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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-06
LOCAL FAMILY
CALLED AWAY BY
DEATH OF SON

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis q. Furman .r
rived In Lakeland, Fla, last nigh,
from New York state, their forme,
home, having been called north
three weeks ago, owing to the sudden
Illness and subsequent death OF their
only son, Earle Lee, 20 years old. Mr.
thurman, Jr., had developed sugar dia.
oi'is as result of three attacks of
the flu.
While out on tour Of inspection
ne was suddenly stricken with an
acute attack July 10, at Richmond
va. he was rushed to Stuart Circle
hospital where specialists and nursas
worked over him one day and two
hisnts' but all in vain, as he passed
out at a. m. July 49,, while his mar.
ents were on their way to his bedside
Mr. Furman was Vocational Advisor
% the Federal Board for vocationa,
EDUCATION at Washington with Offices
1t Baltimore for the past Is months
ne time being divided between hos
'ltai and field work. He was with
ne frying Squadron months Mr.
'urman was transferred from tho
Aercnant Shipbuilding Corps to tho
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-06

[Fedral Board, Washington, at its in
ception and held the distinction o
being one of the Oldest in experience
and the youngest in years as, a mem
Der of this Board, and in recognition
of the high esteem in which he was
held, three of his co-workers, Mr.
Williams, Mr.. Bottoms and Mr.. Sar
gent, were detailed to attend him dur.
his illness in Richmond, Mr.. Williams
accompanied the grief stricken parents
and the remains to it's last resting
place, as a special representative of
the entire Federal Board.
MIR. Furman was a graduate of Sy-
racuse University, receiving the de-
gree of LID in 1913. Also of Har-
ward University, 1918, was a member
OF the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraterni-
ty. He belonged to Syracuse Lodge.
SOL, F. A. M.
Masonic services were held by Yon.
monde Lodge 163, F. A. NJ, Roches.
ter, N. Y. Sunday 4 p. nj. July 49,,
when ne was laid to sleep beside his
orother, Clarence, at shutdown in Mt
Pleasant cemetery at Fairport, N. Y.
Inc several departments of the Fed.
srai Board and the Masonic bodies Of
MS home state, showered the casket
with hundreds of exquisite white and
pink rosebuds.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-06
Buy SCOUTS VS.. RAILROAD BOyS

yesterday afternoon the Boy Scouts
were scheduled to play double head.
or with the railroad boys. The scouts
seemed to be favored with bad luck
as the railroad boys won both games
the scores being: LIST, 8 to l. and End
Z to 2.
Inc ilne-up was as follows:
railroad Boys-H. Ferrand IT. II
McCorkle CT, F. Coleman RI, E. Sin
cath 81, H. Henderson SIS, Frank Cole-
man IS, Bugs Williams 2b, E. Logan
TO- G. McLendon C, U. C. McLendor
p, Holt Henderson D.
Boy Scouts-J. Phillips c. H.
Rhodes p, G. T. Butler H. William
McLendon 3b, M. Galloway SIS, B Kib.
Ter 80, G. Phillips IF, Max. Hardaker
CT, Red Wilson If.
This lineup included both gamos
and changes were made each game
Inc first game was called at 4.3O
p m. Time of game hour 30 min.
utes; nine innings.
Inc second game was called at 6.1O|
p m. Time of game so minutes. five
innings.
ompires-Cooper and Hursey.
watch the papers for time and
place OF next game. Come ont and
boost the Boy Scouts.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-06

Ciary. Scholarship requirements az,
as follows:
Ninety per cent for department and
90 per cent for studies and a satis
factory attendance during the entire
school term.
Let us hope that more scbolarsn,n
padges Will be awarded next Years
scouts, and let us put forth next wear
petter efforts in our school work in
the coming term. Below are tho
names of the scouts who took merit
badge tests yesterday afternoon;
Swimming-Scouts Clifford. Wilson
hamilton Boulware, Frank Fnllar
Ihomas Mckay, Oscar Byrd Rich. I'd
Naylor, Walton Wilson, Sidney Ken
nedy' Holland Crevassee, Edwin Rob-
ertson and David Castles.
Life Saving Scouts Oscar Rvra
and Richard Naylor.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-06
WHEN WE GO SWIMMING

