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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-04-24
Seminole Pharmacy Robbed

Sometime between Saturday
midnight and Sunday morning
the Seminole Pharmacy was bur-
glarized and goods amounting in
value to over $4,000 were stolen.
The thieves entered through the
transom over the front door and,
after appropriating what goods
they wanted, left by the rear side
entrance on Taylor street.
wv. f.. Mobley, manager of the
pharmacy, is unable to give a
complete list of all the goods
taken, because there are count
less very small articles in the store
and, when only a few of these
are distracted, it is almost impos-
sible to miss them. But articles
known to have Been stolen are the
following: Three gold wrist
watches for ladies; six, with
leather straps, for men; several
:" Ever Ready" flashlights; two
boxes of Tampa Nugget" ci-
gars; one vest-pocket Seneca cam
era; one ditto No. /, one ditto No.
3; several boxes of fancy candy,
one 5-shot Smith Il .Wesson, nickel
plated revolver and $500 in
nicllles and dimes from the cash
drawer.
The identity of the thieves is
unknown, but it is believed that
they are white men, and it is GER
tain that there was more than one
of them.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-04-24
A Delightful Boat Party

One OF the most enjoyable soci-
al occasions of the season was a
boat trip given by Mrs. Fries and
Mrs. Brandon, two most excellent
hostesses. The party consisted OF
several of Arcadia's best people
also, quite a number of Punta
Gorda's best people, sixty in all.
The two parties were very con.
genial and enjoyed each other s
society, as they also did the trip.
The boat left the dock about
$50 a. M, last Thursday. The
day was fine, and the water look
ed lovely. The trip down took
about three hours, but the party
had the pleasure of landing at
Useppa and looking over the
beautiful island, then going on to
Boca Grande City. Landing
there, the two hostesses led the
way to the pavilion, where a
bountiful repast was given, al
most a banquet, one might say.
Then the party walked over to the
Gulf and enjoyed the beach, re-
turning in time to reach Punta
Gorda before dark. A vote of
thanks from the whole party was
extended to the two ladies for the
enjoyable occasion. The five
auto loads from Arcadia consist
ed of Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Parker,
Dr. and Mrs. d. g. Barnett, Dr.
and Mrs. Kline, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Burton, Mr.. and Mrs. Walt
err Plat, Mr.. and Mrs. Williford,
Mr.. and Mrs. Turner, Mrs. John
Treadwell, Mrs. Tomlin, Mrs. X.
Il. Whidden, Mrs. L. P. Davis,
Miss Vest Parker and friend, Mr..
Harley Watson, Mrs. William
Seward, Mrs. Fitzgerald.
ONE OF THE PARTY.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-04-24

Weddings, Deaths, Fights and
other exciting news.
S. [. Huffman appears to be
making a speciality Of growing the
papaya at his home place on
Harvey street. One of his trees
has an extraordinary load of
fruit, about half a bushel. A
specimen given to &. nj. Carrier
weigheud four pounds and two
ounces. Many people confuse the
papaya with the qawqaw, but the
two are wholly different. See
your dictionary
The Herald folks, thanks to
kind friends, continue to feast on
the finest vegetables. Saturday,
for example, Hon. John Hagan,
superintendent of the county
farm, presented We scribe with a
lot of the finest tomatoes ever
grown anywhere. One of them
weighed over a pound and a half
and was solid meat through.
Later in the day, that up-to-date
farmer and generous friend. j. j.
Haslett, brought in a large sup
ply of turnips and cucumbers
and, on Monday, d. G. johnson
added a box full of lettuce and
tomatoes to the editors larder.
With such friends as these sup
plementing the Incompatible
climate, life is certainly worth
living in Punta Gorda If we just
didn't have TO work, we could be
happy.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-04-24
Punta Gorda Boys Beaten

