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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-01-02
Pleasant Club Meeting

The Fortnightly Club held their
Christmas m ce ing, Thursday,
Dec. 18th, at the home of Mrs.
Clara Davis. There was large
attendance and a jolly good time
was INDUCED in.
Two special features that CON-
tributed to the pleasure of the
afternoon, were the distribution
of Christmas gifts and the reading
OF Christmas story by Miss Ber-
tina Pepper. The gifts were ex-
changed by means of the old.
fashioned game of fruit basket
and occasioned much merriment.
Later, the ladies were invited into
the dining room when delicious re-
freshments were served.
During the business meeting.
arrangements were completed for
the entertainment of Miss Eliza
beth Skinner, the sectional vice
president of the Federation for
this district, who will be in Pun
ia Gorda, Jan. 9th, at which time
she desires to have joint meet
ing of all the clubs in this city, at
the Soldiers Club Room at 3 D. m.
The invitation is extended to ev-
cry woman in P. G. who is inter
ested in club work, and it is hoped
there will be large attendance.
The next meeting of the Fort
Club will be in the nature
of reception, at the home of
Mrs. Grace Davis, ON Jan. End
(today). Responses are to be
"New Years Thoughts" This
will be purely a social meeting
and each member is expected to
gring a guest.-F. B. HEWITT,
Sec. of Club.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-01-02
LOCAL ITEMS

Bread, cakes, pies and pastry
of all kinds at FL. Nv. Smiths. 1t1
Hon. T. NJ. Cooper made a short
visit to Arcadia, Tuesday morn
ing.
We carry equality" goods, not
the cheapest, but the best. Fl. w.
Smith. 1tf.
Ivan Jordan has left Tampa
and accepted job on the Leader,
a daily paper of Tarpon Springs.
T, P. Douglas is now in charge
of a big stock Of crate materials
and fertilizer in Joe Meyrick s
former stand on Boulevard Belvi-
dere.
Cashier Borland of the State
Bank and DR.. Vernon Jordan, re-
turned Monday noon, from a five
days Christmas vacation, which
they spent delightfully."- at the
home of Mr.. Borland's mother in
Floral City.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-01-02
Pleasant Social Events

A number of very pleasant so.
cial events occurred here last
week. One of them was recep.
ton given in honor of the broth
ers, George and Albert Dewey
This was at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. w. E. Mobley on Marian
avenue.
The guests were: Mr.. and Mrs.
M. w. Sturdy, Mr.. and Mrs. H. G.
Goldstein, Mr.. and Mrs. R. G.
Blount, Miss Camille Lester, Miss
Grace Laubach, George and AL
bert Dewey and Lieutenants Fer
guson and Simmons of Carls-
from Field.
After an hour of pleasant con-
versation, enhanced by music, an
elegant luncheon was served,
which all greatly enjoyed. Fol
lowing this, the guests enjoyed
dancing and music until a late
hour. Upon the whole, the oe-
casion was such a delightful one
that it will long be pleasantly re-
membered by all who were so for
tunate as to be present. )
Another event that was greatly
enjoyed by all participating was
a surprise party given Friday ev-
ening to Miss Anna Mae Skies.
While she was attending the show
in the Plaza Theatre, a bevy of
her friends gathered at her par
ents' residence on Taylor street
and made ready for the surprise,
which she received on her return
home. Those participating in this
charming function were: Misses
Sarah and Anna Boyle, Trexie
Guthrie, Thelma Johnson, Rose
Lee Blount, Elise Blount and
Margaret Minnehan; Mrs. Joe B.
Washington, Mrs. Braxton Blount
jr.; Mrs. Minnehan, and Lieut..
John Boyle and Sergeants Nepple
and E. c. Droll of Carlstrom
Field.
After indulging in dancing, the |
guests were served with delicate /
refreshments, which they greatly I
'elished. All pronounced the af-
air a great success, saying they
lad never attended one more de-
ightful.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-01-02

