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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-02-27
Substitute for State Division

Inc HeralU mas ulScOVeTtQ
perfectly feasible and very salts
factory substitute for state divis-
ion, but, before giving it, it wishes
to recall the fact that it was this
discoverer, the writer hereof, who
was the first man to propose that
Florida be divided into two states.
That was in the arly y'80's, and
the proposition at the time at
tracted considerable @attention. 1t
remained in quiescence until a
few years ago, when Mayor G. b.
Welles of Plant City, in an able
communication to the press, re-
vived the subject. Very recently,
the matter has come up again
with Hon. Geo. G. Matthews of
Fort Lauderdale, taking the lead
IN the discussion.
1t now appears that a majority
of the newspapers and people a
gree that the state ought to be d.
vided; but, instead of seeking and
proposing ways and means to that
end, some of the ablest newspa-
pers contend that the scheme is
impracticable, because there is no
provision for it in either the state
or the federal constitution. We
might ask the threadbare ques-
ton, 'aWhat is the constitution
between friends" but "scrap of
paper2" but it is enough to as
sert positively that, if the people
had really resolved a few years
ago to divide the state, they could
have done it. Now, the Republi-
cans won't let them.
Well, here is what can BIO done,
and it is the next best thing:
Cede West Florida to Alabama
and Middle Florida to Georgia.
The legislature can do it, provided
Alabama and Georgia are willing
and will pay a good price. They
heed not pay cash, but give us
thirty-year five per cent bonds
upon which we can raise money to
construct another capitol and 9TH
er necessary state buildings and
build brick roads over the PENN
sula.
We should say that Alabama
ought to give ten million dollars
for the territory west of the Apa-
lachicola river, especially as that
would give Alabama three times
as much Gulf coast as she now has.
And Georgia could easily pay
twelve or fifteen million dollars
for the territory between the Apa-
lachicola and the Suwannee. This
would give her a long slip of Gulf
coast, which would be of immense
value to her.
Y The legislature should appoint
a commission to lay the PROPOSE
ton before the two states named
and, in case of acceptance, refer
the t matter back to the legislature
for ratification.
The only objection that, we see
to the scheme is the fact that its
accomplishment would precipitate
a fight for the capital between
jacksonville, St. Augustine, O.
GALA. Orlando, Kissimmee, Bald |
win, Lakeland, Brownville, Cocoa
and seventeen or twelve other as
piring cities, but we believe the
state has encountered troubles
as bad and has survived them.
--W.S.S.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-02-27

ed for $6O,OO0.OO. An extra bur-
den carried by the town is an in
debtedness Of over $15, 100000 for
paving.
Many other towns in South
Florida are in a similar predica-
ment. All are heavily in debt
for public improvements and
something ought to be done by
the legislature for the relief Of
the taxpayers of these towns and
the counties in which they are To-
Gated. BY relief, we do not mean
an appropriation to help them pay
their debts, but we do mean that
the state and county tax rate
should be reduced, as it can be
done with perfect safety to the
public business.
Unnecessary offices should be
abolished and extravagant salar-
les should be reduced. The gov
ernor's salary should be cut from
100000 a year to 100000. and
that of every one of his so-called
cabinet members should be re-
duced from $s,60000 a year to
$2,50000. From there, go on
down the list Of officials and re-
duce every salary that is too
large for the duties performed.
Abolish every unnecessary Of
fee, commission and court. There
are several courts in the state that
are wholly unnecessary. We have
several unnecessary inspectors of
various kinds. For example, there
are three food, feed and fertilizer
inspectors, whereas only two are
needed.
!. 1t is the sacred duty Of the leg
islature to lop off every needless
expense; and, if that body will
only do this and thereby take
some of the burden off the tax
payers, it will earn the gratitude
of the people as no other legisla-
ture has ever done.
And the county commissioners
OF the various counties ought to
make economy their watch-word
and do all in their power to bring
the tax rate down to a figure that
will not be so extremely burden
some as it is now.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-02-27

pers, The Herald unintentiopally
omitted the Jacksonville Metropo-
lis, which undoubtedly belongs in
the list. 1t claims to be "Flori-
da's greatest newspaper" a chal-
lenge which we have not seen ac-
cepted. At any rate, it is a splen-
did paper and is doing noble work
for Florida.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-02-27
MSS

