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Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-11-07
FLORIDA AN EMPIRE
WITHIN OWN BORDERS
SOUTHERN DEVELOPMENT OR
GANIZATION BOOSTING
Points Out That There are 35,O00,-
900 Acres of UndevelOped Land
Here.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 7-(special)
FLORIDA, LAND of Flowers" and To-
cation of Ponce de Icons mythical
fountain of eternal youth, is very
much alive to the Importance of the
great empire-building movement for
the development and settlement of the
South that is being engineered by the
Southern Settlement and Develop
ment Organization, and agricultural
business, transportation and other
interests affiliated with it, accord
ing to information received i'm Wash
ington.
Florida is an empire in herself.
Few people realize that it is about as
far from Key West to Pensacola by
rail as it is from New York to Jack
sopville. "The frontier state of the
Union" as she is called by Clement
S. Ucker, vice-president Of the South
ern Settlement and Development Or
ganization, Florida includes in her
vast area not only wet lands like the
Everglades for which she is famous,
but also an enormous acreage Of cut
over pine forest lands, much lands
and prairie lands that are deemed by
good authorities to be eminently suit
not only for growing citrus fruits and
garden truck, but for sugar, hay, dai-
rying, livestock raising and other
forms of agriculture.
Harken to DR.. w. F. Blackman of
Jacksonville, manager of the Florida
cattle tick eradication committee and
chairman of the state livestock sani-
tary board:
$4,000, 900 Acres Await Settlement.
eve have 35,OOO,OOO acres of land,
mostly vacant" he says: perfect cli-
mate, abundant rainfall year-round
pastures, excellent forage and silage
crops, few Diseases paradise for
cattle as for man."
Despite these advantages Florida
has been sending millions of dollars
annually out of the state for milk,
butter and cheese. However, as said
above, the state is alive to the situa-
tion. The Florida cattle tick eradi-
cation committee that was organized
over three years ago by the Southern
Settlement and Development Organi-
zation as part of its work of building
up the South, has done much to bring
about the improvement. The cat
tie tick is on the run throughout the
state, but the committee has expired
by Limitation of it's contracts.
The work of helping to put the tick
cut of business will be taken up and
carried through to its conclusion by
the Florida Landowners Association,
in cooperation with state and Federal
officials. The organizations of this
association is proceeding in connec-
tion with a speaking campaign by
MIR. Ucker, that is reaching the cities
and principal towns throughout the
state. He is having wonderful sue
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-11-07

this connection emphasize that Bry-
an has no political motives for him
self, and there is a belief that he ia
vors Josephus Daniels, secretary of
the navy, as a dry candidate. Nei-
ther Daniels nor Bryan, however, is
much talked about except when the
dry issue is discussed.
Champ Clark has many supporters.
Recently, during a bit of repartee in
the house, he indicated that he might
be an aspirant. This attracted wide
attention and comment, according to
information here. Those who dis
cussed his chances say his age is
against him; that he too old to be
president, but his friends point out
| that he is still an active figure in the
house, where he is democratic leader
Governor Cox of Ohio probably will
have his state delegation with him
when the convention opens. The re-
form element is said to be cod toward
Cox because the Dempsey-Willard
fight was permitted in Toledo. There
is a strong sentiment, however, in
favor of giving the nomination to
man who has not been involved in
national politics in Washington dur
ing the last few years in which so
many bitter political enmities have
been born. There seems to be feel
ing new man, one whose name has
not been mixed up in the party strug-
gle in the capital, would be refresh
ing figure to put before the voters.
Senator Pomerene and Senator Un-
derwood are numbered in the first di-
vision" of presidential possibilities.
Others are beginning to get into that
class as interest intensiies in the
coming campaign, among them Frank
Polk, under secretary of state and
Bernard NJ. Baruch. The way the
situation stands now, however, Nc
Adoo and Palmer are in the front,
with McAdoo little ahead.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-11-07
A REAL FARM FOR HOGS OR
DAIRYING.

