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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20
THE HARRlOR or MANY SWORDS

TNIIFi unicorn was astonished when the
i Mysterious Knight landed on his
back. lie reared up and tried to shake
the knight off. Then he almost stood
on his head trying to pitch the. knight
forward. But the knight rode him like
a cowboy and couldn't be budged. The
unicorn swung his horn wildly around
and tried to Jab it into the knights
leg.
Don't let him touch you with his
poisoned sword" screamed Peggy to the
knight. But the knight didn't heed her.
He reached out and caught the unicorn
by the horn. 49,.
The unicorn jeried and ierlied.
struggling hard to get his head free.
Then of sudden something queer
happened--the Mysterious Knight pulled
so hard that he pulled the horn right
out of the unicorn's head At least
that is the way IL looked to Peggy
and the Birds. who put UP a great shout
of JOY, for. with the exception of King
Bird and his crowd, they We're all On
the side Of the Mysterious Knight.
The unicorn snorted in alarm when
The felt his horn go, and he snorted again
when Billy swung the horn like a whip,
bringing II down smartly on the uni
corn's flank. That started the unicorn
on mad gallop. around and around
the arena, with Billy urging him to
faster and faster pace by spanking him
with his own horn.
Hi vi. This tourney is more fun
than I've had in week." shouted the
Mysterious Knight, waving his horn at
King Bird
Just then, however, the knights fun
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20
EAAILAND ADVENTUR S--ByD Daddy
'THE POISONED SWORD'

That wasn't the Knight of the Poisoned
Sword. When you meet my champion
you'll know you've struck the real
thing" Thus King Bird yelled deri-
sively.
Crash, swish, bang, clatter, crash
Smashing sounds from the woods drew
the eyes of all in that direction. Was It
the real Knight of the Poisoned Sword
coming this time? Whack Wham
The sounds drew near SO fast that the
knight, weighted by his armor, couldn't
draw himself up into the tree. He hung
helpless FROM the limb as the stranger
approached. He was still hanging there
when a huge elk bounded into the arena
and stood looking defiantly around at
the assembled crowd.
"Gracous !" cried Peggy. "It's Big
Horn. leader of the park elks He must
have escaped from the ZOO"
Look at his swords" screached the
birds. "He could poison an army"
Peggy, noting the sharp prongs Of
the elk wide-spreading antlefs, gave
a shiver. Sure enough this was a
harder foe for the knight than either
of the others.
The elk. looking about in noble chal-
lenge. saw the glitter of the knights
armor.
"Hr-r-r-unp he grunted, then
sprang at the hanging knight. Crash,
went his antlers against the armor, and
it was good thing that the knights
metal coat was thick or the prongs
would have gone right through. As IL
was the knight was given a big thump
that knocked him from the tree. He let
go his hold, and in falling grabbed the
prongs of the elli's antlers. In sec
ond the two were battling in a thrilling
struggle.
I'M the nert chapter tciR be told
hoW the Mysterious Knight meets The
real Knight Of the Poisoned SDord)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20
THE POISONED SWORD"

took a quick turn, for the unicorn
whrled and dashed off into the woods.
As he galloped under tree the low
hanging limbs caught the knight and
swept him from the unicorns back. The
unicorn rushed madly for freedom,
leaving the knight hanging there.
"IIi vi! Ho. ho !" the knight laughed
at his own plight.
"Hurrah! The knight has conquered
the unicorn. :" screeched the birds hap.
PLY. -
"Ho. ho! That wasn't a unicorn, ''
laughed the knight. king Birds
Knight of the Poisoned Sword was only
a big horse that came out of an auto
mobile wreck with a spoke of the wheel
caught in the bride so it looked like a
horn. You can't fool us that way, King
Bird"
"Keesee-ee! You're foolng yourself.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20

prosecution to produce those shells.
We've got to wait. But in the mean-
time We'll have some experts of our
own on the job. For. don't YOU see,
while the weather was shredding that
mans body the elements We're oTidiz
ing the brass of those shells? Well
have shells exposed to the clements
I'll wager that it can he shown that
oxidation will eat IAN traces OF i
firlng-pin mark off the brass of 4
she'll"
He had clapped his hand on Aid
rich's bowed shoulder.
IT'S plant, Norman. believe
we can expose it when the right time
comes. But We'll have to Wailow
through some slime. Brace up 10 j..
Ask the girl TO stand firm. I'm afraid
they've got enough evidence fer an
Indictment. Nerve yourself to endure
it if it comes. Just reflect that if it
isn't settled now and settled finally,
the stain Of it will always stay with
you. But We'll wipe the blood off Your
character I'm with you. Wen rip
the inside of things open on that bor-
der before we're done"
But Rumor met him on the border
and went with him TO the north
through the SHOWS. Rumor was now
more menacing, more definite, for the
tongues had been long at work. Those
who were preparing the plot We're
taking their time in forging it; no
man strode up TO lay hand on his
shoulder and say, Come with me and
answer to the charge Of killing Netal
: Reanlinn."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20
THE MELTING POT

