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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06
IN THE DAYS NEWS

General Alvaro Obregon, who is re-
ported to have broken with President
Carranza, has held the post of Minis.
ter of War in the Mexican govern.
ment for several years. He Is a va
qui Indian and has been generally
credited with being the strong man"
OF the Carranza administration. Born
in the State OF Sonora in 1885, he was
engaged in farming until the COM
mencement of the Mexican revelation.
The treason Of Huerta and the muir
der of Madero led Obregon to cast
his lot with the revolutionists OF that
time. With the election of General
Carranza to the presidency he was
called to Mexico City to take seat
in the cabinet. General Oregon is
considered one OF the ablest military
leaders in Mexico. His most noted
military achievement was the decisive
defeat of Villa at Celaya in 1915, at
which battle he lost his right arm.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06
ANNUAL REPORT
OF SECRETARY OF
AGRICULTURE
(By Associated Press.l

Washington, Dec. 6.-The Ameri-
can farmer leads the world in individ-
ual production OF crops, Secretary
Houston of the Department of Agri.
culture, asserted today in his annual
report. While countries such as Bel.
GUM, under intensive farming, get a
higher acreage yield, he said, taking
both acreage and yield per acre into
account, the American agriculturist
produces two and a half times as
much as his Belgian and German riv
ais. 2.3 times as much as the British
farmer, 3.2 times as much as the
French. and more than six times as
much as the Italian.
The result of this and of the Amer
lean farmers war work is shown in
the 1919 American crop production
placed at three times greater in value
than the average annual output dur
ing the five year period preceding the
European war. The aggregate value
Of all crops this year is placed at $40,
$4,000 900 as compared to s15,222,
900 900 in 1918 and an average of $5.
S2s 900 900 during the five year pc
riod.
Live stock on farms this year was
figured at sS,SSO.OOO.OOO as against
sS,sS4, 100000 in 1913.
The average yield for all crops fol
the decade ending in 1918 is about II
Eper cent greater than for the aver
age for the decae ending with 1870
the report said. The average rate O
increase for the past Is years II
about one-half of one per cent year
Estimates in the report put the 1913
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06
WEATHER AND CROP
CONDITIONS IN FLORIDA
WEEK ENDING DEC. 2

Temperature The week averaged
much warmer than usual for the pc.
Rod, the temperature being 5 degrees
to 8 degrees above the normal. Max
ina were generally we'll up in the COS.
The last two days, however, were
comparatively cold and frost oc-
Cured in the extreme northwest on
the list.
Precipitation--The week like the
previous one, continued mostly dry,
the only rainfall of moment occurring
in the northern counties and in por-
tons of the southern division. All
high lands need rain, and even low
lands in the north and central coun-
ties need moisture.
Condition Of CrOps-The weather
curing most of the week was unfav-
orable for truck and citrus fruits,
Temperatures were too high, and rain
was needed not only for growing
crops, but to improve the condition OF
the soil. In some sections oats and
rye have been delayed in growth, and
late paintings are not terminating;
some planting is yet to be done. Cit
rus fruit is smaller than usual and
dropping" continues in some loca'i-
ties, as a result of dry weather Gel
cry, cabbage, lettuce and other truck
have made poor progress, and some
reports indicate that truck is gener-
ally poor in the Okeechobee section;
tomato plants. for instance, are large,
but fruiting is unsatisfactory Mod
crate shipments continue from the
South. The cool weather of the last
two days of the week benefited all
truck crops in the north and added
life to man and beast.
A. J. MITCHELL,
Weather Bureau, Jacksonville.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06

