewitt and Mrs,
&c. g. Brown,
Probation officer for DeSoto
county, ]. H. Derryberry calls at
tention to the fine imposed upon
parents who do not compel q
prompt attendance of school of all
children from s to IA years. A
fine of from 81 to SO or 80 days il
Jail for each child allowed to re
main out without a sufficient ex
cuse.-Sebring White Way.
Mrs. Amelia G, Northery Of
Cleveland, received yesterday Z
telegram announcing the death Of
her son. w. j. Northery, which
occurred at Muscle Shoals, Ala.
Tuesday morning. Deceased wa,
ahout IS years old, unmarried
and was Familiarity known as Will
Hall. His body will be brought
here fer burial and will arriv,
probably tomorrow night.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-10-10
NOTICE oE .ELEcTloN

To the Sheriff of DeSoto County, of the
State of Florida:
Be it Known That /, II. CLAY CRAW-
FORD, Secretary of State of the State
of Florida, do hereby give notice that
GENERAL ELECTION will be held in
DeSoto county, State of Florida, on Tues
day next succeeding the first Monday in
November, A. d. 1918, the said Tuesday
being the fifth day of November for one
Representative of the First Congressional
District of the State of Florida, in the
Sixty-sixth Congress of the United
States.
For Attorney General of the State Of
Florida.
For two Justices of the Supreme Court
of the State of Florida.
For two Railroad Commissioners Of
the State of Florida.
For one Member of the House of Rep
resentatives of the State of Florida.
For five County Commissioners.
For three Members of the County
Board of Public Instruction.
For Justice of the Peace in and for
the following Justice districts, viz
No. /. 8. 4, 5, 6.
No. 8, 3, 10, IL, IL.
No. 20. q, a. %, q. Is.
No. &c, 81. rs. 29, go
For Constable in and for the following
Justice Districts, viz:
No. l, 2, 3, 4. 8.
No. 6, s. 9, 10, II.
No. H. 10, IA, Is. 16.
No. II, 18, 10, 20, 81
No. %, "a, 25, 26, 81.
No %, 20. 80, 81, 81.
In Testimony Whereof, l have hereunto
Il set my hand and affixed the Great
Seal of the State of Florida, at ITALIA
hassee, the Capital, this the twenty
fourth day of August, A. d. 1918.
q. 81 H. CLAY CRAWFORD.
Secretary of State.
TO- ]. L. Dishong. Sheriff DeSoto
| County. 35-td
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-10-10

Surgeons agree that in cases of cuts.
burns, bruises and wounds, the first
treatment is most important When an
efficient antiseptic is applied promptly,
there is no danger of infection and the
wound begins to heal at once For use
on man or beast, Borozone is the ideal
antiseptic and healing agent Buy it now
and be ready for an emergency. Sold by
all druggists
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-10-10

If your child starts in It's sleep, grinds
its teeth while sleeping, picks at the
nose, has a bad breath, tickle appetite.
pale complexion and dark rings under the
eyes; ii has worms; and as long as they
remain in the intestines, that child will
be sickly Whites Cream Vermifuge
clears out the worms, strengthens the
stomach and bowels and puts the little
one on the road to health and cheerful
ness. Sold by all Druggists.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-10-10
For Mayor

We are authorized to announce
that S. F. j. Trabue will be a can
didate for reelection for Mayor
of Punta Gorda at the approach
ing election in November.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-10-10

Edward Mccain wired his
mother yesterday that his sweet
heart had died in Pensacola and
the report got out that Edward
himself had died.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-10-10
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

LOST-Somewher between p m
Cafe and Episcopal church, Tuesday,
CAMEO PIN. Finder will be rewarded
on returning it to me.-MRS. ELLA AD-
OLSON. 4ltI
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-10-10

FOR SALE-One eght-day. weight,
New Haven clock, Regulator" style and
quality. Good timekeeper and just the
thing for office, church or schoolhouse.
Cost SIS at wholesale. Win sell for $40.
Inquire at the Western Union Office 4ltf
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-28
WHY Do MEN WEAR HATS?
Really, When You Come to Think Of
II, They Are of Little Use and
Not Ornamental.

