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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-04
Executive Committee Met

The Democratic Executive COM
Imittee of DeSoto county met at
the court house Saturday morning
with w. R. Minor, Bowling Green
in the chair. w. R. Granting of
TT. Green, was elected secretary
pro tenn. Those present at the
meeting were T. e. Fielder, Gard
ner; j. F. Bates. Oak Hill; d. G..
ISwann, Zolfo; nv R. Granting
Fort Green; |. G. Royal, Arcadia.
The committee passed number
of resolutions, including a request
for an Improvement in the fish
laws of the county, making the
laws similar to those Of Polk coun-
ty; repeal of the Bryan primary
law and corrupt practice act; al
lowing school districts to increase
their millage not in excess of sew
en- mills, and regulating traffic on
paved roads. 1t was decided by
vote of the committee that in case
no committeeman qualified in the
recent primary the old member
shall hold over.
Election of officers followed and
Ivey G. Royal, of this city, was
made chairman, and w. r. Gram
ling. Of Fort Green, secretary
Arcadia News, Monday.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-04
Pondering the Labor Problem

This exodus of colored men
from Florida means that this state
faces scarcity of labor that will
very seriously interfere with it's
industries. More white men will
have to work with their hands
than heretofore, or much work
will have to go undone. In Flor
ida heretofore there has been less
farm work done by women than
in other Southern states and it
may be that they cannot be ex-
pected to help very materially in
this class of labor. But colored
women can do most of the work
on Florida farms as well as the
men; and the white women can re-
lease many helpers for this neces-
sary work by doing their own
household labors md dispensing
with colored servitors. We've all
got to do a little more real work
than we have ever done before if
we are really j. earnest about
helping ont in this great national
emergency.-Lakeland Telegram.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-04
Great Army of Boys and Girls
Working

More than 100000 boys and
girls were reached through club
work last year according to a
compilation recently made by the
United States Department of
Agriculture, which supervises this
work in cooperation with the
state agricultural colleges. Of this
number approximately $4,000
made complete reports, which
show that they produced and con-
served products amounting to
SlO,O0O,OOO. In the 33 northern
and western states $4,000 boys
and girls were enrolled. OF this
number l6O,625 made complete re-
ports and produced and con-
served products valued at $780,
OO0. in the South there were
1915 boys enrolled in the regu-
lar work, who produced products
valued at $4,500,000, and 1906
girls who produced and conserved
products valued at 81, 100000. In
the emergency club work in the
South the club leaders reached O.
yer 100000 boys and approx
matcly 100000 girls who pro-
duced and conserved products
valued at more than 100000.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-04
How to Dry Food Stuffs

Special emphasis is placed this
year by food conservation special
lists on the Importance of drying.
This method requires no sugar,
and as it's advantages become bet
ter known is attaining wide popu-
larity. Nearly every product of
the soil can be dried and thus pre-
served for use months and even
years later. Bulletins describing
tested drying methods will be sent
free on application to the U. S.
Department of Agriculture.
Vegetables and fruits can be
dried in an oven, in trays or racks
over the kitchen stove, or in a
specially constructed drier. There
are small driers on the market
which give satisfactory results
The small cook-stove driers or G.
vaporators are small ovenlike
structures usually made of gal
vanized sheet iron, or of wood and
galvanized iron. They are of
such size that they can be placed
on the top of an ordinary gas,
wood or coal range or kerosene
stove.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-04
Food. Ration in. Gas-proof Con-
tainer

The quartermaster's depart
ment is now supplying gas-proof
food containers to the soldiers in
the zone of operations in France.
These containers prevent seepage
of gas into the containers and
guard against contamination of
the food. The men carry their
emergency ratiOns in the contain
ers and all food brought up to the
trenches is carried in the new tins.
After the food packed in the
containers they are Theoretically
sealed. 1t is planned to use par
affine for sealing as it settles in
the crevices in such a way that it
must be cut before the lids can be
taken off. 1t can be applied by
running the containers through a
paraffine bath.
Because the supply of tin is linn
tied and there may not be enough
to supply the needs Of the army,
the quartermaster'r department
is experimenting with the wax pa
per box. Tests made show that
these boxes meet all conditions
satisfactorily. The tins and box
es both are vermin and water
proof.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-04
Berrnont