In a hotly contested game of
baseball tt Punta Gorda yester-
day afternoon, the ID. III. s., team
defeated the Bay City Punchers
by a score Of 8 to 5. The feature
OF the game was the batting done
by Edwin Parker. He made sew
eral hits, which was followed by
a clean-cut home run. Durrance
was on the slab for the local team
and did some real pitching, being
ably assisted by Kerley behind
the bat. The entire team played
good ball from the first.-Arcadia
Enterprise, Friday.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-04-24
MISS WINGS WEDDING
Interesting Details Reported from
Orlando

The happiness Of Miss Frances
Wing is such general interest to
Punta Gorda people that we re-
produce below the report of hel
wedding as given by the Orlando
Sentinel Of April 18th inst. -:
Mr.. George l.. Huxtable and
Miss Frances A, Wing, of Punta
Gorda, were married at sunrise
this morning in st. Augustine
while standing on the rustic
bridge spanning the pool made
by the fountain playing in the
yard ait the palatial home Of DR..
and Mrs. Mabel Q. Stevens. The
latter is the well known evengel-
list, temperance and Chautauqua
lecturer, and is ell known to Or
lando audienceag
There is a slight tinge OF ro-
nance connected with this we'd
ding, Mrs. Stevens is very close
friends Of Mr.. Huxtable and his
bride, having known each of them
for years, though they never met
till last September
Mrs. Stevens is no match
maker, but in this instance she
could not refrain from bringing
these two people together. She
knew each SO well and said they
were suited to each other and that
each needed the other.
While filling All engagement at
Winona Lake, Ind, last summer,
Mrs. Stevens invited Mr.. Huxta-
BILE and Miss Wing to visit her so
soon as she returned to her home
in st, Augustine. This they did
and the wedding this morning is
the result. The contracting part
les think more of Mrs. Stevens
now than ever, and after what
she did for them nothing could be
more appropriate than that they
should go to her home for the
and that she should per-
form the ceremony.
Mr.. Huxtable is a substantial
citizen and prosperous orange
grower on the Conway road, and
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-04-24
is SO well and favorably known

is SO well and favorably known
as to need no commendation-
The bride that he brings to his;
home is one Of Punta Gorda IS
best known and appreciated wo-
men, prominent IN temperance,
and church work, We bespeak
for her a hearty WELDON , to her,
new home and community.
Mr.. and Mrs Huxtable win be
at home" to their friends after
May ]. In short time the
happy couple will take q motor
trip, visiting relatives in Ken
lucky, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois,
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Another Repo-..s

After the foreg ing was in type,
the st. Augustine Record Of thu
18th inst, was received and cop
tanned the following report, which
we believe is correct:
Geo. L. Huxtable Of Orlando,
Fla, and Miss Frances Wing of
Punta Gorda, were united in mar
riage Tuesday evening at 8 o.,
clock at the home of = the Rev.
Mabel Guam Stevens, No. As o.
ange street. The impressive wed
ding ceremony was performed by
Mrs. Stevens, who is an ordained
minister of the Congregational
church, and is a well-known
evangelist.
1.-The handsome residence OF
DIR. and Mrs. Stevens was attract
lively decorated for the wedding
profusion of beautiful vines ana
flowers being used to make the
rooms an appropriate setting for
such an occasion. The ceremony
was performed in the music room.
the bride and groom standing
beneath floral, arch of honey
suckle and roses, as Mrs. Stevens
pronounced the impressive words
OF the wedding service. There
was wedding music, which inclnd-.
ed the bridal chorus from Iohen-
grim and other appropriate num-
bers.
only few intimate friends
OF the bride ana groom were pres
ent at the servl e, and, following
the ceremony heartiest congratu-
lations and best wishes were ex-
tended. During the informal little
reception, refreshments were
served IN the dining room, where,
the table waa decorated with,
crimson roses and ferns. Grace
full festoons of trailing vines and.
fern extended from the chandelier
to the corners of the table, and the
effect was most artistic.
The bride is a personal friend
OF Mrs. Stevens, and, for this rea
son, the wedding took place in st.
Augustine at Mrs. Stevens home.
1t was exceedingly appropriate
that she was able to officiate, and
fhus perform a friendly as well as
q ministerial service.
"Alr and Mrs. Huxtable lett
this morning by automobile for
Orlando, where they are to make
their home. The bride, whose.
wedding dress was Of dark blue
silk, with touches OF crimson.
most becoming to her brunette
type, wole this morning hand
some travelling suit OF taupe with
accessories to match. Friends in
Orlando will undoubtedly be
ready to give the bride and groom
an appropriate reception upon
their arrival in that city. ~
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-04-24