Winter Haven Chief Father
Jordan of the Punta Gorda Her
aid advises Senator Fletcher to
look after his political fences and
build them Gloss high, bull,
strong, pig tight and proof a..
gainst the agility of Cats" Pref
ty good for the Senior Senator
from the Flowcry Paradise.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-02-27

Some of the Florida Democratic
newspapers, notably the Tampa
Tribune, are urging the Republi-
cans to nominate William III. Taft
for president. The Republicans,
no doubt, need advice, but will
they take it from Democratsq
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-02-27

The Times Union very sensibly
argues that music teachers should
be licensed; that, before being
permitted to teach, they should
be required to stand an examina-
ton to prove their ability, just as
is required of teachers in our pub
lie schools. The suggestion is ex-
cellent and The Herald cordially
endorses it.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-02-27
--------W.S.S.-

The papers are demanding a re-
organization of the Democratic
party in Florida. The Times-Union
and the Tampa Tribune are en-
phatically in favor of it, and SO is
The Herald. Unless the PROPOSE
ton is carried out, the state may
go Republican in 1920, in which
event The Herald would have no
tears to shed. The Republicans
cannot make matters any worse
than they are now.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-02-27

In giving a list recently of
Florida's greatest daily newspa,
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-02-27

desiring THE HERALD dis
writing on date of expiration, other
wise it will be continued at the regular
rate of subscription until notice to stop
is received
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-02-27

rates-Display, run of paper,
matter to be set. 20 cents per single
column inch each insertion: preferred
position 10 to 20 per cent, Island" POI
sition 80 1-3 per cent. additional. Loc-
al notices 10 cents per line, six words
counting line Classified advertising
cents per line of six words. Legal
Advertising at legal rates.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-31
GIVE ". S. S.
FOR CHRISTMAS
IS j. S. APPEAL
Governor Calkins Urges Gov.
eminent Securities for Pres
ents Instead of Luxuries

Governor John U. Calkins Of the
San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank
has written letter to all banks and
trust companies in the Twelfth Fed
eral Reserve District urging them to
promote, wherever possible, the sale
of War Savings Stamps and Treasury
Savings Certificates for Christmas
presents this year.
The increased demand for these
Government securities, the Treasury
Savings Certificates being similar to
War Savings Stamps in denominations
of 500 and $1,000, is apparent from
the fact that the Federal Reserve
Bank supplied 100000 worth of
Treasury Savings Certificates to eigh-
teen banks in the district on Novem-
Der 20, which is the largest amount
sold in one day since the close of the
var. On the face OF the demand OF
these eighteen banks and the in
creased call for the securities from
all postoffices throughout the Twelfth
Federal Reserve District, it would
seem that the Governments holiday
slogan, Give War Savings Stamp
or Treasury Savings Certificate for
Christmas" Is being followed out,
and the Government is hoping that by
giving War Savings Stamps and
Treasury Savings Certificates for
Christmas gifts the district will close
ly approximate its War Savings quota
for the year.
A portion Of Governor Calkins' let
ter follows:
THE Christmas holidays are al
most upon us. Everything points to
tremendous outlay of money in the
purchase Of holiday gifts, the greater
portion of which think I am safe in
saying will be luxuries. The present
situation demands not that more
money be spent in the purchase of
luxnries,s but that we curtail as much
as possible, with the consequent bene-
fetal contraction of credit
Therefore, l appeal to you as
fellow banker to do everything within
your power to stimulate the purchase
and giving OF War Savings Stamps
and Treasury Savings Certificates as
Christmas presents in place of the US
ual needless and expensive gifts 1t
seems to me that the responsibility of
leading mems minds along the ways
Of thrift and simple living rests to =
great extent upon the bankers of the
country and in asking you to push
he sales of Treasury securities during
the Christmas holidays, I am asking
you only to take advantage of an OPP
portunity to meet this responsibility"
In addition, Christmas posters car
Tying an appeal to give War Savings |
Stamps and Treasury Savings Certiff-
yates for Christmas presents will be
distributed throughout the Twelfth I
Federal Reserve District. and all
banks have been asked to include
similar appeal in their advertising
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-31
CLINTON GRANGE INSTALLS
COMPLETE LIST OF OFFICERS