Bermont, July Mrs. Ed
Stall made a business trip to Pun
ia Gorda last week.
Mr.. Dane Decker is working at
the camps near Arcadia.
Mr.. Joe Kennedy of Arcadia,
was here for few days last week.
Mr. Van Meter is spending a
few days in Arcadia with friends
this week.
Those visiting Arcadia last
week were S. NJ. Kirton, Mr.. Will
lis, Mrs. Stall, Mr.. and Mrs. John
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-04

Every spendthrift adds to the
wars length.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-04
A Timely Reminder

There are times. when newspa
publishers and printers in the
alier towns find it necessary tc
r,mind some of their business
ms that the home newspaper
nd printshop are not being
7-operly supported-not being
given consideration that measures
up with the generosity of the
newspaper.
Joe L. Holbrook & Son, publish
ers of the Dresden (Tenn.) Enter
prise, in recent issue, found a
timely means of conveying a re-
minder of this kind to their read
ers.
Under the heading of "Newspa-
/. per Loyalty" attention is called to
: the fact that newspapers gener-
: ally. despite the fact that they are
I. harder hit than many other bust
F.. ness concerns by increased cost of
all materials, come right to the
front to do all within their power
to promote any cause for the good
of humanity and that they do not
. have to be coaxed. To offset this
marked liberality on the part of
= the newspapers, it is rightfully
contended that the banks and 9TH
er business firms, instead of in
vesting in costly Autographed
stationary could better serve their
country's cause by patronizing
the home printer. using cheaper
stationery, enabling the home
town booster to live-and. also,
by having their printing done at
home, save sums which could be
most proftably invested in Liber-
ty Bonds, War Savings stamps
and otherwise doing a greater
service than by sending their
money out of town.
ct is far from being a compli-
ment to any town or its business
men when it has to be reminded
that the home newspaper man is
entitled to all the business within
: 'eir giving, but it is necessary at
times to remind the public that
III" newspaper publisher is ever
giving more than he is paid for,
and does this not really because
he feels it duty, but because the
rood work is second nature with
him, the result of his training and
natural inclination to help 9TH
ers. st. Augustine Record.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-04
Anti Typhoid Vaccination

Vacation trips are now being
planned, and just where to go is
probably being carefully consid-
cred as well as the expenses. Is
the vacationist, while planning
these details, giving due thought
to his protection from communica-
BILE diseases? If he is not, he
should receive some advice from
his physician or the health officer
before he leaves for his trip to
the mountains or lakes. He should
use the best means of guarding a.
gainst typhoid as it is one OF the
greatest disease dangers he will
encounter.
The vacationist is going to UNI
familiar surroundings, where con-
ditions are beyond his control,
and of course, he must accept
them and take much for granted.
He probably will not know the
source of the water and food sup
ply. He will not be able to solve
the fly problem should he find it
to exist. Some of the vacation
lists may be worried for fear OF
contracting some disease and
nearly every one knows typhoid is
one disease most likely to be con-
tracted, through food or drink.
Typhoid immunization by anti
typhoid vaccination, is one of the
most practical ways for pro-
lection. This treatment consists
of three NEGOTIATIONS with the ty-
phoid vaccine, and is usually adj
one week apart. The
Florida State Board of Health
furnishes this vaccine free to ply
sicians in the state. This is adj
vised as one of the ways of pre-
of this disease, and will
the individual from two
to three years apart.
In health reports from canton
ments, typhoid is exceedingly
rare, due to this method of pre-
However, if one is vac
cinated before leaving home for
ones vacation, there will be very
little need for worry about ty-
phoid during the vacation period
at least. This advice about vacci-
nation is not always needed. no
matter how strongly put, there
fore it is not the whole duty of the
or health officer to the
vacationist. Educational means
must be emphasized. Thev should
ascertain the facts as to the sew
age disposal, water and food sup
ply. The vacationist should be
protected, not only for his own
sake, but to prevent him from
bringing typhoid back to his
home community and thereby en-
dangering the neighbors,-State
Board of Health.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-04
Shenefeld, Mr.. Neel, Mrs. Bur-
-lingame and w. |. Baxly.

