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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
Annual Report of Sec.
Chamber Commerce
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Continued from Page 81
more to do with our present pros
perity perhaps than we have any
idea Of. For we are prosperous in
spite of our inclination at times to
be pessimistic over war conditions.
The prospects are for more people
to visit Florida the cming winter
than ever before, and increasing
numbers of these will be we'll to do
people who will come down in their
cars because Lakeland and Polk
county will have the roads to drive
over.
In this connection believe this
Chamber of Commerce ought to look
into the question of road maintenance
The Dads which have been construct
ed should not be forgotten like other
roads which have been built. Main
tenance should be provided even be-
fore it is actually needed and it will
undoubtedly be needed before it is
ment in this roadf- m-thCt. -teoani
provided. Lakeland has big in
vestment in this road system and
cannot afford to have it neglected.
am unable to present a financial
statement at this time on account
of the pressure so many other mat
tiers but same will be ready for the
next meeting of the Directors.
1t IS encouraging, however, to
know that while Tampa has been car
rying a heavy load of debt and other
commercial organizations have eth
er had to suspend or are otherwise
financially embarrassed Lakeland's or
ganization is out of debt. has a small
balance in the bank, and has COL
lected and spent more money this
year than in the previous year, in
spite of all the many war demands
made upon us.
The citrus crop, while curtailed in
quantity this year has brought more
money to the growers than they had
expected and the prices lately have
been almost unprecedently high. The
prospect is for a good crop this year
if only the growers will give more
attention to fertilizing and spraying.
We are advised on very good author
ity that groves in this vicinity, as
elsewhere, have been sadly neglected
along these lines and growers should
remember that they cannot have both
the penny and the cake.
The strawberry season has been
fairly good, in spite of handicap,
though the acreage was considerably
reduced this year. The price which
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17

Camp Wheeler, Ca, April 17.-Back
in camp after successful maneuver
which lasted five days, the Dixie Di-
vision has settled down for more
camp training. Major c. B. Hodges,
chief of staff, states the infantry and
artillery units will resume rifle and
artillery target practice on the ranges.
The 1920 infantry will go back to the
rifle range and the 117th field artillery
will take up artillery practice. The
remainder of the men in camp will
follow just such training program and
regimental as brigade commanders
designate.
In statement about the hike made
by Brig. Gen. Francis H. French. COM
nander of the division, he said the
officers and men learned many new
things about march discipline. care
and sanitation of camps, necessity Of
division moving promptly, and the alb
solute necessity Of following orders
to the letter. The General said the d.
vision were better soldiers now than
they were before taking the hike.
The maneuver was great success in
every respect, he said.
Approximately two hundred of the
men were thrown out of the march to-
ward the close, on account of colds
and slight ailments. They were trans
fered back to camp by the ambulance
corps. None of them were seriously
sick. medical officers say Quite a
number of the men are still suffering
from blistered and sore feet, brought
about by tight shoes. They are much
improved now, since having them
treated at the hospitals in each unit.
One Serious Accident Only
There was but one serious accident.
Wagner Albert E. Richardson, 11Sth
field artillery, fell from his seat and
the wagon passed over his right foot.
He is in the base hospital under
treatment Doctors are trying to save
the limb which is said to have been
badly crushed
Division officers say the new train .
ing program has not been completed
but it is likely that another division
hike will be taken during May which
will last for two weeks. The object of
these hikes is to teach officers and
men things they must know when the
division goes to France, and for the
reason the first division march was
such success, division officers are in
clined to believe more of this training
is in order. Provided the second di-
vision hike is ordered, the troops will
have much farther to march than they
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17

Tell few weeks ago picked up again
on account of cold weather up coun.
try and truckers in this section NAV
expect to make a good clean I'M nv
the misfortune of northern growers
Gentlemen, even optimistic as
naturally am, | never felt more en-
couraged by the results of a wear
which has passed and the prospects
winch lie ahead. If only you men
could realize the worth Wilderness nj
more personal activity in this work
each one of you would be consider
ably benefited as the result and this
community would get more of its
own which is now leaking away
| thank you, nevertheless, for Won,
splendid cooperation in many WAYS
during the year which has passed
me future may seem dark right now
nut so it is just before the dawn
The freedom of the world seems tc
be at stake but let us rest assured
that right will win and we know thai
we are on the side of right.
Respectfully Submitted
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
po,uTRY WORTH MORE
THAN U. S. GOLD MINES
New York Packer)

