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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29
BETTER FUTURE FOR The
FLORIDA FARMER

1t is inevitable that the increase il
the price OF farm labor will uecessi.
tate new methods of farming indeed
a decided evolution is already in prog,
ness. An automobile trip on one
OF our public roads one will see fel3
after field already cleared Of scumps
and others where stumDg are being
removed. This work is going on az
the while and more AMI more or
farmers realize that stumps occupy
valuable lands; foster growth OF
weeds, since in order to keep tbs
land in their vicinity clean much hard
labor is necessary; mar the appear
ance OF otherwise smooth fields. and
hence reduce the selling price Of a
farm; furnish shelter for harmfu! in
sects and animals: and prevent The
efficient use Of modern machinery
The use Of improved machinery i.
becoming more and more used By CIR
farmers: this was made evident a.
our late county fair where many trac
tors were in exhibition and Their
efficiency vas shown by ocular dem
onstration every day while the fair
vas in progress
This shows thai there is an increas-
ing demand for them.
In time our fields will be cleared %
stumps and improved machinery viii
take the place Of the familiar picture
Of the negro and the mule" Break.
/ ing up the land. planting the seed,
and cultivating the crops will all be
done by machinery and will be done
much more quickly and expeditiouslr
and farming will undergo radica.
changes and Developments
It was the coacensus Of opinion OF
those who attended the fair that
there is bright future for the Flor,
ida farmer and that life on the farm
in the future will be more Of a
pleasure and less OF 3 drudge
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29

conditions must know that to pay
rent, taxes, licenses. clarl hire boo,
keeping Advertising. delivery serv-
ice ana other overhead expenses that
to brea. even the retail grocer must
at tae lowest calculation make
profit Of % per cent.
On many Of the leading articles he
was restrained from making this
proac and If he violated the rule OF
those n charge o. the food admins
tration De was subjected to a fine or
the revocation Of MS license for do.
ing business at all
On granuIate9 sugar. for exam pie.
be was allowed 4 profit Of one cent
pound Now. one must know that
it is impossible to retail sugar.
which requires weighing, wrapping,
tieing, charging and delivery, FOR such
a narrow margin Of profit.
On aour, corn. cornmeaI, grits, cat
A~~0Ar b4NC1 S(6IG4s CLC.s NE ~ as &1IO "
ed profit ranging from Is to 20 per
cent; on bulk lard. such as bought
direct from the farmer, be was only
allowed profit OF from to ) per
cent. for eggs, butter syrup, corn
potatoes, fruits vegetables, etc. he
paid the farmer top Of the market
prices in trade and sold the same to
his customers at ideutically the same
prices. going to the expense Of twice
handling the same. booking and de
livery and taking the risk OF the loss
from decay. and those who have any
acquaintance with the retail business
knows that goods charged on the
books are not always collected nor
figure in ones bank deposits.
The above IS a frank, candid AMI
substantial statement OF the piratical
d0ings Of the retail grocer. which can
be verified from the bulletins issued
from time to time from the office OF
the food administrator
The retail grocer tries to De and
believe is the farmers best friend. He
certainly is not guilty Of trying to
use him for good thing"
Like the unfortunate consumer
whose cry Of distress was made
known through your columns yester
day, the retail grocer cannot appeal
to his congressman for relief because
there lis not enough OF him" to make
his voice potential
The retail grocer must struggle on
with small profits and bad debts /.
ONE OF THEM.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29
A PLENTIFUL HAY CROP

Mr.. J. 81. Aefert. who ranks as one
OF Marion county's most successful
farmers says that 70 "a long while
during the later summer months the
rains were so continuous that it vas
feared by the farmers that it would
be impossible to save any hay at all,
but that the raines finally ceased ami
there followed such a long spell Of
dry weather that it enabled him to
make more hay than he ever made
before and the quality is of the best:
besides, Mr. Mefert says that hay *
now worth something in dollars and
cents and next to corn is one Of the
main stays o. the farmer
From the quantity and quality OF
hay On display at our late county fair,
other farmers besides Mr. Mefert
must have succeeded in making fine
hay crops
There was such a variety OF hay on
exhibition that we may well say that
the Florida farmer is peculiarly bless
ed in that he can grow so many
things that can be converted into
hay
An abundance OF hay means more
and better beef. which interests all Of
US
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29
NOT QUITE KILLED

