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The evening leader., 1919-01-02
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The evening leader., 1919-01-02

'The Lord will provide" but the
package house is closed. A camel may
pass through the eye of needle, if
the needle is large enough. A rich
man may enter heaven, but he stands
a poor chance according to the Good
Book; but if we had the money pos
sessed by a few of our winter resi-
dents we believe we could make some
thing almost heavenly right here in
Tarpon Springs-don't worry, fellows,
we haven't the money, though we
don't owe anybody anything, and that
reminds US that we are not worrying
about what you may owe the other
fellow but we sure do want you to
pay what you owe us-we are sending
out notices to delinquent subscribers
today and our bill collector will call
on you if you don't want to write a
check.
The evening leader., 1919-01-02
WHAT HAPPENED NEW YEARS
EVE.

Well, there were several happenings
worth mentioning. 1t would be a diff
ficult matter to get over the line with
out seeing thing or two. A. Leousis
started the bali rolling by selling
booze to the hungry, we mean thirsty
crowd. 1t was the last chance, both
for the seller and the buyer. And
there was some selling and, of course,
some buying, too. How could one sell
unless some one bought. How could
one buy unless some one sold. The
sale was not a bargain sale, for the
demand fixed the price.
Results began to become manifest
soon. During the early hours of the
last hours of the old year, several
things happened to remind one that
there had been something doing with
the spirits. Cries, long and loud came
from the bastile. We thought we rec
0gnized the voice. 1t was something of
"a falsetto and we could not be sure.
But we did not believe in taking a
chance of friend being in need of
help and not be on hand to lend as
sistance. At times it sounded as
though some one was being put to the
torture-a la Hun. At other times it
appeared only as though it were re-
morse of body and soul. So we in
vestigated. We crept close to the out
er line of trenches, peered cautiously
over the battlements, and when there
came pause in the distressing cry,
We called: "Oh, John" There was a
moments silence. Again we called
ooh, John" The answer came back:
"Wha' yo' wants, white folks? If yo'
wants talk wild HE come round other
side" We didn't go round to the 9th
er side. We merely passed on the
other side" AS we passed by we
thought-Good boy, Rube, take care
of the poor.
SVille VI lne LolhS were IN chufch-
a good place to be. Some were over
at Oldsmar. A pretty good place, too,
A crowd Of fellows took great pleas
ure in riding up and down the avenue
in a ffivver, making merry and burn
ing gas. They must have been to
Leousis's and got some ole" too.
The evening leader., 1919-01-02

Cappy Gregg improves with age
he's IS years old and 100 proof; has
an automobile which keeps him young
as it keeps him busy. Calling on some
friends recently Cappy was induced to
tackle striped stick of candy and
succeeded in breaking out one of his
store teeth. Undismayed, Cappy re-
marked: Gust got the auto out OF
the repair shop; have to go there my
self now" Cappy is a joy and we wish
there were more like him on our list
of friends. Cappy has a wife, too
but we are not going to tell the public
how much we think of another mans
wife.
The evening leader., 1919-01-02
WATCH FOR LOANS TO HUNS
American Defense Society to Make
Public Names of Banks Which
May Aid Teutons.

New York.-A resolution passed by
the national boycott committee of the
American Defense society makes in
discriminate lending by American
banks to Germany a more or less
hazardous business from a financial
point of view. 1t is contended by the
society that American depositors have
right to be notified in advance of
any intention on the part of the banks
to lend their money to build up Ger
man countries, and it holds itself
ready to inform the depositors if
their money is, so used without their
consent.
"The principle involved is quite
clear" said Richard M. Hurd, chair
man of the national boycott commit
tee. 'It is analogous to the bill Just
introduced by Senator Lodge, provid-
ing that the public should be informed
of all stores dealing in German goods
by having a conspicuous sign placed
over their doors, Dealer in German
Goods
Americans have not forgotten the
infamous atrocities of the Germans
and, what is more, their entirely un-
moral and ruthless aim for world do
minion, which Germany's enforced
surrender has in nowise altered.
Every aid given by the allied coun-
tries toward building up Germany
brings nearer the day of Germany's
next war upon the world"
The evening leader., 1919-01-02

]. c. Beekman withdrew from The
Leader Real Estate company last
week. We We're in hopes he would
stick out the winter as we believe
there will be much changing of hands
in the real estate business this Win
ter. We wish him much success if he
afiliates with a new firm in this busi-
ness-can't be too many in the game
sales Of real estate are what counts.
The evening leader., 1919-01-02

One of our old residents met US on
the street yesterday and said he want
ed to write us about the people in his
block, though he remarked they were
entirely different from those in >"Oul
Block" We are waiting for him to
send in the letter. How about those
in your block? Human interest sto-
ries are always interesting. Let us
hear from you.
The evening leader., 1919-01-02
TeE WATERFRONT QUESTION.