Last Saturday night was Grange
night. The following officers were
installed y the past master, Fred
D. L. Procunier, Overseer; Mrs.
Procunier, lecturer; Warren Haynes,
Steward; Carl Markowski, Assistant
Steward; Mrs. w. H. Wolfe, Chaplin;
Mrs. F. Markowski, Treasurer;
Gladys Benedict, Secretary; B. S.
Leonard, Gate Keeper; Mable Adams,
Ceres; Edna Wood, Pomona; Ruth
Haynes, Flora; Mrs. Leonard, Lady
Steward. Trustees are F. Marowshi,
W. H. Wolfe and D. L. Procunier. The
Grange gives a masquerade dance
January 10th.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Johnson and Mr..
and Mrs. Alert Weber were Sunday
guests at the E. O. Thompson home.
Miss Edith Benedict of Cheney
spent her vacation with her parents,
MIR. and Mrs. W. Benedict.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Haynes and
daughter, Maxine, spent the holidays
with Mrs. Haynes parents, who live
in Portland.
Harry March left last week for
Elk River where he will work in the
woods.
Ruth Haynes is spending her vaca-
ton with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. L. Haynes.
"Bill' Mennett and wife were
chiyeried Monday evening.
w. Benedict was operated on for
appendicitis Tuesday morning at
Gritman's hospital
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-31

tor stand on the other side. 1t is best
to hang the sheet in 4 doorway 80 the
light by which the shadows are made
can be confined to tho screen, because
the room in which the audience arc
seated must be dark. BY hanging =
dark cloth over the upper and lower
portions of the doorway tho area Of
the picture screen can be reduced to
Just the size necessary, and tho COW
cred lower portion will conceal the
shadow of the boy performers body
Gig. -. The light for projecting
shadows must be placed about Ave
feet in back of the screen.
Figs and show a rabbit shadow.
and how the hands are held to pro-
duce it. Interlock your little fingers.
then slide the back OF your left hand
over on to the back OF your right
hand. Form tho nose and head by
doubling back tho first finger of the
left hand, and the ears by extending
the second and third fingers, and ex-
tend the thumb and first three fingers
OF the right hand for the feet. BY
wiggling the first finger the rabbit
can be made to nibble
Tho alligator shadow Gig. 81 II q
one-hand shadow made with the aid Of
two pieces Of cardboard notched along
their edges to form teeth Gig. ~.
Fig. shows how the teeth are hold
between the extended fingers. and how
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-31
SHIPYARD STRIKERS
OWN $7,20O,000
u. S. SECURITIES
Liberty Bonds and War Saw
ings Stamps Help Support
Idle Workers