After Easter comes Indepen-
dence Day.
Harry Bolts of Fort Myers,
made a brief call on his friends
here Sunday evening.
Harry Robbins left on Monday
morning for Lexington, Ky. He
will be absent till fall.
Adam Silcox went to Tampa,
Sunday night, transacted business
there Monday and came back
Monday night.
Rev. NV. r. Poindexter and
Misses Ritter and Carlton of Ar
cadia, and Private Schultz Of
Carlstorm Field, were guests Sun
day of T. G. Crosland and family
of this place.
Furgerson Jones, who has been
with the army in France for near,
ly a. year past, got home Monday,
and was given an enthusiastic
greeting by his numerous friends.
Everybody, particularly his moth
er, was delighted to give this
Punta Gorda soldier boy hearty
welcome home.
After enjoying the winter here.
during which she was a guest at
the rectory, Miss Elizabeth Nc
Mel left Monday morning. for her
home at Three Rivers, Mich. She
went first to the East Coast.
where she will spend several
weeks before finally going home.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. B. Cannon,
Mrs. Joshua Mizell and John I'll.
Rasch motored to Brownville,
Sunday, and spent several hours
there visiting Mrs. John Flint,
daughter Of Mr.. Rasch. This was
the second time in thirty years
that Mr. Rasch had been out of
town, and his presence abroad in
an automobile created a sensation.
Mrs. S. b. Knight Of Charlotte
Harbor, accompanied by her son,
Bruce Knight, went to Tampa,
Monday, where she will remain in
definitely while undergoing ex-
pert medical treatment. She is
getting along III years and her
health is not good. Her legion of
friends throughout this section
earnestly hope that her health
will soon improve. No woman in
South Florida has larger circle
of loving friends.
DR.. Matthews was aroused
from sleep Saturday midnight, to
treat two severely wounded per-
lsons. One was Henry Renfroe, a
fisherman, who had been stabbed
in the abdomen on an island south
of here, and the other was the
married daughter of Charles Il.
Pratt, well known colored man of
this place, whose husband had
tried to kill her by thrusting
knife into her back. Both patti
ents, though their wounds were
really serious, are recovering.
We have not learned what was
done with their assailants.
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If you don't believe that TIE
Herald is read extensively a.
broad, ask d. G. Johnson, the pop
ular Clintonian who is cuItivatinY
two small gardens here merely
and solely for exercise and recrs-
alton. The Herald, a few weeks
ago, contained a little item thank
ing Mr.. johnson for the gift Of a
lot OF vegetables, and, a week
afterwards, he began receiving.
letters and stencils from com
mission houses in all the big cities
up north, soliciting his busi-
ness. There is no telling where
or by whom this pafar, ii reac,.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-04-24
TOWN TOPICS OF A WEEK
The Important Happenings Of Punta Gorda and
Vicinity Briefly Told
July Fourth is on it S way.