J. c. Beekman submitted a long let
ter to TIE Evening Leader Tuesday
replying 4o letter appearing the day
before bI H. L. Whitney regarding
the waterfront of Tarpon Springs.
I'VE informed Mr.. Beeknan that we
Rlld be glad to publish his letter, as
kFill also be glad to publish letters
her citizens pertaining to public
rs. The length of the letter
lied it appearing in Tuesdays
-, yet the letter was put in type
ly to print in the next issue. How
F,$ass Mr. Beekman had the letter
printed in the News of Tuesday we see
no reason for reproducing it in our
columns though the letter supported
the contention of Mr.J Whitney's letter
and plainly stated that the waterfront
of the city was in an unsettled condi-
ton. However, Mr.. Beekman's avow-
ed lntentloR, expressed verbally, was
- by any fears of waterfront hold
regarding the probable loss of
1r holdings, while the facts are
#plain to those who know, or feel inter
sested enough in this matter to ascer-
tain them, that those who have for
many years believed they owned
water fronts in our city are having
titles contested in the courts and
should the city council secure a deci-
sion favorable to their contentious
these people will be subjected to eject
ment proceedings. The present coun-
Gil may have promised these property
holders that they will never claim
tie, for the city, to their land, that the
only land they really are trying to
claim for the city is that where is To-
Gated the Anclote Shipbuilding yards,
but what the next, or some future
council may do in this respect is an
unknown quantity. .
Mr.. Whitney gave in his letter the
opinion of an eminent attorney. We
believe this opinion is more reliable
than is the personal opinion of Mr..
Beekman. However, the opinion of
the city councils attorneys on this
subject would be read with interest by
our citizens, for they are recognized
as the ablest in this particular class
\ of legal procedure.
The evening leader., 1919-01-02

A company is being organized at
Tarpon Springs to pack various sea
foods, such as oysters, clans, turtles,
fish, crabs. They'll can what they can
and what they can't they'll make into
fertilizer.-Ciearwater Sun.
The evening leader., 1919-01-02

Didn't you get the title to your
waterfront from the Lake Butler Villa
company? The city council are at
tempting to prove that the titles to.
waterfronts in our city are not valid
and using your tax money. to pay
the lawyers to prove this.
The evening leader., 1919-01-02

Our eggless hens played us a scurvy
trick-laid three eggs one day and on
ly one in the next five days-and we
are feeding them the finest wheat and
scratch feed obtainable. If they were
not so tough we'd eat 'em.
The evening leader., 1919-01-02

"Autopatriotism" is not found in
the dictionary. 1t belongs to a fellow
in the suburbs who is living in tent
while building a garage for his auto.
The evening leader., 1919-01-02

Editor Lucas, who ate too much
turkey for Christmas, speaks of
"Goblenz" in his telegraphic news
from the Army of Occupation. He
dreams gobblers, it is said.-Clearwa-
ter Sun.
The evening leader., 1919-01-02

Those disappointed politicians who
have not paid The Leader for printing
their announcements as candidates
cannot make us angry by doing so at
an early date. Start the New Year
with clean slate and maybe next
time you will be elected. Amen.
The evening leader., 1919-01-02

Fellow told us he delivered over
$500 worth Of liquid refreshments to
different localities in our city on the
last day of the old year-offered to
deliver some for us, but we told him
if we drank enough we would have no
trouble delivering it ourselves.
The evening leader., 1919-01-02

Met red-headed man yesterday
who had died his mustache black and
it had faded to q yellow. He wore a
green tie over a pink shirt and had
on fancy vest. He must have be-
longed to the rainbow division.
The evening leader., 1919-01-02

The Tampa Tribune reproduced our
recipe for making griddle cakes from
grapefruit and commented upon the
great Importance of the discovery of
a substitute for milk and eggs in the
juice of this fruit.
The evening leader., 1919-01-02

