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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-05-31
81 oRT TERM BONDS.

The government has decided uDoH
short tern bonds, to be redeemed i.
from one o five years, for the Victory
Loan. instead of bonds maturing IA
fifteen to wenty years.
Secreta,y OF the Treasury Carter
Glass fee convinced that these -,
curities vii command, a higher market
price Il an lose covering longer ~.
Rod
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Do YOU ca, enougn Of shssr

The Rrea, benefit in health aud
strength that always is enjoyed by
regular caters Of good oatmeal 10
known tho world over. Every year
there are more and more eaters OF
Ouaker-Scotch Oats. which is recog-'
uized in this country and in Europe
% the one perfect oatmeal. Ouakzr'
Scotch Oats packed in Tins keep4
f,esh and sweet In any cli,nsts ~
any length 4 tina
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Partial Contents
Queries AMI Answers
Shall and Will: Should and Would
How to use them a
Recommendations Century Dict
,Ouarvl
orrect English in t.e II me.
rrecl EngIisl n the School
What to say and wha, not to say
.ourse in Grammet
ourse III letter writin, and Pnuc.
tuatiOn
ss,iess English for lhe business
Compound Words: How to write
Them
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Agents Wanted
s.. 30 year. Send 10 cents 70,
y pie copy
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NOTICE

Public notice is hereby gi~en
that ,respassing, hunting hsh'ns'
,rapping and moss picking is strict
~ nrohibited ot Ellington. Fred
lander and Lone Star Plantations
under tenalty Of the law
The l.. a. Blcuin Co. Ltd.
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NOTICE

Public notice is hereby given
that hunting. ,respassing an" moss
picking is psoh'bited on the 'o'-
lowing property
The property oil Lon's'a"" De''"
Lands Company or on p'ope''y :"
w D Moore
Louisiara Delta Lands 20
W, d. Moore
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WATCH OUT FOR
STOCK pEopLERs

READERS:-Get the names
and addresses Of all persons
ana companies Offering you 1
. speculative or doubtful stocks
and securities. particularly II
they are offered In exchange for
your Liberty Bonds or War Saw 4
inss stamps. Mail them. with \
copies Of their circulars, to
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
Washington, d. c.
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NOTICE

Hunting. trapping and trespass
ug are hereby prohibited on the
property of Estate Mrs. A. Gassen
Layou> Gassen,
Agent
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NOTICE

Notice is hereby given tina. the
Finance Committee of Police Jury
of ,he.Parish OF St. Charles will
meet on every Saturday previous
the regular meeting TO approve
bills and any bills received latter
than that day will be LAID over to
the next regular meeting
r Schexnaydre,
Secretary.
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NOTICE

Notice is hereby given III
limiting and T'-spassing is posi-
= o'hP'ieh nn1er penalty o
."e Id" on the properties OF Mr.
Mr'. JOS Lafa,lle.
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EOE REV7OR SAN
". o. w.

Anna Camp No. 4o.. meets
every 4th Sunday of each
aon.a at Ip. M. al ANA, La.
T. B. Sellers, Clerk.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-05-31

Farm enterprise ana much soft corn
Increased pork supplies, food conser-
walton increased exports-total clip
ments doubled
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PEOPLE MUST TAKE
VICTORY LOAN OR
INjURE BUSINESS
n Banks Were Forced To Garry Whole
Loan, They Would Have Ne
Money 70 Lend 10 Public

That tho Victory Loan, like It's four
predecessors. must be peoples loan
IL especially stressed By Carter Glass.
secretary OF the treasury. in state
ment to the public. 1t 10 not to be a
"bankers' Loan" The nations bust.
ness situation depends upon as wide
a distribution ~ possible Of the VIC
tory bonds. -.
The banks. II 10 pointed cut, must be
left free to advance money for business
purposes: to the merchants and manu-
factursrs and the farmers. II all the
beAks' money - tied up IN loans to
the government. It stands to reason
that there will b none lett to lend
On crops II would mean tight money.'
which means high interest rates and
refusals to extend notes and general
hardship upon the men who depend
upon the banks to assist them in car
rying on business and agriculture.
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FAITH JUSTIFIED
az EVENTS.