July Fourth is on s way.
Cut prices still in effect on dry
goods at Miss Dona Walkers. Il
Last chance for the best invest
ment you can make. Buy Liberty
Bonds.
Miss Edith Herndon returned
Sunday afternoon from two
days visit to her mother at Punta
RasSa.
FEEDS, FERTILIZERS AND
CRATES.-L. M. WRITTEN. Stf
The people Of Lakeland are
making extensive preparations
e for the entertainment May 60 of
the Woman's Missionary Society
of the Florida Conference of the
Methodist Church, South. The
meeting will be attended by a
large delegation from Punta Cor
ola.
All kinds OF vegetables and
fruits fresh daily at r. NJ. King S.
(adv.)
Rev. and Mrs. T. r. Woodsen
of Zolfo, accompanied by their
son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gayden, came here Last week
and enjoyed the boat excursion
down the bay given Thursday, by
Mrs. Brandon and Mrs. Fries.
Mrs. Woodson remained over till
Wednesday, as the guests OF
friends dehe, but Mr.. Woodson
and Mr.. and Mrs. Gayden return
ed to Zolfo, Friday evening.
Rev. and Mrs. Woodson are high
ly esteemed by a large circle OF
friends here.
Fruits, candies, CONNECTIONS and
fancy groceries are specialties at
Il. NJ. Kings. (adv.)
Mrs. G. HI. Brandon. after en-
joying the winter here as the
guest of Mrs. G. l.. Fries, left for
her home in Atlanta, Monday
evening. Mrs. Fries accompani-
ed her as far as Lakeland, where
she will visit relatives and friends
until the end of the week. Many
friends were at the depot to bid
Mrs. Brandon goodbye and to ex-
press their sincere wish that she
will return next winter.
H. w. Smith sells groceries and
meats for cash or credit. Goods
promptly delivered 16tf.
Hon. Cade Z. Shackelford of
Tallahassee, state convict super
visor, made his headquarters here
from Friday till Tuesday, while
inspecting convict camps in this
locality. He reported everything
in good shape. Mr.. Shackelford
win be remembered as the gentle
man who was elected state tax
commissioner, an Office that was
abolished by the Legislature in
special session last December.
Painting and decorating-inter-
ior and exterior work. ] have had
years of experience and will give
YOU honest service at right prices.
j. Harvey Miller fadv.l
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-25
PRINTING
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

IF IT IS REAL ESTATE or business opportunities you want to buy or
 sell, Inquire David Apstein. 31S Stillman St. Tel. Bar. TOSS. U17all
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HAVE cash buyers for all kinds of Real Estate in all parts of city. Six say, SS ReiIley St. S2ai'
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MEAT MARKETS.

FRESH MEATS and groceries, vege- tables in season. We give green trading stamps, 2 stores: 1922 Sea view Ave. 705 Hallett St. A15aH'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-25

- Coal range, three sections, 10 foot long, large gas cake gr;ddIe, broiler, cabinet, ward robes, cafe summer half doors. Royal Hotel S26alIe
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FRESH MEATS and groceries. vege-
 tables in season. Green and nov
 ing picture stamps. Michael Rob stock, 1924 Seayiew Ave, John Meye- Mpr
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POULTRY AND SUPPLIES

WITH EGGS NEARING THE s1.oo MARK, look to your hens. Park & Pollard's world renown dry mash and scratch feed will make your hens lay Standard Feed Co.,, Bulls Head will fill your Nrder.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-25

FOR SATISFACTION in watch and
 clock repairing go to Henry c. Reid
 and Son, watchmakers. Room 210 Conn. National Bank Bldg, 1924 Main St. H20stf
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5 Words 15c Times Classified Ads Phone 12N
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES.