12O acres; 80 under hog proof fence
ard cross fences; so under cultiva-
ton; flowing well; good five room
house and big barn, together with
outhouses. In heart of famous East
Palatka-Hastings potato belt; 8 miles
from East Palatka on brick highway.
Ideally situated for livestock, dairy
ing or general farming. Rich, black
potato soil. Price $4,000. Terms.
Fred T. Merrill, Palatka, Fla.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-11-07

This is partly because he would not
want to undergo the strain of an ar
duous speaking trip, and partly be-
cause re is tired of politics and when
his duty to the country is done, he
desires rest and quiet.
McAdOO The Business Man.
McAdoo appears likely to go into
the campaign for nomination as
business mans candidate" promising
the nation a business administra-
tion." The fact that McAdoo is
President Wilson's son-in-law will not
figure, as far as the democrats are
concerned and there will be an eff
fort to avoid any semblance of "keep-
ing the presidency in the family" al
though political observers believe the
republicans probably will use that
against him.
Just at present, McAdoo really is
the most prominent of all the aspi-
rants for the democratic candidacy, as
far as the political talk in Washing
ton goes. Palmer comes next. 1t
is believed by many, however, that
the attorney general sacrificed the la
Dor vote when he caused the Indian
apolis injunction to be issued against
the striking coal miners. Those who
bold he would not be a winner also
claim that his fight against the high
cost of living has not added to his
strength. His popularity was great
est when he started that drive but
prices have not tumbled so rapidly as
many expected them to. To this
Pslmer's friends reply that congress
has not yet given him all the author
ity he wanted to put the profteers
cut of business, and that before the
convention assemblies he will stand
cut as the strong man of the demo-
cratic party-"the man who got re-
Suits" "a
Prohibition An Issue.
Great interest is manifested in the
issues which will be put forward in
the 1920 campaign. Taking it for
granted that the treaty will have been
disposed of before that time, one Of
the most talked about issues is pro-
hibiion. By November 1920, the ma
ton will be ready to say whether it
likes bone dryness, and if there is
any widespread popular agitation for
relief that is expected to be one Of
the foremost points Of contention.
The drys, according to information in
Washington, want to get control of
the democratic party and make it the
great prohibition party. William
Jennings Bryan is said to be inter-
ested in this move, but all reports in
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-11-07

cess in his campaign, in which DR..
Blacknlan is participating, according
70 the latest word from the South.
Hundreds of members are being en-
rolled and thousands of dollars sub
scribed, it is reported.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-11-07
Much Sameness In Mankind.

Console yourself, dear old man and
brother; whatever you may be sure of,
be sure at least of this, that you are
dreadfully like other people. Human
nature has much greater genius for
sameness than for originality.-Lowell.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-11-07
Who WILL Be
NOMINEES FOR
PRESIDENCY ?

OFFICIAL WASHINGTON HEARS
PRESIDENT WILSON WILL,
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES,
PERMIT USE OF HIS NAME
DEMOCRATS HAVE MUCH TIM
BER.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-11-07

This is partly because he would not
want to undergo the strain of an ar
duous speaking trip, and partly be-
cause re is tired of politics and when
his duty to the country is done, he
desires rest and quiet.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-21
RAINS WILL MAKE TOBACCO
JUMP ALMOST MYSTERIOUSLY
Break In DrOuth Comes Too Late to
Save the Corn Crop But Tobacco
VIII Make Itself in Few Days
Rains Continue For
.... Time.

The drouth which has held Mason
county in it's hot embrace for the past
several weeks, was finally broken
"Wednesday night and Thursday when
good showprs fell over this district.
Farmers say that the rains have
come too late to save the corn crop
which has practically burned up and
which will be practically a failure
this season throughout Mason and ad-
joining counties The tobacco crop, is
however, saved and while it may be
a little late, tobacco like weed, will
make itself in very few days and
with few good showers on it like the
one Wednesday night 1t will jump into
its own and the crop will be saved.
Farmers throughout this section
have been resting on their oars for
several weeks because they were un-
able to work their crops on account
of the dry and hot spell but they will
| now jump into their tobacco patches
and cultivate them intensely until cut
ting time.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-21
BABY IS FOUND IN
A PORCH SWING AT
AN EAST END home
Cries Of Small Baby on Porch Of East
End Home Heard BY Passers By
Returning From Chautauqua
Police Search For
Mother.