DR.. Blanchet went to Fort Ny
ers yesterday to make New Years
calls on his many friends there.
Returning today, he is stopping
over at Woodrow to take look
at his homestead.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-01-02
Weather Forecast

Washington, Dec. 2S-Forecast
for the period December 80, to
Jana, inclusive: South Atlantic
and East Gulf States: Fair with
return to normal temperatures
FRANKENFIELD.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-01-02

The days are getting longer.
Mrs. j. E. Skipper and baby,
after enjoying Christmas week at
Zolfo, where they were guests of
Mr.. Shippers mother, came home
Monday.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-01-02

j. K. McClelland left this morn
ing for Lisbon to visit his mother
till Tuesday, when he will return.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-01-02

commissioner Whittier visite,
Arcadia on official business, Mon
day.
j. Z. Locklear, who is in charg,
OF a big orange grove at Fort Og
den, came home last week and en-
Joyed the holidays with his fam
lily, who are living here.
Trains continue to run on the
old time, though, by the clocks
they arrive an hour later than be.
fore. For example: the north
bound morning train now arrives
at $3.50 by the new time.
So far as this reporter could
learn, the Punta Gorda high
school was not represented at the
State Teachers Asso ciatio on,
which was in session in Gaines
vile this week.
Miss Lucy Jim Webb, a popu-
lar teacher of Fort Meade, en-
joyed the holidays here as the
guest of Col. and Mrs. j. HI. Han
cock, after which she went home
Sunday evening.
Monday morning, there was
big falling-off in the retail sales
of ice. This was caused more by
the cool weather than the advance
in price. Within the past month,
the price has been increased
twice.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Wilson, of
Palestine, Ohio, arrived on Tues
day and are occupying rooms at
Mrs. Testers, as before. They
have been coming here for a num-
Der of winters and are always Civ
en- genial welcome.
DR.. and Mrs. Boyle and their
Misses Sarah and Anna
Boyle and Lieut.. John Boyle mot
ored to Tampa on Friday and re-
turned Saturday. One of the
Tampa papers reported them as a
family of Indiana tourists seek
ing a location in Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. P. Douglas had
the pleasure of entertaining last
week their son, S. V. Douglas, /, |
noble young man who is serving
in Camp Sheridan at Montgom-
cry, Ala. He had only a short
leave Of absence and had to start
evening on his return to
camp.
Mrs. G.. D. Rhode, the accom-
plished wife of our postmaster,
has the sincere thanks of The Her
AID family for big bag full of
fine, fresh string beans picked
from her own war garden and
sent in yesterday. Such thought
ful and generous deeds on the
part of friends make life worth
living.
Clarence E. Sans, one of Wau-
'hula2s most capable and popular
young men, spent several days
lere last week mingling with his
many friends and visiting Mrs.
Sans parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jhas. w. Shaw. Mrs. Sans came
It the beginning of the week and
S still here, but expects to go
lome this evening.
W. T. Berry, 5O4 Clay street,
.ynchburg, Va, writes The Her. y
Id that the extreme cold of last i
winter killed all the quail in the
egion of Lynchburg and he {
wants to re-stock the country g
nth them. To this end, he will '
NY from one hundred to one /
thousand live quail from any c
'loridian who will catch and ship s
hem to him. Write to him and {
uote prices. I
The large residence of Mrs. d. n
Meadows, corner of Sullivan '
rect and Olympia avenue, is j
lied "to the brim" with tourists j
no have come to enjoy the eli a
ate and other attractions of this i
lace. Amongst those coming in
uring the past week are: Mr.. g
nd Mrs. J. H. Seabolt, of Louis r,
lie, Ky; Mr.. and Mrs. R. Y. Hill r,
I'd daughter, Forest, KY, and f,
r. and MrssH. P. Rowe, Metrop- h
is, Ills. Ii
Miss Hester Douglas returned =
| Christmas day from a pro- O.
aota6 yiSit m palativac opJ
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-11-21