Shenefeld, Mr.. Neel, Mrs. Bur-
| lingame and w. |. Baxly.
Miss Annie Balm went to Area
dia last week, to spend some time
with her sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. M. Kirton and
children motored to Arcadia yes
terday.
Mrs. Ed Stall made business
trip to Tampa, Tuesday.
Mrs. Ed Edmonds spent Satur-
day in Arcadia.
The Sewing Circle met with
Mrs. Edmonds last week. All
had nice time. They are going
to take up Red Cross work.
Mr.. Willis left Tuesday morn
ing for Tampa, where he has gone
to see a throat specialist.
Mr.. Bill Horn made business
trip to Punta Gorda Monday.
Mrs. Rex Hoffman returned to
Arcadia last week, after a visit
out here.
Mr.. Ed Neel made final proof
of his homestead last Friday.
Mr.. John Olson and family
came through here one day last
week from Moore Haven, on their
way to Punta Gorda.-HOME-
STEADER.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-04

A number Of farmers in Jack
son county will plant wheat this
fall. This is an effort to con
serve the wheat supply of the
country by producing enough for
their own consumption.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-04

Monthly magazines to be sent
to soldiers and sailors should not
be more than two months old, ac-
cordlng to the Post Office Depart
ment, and weekly publications
should not be more than three
weeks old.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-04

The citizens of Avon Park re-
Gently killed black bear, for no
reason than because bruin took a
notion to visit that pretty town.
-Wauchula Advocate.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-04

THE war is producing a slang
all its own writes a Y. M. c.. A.
secretary overseas. Gin England,
for example, when you hear that
a ship was bumped, you know it
was torpedoed."
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-07-04
Weather Forecast

Forecast for the period July l
to 6, Inclusive
South Atlantic and East Gulf
Generally fair with tenn
peratures somewhat above nor
mal.-HENRY.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-30
KEEP THE BOYS WELL FED.

Is there man. woman or child in Cordova who would not willingly go to bed hungry every night if it should be necessary in order that the boys who are fighting our battles six thousand miles from home might have plenty to eat?
 Fortunately it Is not necessary for any of us to go hungry ourselves, but 1t is necessary for us to see that the boys in khaki do not go hungry. Uncle sam must have money to buy food for the soldiers and that is why Cor doya is asked to buy at least $71,5OO worth of bonds of the Fourth Liberty Loan. There is a whole lot of satis faction in the thought that Cordova. by subscribing only it's minimum quota for the loan, will provide food for l66,3OO soldiers for a whole day or. hEured in another way. it will keep 4O9 soldiers we'll fed for an entire year. These figures are based upon the government estimate of 43 cents
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-30
A QUICK ANSWER TO THE CALL

Selective service Is the own off spring of the American volunteer. IL has neither exiled it's sire nor silenced his voice.
 Selective service has but shifted the burden of the whole task of fighting for our country from volunteer should CTS. and guided enthusiastic patriot ism In the right channels towards the quickest and best results.
 No. The day of the American vol unteer is not past; for volunteer ser vice is 2 matter of sp!rit-the willing ness to do.
 It can still speak; it can still act on the day of selective service regis tration.
 The man. who, on the day on which our country has commended all men in America between the ages of IS and 45 (both inclusive) to register for selective service, rises eagerly and hastens to place his name n'the selective service roll. unless he has already registered, is an American volunteer.
 He is as much an American volun- teer as the men who shouldered a musket in 1776, or answered the first call in 1861
 A man volunteers in his heart. Se- leCtive service opens the way for him to serve where he is best needed, and when. It safeguards an over jealous spirit from trying to serve where it is of little use.
 Let the volunteer spirit express it self among the men of America. whom our government has decided shall next register for selective service It will voice itself by the readiness and quickness of it's response to the com mand of our country.
 Our nation has set for itself the task of registering thirteen millions of men between the ages of Is and 20 and g and 45 years
 It will register them, only if Amer:
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-30

in the American expeditionary forces in France.
 If Cordova should fail to subscribe its minimum quota of $71 300 of this loan, some other community would have to do more than it's share or some of the boys in France might go hungry. But Cordova will do it's share and more. We cannot fail If we think for a minute every time we sit down at the dinner table in our comfortable homes of the boys-our own boys who are fighting and dying for us and for the safety of our homes.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-30

ica's volunteer spirit speaks and acts.
 The need of the hour Is a double quick response. Our country must add more than two million soldiers to the American army of today to beat the Hun back into his den.
 It will pick these soldiers from the 13,000,000 men who register next.
 Use every effort to learn where you must register Rerister as early and as quickly as you can.
 Co prepared to give the vital facts about yourself. Answer the questions of the registering board. Don't ask questions.
 That will show true volunteer spirit.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-30