Washington, D. C.-The income
from American poultry products last
wear totaled $1,OOO,OOO,OoO, one
twelfth the value of all agricultural
products.
More money was made in poultry
than in all our gold, silver and iron
mines And it was spread out
among millions while the mines IN
crease the wealth of but few.
Eggs are the leadin gpoultry prod
uct and constitute about 90 per cent
Of the total value of the poultry as a
whole.
The great bulk of our poultry prod
ucts is produced in the mississippi
valley states. The Petaluma (Call'
formal and the Vineland New Jer-
sew districts are the most noted OF
American poultry raising areas. They
specialize in White LeghOrn. In
each of these districts there are
/ 900 900 White Leghorn hens.
In a recent Northwest egg-laying
contest, conducted at the Washington
state experiment station, eggs OF
good laying strains sold for SIS apiece
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
News Notes From Camp Wheeler

did last week. About 65 miles was
covered last week.
Col. Orville H. Hall, OF lzzd ilian
trv who graduated from the infantry
SCHOOL for officers in Texas, has re-
norted back for duty. Division officers
say he will assume command Oh hi'
former regiment within the next sew
eral days, succeeding Col James
Lynch, regular army colonel, VINO ha'
beef in command since his depar-
TUE.
We're Sent Back
In several camps, the enlisted men
recently graduated from oflcers
training camps have been sent back IN
line as privates and as soon as vacan"
cies occur for officers, they are ap-
pointed. This will not be the case
with the Camp Wheeler men VINO
graduated from the school, it is said
On account of so many officers being
needed Immediately, they will receive
commissions shortly after their re-
turn, it is said.
Through the goodness of Gen. Fran
els H. French, commander Of this d.
vision, Private Virgil Lumpkin, lend
infantry, will have to serve only six
months at hard labor instead of ten
years. He was sentenced by the gen
eral court to serve ten years for de-
sorting his company and remaining
absent three months. General French
reduced the sentence to six months.
For being absent nine days from
lis command without authority, Pri-
vate Claude l.. Anderson, headquar-
terS company, seth field artillery bri-
gade, must serve three months The
general court sentenced him to twelve
months but the commanding general
reduced the sentence to three months
and ordered that he forfeit two-thirds
OF his pay.
The machine gun organizations of
Camp Wheeler have been given a
series of subjects to cover, beginning
Monday morning. The instructions
will continue for a week, after which
written tests will be given. The sub
Ijects to be covered are: Elementary
drill. advancing, rough ground drill
distance firing, estimation of distance
fire orders, machine gun intrench.
nents, how to obtain elevation and di.
reclion, use of auxiliary aiming
points, trench reliefs, tactical exer.
,c'se, night firing, care of animals and
transportation and putting on eleva.
Itlon and direction All machine gun
units will take the course and stand
the examinations Jacksonville Me.
tropolis.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
AUCTION SALE
Or
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
At 1903 South Florida Avenue
APRIL 10. AT 1 p. M.

'''''t ~ ~. ~ ~ ="
AS follows: -4-plate Gas Stove,
Florence Automatic Oil Stove, Calor-
ic Fireless Cooker, Bohn Siphon,
Porcelain Refrigerator Kitchen Cab
met, Kitchen Table, Fumed Oak Buff
fet and China Cabinet, Sectional
Book Case Open Book Case, Solid
Mahogny Dresses, Chiffonier and
Washstand, Mahogany Table, Ma
hogany Chairs, Heavy Brass Bed,
Heavy Iron Bed, Solid Cherry Ma
hogany finish Bed and Washstand, 8
pair Springs, 3 White Curled Hair
Mattresses Childs Maple Chiffonier
and Dresser, Walnut 4-foot Plate
Glass Mirror, Solid Walnut Hall
Tree, 5 Chairs, 8 Rockers, 8 Art
Squares, Lot of fine Paintings and
Pictures, Kitchen Utensils, Dishes,
Lawn Mower Garden Tools, etc. First
class Furniture Don't fail to attend
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
this Sale.
this Sale.
B. H. HARNLY, Auctim.
R. c. BRUCE, Owner,

