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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-06-03
SOME PLAIN QUESTIONS
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Ask the Anti-DivisiOnists and Watch
Them Squirm!

When Florida was purchased in
1921 it had two counties. Was the
making of all the counties since then
the work of interruptions politi-
cians," or was it because the devel-
opment of the state demanded them
Did you ever hear of a case of a
county that had been divided ever
being reunited?
Did you ever hear of case where
dividing a county bankrupted either
the old or the new county?
What great calamity was brought
about by the dividing of Manatee
county when DeSoto county was
created?
You have doubtless been told that
dividing a county will increase the
taxes. Did they eyer show you any
proof of this from official records, or
are you supposed to just take their
unsupported word for it?
Considerable money has been used
to defeat county division. Was this
money furnished by the farmers and
fruit growers, or was it furnished by
the select few who make an easy liv-
ing by having a big county?
Naturally, the banks that handle
the county funds, the man who owns
the abstract office, the lawyers and
most of the county officials make
more money by having a large coun-
ty than they would if we had small
county, but can you tell how you are
benefited by having large county?
They abuse those who are seeking
division. Did they ever cite you TO
where the leaders for division ever
grated from the county; were seek
ing office for political spoils; ever
betrayed the people, or refused to
take up the fight of the common peo-
Wauchula Advocate.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-06-03
Industry Looking In.

More than g. 100000 worth of
phosphate rock was sold in the Unit
ed States in 1919. and of this amount
Florida's part is s7.123, 900 to-
tai of l.355.70O tons at an average
of 1926 ton. These are figures es-
itmated by the United States geo.
logical survey without complete re-
turns, but they cannot be far wrong.
The most encouraging figures are
those showing the fi%e recovery of
export business following the armis-
tice. The total shipments to foreign
countries were oaly 166.35S in 1917
and 1885 in 1918, but the total
jumped to 378,731 last year. Had it
not been for the strike in the Florida
phosphate field this state would I'M
doubtedly have produced more tons
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-06-03
HOW WOULD DIVISION AFFECT
OUR SCHOOLS AND ROADS
Concluded from first page)

Concluded from first page)
year it is $1O.599,239, giving us an
increase in eight years, after county
division, of $6.79S,976. or in round
numbers sS50,00O a year"
And Pinellas is not an exception
when it comes to increased values
and lower taxes. 1t has been the
rule in all small counties. rather
than the exception. Is there any rea-
son to think counties created out of
a county as rich in natural resources
as DeSoto would not do as well?
Vote for Cooper and Etheredge.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-06-03

last year than were produced by the
whole country.
Loca! phosphate men predict that
Florida will produce total of 5000
900 tols in 1920. or more than twice
the total production of the country
last year. And with old low-priced
contracts expiring, the average price
will be considerably higher. Twenty
million dollars is reasonable estf-
mate en- the returns from the indus
try for the IL months ending Decem~
her 81 - Tampa Times.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-06-03
, 3 II ACRES OF LAND,

3 II ACRES OF LAND. Z
acres in sugar cane; unfinished
8-room house, barn, stalls, chick
en- house and other outhouses,
sugar furnace; horse. wagon and
buggy and farm implements;
about 200 head of chickens
$l5OO.OO, if sold at once
DOCIA V. RHODE, Punta Cor
da, Fla.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-06-03
Why the Farmer Should Favor
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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-06-03

The Punta Gorda Herald tells us
that a fish was caught off the city
dock with a hook and line that
weighed 400 pounds. This certainly
is an evidence that better the day
better the deed, as it occurred on 4
Sunday.-FIorida Grower.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-06-03

One thousand barrels of sugar
cane syrup of the finest quality was
recently shipped by James Bacon, of
Bacon Point. Ninety-six cents a GAL
Ion was the market price.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-06-03

The Peoples Candidate for Governor.
Give him your first choice vote. He
is for all the people all the time
adv.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-01-02
MASONS AND O.E.S.
JOINT INSTALLATION
Royal Arch, +. ~ A. NJ. and Eastern
lamar Heads Royal Arch

