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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-11
FACTS ABOUT LAKELAND

It has a population Of about 10000
The census Of 1915 gave 1t 1zl4'
making It rank at that time the fifth
city in the State.
It has an altitude of 227 feet ABOVE
sea level, is wonderfully heaitniu'
| and free from malaria.
1T is on the main line OF the Atian'
tic Coast Line Railroad, 2OO mics
south Slightly south-west) OF JACK
sonville, and 80 miles east Of tampa
| II has between 80 and 40 passen'
ger trains day.
1t was Incorporated in 1884, ana Is
therefore comparatively new town
It has municipal-owned light and
water plants, which give splendid
service at very reasonable rates.
It has the best and purest water
in the State, and there Is no bettei
anywhere. The supply is from arte
sian wells of great depth and volume
! 1t has a pretty park in the center
of the town around which the bus
mess section centers.
1t is in the heart Of the orange
and grapefruit section, and 1t Is tne
shipping point of many thousands o.
boxes of citrus fruit every year.
1t has two large citrus fruit pack
ing houses with the most improved
machinery and employing many help
ers during the season.
1t has large factory devoted L
the manufacture and bottling q
grapefruit juice and other citrus
products.
1t has an iron working plant, EN-
ploying about so w0rkmen, and a
present engaged with government
contracts.
1t has railroad shops which dis
tribute very large payroll and |
is the terminus of seven railroad di
visions, making it the home OF man,
railroad operatives.
1t has modified commission form
~
OF government, and its municipal al
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-11
airs are satisfactorily managed.

fairs are satisfactorily managed.
1t has an excellent fire department,
with modern apparatus and equip
lment.
1t has miles of brick and bithulithic
paved streets of the highest type OF
construction.
1t has a splendid telephone system.
with about 1900 subscribers.
1t has an automobile to every per-
sons.
1t has six beautiful fresh-water
lakes lying either wholly within the
city limits or bordering thereon.
1t has an Elks' Club building, re-
Gently completed, at cost of about
$4,000.
1t has newly completed govern
ment building, costing $4,000.
1t has up-to-date stores and bus
mess houses, representing every line.
1t has two strong banking institu-
tons, with ample capital and large
resources.
It has an Auditorium capable Of
seating 1000 people.
1t has a splendid graded school
system, employing competent teach
ers, and occupying two large, mod
ern and well-ventilated brick build
ings.
1t has church buildings-some of
them very handsome ones-for the
following denominations: Baptist,
Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian
Cumberland Presbyterian, Christian,
Catholic, Free Methodist, Lutheran,
German Lutheran.
1t has church organizations for al.
most every denomination or sect.
1t has a Rotary Club which is &C.
tive in all public movements and
good works.
1t has Chamber of Commerce
with paid secretary, alive to every
public interest.
1t has the following fraternal or.
carnations: B. P. o. E., K. Of p. w,
" W. Odd Fellows, Masons, Knights
lemplar, Modern Woodmen. shrin.
ers, U. c. T. and others.
1t is in the center of the straw.
perry section, and shipments of Der.
RES are made to the North through.
out the winter months. Splendid
prices are obtained-sometimes AZ
high as $3.50 a quart.
1t ships vegetables, fruits, etc,
curing practically every month Of tho
year.
II mas cosmopolitan population
maze up of people from every State
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-11
FOR COLDS AND |
GRIPPE DOCTO
find QfM1

