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The Pensacola journal., 1919-11-02

near Tampa Bay. Having resolved on
a westerly course he ordered his fleet
to sail along the coast, while he, by a
rather circuitous march, would ad-
vance in the same direction. This
parting was destined to be final and
fatal. He reached the gulf somewhere
in the neighborhood of st. Marks with
his command, wasted and diminished
by toll, battle and disease, and his
dreams of riches and dominion rlidely
dispelled. No tidings of the fleet from
which he had so mcklessly parted
being obtainable and despair over
taking the party, they set to work
constructing the fleet of five vessels
previously referred to. on Santa Rosa
island, and with motley sails which
we have seen off Santa Rosa island.
they set sail for Mexico, which was
never reached.
Navarez found grave in the NAV
of the sea, as did most of the remnant
of his followers. as only four reached
Mexico. One OF the survivors was
Cabe Co de Vaca, the treasurer and
historian of the expedition. Twelve
years elapsed after Navarez discovered
Pensacola Bay before the harbor was
shadowed by the white mans sails.
In January. 1540, capitano Maldonado,
who was commander of the fleet which
brought Fernando de Soto to the
Florida coast. entered the harbor, gave
1t a careful examination and bestowed
upon il the name of Puerta de Anchusi.
Thus ended a voyage westward made
in search Of a good harbor, under the
orders of DeSoto. who was at this,
time somewhere on,the coast of Flor
ida west of the Apa1achee.
Having returned to Desoto. NAL
donado made a faakble report. the
first official reporf ne advantages
of Puerta de Anchusi and DeSoto de-
ter1Rined to make 1t hislbase of supply.
he accordingly ordered -MaIdonado to
proceed to Havana, and after procuring
the required assistance to sail for
Puerta de Anchusi, where he himself
intended going and await the return
OF Maldonado before venturing into
the interior, prudent resolve sug-
gested possibly by the sight of the
The Pensacola journal., 1919-11-02
BUY CAREFULLY

Successful merchants and dealers. men who are
accustomed looking the future and forecasting
conditions offering their hearty support to the
government campaign for thrift method of re-
ducing the cost of living. These business men are
urging their customers to buy carefully and only
what they need and practicfng and advising a
similar care restraint ia their own buying ac-
cording to the ports OF Silas w. Davis, government
director, savings division OF the Treasury Depart
ment in the Sixth Federal Reserve district
Merchants building for the future declare that
superb indifference OF some Americans to price
is bound react the disadvantage OF the dealer
eventually. The men doing the most successful
trade today, they say. those with sympathetic
understanding of conditions and eagerness to
cooperate In thrift. For the thrifty the best
worthwhile customers They have more to spend In
the end they and do pay cash.
Such men encourage the search for bargains and
provide such bargains their own counters. a
prominent newspaper in commenting on this policy
OF the merchants says editorially: There are bar
gains to be had in every wanted line every day in
this city II the thrifty buyers to hunt them.
the average consumer will but take the same fore
thought his purchases that the big wholesalers
and retailers do over theirs-finding the best and
fairest market-r 70 fteerintg will soon fade away
from lack Of noun 1ment"
A. NJ Daily president OF the National Canned
Foods Dried Fruits Brokers' Association in q
recent letter said
Il question whether there ever time in this
country when there less real distress. The only
known distress is the inability satisfy the
travagant tastes and desires of the times Ask any
butcher who is taking the most expensive cuts OF
beef ana he will almost invariably tell you such
sales are being made those who should be exer-
csing strict economy
william Fellows Morgan. president of the Mer-
chants Association Of New York. not only is a
vholehearted exponent of thrift and saving but OF
saving by Of investment In government saw
ings securities. In statement just issued, Mr.
Morgan urged all to place part of their savings
in War SavinsX Stamps and Treasury Certificates.
a method OF supporting the nation through the
critical period OF the reconstruction
The Pensacola journal., 1919-11-02
PoRTABLE'HoUsEs FOR FRANCE