Said the doctor this morning, "'Tis known
That a stream than its source is no higher
To an ancestry English l cheerfully own.
That's why l smoking this briar.
said the doctor at noon, 1T is plain
As the shamrocks I sport-all can see EN-
That in me there is quite a Hibernian strain.
SO l play on my clay T.D-Nm'
Said the doctor tonight Let me trust
That l do not annoy you unduy.
I'm American made Of American dust
And my corncobs a melting pot truly"
GRIE AL.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20
Business Questions Answered

shGud return reply the
your earliest convenience and TI any Hi'' informa
ton you may so choose to impart to me re-
@G T@sIe nd good S0Hns srans fS
lowing could connect connect with 1ewspaper in the
department. of course. commencing at the
bottom.
Have done very. little writing up to the
present time. but am ever studious, at
tempting to better my literary ASPIRATION,
The best way to get on newspaper
Is to call personally at the newspaper Of
flee and get job as a reporter. Many
newspaper offices are needing such peoS
pie.
good newspaper man. requires more
than literary style. There is a knacll
about reporting that calls for real skill,
and that is TO produce material in a.
limited. time I
Let me suggest that you go very care
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cination for something which smacks Of
romance and the mysterious for your
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field without realizing any of the diff
Guilty that it entails. You will have to
work long hours for little money under
frequently difficult conditions. T don't
mean difficult so far as your associates
in the newspaper Office are concerned, but
'itticult SO far as the getting of stories
goes. n
once aga in let me say that there is
DOM to the city editor and tell him
your story. .,.
! have been reading your column and am
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But / have not vet come across a case to
explain my dilemma.
When am put in the position Of hunting
a job I find my greatest handicap to be
that | do not make a slrong enough per
sonal impression. That this is and not
a mere suspicion. I have considerable proof
For instance, in applying for the job I
am, a present holding l was ushered into
the office of a member of the firm to
whom ] properly introduced and pro
Ceeded to discuss the object of my call
Later I was told by the same gentleman
appearance, but rather on the strength of
by a friend and former empoyer). sa'i
My dress and personal appearance are
neat am young-looking Ctwenty y-eight),
and consider this a serious handicap. i
have had no trouble in adjusting myself
to my now duties, and am convinced that
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The fact that you look young is not
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be something the matter with your man
ner-either of speech or action.
I've mailed YOU list of some books
on Personal Efficiency and Salesmanship
"a study of which may help you Il
overcome that difficulty.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20

The Mysterious Enight is chuI-
7enged By King Bird to meet q
stranger, the Knight Of the Poisoned
SWord, IN combut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20
READ THIS FIRST

vetal Beaulieu keeps an inn on
the Maine-Canadian border and
caters to smugglers. His daughter
Eyangeline, educated in a convent,
returns home unexpectedly, rebels
against the nature of his business,
refuses to marry Dave Roi, leader
Of a band of border smugglers,
whom her father has chosen for her.
leaves home and becomes teacher
in Attegat. Norman Aldrich.
Yankee" customs officer, meets her
and they become engaged. wealthy
Yankee" lumber dealers begin driN-
ing the Acadian squatters off, their
lands Aldrich helps Representa-
tive Clifford to frame a bill which,
il passed by the Legislature, will en-
able the peasants to keep their lands.
Roi finds Evangeline in Attegat, de-
mands that she return home with
him and she refuses. The border
settlers whisper about that Netal
Beaulieu's daughter has detied him.
This gossip stirs the old man to
action. Accompanied by Dave Roi,
he goes to Attegat and forcibly
brings Evangeline away. Aldrich
learns this, follows. and after
desperate fight in which shots are
exchanged, brings the girl back to
Attegat Aldrich then goes to find
Beaulieu and reconcile the Old man
TO their marriage. He fails to find
Beaulieu, but when returning from
Monarda clearing in the night un-
persons fire upon him from
ambush. Aldrich returns the fire
with his rifle. Hunters discover the
body of Vetal Beaulieu in the woods
near Monarda clearing. close by the
place Aldrich was fired upon Ru-
NOR connects Aldrich's name with
the murder of the old man.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20
BRUNO DUKE, ,S0lver of fBuSineSS Problems
WHITEHEAD author "The Business Career of Peter Flint"