How many people own and operate
automobiles while they owe numerous
small bills to the people they meet ev-
cry day on the street?
The evening leader., 1919-01-02

Powell's Punk Paragraphs says a
woman talks least in February be-
cause it is the shortest month. God
bless 'em, Powell, let 'em talk all they
like while you saw wood-that's our
motto.
The evening leader., 1919-01-02

Powell's Punk Paragraphs says:
"When a mans temper gets the best
of him it reveals the worst of him. "
And the ass brays.
The evening leader., 1919-01-02

The Tarpon 1nn( gsents an invit
ing appearance. To, SITS are register
ing there every day.
The evening leader., 1919-01-02

A liberal use of powder and paint
makes many woman look like a
saint-what she amt.
The evening leader., 1919-01-02

The Tarpon Springs Golf and Coun-
try club had grand opening yester-
day-were you there?
The evening leader., 1919-01-02

Are you getting up by the clock
since it was moved forward one hour?
The evening leader., 1919-01-02

Haye you broken your New Years
resolution yet?
The evening leader., 1919-01-02

Mention The Leader when calling
on or writing an advertiser.
The evening leader., 1919-01-02

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on or writing an advertiser.
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Read today's classified advertising
The evening leader., 1919-01-02

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The evening leader., 1919-01-02

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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-12-31
ARMY WILL SELL
TWO MILLION SHOES
Prices To Range From $3.50
To 1925 a Pair, According
To the War Depart
ment

Nearly two million pairs ~ new
army shoes are 20 ho sold through tho
army quartermaster retail stores. ao-
c0rding 20 an announcement from the
war department
One million pairs of the shoes are
10 be 3ent 10 HE j. retail stores and
900. 600 mere pairs are 20 be sent out
TO repienish the stock az the demand
Ia made Tor them Announcement Of
Tie date OF the beginning OF the sale
o. shoes win be made by each of the
stores, the announcement states
The surplus stock includes three
classes OF shoes. all made on the
Mlnson last The chocolate colored
marching shoes win be sold for SSl9a
pair These are the army dress
shoes The two clasees OF phob :
nails, ais the soldiers call them, viii
be sold for $3.50 pair.
The announced sale Is the result
OF the adoslion by tho army or a
shoe that will be used for combined
field. marching and dress purposes.
All sizes from 10 l5 will be in
cluded In the TOT OF shoes thrown on
the market The government an
nouneemerl states that all the shoes
are made of tho best leather obtain
able. tanned according TO government
specifications and that every pair OF
shoes has been thoroughly inspected.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-12-31
NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS
What Some Local Citisens Resolve Ia
Do Win Coming OF
New Year

Major Mckinley or all my bad
habits.
Fred Lintz have nothing TO
swear OF, but | am going to use ths
Golden Rule more than ever.
Ned psdiga I'm off home runs.
Cleo Pollard I'm prepared TO swear
or ON baying any more take OH
stock.
fhas. White Resolved, that | will
bet on no more elections
Postmaster Oismith Resolved. that
every Kick made shalt be thoroughly
Investigated
T., n. Bnck Resolved. that I'm
work harder than ever.
Prof Peak That Guthrie schools
VIII move sixteen points IN 1920.
Rotary Club Members: That we
shall all be- nunctual al luncheon here
after
Lion Club Members. That we will
co operate with everybody and every
thing that benefits the city.
Chamber OF Commerce. For big.
ser and better Guthrie.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-12-31
NEW AUTO LAW PUTS MORE
BURDENS ON GARAGE MEN
Sheriff Must Enforce Law; Fine
and Imprisonment for Viola
tion; New Law Is Long,
Covers Many Things

.rha new automobile law goes into
effect Janasvy LIST and all garage men
should read ti.a law carefully. else
there will be arrests made" said
Sheriff Robertson today
II can not reach all with the in
formation. and as do not want any
body TO get into trouble. wish the
boys would read up on the statute, "
he added
The new law. or rather that section
that applies 10 the garage owners. Is
as follows:
"AlI mechanics and wcrkmen re-
pairing motor vehicles are hereby re-
quired to preserve all original num-
bers Of engines and car and such
original numbers shall follow such
motor vehicles al all times. Any per-
son failing or refusing TO so preserve
such original numbers snail be guilty
OF misdemeanor. punishable by a
fine OF not less than 800"
The law covering motor vehicles
covers several pages of the 1919 ses-
sion laws and has many new features
and angles that motor users and re-
pair men should know.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-12-31
BURTON 0n0s. SUCCEED
RUCkER-BUaT0N FIRM
New Year TO Open With Moment.
Gus Change In Local Dry
Goods Emporium. G X
Burton Introduced