Some ones beautiful little baby boy
was deserted late Wednesday night
and left in a porch swing on the front
porch of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Purdon's
home in Wood street, Sixth ward. The
child, which appears to be about four
or five days old, was carefully wrap
ped In canton flannel and then two
heavy womans skirts were wrapped
about its body. 1t was placed in a
split basket and was being rocked by
the wind in a porch swing when dis
covered.
Miss Minnie Hicks, who lives on
Forest avenue, was returning home
from the Chautauqua about 11:15
o'clock and when passing the house.
she heard the cries of the youngster.
She went onto the porch and awaken
ed Mr.. and Mrs. Purdon who had re-
tired about 10 o'clock. The police
were notified and the baby was taken
into the home and cared for during
Tue hight lHiS oihih6 IL "oo tui
ed over to Miss Annie Casey, Mason
County Health Nurse, and the police
are searching every possible clew in
an effort to find the parents.
The clews which are now being fol-
lowed out are the skirts found wrap
ped about the child and the basket.
One of the skirts is blue and is good
material while the other Is black and
yellow striped. The child wore a
small babys cap, which may also
serve as a clew. Upon the handle of
the split basket, in which the child
was found, there Is writing in lead
| pencil, which cannot be made out at
this time. The letters Bae and l5c
can be plainly read and this may lead
to the discovery of the mother. The
police are of the opinion that the let
ters "Bae" are the cost price marks
of some local merchant and If such is
the case that merchant should COM
| municate with Chief Ort at once. There
| is also a name written on the handle
Of the basket which cannot be read.
The baby was kept through the
night by Mr.. and Mrs. Purdon and this
morning it was taken In charge by
Miss Annie Casey, Mason County
Health Nurse, who will care for the
little waite until its mother is found
by the police or until some other dis
position can be made Of it. Already
several people have offered to give
the little boy home and raise 1t as
their own but the police will not give
It up until they have made diligent
search for the mother, thinking that
probably the mother heart will be
touched and she will be anxious to
claim her own little one.
No such mystery has attracted the
attention ofMaysyille people in recent
years and especially through the East
ern section Of the city where there Is
much excitement among the women.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-21
arm BROS. HAVE new
LOCATION ON MARKET STREET
Popular Tea and Coffee Store VIII Be
Moved From Second to Market
Street on the First of Septem-
Der - Stock to BE
Enlarged.

The Maysville Tea and Coffee Com
pany, who have been located on East
Second street near Market for the
past several years, have just closed
lease with The Joerger Sisters for
their property on Market street near
Second recently vacated by the Stein
way Piano Company, and will move to
their new location on the first of Sep
tember.
This popular concern has grown so
rapidly that their present quarters in
Second street are not large enough to
accommodate their large business and
as they are required to enlarge their
stock and have more room to handle
their big business they have leased
these new quarters.
No better location could have been
procured. The new location Is in the
very heart of the city and easily ac-
cessible to everyone.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-21
1871 ORDERS FOR FOOD
TAKEN At P0STOFFICE
Government Sale Of Food In MaysyilIe
Proved Great Successfully a
Small Portion Of City's AlIot.
ment Is Left.

Although Postmaster M. f. Kehoe
was in the food store business for but
three days, he did record breaking
business, his books this morning
showing that during Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday he took 191 orders for
food valued at more than $1,000 ac-
cording to the government prices. This
amount of food will make quite a
large shipment and If valued at the
usual retail price now being maintain
ed In local stores would mount sew
eral hundred dollars.
Some Of the articles were complete
ly taken up while in some others there
Is supply left. This will remain to
Maysville's credit for some time or
until the government orders otherwise
and 1t may be that the sale will be re-
opened at some time in the near future
so that the remaining part of Mays
villes apportionment can be sold.
Postmaster Kehoe at noon today
said that he was very much pleased
with the sale and that he was certain
that many people in and around Mays.
Vile had made a great saving in tax.
ing advantage of government prices
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-21
BIGGEST DANCE Or THE
SEASON ON FRIDAY NIGHT
Miss Louise Douglas Rogers and
Brother Named Best Dancers on
Wednesday Night.

