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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-09-18

The four children of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Bolts of Fort Myers,
came here Friday afternoon and
remained till Sunday visiting their
aunt, Miss Eta King, one of our
high school teachers.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-09-18
Weather Forecast

Washington, Sept 10
Forecast for the period Sep
tember Is to 20, inclusive:
South Atlantic apd East Gulf
States: Rain early days of
week, generally fair there
after, except occasional local
showers in Florida. Nearly
normal temperatures.- tie
FRANKENFIELD.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-09-18
Patriotic Sentiment

81 believe there is no finer
form of government than the
one under which we live, and
that | ought to be willing to
live or die, as God DEGREES,
that it may not perish from
the earth through treachery
within or through assault
without" - Vice President
Marshall.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-09-18

Mrs. w. P. Logan and little
daughter, who were visiting the
past few days with Mrs. Bost, re-
turned to Jacksonville on Mon
day. -.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-09-18

brought out strong was the fact
that they all favored county div
ision and will get about and work
for it.-Sebring White Way.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-09-18

Newspaper advertising is about
the only thing today not in the
hands of the profiteer.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-09-18

Actual work was started Thurs
day on the new four-and-a-half-
inch artesian well in the parkway
on the north side of the intersec-
ton of Marian avenue and Taylor
street. Funds for the drilling of
this we'll were provided by sub
scription of individual citizens,
the well to be for the accommoda-
ton of the public-in general. The
estimated cost is $4,000.
VIII McEver went to Jackson.
Evening star., 1919-05-11
TO PASSAGE OF TOWNSEND
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS BILL

The adoption of a national high
ways policy by the United States
Chamber Of Commerce at its annual
convention. coupled with recent an
nouncements by Senator Penrose. the
next chairman of the Senate finance
firing chairman Of the Senate COM
mittee on post Offices and post roads.
that they stand for national highways.
tremendously strengthen the proba-
bility Of passage of the Townsend bill
at the extra session Of Congress-" said
David Jameson, president Of the
American Automobile Association.
can be kept within per cent of the
total mileage of highways in the
United States and still serve our
fundamental needs" continues Mr..
Jameson. has been definitely estab-
lished by careful research. To make
this point clear 1t may safely be
stated that a zone 10 miles in width
and $4,000 miles in length will reach
more than 85 per cent of the popula-
tion Of the United States. more than
IS per cent offhe taxable rearestate
and more than 55 per cent Of the tom
mage of farm products. Such a sys-
highway having an aggregate length
of about 10. 800 miles our Atlantic
gulf. Mexican. Pacific and Canadian
borders; would give access to our ma
tional forests. our national parks and
open up much of the public domain
not now easily accessible, and would
afford trunk line routes for parcel
Evening star., 1919-05-11
Will Excel in Glass and Numbers.

In point of sheer numbers, the pres
ent speedway field will go down as
one of the record assemblages in
racing history. and in point of class
it surpasses any field that automo-
bile racing has ever brought to-
gether. either in the United States or
in Europe.
The advent of CASTOR Chevrolet and
Joe Boyer on the scene rounds out
a combination of four American
Frontenacs to pit against the quar-
tet of Ballot cars that will provide
the mass formation of Europes at
tack, while the injection of Dave
Lewis into the fray completes a SIM
liar combination for the Duesenberg
team, also defenders of the Stars and
Stripes against foreign aggression.
Then there are five PeC.eots in the
field. Two of these. however. will be
fooled by Frenchmen, Goux and Boil
Lieut.. Arthur Klein. Ray Howard and
a driver yet unnamed. Another team
of five cars is the Hudson, headed by
Ira Vail and Eddie Pullen, seconded by
H. c. Simmons, J. n. Reynolds and
Denny Hickey.
The balance of the field is arrayed
in pairs and individuals, with such
names as De Palma. Resta, Chassagne.
Cooper and Hearne as guarantee of
brilliant and spectacular performance.
Nor will it do to overlook the pair of
Premier cars thrown into the breach
by the Indianapolis speedway when ii
became apparent that Europe would
Evening star., 1919-05-11
43 CARS ALREADY ENTERED
FOR INDIANAPOLIS RACES
Liberty Sweepstakes Event May 81 Is
Expected to Excel in Glass and
Numbers of Entries.