FOR New York
! am returning to italy at once TO
complete plans for the night" he said
before leaving
y have been working for eighteen
months with the allied aircraft produc-
ton board and during that time have
aided Mr. Caproni in perfecting plans
Tor the greatest modern sirship.
II Will have a capacity II 100 psssen-
gers and its FIRST sustained blight win
rs ~ sufficient length 10 carry us across
the Atlantic
The light wni b. made within eight
months"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-11-21

confession Kirk stated that he was
awakened during the night by some
one proving about the house He
arose, dressed and found that some one
had removed the catch from the screen
door and a little later saw tho dark
form of a man In the shadow OF the
house
Getting hts revolver ne opened frc
on thc intruder who was seen 70 STUN
hIe aad fail XIX then made a search
but it failed to disclose whether lie
had hit The prowler cir not. While I'M
able t. describe the man that he shot
at KIRK ola med that it is probable
that Orenov. en Is the man
Funeral arrangements have not been
completed He YES a wife and fam
ily.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-11-21
CAPT. UGO WANTS
TO FLY FROM ITALY
llnrEeNArloNAl NEWS srRvIcEl

IINTERNATIoNAL NEWS sERVlcEl
CHICAGO Nov. 2O.-Capt- Ugo j An
nunzio. az the Royal italian artillery
and son ~ Gabrielle d'Annunzio Italys
aghung poet VIII shortly attempt an air
plane fight from his native country %
America using . 200 horsepower. eight
-neirca trirlape
capt d'Annunzo left Chicago today
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-11-21
I L TITLE BROS.
27I7 Cedar Street.
Indiana Harbor, Ind.

Wholesalers all kinds Of smoked We handle
The best region. week
menons Saturday. Nov. p, ending Saturday. Nov 29
Newark post., 1919-10-01

and patting the bottom of the pan
with it.
A handful of salt with enough vine
gar to cover it will be very effective
in shining the faucets of lavatory.
Creamed bacon is nice to serve with
baked potatoes. Fry the bacon and
pour over it white sauce made with
the fat.
Print the various uses of the house
hold brushes in large letters on their
backs.
A IA peck of ounces costs consid-
cradle this year, but careful and eco
nomical handling will make them go
further than an equal amount of any
other kind of fruit. This quantity
weighs 3 1-2 pounds and will make 2
pints Of canned ounces, 4 glasses of
marmalade and one glass of jelly.
Following is the way to prepare
them:-Wash and dry the ounces,
remove the stem and blossom, then
quarter and pare them. The quarters
are cut into slices and put in the pre-
serve kettle and covered with cold
water. Cover the kettle and bring
to boil very quickly (then the fruit
does not get tough); add four cups of
sugar and simmer or boil slowly 1
hour, removing scum as it rises. Fill
into well-sterilized jars while at boil
ing point. Two quarts or 4 pints of
delicious fruit to serve with plain or
whipped cream.
Newark post., 1919-10-01
Keep on Climbing

You can never let down the bars
when you want to become great. The
price is eternal vigilance. Even when
success is assured you must keep on
going Men who become great by
spurts usually sink into insignifcance
the same way. Besides making up
your mind that you are going to sue
ceed, you must see to it that you real
ize what's in your mind. Talking
about what you expect to do will
never bring it to pass. The uphill is
always before YOU. The only way to
reach the top is to climb. If you COM
mand the means that takes you there
1t will save you energy for other
things. Usually the energy you de-
velop through the climb will be useful
in day to come. The climb NAV tire
you, but it will also make you appre-
ciate the view.-Grit.
Newark post., 1919-10-01
How to Kill the Minister

