davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-27
ENTHUSIASTIC INTEREST
MARKED FOOD MEETING
Al BARTON YESTERDAY

The meeting at Barlow yesterday
afternoon under the auspices of the
Federated Food Administration was
well attended and greatly enjoyed by
those VINO were present. The State
Food Administrator, Hon. Braxton
Beacham, through the efforts of the
County Food Administrator j. Walk
er Pope and Deputy A. ]. Holworthy,
had persuaded Hon. Franklin Fort,
who is closely associated with Her
bert Hoover, to come to Polk county
and give our people the same kind of
information he has been imparting to
some of the other communities in the
State. Mr.. Fort is a forceful speak
err; he knows what he is talking about
and is thoroughly informed with re-
gard to war conditions and statistics.
He says the belief of the Food Ad-
ministration is that the American peo-
rle will do everything the government
asks if they know why it is being
asked and Mr. Fort knows and i'm
parts this information in most prac-
teal and attractive manner.
He covered thoroughly the whole
field of the food situation in the var
ious countries of Europe, showing
that America had not yet been called
upon for sacrifice in this regard in
any more real way than they had yet
been required to sacrifice in giving
up their husbands and sons for serv-
ice at the front. The Food Admins :
tration does not believe that the real
Americans will measure their patriot
ism by anything less than their will,
ingness to cheerfully give up every
ounce. of wheat, sugar and other food
products they may be called upon for
and that those who refuse or neglect
to do this when called upon will have
the opportunity Of getting in bad with
the Food Administration, because .
square deal is being insisted upon for
rich and poor, there being no favored
class.
Notice has already gone out that
owing to the increasing shortage OF
sugar, the family allotment COM
mencing Aug. will be on a basis OF
two pounds per capita per month, in
stead of three as heretofore, but that
as soon as conditions change where
by the rules may be changed the Food
Administration will not be show to
act.
After the meeting scores of citizens
congratulated Mr.. Fort on the splen-
did address he had made, full of just
the very information our people wan.
and answering in advance questions
and criticism with regard to the rea-
son for and manner Of carrying out
many of the rules imposed from time
to time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-27

This morning Mr.. W. B. McMullen
who lives on South Kentucky avenue
awoke about 1870 to find the fence in
the rear of his home afire Neighbors
came to his aid Immediately and the
fire was extinguished without the as
sistance of the Fire Department.
Whether some one set the fence aflre
or whether someone was passing
through the allev and threw down a
lighted match, will probably never be
known, but in any event 1t was net
a pleasant experience for Mr.. McMul-
len and the neighborhood, but all were
glad that 1t resulted no more seri.
iously.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-27
Celebrate Birthday

A JOYOUS occasion on the 25th Of
this month was the celebration oil
Mrs. Ellsworth's forty-fifth birthday
al her home, 7O2 North Florida ave
nue.. Quite a few relatives and a
number of friends were present. Her
sister. Mrs. E. H. Brown and family
from Sparkling Station, Mrs. Johnson
and family from Tampa, also Mr.. ID.
d. Barten from Tampa.
The Laymen's meeting, which is now
in session, made it a special point T.
meet with her on this occasion.
The Bible used by Bro. Lowe was
one presented to her in her tenu
wear by her mother, being the first
Bible her mother ever owned.
Mr.. Lufsey made very appropri'
ate prayer and the one by Mrs. Sarah
Polk touched the hearts Of all. After
the meeting fancy cake and sherbe'
were served to all. Then all depart
ed wishing Mrs. Ellsworth many
more happy birthdays.
A FRIEND.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-27
W. L. CLIFTON, FORMER
SUPERINTENDENT POLK
COUNTY, SEEKS NEW TRIAL