GOOD POSITIONS for competent and well recommended housemaids for private families only. Berg's Elm ployment Agency, 656 State St Barnum 2533. S22au~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-25
BOOKS
BANQUET HALL AND GROUNDS
CHIROPRACmC-NATUREoPATH

Dr. H. F. Pope; pr. F. T. Wetherbe,
 c-Natureopaths. Meigs Building, Room 107. entrance 136 Fairfield avenue. Office hours to 12 a. m., 30 to D. m, ' to p. m. Closed Thursday and Saturday evenings Bridgeport, Ct. Ta. 6474
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-25

THE UNITED WELDING & REPAIR CO.,, 172 ELM SIT, ARE EQUIPPED TO DO ALL KINDS OF WELDING AND AUTOMOBILE REPAIRS. WE WILL FIX ANYTHING FROM A BROKEN FORGE HAM MFR TO A STOVE LID. ALL WORK G U A R 4 N T E E D. PHONE 491l BARNUN.
 A23ali%
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MORTGAGES AND LOANS

IONEY-sman loans on diamonds,
 watches or any good security. Legal rate by private parry. Mr. sabin, All Warner Bldg. Dlsass
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ROOMS TO RENT

ALPINE HOTEL offers an attractive rate by the week or month. Tele- phone and elevator service, running hot and cold water, shower baths Barnum 5619 or 25G7. T9 Gold St.
 A2salI*
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WANTED TO BUY

FURNITURE-Seco hand wanted
 to buy. All kinds, including stoves.
 beds. bureaus. carpets. Highest aash prices paid. Jasmin, 256 state St. Tel. Bar. 1O5s P1aalls
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-25
AUTO TRUCKS

AUTO TRUCKS of every description from E to s ton, new and second hand. Hall, sos City Savings Bank bldg. Ps0aU'
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FARMS FOR SALE.

FARMS FOR SALE-116 Acres of good land, grow anything, $S5O, $500 cash payment; 85 acres, good room house and other out build ings $1,200, $7GA payment; 25 acres 12 room house and barn, $1,60O, $500 payment; geo acres good set buildings, S5,000. Casey, 307 Conn Nat. Bank Bldg. Tel Noble 297. FARMS-We got several dairy, chick" en and trucking farms within easy driving distance from this city or vicinity. Call at once for iuforma- ton. Tel 2254-2. Office 7S1 Arc tic St, corner Hallett A5at@
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-25

l PAY HIGHEST prices for second
 hand furniture and merchandise of every description. GAP East Wash fngton Ave, near East Main. A Moot. Phone Noble 49. IlsaIis
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ELASTIC STOCKINGS.

rRUSSES. Abdominal Balts, shoul- der braces, rubber shooting, hot water bottles. Sick Room Supply Co., 27 Cannon St, upstairs. Bar mum 2144-3.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-25
PACKAGE DELIVERY
PHYSICAL TREATMENT
PORTRAITS, FRAMING, ETC.
POSITIONS WANTED

POSITIONS of all kinds for men and women can be had in factories, stores, offices and on farms, by ap- plying to the U. s. Employment Ser vice, 303 Fairfield Ave, who make no charge for their services.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-25
AUTO BODIES.

WE HAVE a large stock of open and closed Ford delivery bodies for Ford cars ready to mount on chassis. Met ropoHtaa Auto 6 Carriage Co.,. 434 Grand St. Phone, Barnum S362.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-25
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE

LET US exchange something you want for something you don't want. Mil ford Realty Co.,, Room 207, Conn
 National Bank Building. Phone Barnum 1036. A22ait !;
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DYEING AND CLEANING
DREssSIAKING SCHOOL

MAKE YOUR OWN GARMENTS; expert designs; instructor will open private classes; ladies each; sub feet, Cu-tIng, Fitting. Practical Dressmakins at your residence, lesson 75c. Call 46 Cannon street Dressmaking School, I14as"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-25
AlANICURING

MRS. E. N. SEXTON, Manicuring, fa- ciaI massage, shampooing scalp treatment. marcel waving. Gradu-
 ate Of Francois Marcel, 9th Ave, N. Y. Room 40, Security Building. Phone Barnum 916. A1alI8
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RESTAURANT

GLOBE RESTAURANT. 3s5 Fair field Ave, 58 Cannon St. Regular dinner or supper 25c. We serve the best meals in the city. also the best
 butter and coffee, Give us trial.
 opposite Police Station. S1A'u
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AUTO ACCESSORIES

TIRES - 32x4 straight side, good shape s2O; l A in. Stromberg carbu- retor, splitdorf magneto, $5. Gun ger, 320 Connecticut Ave. R2SStf
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REAL ESTATE WANTED.

