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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-07-15
Trying to Deceive Ourselves.

One of the silliest propositions Of
plan Of assessing property at about
one-tAird of its value and then being
obliged to carry millage that seems
eXtortionate toAoutsiders. Whatever
was the reason for inauguratirg such
a system in the state, the necessity
must have passed, and it would now
seem reasonable to 2dopt the more
modern method of assessing property
at a fair value and making the mill
age the smallest rOssible consistent
with the expenses CT conducting al
f2irs of the commonwealth. 1t is I'M
tders .0Od that the liberalization plan
prevails il the majC.ity of states and
as tie st. Petersburg Independent
says, prospective property owners in
this city always shy off when tiley
are told that the tax rate for county
and state taxation is forty-one mills
on the dollar, which seems to them to
be tremendous"
The Independent goes on in part
as follows:
! Then it has to be explained %
them that the assessment is very low +;
/ not One-third of the real value of the
property. And the boosters who pro
pose to make a sale of land have to
! go into lengthy explanations to show
that taxes in St. Petersburg really
are low compared with the tax rate in
other cities. This explanation, which
is necessary, is a handicap. 1t is a
pity that the assessment cannot be
raised to full value and the tax rate
reduced accordingly. Then no eX-
PLANTATION would be necessary. In
most of the northern states the as
sessment is at fair cash value and
the tax rate is low and the people
who come here naturally assume that
the assessments here is also at a fair
cash value. In the city of st. PererG
burg the plan of having fair assess
m2nt with a low tax rate has been in
effect since the present city commits
sion assumed office. The assessment
was doubled and the tax rate cut in
two and the effect on the taxpayer
was the same. But Pinellas count
cannot act in this matter alone. 1t
would be necessary to have every
county in the state assess on the
same basis in order to avoid this
county carrying more than its share
of the tax burden. The state tax
rate is fixed and based on low assess
ment. If the assessment should be
raised the state would collect a great
deal more money than it needs as
the tax rate would not be changed.
Since all the counties in the state
assess low Pinellas muct needs do the
same thing.-F.orida Times Union.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-07-15
EedernI Aid For ROadS.

Both tie Democratic and Republi-
can party platform favor the contin-
uation Of federal aid appropriations
in cooperation with the states for the
construction of highways. This
means that, regardless of which par
ty is victorious next fall. there will
be no complete cessation Of federal
aid for road construction.
In order TO receive the benefits Of
federal aid to be aDportiOned the
state of Florida it will be necessary
for this state to provide funds to
meet the same. Unless the proposed
amendment to the state Institution
is adopted at the Novembe- election
this will mean an increase in the
it is reasonable to expect Flt riGa will
receive from one million to a million
and half dollars pc. year in federal
aid for roads, provided the state
meets this apportionment with an
eQua, amount.
For the purpose of meeting federal
aid for roads during the years 1919
and 1920, the legislature enacted q
law providing a two mill levy far
these two years. This two mill levy
ends with the year 1920, or rather
with the taxes for 1920. TO meet
any additional federal aid it will be
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-07-15

William Jennings Bryan Announces
that Governor Cox represent the lin
tereGts." But his record shows that
he represents most effectively inter
ests very close to the wishes and
sympathies of the people. The
school children, the workingmen and
the widows, the people who drive
over country roads, a non-partisan
judiciary, and prison reform, are
good interest for a political leader to
represent Governor Cox does not
ride hobbies, and there is no trace of
the fanatic about him, but he has
been identified with almost every
measure and policy in Ohio in the
last few years which has been thor
oughly useful to the people, and es-
pecially the people who need some
help. Those are the interests the
governor has represented for a dozen
Observation-Disclosures Record.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-07-15

state tax levy of at least one mill. fcT
necessary to provide addition al funds
Unless Florida wishes to bear the
distinction of being the most back
ward state in the Union, through
failure to provide for meeting federal
aid for roads, something must be
done towards raising tie amount
necessary. There are just two ways
of doing it-an additional state tax
levy, or state bond, through the
adoption of the proposed constitu-
tional amendment. What are tic
people going to do about it?
\ state bond issue can be- TAX II
care of with the re"eruc derived
from tire motor vehicle license tax
the automobile iccnses-without tie
necessity of one cent of state taxation
TO pay interest and create sinking
fund. The bond issue funds will be
by the am unit of fed
aral aid apporti1nod annually. Vote
'or bones, and secure the federal aid
when ava liable. - St. Augustine
Record.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-07-15
THREE VIEWPOINTS.