The Banner has recodded during tAe
month Of November l. daily sub
scriptions. new. and Is renewals;
it has discontinued : deIinquents. The
Weekly Banner has added s. new
yearly subscribers to its list with II
renewals. We have no delinquents
as measured by Uncle Sans laws
now. but we have what the Banner
has never had oefore-a paid up or
paid in advance subscription list with
only slightly over the percentage re-
duction called for by the conservation
board
The new law requires that all
names be dropped from the list that
are three months in arrears. We
have some on both the daily and the
weekly list that may have to be drop
ped before the beginning Of 1919 but
We do not believe our subscribers will
allow their names to be stricken
from our roll Of honor
The Banner has faith. and a lot o.
it. in Ocala and her people, and By
their expressions of faith in US and
their hearty good Will we hope to
survive even the displeasure OF the
chosen few"
If we continue to live and do
we'll in the future as We have 4 liz
past, we may yet hope to own tn
lizzie and owe a gas bill.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29
The RETAIL GRocER's SIDE

Ocala. Fla Nov IS. 1918.
TO the Editor Ocala Banner:
One reading Mr. Ben Raysor's ar
ticle printed in your issue Of Friday.
November -, addressed to Congress.
man Frank Clark, could easily come
to the conclusion that the retail mer-
chants are a set of pirates who sit I'D
nights connecting plans to rob the
poor, d0wn-trodden farmer"
If Mr.. Raysor includes the retail
grocers in ais phillipics against the
retail merchants" desire to give
him a few fax and fggers." borrow
ing the rich cognomen Of his next
door neighbOr for his cogitation and
contemplation.
| make bold to say that if the aver
age farmer had been compelled to IN.
dergo the same method of treatment
at the hands of the federal govern.
ment as was imposed upon the retail
grocer, that then. indeed. would he
have had Just grounds for flooding
his congressman with cries of dis.
tress. but the retail grocer bore the
exactiOns of government cheerfullv
and particularly as his part in win
ming the war"
One acquainted at all with business
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29

Miss Donella Griffin has returned
to the city from a business trip to
Plant City, where she went 2 few days
ago in the interest of the state home
demonstration work, of which she is
chairman Miss Griffin conclude
her stay in this city this afternoon.
going Immediately to Jacksonville
whore she will be much in evidences
during the state fair next week
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29

and buy a bale" filed nearly all
the new. papers in the land and any
number Of persons were moved TO buy
hale purely on account Of charity
an patriotism.
-1- wa had not been in progress
very long before cotton was selling
for $50 per bale and there we're larger
bank deposits n the cotton growing
district; than was ever known be-
fore.
Judging solely from newspaper lit
erature it was generally believed that
il the farmers in the wheat growing
districts could ever live to see dol
lar wheat" that be would live con
tented the balance OF his days. He
lived to see it go FAR beyond two dol
lars per bushel and is still unsatls-
isfed
How often did one see wagon load
after wagon load OF corn hawked
Arcugh the streets Of Ocala and no
sales could be made for soc and 60c
per bushel In a short time it was
selling for three times that price de-
livered at the farms. Sweet potatoes
were selling for 40c and soc per bush
ell soon the prices we're seen keep
ing steadily abreast OF corn. Cane
syrup was selling for 40c per gallon.
It is now selling FOR 40c per quart.
Butter was selling for zoe and 4Oc per
pound it is now selling for roc;
eggs advanced from 25e per dozen
to COO: fresh moved up to more than
three times former prices and chick.
ems became scare at Use and 500
apiece,
So. dear Mr. Editor. if a cry of
distress is heard from the farmre,
what must be the cry from the poor
consumer? The man who must buy
everything that goes on his back. on
his head, on his feet and on his
table?
He has no friend in congress upon
whom he can appeal for relief.
The congressman can not give
heed to his appeal for if be should
10 SO and dare attempt to curtau the
prices Of farm stuffs the hands of the
'armers would be raised against him
and without the farmer vote be well
Knows that be could not be returned
o office.
That is the fix the consumer is
u if be is living in the
districts and if he be
wing IN the manufacturing districts
le can get no relief from the repub-
lean members of congress from those
Istr1cts because they are dependent
n the vote of those engaged in the
manufacturing industries for re-eIec-
ION, hence the poor consumer ia
'round TO pulp between the upper
nd neither millstones.
ne IS indeed, poor, helpless and
nrortUnate. He can expect no suc.
Or from any course.
Yours very meekly ana humblv
A POOR CONSUMER
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29