wheat production at 91S,47l 900 bush
els and corn at 1910, 25O,OOO bushels
Cotton is expected to reach 1886, 900
bales and tobacco 1,316,553, 900
pounds.
"The farmers of the nation in 1919
planted an acreage in leading cereals
greater by 100000 than the prewar
annual average which, it is estimated
will yield 635,OOO,0OO more than the
prewar average Mr.. Houston said
of war work on the farms. They in
year began before the fighting ceased
and the call was still for more wheat.
The Department suggested a maxi
mum fall acreage of 47,2O6,0OO acres,
an increase of IL per cent over 1918.
There was actually planted 1926, 900,
the largest acreage in the nations
history, 100000 acres more than in
1918.
The spring wheat acreage was 3d.
$4,000 while the winter and spring
paintings combined amounted to IL
$4,000 acres or 100000 more than
the preceding record.
1T is estimated that the yield will
exceed that of 1918 by 100000 bush
els and will be the nations record
wheat crop. The estimated corn
crop of 100000 bushels will be
800 200, 900 greater than that of 1913"
The Nation can further expand its
output of commodities by cultivating
unused tillable land, estimated at
more than 60 per cent of the total,
the report states. Expansion is lin.
tied, however, by the supply of CAPT.
tai and labor.
| No step to promote farmers coop.
eratiye associations along the right
lines should be omitted. the Secre'
! tary said. II is estimated that these
organizations market annually ap.
proximately $500 100000 worth Of
commodities.
Included in Mr.. HOaston's recon-
mendations were the following:
The building up, primarily under
State law, of system of personal
credit unions. for farmers whose
financial status and operations make
1t difiicult to secure Accommodations
through the ordinary channels; ex
pansion of facilities for aiding in
marketing. especially extension Of the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06
CASES TO COME UP
IN COUNTY COURT

The following new cases have been
filed in the county court since gu,
last report:
State of Florida VS.. l.. s Dur.
rance, passing bad check.
State of Florida VS.. John Murray
desertion.
State Of Florida VS.. Odell Johnston
aggravated assault.
: State of Florida VS.. Francis John
son, search warrant.
State Of Florida VS.. T. Fl. Darby
beating board bill.
State of Florida VS.. Levy Bivens
assault and battery.
State of Florida VS.. Geo. Brown
gambling,
State of Florida VS.. Tom Granger
gambling.
State of Florida VS.. Sim Miller
assault and battery.
State of Florida VS.. Annie Belle
Harris, assault and battery.
State Of Florida VS.. Corine Hendrix
aggravated assault.
State of Florida VS.. M. J. Bass
false pretense.
State Of Florida VS. Cerbet Altman
passing bad check.
State of Florida VS.. Ed Davis, car.
rying concealed weapons.
State of Florida VS. Ed Davis, hay
ing in possession intoxicating liquor
State of Florida VS.. jim Joseph
grand larceny.
State of Florida VS.. John Thorn
hill, assault and battery.
State of Florida VS.. q. Uquhart
having in possession stolen goods.
State of Florida VS.. - Hood, hav
ing in possession stolen property.
Other News of the Court
-Four new administrators have beer
appointed since our last report ant
one will probated. The administra
tors are Lewis F. Gaskins, FOR VIM
H. Gaskins, deceased.
W. s. Taylor for Clarence N Tay
lor. deceased.
Alice Jones for Newton NJ. jones'
deceased.
The will of Charlotte M. Roger wa
probated.
The following guardians have bee
appointed since our last mention
Sarah F. Cowden for Robert Ear
Cowden; B. J. Picard for Charlie
Abdell; VIM. C. Morris for Leroy r
Hutchinson, ct al.-Bartow Record
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06

market news and food products in.
creased the number Of mich cows
ever 1914 by 10000. of other cattle
by S,5OO,oOO, of swine by 100000
and Of horses and mules by 1000 900,
or total Of 2s.sO0,OOO.
The planting operations of the
Federal participation in road build
ing through and appropriation of
sfoO,oOO,0oO for each of the next
years; regulation and control Of
stcckyards and packing houses; Fed.
eral legislation to protect consumers
against adulterated feeds and fertil.
fzers; increased state support. for ru.
raj schools and more definite instruc
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06
HOME SERVICE
MONTHLY REPORT

Number Of cases of record -. $40
Number of cases given service
during the month 125
Food and clothing given anna. 4
Procuring arrears of pay ..... 6
Applying for Liberty Bonds
which were purchased while
III ooTVlCe .......,.
Where to send premiums ..... Q
Filing claims for compensation,
medical treatment and voca-
tional training for disabled
soldiers and sailors ...... 10
Investigating home condition -. 8
Applying for sixty dollars bonus Is
Locating allotments for allottees S
Preparing affidavits for addition
al travel pay ................ IL
Providing employment for dis
charged men and their families 3
Securing certificate of service In
lieu of lost discharged paper. 8
Furnishing transportation for
stranded soldiers ...... s
Helping to settle home problems 81
Amount of financial assistance $42.06
The Red Cross hopes to make as
many little hearts glad as possible a.
Christmas.
NELL WHITE SwINDELL, Sec.
Home Service Section.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06
Military Measures Threatened
(By Associated Press.)