The organization OF that third par
ty, which is composed Of the political
and outcasts of the country,
viii not cause anyone to lose any
sleep, but it gives promise that the
political issues of the coming cam
pagn will be defined with clarity.
The republicans have labeled them
selves as the apostles of reaction,
while the democrats have again garb-
ed Themselves in the mantle of pro-
gress and moderation. The ama!ga-
nation of the committee of As and
the so-CGlled labor party will rally
the majority of the radicals and sore
heads. We snail have a definite call
to the reactionariec and the radicals,
as we have to those who stand be-
tween the two, the progressive lib
erals A multiplicity of parties un-
der our system of government is I'M
desirable, but supporters of sanity
and stability will welcome a test of
with the apostles of extrem-
ism in foreign and domestic policy,
no matter what they may call them
selves.
The majority of the American peo-
pie are neither reactionary nor radi-
cal, but above all are sane, progress
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-07-15
NATIONAL PRESS EDITORIALS

Iof having been nominated practically
by reclamation on the first baIlot
from a field that contained MANY
distinguished Democrats. He is well
fitted for the place, By education and
experience. For seven years he has
been assistant secretary of the navy.
and curing the war he carried heavy
burdens with convincing strength
He is an able administrator, a force
full speaker and man of vision.
The enthusiastic congratulations
that have been showered upon the
nominee from all parts of the coun-
try and from all ranks of Democracy
is an augury of a united front in the
campaign. Despite the long strug-
gle in the convention hall there Were
parently nothing any of the candi-
dates or their managers have to be
sorry for. That this is true is due
primarily to the fact that the nom
inatOn race was Embossed, and unin-
huenCed by Interior o. exterior con
siderations. Tie hardy stand the
delegates made for the favCrite can
didate and the joy with which they
nockod to the Cox standard when it
was evidenced that their particular
aspirant could not be chosen, shows
that the convent r was always unit
ed upon the great issues of Drin-
ciple, and was only fo- a time with
out unanimity as TO the man best
equipped to bear the brunt of the
fight.
The San Francisco meeting of the
Democratic party viii be remember
ed as one of the greatest party gath
erings in American political 'exper-
fence, not because it was the longest.
but because its constructive accom-
are nearly unparalleled.
A moment when great issues con-
fronred the people, it has met them
greatly untiinchingly. It's purpose
was sounded in masterful keynote
address that will live as one of the
political messages in our
history. Its platform is q triumph of
courageous, constructive effort I'M
evasive and specific. It's candidates
are men with long records of leader
ship anaconstructive administration,
practical and progressive, fighters
each of them and able to champion
effectively the great program marked
out by the convention.
Epya,.Op,, will
lay his aggressive campaign. He is
certain to carry the war to the enemy
and while he will wage clean fight,
it will be a relentless fight. Ire
mendous principles OF international
and domestic significance are at
stake. They have called loudly for
champion. Governor Cox has been a
great governor. He will make a
great president-Pittsburgh Sun.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-07-15
LAkE-AN INSPIRATION.