= I do not believe that drastic
. force need be applied to main
. tain economic distribution and
. sane use OF supplies by the
Z great majority Of American peo-
q Die. and I have learned a deep
q and abiding faith in the inteui-
. gence Of the average American
= business map, whose aid we an
:. ticipate and depend on to RENE
q DIV the evils developed by the
= war.-Herbert Hoover, August
. 10. 1917.
. 4 4 4 4 4 = 4 q q q d q &
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A7OT/LE

Irrspassing. hunting and tran
ping are hereby prohibited on =,
properties "wred and tented by
VIM. Lusssn
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1vO1'/CE

Irespass'ng, hInting aud wood
cutting on my premises is str
prohibited Any violations VIII be
punished ACCORDING to law
Mrs w. X. Iinney
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CORRECT ENGLISH
HOW TO USE 1T"
A monthly magazine devoted to
the use Of english
osephine Truck BAKER Editor
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NOTICE

Public Notice rs hereby given
that hunting. lrespasslng and moss
picking IS prohibited on the follow
ing property
The property Of Nick Laque
better known as Fred Ludinpier
on Magnolia Ridge
W. l.. Laque
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NOTICE

NOTICE
Am appointed deputy ~ sr-
- Wooinea Cirtls
r z Sells,s
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15
NATAL HAY FARMS

One Of the safest and most profit
able investments in Florida is a Natal
Hay farm. Natal Hay Is the ideal
hay for Florida conditions; 1t is q
staple crop, not subject to insects and
diseases and in great demand. Natal
Hay contains rs per cent more pro-
tein than timothy hay. 1t can stand
drought and quite sewers frost and
re-seeding itself will come right up
in the spring and produce from one,
two and three cuttings per year. All
farms are operated as ono on large
scale under cooperative manage
ment. Your income from Natal
Hay farm IL Immediate. The Asso-
citation does all the work for you.
We have q market for all the hay we
can produce at high price. Hay is
the second most staple farm product
grown in the United States. o My a
few 40-acre farms left at the $4,000
price. Buy yours now. Call or write
for illustrated descriptive booklet.
3. ]. KAUFMAN, Resident Manager,
FLORIDA NATAL HAY ASSOCIA
TON. Phone 42S. Evening Telegram
Bldg, Lakeland, Fla. 1857
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15

m THE CIRCUIT COURT. POLK Cgv sam
FLORIDA in CHANCERv.--LIsle w. 0mIs"
vs. Edwin Sandys Dawes, GeoEgs AusIs, n
THOMSON and Anthony Norris lfusWs' y :"
BILL TO QUIET TITLE. -, o,-
In the above stated cause II Is merely 49,,
dered that all persons claiming any H'e'V =.
in the premises hereinafter oescriDeIi ,..s
bsirs-at-law, grantees. devisees, c.su.sGss
legal representatives or oInoi W.. a.
through and under the following nancy uo
ceased persons, towit: Edwin Sanoys DIVES Mss
Gsorcs Augustus Thomson and Antnohy ~,
r,s trustees OF the Florida Land Colonl.
asfion Company, Limited, and all ana eVe. y
nsrson wbomsoever claiming any lnIeIss' -
tha said premises In the county OF rum anu
State Of Florida, to-wit: :, ,,,,bsss,
Southwest quarter (SWA) OF norne s.,'
quarter (NEk) Of section four ", o"n saap
twenty-eiCht (2S) South, range tWenty-seSen
Re and appear to compliments Dill Oh com.
n,sint herein filed at the office OF tine cier'
~ tbe circuit court at Barlow, Florlda' ol
the rule day in October, 1919, the same ~
inc the 9Th day Of said month, and tnat tnu
order be published once eacn week tor VIZ ~,
consecutive weeks prior to SAID date Al y. ",
Lakeland Evening Telegram, neMspsS,e
published and Of general circuiauon m '"''
county. :, ..,S .our
witness my hand and seal Of sa,d e c9a
at Barlow. Florida, this 5th DAY OF Su,s, i'i'
clerks SeaD J: a. JUhS S,o,a.
Clerk Circuit Court, Polk County, Florida
R. B. HUFFAKER, 400
Solicitor for Complainant.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15