A joint installation of officers for
Pullman Chapter No. 81, Royal Arcn
Masons, Whitman Lodge No. 40, f.
&. A. NJ, and Crescent Chapter No.
SO, Order of Eastern Star, was held
in the Masonic hall New Years even
ing. George H. Watt was installing
officer for Royal Arch, while F. e.
Densow served in that capacity for
the f. & A. NJ, and Mrs. Frank Hen
derson for the O. E. S. The follow
ing officers were seated by the three
organizations:
Royal Arch
NJ. S. Jamar-Excellen High
Priest.
George A. Olson-King.
N. E. J. Gentry-Scribe.
William Swain---Treasurer.
George H. Watt-Secretary
Lee Allen-Captain of the Host.
Fred C. Principal So
journer.
Harry Nash-Royal Arch Captain.
L. B. Moyer-Master of the Third
Veil.
w. NJ. Master of the
Second Veil
H. w. Sampson-M Master of the
First Veil.
C. r. Dutton-Chaplain.
H. N. Benton-Sentinel
r. Il A. NJ.
Charles Lewis-W orshipful Mas
ter.
Harry Nash-Senior Warden.
L. B. Moyer-Junior Warden.
]. o. Patterson-Treasure
U. G. Enthusiastically.
Marvin S. Howell-Senior Deacon
Grover Gentry-Junior Deacon.
n. w. mpson-Senior Steward
Cleo e. Miller-Junior Steward
Geo. H. Watt-Marshal.
II. n. Benton-Tyler.
Clarence Laird-Musician.
Il. j. O'Day-Chaplain.
Eastern Star
Mrs. Josie Lewis-W orthy Matron.
H. w. Sampson-Worthy Patron.
Mrs. Anna Clyde--Associate Ma
iron.
Mrs. Anna Watt-Secretary
Mrs. Ellen Nash-Treasurer.
Mrs. Bertha Patterson-Conduct-
ress.
Mrs. Pearl Rounds - Associate
Conductress.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-01-02
IDAHO AFTER DIETZ
SAYS DAME RUMOR

Rumor has it that Idaho Univer-
sity is casting longing glances in the
direction of Lonestar Dietz, former
football coach at the State College,
now in Spokane, and that there is
possibility that the Indian mentor
may be secured to coach the Gem
Staters next season. The second
federal charge against Dietz, that OF
classifying his registration card, is
still pending. and may prevent his
acceptance of a contract for next
year, but local friends of Dietz be-
lieve that even should the case go
to trial he will be cleared Dietz 9
ability as a football coach is recog-
nized here and. there are many who
would regret to see him coaching a
rival eleven. although they would
realize Idaho's wisdom in selecting
him to turn out representative
team for that institution.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-01-02
FAVOR MORE STRINGENT
LAWS COVERING 1. w. w.

The chamber of commerce Tues
day approved a motion to name a
committee of five to draft resolu-
lions favoring stringent national
laws covering Bolshevism, l. w. W.
ism, unAmericanism and other un-
patriotic 'isms," with an amend
ment attached to the effect that the
resolution include request for a
full investigation of the situation by
the national government and the
presentation of the real facts to the
people. The committee named in
cludes F. E. Sanger, H. V. Carpenter,
f. F. Nader, j. N. Emerson and Karl
Allen. The resolution, under the mo-
ton, will be presented to Congress-
man Summers, who has asked for
the opinion of the people of this COM
munity in the matter.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-01-02
ROTH BUYS BARNARD
MAIN Street LOTS
WIZ Raze Old Livery Barn and De-
Velop PrOperty-Price Paid
Was $1,000

frank V. Roth, the local contract
Ut this week became the owner of
'oes l, and 3, in block IT. Original
ioWn of Pullman, purchasing the
p'operty from Frank r. Barnard for
s0oOO. Mr.. Roth plans to develop
'ns property as rapidly as possible
anu Will tear down the old livery
pafn which has stood on the lots
uurlng the greater part of Pullman S
history, and make the lots available
ior building property. The barn is
one of Pullman's oldest buildings
ana its removal will mark the pass
lng OF another early-day land mark,
''r' Barnard purchased the property
as an investment several years ago
ana realized a nice profit through
we Increase in city land valuation
since htat time.
Mr. Roth states that he plans to
replace the livery barn with a brick
'uliding in the near future.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-01-02
JOHN COOPER DIES
At DAUGHTERS HOME
Funeral Services Held Sunday and
Body Shipped to Spokane for
InteIment-had Many
Friends