Men themselves do not know why
they wear hats. Hats aren't ornamen
tai They do not keep off the rain. A
mans hat is a legacy of tradition bru-
talized in its descent from the age of
adjournment Straw hats are the least
awful.
The derby, the iron lid of common
phra>rology, is Il tragedy, and the silk
hat Is useful only to lend dignity to
men who otherwise might he undtgni.
fed. This dignity is traditional rather
than real. Bridegrooms, undertakers
and members of congress need all the
dignity they can command. So they
keep the six hat handy.
Spring, which brings the straw hat,
is welcomed by men, since 1t removes
the hldeOuS necessity Of wearing other
sorts of hats. The straw hat rouses n
dim memory in the blood Of the days
Of garlandS. II may be worn with a
bright band. On the whole, ii makes
life a little easier for those who
haven't The courage to go without hats
at all.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-28
MANY ATTRACTIVE FALL HATS
Silk Embroidered Flowers, Combined
With Velvet or Satin, Among
the Latest Creations.

Many attractive models are incud-
ed in the early fall lines of the mil
linery Wholesalers. For dress wear,
net hats with striking silk embroid-
cred flowers, combined with velvet or
satin, are Aen in collections. Gains
borough effects, with a decided turn at
the side, and models with SluShed sides
also are shown, as is q shape with
wide sides, n short back and an en-
yelope front. All of these shapes are
very large. Various effects i'll "tams'
are also included IN the new show
ings, In black, navy and brown. They
are trimmed with ostrich tasSelS,
bands and tips, as well as with para
disc.
For tailored wear turbans and
medium sized shapes are shown in
velvet and satin, combined with long
nap beaver. The brims and crowns
are made Of satin or velvet. with the
tanges, facingS and side crowns of
beaver. sometimes in contrasting
colors. Among the trimmings of these
hats are wings and ribbon cockadcs,
as well as accordion-plaited ribbon in
fan-shaped arrangements.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-28
JAPAN AFTER OUR FAN TRADE
New Creations Open in Regular Shape,
With Pictures Depicting Western
Manners and Customs.

Japan has been swift to profit by
the fact that Europe is not producing
aud selling to America all the things
for which she has for centuries been
famed. one of the commodities that
she has been especially quick in send
ing us is supply of fans of various
sorts. notes fashion critic. Real
japanese fans and Chinese fans, too,
are charming, and really much more
attractive than some Of the later ones
that she has so cleverly sent us. These
new ones open in regular fan shape,
and are printed or painted with scenes
supposedly depicting Western manners
and customs. No more wistaria and
chrysanthemumS, no more Acknowledged
maidens in soft kimonos. No. these
new fans show supposedly American
women. One fan shows two women
sitting by table in chairs, One Of
them Is actually clad In a skirt and
shlrtwaist quite in the most Western
fashion possible, and If one may judge
by appearances, she is trying to run
the Western world according to her
own plans, for she is most dOmineer-
Ing In appearance.
But of course there are the lovely
Japanese fans still to be found, un-
spoiled by any ideas of WesternlSn.
but just the pretty. transplanted things
they always have been.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-28
Root and Herb Medicines.

Indian medicine men contend that
the roots and herbs Of the field fur
nisb "a panacea Tor every i'll to which
human flesh is heir. BE that as it
NAV It is Interesting to note thas the
most successful remedy in the world
for female ills, Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, was compound
ed more than forty years ago by Mrs.
Lydia r. Pnkham OF Lynn. Mass,
from the roots and herbs Of the field,
and today il is recognized from shore
to shore as the standard remedy for
female HIS.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-28
Utica and Vicinity

Mr.. and Mrs. W. j. Maloney and
Mr. and Mrs Dave Hesse autoed to
Princeton Sunday.
Patrick Meehan of Chicago was cir
culating among friends in Utica sun
day. He was a former Utica resi-
dent
Mr.. and Mrs. James Chill have
gone to Fargo. y. D.. to transact bust
ness. They will remain for several
days.
Edward Madden returned to Camp
Grant in Rockford after having three
days Through visiting his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Madden in Utt
ca
Clarence Cary OF Camp Grant Wis
tied at the home OF his parents, Mr.
and Mrs y. ]. Cary. on the north bluff
Sunday
John Hamilton and son OF Joliet
visited at the home Of Robert Con
dron Sunday.
Mrs p. Bray was a La Sale shop
per Monday.
and Mrs Ernest Woodbury. attended
Mr.. and Mrs, Joe Clancy and Mr.
the dance al Hicks park in Spring
Valley Sunday night.
Mrs Burgess Of Chicago is visiting
at the home OF her parents. Mr. and
Mrs. J. NJ IIannun IN Utica for a few
days
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-28
Gives slmnllfed Premium.