Two thousand standardized, ready -to-erect houses
are be prodpe1G according to contract. in Jack
sonville for the French government, which will use
them housing homeless in devastated regions OF
France. Already standardized houses twenty two
feet square with three each are being pro-
duced in Jacksonville but the rate Of production is
to be greatly increased Macarthur Brothers Com
pany of New York, who will manufacture these
houses are completing mill at the yards of
the Putnam Lumber Company and win begin opera
ton of 1t In few days
s Two thousand houses must be delivered in France
by january /. which means that houses at the rate
OF $50 to 2QQDer day. 600 to 500 month, must
be turned 66t. finish the job In time to comply
with the provisions of contract.
All nails. window weights, windows and doors,
with every bolt necessary to go with these
houses are now Jacksonville awaiting completion
of the cutting of lumber. when they will for
ward France
The first contract will require 100000 feet of
lumber. 1t will take about three ships Of 5000
tons each to carry the material to France. 1t has
been announced that the cargo space has been con-
for and in short time 1t is expected to get
the first cargo away from that port.
If the first contract OF 1000 houses satfs
factory. and the houses delivered contract
tirae. probable that this firm will receive fur
ther contracts for many thousands more OF these
standard houses.
The Pensacola journal., 1919-11-02
WaH Mason Daily Poem
FORGET IT

Forget the grief of yesterday; he is the greatest
bore I know who buttonholes his way. to
talk about some bygone Forget the grudge
you've held long against the gent who lives
next door; it's doubtless true you're In wrong
his heads entitled to be Forget the chances
you have missed. forget the hopes that proved q
frost: there always is chance, wist. as good as
any you have lost Forget your princely pedigree,
forget the blue blood In your veins: get where
common mortals be. and match with theirs your
stately brains Forget the grandeur of the past
If you're reduced low estate: get down to tacxs
and hustle fast. and keep your winning smile on
straight. Forget the dark. unpleasant things: we
all have troubles of own; love the lad who
smiles and sings-detest the who sheds groan.
Forget the ailments you have had. the mumps the
glanders and the gout: forget the truss and liver
pad. and talk of tractors, tripe and trout. For
get all weary things that bore. that keep men
yawning you spiel; spring gadness when you
have the floor and tell how dad-biamed good you
feel.-copyright by George Matthew Adams.
The Pensacola journal., 1919-11-02
Sky Is the Limit for GraceviIIe

Saturday the price of both cotton and peanuts
took flyer and the was bringing 34c per
pound while white Spanish peanuts going at
$40 per ton with bunch. and runner peanuts
bringing up the at s125 per ton. These prices
caused the farmers to turn loose their products
In a hurry and this town busy scene all day
The First National Bank the center of at-
traction for most Of them and in the aggregate
$105,oo0 handled by that financial Institution
during the course OF the day, $4,000 and little
more We're in the shape of deposits.
Gracevi1le is not the biggest town In West Flor
ida in point of population but It filled
wires who believe in giving the farmer every cent
for his products the market will ana its rep
utation along these lines is known far and wide
Graceville News
The Pensacola journal., 1919-11-02
Florida Suffrage Convention Me. in Tampa

Florida Suffrage Convention Met in Tampa
Tampa will be by having In its midst
this week the Florida Equal Suffrage League,
sixth annual session, for two days.
So definite for the ratification by
this in 1921 is concerned, there time
range campaign which WILL in all probability,
meet with the success they have been pleading for
viii have the pleasure of holding ratification jolli
fication because of the approval by sufficient
number OF states before the presidential election
next fall. we seriously doubt.
The Tribune taken and maintained the posi-
tion that the suffrage right a matter state
decision and therefore should be given denied
by each state as it saw fit. convinced
best for It.
We have never any reason why the Florida
legislature should withhold the ballot from our
women who want it. We believe it is the part of
right. wisdom and policy, to give it The Tribune
went far, when the last legislature session
express the opinion that the federal congress
having the matter before the states legisla-
ture should ratify. II 1t could be legally done
It is not to be doubted that the convention to be
held in this city Thursday Friday of this week
win present many just and conclusive reasons why
women should have the baHot-an Of which we
frankly admit and agree in advance. They do
not have to convince It's the other fellow who
won't see strong light held before his facA--Tana-
pa Tribune.
The Pensacola journal., 1919-11-02
Mr.Ford Should Visit PensacoI.