noy' us great to shed your oxfords
And to shake your happy rags.
"hen the summer sun is boiling in
he'sky!
And it's swell to trim your toe-n.;,s
On the rocks and river snags
And to bid the blistering bank >
brave good-by.
Elbows we must hit the by-way
That goes winding in and ont
wriggling right up to the waters
willow-girt,
That's the highway, lads. that's INV
way,
That's the road that suits a scout
And bids by-by to troubles, buds
and dirt.
How you dash in, how you splash in
How you dive in. II you dare:
Oh, the happy thrill, the pulse-beat
the delight
low your head does split the wafer.
How your heels do hit the air:
HOW you vanish as by magic ont
Of sight!
hen you bob up with shiyer /,
Gently creeping down your spine,
Like little tiger-kitten hunting
game.
n the culver of the river ,
When you SILVER, amt it fine.
Don't it make the bloomin batb-tub
blush for shame?
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-06
BOY !. SCOUT NEWS
ROY SCOUTS MAKING BIG
PROGRESS IN MERIT TEST WORK

Yesterday afternoon at Flaming Ar
row Camp, the Court of Honor Elk
amining Board Of the Lakeland Coun
Gil met and passed upon thirteen mer
II tests, which is a big squirt TOWARD
the organization of the "Famous Pine.
tree Patrol, which is going to be or.
ganized in Lakeland.
Eleven scouts passed upon the
swimming merit test and two on life
saving. making a total of thirteen
merit badges given in one afternoon
The swimming merit test require.
ments are as follows:
l. Be able to swim 100 yards.
2. Dive properly from the surface
OF the water.
3. Demonstrate breast, crawl, and
side strokes.
=. swim On the back fifty feet.
Inc tests were passed most satis-
factory and Lakeland means to have
an organization with merit tests. sec
ond to none in the south.
Scout Executive Hilbert has been
pushing the merit test work among
the scouts and work has Just begun
in this line.
Inc life saving stunt is something
mat every scout cannot attain In
mis- stunt Scouts Oscar Byrd and
Richard Naylor passed most satisfac-
'orily. This stunt requires that the
scout must be able to break three diff
erent death grips in the water, he
IDLE to carry drowned person in
everal different carries, etc. Below
re the requirements for this stunt.
|. 60 down from the surface of the
water at least seven feet deep and
ring up an object twelve inches mr. =
lore in diameter, weighing not les,
han ten pounds.
z. swim twenty yards carrying
erson OF his own weight: (a) Nv a 7
"o-hand carry, using feet only for :
ropulsion; (b) by one arm carry \
sing side stroke.
D. dressed in trousers, coat and e
1oes' swim fifty yards and undress
sfore touching shore. q
4. In deep water, demonstrate tbreo ?
'proved methods Of releasing death
lip.
o. Demonstrate Schaefer (prone 3
'essure) of resuscitation.
Inc tests passed yesterday after
ION should be stimulus to all
outs in Lakeland as regards 70 A
'rklng up to these points of degree
"a after eight scouts in Lakeland
We satisfactorily passed on ten mer.
tests each, Scout Executive Filbert
poets to organize "The Famous r,
netree Patrol" and then lookout,
letree patrols everywhere-Lake-
ID is forging ahead-Lakeland Row
outs will soon be known as THE I'll
Of aces"
AS supplement to the above, four
rit badges in scholarship were
llned and given to the following
uts; Sidney Kennedy, Holland He
vase, Oscar Baird, Raymond
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-06

In the minds of many admirers Of
our coast scenery the Invest Issue of
the summer campaign is the length
OF the bathing costum.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-06

All the same, when it comes To
guessing the outcome of the Polish
situation one mans guess is as good
as another's, or maybe little better
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-06

AS we gather from the news die
patches the British cable ship Colonia
was prevented from entering the bar.
Dor OF Miami by various circumstances
beyond her control, including the or.
oer OF the president of the United
states, the presence of four we'll
armed destroyers, the advice of the
British foreign Office and the fact tbot
'ne Miami harbour will not accom-.
modate vessels of more than twentv
.eet draught, whereas the Colonia
draws thirty feet Doubtless there
we're otner reasons, but the captain
OF the cable ship could take a pan,lo
mint as well as anybody
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-06

80 far no state has yielded 10 the
importunities of outside politicians
ana changed front on the suffrage
question
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-06