be present with a topheavy field The
Premiers were just beginning to hit
their stride when the speedway aban-
doned racing in 1915, displaying their
true form in the closing 10O-mile race
on the New York speedway, when
Frank Calvin, at the wheel Of one
of the Indianapolis-mad speed crea-
tions. was nosed out for first only by
Johnny Aitken by a fraction of a sec
ond, and covered the century at the
dizzy rate of 1851 miles per hour. In
the hands of competent and daring
drivers. such as the indianapolis
speedway will be certain to elect for
this race. the Premiers are danger
Gus to the aspirations of any rivals,
and are apt without warning to step
out and finish far in the forefront OF
the contest.
Altogether it looks like the Indian
apolis speedway would witness one
of the most remarkable speed battles
ever staged. The contest with great
est luster in the minds of racing fans
at present is the memorable speed
duel that was carried on between
Dario Resta and Ralph De Palma in
1915. when this pair fought each other
the entire 500 miles, and decision
was rendered only at the finish.
This year carries promise Of half
a dozen such speed duels. with the
best stars of Europe and America
pitted against each other In finish
fray. Goux. Thomas. De Palma. Resta.
Chassagne. Chevrolet. Guyot, Bablot.
Hearne. Durant. none Of these need
yield an inch to the other when it
comes to a display of skill and dar-
ing at the wheel of a fast flying car.
and with speed creations under them
that tax the limit of the Indianapolis
track. there is prospect of euch a
battle royal as the world has never
seen before in racing event.
Evening star., 1919-05-11

With forty-three cars assured and
the possibility of one or two more be-
ing added, the entry list for the In
dianapolis 5OO-mile liberty sweep
stakes on the indianapolis speedway,
Hay 81. went over the top at closing
time with one of the largest fields in
speedway history, being excelled only
by the record array of 1911. with for
ty-six cars. and the field of 1914. with
forty-f1ve
However, only thirty-three contes-
tants out Of the forty-three nominated
VIII be permitted to start in the con-
test, an American Automobile AsSo-
ciation rule that liRtis the number of
cars in any speedway race to one FOR
every 400 feet of track preventing the
start of more than that number.
During the closing hours seven cars
were added to the already formidable
list of thirty-six previously named.
At the eleventh hour CASTOR Chevro-
let and Joseph Boyer. jr., came into the
field at the wheel of a pair of From
tenacs: c. w. johnson. president of the
Uniontown. Pa. speedway. nominated
a Jay-Bee special. to be steered by p.
w. Monohan. newcomer in racing
ranks, and Ray Howard of New York
of the Peugeot car. in which pario
Resta won the 1916 drivers champion
ship.
The expected entry by the In
dianapolis motor speedway of two
Premers and another Reugeot also
materialized at the last minute.
though no drivers have as yet been
named for these cars. and it is not
likely that a selection will be made
for some time. 1t will take at least
couple of weeks to put the cars
in shape, and the speedway manage
ment feels 1T will be time enough fo
announce drivers when the cars are
ready to go on the track.
Evening star., 1919-05-11
1919 BLUE BOOK IS READY
FOR NATIONS MOTORISTS

The 1919 Automobile Blue Books are
ready. The regiment of scouts who
spend eleven months of the year in
their cars to gather data and routings
for the "tour-bible" report that Amer
jca's highway system, as charted in
the new volumes. is almost at ithe
nalf -millionmile mark
Each year the mileage mounts; as
the germ spreads good roads become
perfect boulevards. bad roads become
Good roads and concrete winds it's way
across Rumbo that never knew a road
Covering 10000 miles more than in
eny previous year, the Blue Books
scouts state that 1S7.114 miles of
American highway had to be rer
charted because of road development.
The maps, and there are thousands
OF them, are completely redrafted. and
the headnotes-which describe each
route from the standpoint of road con-
ditions. climate and scenery-place at
the disposal of the motorist much in
formation about MS trip that is Vi
tally important.
OF late years special effort has been
given by the scouts to the collection
OF points of interest. These, as the
reader probably knows, make 1t prac-
ticalIy impossible for the Blue Book
potorist to pass through town with
out knowing what he should see. In
the largest cities interesting spots are
usually of international fame. but in
the smaller communities. through
many of which he passes. the motor
traveller frequently misses points of
historic and scenic interest through
not knowing about them.
These items are second only to
the route data Itself in the new tour
books. numbering more than 500. 900
words of atmosphere" concerning
almost every town of any note in the
United States.
Garages are listed in tho general
index. SO that the tourist can tell at
a glance how far he is-no matter
where he may be-from the nearest
gas dispensary, accessory shop or
overnight storage for his car Hotels
are in this index, so are service sta
tions and repair shops.
Among other information gathered
for motorists in this new book is a
series of long-distance tours from
many centers, city street maps. alti-
tudes Of towns. kinds of roads on each
route. state motor laws. speed reEu-
latlons. ferries on various lakes auI
Evening star., 1919-05-11
SAFETY FIRST.