IN THE COUNTY COURT, IN AND FOR POLK
COUNTY, FLORlDA.-Mary E. kimnrousn,
and j. w. Kimbrough, VS. Tho Lakeland Gfa'n
and Fruit Company, a Corporation.
NOTICE
Hinder ana py virtue OF an execution issued
out of and under the seal Of the County court
Of Polk County, State Of Florida, under the
date of September 30th, A. D. 1918, wherein
Mary E. Kimbrough and ], W, Kimorougn,
are plaintiffs and the Lakeland Grain q frut
Company, a corporation, Is defendant. ! NAYS
levied upon, and will offer for sale, and sen 70
the highest and best bidder for cash. al tle
front door Of the court house at Barlow, Polk
County. Florida, on the first Monday In SEP.
TENDER, A. D. l919,' the same being the INST
day Of said month, and legal sales day, anu
between the hours Of eleven a, m and TWO D.
M Of the said day, the following described
personal property, as the property OF the de-
PENDANT, the Lakeland Grain and Fruit Com
pany, Corporation, to satisfy said execution
and costs to-wit:
One III complete ]. P. Campbell fruit wash
or and drier.
One ~ ]. P. Campbell gasoline engine.
One ~ orange sizer
And all tools, fixtures and other persona.
property belonging to and used In the opera
ton Of the said fruit washer, orange sizer,
and gasoline engine.
One ~ orange box crate frame
Fig ht(Sl ice hooks.
One (D iron safe.
One ~ Pittsburg typewriter
One ~ small desk.
Three (3) pairs Of scales
A stock Of groceries.
Three (3) push trucks.
One ~ block and tackle, with wire rope,
and about one hundred (l0O) orange field
boxes,
All Of which property is now located In
what has been known as the Mayes building.
on West Main street, In Lakeland, Polk
County, Florida.
JOHN LOGAN,
s44l Sheriff Polk County. Florida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT. POLK COUNTY.
FLORIDA. IN cHANcERY.-Llsls VI. Smith
W. Edwin Sandys Dawes, George Auoustus
Thomson and Anthony Norris, Trustees, Of
aI-Blll TO QUIET TITLE.
In the above stated cause It is hereby or
dered that the defendants Edwin Sandys
Dawes. George Augustus Thomson and An
thony Norris, trustees Of the Florida Land &
Colonization Company. Limited, a corporation.
and The Florida Land & Colonization Com.
pany, Limited, a corporation, do be and an
pear to compliments bill Of complaint at the
once Of the clerk of said court at Barlow,
Florida, on Monday, the LIST day Of Septem.
Der, 1919. the same being the first Mondayoi
said month. and that this order be published
In the Lakeland Evening Telegram, news
paper published and Of general circulation
In said county once each week for eight con-
secutlve weeks prior to the LIST day Of Sep
TENDER, 1919.
Witness my mana ana the seal Of said court
at Bartsw, this 9Th day Of July, 1919.
CLERKS SeaD.
j. A. JOHNSON,
Clerk Circuit Court Polk County, Florida.
X. B. HUFFAKER,
Solicitor for Complainant 9227
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15
NOTICE OF MASTERS SALE

Notice is hereby given that under and BY
virtue Of the terms and conditions Of decree
made by the Honorable John s. Edwards Judge
OF the Circuit Court Of the Tenth Judicial
Circuit Of the State Of Florida, In and for
Polk county, In Chancery. In certain cause
pending In said court wherein c. T. Fuller
is complainant and R. W. Ellis and Annie
B, Ellis, his wife, and T. L. Waring and
Kansas F, Waring, his wife, are defendants
the undersigned by said decree Is appointed
special master in chancery to sell, and will
on Monday, the first day Of September, A. D
1919, between the hours Of eleven o'clock a. nj.
and two o'clock p. m, offer for sale and sell
at public auction, at the South door Of the
courthouse in Barlow, Polk county, Florida.
to the highest and best bidder for cash, the
following described premises situated in Polk
county Florida:
Beginning at the southeast corner Of the
southeast quarter Of the northeast quarter Of
tn Northeast ua:ter q section fDnrte-, =,
township twenty-nine, range twenty thrss.
and run north 1875 feet west $50 feet south
l95 feet east $50 feet to beginning, contain
Ing two acres more or less, with all build
tngs and improvements thereon.
The said property to be sold to satisfy the
amount OF said decree and costs.
Dated this the 3lst day Of July. A. D
1919.
A. R. CARVER,
$500 Special Master In Chancery.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15
\ FEW THINGS THAT
LAKELAND HAS

