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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-06
new SET OF OFFICERS WILL SERVE
PEOPLE OF POLK COUNTY FOUR YEARS
Something About the Men Who Were Chosen the Recent Election
and Qualified This Week to Fill the Various County Positions

A new set of county officials will
administer the affairs of Polk county
during the next four years. 1t was a
fine compliment to the method in
which the affairs of the county have
been administered in the past that ev-
cry official who has held Office in Polk
county during the past four years who
ran for reelection was returned to
office. y.
In the board of county commission
ers four of the old board retain their
offices for the next two years, the re-
firing member, Mr.. j. G. Durrance
of Fort Meade, not seeking re-elec-
ton. His successor is J. T. Hancock
of Fort Meade, a prominent citizen OF
Polk county, and a large real estate
holder and for years county surveyor.
This will add to the strength of the
already strong personnel of the board
due to Mr.. Hancock's familiarity with
all the lands of Polk county acquired
during many years acting as county
surveyor.
E. G. Flanagan succeeds himself as
chairman of the board. Mr.. Flanagan
has made a fine record. During his
two years administration Of Office he
has caused many miles of road to be
built in his district; he is largely
responsible for the drive around Lake
IIollingsworth and for the road to the
Lake Ununty line. He has kept the
roads in fine repair and has in all
respects labored for the interests ol
his district.
S. c.. Sloan, of Kathleen, was re-
turned to Office by a large majority
because of the fine record he made as
county commissioner. Mr.. Sloan's is
the largest district in the county, not
withstanding which he has kept the
roads in fine condition and has sue
ceeded in building many miles of new
road.
Mr.. John l.. Robson of Medulla
was also returned by a large majority
and is probably the most popular man
in his district. Mr.. Robson is a man
of wide experitnce in legislative lines.
before coming to Polk county having
served several terms in the Legisla-
ture as a representative from Leon
county.
A. T. Mann of Barlow has been on
the board continuously longer than
any man in Polk county ever served,
having been reelected time after time
and is now rounding out his twelfth
year as a member of the board.
Mr.. Werner Jones succeeds Mr.
Boynton as tax assessor. For the past
four years Mr.. Jones has been clerk
under Mr.. Boynton and is thoroughly
familiar with the records and the
work of the Office. He was elected
without opposition. Mr.. Boynton will
continue to reside in Polk county
where he has large property and
grove interests.
Mr.. j. A. Johnson clerk of the cir
cult court for twelve years and af-
filiated with the Office under the ad-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-06

ministrat:on of his father for eight
years, is one of Polk county's best
known officials. He has voluntarily
retired from the Office and his many
friends will wish for him great sue
cess in private life. He is succeeded
by Mr.. J. D. Raulerson, Polk coun
ty hoy who was elected without oppo-
sition. Mr.. Raulerson goes into Office
with wide experience, having been Mr..
Johnson's chief clerk for several
years. 1t is generally conceded that
the office will be maintained at the
same high standard as it has been
maintained in the past.
Popular 'Siah Murdaugh succeeds
himself as tar collector, having been
re- elected without opposition. There
is no tax collectors office in the State
of Florida which is better maintained
nor where the records are more ac-
Curately kept than in this office. With
'Siah as tax collector much of the
sting is taken out of having to pay
taxes.
John Logan succeeds himself as
sheriff He has already served twelve
years and no more efficient sheriff
can be found anywhere than Mr.. Lo-
gan. Clyde Olive will continue as
his chief deputy.
Chester A. Parker of Lakeland goes
into office as superintendent of pub
lie instruction, succeeding Mr.. John
Moore. Mr.. Moore will probably re-
tain some position with the public
school system of the county. Mr.
Parker was superintendent of public
instruction for four years and was
largely instrumental in bringing the
public school system up to its present
high standing in this county.
Spessard Holland succeeds Judge
Blanton as county judge. Judge Blan-
ton will continue to reside in Lake
, land and will probably re-enter the
practice of law here, his plans not
having fully matured. Mr.. Holland
is being promoted from County Prose-
cutting Attorney to the judgeship. He
is fine, clean, impartial, level-head-
ed young man and will make good
official. He is retaining In his Office
the chief clerk who served under
Judge Blanton.
Hardin Peterson of Lakeland sue
ceeds Spessard Holland as prosecut-
ing attorney. Mr.. Peterson is con-
scientious, hard working, and capable
ard there is no reason why the laws
of the county should not be impartial
ly enforced during his administration.
Mr.. Edwin Spencer, Jr., of Lake
land has again been chosen by the
Board of County Commissioners as
attorney for the board during the
coming year. He is one of the coun-
tvs most able attorneys, and no bet
ter choice could have been made for
this important Office.
The citizens of Polk county can
rest assured that the public affairs Of
this county will be carefully and eff
ficiently administered during the next
four years.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-06
Denies Peace Overtutres
(By Associated Press.l

Dublin, Jan. 6.-De Valera, presi-
dent Of the Irish Republic, denies
that the Sim Fein are making peace
cvertures to England, says Freeman s
Journal. De Valera is quoted as say
ing he would not turn a deaf ear to
English proposals if they were based
upon the recognition of Ireland as
an Independent nation.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-06
COAST PATROL AIR BOATS
TO BE SOLD BELOW COST

Washington, Jan Ito encour.
age the development of commercial
aerial transportation and the devel-
opment Of civilians as airplane pilots
for use in war time, the navy depart
ment has authorized the sale of 125
coast patrol flying boats at one-third
of the cost price.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-06
CLAIMING COX TAKES SEAT
AS BAY STATE GOVERNOR
(By Associated Press.)