Postmasters are instructed !,
Order No. 1277, to the attensn
publishers who have been prl,,,,
their magazines the notice ren.
the mailing Of unwrapped, !
dressed magazines for soldjsn
sailors. and inform them thai ,
notice placed on future issues d,
be modified to read as follows: =
you finish reading this magazine,
Ia I cent stamp on the notice, ml
magazine, and 1t will be phu
the hands of our soldiers Or aI
destined to proceed over seas
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17

ASK for an A. H. T. cigar and see
what difference. The best Of ma.
terials and finest workmanship make
tfis the most popular cigar on the
-Ai net 'ouay' $3.50
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17

III seven Of the drainage csal
the Everglades ten dredges are Z,
ing every day, states F. c. n
State drainage engineer, in a n
report. Several survey contnc,
being fulfilled, and five locks an
der construction.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
LAKELAND

(By Tourist)
In the golden heart of the southland
Meath the skies of the dreamiest
blue,
And where the breeze, from two seas,
Meet, and kiss among the trees
The hooking bird sings love songs
to you.
Chorus
You are my city, city, Lakeland,
And you are dear Dixieland to me.
From the long silvery grey
Hanging Spanish moss that sways
From the boughs of the tall live
oak tree.
I'm singing song of my homeland
To the land of the palm, and the
pine.
Its lakes of mirrored blue,
Its groves of oranges too.
And the climbing yellow JASMINE.
And here mods the scarlet Poinsetta,
Caressed by the sun, and dew.
With every wind that blows,
Comes the perfume of the rose,
You're "The Golden Land of
Dreams Come True"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
You Can't
Take Out
More Than
You Put In

When you sit behind
the steering wheel, turn
a switch, press a button
and hear your motor
start-do you ever ask
yourself
"How much cleo
trical current is con-
sumed by my starter
and lights1
SIS sufficient current
being restored to the
battery to keep it fully
charged?'
Don't guess about
these things make
sure.
Alotdepends on your
battery-but not every
thing.
There are other parts
of the electrical system
and you should know
how they work if you
expect the best results.
We have a booklet
it's short and free-that
tells all about keeping
your battery full of
"pep." Ask for a copy.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT. TENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT, POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN cHANcERY.-E. TUCKER, sR., COM.
PLAlNANT, VS.. MAMIE EMILY TUCKER.
EFT AL.-F0RECL0SUR OF MORTGAGE
l. appearing by the affidavit Of E. Tucker,
ST., in the above stated cause that D. ]. Nc
Coll. one Of the defendants named in the bill
Of complaint, is a nonresident OF the State VI
Florida whose place of residence in the belief
Of the aflant is in the town of Jackson. State
Of Michigan.
That there is no person within the State Of
Florida, the service sof subpoena upol whom
would bind said defendant and that the sail
defendant is over the age Of twenty-one years
lit is therefore ordered that said nonresident
defendant be and he is hereby required TO
appear to the bill Of complaint in said cause
on or before Monday, the 22nd day Of April.
A. D. 1918, otherwise the allegations Of said
till will be taken as confessed by said de.
PENDANT
II is further ordered that this order be pub
shed once a week for four consecutive weeks
In the Lakeland Evening Telegram, a newsDs
Ter published in said county and Stale
This 2lst day Of March. 1918.
OFFICIAL SEAL) A. JOHNSTON,
Clerk Circuit Court.
PETERSON & PETTEWAY,
Solicitor for Complainant. 7Ss2-Thurs.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-24
WHAT THE SMILEAGE
BOOK CAMPAIGN Is

The Military Entertainment Council
is a special commission appointed by
the Secretary of War as a branch Of
the War Department Commission on
Training Camp activities.
The United States appropriated the
money to build Liberty Theatres in the
National Army Cantonments on this
side of the Atlantic. The purpose Of
these theatres is to provide a place
where entertainments can be held dur
ing the IF hours Of the mel in the uni
form o. the United States.
The appropriation made by the Gov
eminent does not provide for the en-
tertainment. In order that the best
grade amusements can be provided for
the soldiers in the Cantonments, ana
especially those who are coming in as
raw recruits or the new drafted men,
special arrangements are now being
perfected with the large theatrical or
CARNATIONS Of the country, including
Keith's Circuit, as well as leading
actors.
Ordinarily the cost of booking such
attractions as will be booked would be
prohibitive. But the performers and
managers Of the United States have
met the Council with such patriotic
cooperation as TO put these produc-
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-24