Physicians and druggists are
over the fact that they have
found a genuine and dependaDl'
edy for colds, sore throat lni
and la grippe. For years the'
depended chiefly upon the OH
calomel, which is certainly I'D
unfortunately many people won
take it because of its nauseatli
dangerous qualities.
Now that the pharmaceutical
lists have perfected a nauseaie1
omel, called "Calotabs" Whos'|
cinal virtues are vastly impro'1
doctors and druggists are ~
that Calotabs are the ideal
to abort a cold over night
short an attack of sore thrOsl|
grippe. They are also finding
effective as the first step in la'|
ment of pneumonia.
One Calotab on the tongue
time with a swallow of water
all. No salts, no nausea y
slightest interference with y'1
ing or your work and pleasull
next morning your cold mas
and your whole system is pui1
refreshed. Calotabs are sou
original sealed packages n
cents. Your druggist recomn
guarantees them by reIunu
price if you are not delign'"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-11
in the Union.
1t has been a dry" town
since its foundation, and the
atmosphere is unexcelled.
FRIGHTFUL TOLL OF LlVEs
TAKEN BY THE INFLUa

Washington, Dec. 7. ~ Bs
three hundred and tire hundra
fifty thousand deaths from fluff
and pneumonia have occurred ,
the civilian portion of the
States since September Is, aec
to estimates made public tod
the Public Health Service. TIL
demic persists but the deaths
much less numerous, reports
cate, The government INQUIRE
abilities of $170,00O,OO0 life inSp
in connection with the death
twenty thousand soldiers ID
camps of the United States,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-11
CAN EAT PITS, TOO NOW

Just at the time when I get bar.
rel of prune and peach seed saved
for the Government needs out comes
proclamation that gas masks have
gone entirely out of style-and the
authorities have no more use for stuff
of that sort than have for german
razor And here I've been eating
prunes till I've been almost nause
ated-merely to get the stones tc
help the government-Tho In
Palm Beach Post.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-11

The contract for the construction of
the new plant of the Texas OIL Com
pany on the Tampa estuary has been
finally awarded and work will! begin
at once. It means total expendi-
ture of $1,000,OOO, and of this amount
$150,000 will be spent within year
Republican farmer., 1918-09-13

ed to magistrates in which he refers to the desperate ceiling becoming pre- valent among the natives.
 The reason" he says. which unanimously Is given for this fact is that the brutal excesses Of European anti-natives are alarmingly increas- ing. It is regrettable that even police officers become guilty of such of lenses in a few cases and that such offenses are not punished by the courts of law in a way that they ought to be according to a sense of justice to the natives"
 Acting Secreatry Gorges supplies sworn statements from natives which give some idea of the reign of terrcr existing among them. He adds:
 The instances of cruelty injustice and barbarian might be multiplied al- most indefinitely. Instances of gross bestial conduct which for sheer de- pravity and immortality are we'll night unbelievable also are contained in the file of affidavits, but they are hardly fit for publication"
 Part 2 of the report deals at length with the position of the natives be fore the law. The ordinance gov erning criminal Jurisdiction over the
Republican farmer., 1918-09-13

Premier Lloyd-George' arrival in Manchester yesterday was the occa- sion for a great popular demonstra- ton. Thousands of girls from the munition factories, with flags and banners, were drawn up on the rail- road station platforms while great cheering crowds lined the whole route to the Mansion House.
 At various stopping places on the way from London to Manchester the prime minister received the heartiest recognition.
 Premier Lloyd-George said he was for a league of nations, and that in fact a league already had been be- gun The British empire, he said, was a league of free nations and that the Allied countries fighting the bat tie for international right now were a league of free nations.
 "To end all wars" the premier said, i've must impose a durable peace upon our enemies. The Prussian mil itary power must not only be beaten but Germany herself must know and the German people must know that their rulers have outraged the laws of humanity and that Prussian strength cannot protect them from punishment.
 This must be the last war. Don't 1 let us be misled that the establish ment of a league of nations without
Republican farmer., 1918-09-13
BRITISH EFFECT CANAL CROSSING AND TAKE TOWNS Waterway Forms Main De- lenses of Cambrai on the
 Southwest. REACH OUTSKIRT
 OF HOLNON WOOD Making New German Line, the Parsifal, From Ant
 werp to Metz.