Lake county furnishes an inspiring
example of what can be done to de-
velOp county or section by work,
advertising, good will and coopara-
ton of its people.
Down in Lake county" says the
! Times-Union, editorially, lis a prac-
/ teal demonstration of action that is
bringing profitable results toward the
development of that rich agricultural
and horticultural section of the state.
Note that we say action-and not
talk. IN Lake county there is coop
GRAFTON, there is work, there is adver-
Using, there is hearty welcome to all
who come there to locate, accompani-
ed with a sincere desire to make
good" And the Times Union goes
on to tell of the wonderful develop
ment, the new found wealth that
have come to that section il a few
short years as the reward for CO.
operation, work, and advertising and
faith in the future that has not failed
What an example, an inspiration,
Lake county presents to other sec
tons of Florida-to us, the people of
southwest DeSoto, which, we hope
and believe, we may call by a name
of its own by this time next year; to
all the people of what is now called
DeSoto!
In Lake county the realities Of to-
day were dreams of a few years ago,
made real, as the Times Union says.
by the coordination of purposes and
the cooperation of all the people in
creating a new era of prosperity"
Five or six years ago Lake county
stood classed as an unprogressive
county, when compared with some of
its neighbors Conditions there then
were very much as they are in Desc
to today, except there was no county
division issue. The two largest
towns were jealous. Each one was
afraid the other would gain some ad-
vantage over the other, but neither
was making a serious effort to better
her condition, and neither had any
vision of the future, except that some
day, by some miracle, they woul.
come out of the kinks and be a real
city There was more or less of
pickering and backbiting and much
apathy. Thus she went along until
the awakening, since when. under the
leadership of men of vision and en-
thusiasm, Lake has kept up a steady
march of progress.
We confidently look forward to
and hope for the day when it will be
possible for the people of what is
now DeSoto to follow the example of
those of Lake, for there is no other
section of Florida that. as a whole
has a brighter future than this. but
which unfortunately, has been OBJ
scured and smothered by the miasma
of strife
Until that day, let us, the people Of
this section, keep before us the vision
of our own possibilities, and with the
start we have made, without faltpr-
ing, strive to reach the goal we have
set
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-07-15

We refuse to let the ranti2g Of the
opponents of tie good road legisla-
ton proposed for Florida get us "all
voting on it. AT the proper time,
which will be about six weeks before
the election, we will go into it fully.
But some of those who are writing
heavy editorials against the proposit-
ion would do well to study the sub
ject a bit more before they plunge.
They are entangling themselves in
very intricate knots as they go
along .-Leesburg Commercial.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-07-15

Punta Gordas appearance is leo
per cent better than two weeks ago.
due to the energetic cleanup cam
paign being waged by the mayor
marshal and council-and the end is
not in sight. No town was ever
given more thorough cleaning than
Punta GOrda is getting, and it is to-
day cleaner than any other Florida
town we know of. 1t is taking much
hard work on the part of citizens and
expense to the town, but the expense
ana work are more than justified by
results.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-07-15

The eight years of President VIII
son have been eight years of un-
paralleled achievement. Mistakes
have been made, of course, but they
have not been mistakes involving the
honor or prestige of America. They
have been errors of Judgment, per-
haps of temperament. They are in
no sense comparable with the great
things accomplished, nor do they
mar the great record of accomplish
ment. THE cleanest war ever
fought in the history of civilization"
has left the nation, the party and the
president absolutely unsmirched.
Plain Dealer.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-07-15

The range cattle men are COM
plaing because they cannot sell th'ir
scrub cattle 2&d realize anyth'rg cut
of them. icy s.-)uid dip item,
feed them occasionally and breed
them to purebred or good grade
sires and they would have no
trouble selling them at q profit.
The people have learned to discrim-
mate and the scrub must go.-Times-
Union.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-07-15
STATE PRESS EDITORIALS

The Palm Beach Post says the vot-
ers of southern Florida are determin-
ed that the recently elected members
of the legislature chall reapportiOn
the State The reader naturally con-
cludes that South Florida has a
grievance against middle and West
Florida. The Times thinks the
Charge unjust and the future will
show this 20 the the truth.-Apala-
chicola Times.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-07-15
Cox and Roosevelt.