Fort Myers will be glad to welcome Henry Ford.
iHanuIacturer and publisher, the occasion of his
WISH 10 MS winter home here during the coming
season. Mr. Ford's plans visit here being indi-
Gated in letter from his secretary to the Fort
Myers Board of Trade answer to an inquiry sent
recentiy Fort Myers is proud to claim Mr.. Ford
as one OF its winter residents and hopes he win
decide to spend more time here than on former
occasions-Fort Myers Press
The Pensacola journal., 1919-11-02
Pensacola Is AIreday Banded Together

Members of the Florida Centennial Exposition
Commission postponed final action on selecting a
city in which to this exposition until next
week, in order that they might be furnished with
figures showing the approximate Of producing
the exposition This action shows that the COM
mssoners going about their task with full
realization of the importance of their position.
They realizet that exposition of this character
a tremendous undertaking can only succeed
through the fullest cooperation, not only In the
city where 1t is produced but throughout the
& They also realize that the city presents the
exposition will undertake a task Of magnificent
proportions and must be assured that the city to
which 1T is awarded is able to carry through what
it undertakes.
Members of this commission are substantial bust
ness and professional They going slow
because theirs is task that calls for mature de-
liberation and definite assurances
Jacksonville showed that the substantial business
interests of the city behind the exposition pro-
ject. Now Jacksonville must continue it's efforts
in this direction, must "get together 1t has
never gotten together before, and must every
atom of local energy and enthusiasm make sue
cess of the exposition if it is awarded this city
The opportunity presented is magnificent. And
the task is Herculean Jacksonville is equal it,
but the entire city must be behind the project
Jacksonville Metropolis
The Pensacola journal., 1919-11-02
MAKE THE MosT OF oPPoR-
TtINtTX

Editor The Pensacola Journal:
Every man, woman and child should
belong to the booster clan for Pensa-
cola. The Centennial belongs to Pen
sacola by every right First, by the
right of Inheritance, the law that
the oldest child snherits from the
parents the birthright preference
holds good. Pensacola is the oldest
by four years of any city in the United
States, she possesses all the funda-
mental requirements for such great
undertaking. plenty of land and room
to construct all the large buildings
necessary for such an undertaking.
The finest, largest and safest har-
Dor in the United States (Pensacola
Bay) is accessible at all times, with
perfect safety. The entire fleet of
the United States navy, both large and
small, can be modified in front of
our city, and can be handled and
manoeuvred, giving to. the spectators
a wonderful and unparalleled panor-
annie view of our inpregnable naval
force, which would be an eye opener.
not alone for every American citizen,
but to all visitors the world over.
A climate unsurpassed. possessing
the three great fundamental elements
required for perfect health-pure air
and purest drinking water jim the
world, bounded by the most beautiful
natural surroundings, high rolling
country. no low, marshy land. or
swamps, hills and bluffs studded
with the majestic low leaf yellow pine.
and the great evergreen, live, and water
oak.
The gulf and adjacent bays and bay
Gus furnish the finest fish, and the
best and cleanest oysters in the Uni
ted States are taken from their waters
unpolluted by any sewerage or seep-
age, the oyster beds being constantly
washed by clean tide. For these vari-
GUS reasons, and last, but not least.
Pensacola is entitled to the exposition
by reason of the following undfs-
puted historical facts:
The discovery OF Pensacola Bay by
Panjelo de Narvarez, the visits of
Afaldonado. captain of the fleet of
fernando DeSoto- On one of the early
days of October. 1927, there could be
seen coasting westward and landing
on the south shore of Santo Rose
island five small, rudely constructed
vessels. having for sails a grotesque
patchwork of assorted wearing ap-
parel- The fleet was the first effort
at naval construction within the pres
ent limits of the United States 1t was
built of long leaf yellow pine cauiked
with palmetto fibre and pitch. Horse
names and tails furnished the cordage
and the hides were used for water
vessels. The freitage consisted of two
hundred and forty human bodies
wasted by fatigue and exposures and
as many hearts heavy and rocked with
disappointment This fleet was com
manded by His ExcelIency. Panjelo de
Narvaro, captain general. and AdeI-
antado de Florida. These We're the
first white men to make footprints on
the shores of Pensacola Bay and to
look out upon its waters.
April 1928. Narvarez sailed from
Spain for the Florida coast with =
fleet OF five vessels. land force con-
sisting OF men at arms and cavalry.
and with his supplies he landed at or
The Pensacola journal., 1919-11-02