Tho Rueker. .imFtaa lFx sluail
company has b~m rrarrMswpA ana
with the New Year will be known !.
riiuflau Bros
y, u, Barren. hate ~ nklassaFua rlN
and brother of Eibvrt iiurson. man
aser of the Racksr ilurou becomes
associated With The aFy gulssa tlsm
On Oklahoma avenue. The two hrnth
ers Will Klya their active and uaai
slded attention 10 the bnslneAn. u1.
flclsl announcement of the genrganl
sa,lon and change u nama 4 siysn
10 The Leader today In Atuse AN
nounsemans.
v w nurson zald. awe have ar.
ranged our plana fos Increased hapi
neas Turing she eumlnM year. fhe
store has enioyed tinr business aaa
With nay hnaihsf. Z. n. n lhs hat
meas with me W. viii MAKE kseatsf
strides.
G " Barton IA aa experienced ana
progressive dry goods saleaS~aa az
wen as genial and affahle man Hs
with hts family viii provo llsuac.
acquisition 20 the city.
Under the management ~ 4 Il
hnrion. the Rnckef Iiurian stofv
m'lld"d strong. and now az "nuytun
''smhers, u enters Tho new year
with every auguafy pt continued sue
cess.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-12-31
THREE NEAR DEATH WHEN
CARS COLLIDE HEAO-ON
Ed = Lowther's Ford Reduced TO
Junk When Biz REQ Gar Hits
II Amidship; Marrow
Escape

Ed Lowiher and daughter. Mlaa
Maxine. came yer, near death or
serious injury early this morning
Mr. Lowther had taken hla Younger
daughter. Madeleine to higl school ana
was returning 70 town, driving a pora
car. Az the corner ~ rollugn. whlte
driving dbwn Vine biz REQ car
driven BY Rev Iiinsbaueh. hIl hts ene.
liaad.on. The impacs shattered tha
Windshield OF the Ford ana complete.
" wrecked v. The itco waa also bad
ly damaged
Rev illneAlrxh waa on the wrNan
aide OF tho street aud edmlta hH
fault
Fortunately no one was MerIoualv
hurt although Mr. Lowther Sustained
a very painful sprain 10 his right arm
TIN eatinind with getting out alive
My first thoughts we're for my ,iAugh.
tor, when ! found nhe was nnlnIutel
! WAS greatly relieved
When ! saw the hIg car was going
20 hit uA | put on the hfaaes ana
skidded for ten yards. but Il was of
no avail. We we're hit amldshspa ana
our bark went down" said i.0wther M
telling OF the wreck.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-12-31

"A considerable pefs0d win eIapss
before coal production approximates
the pre-strike level. and although "a
fuel famine Is now no longer to be
feared. careful distribution and use
Of available supplies win be necessary
for some time. The crude petroleum
output for October was 33<sle000
barrels. decrease Of css 900 barrels
as compared with September. Wool
consumption for October was e3.00o.-
Oco pounds, grease equIvaIen4 tho
highest for any month since May.
1918. gain Of s.OoO.ooO pounds over
September. More wool machinery
wss reported active on November /
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-12-31
! Market Conditions As Year Sinks To Death

MOI until Americans as individuals
cut down the present extravagant
rate Of consumption and unite 10 In
crease production viii the existing
unstable market conditions be rem
edied. the National Bank of Com j.
merce OF New York declares in its
market letter In the January issue OF
tts magazine. Commerce Monthly. II
adds that although the reaction after
the tension OF war was much less
violent in the United States than in
any other combatant country. after
the recovery OF the first few months
ali that can be said is that industry
hns held It's own.
Only b. decreased consumption
sad BY increased production can >
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-12-31