tons within the reach of every soldier
in the United States. Operating en-
penses have been reduced to bedrock.
AS "A result, the money cost Of these
performances will range from ten to
twenty-five cents q seat. Many SOL
diers will not be able to attend many
performances, even at these prices.
Thousands of them are sending home
practically all their pay. On the 9TH
err hand, practically every soldier has
those at home who strongly desire to
contribute into his camp life some
thing of wholesome and cheerful en-
tertainment Therefore, this Council
has originated a type of book of tick
cts that members of the soldiers fam
lily and his friends may send to him
at the cantonment camps. They are
to be called "Smileage Books" and
will be made up Of coupons somewhat
like the mileage books of the rail-
roads.
In books of one size, twenty cou-
pons will be sold for a dollar. In
books of another, one hundred will be
SOFA LOT UNe uOIlaTS. lncSe coupons
will be good for payment for seats
at any performance in any camp thea
ire. Probably, as the movement grows
they will be made good also for GER
tain other and similar uses.
As gifts, these Smileage Books will
have rather a distinctive character.
Each time the soldier tears coupons
from his book, he will renew his re-
m%embrance Of the sender. Every
book will constitute a current of in
terest between the man at the front
and the folks back home. Often, of
course, one soldier will receive many
books; and then he will do the thing
which is characteristic of II? Ameri-
can soldier throughout our history
he will share his abundance with his
mates.
A committee will soon visit the citi-
| zens Of Tucumcari and as much of
Quay county as possible to sell Sl25
worth of coupons, which allotment is
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-24
FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEED

Washington, ID. C.-Senator Jones
has received his allotment of flower
and vegetable seeds and will be glad
to furnish Il quantity to those desiring
same upon request.
The Department Of Agriculture has
also advised the Senator that they pro-
pose to have available a small amount
of Kansas Alfalfa, Feterlta, White
Milo and Sudan Grass seed. These
seeds are for experimental purposes
and are furnished with the understand
ing that the recipient will report the
result. Each package contains Il sufi-
cient quantity of seed for a satisfac-
tory field test, and in view of the lin.
tied supply not more than package
of any variety a be furnished to AN
individual. The Senator will be glad
to honor all requests so long as the
supply is available.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-24
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
SALE.

In pursuance of judgment of the
District Court of the Eighth Judicial
District of the State of New Mexico
within and for the County of Quay, in
the case of Emma Wallen, plaintiff,
VS.. James w. Wallen, defendant, No.
177l, rendered the 10th day of Octo-
Der, 1917, and an order amending said
judgment rendered the 26th day of De-
cember, 1917, whereby the plaintiff
obtained judgment against the defend
ant for the sum of five hundred dol
lars together with costs of suit in the
sum of twenty-one and 53-100 dollars,
and for her attorneys fees of One Hun
dred Dollars, and that said plaintiff
have q lien upon property hereafter
described for the Indebtedness of the
judgment aforesaid and for costs Of
sale and that said property be sold
to satisfy said lien, according to the
practice of said court, and whereas
said judgment and costs and attorneys
fees have not been paid by the de-
PENDANT;
NOW THEREFORE, Notice is here
by given that |, NJ. b. Keator, special
master appointed by said court herein
will on the 18th day Of February, 1918,
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said
day at the front door Of the county
courthouse at Tucumcari, New Mex
leo, sell at public auction to the high
est bidder for cash all the right, title
and interest Of the defendant James
w. Wallen in and to the following de-
scribed real property lying and being
in Quay county, New Mexico, to-wit:
Lot number thirty-five in block six
teen of the townsite Of Rock Island,
now Glenrio, as shown by the plat Of
said townsite on file in the Office OF
the County Clerk Of Quay county, New
Mexico, and the north half of the
southwest quarter and the northwest
quarter of section thirty-one, township
twelve north, of range thirty-six, east,
N. M. p. M.
And that I will apply the proceeds
of said sale on the payment of said
judgment and costs.
(Signed) M. b. Keator,
Special Master
Harry H. McElroy,
Attorney for Plaintiff,
Tucumcari, New Mexico. l-l7-4t
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-24