One Of the reasons the striking
shipyard workers in seven plants
around San Francisco bay have been
able to hold out for their demand of
eight cents an hour increase is that
collectively they own more than ST.
100000 worth of Liberty Bonds and
about 100000 in War Savings
Stamps. THE Liberty Bond and War
Savings Stamps holdings of our men
nave certainly stood us in good
stead" said Frank Miller, secretary
Of the San Francisco Iron Trades
Council when we win our demand
| am going to re commend that the
men save that eight cent an hour in
crease and invest it weekly with the
Government in War Savings Stamps
They provide an ideal way for the
workingman to save"
G. A. Farnsworth, associate direc-
tor of the War Loan Organization for
the Twelfth Federal Reserve District,
said: Secretary Miller's figures on
the Liberty Bond holdings and their
investment in War Savings are con-
sentative and there is no doubt that
they have aided greatly In enabling
the men to support themselves while
on strike. The men can borrow the
face value of their Liberty Bonds
without sacrificing the bonds and
they can cash in their War Savings
Stamps"
The Governments War Savings
Stamp Is the working mans weapon
against a hand-to-mouth existence. 1t
helps him get ahead.
A IS Christmas present for $4.23-
= War Savings Stamp.
Give him War Savings Stamp for
IS present for $4.23.
Any bank or postoff. ce will sell
you IS Christmas present for $4.23
"a United States War Savings Stamp.
A Seattle labor leader buys War
DavinSS Stamps because" ~ says,
~ intsrsst On tAam VA cGDoe ~ |
~ 4l1 havo T. - vlGnevoe
Nv a&ythine.s
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-31
Holiday Fun
With Shadows for
Youngsters
s~~~~~s>
By A. NEELY HALL


Every boy likes to give home en-
tertainments, and probably the best
time Of the year is right now during
the holidays when grandmother and
grandfather have come to visit, and
an appreciative audience is at hand.
There are SO many things for boy
to do during this vacation, however,
that there is little time to prepare an
entertainment, so ! shall show you
how to give shadow exhibition as
this can be arranged in a short time.
1t requires only few minutes to
get the knack of shadow making, and
after you have tried out the forms
in the accompanying Illustrations you
will find it easy to devise others.
The shadows must be cast upon =
sheet, and the audience must be seat
ed on one side Of this. and the opera
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-31
PAIN, PAIN PAIN,
STOP NEURALGIA
Rub Nerve Torture, Pain and ALL
Misery Right Out With "St.
Jacobs Liniment"

You are to be pitied-but remem-
Der that neuralgia torture and pain
is the easiest thing in the world to
stop. Please don't continue to suffer;
it's so needless. Get from your drug
gist the small trial bottle of "St.
Jacobs Liniment"; pour a little in
your hand and gently rub the "ten-
der nerve" or sore spot, and instantly
yes, immediately pain, ache
soreness is gone.
St. Jacobs Liniment conquers pain
it is perfectly harmless and desn't
burn or discolor the skin. Nothing
else gives relief so quickly. 1t never
fails to stop neuralgia pain instantly,
whether in the face, head or any part
of the body. Don't suffer.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-31
Ants Eat Courthouse.

Constantine, Mich.-Ravenous ants
have eaten their way through prac-
tically all the baseboards In the cellar
OF the courthouse at Centerville, St
Joseph county. Sashes and doors have
also been destroyed Workmen are re-
placing the timber. where possible,
with concrete. The ants do not break
through varnish and do not frequent
the building proper. They are about
. quarter Of an inch long with black
bodies and white heads
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-31

the alligator's eye is formed by light
passing through an opening between
the first and second fingers. With
your free hand give the alligator
things to eat. His eating will greatly
amuse your audience. With modifica-
lions, snakes head can be formed
with your arm extended for its body.
Fig. shows a VOLTS head, and Fig.
donkey's. Both are formed by
placing the palms Of the hands to-
gether, with thumbs up for ears, tho
first fingers drawn in for the fore
head, and the little fingers dropped
for, the lower jaw. These shadows
are a good example OF how different
figures are produced by extending or
bending the fingers.
The ducks head Gig. y is a simple
one-hand shadow. BY dropping and
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-31

ly keep up and / had dizzy spells and
felt drowsy. AS Doan's Kidney Pills
had been used in the family with good
results, | took some and they soon
cured me. i don't have any kidney
trouble now"
Price so cents at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Bailey had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-31

and only wish that l had known of its
merits years ago." writes Mrs. Clay
Fry, Ferguson Station, Mo. u give 1t
to my children when they show the
slightest symptoms of being croupy,
and when l have cough or cold
on the lungs a very few doses will re-
lieve me, and by taking it for a lew
days soon get rid of the cold"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-31

A Seattle labor leader buys War
eAvineS Stamps because" - says,
~ interest On tAem wa cGDse ~
~ 4q1 havs = - VlSnsvor I
w aSy{iine.-
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-31
BRACE UP.