Paris, Dec. 6.--The text of the re.
ply by the Allies to the latest com
mcnication from the German peace
commission. regarding the signing of
the protocol. was unanimously adopt
ed by the supreme council today. The
reply demands that Germany sign the
protocol or the Allies will be obliged
to have recouse to military measures.
Marshal Foch's military program.
according to the newspaper Intran-
sigoant, comprises the occupation of
Ruhr Basin and Frankfort.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES

l421-Henry vi. Of England, the las'
monarch of the Lancastrian dy-
nasty, born at Windsor. Killed in
the Tower May 81, 1471.
lsos-Gen. George Monk, who re-
stored the Stuart dynasty in Eng
land. Died in London Jan. .
1870. 4
l7sS-First court held in Illinois OPP
ened at Fort Chartres.
lSsS-Prof. Mar Muller, one OF the
greatest scholars Of the nine
tenth century, born in Dessau'
Germany. Died at Oxford, Eng
land, Oct. rs. 1909.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06
WOMEN's CLOTHES
WILL NOT DECREASE
IN PRICE UNTIL
PRODUCTION
INCREASES
(By Associated Press.)

Cleveland, Dec. 6.-Lower prices
on woman's clothing will be possible
only when the productiveness of Labor
increases. The demand for the finer
grades of wool recedes and styles are
adjusted to the supply of fabrics, ac.
cording to the assertions of speakers
at the annual meeting of the National
Cloak, Suit and Skirt Manufacturers
Association.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06

1SSS-Irish Land Purchase bill passed
by the British Parliament.
1914-French captured ermeles, north
of Arras.
1915-Bulgarians made violent as
sault on Allies in Serbia.
1916-David Lloyd George was asked
by the King to form ministry
for Great Britain.
1917-An armistice between Germany
and the Russians was announced
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06
CONF|SCATED
COAL MUST
Be PAID FOR
WILL OCCUPY FRANKFORT AND
RUHR BASIN If PROTOCOL is
NOT SIGNED AT ONCE
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Dec. 6.-Not one cent
can he added to the price of coal to
finance any of the increases in the
wages of the miners, Fuel Admins
traitor Garfield declared today after
reading press dispatches that Cover
nor Cox, of Ohio, had proposed to
miners and operators that they COM
promise on basis of rs per cent ad-
vance in pay. Garfield indicated the
government would interpose no OBJ
lection if an increase was given with
out advancing the price of coal.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06
AMERICA HAD
NO PART IN
RELEASE Of
JENKINS
(By Associated Press.)

Washington Dec. 6.--The Ameri-
can government has not changed its
attitude on the case of Consul Jen-
kins and had no part in obtaining his
release on bail, Secretary Lansing de-
clared today in denying the vague ru-
mOrs that the State Department had
unofficially passed the word" to the
embassy in Mexico City to see that
jenkins was liberated on bond.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06
TOLEDO TROILEYS
BACK IN SERVICE

Toledo, Dec. 6 AT 1870 D. m. the
Toledo Railways and Light Company
today started the movement OF cars
back to this city from Michigan.
where they were taken a month ago
by the company after an custer ordi-
nance was approved by the vote of
the people.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06
PRESIDENT SIGNS
0FF|C|NL PAPERS
WITH PENCIL
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. president
Wilson transacted some official bust
ness today, including the signing Of
some pardon warrants, using an in
delible pencil because of thc difficulty
of using ink in a reclining position.
This Is said to be the first time in
the history of the nation an cial
document has been signed with an in
delible pencil.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06
MARRIAGE LICENSES

The following marriage licenses
have been granted during the pa st
week:
Cecil Herbert Pillians and Helen
Kathryn Cook.
Augustus Lucian Shearer and Vir-
ginia Prevatt.
Oma Lee Robinson and Vida Hicks.
Lloyd E. First and Dora e. Dicker-
son.
Clarence Prince and FredOni
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06
LAKELAND. FLA, SATURDAY, DEC. 6, 1913
RUSSIAN s0v|ETS
WANT PEACE
WITH entente
(By Associated Press.)