By its choice for the vice presi-
dency, the Democratic party COM
pletes for the American people a
ticket commanding respect and co -
fdence: James Middleton Cox of
Ohio for president and Franklin
Delano Roosevelt of New York as his
associate.
Mr.. Roosevelt has the distinction
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-07-15

So far, we are t' Id, it les not been
necessary to arrest ?Gyonc for failure
to comply with tic clean up" cdict
which does not surprise us a bit,
for we've conte' dcd firm tie start
th2t when a serious effort on the
part of the town was made 90 PER
cent Of the People would fall in line
and do their part. We simply under
estimated 10 percent.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-07-15

According to an exchange the
pineapple business. once a great in
dustry on the lower east coast. is
gradually coming back, the New
York Packer giving 1870 carloads as
an estimate of the present crop. Ex-
perts concede that the Punta Gorda
section raisec a better grade of rine-
apples than those produced on the
east coast, and tiis section ias none
of the hindrances to successful cult
walton found on the east coast, yet
the production of this section comes
nowhere near that of the east coast,
the acreage being comparatively
small. Why? Because the fact that
this section is better adapted to pine
apple culture than any other known
in Florida has never been advertised,
and not knowing of our advantages
those interested in this line go to
less favored but better advert sc
section. Pineapple growing can be
made one of our greatest wealth pro
ducers just by letting the outside
world know of our advantages.
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That DeSoto county celebration
over the. winning of the recent pri-
mary election by the divisionists was
sure a stroke of diplomacy on the
part of the people of Arcadia, the
present county seat. Harmony beats
everything, anyway. Times
Union.
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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-07-15

The Punta Gorda Town Council
should follow the example of the
Fort Myers council and appoint .
park commission, whose duties would
be to take charge of, for the purpose
of identifying them, all the city's
parks and streets. with full power to
purchase, plant and care for. all
shrubbery and trees. The commission
should be clothed with sufficient au-
thority to make its work effective
aad fund derived from taxation
should be set aside fer its exclusive
use. We have good men and women
who are anxious to serve the COM
munity in this way, without remun-
Grafton, and when the commission is
appointed a real start toward a "city
beautiful" will have been raade.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-07-15

i've. liberal and moderate. Such is
the program mapped out by the dem
ocrats, and to which their candidates
are pledged. The issues of 1920 will
be clean cut
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-07-15

If 100 to the most thoughtful men
of this "eCtion were approached and
asked the question, What is the one
thing most needed to insure success
.ful farming in this section?" there
lis no doubt that at least Is of them
would reply without hesitation
Drainage" Drainage is needed
Everybody knows it and admits it,
Then why, in the name CT common
sense, can't we have l.? Enough
money was lost this spring as a re-
suit of an extraordinary heavy rain
to moro than pay for all the canals
necessary to thoroughly drain this
immediate section. Farming in this
section is just as safe IS in any ether
section Of the state or the United
States, everything considered, but
with adequate drainage and at least
four chances to make good during a
year, there would be no reason for
any farmer making a failure here.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-07-15
Highest Grade
SEEDS

we have Just received the largest stock of All
Kinds of garden and field seeds ever brought to
Punta Gorda. They the best we could yet
for we know from experience that the hest
seed are none too good.
IL Is now unnecessary for you to send AWAY for
your seeds We are prepared to supply your
every heed-and WE ARE RETAILING ORR
SEEDS AT WHAT ARE PRACTICALLY PRES
EN- Wholesale PRICES. You will actual
~ LOSE MONEY by sending away. Let us
serve you
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-05

For Sale-Cypless shingles, bermu da hay, wagon. Phone 123.-d1t
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-05

Miss Jesse Aston, who has been attending Hendrix College, left this morning for her home in Blevins.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-05
We can vulcnnfze your auto tires Conway Overland Co.-8-23dtf