The biggest crowd THAT ever attend
ed dance at Beechwood turned out
Wednesday night to watch the dane
ing contest. Everyone seemed to have
a wonderful time and the judges
choice in the contest met with univer-
sal popular approval Miss Louise
Douglas Rogers and Mr.. James Rogers
were the winners in the competition
and the judges who showed such ex-
cellent judgment in their decision
were: Mrs. George Ballou, Mrs. ]. T.
Mackey, Mrs. Elwood Roser and DR..
Hutchins.
The committee in charge announced
Wednesday night that their Friday
night dance would be the biggest and
best, not only of the week, but of the
entire summer. This is assured part
ly by the large number of visitors who
will be present, but the biggest fac
tor is the exceptionally good music
that has been obtained. Childs' Fa-
nous Orchestra, one of the very best
colored jazz bands in the South, will
furnish their incompatible music
This orchestra has just Rnished most
successful season playing at barge
dances up and down the Kentucky
River
Everyone in Maysville and vicinity
Is especially invited to this last dance
of the 1919 Chautauqua Committee
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-21
FIRE ENGINES
ARRIVE HERE TO-DAY

The two fire engines rented from the
City of Cincinnati by Mayor Thomas
NJ. Russell arrived at the local c. &
o station this morning by freight and
are being unloaded this afternoon.
Mayor Russell promises that, if at all
possible, the engines will be used to
extinguish the burning city dump on
Bridge street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-21
DUMP ODOR SATURATEs
THE WHOLE EAST END

The heavy wind Of Wednesday nigh,
famed the burning city dump on
Bridge street and carried the nauseat-
ing odors from the dump all over the
East end OF the city. Mayor Russell
will, certainly receive vote of thanks
from the residents in that end of the
city II he can extinguish the burning
dump with the use OF the Cincinnati
fire engines.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-21
BEAUTIFUL AMERICA
IS BROUGHT HERE By
THE CHAUTAUauA
Frank~ Branch Riley's Pictures and
Lecture Bring The Beautiful
Golden West to Our Town
Another Big Program
Today.

In many respects Wednesday even
ing's program was the best yet during
the ChautauQha. Frank Branch Riley,
famous mountain climber and great
booster of the West, was the chief at
traction His lecture on Beautiful
America, was more than interesting
while his pictures were beautiful. The
many interesting trips on which he
took his audience to the very tops of
the Vests highest mountains were
unusually delightful and Riley's COM
ing to Maysville will be long remem-
bered by those who were fortunate
enough to hear him and see his pic
lures.
Mr.. Riley Is probably the best
known preacher Of the doctrine, See
America First" and there Is no ques-
tion but that in his large audience
Wednesday night he implanted a de-
sire among some to see the beautiful
North West at some carry date.
The music by the Fighting Ameri-
cans was enjoyed, although 1t was not
unusually good. There was consider
able comedy which brought many
laughs and Kelley, the Irish Sailor
Pianist, was the scream of the COM
pany.
Today's program will be very high
class one. Hruby's Czecho-Slovak
Quintet will furnish high class instru-
mental music while Josephine Martino
famous Soprano Prima Dona, will
sing
In the afternoon DR.. Cecile Griel, the
only American survivor of tine steamer
Ancona will tell something of her ex
periences at the torpedoing of thai
vessel and also some of her expert
ences as Y. W. c. A. worker II
France.
Tonight following the musical pre-
lude comes the one big feature which
caused many Maysville people to pur
chase a season ticket for the Chau
tauQua. Dr. Frank Bohn, famous stu
dent and traveller, will lecture on "Re
volutionary Europe. DR.. Bohn wal
the one outstanding feature on las
years program with his lecture ol
"The Mind of Germany" 1t is expect
ed that the big tent will be filled t,
overhowing early to hear this wonder
full student and orator on this recon
struction subject.
There is but one big feature on tn
Chautauqua program for Friday. Per
cival Vivian and his company will pre-
sent that famous comedy, Seven Key
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-21
MERZ BROTHERS PLAN
BIG WEEK SALF

We call the special attention Of our
readers to the advertisement Of Mer2
Brothers appearing elsewhere in this
issue announcing-the opening Of a big
sale at their popular store. This pop
ular firm has Just installed fine lo'
of new store fixtures and will have ev.
erything in readiness for a great sale
which will be money saving to their
many patrons.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-21
FUNERAL ATTENDED
BY SCORES OF PEOPLE