London, Sept 12 - British forces have effected a crossing of the Canal du Nord to the northwest of the town of Havrincourt, Field Marshal Haig announced in his official report today. The canal line here forms the main defenses of Cambrai on the south west,
 A short distance to the north the British have pushed to the westerly bank of the canal, east and north of Moeuvres and established themselves there.
 London, Sept. 12 - British troops have captured the towns of Vermand, Atilly and Vendalles, all on the front northwest of St. Quentin, Field Mar shal Haig announced today
 In their advance toward St. Quen- tin the British have progressed as far as the western outskirts of Holnon wood, southeast of Attilly.
 The Germans offered stiff opposi- ton in the Havrincourt and Moeuvres sectors, which the British overcame.
 Paris, Sept. PA supreme line of defense, to be called the Parsifal line, is under construction by the Germans from Antwerp to Metz, says Marcel Hutin in the Echo de Paris. The ar .ticle also says the Germans are put ting the Antwerp forts in ae defensive condition.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-13
NO SETTLEMENT
 OF MACHIN|STS'
 STRIKE IN SIGHT
Thursday. Sept. 12

Up to a late hour this afternoon no word had come from Washington re- garding the action to be taken by the government in dealing with the strike situation here. officials at the District Ordnance Office were await ing something definite from the War Department in Washington, but re- fused to make any statement until official word was received.
 Although large numbers of the strikers had returned to work this morning no word had been given out by the local Machinists' union regard ing the calling off of the strike Ac- cording to some of the strikers they are now patiently awaiting word from the committees which they sent to points in the middle west 70 create sympathy among the machinists in factories turning out sub-contracts for the Bridgeport plants.
 At 12 o'clock today the ultimatum issued by the International Associa- tion of Machinists, to the strikera telling them that unless they return ed to work they would lose their in- dividual membership in the Associa- tion, expired, but no official an- nouncement or notice of the fact was given out.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-13
AME ERICANS MAKE
 4 NEW ATTACK IN SECTOR

American Forces on the Lorraine Front, Sept. 12-(By the Associated Press)-9 a. m.-American forces launched this morning an attack on the German positions, At g o'clock they had progressed generally along the line. Some prisoners were taken at different parts of the sector.
 The first wave of American troops met with little resistance and at 8 o'clock the second American wave was in possession of several points of the German first line.
 The offices of chief of the infantry and chief of cavalry of the American expeditionary forces have just been established by Gen. Pershing. Both officers will be members of Gen. Pershings staff. The nominations for the two new positions have not yet been made.
 The duties of the new staff mem- bers will be to act as advisers on sub jects concerning their respective arms of the service, to inspect organiza- tions training material and equip ment methods and to study all phases of their branches affecting general efficiency and make suitable recom- mendations concerning them They also will be responsible for the pre- paration of all details concerning the instruction of training units
Republican farmer., 1918-09-13

The removal of this salient in fac:. would seem to be a necessity before any drive in great force into German territory on this front were attempt ed, as otherwise the German forces to the west would be left in a threat ening position on the left flank of the attacking armies.
 It is known that Gen. Pershing has a huge American army under hIs command and there seems little doubt that adequate forces would be at the disposal of Marshal Foch for an inn portant push in this sector were the opening moves to develop a suitable opening The St. Mihiel salient is nearly 20 miles wide at it's mouth, from Fresnes, 12 miles southeast Of Verdun, to Pont Mousson, and somewhat more than 15 miles in depth with its apex just to the southwest of St Mihiel It was driven into the French line in 8 sudden German erup- ton southeast of Verdun early in the fall of 1914 before the line had be- come entirely stabilized after the Marne and Aisne battles. The French checked the German push near St. Mihiel and prevented a debouching movement on the Hanks. The posi- tions taken up by the Germans were
Republican farmer., 1918-09-13
MOVEMENT AIMED ID ELIMINATE FAMOUS ST. M|H|EL SALIENT THAT
 PROJECTS SOUTHEAST OF VERDUN
Attacks Started on Both Sides and Were Progressing Favorably At Latest Reports Heavy Concentra- ton of Artillery and Aeroplanes Effected
 German Reply Very Weak.
(By the Associated Press)