The case of the State Of Florida vs..
W. l.. Clifton, was before the SUI
preme court Tuesday morning, on oral
argument, and all of the justices were
present, sitting throughout the two
hour session.
Despite the fact that the day was
one of the sultriest of the season, the
attorneys, R. B. Huffaker and Scion
Wilson, of Barlow, battled for the re-
yersal of the case for new trial, and
the State, represented by c. o. An
drews, assistant attorney general,
fought to affirm the judgment OF the
trial court.
The point was not raised, but the
State pointed out that the case would
have to be reversed only for proper
sentence, and that this would not re-
quire new trial
The defendant, DR.. Clifton, was for
sometime president of Sutherland Col
lege, and at the time of the offense, of
obtaining money under false pretense,
was county superintendent of publ,
instruction of Polk county. He was
removed from office by Governor
Cats, when the indictment was found.
The case is looked upon with much
interest over the entire State.
The defendant appeared in the su-
preme court in person. and sat be-
tween his counsel throughout the ar
gument--a very unusual circumstance.
The opinion is being prepared and
will be handed down in the course Of
few days. Tallahassee Record.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-27

Under the supervision of Mr.. S. L..
Collins, principal of the Kathleen pub
lie schools, fine patriotic meeting
was held on the grounds adjacent to
the school building last night. A
splendid program, consisting of SONGS
and recitations was rendered by the
young people, and those present de-
clare that the entertainment was un-
usually fine. Rev. Wallace Wear, OF
this city, made an inspiring patriotic
address, and the occasion throughout
was one of much interest and benefit
for all who attended.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-27

Mr.. Alec M. Gibson, nephew OF
Mrs. A. l.. Orrell, left Thursday
morning for Plattsburg, N. Y, where
he enters the Reserve officers Train
ing camp for two months. He re-
ceived the appointment through the
president of Wofford College, where
he has attended school since Septem-
Der, 1917. After completing this mil
itary course, he will return to Wof-
ford and have charge of a military
company. His friends, school mates
and especially teachers of the Lake
land high school will be pleased to
hear he is making such good rec
ord.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-27

Quite a number of aviators were
entertained in the various homes Sun
day. The Arcadia boys are a clean
set of young men and Barlow people
are glad to extend them the courtesy
of a visit to their homes. Those at
tending the dance here Saturday eve
ming were given a treat in the way OF
a visit to Egypt Springs Sunday morn
ing and a ride to the club house a,
Lakeland Highlands Sunday after
noon Barlow Record.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-27

Congressman H. ]. Drane will not
come home while Congress is in re-
cess, as will be noted from the fol-
lowing taken from 9 Washington dis,
patch to the Tampa Times, which
says: Since the visit Of Tampa's
big committee Rep Drane has been
unusually active in trying to land
something for his home metropolis
and is making daily visits to certain
Of the war work establishments
where something is brewing. He
has decided not to take vacation in
spite of the action of congress as a
body. Within the last few weeks his
mail has reached such a volume that
he has had to employ extra help to
keep up with it."
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-27
In Society
Dance Tonight at Elks' Club
In Honor Of the AyiatOrs

A large number Of aviators will be
up from Arcadia tonight to attend the
dance rendered them at the Elks'
Club. Invitations have been extend
ed to Elks and their friends of Tam
pa, Barlow, Plant City and other
South Florida towns, and a large
crowd is expected. The affair will be
one of the most brilliant ever given
at the Elks new Home.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-27

Hons. j. F. G. Griggs and Goode
Query, Chairman and Publicity
Agent, respectively, of the State War
Savings movement, were visitors in
Lakeland today, and were pleasant
callers at the Office Of this paper. Mr.
Criggs is enthusiastic over the sales
|of War Savings Stamps, and declares
that the movement is invaluable to
the people of this country as an edu
cation in thrift. The two gentlemen
were accompanied by their charming
wives, and they left in their car for
Barlow, where they 60 to confer with
county authorities in relation to push
ing the campaign for War Savings
sales
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-27

Mr.. H. l.. Swatts has received a
letter from N. F.. Yarbrough, former,
ly in charge of the electric light plant
here but who is now Somewhere in
France" The letter was written
June 18th, and says: 81 am some
where in France and just as happy
as can be, only | am having some
trouble with my back, but am hoping
it will be all right soon Had a fine
trip coming over, but was seasick
some. This surely is a wonderful
country. You cannot blame these
people for fighting for it. Give my
regards to all my friends. NY ad
dress is Co. c, 1O5th Engineers, A,
f. F. via New York"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-27

The executive committee of the
|Florida Educational Association has
decided to change the meeting of the
Association in December from Fort
myers to Gainesville in order that
more teachers may attend, Gainesville
being more centrally located and cas-
Ter of access than Fort Myers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-27
Senior EpwOrth League Program
Sunday. July 2s at Z p. Nj.