The funeral of Mr.. Edward B. Piper
which was held from the home in East
Second street Wednesday afternoon
was one Of the largest funerals held
in Maysville in recent years. The SER
vices were in charge or Rev. A. F.
Stahl, Of the Christian church and
under the auspices of the Ringgold
Lodge of Odd Fellows. Burial was in
the Maysville cemetery.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-21
NEW CHAUTAUQUA
SUPERINTENDENT

The Maysville Chautauqua has a
new superintendent in Mr.. Powers,
who took charge Cs affairs on Wednes-
day afternoon. Mr.. Alberty, who open
ed the chautauqua. was called else
where. Mr.. Powers is making a good
impression on the people of Maysville
and vicinity and 1t is certain that
things will move along nicely.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-21
SCHOOL TEACHERS HAVE
BIG FULL WEEK

The Mason County school teachers
have big full week before them for
next week. The Teachers Institute
has a great program for every day in
the week and ali OF the county teach
ers will be required to be in attend
ance every day. There will be sov-
eral outside speakers on the program.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-21
KIDDIEs PICNIC AT
BEECHWOOD TODAY

Today Was picnic day with the Jun
ior Chautauquans and quite number
of the youngsters who are taking the
training given them by the Junior
leader. carried their lunches to the
park and enjoyed a hffe day in the
woods playing games and singing
songs taught them by Miss welch, the
leader.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-21
BOARD MEETs
HERE ON FRIDAY

The District Mission Board OF the
Bracken Association Of Baptists
will hold an all days session at
the First Baptist Church In this city
Friday when the representatives from
all over this district will be here to
confer about the distribution OF the
churches missionary funds.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-21
FOR SALE

My home place in Maysville, KY,
Location, conveniences and surround
ings, cannot be beaten. The greatest
bargain on the market. See me at
my office on Court street.
,16-tf W. w. BALL.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-21

Mr. George Fry, of near Aberdeen,
an employee on Dam 33 was rather
seriously injured in fall at the dam
Just East of the city Wednesday af-
tornoon. He sustained two broken ribs
and sprained back.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-21
breaches IN BRACKEN

Rev. ]. E. Reed, of this city, will
preach Saturday and Sunday at Oak
land church in BrackeY county. This
church was organized as union
church by Mr.. Reed some several years
ago
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-21

Hear the Orpheus Four sing Dixie
land memories on the Edison at j. T.
Kackley & Co. They appear on the
Chautauqua program Saturday. 1t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-21
TROOPS TO Be RECALLED
FROM MEXICAN SOIL
Kentucklan Went Into Mexico to Fol.
low Hot Trail-Will Soon
Be Recalled.

Washington, August 21.-Belief pre-
vailed among army officers here today
that troops of the Eighth Cavalry will
be withdrawn from Mexico within the
next few days.
The expedition, which started across
the line early Tuesday, it was said
today, was sent to follow "hot trail"
If the trail becomes cold-if the ban
dts manage to disappear in the rough
country through which the expedition
Is moving-it is possible the cavalry
will give up the search, it was said.
So far the State Department has not
received any protest against the ex-
petition from the Carranza govern
ment.
Ell Paso, Texas, August 21.-Two
Mexioans, believed to be members Of
Jesus Rentario's kidnapping gang, have
been captured by American troops
south Of Candelaria, according to in
formation received here today.
A cavalry sergeant reached Maria
with the announcement that the men
had been captured. It was not be-
lieved Rentario has been captured, as
Lieutenant H. G. Peterson, one Of the
kidnapped airmen, described him as a
one-legged and one-armed man.
General Dickman will arrive at Mar
ia today, according to information re-
ceived at his office here.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-21

to Baldpate" at the evening hour
There will be no afternoon program
giving all an opportunity to get rested
for the big laughter Of the evening. -
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-21
WANTED

Young lady. over 10 years old to do
sffics work. Apply at ones.
is-tf THE MODERN LAUNDRY co.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-21

Two lb. Sanitary Cans Pork and
Beans for 1Oc at BUSBY'S. O2-3t
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-31

This most interesting story
VIII DO continued In
To0offoW Evenings herald.