Boston, Jan. 6. Claiming Cox
was inaugurated governor of Massa-
chusetts today succeeding Calvin
Coolidge. Mr.. Coolidge left the state
house once more a private citizen
for a few weeks before the Inaugural
tion at Washington.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-06
LORD MAYOR O'CALLACHAN OF
CORK APPEALS FROM ORDER
DEBARRINC> him FROM j S.
WOMEN TO BE SPEAKER
OF B. c. LEGISLATURE
(By Associated Press.l

Victoria, British Columbia, jan
"A woman will be the next speaker OF
the British Columbia legislature. Mrs.
Mary Ellen Smith, newly-elected rep
resentative from Vancouver, received
such a large plurality in the recent
election that the cabinet named her
for speaker today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-06
ELEVEN U. S. AVIATORS
LAND AT ACAPULCO, MEX.
(By Associated Press.l

Mexico City, Jan. 6.-Eleven Unit
ed States aviators, flying to Panama,
landed at Acapulco, in the state of
Guerrero late yesterday. The flight
was without incident.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-06

A Chicago girl arrested for stealing
said: What else can a girl with a
college education do, when she can
earn only $S week"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-06
Irish Visitors Still Center Of Attrac-
lien at Norfolk : State and
Labor Departments Considering
His Case-Friends Of Irish Free
dom Wire Offers to Render Any
Assistance Possible.
Lord Mayor ParOled
(By Associated Press.)

lBy Associated Press.)
Washington, Jan. e. Secretary
Wilson has announced that he has
granted parole to Lord Mayor O'Cal-
laghan pending a decision on his ad-
mission,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-06

A bill introduced at Washington
would provide sS5O,OOO to build a
nome and Office building for the vice
president.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-06
BANK IN LONDON SUSPENDS
RESULT GENERAL DEPRESSION

London, Jan. 6.-The British
American continental bank, capital
lied at 100000 pounds, suspended
today. The general financial situa-
tion is held responsible.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-06

Smallpox is prevalent in many Chi
cago schools.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-06

Potato buyers are Offering Micht-
gan growers Is cents peck.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
WHEN A GIRL MARRIES
Ry ANN LLSLE

Who's going to tell her?'' asked Jim.
 You - you. of course. dear I said quietly, twining my arms tightly around Jim.
 HN flung me off and got to his feet impAlg slowly over to a chair on the other side of the room. His face worked and his eyes seemed to be looking on bitter fruit.
 ''I wanted 10 buy the old place myself, you know" he said, at last
 Yes, 1 know. But Pat managed to get it. And he's put it in Jeanie's name. There's only one thing that can possibly mean, Jim"
 You think''- began Jim, study ing me through narrowing eyes. Then he flung himself to his feet. smiling his dear, boyish smile. Of course, Pat still cares. And her bitterness against Neal and Phoebe's ha apiness is be- cause she doesn't believe a mans love lasts. When she sees how it is with Pat, that must restore her belief in love-and make her hapy- Make her willing to let the kids be happy, too We have you, Virginia-haNe you just where we want you. Of course I'll tell her, Anne I'll phone and start the reconciliation stuff this in Stant.'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23

which has been added IA cup of stale bread crumbs Within an inch from the top of the mould add more of the macaroni and slip a little Inacaroni down the sides of the filled mould. Put on the lid, tie it on securely, and place this mould into a large sauce pan containing boiling water; let the water boil up around the mould for about 45 minutes, then serve the steamed meat and macaroni turned out onto platter covered with the following sauce:
 Spiced Tomato Sauce: Put into a small saucepan 1 tablespoons of drip pings of bacon fat, 1-2 teaspoon su- gar. l cup of the liquid from three ripe tomatoes which have been stew ed (cut up) in water to cover-or l cup of the juice from a can of to- 1natoes may be used instead-and 4 tablespoons of flour mixed to a paste in l cup of cold water. Now tie up ins a small piece of cheesecloth ? whole cloves and a small piece of bay leaf and put this. tiny bag into the saucepan Let this sauce simm CT until thick, then remove the little bag containing the spices and serve hot.
 Tomo~rOw-Answer Letters.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23