Why Waste More Timer
Senator McCumber takes the position that the
league of nations is not war-making machine,
nothing of the nature of arbitration
board about either the council the assembly, and
that 1t can only investigate certain things which
properly come before It and make recommendations.
Another argument in favor Of the "mere debating
society" talk we've heard before But why waste
any time with IL that's an It is to be?Fort Myers
Press.
The Pensacola journal., 1919-11-02
Florida Press Opinion,
That's The Way We Look Il Il.

Iinisn Tor the Victory Centennial in honor OF the
purchase OF the territory Of Florida Here's
hoping Pensacola gets it. Jacksonville has had
enough It's time the western part of the state
The Pensacola journal., 1919-11-02
Judge Gary Commended For His Attitude

Inc labor representatives at the Industrial con-
ference want the steel strike arbitrated. That is
Wnar MI wilson wanted when he proposed the
conference But the labor crowd thought it was in
the saddle and brought the strike. Nv it is
losing the strike and wants to arbitrate We hope
Judge Gary will stick to his guns and refuse any
CONCESSIONS AT present he is standing the
rights of every American citizen who doesn't want
to be ordered about by a bolshevist-Ocala STAR
The Pensacola journal., 1919-11-02
The Fishing Fleet Increasing at Sc. Andrew.

me Fishing Fleet Increasing at ST. Andrews
In the news columns of The News today will be
round mention of two vessels for the local
fishing fleet, one already here. and another one
en- route from Boston.
To the unintiated a vessel or two more or less,
means little. But to- those who acquainted
with what our fisheries mean to the town In dol
lars and cents, it means much. These new boats,
larger than any heretofore operating of ST.
Andrews. will each give employment to least ten
men who will make their homes here and spend
their money with local merchants. The vessels will
buy their groceries from local stores, and
at the local ice plant When their engines need
repairs, local workmen will do the work and the
money for that item will be circulated in town.
And there are small items of cordage and ship
Bay News.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-21
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP
OF ALL RADIO STATIONS

Washington. Jan. 19.-United States
navy delegates expect that the inter-
allied communication conference to
meet in Paris January 26. will recon-
mend government ownership OF all
high power radio stations. according to
statement issued by the navy depart
ment today. Other questions to be
taken up will make for the safety OF
the seas: International regulations on
wave lengths: special calls, etc. will
be adopted. United States delegates
will inpsect what will be the most pow
erful radio station in the world now
being constructed at Bordeaux. France,
by the United States navy. and which
viii be called the Lafayette station.
Reports to be made by the confer
ence will shSw thnt the navy IL ham
ding commercial trans-Pacific mes
sages 1t rates approximately IS per
cent less than cable charges It II be-
lieyed that tho reports will bring
about confederation or public owner
aAlA ~ - wCsldss ansaeaiar aassasa.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-21
NEED FOR FARM LABOR
TO Be GREAT IN 1919
Department of Agriculture Plans
Further Efforts TO supply Help
in Harvesting Crops.

Washington, Jan, 2o.--Even if
peace treaties should be formally
executed before the next harvest
United States will not automatically
return in 1919 to pre-war conditions.
Therefore, the United States depart
ment of agriculture is planning farm
labor activities for 1919.
Officials of the department suggest
that the farm labor situation in 1919
may be quite as serious as that of
1918. A large part OF our army may
remain in Europe throughout the
year.
The area OF winter wheat sown in
the fall of 1918 is estimated by the
department OF agriculture at 49,027.-
900 acres, which is 1879 pen cent more
than the revised estimated hrea sown
in the fall of 1917.
The winter wheat acreage speaks a
volume In regard TO the need for farm
helm. Three or four men will be
needed to harvest what one man has
planted-and there has been no claim
that there was surplus Of labor for
the planting operations.
The department of agriculture
plans to maintain its organization
that aided in supplying farm labor in
1918. 1t will aim to tap every source
OF emergency nefp--NfeH, women ana
girls from the cities the Boys Work.
ing Reserve and other organizations
of that sort.
The main effort OF the department..
however. il to be ceNAered on placing
men permanently aAS6&ipers on the
farms. Permanent labor, employed
the year around under good living
conditions and at fair wages, is be-
lieved to be one of the prime needs
on literally millions Of American
farms.
Many soldiers and men who have
lelt the farms for war industries
and figures show that was industries
took more men from the farms than
were given to the army--are expect
ed to return to the farms II they are
offered permanent and profitable EN-
ployment.
What is the farmers part in max
ing farm labor permanent? In the
first place, department officials be-
lieve. every farm that has an idle
period during q part of the year
should SO Ylan its operations that
there will be work through every
season. Cops can ber rotated. live
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-21


