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Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-23

of the American public and we assure
 them that it Is useless task. By, giving Thrace to Greece they will avoid rather than create a new war in the future, what they can do today with the strike of pen will prevent being done in the future sy ths. stroke of sword. for the Greeks will never rest until all their brothers are liberated from this tartarous and barnarous nation, the Bulgars. Gentlemen! By giving Thrace to ] Greece you create strong wall 1 against any future aggression of the probably renewed Prussian intentions upon the East. and will have as a tfriend a, naation that has champion ed the rights of. civilization for cen turies.
 Stop for once and all the Buigar- l ian ambitions to become the predorn-
 1 mating power in the Balkans at the
 expense of it's neighbors, and you 1 will have peace in the Balkans. and
 tonly then.
 REV. THOMAS DANIELS. l Pastor of the Greek Church.
 ] Norwich, Dec. 23, 1s1s.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-23
OTHER VIEW POINTS

It begins to look as if the major na tiens of Europe were getting ready to say aloud what it is understood they have been privately saying for a long. time about the proposed senate reser- 'vations to the treaty. An agreement with them is not difficult-New Haven Journal Courier.
 According to budget submitted to the New York surrogate it costs a certain young couple thirty-two thou sand dollars a year to live adequate ly' in Paris since the war ended Ap- parently living in Paris is more ex- pensive even than it is in this coun- try. The average young couple today feel that they could get along very comfortably, untroubied by any seri- ous "inadequacies," on about twenty eight thousand year,-Providencc Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-23

When the girl in the long georgette louse, who had been called to the phone, hung up the receiver. she did it with a bang. Every one looked up.
 T like that.' she said fercihiy. Constance has ditched us-she can't jein the crowd going to the matinee party, teo! It's all because Edgar is coming to town and of
 If my very best friend" broke in the girl with the snappy eyes, had agreed to appear at o'clock in order to save my life, and aia attractive man appeared over the edge of the horizon headed in her direction, should look for her to abandon me upon the spot. Don't you know any better than to expect woman to live up to what she has agreed to do before she knew a man was going to compaieate the arrangement
 q think there should be some sort of a society for engaged girls, SC they could be herded all together and allow the rest Of us to pursue our ways in peace and safety. Dearest the engaged girl calls you over the
 
 sp4endid favor? Fake my place Jai the Doreas society tomorrow morning because it is absolutely impossible for me to go. and I had promised tc cut eHt five dozen chiidren's slips fe, them to sew up. am deeply dis traeted, because there will be no worl for the members otherwise, and an helpless in the matter-something ha: come SD that is imperative
 Being a sweet soul, you give up thu only day in the week you can talk 1 time to go shopping and substitute fo your frantic telephone friend-and ; 1 little later discover all sse did was t, go to luncheon with hef best yonn. man, who could just as well hav 1 asked her for the next day. And tn cailuses from the cutting scissors re ] main on your lily hands for week to remind you of her perfidy.
 Before a girl becomes engaged sh i has some fairness about the men sh l wishes your Eay. She knows you cal pay her back if she pairs you off wit what is popularly known as 8 prunt I'm sending you out to dinner wit 3 wonderful man from New York, sh tells you excitedly or else it is marvellous person just moved to tow that she knows you'll be crazy abou
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-23
THEORY AND PRACTICE

all this because she expects the kindness returned. But the instant she has settled her own affairs and has attached the best man of the lot, she clears her mind of responsibility for her friends. Fate cannot harm her now so why bother. Ii you go to dinner you draw a little sparrow of a man with | sharp nose. and baby eyes who gasps and says Oh. yes, in- deed,' and concludes his duty done to the world If it's theatre party you get dariiags friend from out of town.
 T don't see why it is that the nicer the engaged man the worse the line of his out of town friends Always they are impossible dreary individu- als but the engaged girl never ap- pears to notice it. She isn't think ing of anything but Jack anyaow. She simply has no conscience about it.
 'Td like to know what we are going to do with Constance's ticket toEor row If they won't take it back She won't pay for 1t. Why, she will
 argue, should sine pay for a ticket bought for her. but which she didn'i
 use. Oh, if we had used intelligence we could have done something about It. ShS VIII argue. SolteDoQy couiS have gone down ahead of time with i and sold it to somebody in the lobby i, it came to that. Why should sht suffer for our stupidity? I am taking a great dislike 10 her Edgar. H. chooses such inconvenient times t come to town Last time he did it waited two hours for Constance tt meet me as she. had promised to d. and she explained sweetly that st1 hadn't the slightest idea Edgar wa coming till he walked up the steps
 and what could she do? I think i i perfectly terrible the way a girl vii ditch everybody"
 '5u're wanted on the phone,' call e the girl in the long georgett l blouse.
 When the girl with snappy eye
 came back to the gtSup her eyes wer
 not s,aappy, but large and dreamy an l far away.
 "Oh girls!" she said sweetly, ? am so sorry. but I shan't be able t go to the matinee with you tomor TOW. Henry Jiggs is here on his wa {West and wants me to go to lunch an the theatre, and. of eourse-now
 what on earth are you all groanin that way for? Why. what else coul IT do?'-Exchnge
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-23
Tell Your Friends About Nicotol-
 The Enemy of Tobacco