John Cooper, aged rs years and
% days, and a pioneer of eastern
Washington, died Saturday morning
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. T.
G. Martin, death being due to senile
decay. Deceased was born in Cali
fornia and for many years was ac-
lively engaged in farming near
Washtucna, Wash. Fifteen years
ago he retired, however, and has
since made his home with two of his
daughters, Mrs. T. G. Martin and
Mrs R. l.. Jenner. Three years ago
he disposed of his farm holdings.
Five children, four daughters and
one son, survive, these being Mrs. 7.
c. Martin and Mrs. R. L. Jenner of
Pullman, Mrs. J. S. Lycan of Spo-
kane, Mrs. J. o. Mckinney of Sis
ters, Ore. and E. j. Cooper of San
Francisco, Calf.
Mr.. Cooper was affiliated with the
Masonic order for many years, and
was we'll versed in Masonic work.
He was of happy disposition and
was a general favorite wherever he
resided. After enjoying the best of
health all his life, he began to fail
about a year ago, and for the past
seven weeks had been confined to his
bed.
Funeral services were conducted
at Kimballs chapel Sunday after
noon at 1870, in charge of the Rev.
C. N. Curtis of the Federated
churches. The body was shipped to
Spokane for interment, the burial
services being conducted by the Ma
sonic lodge there.
During his residence in Pullman
Mr.. Cooper endeared himself to the
entire community through his sunny
disposition and happy mien, and the
sympathy of scores of friends is ex-
tended to the relatives.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-01-02
BOY BADLY BURNED
BY GAS LANTERN
Dallas Newell, SiX-Year-Old Boy, Sc
Verely Burned About Face, Ears,
Neck and Hand

Dallas Newell, siX-year-old son of
Mr. and Mrs, Stanley r. Newell, who
live nine miles north of Pullman.
was badly burned by gasoline lam
tern Christmas evening.
Mr.. Newell hung the gasoline Ian
tern in the woodhouse door so that
he could see to get wood and to car
ry it to the houst and Dallas hap
pened to close the door, Earring the
lantern down. In falling, the Ian
tern struck the iron part of the wash
ing machine which stood near and
broke the connection to the gasoline
tank. The gasoline flew all over
the boy and Immediately ignited.
Mr.. Newell was within 10 feet of Dali
las and grabbing a coat hanging
near, wrapped it around the boy, all
the time holding his hand over the
boys eyes to prevent them from
burning. The flames were smOth-
cred but not until his face, ears,
neck and one hand were badly
burned
A doctor was called but could get
no vehicle to convey him to the
Newell home so Mr.. and Mrs. Newell
brought Dallas to the Northwest
Sanitarium, where he is receiving
treatment. The latest reports are
that his temperature is getting near
normal and it is thought the burns
may heal without scars.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-01-02
WILL REPRESENT
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

DR.. E. A. Archer and Professor
H. V. Carpenter were named dele
oates from the chamber of commerce
to the irrigation meeting to be held
in Spokane January s and 8, when
the Jones BILL setting aside $50 mil
lion dollars for irrigation projects
will be considered. Local people are
vitality interested in the big Columbia
Basin irrigation project and favor
the Jones bill.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-01-02
CHAMBER DIVIDED ON
AAT|-STR|KE CLAUSE
Lively Discussion Follows Motion to
Investigate, With View to En-
dorsing Measure

A vigorous battle of words fol-
lowed the introduction of motion
at the chamber of commerce meet
ing Tuesday by d. F. Staley to the
effect that a committee of three be
appointed to investigate the anti
strike provisions of the railroad
bills now pending, with a view to
adopting resolutions approving the
provisions of the cluases in ques-
ton by the chamber at its next meet
ing. The motion was vigorously OPP
posed by a number of members on
the ground that the anti-strike
clause is too partizan question to
be discussed by the chamber and
might bring about the disruption of
the organization. The suggestion
was made that it would be better to
discuss the question at the weekly
open forum meetings. Sentiment
was about evenly divided and the
discussion on the motion waxed
warm. Finally a motion to adjourn
predomfnated and the battle OF words
was ended, temporarily at least.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-01-02
TYROS
CROSS HOT SANDS
Dokie Ceremonial Saturday Evening
Enjoyed by Many Members
Forrest, Kinney, Hathaway
Star