First, assume that you must look
out for yourself and the other re,-
low, too. Don't rely wholly on the
other fellow doing the right thing
and you'll be on your guard IL h.
does the wrong thing and ready for
the emergency.
Never back or swing from the curb
into the street without looking
back to see II the way is clear.
Glance both ways on each eros.
street and II you're not on the main
thoroughfare. slow down before you
cross. It's safest to drive slowly
enough to have the car well under
control where buildings hide the
intersecting streets.
Do not cut the corners in turning
but keep well to your side of the
Evening star., 1919-05-11
Would Total 10000 Miles.

would Iotal 1oO,OOO Miles.
IF as a condition to the building of
the national highways in each state a
constpuction OF an equivalent mileage
OF state highways should be required
this would add $4,000 miles of state
highways. which, with the national
system. would aggregate 10000 miles
of main trunk lines. With this double
system practically all OF the 400
cities and towns OF 5000 population
and over would be on the main sys-
tenn as well as every Atlantic. Pacific.
gulf and lake port. It would be pos
sible to achieve at the same time a
superb military system connecting
every important fort and concentra-
ton point. arsenal and munitions CEN
ter throughout the United States,
while meeting industrial needs so
completely that less than per cont
or the population and the taxable
values and less than Is per cent of
the tonnage of farm products would
be more than Ave miles away from
this joint national and state system.
1t needs no profound statistical
manipu1ations to demonstrate these
points for 1t can easily be understood
that $50, 900 miles of highway with
zone extending five miles on each side
would serve 100000 square miles OF
area or approximately half of the
total area of the United States The
task Of building the national system
is well within the means of the nation
and it is the duty Of all good Ameri
cans to rally to the support of Sena-
tor Townsend's bill"
Evening star., 1919-05-11

street and look both ways before you
make the turn.
Put out a hand as a guide to the
car following or approaching.
In passing a slower moving vehicle.
pass 1t on your left, but in passing a
street. always keep to the right.
Do not follow another vehicle too
closely. 1T might stop suddenly.
Stop when the street car ahead OF
YOU stops and stand still till all pas
sengers getting off are out of the
street In most cities this is re-
quired by ordinance.
Dim your lights when approaching
another auto on the road.
Use common sense at all times and
you'll save trouble for yourself and
the other fellow.
Evening star., 1919-05-11

rivers and timetables and rates for
automobiles on ferries and boa linz.
Nothing that will help the motor-
ist make his trip pleasantly success
full has been overlook ed in the 1919
Automobile Blue Book. Whether hjs
trip be for week end or a trans
continental jaunt for a month. the
Information he seeks is bound in
these nine volumes of travel helps.
Evening star., 1919-05-11
SHOW COMMITTEES NAMED.
Selected by Head of Automobile
Chamber of Commerce.

President Charles Clifton OF the Ma
tional Automobile Chamber OF Com
merce has appointed the following a.
show committee for the 1920 pas
senser car shows: John y. WHY'S
chairman tWillys- ys-OverlandD: n q
Root tWestcott and r. NJ. Jewett
Paigel.
The committee on motor truck shows
consists Of NJ. l.. Fulcher, chairman
(FederaD:' A. J. Whipple Diamond
t.. and David s. Ludlam tAutocar).
Evening star., 1919-05-11
Lawrence Turnbull, Lawyer, Dies.

BALTIMORE, May 10.-Lawrencc
Turnbull. lawyer. author and pub
Usher. died last night at the age OF
seventy nine. He was graduate Of
Princeton and an associate in law of
the late Severn Teackle Wallis.
Evening star., 1919-05-11
EUROPE LEADS IN HIGHWAYS
o. S. Must Build 1,811,914 Miles
to Share EQUAL Honors.