American and French troops began today offensive 20 mile front in Lorraine, near the German border.
 The movement evidently is aimed primarily at the eimina ton of the famous St. Mhie salient which more has projected into the Allied line southeast of Verdun
 The attacks launched both sides of the salient- 2 mile front the south and eight mile front the westerly side The assaults progressing favoraby at latest reports.
 barrage lasting several hours preceded the thrust Heavy concentrations French American artillery and aeropanes had been effected The fire poured in the Germans from the Allied guns terrific one while the German reply the whole weak
 The German citadel of Metz lies only i5 miles to the northeast of Pon Mousson at the eastery edge of the salient under attack not beyond probability that this may further objective of the offensive, should develop the crushing out or material reduction of the salient
Republican farmer., 1918-09-13
FRANCO AMERICAN TROOPS LAUNCH A BIG OFFENSIVE NEAR GERMAN BORDER
YANKEES FIGHTING
 SPLENDIDLY.

American Forces on the Lorraine Front, Sept. 12-(By the Asso- ciated Pressl-There are some in- dications that the Germans are withdrawing their artillery, al- though it is more probable that they are going to fight hard before, being driven out after enduring a stifling barrage of more than eight hours.
 The Germans at some points arc increasing the volume of their big gun fire, but incidentally.
 Though undoubtedly suspicious of the intentions of the Americans in this region, the Germans were unaware at the time of the di- rection of the attack.
 The American troops are all in- tensely eager and are fighting magnificentIy.
 The Germans now are falling back on the fronts on each side of the St. Mihiel salient.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-13

power will in itself secure the world against a catastrophe. A league of nations with the Prussian military power triumphant would be league of fox and geese-one fox and many geese. The geese would greatly di- minish in numbers
 The only sure foundation for a league of nations, the premier said, was a victory for the Allies. Peace must be of kind, he added, that comments itself to the common sense conscience of the nations. As a whole it must not be dictated by extreme men on either side.
 I've shall neither accept for our selves nor impose upon our foes a Brest-Litovsk treaty" he said.
 we cannot allow the Bolsheviks to force on us a peace so humiliating as to dishonor the national flag and to make a repetition of the horrors of this war inevitable. When a satis- factory peace has been secured we can proceed with a clear conscience to build up a new world.''
 The news is distinctly good, really good" said the premier. We are go- ing through a long tunnel and are not at the end of the journey. There is some steep gradient to climb. It may be that the tunnel will be dark, but it will be short, now that the worst is over"
Republican farmer., 1918-09-13
Swaab Shoots Down
 Three Hun Planes

With the American Army in France Wednesday, Sept. 11.-(By The As sociated Press)-Three German aero- planes are believed to have been shot down yesterday by Lieut.. Jacques Swaab of New York City. On his re- turn from a flight over the lines he engaged and shot down a Fokker ma chine. Continuing his return flight he was attacked by a group of Ger man planes but shot one down ir flames and forced another down ou of control.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-13

strong, however, and there is on rec ord no previous organized attempt to reduce this menacing bulge pointing
 at the heart of France between the
 fortresses of Verdun and Nancy.
 Marshal Foch has caused the launching of this attack almost coin cidently with the virtually complete elimination of the various sa1ients that the Germans drove into the AL lied lines in their offensives this year. The Hnidenburg line again had be- come the German defensive position along almost it's entire length, and the German defense was stiffening materially at all points where the French, British and Americans were pressing in on them. The German command will now have, it appears, another problem to meet in dealing with the outbreak of Its foe in another and comparatively distant quarter from that in which the bulk of the fighting has been done in this years campaigns. The ques- ton will be. it seems, whether the re- duced German man power has left Gen. Ludendorff with forces sufficient to maintain his front Rheims to Ypres and at the same time beat back a powerful thrust by the Allies far to the southeast.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-13
ID
 WAIVE EXEMPTION ACCORDED TO H|M