Do YOU feel old efore your time
Is your back bent and stiff? Do you
suffer urinary disorders? Don't de-
spair-profit by Moscow experiences
Moscow people recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills. Here's Moscow res
ident's statement.
Mrs- r. r. Bailey, LAG N. Asbury
St, says: There is nothing better
for kidney trouble than Doan's Kid
ney pills. have. great faith in them
because / received good results when
took them. When l lived back East
1 suffered with my kidneys and my
back was always weak and lame. Ny
back ached so at times, could hard
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-31
More Divorces This Year.

Six more divorces were granted in
1919 than in 1918 In the year just
closed there were 26 divorces grant
ed the district court as compared
with 20. in 1918.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-31

raising the little finger the duck ap-
pears to open and close its bill. 1t can
be made to snap 1t hies very naturally.
Santa Claus profile Gig. 81 r.
Quires : cardboard hat Gig. -. The
nrst finger forms the nose. tho second
and third fingers tho lips, and pieco
Of cotton held between the third ~
fourth hnsers makes the whiskezs,
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-31
Notice.

Members of Idaho Lodge, No. /,
Knights of Pythias are requested to
meet at K. of P. hall Friday at l
p. m. to attend the funeral of Brother
Ernest Randall
(Signed) C. V. SCHRACK,
80, K of r. & S.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-31
Splendid Cough Medicine.

"As I feel that every family should
know what a splendid medicine Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is | am only
too pleased to relate my experience
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-21

Morse explains, the management
Las a heart"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-21
SURVEY BEGUN TO
FIND PLACES FOR
DISABLED HEROES

Returning soldiers who are blind
or manned will know exactly how
many positions there are in the
country which they can fill after
the Red Cross institute for the
blind finishes its countrywide sur
vey of all the industries in the
United States, according to A. B.
Segur, chief industrial engineer of
the Red Cross, who, with w. z.
Coates, an industrial engineer,
has started surveying Armour &
Co.'S plant at the Chicago stock
yards. The industry. according to
Segur, is the first of the large in
dustries all over the country to be
surveyed.
Each industry" segur declar-
ed, has been classified and placed
in groups by the Red Cross and a
representative, one with the larg-
est and best equipment, has been
chosen to be surveyed. Armour &
Co. have been chosen to represent
the packing industry, and Mr..
Coates is already at work routing
and charting the various kinds Of
work in the plant This routing
and charttng OF each Job includes
n Job analysis OF every phase Of
the packing plant activity which
starts with the driving of the an
finals to slaughter and finishes with
the meat all prepared for sale.
When completed the charts will
show exactly how many blind and
manned soldiers can be used in the
different industries of the country,
as the survey will be the same in
all industries"
"The survey" Mr. Segur contin-
ued, will determine the proper
course to pursue in the training of
not only the military blind, but in
will help solve the largest
social problems OF the country by
finding employment for persons
or incapacitated through
industrial accidents"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-21
FRIDAY--THE ROCK ISL AND ARGUs-FEBRUARY 81 1919

ments for movement by express
is making itself felt. The appear
anca of express matter being han
died through the city terminals has
greatly improved.
Particular emphasis during the
meetings was aid upon the i'm
mense number of shipments which
must be turned over to no mark
bureaus, because all means OF
Identification have been lost as the
result of a single tag being torn off
or the wrapping being insecure.
This evil was attributed largely to
the Door quality of paper and Irvine
used by some shipping depart
meuts, as well as to carelessness
in addressing packages.
1t was pointed out that the no
mark bureaus of the company re-
ceive on the average of about
twenty-five shipments monthly
from this city. Despite constant
effort to discover some means of
setting these shipments on the
right track, only a small percent
age can be recovered. This brings
about a great deal of dissatisfaction
between the shipper and the con-
signee. to say nothing of the time
and trouble involved in filing a
claim.
Never before in the history of
transportation, F. W. Black declar-
ed, has there been such a deter