OF shortage or raw materials. ant
scarcity and restlessness OF labor
There is no evidence OF genuine econ
ouiy Of consumption, or OF expansion
OF production OF manufactured goods
for the retail trade.
Cotton and wool manufacturers,
az measured by consumption OF raw
materials have not kept pace with
domestic and foreign demand. This
n ascribed TO shortening OF work
ing hours. an inadequate supply OF
machinery, labor shortage. and incII- :
nation on the part Of such labor M
has been available to work only part
OF the time because Of the high wages
paid.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-12-31
FERRIS SAYS STATE IS
N EXCELLENT CONDITION
Oklahoma Bubbling Over With
Prosperity, Says Congress
man VINO Wants To Go
To U. s. Senate

| Washington. Dec. Il. ai.--Represcn,a
tive Scott Ferris returned from OK
lahoma today after months visit
The banks are full OF money, ev'
eryhody is carrying A checkl,ook. .v-
eryone has Job at good wages and
the crops have been good, he safe
late today.
The recent political victory EN-
icyed by republicans" he said. ~has
given Them new hope. and they ex-
pect 10 contest every Inch " the
ground In Oklahoma II Il the first
victory they have had in n years
and they should naturally feel elated
over 1t.
The democrats had grown over
confident. complacent and were
caught mapping. Oklahoma Is de-
mocratic state. but the burdens in
cident TO the war and the intricate
problems connected Herewith have
been heavy 20 carry bal cone OF .he
mistakes have besf. dishmes; mis-
takos and nJne .,em Gsys been
sufiicierf t4ts e aas ssNs..fs-
ahse NJ Of r'm-rrags al ,ae
state. tNe f''N 't;.ict election
was, ,eeciai eicos.o.N yas. next
election : presidential, iectian.
Most republican, and democrats vote
their own tickle, II the presidential
year, as In all probability they will do
this year. There has been some irrlta-
ton on account OF strikes, but the
matter Is under process OF adjust
will be successful
"The railroad situation mas been
bad The fervice has been bad !
shortage of coal has caused no little
but President Wilson has
Tromlsed the return OF the roads in
The early spring. which We hope viii
improve conditions.
Regarding the senatorial contest l
hat Is just beginning in the state,
ny friends tell me thar they think 4
hat they are both going 10 nominate
and elect me 10 the senate OF the
United States. Whether this be IL,
Or not no one ever had such loyal
md devoted friends througous every
county In the state, am so proud OF
my friends and the generous help
hey are rendering me that l would
almost be willing to be defeated in !.
,sder TO be associated with them. My
race for the senate IL my master ef-
fort BY careful organization. hard
york and the aid OF my friends.
Before return TO Oklahoma in-
end TO do some active and energetic
work on the soldiers land home
tead bill. ! found the soldiers OF
Oklahoma very much In earnest about
his bill and they feel hurt that con-
'ress has not acted on IL before
his"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-12-31
GRAND ARMY WILL HOLD
PUBLIC INSTALLATION JAN

The Grand Army will hold pub.
lie installation of new officers naw
years day ant ~.'i BE- Joined hy tue
relief corps and circle The ladlna
VIII serve dinner at iIt.a0 aha D.
and The work viii start immediately
after dinner Every veteran. whetn-
er member Of the Grand Army or
not. ls urged 10 attend and bring his
family A aplendid Tins N plahaed
ana there will be other interesting
features beginning tasore the dinner
and lasting all afternoon. Those who
miss this dinner and meeting viii
regret Il.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-12-31
OIL PRICE rs BOOSTED
TO s. A BARREL

Pittsburgh. Pa, Dec. 3i.--oii meu
we're startled today when the prin
cipsI oil purchasing agency an
noupced another advance In the
price Of crude oil. Pennsylvania
grade being lifted 20 GEMS barrel
10 $500. Other prices fere raised
IS cents barrel ~ follows.
Corning, $3.50, csbell, 1856: Som.
ersst. 1925; Rasiand, St7s.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-12-31

balance be reached at reasonable
prices between supply and demand"
the bank says. Thus far there has
been very little application Of this
principle to individual conduct. I'm
til such application is made. CONNER
cial activity will inevitably proceed
at a ratio out OF proportion to the
physical volume OF production, ana
the present unstable situation will
continue.
The volume OF Wholesale and re-
tail trade, measured in terms OF price.
confines at q remarkable level, and is
plainly outstripping produciior[ Deal
ers all bear witness to the steady de-
pIetion OF stocks. which manufsctur-
ers say they cannot replace because