Mr.. B. Goldman says he is willing
to vouch for the drawing qualities of
Banner advertising. for he has on
file many letters from various sec.
tons Of the state making inquiry re-
garding the puncture proof tires he
is now handling and is selling won
derful number Of. His certainty Of
the Banners aid is the fact that eac
letter mentions tie name Of this paper
as the source OF its information.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29
EDITORIALS BY BANNER
READERS
= 1
TIE PRICE OF FARM PRODUCTS

Ocala, Fla. Nov 25, 1918.
To the Editor Ocala Banner:
From recent letter printed in
your paper from the pen Of Mr.. B. e.
Raysor OF Lowell. farmer and state
prison and fruit inspector. I may be
justified in thinking that the farmers
are dissatisfied with the prevailing
prices and are crying for relief from
our members Of congress.
One can well remember at the be-
ginning Of the great world war that
cotton was selling for $40 per bale
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29

On the theory that it is better TO
have loved and lost than never to
have loved at ALL" Germany is now
trying to console herself for her hor.
rible error by claiming the purifying
effects" etc.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29

There is no longer any excuse for
a German king for Finland He was
chosen at time when the Germans
were in high favor at Helsingfors,
after helping the white Guards" de
feat the Bolsheviki. and it was
thought that Germany woaId win the
war.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29

Germany prospered under the svs=
tenn OF material progress. The Ger,
mans forgot nothing in material
way But they forgot one spiritual
truth That was the Sermon on the
Mount They trained their heads,
the eyes. the hands of the German
people, but the overlooked entirely
the training of the souls
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29

Germany's loss in men killed-as
near as can be told at the present
time-numbsr 1.5S0.O0O besides 26O..
900 whose fate is not and may never
be known, according to VOrwaerts,
the semiOfficial paper of Berlin.
France estimates Oermany's losses
in killed and wounded on all fields al
above $500 000.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29

Strong Bavarian factors are said to
be demanding punishment for the d.
posed Kaiser Wilhelm, also for the
Krupp interests and all others within
the former German empire RESPONSE
BILE for the war and the tremendous
loss OF life the German people sur,
fePed.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29

Just to prove tikt mistakes happen
in the best OF regulated newspapers.
the Tampa Tribune gave Us the fol
lowing a day or so ago: Congress be-
gins pairing down the navel measure .
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29

The biggest and best industry o.
the world for several years following
the war will be involved in food pro
ductiOn, because OF Florida's oppor-
tunities, every farming community
should be represented at the gather
ing
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29

Arthur Brisbane may as we'll dis
pose OF his neWspapers-for all the
good they will be to him in the
future.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29

What can be done with Bill" Ho-
henzollern is matter that appears to
be puzzzling the great heads of Eu-
rope Just now. What should be done
with him seems to be pretty well
known throughout the world What
is to be done merely remains to be
seen
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29

The probabilities now are that the
peace conference will not begiA It's
sittings until early in January. 1919.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29

The BoIshevlki are reported to be
planning war against Finland.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-29

the postoffIee at 0cala, Fla, under
scts Of congress regulating second
Glass nattsr
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-11-07
ITALY'S WARRIOR PRINCE

The youngest boy ofhcially fight
Ing at the front with the allies Is the
fourteen-year-old Prince Umberto Of
Italy.
As long ago as 1919, when ne was
only twelve, the principe di Piedmont
WINS a familiar figure at the Italian
army headquarters, hut he was there
then only as a privileged visitor. When
Italy was invaded, however. the desire
of the heir to the throne to join the
colors could no longer be refused.
While he has not been permitted
to run Into great danger, he Is seeing
actual military service and Is expert
encing many phases Of the war at first
hand.
Humbert Nicholas Thomas Jean
Marie--to give him his full name In
English--is the only son Of King Vic
tor Emmanuel. He is head Of the
Young Explorers Of Italy. a body that
corresponds to the boy scouts In
America. He has gone up In airplanes,
aoUAN hAnta uhnv NJ -,llI 49,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-11-07
NEW AMBASSADOR TO BRITAIN