1t has miles of brick and bith ulithic
paved streets Of the highest type of
construction.
II Las splendid telephone system.
with about 1900 subscribers
II has six beautiful fresh water
axes lying either wholly within the
city "rc,te - to-1ss.n- .Iass,>
1t has a newly completed govern.
ment building, costing $4,000.
1t has two strong banking lnstitu-
tlons. with ample capital and large
resources.
1t has an Auditorium capable Of
seating 1900 people,
II has splendid graded school
system, employing competent teach.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15

ers, and occupying two large, mod
ern and well-ventilated brick build.
ings.
It has church organizations for al.
most every denomination or sect.
It has a Rotary Club which Ii &C.
tive in all public movements and
good works.
It has an Elks' Club building, re-
Gently completed, at a cost of about
$4,000.
1t has up-to-date stores and bus.
ness houses, representing every line.
It has a population Of about 10000.
The census of 1915 gave 1t 7,214,
making 1t rank at that time the nth
city in the State.
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 an altitude Of 227 feet above
sea level, is wonderfully healthful
and free from malaria.
It was incorporated in 1884, and is
therefore, comparatively new town.
It has the best and purest water
n the State, and there Is no better
.nywhere. The supply is from arte-
ian wells Of great depth and volume.
1t is on the main line Of the Allan.
tic Coast Line Railroad, 200 miles
outh Slightly south-westl of Jack.
onville, and 80 miles east 4 Tampa.
1t has between 30 and 40 passen.
ger trains day.
1t has q pretty park In the center
II the town around which the bus.
mess section centers.
It hes prric,oa!-ownec .,gtt and
water plants. which give splendid
ervice at very reasonable rates.
1t is in the nealt OF the orange
md grapefruit section. and 1t is the
shipping point Of many thousands .of
boxes Of citrus fruit every year.
i 1t has a large factory devoted TO
the manufacture and bottling IT
grapefruit Juice and other citrus
products.
1t has an iron working plant, EN-.
ploying about so workmen, and at
resent engaged with government
1t has railroad shops which dis
tribute a very large payroll. and It
the terminus of seven railroad di.
isions, making 1t the home of many
abroad operatives.
1t has a modified commision form
" government, and its municipal af.
fairs are satisfactorily managed.
1t has an excellent fire department,
with modern apparatus and equip
ment.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15
WILLIAMS BARGAIN COUNTER

GROOM HOUSE; large lot; some
young fruit trees, good garage, on
prominent street. Close in. S2,75O.
NICE HOME Of 6 rooms, modern
conveniences, large sleeping porch.
Lot 50x135, with bearing orange and
lemon trees. Corner lot in Dixie
land. A bargain for $4,000.
LOT 2o0x13s with good four-room
house, close in. House could not
be built for money asked for prop
erty. Price for quick sale, only
$1,400 with terms.
ONE of the best 1914 FORDS in the
country, especially fine engine and
in good fix, $500.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15
CLASSIFIED ADVERTZSLNG

AUTOMOBILE PROTECTION - Fire
and Theft and Collision Insurance
by the Florida State Automobile
Association Is the safest and cheap
est in the world. Write for infor-
nation to headquarters, Orlando.
Agents wanted In every town in
Florida. s372
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15
ORANGE GROVES AT HAINES CITY

I have number Of bargains in
groves, all on good soil, good stock,
good trees, on or near the hard road.
Ten acres 5-year-old trees 1880
Ten acres, 4-year-old trees,
bordering on lake and hard
TOdu ........ ......'... pf,OVV
Two groves, 9-year-old trees $4,000
Twenty acres, old Seeding
grove ...... .$lo, oVU
Sixty acres old grove $500. .$105,000
THESE GROVES HEAVILY LADEN
WITH FRUIT
The average price paid by the
Haines City Exchange for last season
was SO. 80 per box net to grower, in
Guiding grapefruit and oranges.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15

y o o d % y " q II a u n u q n
ACRES within six blocks Of the de-
pot in Lakeland. Fla, ready for
subdivision into "a lots. or to be
set in oranges. A money maker for
a buyer for $4,000. Half cash, bal
ance one year 8 per cent.
o. G. LANPHEAR, Lakeland, Fla.
ssss
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15
AN OLD STORY