T,eader-Mr. Dwight Robertson.
subject-"Echoes from the summer
Conferences.
song-"He Included Me.
Scripture Lesson-Luke BILL
Apostles Creed
song-"It Pays to Serve Jesus
Prayer.
Scripture references.
Piano Solo-By Mrs. Fraser
Psalm 99-Miss Iris Bryant.
Talk-"The Summer Prayer Meet
ings."
Vocal solo-By Mr.. Henry McRae
League Benediction.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Almer Woods, the
letter nee Miss Elizabeth Meharg, are
the happy parents of lovely little
daughter, born this morning. The
little maiden's name will probably be
Elizabeth Louise.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-27
CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY In BANKRUPTCY
Insolvency Admitted, Say Petitioners.
One of Most Prominent Contracting
Concerns in South for II Years

Involuntary proceedings in bank
ruptcy were instituted yesterday III
federal court here against the Ed
wards Construction Company by three
local creditors presenting claims to-
falling $4,000. The petition asking ad
Indication and submitting statement
from the alleged bankrupts admitting
their insolvency was filed yesterday
morning.
Knight & Wall Co., with claim OF
1910, is the principal creditor 1t Is
understood, though attorneys were In
no position yesterday to make any es-
Inmates on the liabilities nor on the
assets.
The petition asks the adjudication
in bankruptcy of both H. C. Edwards
and Baisden Mickler, individually and
as co-partners. 1t alleges that an
act of bankruptcy was committed
when they made statement admit
ting insolvency. A copy of the state
ment, which in addition to admitting
Insolvency also agrees to adjudication
Immediately, was attached to the pc
tition.
Prominent In Contracting Circles
The Edwards Construction Company
is one of the most prominent con.
tracing firms in the State, havini
done work of different kinds all over
Florida and having specialized In
concrete construction and roadbuild-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-27

Mr.. VIM. B. Shugert, chief clerk to
Supt. Jos. M. Nelson, Carlstrom
Field, Arcadia, leaves Monday for Ma
tagorda, Texas, with Mr.. Nelson, who
has contract to build large sulphur
plant there for the Gulf Sulphur Co.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-27

Mr.. II. W. Wright, who has been
mere for several months, being con-
nected with the paving company en-.
gagged in work here, has gone to Biz
mingham, where he will be connected
with like proposition.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-27
Lakeland LacOnic.s

Members of All Saints Episcopal
church will be glad to know that here
after and during the absence of the
rector, morning service will be held
every Sunday at ten instead of eleven
o'clock.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-27

F9urteen negro slackers were taken
10 Barlow and placed in the county
jail yesterday, some of them having
tailed to fill out their questionable.
while Others had failed to register.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-27

Mrs. J. G. Graham, nee Miss Ern-
estine Bowyer, returned to her home
in Jacksonville yesterday after IA
pleasant visit here the guest of her
aunt, Mrs. Ida Lusk.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-27

Mrs. r. J. Straw, teacher Of the
r. r. L. Glass, urges all members to
be present tomorrow morning at $3.50
o'clock at the Baptist church. All Wis
itors and strangers cordially well
coined. REPORTER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-27

On the tombstone of photographer
turied in an English rural cemetery
&c inscribed: "Here lie, taken from
life"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-27

A New York theatre has woman
stage manager.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-07-27

Zoe and zoe
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-07
TIGHTEN LINES TO
PROTECT FARMER

Urbana Oct. Farmers who are
needed more for production than for
army service will be given deferred
classification in the new draft. ac-
cording to information which is being
sent out TO farmers over the state
by Eugene Davenport, dean Of the
college of agriculture at the Uniyer.
sity of Illinois. This has been made
possible by a new regulation in the
selectiye draft which provides for
each district board an advisory Body,
one member Of which is a farmer.
This advisory board viii secure de-
ferred classification for farmers who
would be more useful TO the govern
ment as producers than as fighters
whether the registrant has or has not
asked for exemption on agricultural
claims.
1t is believed that many farmers
who are large producers and who. for
this reason, should ask for exemption
will fail to do so and because Of this
fact special precautions are being
taken TO prevent the serious Gripping
of production by the induction OF too
many farmers into the service.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-07
STATE CIVIL SERVICE
EXAMS ANNOUNCED