When President Wilson selected
John w. Davis of West Virginia to
succeed Walter Hines Page as ambas-
sador to Great Britain there was con-
siderable surprise but not a single ad-
verse criticism Of the appointment.
The announcement was made Just as
Mr.. Davis. who was then solicitor gen.
eral Of the United States, arrived In
Switzerland to serve as the head Of
the American delegation at the Berne
conference between American and Ger
man missions on the treatment and
exchange Of prisoners Of war.
Since he went to Washington sew
en- years ago as q member of congress
from the First West Virginia district,
Mr.. Davis has been an active figure in
the capital. He vas elected to succeed
himself In the house. but hardly had
begun his second term when President
Wilson appointed him solicitor gen.
cral In August. 1913.
Mr.. Davis is forty-five years old.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-11-07
AdmonIshlna Them.

The kaiser" began one Of the prom
inent and influential loafers occupying
chairs on the porch Of the Petunia tav-
ern.
"Now. looky here, gentsl" severely
said the landlord, appearing In the
doorway. Il am as patriotic ms the next
man and all that. but II you're going to
uss that kind OF language I'll have to
ask you to excuse yourself and I'D
Journ. The windows behind you are
open. and the dining room girls are
working right inside. "-Kansas City
Star.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-11-07
Old PRESCRIPTION
FOR WEAK KIDNEYS

Have you ever stopped to reason Why
n y that % many products that arc eI-
teasivsly sdvsrtissd, al at oncs drop out
ef sight and are soon forgotteni The
rsasoa b plain-the article did not fulfil
The promises Of the manufacturer. This
eppliss moro particularly to . medicine.
4 medicinal preparation that has real
curative value almost sells itolf, a. like
~ sndlese chain system the remedy Il
recommended by those who have been
benefited. 10 those who are in need Of Il.
A prominent druggist says, Take Tor
sxampls Dr.. Kilmer's Swsmp-Root, Q
preparation ! have sold for many year,
snd never hesitate 70 recommend, for In
almost every case II shows excellent re-
suits. - many Of my customers testify.
No other kidney remedy that I know 81
has - large . saie."
According 70 sworn statements and
vsridsd testimony Of Thousands who have
I'D the preparation, the success Of Dr..
kilmens' 6wsmp-Root u due 70 the fact
that - many people claim. Il fulHlls al.
post every wish In overcoming kidney.
liver and bladder ailments, corrects ur.
mary troubles and neutnlises the uric
acid which eauses rheumatism.
YOu may receive Q sample bottle Of
0wamp- Root By Parcel Post. Address
Dr.. kilmsr Z Co, Binghamton, N. Y, and
sncloss ten cents; also mention this paper.
LArEe and medium size bottles for sale
at all drug stores.-Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-11-07

ons and the riccd pulp Of three
bananas, three cupfuls Of strained
honey. three cupfuls Of water. Let
stand n hour then pour into n frecz-
er, add-a cupful Of cream and freeze.
This amount will serve ten persons.
Peanut strawG-Roll rich pastry
one-cighth OF an inch In thickness.
spread, one-half with peanut butter.
wet the edges and fold the remaining
half over II. Roll lightly, prick with
a fork to prevent putting up. Cut In
strips Q half-inch wide and four
inches. long. Brush with milk and
bake In a quick oven. When done
sprinkle with pnprika.
Spanish Meat DIsh.-In the bottom
OF n baking dish place n layer OF thin
~ sliced, potatoes. Over these lay
sliced cold roast beef. chicken or any
kind Of cooked meat |; pour over a cup
full or less Of good gravy. A very fine.
ly-shredded onion Is then sprinkled
over the gravy. Then cover with two
cupfuls OF thick tomato; put into the
ove TO bake; after nm hour add a
tablespoonful of cooked green peas
and serve nj once. Salt and pepper
should be added to each layer. as the
seasoning improves as the dish cooks.
Stuffed Green Peppers.--Cut of the
tops Of a dozen green peppers and
put these bits with n small onion
through a meat chopper. Add a pound
Of sausage meat. two-thlrds Of a cup
full Of scfacked crumbs. two table
s~poonfu,s OF catsup, n egg well
beaten, three-fourths Of a teaspoonful
OF salt and milk to soften. Remove
the seeds, stuff the peppers and set
them In a baking dish with n little
warm water TO keep them from stick.
Ing. Bake In u moderate oven n
hour or until the meat is brown and
the peppers soft.
ML4s~s4e
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-11-07