London. Dec. 6.--Strong resolu-
lions urging the making Of peace
with the entente were adopted by the
seventh congress Of Russian Soviets
meeting at. Moscow, which was at
tended by Premier Lenine, War Min
lister Trotzky and Tom Paine, on be-
half ef American, communists, ac-
cording to Moscow dispatch
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06
Tense Situation Relieved
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 6.-The public's
reinsurance of President Wilson S
improved health combined with feel
ing of relaxation from the tension
OF Mexican relations with the release
Of Consul Jenkins, at Puebla, brought
relief to Washington today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06
Mines May Close
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Dec. 6.-All bitumin-
Gus mines now in operation must
close fithin the week unless the rail-
road administration pays for the coal
it has confiscated or diverted, accord
ing to statement by the American
wholesale Coal Association, which
says the mines must have the money
for their payrolls.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06
PROSECUTION WESTERN OIL
PRODUCERS ORDERED TODAY
By ATTORNEY GEN. PALME|
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 8 .--Prosecution
OF western oil producers for alleged
rrofiteering was ordered today by At
torney General Palmer. On complaint
of Senator Capper, of Kansas federal
agents were instructed to proceed
against the producers who have taken
advantage of the fuel shortage in the
West to increase the price OF their
product.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06
Punishment by Death
(By Associated Press

Copenhagen, Dec. 6.-The Soviet
authorities of Russia have punished
by death the individual Immediately
responsible for the execution of for
mer Emperor Nicholas and his family.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06
VIGOROUS NOTE
To Be SENT
IMMEDIATELY
To GERMANY
By ALLIES
MINES MUST HAVE THE MONEY
FOR THEIR PAY ROLLS OR
CLOSE THEM DOWN
No. 30
(By Associated Press.)

Paris Dec. 6. Germany will be
called upon in vigorous note which
the supreme council will complete to-
day to yield Immediately to the AL
lied demand that the protocol Of the
Versailles treaty be signed, according
to the newspaper Excelsior.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06
GEN. PERSH|NG
REVIEWS 1000
SOLDIERS At
COLUMBIA, S. c.
(By Associated Press.)

Columbia, Dec. 6.-Gen. Pershing
reviewed 1000 troops at Camp Jack
son and afterward inspected the
Camp. a luncheon in his honor by
the Chamber of Commerce, a military
parade and reception at the State
Capitol occupied the afternoon
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06
One YEAR AGO
TODAY In THE WAR

Reports of serious disorders in
Berlin caused by the Bolshevki.
United States troops entered Mains,
one Of the principal German fortress
eS on the Rhine.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06

The Center College football team
closed the season with a total Of 4sE
points scored to % points for its Cd
penents.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06
Nine Teams Tied
(By Associated Press. }

New York, Dec. 6.-Nine teams
were tied for the lead in the six days
bicycle race at a. m. with 2,244
miles-eight laps which is 262 miles
behind record.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06

ton as to rural problems and condi-
lions; Legislation to improve rural
san'iiry conditions and provide hos.
pital ind medical facilities.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06

New York, Dec. 6.-The Western
Sugar Co. has declared an extra divi-
dend of ten per cent in addition to the
regular dividends OF one aud three
Quarters per cont on common and pre-
fcrred.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06

The Prince of Wales took several
boxes of American-made golf balls
with him when he sailed for home
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-06

Thompson.
Ed Lee and Irene Langfo,d.
Oscar Harrell and Lottie Mae Crit,
ifs Barlow Record.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-08-15
Looking After the Farmer