FOR RENT-Sinele room, furnished; $l5. Phone 1855. 25-tf
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-30

In the list of Liberty bond purchas- CTS on Saturday appeared tn ename of "F. J. Lellin," which should have read Frances Jane Sellin
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-30

Your eyes fitted Compound and stigmatic lenses replaced See Os. borne.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-30

The Frisco Cafe is prepared to serve you any special dish
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-30

Fresh Ever.Ready fiashiight batter. ies. Blum -ONeill Co. If
The Cordova daily times., 1918-09-30
tPaid Advertisement

~ sec 2 Election Laws That in mas been called voters permitted to of election shall the official ballots made of the election returns.
The St. Johns herald., 1918-02-07
United States Land Office, at Phoenix, Arizona,
 State of Arizona.

4 To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the State of Arizona has filed in this office it's School Indemnity Land Selection Lists as follows, apply ing to select as indemnity the lands described. to-Wit:
 L-1588 S-037587: In T. II N,, R. 26 E; Lots l, 2, 5, 4, 6, 7, E5SW4, Sec. s.
 L-1589 S-037588: In T Il N., R. 26 E; All Sec. 26.
 L-1590 S-037589: In T. II N, R. 26 E; All Sec. 27. \. L-1591 S-037590: In T. II N., R. 26 B; All Sec. .28.
 L-1592 S-037591:. In T. II N, R. 28 B; Lots1. 2, S3NE4, E3SE1, Sec. 3.
 R. 28E; w., Sec. 12; W. Sec. 13. L-1594 S-037593: In T. 10 N, R. 27 B; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, S1N2, N5S3, SE4SW4, S1SE1 Sec. 3.
 L-1595 S-037595: In T. 10 N., R. 27 E; SW4 SW4, Sec. 3; SW4SW4 Sec. 4; SW3SW1, Sec. 5, L-1596 S-037596: In T. 10 N., R. 27 E; NJ, SE1, NJ SW4, SE1SW1, Sec. 4.
 L-1597 S-O37597: In T. 10 N., R. 27 B; NJ, N3SW4, SE4SW4, SE1, Sec. 5.
 L-1598 S-O37598: In T. 10 N., R. 27 B; All Sec. 8.
 L-1599 S-037599: In T. 10N., R. 27 E; All Sec. 9.
 L-I6O0 S-O37600: In T. 10 N., R. 27 E; All Sec. 10.
 L-1601 S-037601: In T. 10 N., R. ,27 E; All Sec. Il.
 L-1602 S-037602: In T. 10 N., R 27 E; All Sec. IA.
 L-1603 S-O376O3: In T. 10 N., R. 27 E; All Sec. 15.
 L-1604 S-0376O4: In T. 10 N., R. 27 E; All Sec. IT.
 L-1605 S-037605: In T. 10 N., R. 27 E; All Sec. 20.
 L-1606 S-037606: In T. 10 N., R. 27 B; All Sec. 21.
 L-16Ci S-037607: In T. 10 N., R. 27 B; All Sec. P.
 L-1608 S-037608: In T. 10 N., R. 27 B; All Sec. 23.
 L-1609 S-037609: In T. 10 N. R. 27 E; All Sec. 26.
 L-1610 S-0376l0: In T. 10 N., R. 27 E; All Sec. 27.
 L-1611 S-037611: In T. 10 N., R. 27 E; All Sec. 28.
 L-1612 S-037612: In T. 1O.N., R. 27 E; All Sec. 29.
 L-1613 S-037613: In T. 10. N., R. 27 E; All Sec. 33.
 L-1614 S-037614: In I. 10 N., R. 27; All Sec. 34.
 L-1615 S-O37615: In T. 10 N.. R. 27 E; All Sec. 35.
 (All in c. 6 s. R. M.)
 During the five weeks period of publication of this notice or any time thereafter and before final approval and certifcation, this office will receive protests or con- tests as to any of the above tracts applied for and transmit the same to the General Land Office.
 Dated at Phoenix; Arizona, De- cember 31. 1917.
 J |. IRWIN, Register,
 JOHN J. BIRDNO. Receiver. Date of first publication January
The St. Johns herald., 1918-02-07