An exchange gives the following
timely suggestions on chow to kill
the Minister"
/. Tell others that you don't
like him, but never tell him why.
If You told him why you don't like
him he might show you wherein
you were mistaken; then you would
need to apologize to him for talk
ing behind his back.
2. Criticise his sermons. Say
he's too oId-fashioned in his theo-
logy, or he's too liberal; his SER
mons are TOO long; he is too close
ly confined to his notes; he's tire
some, stupid, and montonous.
Never tell him his sermon helped
you; that might make him puffed
up.
3. Complain because he dosen't
call as often as you think he ought
to. Forget that he has several
hundred other people to call upon,
that he must prepare two sermons
each week, must marry the living
and bury the dead, and be all
things to all men on ali occasions,
that he may win some.
4. Criticise his family, especially
his wife. Say. "She takes up too
much of his time, she tries to run
the church, she is not in sympathy
with his work, she has too many
hats, she dresses too well, or not
we'll enough"
5..Go to some other church be-
cause you don't like your own min
lister, and because the other min
lister is more sensational, more
dramatic, more educated, more
orthodox, more social, and more
anything else that suits your fancy.
6. Always look for your minis
ters weakest points, never look for
his strongest qualities. To look
for his strongest qualities might
mean to be convinced that with all
his failings he has consecrated
himself to the High Calling of God
for your salvation, that he has
sacrificed a larger income for q
mere God to the end that men NAV
come to a saving knowledge of
emily. The persons who visited
There is nothing else"
Newark post., 1919-10-01
a Better Berth For Bessie

The American dairy COW, beauty
that she is and has always been, has
never made very much of a reputa-
ton in Europe until the war destroyed
SO many of the native milk producers.
Now, the American dairy COW is cross
ing the ocean pretty freely, and the
United States Department of Agri-
culture, largely for her benefit, has
revised its regulations governing the
inspection, humane handling. and safe
transport of export animals. The
regulations in the first place, were
fixed mainly for beef cartie. A dairy
cow that is to live her life out and
bear a responsible part in the up
bringing of human family requires
more careful handling than an animal
that is to be slaughtered. Conse-
quently, better arrangements have
been made for stalls, an ADEQUATE
number of attendants is stipulated,
and more careful handling in general
is required.
Newark post., 1919-10-01
WANT TO ADVANCE
INTERESTS OF TO
MATO GROWERS
Delaware Growers Asked to
Affiliate With National Board
Of Farm Organizations

Tomato growers of Delaware have
been invited to affiliate with the Nat
ional Board of Farm Organization,
with a view to having their interest
represented at Washington. Secre-
tary Lyman of the board said 1t had
been recognized that the tomato
growers of that state had not been
given the consideration to which they
are entitled by the War Department.
This, Secretary Lyman said, was
due to large extent to the fact that
there was nobody in Washington out
side of their Senators and Representa-
tives to speak for them, and these are
usually too busy to give more than
Passing attention to them. Every
other agricultural interest is repre-
sented at the capital by organiza-
tions ready 20 serve the growers. The
tomato men Of Delaware, Maryland
and other States, have however, not 50
far apparently seen the necessity for
organization right under the nose of
Congress.
1t is pointed out that growers OF
farm products in many states have re-
ceived prompt payment from the War
Dep;l .ment for the provisions sup
piled the government, but the Della
ware Gamers are still waiting for
their money, or large part of it. Of
course, the government does not deal
directly with the farmsrs, but it is
pointed out that failure promptly to
meet its obligations to the Gamers and
packers had depressed prices, and in
consequence the farmers have suffer
ed.
Newark post., 1919-10-01
Helpful Hints.

Never smooth mashed potato in the
serving dish. 1t makes it heavy and
compact Heap it lightly into the dish
Let puddings and pies cooIslightly
before putting on the meringue; if not,
the merngue will be dotted with drops
of liquid,
Overlooking will curdle milk as
well as cooking milk that has been
salted. 1t is best to add salt after the
milk has been removed from the heat.
If a custard has overlooked, pour
it into a cold bowl and beat with an
egg beater; if this will not make it
smooth, strain and use it as a custard
sauce.
To decorate cakes for children, frost
them, then dip a small brush into
melted chocolate or beaten egg yolk,
and put on the design or name de-
sired. Any coloring may be used by
adding bit of color to confectioner's
sugar and water or milk.
Use stale bread for French toast.
Beat one egg, add half cup of milk
or more, one teaspoonful of salt and
pinch of sugar. Cut the bread in
narrow strips and dip in the egg on
both sides. Fry in little hot fat.
When washing spinach, put salt in
the first water; it will save several
washings.
When creaming butter for cake, if
in hurry, add tablespoon or two of
hot water to it; the cake will mix
much quicker and it is fully as fine
grained.
When your cakes stick to the pan,
try moistening cloth in hot water
Newark post., 1919-10-01
NEWARK OPERA HOUSE
PROGRAM WEEK BEGINNING
Thursday End