"Iohn, the OyStermau" everyone
who sells biyaIveS here is known MS
john has hit upon n unique scheme
10 make his customers eat oysters ont
of SeuSnu To each customer who
comes into his place he hands them an
envelope. nay size. with an enclosure.
Printed on the envelope is the fol-
lowing; "Simplitied Coat Hanger. The
most universally used coat hanger in
the world. Made of the finest drawn
steel wire by automatic machinery.
Easy 70 attach wherever and when
ever needed. Warranted for FIVE years
with ordinary usage" And when one
opens the envelope they naturally cX-
peer "a find something new 10 hang Il
coat thereon. They are not diSappOint-
ed. bur Ii is surprise. Wrapped in
small piece of paper is "the simple
fed coat hanger" II is nothing more
or less than new one-inCh wire nail.
New York Sun.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-28

lrrs Iobp Iour and Miss Sarah
Garcia ra,nrnol p, tbai homes in chi
cago Nroud,v Anton visiting at the
home o. Mrs. Ellen Shorten for the
past two weeks.
Mrs u vosle of ri.,ilo, is VISITING
With ro,o,ivos i'm I.t,, fou , ooak
daughter Serrid are visiting with rela-
tives in Chicago for a week.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-28
Victory Flour Recipe.

Exact proportions for mixing vie
tory -four" are given.
Four pounds of wheat -four to one
pound OF barley.
Four pounds Of wheat flour to one
pound of corn -four.
Eight pounds of wheat -four to one
pound of barley -four and one pound
OF corn -four.
Three pounds of wheat -four to not
less than two pounds of rye -four.
Whole wheat, entire wheat or gra
ham -four or meal must contain at
least % per cent of the wheat berry
Rule on wheat -four ana substitutes
is abolished Bakers bread must con
tain at least 20 per cent of substi
tntes.
Cornmeal for corn bread should be
purchased separately, as its purchase
with wheat -four would disturb the
proportions OF substitutes which the
administration prescribes.
Pure rye -four or meal may he sub
stituted in the proportion of two
pounds Of rye with three pounds OF
wheat.
Restrictions of bakers to 20 per
cent of their 1917 wheat consumption
is rescinded, but they must follow the
mixing orders, except that in crack
ers only 10 per cent of substitutes
other than rye are required.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-28

that this or that cleaning, sewing, etc,
must b. doHf, fatigues the mind more
than the physical labor actually tires
the body No wonder the tendency OF
our times is ior the young women to pre-
Ter work in office or factory rather than
doing house dudgery. Ii the woman
of the family is rundown with the dis
tressing complaints peculiar to women,
she should give instant care 10 those
organs which are So Important for
womanlv health. Doctor Pierce, the
specialist in wnman's diseases and
founder of the IuvaIids Hotel, at Bui-
falo, \. Y, put mp his 0tayorite Pre-
scrlptionn nearly 30 years ago, made
entirely of roots and herbs without
alcohol, that puts the womanly health
in proper condition. The catarrh is
cued, and in consequence backache,
dizziness, faintng spells are dispeled.
Send Zoe to Dr. Pierce lnvalids Hotel,
FOR trial package OF tablets.
CHICAGO, ILL" 4 have used Dr. Pierce's
fayoritc Prescription. Golden Medical
Discovery aud Pleasant Pellets. When [
started to take these medicines ! was so
weak | was not able to do NV work, but
| ran say | am well now, Wy doctor Il
surprised. for he wanted to operate.
Weighed At first only lj0: now weigh
ID. and feel fine | hope this Will holp
others for i II very hard to bo sick '--
! Mas HANNAH KIRBY it22 Fairfield Ave
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-28
WHEAILESS DAYS TO
Be ABOLISHED FOR
U. S. AND ENTENTE
MUST RETAIN VICTORY FLOUR
AND BREAD SCHEDULE, HOW
evER. TO INSURE PLENTY or
GRAIN FOR ALL ALLIES.

Washington. Aug. 2S.-The allied
nations go on common wheat anu
bread schedule after Sept. /.
America. with great bumper har'
vest coming in, has enough grain TO
care for the deficits of all, If all
maintain victory bread anil hour
system.
That was the announcement from
the United States food administration
today.
All wheatless days and meals for
America are abolished, but all bread
used in this country must correspond
TO the bread TO be used abroad. II
must not exceed 50 per cent wheat.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-28

Both children and erown.ups, with
coughs and colds, are all the better for
dose Of Foley's Honey and Tar at
bed time. 1t wards off Group, stops
tickling throat. and hacking coughs.
and makes an otherwise fevetish, sleep.
less night OF coughing and distress,
quiet and restful one.
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS. Mr.. Chas
Baker. writes: My vile would not think of
usinG any other cough medicine. as Foley's
ftoeey and Tar 10 certain to BRING quick relief
II . especially effective in cases OF bad coughs
and we dive 1t TO our children and recommend
Away. a . ssfe remedy, Tor it contain. 10
spistes."
For sale by W. .. Duncan.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-28