IN this space Mr.. Whitehead tUfU an
SUer readers business questions Oh buy
ing, selling, advertising and employment
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20

TODAY'S BUSINESS QUESTION
What is an "dCknoUled0mcnt
AnsWer tUW appear tomorrow.
ANSWER TO YESTERDAYS BUSI-
NESS QUESTION
An "docount" may be defined as
a record OF QUE or more items,
either similar or diSSimildr, reldt-
ing TO the same person or thing,
Kept under an appropriate heading
or title.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20

The next complete novelette---Isyal
Hearts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-03-20

I'M the nert chapter tcH be told
hop the Mysterious Knight meets The
real Knight Of the Poisoned St1ord.)
The Punta Gorda herald., 1919-05-15
LOCAL ITEMS
FEEDS, FERTILIZERS AND
CRATES.-L. M. WRITTEN. 8tf

"Chief" A. r. Slocum went tc
Jacksonville on business, Monday
might; returned yesterday.
Mrs. Nellie McWilliams came
up from Fort Myers, Sunday
afternoon, and visited friends
here until Monday night, when
she went back.
Arcadia Enterprise, Friday =
Marshal j. II. Lipscomb, Of the
city of Punta Gorda, was among
the business visitors at the court
house Wednesday.
Now is the summer of our dis
content. Winter visitors all
gone, social activities practically
at an end; nothing to do but
sleep or go fishing.
Mrs. Mary K. Rankin is spend
ing the month in st. Cloud Edi-
tor Claude johnson Of the Trib-
une, is hereby requested to see
that she enjoys her visit.
That generous and valued fri
end, P. 0. Hickman, presented
The Herald family Saturday
afternoon, with a big "mess" of
white carrots, grown OH his place
on Alligator Creek. They were
very fine and were greatly enjoy
ed. Many thanks to him.
The Travellers Hotel re-opened
its dining room at 1890 p. m.,
Sunday. About twenty guests
were present and greatly enjoyed
the elegant dinner that was serv-
ed. 1t consisted of salad, soup,
fish, roast chicken, vegetables,
lemon pie, ice cream and cake,
which were prepared in "tip-top"
style. Everything was as "neat
as a pin" Just as things always
are at the Travellers. A number
of invited guests, amongst them
the editor of The Herald and his
"better shalf,," enjoyed the re-
past to the fullest extent and con-
graduated Mrs. Johns, proprietor
and manager of the hotel, on the
excellence of the cuisine and the
superior service given. The
Travellers is a small hotel, but no
hotel in the state surpasses 1T IN
neatness, cleanliness, polite atten-
tention to guests and excellent
cooking.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1919-05-15
Mrs. Mobley Dying

Practically this whole commun-
ity will be saddened to know that
that greatly beloved lady, Mrs. B.
ii. Mobley, is breathing her last at
a hospital in New Orleans. BY
the time this is read, she may
have passed away.
The sad news was received here
last Friday in a telegram from
one of her sons. Immediately,
Wallace Z. Mobley, her olderst
son, proprietor of the Seminole
Pharmacy here, got ready and
left on the evening train for New
Orleans. AT Arcadia, he was
joined on the trip by his. brother
Roy. When they reached New
Orleans, their mother was still
conscious, and she recognized
them, but she was slowly sinking
and her death was momentarily
expected.
Details will be given next
week.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1919-05-15
FAMOUS THE WORLD OVER


| To extol the virtues of Royal Baking
Powder is like gliding refined gold. This
| famous product had its first introduction
on the market about fifty years ago ano
is now o household word all over the
world. 1t goes into millions of homes
and is known and used in every country
under the sun. The kaffirs in South
Africa and explorers at the North Pole
find it equally good and time resisting
1t has come to be regarded as an indis-
pensable adjunct to the most up-to-date
as well as the most primitive kitchen,
and although many other baking powders
have come upon the market, Royal holds
its place as the highest grade baking
powder that it is possible to produce
The distinguishing feature of Royal
Baking Powder is the fact that 1t is made
from Cream of Tartar. which is derived
from grapes, delicious wholesome fruit
Constant vigilance and determination of
the manufacturers to turn out the best
article of its kind that capital, brains and
scientific skill can produce has won the
endorsement of the most eminent chem
lists. physicians and dietitians the world
over and made Royal Baking Powder re-
lied upon by countless numbers of wo-
men to make pure and wholesome food.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1919-05-15