The following/fs a resolution in
produced by Hon. H. D. Flood, Aug.
End, directing the Federal Trade
Commission to inquire into the in
crease in the price Of fertilizers and
farm machinery, to ascertain the
necessity for such increase:
RESOLUTION
whereas the Increased cost of liv-
ing is due to considerable extent to
the increased cost of food products;
snd
"Whereas the increased price receiv
\ ed by the producers of these products
\ is due in large measure to the in
creased price these producers have
! to pay for fertilizers and farm ma
chinery of every kind; and
Whereas the prices of these arti-
cles have increased entirely out of
proportion to the price of farm pro-
iucts; and
Whereas this condition will rem
Her it impossible for any reduction
n prices now paid the producers of
farm products: Therefore be it
Resolved, That the Federal Trade
Commission is hereby directed to in
HquiFe into the increase in the price
of fertilizers and all classes of farm
machinery to ascertain the cause and
necessity for the increase; to ascer-
tain the manufacturers cost price
and selling price and the retailers
cost price and selling price, for the
years 1918 and 1919, and report to
the House at the earliest convenient
date the result of the investigation.
with a viw to having the House
adopt proper measures to reduce the
cost of these articles to the producers
of food supplies"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-08-15
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTER-

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERf-
OR, Aug. 7, 1919. MALE HELP
WANTED: Saint Elizabeth Hospit-
al, Washington, D. c., Government
hospital, will give employment to a
number of men of good character,
who are interested in caring for pa
tients suffering from mental and
| nervous diseases. NATURE AND
ADVANTAGES OF EMPLOYMENT:
This hospital is caring for a large
number of soldiers and sailors from
all parts of the country; consequent
| ly, wide and varied experience may
| be gained. A training school has
been established for the employees
of the Ward Service, and instruction
is free to employees. No experience
is required for entrance. SALARIES
AND PERQUISITES: All in-exper
fenced help receives $4,000 pr month
those having experience in similar in
stitutions receive $3.50 per month
additional for each period Of six
months experience they have had up
to two years, provided satisfactory
references are furnished, making the
maximum entrance salary $40 per
month. All receive board, lodging,
laundry and, in case of illness, medi-
cal attention for a reasonable length
of time. Those who show an inter-
est in their work and prove them
selves efficient are in line for promo
ton as vacancies occur, to positions
paying $107.50 per month and main
tenance, as stated above. REQUIRE
MENTS: Applicants must be in
sound physical condition, should
have reached their 18th but not
their 45th birthday, and be citizens
of the United States. Application
form 1859 may be obtained from and
filed with either The Superintendent,
St. Elizabeths Hospital, or The Sec
rotary, Fourth CIVIL Service District,
both at Washington, D. C. r.
S. G.. HOPKINS,
Assistant Secretary
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-08-15

By the death of Andrew Carnegie
we are reminded of seeing man!
years ago statement to the effect
that Emperor William, now deposed
and despised, had presented Carnegie
with diplodocus. Now, that he is
gone, we wonder what disposition he
made of the "critter," or whittier he,
she or it still holds together.
We also recall the fact that when
we read of the royal presentation,
we had no idea as to what diplodo-
Gus was, and our youthful research
led us to the query column of city
newspaper. The answer received
was perfectly plain and simple, and
we give it for the benefit of any who
may be as curious as we were. Here
it is: A saurian-footed, herbivorous
diResaur found in the American Ju-
rassic deposits. ..-..
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1919-08-15
Federal AGENTS Make Haul

Danville, Va, Aug. ia posse of
Federal revenue agents arrived here
Friday with a large bag of prisoners,
i've men charged with violating the
Government liquor laws being put in
jail. The officers announced that
they had broken up two large stills
near Glover, seized two automobiles,
a horse and wagon, and captured the
ringleader of a group of illicit dis
tillerS who, the agents say, has elud-
ed capt ure for 20 years.
This man is David Talley, of South
Boston, known among the raiders as
1.-The Kaiser" As years of age and the
owner of a handsome home at the
Halifax county town. Months ago,
the officers said. Talley had sent
them word that they would never
capture him alive, and also that if
he were arrested there would be a
riot in South Boston. After discov-
ering 81 gallons of liquor in the
mans attic they waited for him.
When he drove up, seeing himself
surrounded by agents, he threw his
pistol away and surrendered meekly
enough. There was no sign of a riot
in the town when it became known
that Dave" had been caught with
the goods. Talley was given pre-
liminary hearing yesterday and
bound over to the Federal grand jury
in the sum of $500. The other
prisoners are Charles Dance, E. S.
Russell, w. R. New and Elgie Clark.