The world may owe every man a
living but most of rs have good deal
Of trouble In making the collection.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-28
MOURNING SONS DEATH.
HEAR ANOTHER IS HERO

Fond du Lac, Wis.-While rel
atives here were mourning the
death Of Corporal Roy w. Wat
son. who Is dead in France from
wounds received In action, press
dispatches were received telling
OF charge against the Prussian
guards led by Capt. Thomas
Watson, u brother of Corporal
Watson. The dead soldier was
a member Of machine gun
unit, while Captain Watson com
mands an infantry company.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-28
| POLICE WOMEN

There may come time when our
women viii have Ia do police duty. and
il Is sand That they have done
Evening star., 1918-05-18
CUP FOR SCHOOL ATHLETES.
Point Contest for Business High
at Marshall Hall.

Athletes of Business High School
will compete for silver cup to be
awarded to the person scoring the
highest number of points in athletic
events at Marshall Hall on the an
nual excursion of the Business High
School alumni June Z. The athletic
events will begin Immediately after
the arrival of the second boat, which
is scheduled to leave Washington at
2:30 pm. Prizes of candy and jewelry
have been donated to the alumni as
sociation by Washington merchants.
Three boats will convey the stu
dents and members Of the association
to Marshall Hall, the first boat leav-
ing the wharf at 10 o'clock The other
two will leave at 2:30 and $3.50. Fifty
per cent of the proceeds of the ex-
cursion will go to Business boys in
the service through the Red Cross.
The committee in charge of the af-
fair is composed of Joseph c. Wilkes,
chairman; F. s. Hazard and D. H.
Moore. vice chairmen: F. d. Connor,
treasurer; Martin Schram, secre-
tary; Leo Racca. special features;
Carl Gill, publicity; Miss Hester Car
ter. school interests; Minnie German,
decorations, and DR.. II. N. Dorman
and Carroll keenan,, athletics.
Evening star., 1918-05-18
TO MAINTAIN HARMONY
IN NATIONS INDUSTRIES
War Board Names Committee of
Cancellation to Cooperate With
Capital and Labor.

The National War Labor Board has
named its first local committee of
conciliation and mediation to act
with representatives of capital and
labor to maintain harmony in indus
tries during war time. st. Louis is
the district chosen and other COM
mittees will be named for Industrial
centers throughout the country. when
ever found necessary.
Members of the st. Louis commit
tee were recommended by the Cham
ber of Commerce. Manufacturers AS
sociation and the Central Labor
Union of that city, and include E. B,
Pryor, ]. 8. Bemis and NJ e. Singles
ton, representing employers, and M. J.
Cassidy. ]. e. Woracek and KreylinR,
representing the unions. The COM
mittee. which has been in Washing
ton discussing questions of organi-
zation and procedure. returned to st.
Louis yesterday. where fifteen strikes.
involving $4,000 persons, are in oper-
The board has announced the an
pointment Of William r Harvey Of
Kansas City as one Of it's two Joint
field representatives. He was se-
lected by Frank P. Walsh, joint chair
man of the board. Former President
Taft, the other joint chairman, will
appoint the second field representa-
tive. Mr.. Harvey is publisher of the
American OIL Journal, and formerly
was managing editor Of the Kansas
City Post.
Evening star., 1918-05-18
HARVARD MEN INVITED
Second "Get Together" Dinner at
Chevy Chase Club.

All Harvard men in or near Wash.
tngton. whether members Of tho or
ganization or not. are cordially in
vited to attend the second of the
series Of monthly informal dinners
held by the Harvard Club of Wash.
tngton, scheduled for Monday even
ing at Z 80 o'clock at the Chevy Chase
Club. These get together" dinners
have taken the place of the usual
regular meetings of the club.
The speaker of the evening is an
nounced as Franklin D. Roosevelt. 'O4.
assistant secretary of the Navy. There
will be informal singing and other
appropriate features. and guests are
permitted to pick their own seats.
Pickering Dodge, Southern building,
is treasurer Of the club. and has
charge Of the dinners In CONJUNCTION
with Walter r. Tuckerman. S18 Con-
neeticut avenue. chairman Of the So
tee consists Of Samuel e. Winsiow.
,s6. president Of the club; John ".
'es: Charles T. Tittmann. M
'0s. and Daniel w. Shea, 81