Phil Bowers, the quiet, but
pleasant gentleman who spent the
winter here watching his friend,
j. F. Citizens, grow truck and get
rich, left last week for his home
in Bridgeton, N, j. His obser-
vations here convinced him that
this is the place he has been look
ing for since 1881, and so he has
rented land and will return here
next fall, plant vegetables and
share in ur'prosperity.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1919-05-15
Mrs. zula King Married

Mrs. Zula King, of Pine Level
and LIT. Fred Williams of Carl
strom Field were married last
Saturday morning at the bride i
home, the affair being known tC
only few intimate friends. Rev
Logan performed the ceremony.
Mrs. King is daughter of Mrs
j. B. Sellars, of Pine Level and il
one of DeSoto's fairest and most
well known maidens. Lit. Will
Jams is from San Antonio, Texas
but at present is located at Carl,
strom Field where he~ ranks
among the foremost as a flyer in
Uncle Sans, Army and is well
liked at the post. The happy
couple left Monday morning for
Boca Grande for a several days
stay.
We congratulate both the con
tracing parties and extend best
wishes for a long life's journey
blessed with prosperity and hap
piness. s.-Arcadia Enterprise, Nav
9th.
The bride is a niece of Hon
Joshua MizeH of Punta Gorda.
She is well known and highly
esteemed here.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1919-05-15
Big Bridge Will be Built

The big bridge over Charlotte
Harbor Bay will be completed
This glad word came to The Her
aid Tuesday. Sen. f. M. Cooper
received telegram that the bill
settling the Charlotte Harbol
road and bridge question had
passed the legislature.
After many delays end many
vicissitudes, the work will soon
be begun anew and this time
pushed to completion.
The matter of the roads con-
Meeting the big bridge with the
different termini is also under
going an impetus. Commissioner
W. M. Whitten has received the
following telegram:
"Sarasota Fla, May 18th. 1919.
Commissioner w. M. Whitten:
You are invited to attend
county meeting here tomorrow in
interest of completing road down
coast to your city. Answer
Secretary Board Of Trade.
1t was impossible for Mr.. Whit
ten to attend the meeting, but,
no doubt, plans will be made to
push the building of the road to
Punta Gorda.
Let the good work go ON.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1919-05-15

Ed. Wotitzky hired an auto and
visited Arcadia, Tuesday morn
ing.
Miss Norma Pepper visited her
orange grove at Fort Ogden,
Tuesday.
See the latest styles in New
Voiles and Crepe de Chine Waists
at Miss Dona Walkers. 20 If
f. nj. Powell, of the Hammock
Ponds, was in town Monday on
business and on Tuesday he made
a trip to Fish Eating Creek.
New Rufiings, Collars and Cuff
Sets have arrived at Miss Dona
Walkers store. Better see them.
20-tf.
We wish to call the attention of
our readers to the sheriff's report,
published in this issue, one item
of which reads" burning woods
without giving notice, L."
Mrs. G. w. Gatewood left Tues
day morning for West Palm
Beach, having been SUMMONED
there on account Of the serious
illness of her sister, Mrs. F. A,
Metcalf.
Mrs. III. HI. Rhoades has return
ed from an Arcadia sanitarium
where she suffered a severe oper-
alton, but she is now improving
in health rapidly. She will soon
be well again.
Mr.. and Mrs. HI. W. Smith,
proprietors of the city bakery and
grocery, left Monday morning to
visit the, formers parents, Mr.
and Mrs. III. M. Smith, who are
living at Bronson, Fla.
For the past several weeks,
battalions of pelicans have been
depredating on the small fish in
the bay. And there are car
loads of these little fish, which
ought to be converted into sar-
dimes. ;
Mrs. Nellie McWilliams came
up from Fort Myers Monday, and
remained till 9:15 p. m, when she
went back. While here, she was
by Miss Willette :
Mayes and Mrs. c. E. Fitz-Gerald $
and was given a warm greeting
by a host of friends.
T. P. Wyatt, the genial city
editor of the Arcadia Enterprise,
NAV seek to hide his identity un-
der the pseudonym of eye scribe :
in using his facile pen in writing
up stories OF fishing trips IN
which he participates, but he was o
seen on the dock last ThursdayJl i
and a "little bird whispered to |
me-" that, when it came to land a
ing fish eye scribe" was "there v
with the goods" Come again, T
Tom.-K. L
Mrs. Kate Lawson came down =
rom Atlanta, Saturday, to look
after her interests here. She re-
,urns to Atlanta Saturday.
During her stay, hosts Of friends
rave her a cordial greeting. She
5 selling out her home and fur
liture on Alligator creek, because
he cannot give them proper at
-ntion: but she says that she and
Ir. Lawson, after a few years,
viii return here to spend the re-
nainder of their days.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1919-05-15