Thursday End
Emmy Whelen in Bell of the Season." and the AA
chapter Of "Perils of Thunder Mountain"
Friday 3rd
NAZIMOVA in Eye for Eye" From Henrv Ea
emaeckers drama LOccident" in seven gorgeous acts
Saturday 4th
June Elvidge in "Broadway Saint" News and two
reel comedy.
Monday 9th
Madge Kennedy in leave it to Susan" A coma,
drama featuring Miss Kennedy twogun Girl among M
bad men of the Western Wilds. ~
Tuesday 7th
Fatty Arbuckle in THE COOK" A good tmore,
comedy, and Evelyn Thaw i'll MY Little Sister"
Wednesday 9Th
Elsie Ferguson in Heart of the Wilds" and News
Coming Attractions
Tues Oct 1+-Rex Beachs big outdoor story The Crimson
Gardenia'
Med' " 15--Mary Pickford in Johanna Enlists"
Thur 16-tdnond Breese in The Shooting of Ia, Mccnrn
and the first chapter of Smashing Barriers
featuring VIM. Duncan and I>4it, Tchrso
Newark post., 1919-10-01
Emphasized Value of
Home Paper

The Importance and value to the
state of the local newspapers were
emphasized in one exhibit at the
state fair at Syracuse, N. Y, rec
emily. The persons who visiaed
the exhibit were greeted by pla-
card reading: HAS your editor
doubled the subscription price and
advertising rate of his paper? If
not, he needs to-" And this dec
laration was backed up by the
statement that during the past
Tour years 125 country newspapers
went out of business in New York
Still another card pointed out
that IF the folks of the town did
halt as much for the papers as the
editor does for the town fewer
country weeklies. would 90 out of
business"
The exhibit was made bv tho
state college of agriculture at
lthaca, which explained on a MA
card that the college believes the
local newspapers are making a real
contribution to the life Of tbo;,
towns and may be ranked with the
rcnurch, the school and the home
ana farm bureau as factors in the
life of community.
Newark post., 1919-10-01
" SOLITUDE -

BY LILBURN HARDWOOD TOWNSEND
Just dull gray sea and fading sky,
And a soaring gull and his lonely cry;
Just sunset glow and the oceans roar,
AS the foamng waves fall upon its floor.
Just Whit of wind from the golden west
And CLEAN of pearls on the billow's crest;
Just low, weird song from SIRENS throat
And a speck of sail on distant boat.
Just wild wide shore and dying day,
And the ebbing tide and drifting spray;
Just the rising moon and the ev'ning star,
Ger the wreck of Hope on hidden bar.
Newark post., 1919-10-01
Ounce Jam.

The jam is made from the skins as
the ounces are pared; the skins and
cores are put into d saucepan of
water, they must be literally covered.
Put on fire and boil slowly hour with
the cover on; if the water boils away
add enough to keep to top of skins;
when they are very soft, mash thru
wire strainer, and to each cup of the
pulp add 81 cup of sugar and few
grains Of salt; boil 10 minutes, skim
ming if necessary. Put into glasses;
when cold and firm, cover with paro-
wax. The cost is very little for these
delicious sweets and takes very little
time to prepare.
Newark post., 1919-10-01
Breakfast Gems.