HOUSES-2, and 1 family houses wanted in all parts of :ne city. Buy CTS waiting The Prevalent Devel- opmeut Corp. Real estate, insurance.
 Room 6. 1119 Broad St Bar. 4912.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-25
HOUSES FOR. SALE

CASH BUYER of all kinds of stores and stocks; also sell under commis- sion basis. A. Goldman. TO Cobra do Ave. Noble 533. A23aS*
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TEA AND LUNCH ROOM
UPHOLSTEEERS
WATCH REPAIRING.

WATCH YOUR WATCH! When 1t stops bring it to us. We guarantee satisfaction. Henry c. Reid & Son, Room 210, Conn. Nat. Bank Bldg, 1924 Main St. H30aIS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-25

WANTED TO BUY-Liberty Bonds, first, second. third, fourth; also partly raid bonds; will pay s~Nt cash. War Savings Stamps, dia- monds. old violins Fotch, S44 Noble Ave. A7%tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-25
EMPRESS

J. W. MARION - Expressing and light moving to all parts of the city: rate reasonable. 1l9 Willard St.
 Phone Bar, 764s. R2oall'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-25
LADIES' CUSTOM TAILORING
aIACHINE WORK

I. A. BOUDREAU, general machine work. Manufacturers metal goods.
 dies, tools. gauges, 57 Golden Hill.
 Barnum 4J75 AlSaIis
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INVESTMENT
INVESTMENT SECURITIES
JUNK DEALERS

IF IT IS JUNK sell 1t to Jacob Bros.
 55 KossutL St. Tel. Barnum, 236-237
The Wahpeton times., 1919-01-09

which had ever taken place. Thou.
sands participated. Every public
school teacher marched, us we'll as
the pupils.
The gospel of food economy. in
creased food production. improved
methods of cultivation and the neces.
sity of planting greater variety Of
home products, has been preached to
every corner of the island. The
schools have been instrumental in the
establishment of 26,693 home gardens.
thereby assisting Porto Rico to solve
the food problem.
The children here are deserving of
much praise for what they have done.
and the example they set le,l others
Oh to greater efforts. They are all
members Of the Red Cross. A few
of them were able to secure from
their parents the money needed for
their contribution, but the majority
made up their minds that they would
earn this money themselves. All over
the island children organized festivals
to get funds needed for membership
fees. In Fajado and Rio Pie,lras. y
total of $50 school children enrolled
as Junior Red Cross members and
earned every cent that they contrib
uted. Thousands of dollars have
been raised by these children. They
nave participated in all civic parudes
organized for this purpose.
DeIieacies Sent Abroad. ..
Last year 40 tons of guava jelly and
100000 cigarettes were sent to tile
boys in France.
Thousands of women in Porto Rico,
from San Juan, the capital, through
out the entire island, including the
towns Of the hills, have devoted their
time and given their money and serv.
ices to all things needed for the war.
All social activities were carried ON
solely for the benefit of war work.
In many sections Of Porto Rico won,-
en- took the place of the men in the
fields.
Porto Rico contributed freely and
generously of her man power and the
very best Of her youth entered the
training camps. Just after the pas.
sage Of the selective draft law Porto
Rico registered her young men to the
number of 1OS,OOO. The Porto Rico
regiment was the first in the nation
to be at it's full war strength. Six
hundred and fiftv volunteers we're az.
cepted for duty to guard the Panama
canal. When General Townslend took
up the work of recruiting. many OF
the men who lived far back in the
hills walked as much as 25 miles to
enlist.