Fifty-four Tyros were made full
Pledged Dokies at the ceremonial
conducted Saturday evening in the
local Pythian tmeple by Ell Mabarraz
Temple, No. 80, Spokane. 1t was
one of the most successful ceremon-
ials ever conducted in Whitman
county, and from the time of the ar
rival Of the evening train from Spo-
kane, which brought the Spokane
team, until the final stunt on the
program at $3.50 a. M, merriment
reigned supreme as the Dokies en-
joyed the discomfort of the Tyros.
The Dokie ritual is one of the
most beautiful in existence, and it's
teachings were portrayed by the Ell
Mabarraz team in manner that clio
tied much praise. While fun and
frolic at the expense of the Tyros
predominated, there was enough of
beauty and seriousness to break the
monetary of the ceremonial, and
every newly made Dokie left the hall
a better man and better Pythian
as the result OF the complication
of the beautiful teachings of the
order
The banquet, which opened the
program of events, was served at
the Palace hotel at 500 p. m, Land
lord A, II. Dawson providing a menu
that met with the hearty approval OF
all. An even $50 Dokies and Tyros
sat down at the table. The menus
included the following delicacies:
Cream of oyster soup, Waldorf
fruit salad, roast turkey and Palace
dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet
corn, celery hearts, tutti-frutti ice
cream and cake, Parker house rolls,
coffee and tea.
AT the conclusion OF the banquet
the Dokies herded the Iyros to the
Pythian hall and in a few minutes
the fun was on, with Tyros f. G. For
rest, DR.. l.. G.. Kinney and IL. l..
Hathaway presenting the salutatory
"skit' Each member of the trio
pulled leather" and none won the
golden spurs offered to the Tyro who
would ride straight up"
From the first number the Tyros
were herded into the room and put
through their PAGES so fast that there
was no time to take care of the cas-
ulties, and each of the 81 felt that he
had received full value for the big
iron dollars traded for his applica-
tion card. Tyros d. E. Tower and
Fred Hodges of Pullman and Perry
Smith and "Bill' Cole of Colfax in
Cured the displeasure of the Bri-
gand leader and were put to the SUI
preme test of nerve, but all faced the
cunning of his attacks unflinchingly
and were permitted to proceed on
Continued on page eight
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-01-02

delegation of returned soldiers ac-
companied the body to its final rest
ing place in the city cemetery. De-
ceased served in the field artillery at
Camp Lewis. He is survived by his
father, Jay Bader, and one brother
Fred.
Deceased had resided in Pullman
for many years prior to entering the
military service and was Il young
man of excellent qualities. His I'M
timely death is mourned by the en-
tire community.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-01-02
SAYS FARMERS LOST
BILLION EACH YEAR
State President A. A. Elmore of
munity Meeting at Evansville

That the farmers of the United
States lost a billion dollars a year
for the past three years by reason OF
the fact that they had no organiza-
ton at the national capital through
which to speak was the contention OF
\. A. Gilmore of Spokane, president
OF the State Farmers Union, in an
address before community meeting
OF farmers held Monday night at
Evansville Grange hall. 10 miles
west OF Pullman. The meeting was
called by Evansville Grange to give
the farmers an opportunity to hear
President Elmore, and between Is
and 100 farmers attended.
President Gilmore reviewed the
conditions attending the marketing
Of wheat during the past few years
and talked on the federation of farm
organizations, urging the federation
in the interests of the common good.
In substantiation of his claim that
an enormous loss had been borne By
the farmers by reason of the fixed
price for wheat, President Gilmore
cited the fact that a premium of ST
per bushel is now being paid on one
OF the largest crops ever raised in
i America Between 80 and so per
cent of the farmers, he said, sold
their wheat at the government price,
$22O at Seattle and Portland. The
dealers and millers are now paying 4
premium for the small percentage
left and stand a good chance to make
more money in the wheat business
this year than ever before in the his
tory of wheat growing in the North
west.
President Elmore discussed the
Temple of Agriculture at Washing
ton. d. c., which he pointed to as a
contamination of the farm organiza-
tions federation, and cited the fact
that the Pennsylvania State Grange
has appropriated $4,000 out of its
treasury for the building. A number
of the Changers present expressed
their enthusiasm and stated their
readiness to do their full part to-
ward the Temple of Agriculture.
Organized farmers and organized
Iaborers can not and will not work
very tremendously and consistently
together in a joint federation, ac-
cording to President Gilmore, who
cited the fact that the representative
of the American Federation of Labor,
who was on the price fixing commit
tee in 1917, had voted for $1.SO
wheat, while the farmers representa-
tive voted for $3.50 wheat. 1t was
due, he maintained, to the emphatic
declaration of ]. w. Sullivan, a mem
her of the A. F. L., that labor would
not stand for a higher price than
1920 on wheat that the price was
fixed at that figure.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-01-02
Another Gold Star in Pullman Service Flag