"nat can you expect from the over.
ave citlzen-when police officer
aiter eating a banana, throws tho
peeilng on the sidewalk?-Florida
Imes'union. To fall for it, of course
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-06

we are hopeful that the city will
lake the lead in the City Beautifu
movement by having the weeds cut in
1he alleys and all other places where
II is not distinctly some indiyidual's
business to cut them. They are ger
ting pretty rank in places.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-06
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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-06
mere Are -Four q Reasons Why You
Should Use
kim
PURITY
CLEANLINESS
ECONOMY
SUPPLY
Phone 292 Blue 3Ol s Iow,
NOTICE

Inc painter scale will be 81 Nor
hour In the Lakeland Jurisdiction at
ter Sept. Z. 1920, this notice to stand
TIL further notified.
J. I. McKEwEN, Rec, Sec
&c" Printers Union 1853
HIGH GRADE JERSEY dairy cows
Tor sale. Can be seen at "rhs
Pines' on Lakeland road, l mile
west Of Yomans, or ticket agent At
Union Station, Plant City. 1890
'oN SALE-E 40 Buick touring car,
passenger, in good condition. viii
accept Ford as part payment. J.
Lever, ut. b, Lakeland. 1884 |
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-08-06

Tnere have been five or six Jim.
mics" in the whitehouse but never
"Gamaliel"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27
HAUL BUSINESS
HELPED BY MOTOR TRUCK
Captains of Industry Find Quick
Relief in Cases OF Freight
COnvcStiOn

Sihc increasing complications and
diMcultics OF the transportation jam.
In the throes OF which the nation
has been grippcd since the war. has
brought forth drastic comment from
leaders OF industry throughout the
country. who are becoming more and
more concerned over the need OF Il
prhptical solution to the vex!nG and
Iappal1inS problem with which COM
merce of the United states is con-
5ronted. says George II. S;ro,mycr. OF
AisMeyers Sons Company. local dis
tributors.
ga consequent result Of discussion
by these representative business men
As greater realization than ever
oC,.the interdcpendence of railways
and truck -transport. II has come
more forccfuliy apparent TO industry
that fulflment of the demand for
additional transportation facilities Is
Imperative.
EWithin the last few weeks scores
Of business executives who are in
close touch with the situation have
made such ardent appeals for wider
utilization of the motor truck as 4
means of relieving the railroads OF
Hnprofitable and wastctul short-haui
shipments that the question has been
taken up on every side.
u
Ono of the strongest appeals was
contained in statement OF William
McAdoo. who declared that the
country has outgrown our railroad
facilities and II will be long t!mS
before the railroads can be brought
up1to the needs OF the country. The
most practicable. rs well as the most
Immediate relief that can he provided.
Is through good roads and the motor
truck"
The opinion of business men gen
orally is that the truck Is deserving
of unqualified support from every
branch OF industry.
e. a. Williams. Jr., president of the
Garford Motor Truck Company, at
Lima. Ohio. says there arc not
enough trucks in use TO bring relief
togthc situation. which. as he puts
It, has become acute and which
should be OF the greatest concern
toSus all"
Not Yet Enough Trucks.
eAithough the production has been
greatly increased and vast num-
tef of trucks are seen in daily use
Everywhere" MIR. Williams said.
sSaerc are still not half enough"
4Slr Williams pointed out that
ks already are hauling a large
,liEs1 of the country's short-haul
ut and doing II economically.
49, have solved the problem in
'nE yards and freight termi-
tthe big cities. The railroads,
l.. are savcn delays and cX-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27

penses caused by congestion from this
class of business
Long haul freight rightfully be-
longs to the railways" Mr.. Williams
said. Its swift and sure delivery
must not he clogGcd or hampercd."
Mr.. Williams Is pleased with tho
sentiment that Is being fostcrcd for
support OF the truck. "Manufactur-
crs. merchants, wholesalers, jobbcrs.
bankers and other men connected
with the hauling of the country's
transportation business are beginning
To see the vital necessity OF such
support" he said.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27

minute. Some reach the peak mt
1000 revolutions. And some do even
better.
Through two exclusive devices
the Lexington peak is advanced
many revolutions. These devices get
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27
EXCLUSIVE DEVICE TO
EFFECT GAS ECONOMY
New Exhaust system Gives Clear
Path to the liurnt Gas In Its
Effort 10 Escape.