Mix together two cupfuls Of bran
meal, one and one-half cupfuls of
white flour, four tablespoonful of
sugar (scant), one teaspoonful of salt,
four teaspoonfuls of baking powder,
two eggs, two cupfuls of milk and two
tablespoonfuls of melted butter. Mix
together all dry ingredients, beat the
eggs and gradually add the milk to
the eggs. Stir slowly into the dry
mixture Lastly add the melted but
ter
Newark post., 1919-10-01
Creamy Cold SIaw.

Chop the cabbage in a wooden bowl,
sprinkle it with salt and cover it until
the moisture is drawn from the cab
bage. Drain it. Marinate with three
tablespoons of white or pure cider vim
egar, tossing the cabbage with silver
or wooden fork. The dressing is made
with four tablespoons Of powdered
sugar dissolved in one cup of cream.
Have everything very cold and add
the dressing just before serving the
cabbage, which may be used as a
salad Or as an accompaniment to meat
or fish course.
Newark post., 1919-10-01
For The
Homemaker's Eye
Economical Gingerbread.

One cup molasses in mixing bowl;
put two level teaspoons shortening in
to a cup, and fill cup with boiling
water; add to molasses. Sift into the
above the mixture one and one-half
cups flour, thrhe-quarters teaspoon
salt, one level teaspoon Glove or Gin
namon and nutmeg mixed together.
Grease the pan well. Bake in a mod
crate oven. Will take about thirty
five minutes.
Newark post., 1919-10-01
Resents Removal
of High School

Complaints against the removal
of the high school from Townsend
TO Middletown were read at the
meeting of the County School
Board Monday. Objection to pay
inc taxes to Middletown district,
poor train service and fear that
some of the trade would pass to
that town were the chief points at
issue.
Newark post., 1919-10-01
Dried Beef and Gravy With Variations

A half cup Of tomato and a table
spoonful Of chopped sweet pepper friz-
zled with IA pound of dried beef, and
the gravy made in the usual way.
Makes a pleasing variation of the
dried beef and gravy dish.
Newark post., 1919-10-01

The little man made his way back to
the box office "This seat number
sounds like a German submarine; it's
U-1J," he said.
"You don't want to exchange 1t
merely on that account, do you u
asked the ticket man.
"No, but l thought you might be
able to supply me with periscope to
see over that big woman sitting just
in from"
Newark post., 1919-10-01
Ounce Honey.

Wash, pare and CRATE the ounces;
to each quart Of grated ounces add
l 12 cups granulated sugar; put into
preserving kettle and boil slowly As
minutes; remove the scum, stirring
frequently. 1t must be stiff and not
separate. Fill into well-sterilized,
wide-mouthed bottles, cover with par
owaX and paste paper over top.
Newark post., 1919-10-01
Prizes For Carriers Who
Sell War SAVINGS St,n,.

The Third Federal Reserve Distr,
is offering first, second and tbi,,
prizes to the Rural Carriers Who saH %
the most War Savings Stamps.
The first prize is gold finish a.
second oxidized silver and the third y
copper, these prizes will be given b,
the Rural Carrier selling the NM,
stamps each month in their county,
Newark post., 1919-10-01
Locally Known Young
People Mar,

Miss Ruth Lister and Edward Pa,y y
nett, both of Wilmington, were m.1 ,'
ried on Saturday, September % 'I, \,
the parsonage of St. Paups NJ T
Church. Mrs. H. A. jackson sisto, = !.
the bride, was matron of honor s,s
Mr.. jackson was best man. %e V
bride wore a brown tailored suit ,ns '
wore a corsage bouquet of roses Vt"
The bride is a frequent visito, :;
Newark and the groom is a BROTH. :.
of Mrs. William D. Dean, Of this +on '
Newark post., 1919-10-01
To Keep Lettuce Crisp.

A sure way to keep lettuce crisp
when not taking ice is to wash lettuce
under running water to remove dust.
then put in a colander, then rinse out
a piece Of cheese cloth in cold water
and lay right over lettuce, put in a
cool place and it will keep crisp for
two to four days.