The much talked of FL Paso Jail cost
a large sum Of money, but it seems
that some one had one put over on
them. The Jail seems to be up to the
specifications, but the prisoners whit
tie holes in it at will and a number
have made escapes. Two men cut a
large hole in a cell with a pocket knife
but there is some difference in the
statements as to the time it took TO
do the job. The men doing the work
insist they were twenty-eight days do
ing the job. and hid out the knife when
the other five men broke away and
then waited. The cell was examined
after the first break, and the hole was
not discovered. A negro trusty says
the men cut the hole in about twenty
minutes. The officials seemed to be a
little bit peeved over the escape.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-24

The production of coal fell off al
most one-half in the New Mexico dis
trict December Is and January, and
the holiday lay-off does not explain it
all, there being less than twelve thous-
and tons difference between the week
ending January 5 and the week ending
December 20, which was the real Hol-
iday week. The week ending Deem
her Is produced more than thirty-two
thousand tons more than the week end
ing January 8. 1t is expected that
the production will again show an in
crease.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-24
ASSESSORS NOTICE TO PUBLIC

The laws of the State Of New Mex
leo require that every inhabitant of
the State, of full age and sound mind
shall in each year make a list of all
property subject to taxation of which
he is the owner or has the control, or
management. Such list must be on
the form prescribed by law by the
State Tax Commission ana must be
made and filed in the office of the Coun-
ty Assessor on or after the first day of
January and not later than the last
business day of February of each year.
In compliance with law and for the
convenience of tax payers | will be at
the various places in Quay county on
the respective dates as follows, for
the purpose Of taking lists of property:
Friday and Saturday, Jan. 10 and 10,
1918, San Jon.
Wednesday, Jan. %, 1918, Hudson.
Thursday and Friday, Jan. "a and rs,
1918, Montoya.
Monday, Jan. 2S, l91S-Forenoon on
~, Cameron, Leach's store.
Monday, Jan, 20, l91S-Afternoon
only Prairie View school house.
Tuesday, Jan. 20, l9lS-Plain.
Wednesday, Jan. 80, l9l8-George
Cowan's residence.
Thursday, Jan. 81, 19lS-Forrest.
Friday, Feb. !, l918.-Kirk.
Saturday, Feb. 2, 191S-Jordon.
Monday, Feb. 4, 19l8-McAlister.
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 191s-House.
Wednesday, Feb. 6, l9l8-Forenoon
only, Harris.
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 19ls-Afternoon
only, Dowd's store.
Thursday, Feb. 7, 19l8-Forenoon
only, Curry.
Thursday, Feb. 7, l9lS-Afternoon
only, Arver.
Friday, Feb. 8, l9l8-Forenoon only
Ina.
Friday, Feb. s, l9ls-Afternoon on
ly, West.
Saturday, Feb. 8, l9l8-l0 a. m. to
2 p. M, Hanley.
Wednesday, Feb, -, l9l8-Revuelto
Thursday, February Ia, l9l8-Rana
at Lackey's Store.
Friday, Feb. 10, l9lS-Anniston.
Any person failing to meet me at
these appointments may make return
to my Office in Tucumcari at any time
within the limits fixed by law as given
above, OF blank for making rendition
Saturday, Feb. l6, 1918-Porter.
will be sent upon application, by mail
or in person, TO my Office.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-24

Cleveland H. Dodge, Of the Phelps
Dodge corporation, who some time ago
was so active for the Liberty Loan
and the Y. NJ. c. A. has recently in
terested himself in the Y. w. c. A. and
started his efforts with a contribu-
ton Of n hundred thousand dollars.
He recently insisted that the rich had
to "come through" not only with all
their profits, but with a part of the
principal, and he seems to be practic-
ing what he breaches.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-24

but il you prefer one of
your own recipes, be sure
to use one-,hird less OF Cot
,olene than YOU would Of
butter. Cottolene gees far
Their thanks to its greater
yi.has!L.)
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-01-24

FL Paso, city and county, has a pro-
hibition election in full swing, with
the chances of success very much in
favor Of the "dry" side, both of the
large dailies championing their cause.
The "wets' have established q daily
newspaper which sells for one cent
to some, but is mostly given away.