Motors reach ,hc peak Of their
power when they cannot eSpel burnt
gases fast enough or take in full.
new explosive charge in the fash
of time allowed. Some motors reach
their peak ut 2.i00 revolutions per
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27

gases but experience has shown an
that literally pulls the burnt CHARGES
out OF the cylinders leaving them
free for the maximum new power
charge.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27

tho full explosive charge in better
because they get the burnt gases out
better.
land because Of that. there Is in
every Lexington car, that emergency
power that. Is so satisfying and so
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27

acceleration that is SO convenient.
Avoids Overlapping Explosions. .
These improvements are made pos
sible by the Moore Multiple Ex-
haust System and the LcXi-gaSitier.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27

permit Of full. new explosive
charge.
Tho Moore Multiple Exhaust Sys-
tenn provides two exhaust lines, one
for each three cylinders. 1t not only
gives clcnr path for tho burnt
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27

In the siS-cylinder motor. explosions
overlap. Because only one exhaust
line Is used on the average motor.
1t is next to, Impossible to keep the
exhaust line free OF all the burnt
gases. This, consequently, does not
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27
Manufacturer Ac-
cepts Responsibility

The entire resources Of the manu-
featuring organization are thus placed
In support Of each Autocar motor
truck.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-27
Mechanical Work
by Trained Experts

Trained experts are available to per-
form any service attention which may
become necessary
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-07-01
Naval Summer Schools
Established for Boys;
Course Is Six Weeks

The navy department has established
at Great Lakes, H., and at Hampton
Roads. Va, summer schools for boys
between the age of 16 and 20. The
course is for six weeks and begins on
July 15.
Applicants must pass an examination,
phyical and otherwise, parents must
sign consent papers and give consent to
prophylactic treatment. Transportation
to the training station must be as
sured by the applicant but the com
mandant of the station will furnish re
turn transportation. Accepted appf
cants must enroll in the naval reserve
force for three months, but it il prob
able that they will be disenrolled at the
expiration of the six weeks course.
Uniforms. equipment and subsistence
will be furnished BY the government and
while at the school the boys will re-
ceive the pay of an apprentice seaman.
ts33.0O a month"; This should about
cover the expense that the applicant
may be put to,
Boys or parents who are interested
in this should see the navy recruiting
officer in the federal building
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-07-01

Great Falls and northern Montana
delegates to the second annual con-
ventlon of the American Legion of Mon
tana, held on Monday and Tuesday at
Livingston. returned to the city We'd
nesday afternoon in their special cars
over the Great Northern.
The local men recaptured the $500
Malta cup, awarded by Malta in 1919
for the best drill team in the state.
By winning again at the next annual
convention to be held at LeWistown
in 1921, the Great Falls post will be-
come permanent possessors of the cup.
Great Falls also secured one delegate
and one alternate to the annual ma
tional convention to be held in India
apolis next September. 10y J. Molum-
by was named delegate and Harvey
Blomquist was elected alternate.
Change Is Defeated.
Because Of the fact that two
thirds majority was necessary to pass
an amendment TO the state constitution
of the American legion, the proposed
amendments to change the headquarters
From Helena to Great Falls was de-
felted, after a fight on the convention
floor. which lasted for several hours.
Three amendments to change the head
quarters had been submitted, one by
Billings, one by Deer Lodge and one
by Great Falls Billings later with
drew theirs and the other two were de-
feated by Helena supporters.
Several other amendments submitted
one abolishing the office of a state ad
jutant and making it an appointiye po-
sition were passed. The executive com
mittee was also instructed to appoint
a committee of five to draft new
constitution for consideration at the
next annual meeting
The drill team which captured the
Malta cup was beaded by Aaron Singer,
and the maneuyers were staged during
the celebration on Monday evening at
Hunters Hot Springs, 20 miles from
Livingston, following a community pic
mic held for the benefit of the legion
men by the citizens of Livingston. No
other teams were entered.
Want Boxing Bill
Resolutions were drafted during the
convention urging the passage of the
boxing bill TO be voted upon in Mon
tana next fall. The convention went
on record as against mob action; it de
clared its position as being equally
friendly with organized labor and or
ganized capital; it denounced profiteer-
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-07-01
GREAT FALLSLECLON MEN BACK
FROM LIVINGSTON WITH HONORS
ERecapture Malta Cup for Best Drill Team; /. j.
Molumby is National Delegate and Harvey
Blomquist Alternate; Attempt to Move State
Headquarters to Great Falls From Helena, Lost.