Notice of SelecEionurdsr sr Sections 2275 and 2276, U. 5. Revised Statutes, as Amended by Act of Congress, February 2S, 1891, Paragraph 9 ct seq., Rules Ap- proved April 25, 190Z) as ex- tended to the State of Arizona by Act of Congress, Approved June 20, 1910.
 United States Land Office,
 at Phoenix, Arizona,
 State of Arizona. To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the State of Arizona has filed in this office it's School Indemnity Land Selection List No. 9O4, Serial No. 036101, respectively, applying to select as indemnity, the following described lands to-Wit:
 List No. 904, Serial No. 036101: In T. 9N., R. 28 E.: Lot lin Sec ton 5.
 (AII in c. 6 s. R. M.) During the five weeks period of publication ot this notice, or any time thereafter, and before final approval and certification, this of fee will receive protests or con- tests as to any of the tracts ap- piled for and transmit the same to the General Land office. Dated at Phoenix, Arizona, Jan uary 10, 1918.
 J. L. IRWIN.
 Register,
 JOHN J. BIRDNO
 Receiver. Date of first publication January IF, 1918.
The St. Johns herald., 1918-02-07

AGENTS FOR: Mitchell wagons, Landau Cabinets, Eastman Kodahs, Bills Bros. Monuments, Donalds perfume Turis Gasoline Lights.
The St. Johns herald., 1918-02-07

Date of first publication January IF, 1918.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-13
Women Aiding Loan Drive
Influenza Epidemic Increases
Their Value in Campaign
{ Special Dispatch to The Tribune

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.-Women's
work in the Liberty Loan drive has
been increased by the methods that
have had to be adopted on account OF
the epidemic Of influenza. according to
Mary Synon, of the National Woman's
Liberty Loan Committee.
House TO house canvassing has
been increased" said Miss Synon to-
day, land that was the work women
had taken the greatest part in. Orig
inally nearly all the personal work for
the Liberty loans was done by women.
And when this epidemic prohibited
meetings, and made the personal work
imperative. women naturally took up
a larger share in the work because
they were experienced in that side of
it,
Mrs. W. G. McAdoo sent out q tele-
gram last night to more than 5000
county chairmen OF the Women's LIB
erty Loan Committee urging them to
increase their house to house canvass
ing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-13
z Negroes Killed,
Policemen Injured
In Brooklyn Riot
Knives, Guns, Bricks and
Clubs Used in Race
Battle

Two negroes were killed and num-
Der of detectives and policemen badly
beate during race riot which ragged
for an hour yesterday afternoon in the
nelghborhood Of Myrtle Avenue and
Prince Street, Brooklyn. A hundred
sailors from the Navy Yard, who were
passing when the melee was under
way, jumped in and took a hand in
dispensing crowd of two thousand
negroes.
One of the negroes who were killed
Walter Smith, of 60 Lawrence Street
Brooklyn, started the clash, according
to witnesses, when he went into a fur
nlture store in the neighborhood and
demanded that the proprietor give him
stove. N the fight that started ne
groes poured from surrounding houses
and threatened the storekeaper.
Reserves from the Adams and Popfar
street stations. who came up in answer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-13

have made with real estate concerns
nre almost fully paid. Two courses
are being adopted by these concerns.
One is to refuse the last instalment
due under the contract, and put off the
purchaser as long as possible. The
other is to take the last instalment and
give the purchaser deed which war
rants the title to be free and clear of
encumbrances, but at the same time
advise the purchaser that blanket
mortgage exists upon the property and
that he must negotiate for the release
of his own lot.
"The realty companies claim that the
real protlteers are the trust companies,
the life insurance and title companies
who hold the blanket mortgages, and
claim that the realty companies have
been held up for large bonuses and
fees for the renewal Of underlying
mortgages and for increased interest
rates; aso that the holders of the mort
cages against the unsold lots, but in
sist upon enforcement against the en-
tire parcel.
ut seems to me that the officers in
brought before the magistrate and
given an opportunity to explain their
attitude on the witness stand. If they
have not been parties to the wrongs
complained of, they will then be able
to absolve themselves.
"The people OF moderate means who
have invested their funds in real es-
state, only to find that the sellers
cannot deliver the property free and
clear from encumbrances, must have
their wrongs redressed. They now face
foreclosure of the mortgages, and the
real estate operators who sold them
the property claim that they cannot be
OF any assistance"
Yesterday being holiday, there
was no session of Magistrate Apple
tons court, but members of the Mayors
committee were on hand to accept com