Hartford, Sept. 12-When the draft registration places close at g o'clock tonight more than 25,000 Hartford men between IS and 45 years of age will have registered, it is expected. There were crowds in line at the 13 booths all day. During the first two hours more than 5000 had turned in cards.
 Congressman Augustine LonerEan mailed his registration card from Washington. He waived the exemp- ton accorded to him by virtue of his office.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-13
Peasants Enter
 City of Petrograd

London, Sept. 12.---Russian peas ants who revolted against the Bol- shevik government a few days ago are reported to have entered Petro- grad and to have been joined by a large part of the population, says a dispatch from Copenhagen to the Central News agency. Severe fight ing is proceeding in the city and fires have broken out at several points.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-13
Bethlehem Company
 Refuses To Accent

Washington, Sept. 12.--- While pre- pairing today to hear representatives of the union sheet metal workers threatening a general strike east of tho Mississippi river on account of conditions at the Bethlehem Steel Co plant, the war labor board received a message from the Bethlehem rn mich, it is understood. failed to mAet n request for an immediate and fuII acceptance of the boards recent wage award.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-13

natives contained provisions repug- nant to every conception of justice. The natives were no tried in ordinary courts, but by officers who also did police duty and had authority to deLe- gate their judicial powers to subordin- ate officials. Imprisonment in chains and f1ogging were allowed not only for serious crimes but as disciplinary measures" on the application of an employer, or for offenseH against the master and servant law. or for insub- ordination, continued idleness or ne- giect of duty.
 From the records Of German courts it is clear that native evidence habit ually was disregarded and that the na- tives were not allowed to give tesu- nony on oath. The natives thus were kept in a state of fear. No opportunity for redress was open to them and they dared net go to the police with complaints. Crimes by Germans, however, against natives were reviewed by the courts.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-13

IIIHOOA J
 Today's fighting census will determ- inc the status of every man just as it will pick those first to be called. The work of mobilization 1t might be said, already is under way, for district boards will select men over 19 and below S7 to comprise the big contin- gents included in the October draft calls. This means that many avail able soldiers will have only few weeks at home.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-13
KAISER SAYS GERMANY IS ALWAYS
 READY TO OFFER A HAND TO PEACE
ONLY HEART FAILURE
 CAN PREVENT VICTORY
Premier Lloyd George Optimistic of Success of Allies Says Casualties in Recent Drive Far
 Less Than in 1916.

Manchester, Eng Sept 12-"Nothing but heart failure on the part of the British nation prevent achieving real victory said Premier LoydGeorge speaking today at Man chester
 The premier said the British casualties in the last offen sive in France effh of what they in 1916
Republican farmer., 1918-09-13

The drawing to fix the relative standing of 13,OOo,OoO registrants will rot take place under three weeks, perhaps, but meanwhile district boards will start at once numbering serially all of the cards filled out today. Ques- tionnaires immediately will be sent to men of the 19-37 class while older men will be classified later.
 By Saturday night Gen. Crowder confidently expects to have the exact figures showing the total registration.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-13
AMERICAS MILLIONS
 REGISTERING TODAY
Estimated That 13OOOOOO Men Are Complying With New Draft Law-Most Inspiring Demonstra-
 tion in Nations History.

Washington Sept. 12-While American soldiers at the front France stood ready with French and British forces for what may prove be the greatest battle of the war; 100000 other registered today for military duty and gave the most inspiring demonstration of patriotism in the nations
Republican farmer., 1918-09-13

In the Civil War they rioted against the draft, but in this war the only riots that will occur will be in pursuit of the slaclzers.
Republican farmer., 1918-09-13

Washington, Sept. 12.-walter Ed ward wallace of Providence, R. I.,d:ed from burns received in an accident aboard the U. S. S. Finland, the Navy Department announced today.