It improves any mans health to quit tobacco if he can escape the awful craving that usually attends quitting without such assistance as Nicotol gives. Did you .ever have Smokers cough 2- Try Nicotol in getting rid Of the tobacco habit and see how quick ly, the cough will disappear Nicotoi is dispensed by most good druggists in this city. especially by Lee & Os- good, Andrew Mclaughlin. J. A. Mer
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-23

ifested. Ac&1en in Kansas: has been taken fer the geed of the country and it is to be hoped that the lesson in those convictions will have it's effect upen others elsewhere who might be chased because of their activities in the same category with those convict ed. It Is time In fact that it was un- derstood that those engaged in such practices can expect nothing else. Ii they are not inclined to respect the law they must be made to. s
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-23

z It is said that Hoover's chance of getting the presidents endorsement for his candidacy for the presidency was lost when he called the president obstinate over the treaty. He appar- ently doesn't believe in covering up the truth.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-23

Those Germans in New York whc have been refused. citizenship in this country because they offered to Hgh, for Germany, after taking cut their first papers in this country, will prob, ably realize some day that they can. not serve two masters.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-23

If the Austrians and Germans had been as much concerned about their babies five years ago as they are now they would not be in such a terrible plight today. <, s ~
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-23

When a former inmate of a New York reformatory testified that she was never punished except when she deserved it, the chances are she is telling the truth about others as well as herself.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-23

The first appropriation bill to be passed by the new congress was an urgent deficiency rneasrre. Such are getting tq be very common in every househeidI these days.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-23

Those who talk about pepulal priced $6o suits have probably been mingling with steel workers. miners longshoremen, railroad and war work. CTS.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-23
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The man on the corner says: There is always certain uaineriay that in- ststs upon talking like quorum.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-23

The Christmas cheer that can be caused through the Salvation Arrny's plans should be enough to get the ket- ties filled to the brim. 5=
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-23

Mexico has way Of sending unsat- isfaetory replies, but why should ii do different as long as it continues to get away with 1t!
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-23

These are uncertain times for those who have to negotiate the slipper5 places.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-23

Any unusual preparations thess days may be due to the fact that ieag year is clese at hand.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-19
Baraca-Philathea Union
Recognized Tuesday Night

A very interesting meeting was held
at the First Baptist church Tuesday
evening for the purpose of reorganiz-
ing the Baraca-Philathea Union Of
Lakeland. Twelve classes OF the
different churches Of the city were
represented.
The meeting was called to order by
the acting chairman, Mr.. Hardin Pc
terson. after which the following Of
ficers were elected:
: Miss Nellie Doty, president.
Mr.. G. E. Smith, vice president.
Miss Fannie Ferrand, chairman Of
Membership committee.
Miss Mollie Weaver, secretary.
Prof. E. R. Spence, correspondent?
secretary.
Mrs. F. X. Johnson, treasurer.
Miss Gertrude Overstreet, press re
porter.
Mr.. W. NJ. Keith, sergeant-at
arms.
Mrs. F. Fl. Callahan, organist.
Mr.. Hardin Peterson, Mr., A. R
! Carver, Mrs. Hodge, committee t
draw up constitution and bylaws c
the union.
Other committees to be appointed
by the president.
After the election Of officers Mr.. A
R. Carver gave very interesting
talk on what would be expected of tn
union and the good that would be dc
rived therefrom.
The Baracas Of the First Baptis
church invited the union to NEE
with them on Monday evening, Jun
goth, at $50 p. m.
REPORTER
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-19
SEVERAL SHY THEIR
CASTOR IN CITY
POLITICAL RING

AS was expected, several announce
ments Of candidates for municipal
honors appear in today's issue of this
paper and there are rumors Of others.
Mr.. Frank Thompson's formal an.
nouncement for Mayor heads the list.
It has been known for quite while
that Mr.. Thompson would be a can
didate and it is conceded that his
candidacy will be received with much
favor in many quarters. He is very
popular young man, has done good
service on the Board of Commission
ers, and stands we'll with all classes
He will undoubtedly make an excep-
tionally good race.
Mr.. T. B. O'Steen will stand for
reelection in Ward Four. He has
made fine record as Commissioner
from that ward, and any man who
beats him will have done a days
work.
Mr.. Alva B. Carver also announces
as candidate for County Judge. Mr.
Carver has served in this capacity in
most satisfactory manner, and hi;
claims for an endorsement will be
favoraEly considered by many voters
Those who have entered assure US
that the water is fine. This paper
declines to get "het up" over city poll
tics, believing that there are othel
things of equal importance in thu
world, but it will watch the gam,
with friendly interest, giving fai
deal to all the aspirants.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-19
LEAGUE SEASON OPENS
JULY z WHEN BARLOW
PLAYS LAKELAND