For Sale-Cypless shingles, bermu- da hay, wagon. Phone 123.-d1t
 Talk your real estate wants over with Reeves & Burke.-4-10dwtf Mrs. w. B. Clayton and son are 1 spending the day in Little Rock.
 If it's jitney you want, call phone 40 or 259. Prompt service.-5-31d6t Miss Ethel O'Brien of Little Rock is the guest of Miss Pauline PoPwers. Dining room set for sale 1O6 Faulkner street, phone 447.-6-4d3t*
 Miss Ruth Estes of Little Rock is a week end guest of friends in Conway
 See Cline & Williams for real estate and insurance. Quitman. Ark.-1- -29dtf
 Drive in the Magnolia Filling Sta tion for your gas, oil and grease.-412 dtf.
 Miss Marguerite Simms of Plumer- vile is the guest of friends in Conway today.
 For Sale-Fresh Jersey COW, at a bargain. J. B. Morris, phone 429.- 5-17dtf
 Wanted to Rent-A house. Call at , Log Cabin Democrat office, phone 21 -6-2dtf
 For Rent-Three unfurnished rooms POS Main street. Mrs. Fora Galyon. -6-5d2t
 Prof. l.. E. Winfrey of the Hendrix College faculty is spending the day in Little Rock. Bud Anderson is in Little Rock to- day to witness the Traveller Memphis douple header.
 Any kind of baggage hauled. Calls answered promptly. Harmon, phone 40 or 259.-5-31d6t
 One good Ford touring car for sale. The early caller gets the bargain. Bolls Bros.-5-19dwtf
 Earl Polk of Corning, an alumnus of Hendrix College, is here to attend the graduating exercises.
 Mir. and Mrs. Paul Oliver of Corn ing are guests of Mrs. Divers par ents, MT. and Mrs. J. M. Adams.
 Miss Ruby Breedlove will return tomorrow morning to her home in Allen, Okla, after spending a few days with her aunt, Mrs, J. M. Wal | thall of Conway.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-05
R. w. REYNOLDS JOINS
 L-J ELECTRIC COMPANY

R. w. Reynolds, who until recently was employed in the office of S. G. Smith, has bought the interest in the Lincoln-Jones Electric Company held by Mrs. J. T. Canada, and today as sumed his duties as one of the firm. He will be associated with Carlos Brown as proprietor of the company, which is the oldest in the city and has always enjoyed good patronage. MT. Reynolds has made many friends here since his removal from Ozark.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-05
WEATHER FORECAST.

, Tonight, fair; Sunday, fair, cooler in northwest portion.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-05
Don't expect to get through a hotl

Don't expect to get through a hot summer of hard work without a sick spell, if you start with your system full of impurities. To avoid break down in the busy season begin now taking Prickly Ash Bitters, the remedy for men. It will purify the blood, liver and bowels and put the system in healthy condition. Price SIPS per bottle. Florence Drug Co.,, Special Agents.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-05
TOWN CHANGES NAME.

One of the changes made by the war and which is now recorded on rail- road time tables, is the name taken by Germantown, which is now listed as henWood. Citizens of that place adop- ed the new name when the late war with Germany came on.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-05
HOUSE AGAIN PASSES
 VETOED BUDGET BILL
(Bv United Pressl

Washington, June 5.-The house to- day repassed the budget bill minus the clause which caused veto of the first bill by President Wilson. The amended measure will go immediately to the senate, where action is ex- pected shortly.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-05
TO WE'D AT CUMMINS.

George D. Jenkins and Hiss Hazel Gould left today for Cummins, where they are to be married tomorrow at he home of Miss Gould's grandfather, J. T. Witt. They were accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Oscar Little, and her brother, Witt Gould. The party is expected to return Monday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-05
PRESIDENT SIGNS
 NAVY RADIO BILL
fBy United Press)

Washington, June 5.-President Wilson today signed the bill authoriz- ing the use of naval radio for the transmission of commercial and press distpatches.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-05
KANSAS CITY LIVESTOCK.
(By United Press)

Kansas City, June 5.-Cattle: re- ceipts 450, market steady, native steers $10.5 to $13.75, cows and heifers $5 to $13.50, Hogs: receipts 1,400, market steady, bulk sales $13.50 to $13.90, heavy, $13.50 to $13S5.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-05

Full blood Jersey male. Cows call ed for and returned s3.5O. Satisfac- tion guaranteed. Cows handled with care. Phone 298. o. s. Russ.-wsdtf
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-06-05

Legal Blanks for sale at this office
The Cordova daily times., 1920-06-15

Beauty may be only skin deep, but it's deep enough to have made mil lionaires out of a lot of complexion manufacturers.