Springfield, Oct Examinations
for various civil service positions
throughout the state viii be held sat
urday. Oct 10. according TO announce
ment here. The examinations will be
held in Alton, Anna, Carbonate, Char
lesion, Chicago, Dekalb, East Moline
East 81. Louis. E.sin. jacksonville.
Kankakee. Lincoln. Macomb. Mount
Vernon, Normal Peoria. Pontiac.
Quincy. Springfield and Urbana.
Examinations viii be for depart
ment sfenOgrapher. rank ?. class A.,
original entrance; department stenog-
rapher. rank ,. class A, original en-
trance, institution stenographer, rank
/. class ~ department clerk. rank ,.
original entrance; Department clerk.
rank 3. class A. promotienal; home
visitor. rank I. class w accountant
rank I. class y; university secretary.
rank 8. class A. original entrance. and
utilities stadstician. rank I. class y.
These positions pay from So 70 $3.50
4 month
Uuassembled examinations vii. also
be held Tor assistant telephone enEi-
neer. rank 3. class 4. original en-
trance assistant utilities eneineer
rank /. class q assistan, pa,hologist;
intern, eye and ear; junior highway
engineer. rank !. class G, foreman OF
grounds, dairyman; quarry foreman,
roller operator; factory hand indus
trial blind; fiber workers, and steam
filters helper Applicants for these
positions will not be required TO 20
to an examination point The enire
examination will consist Of questions
on training and experience mailed 70
the home Of the applicant
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-07
'WllIiE,r SILL UEriSN :
MAKES OWN OFFER.

Berne. Oct. tn a proclamation
70 His army and His navy To-Day
Emperor Wilhelm gives His own
iedas Of His sort Of peace IN the
following over His signature. In
Il can be caught tone OF defiance
that seems more OF brasgadocio
than Il does Of sincerity. He says:
"For months past the enemy with
enormous exertions and almost
without pause in the fighting has
storreG against your lines. In
weeks Of the struggle, often with
out repose. you have had to per
severe and resist a numerically far
SUPERIOR enemy. Therein lies the
greatness Of the task which has
been set for you and which you
are fulfilling. Troops Of all the
German states are doing their part
and are herocaIy defending the
fatherIand on foreign soil. Hard is
the task.
my navy is holding its own
against the united enemy naval
forces and is unwaveringly sup.
porting the army in its difficult
struggle.
The eyes Of those at home rest
with pride and admiration on the
deeds OF the army and the navy.
| express 10 you the thanks OF
myself and the fatherland.
The collapse Of the Macedonia
front has occurred in the midst Of
the hardest struggle. In accord
with our allies, | have resolved
once more 10 offer peace TO the en-.
envy. but ! will only extend my
hand for an honorable peace. We
owe that TO the heroes who have
laid down their lives for the father.
land and We make that our duty
10 our children.
Whether arms will be lowered
IS question. Until then we must
not sIacken. We must, as hereto.
fore, exert all our strength un.
YEARLY to hold our ground agan
the onslaught OF our enemies.
The hour is grave. but trusting
in your strength and in Gods ora.
cious help. we feel ourselves to be
strong enough to defend our be.
loved fatherIand.
(signed) WILHELM
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-07
TO SOLVE GIRL
PROBLEM AT CAMPS

Springfield Oct. T. State aid in sol
wing the sirl problem in the war camp
cities OF North Chicago and Wauke-
gan will be asked at the next session
Of the legislature by the Girls Pro
tective League.
Leaders in this movement will come
10 Springfield 70 work ont practical
reforms and lobby for the passage
Of all needed laws. Support of three
measures will be asked First, a state
ref0rmatory for girls and women
where an industrial training can be
given. Second, increased room for
subuormal girls at Lincoln. Third
amendment TO the marriage laws pre-
venting Issuance of license within
less than five days Of application
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-07

health, and cannot thank you enough
for the relief it has given me. Miss
KATE LAWRENCE, Box 725, Spring
Valley, III.
School girls and girls who are en-
ployed at home or in some occupation
should not continue to suffer tortures
at such times, but profit by the expert
ence of Miss Lawrence and thousands
of others who have tried this famous
root and herb remedy, Lydia <. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound, and found
relief from such suffering. If compll-
cations exist write the Lydia +. Pink
ham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. The
result of their 40 years experience in
advising girls on this subject is at your
service.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-07