President Claire Henley attended a
meeting of the directors of the South
Florida Baseball League at Tampa
last night at which arrangements
were made for the initial games OF
the season, which actively opens on
Wednesday, July 2. About eighty
games will be played, but the SEIZED.
ule for the first week is ell that is
announced at present, the remaining
schedule to be worked out and an
rounced later.
Lakeland will participate in the
following opening games:
wednesday, July 2-Bartow a
Lakeland.
Thursday, July 3-Lakeland a
Barlow.
Friday morning, July 4-Lakelan'
at Barlow.
Friday afternoon, July 4-Bartow a
Lakeland.
Saturday, July 5.-Bartow at Lake
land.
Two umpires were practically Sc
lected at last nights meeting. bu
their names will not be announce
until the contracts are closed.
Two players for the Lakeland clu
will arrive tonight. They are fror
Tennessee and were recommended b
Nat Taylor, who formerly playe
here.
BY Monday it is expected that abou
twenty players will be present an
ready for a tryout, and from thes
the club players will be selected.
Mr.. Henley hopes to secure Lev
isey, of the Charleston team.
catcher and manager. This player
now trying to get his release in o.
der that he may accept the proffere
position.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-19

seem to me to hurry matters SO very
much. While / was a bit nervous and
of great anxiety of mind as to the
outcome, he finally said "If l don't get
you there on time there will be no
charge This braced me up very
much for here was financial matter
of 50. 25 to come his way, and | had
the inside feeling that he would see
to it that this amount would come
across and into his old care-worn
pocket purse, which proved to be the
case, for we had a wait of twenty
minutes for the train which was re-
ported on time, and we were soon on
the way to our much-looked-for des-
tination. The ride there by auto was
something out of the ordinary as we
had to cross bridge just one mile
in length. Coming to this bridge we
saw a red light facing us; then my
heart went> down again bit below
par, for a red light on bridge or
something generally means out OF or
der-no crossing; but, happily, 1t was
to stop us by the gate keeper for toll
Great heavens, | thought, toll gatc
in use in this day and generation, bu
1t was a cast iron fact that each pas
senger had to cough up nickle be
fore the old swing gate would show
any life whatever. So we warmed hi
large horney palm with Is cents less
one cent dropped in the transfer, ant
on we went with great rejoicing o
hearts and minds. The ride wa
simply grand one in that morning
between 5 and a. m. across tina
mile bridge and the good surfaced
road for which Florida is so famous
And how we will miss those fin
roads we enjoyed with our friends Il
Lakeland with Mr.. Holworthy an
: Mr.. Mendenhall. Some others Their
came to know had the auto cars BIZ
I did not get any invitation to rid
y in them, but this condition | find ex
, listing everywhere. We roam, and d
you know the people hereabout don
just like for me to say that you pee
q pie in the fair city OF Lakeland woul
, feel penalized to have to drive tn
n car over streets paved as rough q
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-19

these in Tarkio. It's a concrete mix
ture and there are many inequalities
that they try to doctor up by filling
with coal tar mixture every now and
then.
Well, now l will say for your full
unbiased comfort that old Dad Bas-
sett and family arrived here safely
Friday evening at about schedule
time-6:35 p. M, May 3Oth, 1919.
The Mayors wife, close friend OF
nv daughter, was hoping we would
come on that train, so she came n
her Buick and brought us home with
our handgrips, but no canary cage;
we can't afford to feed a canary bird
at the present cost Of feed. Our bag
gage came on the same train; gave
checks to an auto truck man and we
all-the whole push and everything
from Lakeland, was put on board in
cur home here by p. m. Oh, how
things do move under federal efforts
Even the sun do move, sometimes, but
ne is absent much Of the time since
we landed on the shores OF the great
, est farming interests in these U. s.
AS to beef and pork yes, can name
YOU six men here | well know that
today have some forty-thousand acres
in corn alone. My daughters very
dear and very near friend who had
us to dinner that Saturday evening"
home next to us-the daughter OF Da-
yid Rankin, the largest farmer in the
world when living, is farming now
24O acres of land her father lefl
} her with the home buildings-a mod
, est little house of about twenty-five
rooms, anu Jnc ldi 6cSI VI ~" $3.50
, story barn in this country. II Mr.
Hetherington would like a little bro
churc of what's doing here ] would Ire
q glad to tell of some things that
! well know about. I must quit this
Q and get out into the gardens. We
have about three-fourths OF an acre
n and we have some garden, you bet. l
I am no scholar in the noble art Oh
: chiography, so I will say fare thee
d well. Regards to all Mrs. H. may
Q read my poor exponent. Send me a
) Telegram. Sincerely. W. 3. b.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-19