This scenario" said the eager au-
thor, sis about girl who waited for
months for a letter of forgiveness
from her lover and then married an
other man who"
wait minute" exclaimed the
movie manager.
What's tho matter? Too old"
mo. Too modern. We're not going
to roast the government. The post
office has had criticism enough"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15
FOR SALE

Groom bungalow; 8 lots. Price.
$4,000. Groom cottage close in; 49,
big bearing fruit trees. Price $4,000.
Groom house, good neighborhood,
price $1,100. 1O-room modern house
close in. Price $4,000. Terms.
If you are looking for house we
have 'em at all prices.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15

FOR SALE-Eleven drooping-com
white leghorn hens and one roos.
ter, about year old. Address Box
81, Lakeland. 949S
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15

We have for sale some Of the most
desirable truck and farm lands In
Florida. This property is in IL mile
city limits and can be had at the
right price and terms. Let US show
you some fine 10 and 20-acre tracts.
For particulars see g. G. Rogan,
Rooms and Q, Deem and Bryant
Building, Phone IA.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15
Your Batterys
Different

There 10 one pat ofxs1 80
enr that 70 different hSA q -
sest-your battssy.
For storage bGttesiQ -
shemical-not mechanioal
The time to begin takiAg -
Of that battery 70 ths hrse ~
that you GET your new q,
uyou do this, your battery 40
cot only last ionges, but Z vi
Give you better service - lnn9
d Il 70 In use.
% when you buy ysw ~ @ tA
Yefy 6rst thing 10 % b - enFn1 b -
tbr full Instructors. We win eaGtstaf
pour battery, and at The Sane tane ~
be glad to give you copy q the boob
tst, "Wulard Service and Yea
PINCH COMPANY Of Lakeland who
ire distributors Of Willard Batteries
for South Florida. carry a complete
stock Of new batteries for all cars.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15

A thrifty man is safe from worry.
buy wisely, save intelligently, and in
vest in Thrift and War Savings
Stamps,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15

Rain won't make crops grow un
less seed is in the ground. interest
can't make War Savings Stamps grow
unless your money is in them. Pu:
your money in War Savings Stamps.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15

LOST-Watch engraved wesley,
from Father" 1902. Please return
to Telegram Office. 5000
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15

WANTED-Man and wife to take
care of small farm near Lakeland
on paved road, and board owner.
Address "A. L." care Telegram.
9499
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15

NOTICE
Any one in need of an auctioneeI
may secure my services.
R. o. PARK,
Phone 34S Black. GATE
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15

FOR SALE-Four dairy cows, paying
we'll. Must sell on account of sick
ness in family. j. o. Stroud. 9479
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15

G. j. WILLIAMS
Telegram Office, or Phone 3S7.Black
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15

WANTED-To borrow $4,000 to $4,000
on gilt-edge security at once. Ad-
dress P. o. Box 1928, City. $500
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15

W. r. BROOKS, Real Estate Agt.,
Haines City, Fla. 9490
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15

STRAY PIG-Owner can get same BY
paying for ad and feed. Address
Strayed. care Telegram. s474
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15

FOR SALE OR RENT-Bungalows
in different parts of the city, fur
nished or unfinished, by owner.
Phone 274-Red. GAIT
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15

WANTED-T0 RENT or 5 room
bungalow with bath, close in. Write
P. o. Box 1855. s473
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15

WANTED-Furnished house; garage;
close in; beginning Oct. 1st. Call
DR.. W. A. Stanley. Phone 20.
9471
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-08-15

WANTED-By Sept. LIST, four or Ave
room unfurnished house, or anfur-
nished lower floor. Will exchange
references. Phone 395-Green.
sI7o
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1919-01-30
How 1t Happened.

Pardon me-, said the army cook.
for military chefs are prone to address
their underlingS courteously, but L
pTfthee tell me where you learned TO
peel potatoes so artistically? I OBJ
serve that you do not cut off the
cutfcle in great hunks, as, alas too
many do. but loosen bit of the skin
of the tuber and then deity strip It
all off. You must have had much ex-
per1ence in skinning e'er entering upon
a soldiers life?''
Il did, thank you. SIR replied the
accomplished member of the kitchen
police. Before 1 decided to make the
world safe for democracy I was a
country banker.'-KansaS City Star