Henry Harrington Of Avon
Park, is visiting kindred and
friends here.
G. A. Skipper and c. f. Lanier,
bankers of Avon Park, spent
Tuesday night here.
Henry Silcox took David War
ren, j. E. Johns and r. L. Reagin
to Rita in his auto Wednesday
morning where the three men will
look at land with a view of loca-
ting at Rita.
Col. j. T. Hughes, one of the
most popular of our winter visi-
tors, left last week for his home
at Maryville, Mo. He has been
spending his winters here for
about eight years past and, in
that time, has won the esteem Of
all our people, who will be glad to
welcome him on his return next
winter.
Cane growers of the East Coast
are tripling their acreages the
next season and sugar mills will
be installed at convenient places.
This is going to be decided i'm
petus to land values
The Punta Gorda herald., 1919-05-15
Tomorrow, Day of Prayer

Editor Herald :-- Please be so
kind as to announce that May
10Th, is the Day of Prayer for the
Barlow district of the Methodist
chulch, and the presiding elder,
Rev. c. Fred Blackburn, requests
that all churches OF the district
observe the day with appropriate
wirship, offering special and ear
nest prayer for the success of the
Centenary drive the following
week. EDWARD F. LEY, Edi-
tor Centenary Commission.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1919-05-15

Surgeons agree that I'm cases or cuts.
burns bruises and wounds, the first
treatment is most important. When an
efficient antiseptic Is applied promptly.
there Is no danger of infection and the
wound begins to heal at once For use
on man or beast. Borozone is the ideal
antiseptic and healing agent. Buy 1t now
and be ready for an emergency. Sold by
all druggists.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1919-05-15
One Hundred Dollars Reward

For the arrest and conviction
of the party or parties who broke
into the boat-house of Charles A.
Dean, on or about Feb, goth and
also early in April. Goods stolen
were clothing, suit cases, cart
ridges and groceries,. IL.
LIPSCQMB. 18-1mo.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1919-05-15
Satisfaction Guaranteed
With Every Purchase

DR.. j. c. Davis, optometrist,
will be at Mrs. Goldstein's resi-
denee Tuesday, May Goth to Sat
urday, May Oath, inclusive, to ex-
anime eyes and fit them with
glasses. Don t wait till the last
day. (Advt.) 18tf.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1919-05-15

Cashier Swinney condescended
to pay Arcadia a short visit, Tues
day. He will soon GO up to Geor-
gia to bring home Mrs. Swinney
and the children.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1919-05-15

Our cisterns need rain.
Fires in all directions this week.
Arizona republican., 1919-07-10

i LOST-Buckskin pony. weight about 800 lbs, white speclled on forehead, on left quarter, about ' years old. E.
 0. Brown, Scottsdale. Phone 126R4. If
Arizona republican., 1919-07-10
Veterinary
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

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 Contractors desiring to submit pro- posals may obtain copies of full or par tial sets of plans and specifications for estimate on request or by appoint ment, and the return of such plans and specifications must be guaranteed by deposit of Twenty five (S25.0o) Dollars, which deposit will be refunded on the return of the plans and speci- fications in good order. Proposals must be accompanied by certified check for five per cent of the amount of the bid included in the proposal. as guarantee of the intent of the contractor to enter into contract with the University of Arizona to we'll and truly perform all the matters in cluded in said proposal and in ac- cordance with the plans and specified tions or as hquidated damages in the event of failure or refusal on the part of the contractor to enter into contract as above named. Said certified check will be returned to the contractors whose proposals are not accepted and to the successful contractor upon the execution of satisfactory bond and contract as hereinafter provided. The University of Arizona reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or
 to withhold the award if for any reason it may so determine.