Mr.. w. R. Gooding of Jacksonville.
an experienced undertaken and en-
balmer, has taken a position with the
Success Furniture Company and will
remove here with his family. The
Success Furniture Co. will maintain
an up-to-date undertaking depart
ment. Mr.. Gooding serving not only
the local establishment but also the
companys stores at Mulberry and
Fort Meade. He has had twenty
vears' experience as an embalmer and
funeral director, having been head
embalmer for the Conant Undertake
ing Co., and has recently been in
charge of the undertaking work at
Camp Joseph E. Johnson.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-19
lnSociety
Gate Openers for Wedding
VIII be Eva Louise
TWeedelI and Rob Layton

In yesterdays account of The de
tails of the Patterson-Layton wedding
two important members of the we'd
ding party were inadvertently omit
ted-little Miss Eva Louise Tweedell
and Master Bob Layton, who will op-
en- the gates of the aisles.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-19

ciety of the First Methodist church
will hold its regular business meet
ing tomorrow evening at $3.50 o'clock
at the home of Mrs. George Watson
on South Florida avenue. Following
the business session, social hour
will be enjoyed. All girls OF the
church over Is years of age are cor
daily invited.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-19
Girls Auxiliary to Meet
Tomorrow Afternoon

The Girls Auxiliary Of the First
Baptist church will meet tomorrow al
5 D, m. Al members are urged 10
be present. A program will be CIV
en-, followed by installation OF Of
ficers.. All girls are asked to brins
their bathing suits, as swim in Lake
Wire will be enjoyed after the meet
ing.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-19

he Telegram was mistaken in its
ement that Lieut.. E. W. Thorn
had arrived at Halifax. The ca
received by his mother, Mrs. Sar-
Thomson, was to the effect that he
bid sail for Halifax on the Gath
!. Mr.. Thomson served with dis
Etion in the Royal Air Service and
promoted to the rank of Lieuten-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-19

ref, Derieux Raulerson reached
3 last night from France and Is
, most heartily welcomed by his
: friends. A lumber of friends
Winter Haven came over last
to welcome him, and a family
ion is being held today in his
+.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-19

l. Mary L. Fleming and daugh-
Mrs. W. G.. Scougale of Little
\ Ark, are in the city guests of
|former's sister, Mrs. Matte Po-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-19

j, C. Fielder, who has conducted
Ccessful hotel at Palmetto the
season, has sold his hostelry
and returned to Lakeland last
!, and is back at his post at the
lont, which Mrs. Fielder most
,ssfully conducted during his abb
J,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-19

WANTED-Use OF one bedroom in ex-
change for taking care Of home
while owners are away on summer
trip. Phone 40. slS2
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-19
NOTICE, COUNCIL MAsONS

Regular session of Lakeland Coun-
Gil, No. 10, r. & S. M, Friday even
ing at s o'clock. Several candidates.
FRANK H. THOMPSON,
T. s. Master.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-19

/. T. W. Perry and family left
" for a months vacation trip
th they will enjoy with relatives
Fort Payne Alabama. They are
Ting the trip in their car.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-19

\. F. c. Bowyer, of Tampa, was
I,siness visitor to Lakeland to-
and was kept busy shaking
4 with his numerous friends.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-19

I,elars broke into the post Office
cooked Lake, this county, Tues.
,ight and stole $3.50 in cash and
n stamps. No clue up TO this
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-19

r. and Mrs. Clifford Wooten re-
Jed last night from Williston'
Ire they have been for the past
months. They will make their
le in this city.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-19

WANTED-Office work, either by
hour or day; use typewrites. viii
substitute for person wishing to
take vacation. Phone 27S Black.
5000
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-19

LacOf1iCS
|. 1ucia Grayam left today for
H. where she will visit friends
syeral days.

lands Of Weaver Combee will be
q know that he reached home
,rday from France.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-19

suitcase or
handbag in good condition. Phone
500 Black. sA"S
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-06-19

White silk braid is used as trim
hg for crepe de chine underwear.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-08-02

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The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-08-02

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a Ward tlHt Mnireu iho parai
''iuur WNiln 80 not o. Prison u.iHe
Nor ZION hnrs @ cuee
fcq. that ~ true and something mofa
fou'il fisa wh.fe'er you roam.
That usfhle llOufa 4nh sildel wallis
can newer mato q humo
liu' every houa" where love 3biies
And iflrudHhip 81 q eutHf
d. surely home. md home Fwoot hnno.
lNf iheir ihc heart ran feaL
IlfnT Van JNl.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-08-02

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