stock fed, dairying pursued and poul-
try produced. These activities, added
to grain production, will solve the
problem in many sections, ii Is be-
lieved
Large numbers of married men
shoUld be working on the farms, IL is
stated. To get them. better tenant
houses arc needed dn many cases, and
permanent employment is prime
necessity. To help meet the need for
good tenant houses. The department
has developed plans for model struc-
lures.
One feature of the depar tment's
work deals with stimulatin s@co-ope-
ration and exchange of labor among
farmers. For example, IL recently
has listed the heads of more than
t,f'Sp - -ye~b ~ erjaTs in Ohio. In
diana, TlliRofs ANA 'M,cnngai. Tnese5
rings include from three to twenty
farms and involve not only the CO.
operative purchase of a treshing ma
chine, but also the cooperative ar
rangement of crews for harvesting
and threshing.
The plan has proved so successful
that the same idea is spreading to
other kinds of farm work which can
best be handled by crews or teams
of men.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-21
Benny Leonard Favorite.

Newark. n. J., Jan. 19.-Benny
Leonard is an S-to-5 favorite in the
betting thus far recorded in his fight
tomorrow night with Johnny Dundee
the little Scotch wop.''
Both Leonard and Dundee declared
themselves to be in top form today and
each seemed confident of winning.
Billy Gibson, Leonards manager, pre-
dicted tonight that the champion will
win with a knockout before the bout
has reached the eight-round limit
Dundee, who is generally rated one OF
Leonard's most formidable rivals, has
been the latters most persistent chal-
lenger since Leonard gained the title
which was May 25 1917. The pair
met four times prior to Leonard's
championship honors, once in 1915
and three times in 1916
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-21
lee JACKSON DAY
IN LEXINGTON
Dr. Freeman Speaks at Founders' -
Exercises nj Washington aQ4s n.
Sc. ~. 4 IL s Z

Il
Especial to ,.'he Richmond virkint<nl
Lexington, Va. Jan. 20.A<F041
was observed in Lexington 49, -
Jackson Day. and dinner was s6eGll
r ','e ~, ,a II veterans 81 -
: 'ssssofi camp By Gsasa'D F'tahR
Sons of Confederates. NO.
Colonel W. T. Shields, cornnT4iF(f
OF Camp Frank Paxton, presided~N8
Major William Anderson respou1e4
on behalf OF the veterans. Others
making addresses were General Il. W.
Nichols, who presented the names Of
the Rockbridge boys who have died
in France. Major j. G.. HemphtH. Df45
Douglas s. Freeman. of Ric11n1gnd.
and Mayor o. G. jackson. - ~
The list OF Confederate dead&Wo
read by Major r. NJ. Wade. s-ERfu@
five veterans were presentv~s~Eh4 (
graves of General Lee and General
jackson were decorated .~.---4-.-s. Il Il
DIR. Douglas s. Freeman, Of Etc1~
mond. was the speaker today 9ta
Founders Day observance at WaeQ-s
ington and Lee university. His thexfo
was the military career of General
Robert Il. Lee and the infi1ence.a6k
his private life on the character o1
men of his day as well as Of future
time. SO profound was his military
genius that his tactics were used as ~
model by many of the commanding
generals in the European war.~aQA
his influence in time of peace had ~
impressed the world that even yfdst1tta
day men follow in his footsteps Wakh
profit, declared the speaker. 49, A9