a pioneer of this city, and the dis
ease developed while he vas in the
military service at Camp Lewis He
was still under government care at
the time of his death and his federal
insurance was in effect
The body was shipped - Pullman
and funeral services were held at
kimball's chapel Tuesday afternoon,
the Rev. J. G. Law of the Methodist
church officiating. Members of the
Maynard-Price post of the American
Legion served as pail bearers and a
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-01-02
elIITY CONVENTION
0F FARMERS UNION
Ell. Enthusiasm Shown by Dele
,,tes and Many Members Added
to the Local Union

r.s county convention of the
Farmers Union, which was held in
M K. Of P. hall Tuesday was well
'...,ded and much enthusiasm was
..rifested by the delegates and Wis
..xs pullman local held a meet
81 n the morning and elected
.nober of applicants to member
al, At noon a bounteOus basket
a,rner was served. which was much
enjoyed by the big crowd OF farmers
and their wives.
The afternoon session was opened
IL > blackboard talk by Dean f, e.
Iohnson on the Cost of Raising
wheat" Using estimates which he
had prepared and changing them to
conform to suggestions made by the
wheat growers, Dean Johnson fig
ured out OIL the board, that the ap
nroximate present cost of bushel
II wheat on a 240-acre farm within
air miles of Pullman, yielding 80
hushels to the acre and the land be-
ing valued at $3.50 per acre, is $1.91.
Figuring a yield of % bushels per
acre on the same land the cost would
be 1929 per bushel. On SLOGAN
acre land, producing 20 bushels per
acre, the cost per bushel would be
, 1905. Dean Johnson stated that he
would not claim that these figures
represented the actual cost, but that
they were an approximate estimate.
His talk was very interesting and
instructive and aroused a great deal
Of interest. Z
A. A. Elmore, state president of
the Farmers Union followed with a
very forceful address, in which he
stressed the Importance of the or
ganization of farmers and the fed
Grafton of all farm organizations. He
briefly outlined the steps which are
being taken to launch a plan for the
cooperative marketing of wheat,
and showed the advantages which it
would bring to the wheat growers.
The frequent applause which inter
rupted his remarks demonstrated
that his auditors were in hearty sym
pathy with him.
The conveution then went into eE-
ecutiye session and after accepting
the annual report Of the secretary
treasurer, elected the following
county officers for the ensuing year.
President, E. j Doneen of Farm
1ngton; vice president, A. NJ. Rich
ardson of Pullman; secretary-treas-
urer, A. c. Whistler OF Garfield. ex-
ecutiVe committee, J. A. Lockharr OF
81. John, j. E. Trimble of Garfield
and ]. c. Farr of Albion.
An interesting discussion fol
lowed the election and plans were
made to push an intensive organiza-
uon campaign in every community
IN point of enthusiasm, the meeting
was the most successful ever hello
mere by the Farmers Union, and be-
continued on page eight
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-01-02
TO INSURE FULL ENUMERATION

To insure the enumeration Of
every person whose residence is in
Pullman, the chamber of commerce
has named committee of four mem
bers, one from each of the four pre-
cincts, to check up on the citizens
who are out of the city during the
census taking and to take steps to
make certain their enumeration as
citizens of Pullman.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-01-02
ENJOYABLE DANCE

Forty couples enjoyed the dance
given Monday evening by the local
X. of P. lodge for members and their
friends. The lodge has set aside the
last meeting night in each month
for social session, free to members
and their friends, and much interest
is being taken in the monthly events.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-01-02
Frank Leslie Bader Succumbs to
Tuberculosis Which Developed
at Camp Lewis-E'uneral
Held Tuesday

Another gold star was added to
Pullman's service flag Sunday when
Frank Leslie Bader, aged IS years,
four months and eight days, sue
cumbed to pulmonary tuberculosis at
Edgecliff sanitarium, Spokane. The
Young man was the son of Jay Bader,