A lawyer having Offices in large
Office building recently lost a cutf.link,
one Of pair that he greatly priced.
Being absolutely certain that he had
dropped the link somewhere In the
building he posted this notice;
"Lost--A gold cufil.nk. The owner,
William Ward, will deeply appreciate
its immediate return
That afternoon, on passing the door
whereon the notice was posted. what
were the feelings OF the lawyer to
observe that appended thereto were
these lines:
THE finder OF the missing cuf.link
would deem 1t great favor If the
owner would kindly lose the other
link"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-07
He Spoke From Experience.

The father of the family hurried to
the telephone and calied up the family
physician.
Our little boy b sick, Doctor" he
said, so please come at once"
Il can't get over much under an
hour" said the doctor.
ooh please do, doctor. You see, my
wife has a book ON What TO DO Be
fore the Doctor Comes and I'm 30
afraid she'll do 1t before you get
here!"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-07
WOMEN CAN NOT VOTE
ON GOOD ROADS BONDS

Springfield, Oct. Women will be
denied suffrage on three of the most
important questions at the November
elections,
Attorney General Brundage has
ruled they cannot vote on the consti.
tutional convention question 100000
600 good roads bond issue, nor the
question Of state supervision of pri.
yate banks in an opinion given to Sec.
rotary Of State Emmerson Brundage
basis his ruling of his Interpretation
Of the state woman suffrage law.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-07
Alaskan Coast Forests.

The coast forests Of southern and
southeastern Alaska are included in
the national forests Of Tongass and
Chugach, which comprise over 10000
100 acres. large proportion of which
Is covered with trees. OF these Sltka
spruce averages about 20 per cent and
western hemlock about Is per cent
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-07
A Matter OF Principle,

"Will you have my seat?' he inquir.
ed politely.
"On the ground that | am aged and
decrepit?'
no. indeed madam"
THAT | am young and beautiful. ard
possibly not adverse to a fiirtation?'
Certainly not That is"
Then it's simply because you airs
a gentleman, in this respect differing
from the fat specimen at the right
! am glad to learn of your principles,
sir, but this is my corner"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-07

When a young husband sits him
down In his easy chair, aud his child.
wife slips quietly along, sits down in
IDS lap and relates with tears tricklnu
down her voice that she hasn't had n
new hat In three months--guess. gen.
TIE reader--which Is the easier (or the
lineasler). the chair or the husband.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-07
Signals.

"Our catcher frequently signals to
the pitcher doesn't he, Charley, dear?"
said young Mrs. Torkins.
Yes But you can't understand his
signals"
Maybe not. But, judging from the
score. | should say a lot Of them were
c. G. d."
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-07
Lincoln as He Knew Him.

Asked under the Civil Service rules
to write what he knew about Abraham
Lincoln, an applicant for the police
force Of New York wrote
Abraham Lincoln was born in Ken.
lucky at very early age. His father
moved the family to Ohio, floating
down the Mississippi II he had not
been killed by murderer he might
be living today. He was an intelligent
man, and could easily have been
President of New York City"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-07
But He Didn't Tell Her.

Two young men, both in love, were
exchanging condolences one day about
their progress with their adored ones.
81 ate some OF the cake she made
just to make myself solid" said one.
"Um--did you succeed" asked the
other.
We'll. to be candid" was the rather
dubious reply, II couldn't feel any
more solid if | had eaten concrete
or building stone"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-07

tOIeu WIFI OuI lam
lily physician but re-
ceived no relief -
then | explained my
trouble to another
doctor and he adj
vised me to take
Lydia f. Pinkham S
V eye t a b e Com
pound. Soon after
taking it / began to
notice a change for
the better, and af-
ter taking six bot
tlea I am in nerfect
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-07

"Why do you invite heart palpita.
ton by running for subway train
like that?'
Had to make il, old man. There
won't be another train for thirty sec.
onds."