salt and n few dashes Of paprika, add
a h~alf-cupful Of mayonnaise and serve.
A little chopped green pepper may be
added for variety.
Ham with cider.-Slices " cola nam
are heated In cider which has been
thickened with cornstarch. Serve pour
ed over the ham. A half glassful of mp
pie or currant Jelly with a half cup
full Of wnter and n tablespoonful OF
cornstarch makes a good sauce.
Cheese and Pepper Fondu.-Use two
tablespoonfuls each Of chopped red
ana green peppers. two-thirds OF a cup
ful OF corr cake crumbs. the same
amount Of scalded milk and cheese.
one-half teaspoonful each Of salt and
paprika, n few grains OF mustard and
two %well-beaten eggs. Grease a baking
dish and sprinkle with the finely
chopped peppers. Add the scalded MIX
10 the grated cheese, seasonings.
crumbs. and beaten 4 yolks; mix
well. then fold In the stiffiy beaten
whites. Turn Into the baking dish and
bake In o slow oven twenty-five min
utes.
Chocolate Molasses cakes-Take
one-third Of a cupful Of molasses, one
sixth of n cup OF boiling water, on ia
blespoonful OF shortening. one-half
cupful OF flour. one-fourth cupful OF
corn flour. ne-third Of a teaspoonful
OF soda. the same Of salt and CHINA
mon. one and n half squares of melted
chocolate and n half %teaspoonful Of
vanilla. Beat thoroughly after combin-
Ing as usual, and bake In small creased
muffin pans.
Coconut 6iscult.-7Sift two cupfuls
OF barley -four with four teaspoonfuls
OF baking powder. q half teaspoonful
Of salt, two tablespoonfuls Of shorten
Ing and one cupful OF fresh grated CO.
conut. Add the coconut milk for
the liquid and roll out one-half inch
thick. Brush the top with milk and
bake moderately twenty-five minutes,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-11-07

TO FIGHT

The Comeback" man was really never
3own-and- out. Ills weakened condition
because Of overlook, lack Of exercise, i'm
proper eating ara living demands stimula-
Zion 70 sati.fy. the cry for q health-giving
appetite and the refreshing sleep essential
70 strength. GOLD MEDAL Harlem Oil
Capsules, the National Remedy Of Holland,
Ntll do the work. They are wonderful.
Three Of these capsules each day will put
Q men on his feet before he knows IL;
whether his trouble comes from uric acid
poisoning. the kidneys, gravel or stone in
the bladder, stomach arrangement or other
ailments that befall the over: jealous Amer
lean. The best known, most reliable rem.
edy for these troubles 10 GOLD MEDAL
Harlem Oil Capsules. This remedy has
stood the test for moro than 200 years
since its discovery in the ancient labora;
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gives relief at once. Don't wait until you
today. Your druggist viii gladly refund
your money II they do not help you. Ac.
cept no substitutes. Look for the name
GOLD MEDAL on every box, three sizes.
They are the pure. original, imported
HARLEM Oil 0apsules.-Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-11-07
Awful Word.

A few weekes after school began six
year-old Jack announced at the dinner
table: ~ ~
"A boy ut the school today said .
had word"
"Oh. DEAR" said mamma. she ought
to be ashamed"
ayes, and the teacher said she'd
have to punish him II he ever said II
again."
"What did he say!" asked daddy.
81 can't tell you, daddy. 1t was aw-
full bad"
"Really"
"Just awful. awful bad. I wouldn't
say such a word" Then suddenly
frightening. rs II with a new idea:
But I'll spell 1t for You. 1t is g-i-ti"