Some idea of the immense effort
which must be put forth by this coun-
ry to catch up with European ma
tionsNin highway construction may be
gathered from the fact that when Ger
many entered the war in 1914 Prussia
alone had $4,000 miles of hard-sur-
faced highways.
To be equally well provided In pro-
portion TO the size of the two Coun
Evening star., 1919-05-11

We have found no way to describe the Essex
that is half so impressive as an actual ride in the
car.
The Essex was announced with the statement
that it was to be advertised by those who would
ride in it. The car would not be advertised as
other cars have been advertised.
No claims would be made for it. People were
asked to go see it-take ride, and we would
rely upon its quality to speak for itself
You know how the Essex has won its place by
what people are saying about it.
On the first day the Essex was shown-Janu-
ary 16th-close to five thousand people in all
parts of the country responded to the invitation
to ride in the Essex
Evening star., 1919-05-11

tries. the United States would need to
have 1.S11.9l4 miles of hard surfaced
roads. The present road mileage In
the United States Is 2,500. 900. of which
but u per cent is improved and hut
Il of per cent constructed for heavy
traffic.
Evening star., 1919-05-11
The Essex Had Been
Expected Two Years

The response was large because the Essex had
been expected for two years. But only few
had been permitted to ride in it up to that time.
Now it is known in every section.
It has awakened the interest of all who realize
the value of low first cost, economical operation,
combined with qualities Of performance, riding
ease, endurance and other attractions hereto
fore obtainable in only large and costly cars.
Users of big cars are enthusiastic over the
Essex because they have found it to possess the
very qualities most priced in the cars they oper
Evening star., 1919-05-11
Essex Qualities Not
Comparable to Any Car

OAApaA oOAO " my ~0A
No other one car is like the Essex in degree of
beauty. comfort, performance or endurance.
Other cars closely match it in some of these par
tculars. But those who attempt to describe the
Essex use a dozen different well.known makes
for comparison.
It's lig htness and cost are compared to the cars
best known for their class Performance COM
parisons go into the high-priced car field. Essex
speed, Essex acceleration and Essex hill climb
ing are almost invariably stated in terms of such
performance as are made by cars best known in
those particulars
The finest and costliest closed cars are refer
red to as being the nearest>to Essex in riding
quality.
Cars that have proved their leadership in the
field of endurance are the standard by which the
long life of the Essex is measured.
Get acquainted with the Essex Let us prove
to your satisfaction that the Essex is all other
people say it is
Evening star., 1919-05-11

post in the territories where this form
of transportation 10 most intensive in
character.
Evening star., 1919-05-11
Advertise the Essex

ate and at great saving in cost and expense Of
operation.
But users of good light weight cars are the
most urgent supporters Of the Essex.
They see in it all the advantages they know in
their cars, with the additional qualities of cars
that cost two and three times as much as they
have paid for their automobiles.
Evening star., 1919-05-11
List of Entries.

The complete list of cars and drtv
ers for the big race Is as follows:
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Jill Hround be County

! to rest in the Kongsvinger cemetery
| Alick Peterson had a host Of friends
| and the bereaved family have the sym
pathy of the whole community.
Mrs J. A. Folkins was passenger to
Morris Friday and had some dental work
done.
Rev. Eli slifer spent Saturday in Nor
ris on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith and daugh-
ter Helen spent Sunday at the Woilen-
burg home.
Olinda Schwartz went out to help
Mrs Ben Thompson Friday Ia care for
! Mr. Thompson who is seriously il. with
pneumonia.
Mrs. Albert Smith spent a few days
at her parental home last week. She
returned home Sunday.
Tom Mclaughlin returned nome from
| the cities the first part of the week.
| Mrs. Geo. Smith and daughter spent
| Sunday with her sister-in-law, Mrs Ben
| Smith.
per Thursday.
Mrs Geo. Perkins who has been seri-
ousIy i'll is some better altho in criti-
cal condition yet. They brought her to
her home in Donnelly Saturday So she
would be near to medical aid.
Emil Wollenburg and Albert Smith
transacted business in Morris Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Mel Garrigan and Miss Frances
| Tosney entertained the J. P. Steinfort
| family and Miss Frances W1oot at a
six o'clock dinner Wednesday evening
of last week. A very pleasant time was
spent by ALL
Leo Kopel returned from Minneapolis
the first part of the week. T+e had his
eye treated by some physicion at that
place. Mr.. Kopel has had serious
time with his eye. His many friends
hope for a speedy recovery.
North America Produce Cream Station
has opened up again and is now ready
for business. Highest market prices
paid for all products. George Erickson
Mr. and Mrs. A. c. Olson and daugh-
ter spent Sunday with the latter's broth
err Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bell.
Thorval Olson left for Breckenridge
the last part of last week to visit his
sister, Mrs. Alfred Shoenburg and fam :
lily. He returned Sunday night.
c. C. Ersted left for the cities Monday
night to look after business From here
he will make a trip to Iowa for few
days.
George Erickson left for Fargo last
Thursday to visit his brother, Ed. Er1ck-
| son and family who reside there.
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Mich spent Sunday
with their daughter, Mrs. Fred Smith
| of Morris.
L. H. Pushor arrived here from Aari-
more last week to visit his son, George
and family this week.
A sleigh ride party consisting of a
bunch of young girls went to Morris
| last Wednesday evening. They took in
the movies and after that had deli
cious lunch. The girls all reported a
very fine time. Miss Matilda Odson act
| ed as chaperOn.
J George Pushor has received a carload
of Coke coal. Anybody wishing for any
may call early to get it. It can be used
in furnaces and self feeders with good
satisfaction. Also will get in some
hard coal.
Mrs. Sherstad was a passenge" to
Morris Wednesday.
Peter Schauls and son Lewis left for
the Twin Cities where Mr. ochauls will
consult an eye specialist. He has trou-
BILE with one of his eyes.
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FRAMNAS-HODGES

Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Erickson spent
Sunday in Morris.
The Weidler children and Mildred
Hawkenson called at Freeman's Sunday
afternoon.
The new school house in District No.
8 is now ready for use and both teacher
and pupils were glad to START school
in it Monday morning.
Dick Tom and family spent Thursday
evening at Alfred HawkenSon's.
The surprise party at Henry HauIer's
Saturday night was a grand success and
everyone reports a good time.
Jane Conlogue spent Wednesday night
with the HaWkenson girls.
The two Freeman families visited at
August Schmidts Sunday evening.
August and Ida Rasmussen and Alma
evening last week.
Charley Pemberton and family spent
Sunday afternoon at Van Slyok's.
Freeman's Sunday.
Clara Sunquist spent Friday at the
Wilson home in Morris.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Schmidt and
Jane COnlogue called at Henry Schr1idt's
Sunday afternoon.
Hans and Gilbert Brotne, hoy Casey
and Arthur Edwards were Norris callers
Saturday.
Myrtle Paulson visited at Wellman's
the first of the week.
Mr.. BOettner called at Lamoureaux' s
Sunday afternoon.
Harry Wendorf and Johnny EdM ards
were seen in Morris one day last week.
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CHOKlO


Miss Olive Lund went to Morris last
Thursday evening for a visit with
friends.
Mrs. H. J. Jacobson and daughter
Janet were Morris callers Friday
On Friday occurred the death of Cliff
ford Leedal, son-in-laW of J. A. Nc
Kelvy, of pneumonia following influenza.
Mr.. Leedal came here a few weeks ago
for a visit and was only sick a short
time. The remains were shipped bach
to Iowa for interment.
Mrs. A. Fritsch went to Morris Friday
evening to see her sister, Mrs. Hiland
who is visiting at the Jack Smith home.
Mrs. Fritsch and nephew Leu Inland
returned home Saturday evening.
Bernice Schelgel is back 20 school
again.
Bea Lund is sick at the Geo. Britt
home.
Mrs. E. G. Miller is caring for the in
FAINT daughter Of Mrs. Ed. Robinson
during her illness.
Misses Louise Olson and Mildred
Heuer left Friday evening for ManKato
to take up a business course.
Blanche Conroy who has been help
ing for the Oscar Zimmerman family
during their seige of sickness returned
to school Monday.
Mrs. John Ferricks is i'll with in
f1uenza. Irma Asmus is taking care of
her.
Miss Hilma Nelson is enjoy ing va
cation.
The Haley family who have been ill
with influenza are again able TO be out
Ralph McNally returned nome last
week.
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at Billings, Mont. The new owners ara
Otto Olson and Anton Ettesvold of
Framnas and P. o. Lee of this village,
who will take possession the first of
March. The land was sold for 500 an
acre.
Clarence Anderson and Henry Stock
ness returned the first of the week from
Camp Dodge, having been transferred to
that camp from Georgia to be mustered
out of service.
Carl Holden, formerly of this place,
writes to friends here from France to
the effect that he is located at Anna
vile. His brother, Martin. is at Metz.
They have been in France for some time
and are both well.
We understand that the local members
of the Norris National Guard will be
drilled in Cyrus once week during the
winter. The rear section of Gusts gar
age will be used for the purpose, and
the first drill will be conducted next
Tuesday evening.
Alec Peterson, a brother Of Mrs Walt
er Hanson, Of this village died the first
of the week at Camp Cody, New Mexico.
Funeral services were held today from
his home near Donnelly. Mr. and Mrs.
Hanson left for Donnelly Wednesday to
be present at the services.