ing and expressed confidence that the
pending bill in congress on adjusted
compensation for x-service men would
eventually be passed.
Following report by r. K. West of
this city, who was chairman of the
beneficial legislation committee and ma
tional committeeman from Montana, res
ators Walsh and Myers were unani-
mously passed and votes of thanks for
the work of Representatives Carl Rid
dick and Evans were made.
Condemns the |. w. w.
A lengthy preamble Of the state con-
vention which passed without dissent
stated that although the American leg
ion was not in any sense a military or
ganization, nor were members COM
pelled to again give their services to
their country that the members of the
department Of Montana would rather
make the supreme sacrifice in defense
of the country the families and homes,
if necessary. than live under disorgan-
lied government. The preamble also
declared that the legion in Montana
was unequivocally opposed to anarchy,
the tyanization known as the Industrial
Workers of the World and all other
organizations destructive of government
in this country
Are Well Entertained.
The delegates to the convention were
well entertained while at Livingston.
On Monday afternoon automobiles and
a special train were furnished to take all
to Hunters Hot Springs. There the
swimming pool was thrown open, an
open air picnic supper served. a bathing
suit parade was staged, and dancing was
enjoyed
Tuesday night, following the adjourn
ment of the convention at 9. three box
ing bouts were staged in q ring erected
in the square, followed by street cor
nival and dancing on an island in the
Yellowstone river The Great Falls
men left at | Wednesday morning.
While at Livisyston, sleeping accomo-
dations were furnished in Pullmans used
by the local delegates.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-07-01
Oil Man Receivers
From Spotted Feve,

Special to The Daily Tribune
Lewistown. June 30. - President
George Thompson Of the hfusseisheh
Valley Oil company. arrived here yes
,terday from Great Falls. just recover
ing from spotted fever, the result Of a
wood tick bite. Mr. Thompson had a
close call but is getting his strength
back rapidly and will leave for the oil
field this week
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-07-01
COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC

Conrad, June 3O.-Every town in Pom
dera county was well represented at the
Sunday school picnic held recently at
the flume near Manson. A thoroughly
enjoyable program was furnished BY
each school.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-07-01

Borneo Is the fifth largest island in
the world.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-25
NEW HOPE NEWS
OF THE PAST WEEK

We are having some real high
winds. Perhaps Il will blow up
shower Of rain.
Mr. s u. Stewart was in town
Saturday.
Miss Annie Johnson left Sunday
after weeks visit with her grand
parent, Mr.. w. W Nunley and other
relatives.
Mr. W D. Dryden was IN town
Saturday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. l. J Richardson
visited Mr. and Mrs. j. r. Reed OF
Lubbock. Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. $. D. Stewart and
family spent Sunday afternoon with
Mr.. and Mrs 5. p Eof.
Mr. w. W. Nunley and daughter,
Miss Girthie, spent Sunday after
noon with Mr. and Mrs w. ID. Dry
den.
Miss Blanche Emms and brother
Clarence. attended the picture show
al Lubbock Friday night.
Mr. Joel Witt Of the Burrus
switch community, passed through
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-25

this vicinity Sunday afternoon en-
route to Mr.. stephens, on the county
farm.
Mr. S. p. Eof and sons. Messrs.
Calvin and Ealy, were IN town Sat
urday afternoon.
Mrs. S. p. E0ff and daughter, Miss
Vinetta, visited Mrs. W. D. Dryden
"A while Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Richardson
and son Lewis Edwin, Jr., attended
SUNDAY school at New Hope Sunday
morning and took dinner with Mr..
and Mrs. Gus Haven. They all went
to Slaton in the afternoon to visit
Mr.. and Mrs Tommie Richardson.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Rhoades were in
town Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. Floyd Shipman, of the Union
community, was a pleasant caller at
the Cowart home Sunday afternoon.
Mr. S. ID. Pate was in town Satur-
day.
Mr.. Mitchell Stewart was absent
from school Monday to go with his
father to Shallowater after some
cattlethey had traded for.
Miss Girthie Nunley spent Satur-
day with Mrs. Jim Nunley Of Lub-
book.
A few of the farmers have their
land ready for planting.