Round shoulders are always ob- jectionaib1e, but particularly so if one wears a tailored suit, for the .simplic- ity and severity of the suit coat re- quire q trim, well-set-up figure.
 At one time it was permissible to dresses appropriate for afternoon wear ''Permissfble'' is probably too strong a word, since the style of the frocks some years ago concealed the fact that the back and shoulders were in a, wrong position. But the dresses today only accenutuate 4 rounded shoulder line. It is neces- . sary not only for health but for good looks to keep the spine straight and the shoulders back.
 If you have unfortunately become round shouldered, there are two or three simple exercises that will do wonders in bringing the figure back to a. graceful position One is to learn to sleep on the back without a pillow. This keeps the spine and shoulders in proper position for about eight hours of the period you are asleep. As this is one-third of your life it is an ex- cellent time to give to corrective
 You will be able to see the benefits of this in a remarkably short time. Meanwhile, if the small bone at the base of the neck has become promin- ent. as is the case with most round shouldered people, try claspiag the hands at the back of the neck and stretching the arms back as far as possible, at the same time holding the head as high as possible. This will throw that bone back into place even- tually.
 NJ. K-FreckIes come from natur- al causes, so there is no way of pre- venting them. Bleaches that are strong enough to remove these marks will also injure the skin. You can lessen this tendency to freckle by protecting the face from strong sun or wind and by using such simple bleaches as the juice of lemon straw berry or cucumber Follow this with some cold cream, as even these fild bleaches deplete the skin of it's oily secretion Send an addressed stamped envelope for the eyelasil to- mic.
 J. F-As your pfmpIes come from internal disorder, you will be com
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
] LH[ga1Et1hl Talks S'' TI By John B. HubeE A;M,NID
THE GERM THEORY

I1IE1Oh4
 they would have less occasion to dwell. in their sewing bees, on the mysterious dispensations of Prova- dence-
 And yet that such medieval fatal ism has not entirely died out, is ev- idenced by the fact that people still say that it has '+pleased Providence to take a dear one from them," when the illness that resulted in the loss can be directly traceable to the break ing of some sanitary law.
 In essence, what is this revolution in medicine? Instead of looking on disease as the A1mighty's merited scourge, modern doctors have devel- oped means by which maladies, hfta1- erto fatal. or the cause of great sz9- fering are now cured-or, what Is even better, prevented before they have q chance to develop. And the Ehange has come about mainly through the demonstration of the germ theory by the great t'renchman Pasteur and is based on his dictum that it is within human power, under Gods mercy and guidance, to banish all parasitic diseases from the earth.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
ample

The upper portion or yoke, Of the frock is cut in the center of the back. Illustrati ton No l shows the closing in the back finished with buttons and buttonholes. To make this, one must face the edge on which the button holes are made and add an exten- sion or projecting wrap, to the other raw edge, on which the buttons are sewn. Cut two lengthwise strips of the material one inch wide and a trif1e longer than the depth of the yoke.
 Face the edge Con which the but tonholes are made) with one of these strips by sewing the right side of the strip to the right side of the yoke and turn to the wrong side, creasing on the line of stitching. Turn in raw
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
MONDAY

No; but it's been pretty lonesome, and l had too much time to remem- Der that dreadful interview with Dick Vest
 Poor kiddie, that was a night Eaare of an evening, But it's all over Snd no harm done-no harm, that is, as long as I go down to business each cay o-s%s fight West But there might se some damage if I sat here hold lug your hand, as you doubtless think A devoted husband should.
 There was a. suggestion of irrita- ton in Jim'S voice, though he knelt 1S the couch as he spoke and gath exrsd me into his arms. But his ca g-e-s was automatic instead of ten der.
 To-day wasn't bad at all. It was nice.'' I said, glad that I could reas- .ssure Jim as to the state of my feel 1nss even if it wasn't he who had brightened them Virginia came and was so adorabIy sweet and kind I thought at first I was dreaming it all"
 When Virginia chooses" com menbed Jim dryiy. ~she can be very charming"
 There was a little girl and she had a. little curl right in the mid dle of her forehead. and when she was good she was very, very good, and when she was bad she was hor- rid I chanted, adding coaxingly: But Virginia would be sweet always If only she were happy, Jim. And don't you think she'd be happier If you were to phone and thank her for Perhaps But that theory isn't going to be tested" replied Jim curt ly-
 Please, dear,'' persisted Please There's a very special reason why you should Maybe you haven't stopped to realize it, but Jeanie doesn't know yet that Pat has bought the old Harrison place and put it in her name. She ought to know"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23

right sides facing each other. The stitching is made close to the edge and runs around the outer edge They are then turned right side out and carefully pasted so that the stitching will come in the crease. The raw edges of the collar and cuffs are then bound with bias strips, sewn on very much the same as shown in illustra- ton No 8 though, of course, not ex- tending so far beyond the edge which is being bound The neck and sleeves are neatly hem med before sewing on collar and cuffs.
 If +hey were to be used on a very dainty dress of sheer material, they might be made of a single thickness of the material and perhaps edged with lace whipped on with fine stitches.
 1,he four-vear-old would require 2 wards of 36-inch material.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
The Adventure of the Second Stain
PART EIGHT

of a woman cut out of a portrait
 ''I have carried this because l thought it might be useful" said he. .-The policeman has recognized it.''
 She gave Q gasp and her head dropped back in the chair.
 Come, Lady Hilda. You have the letter. The matter may still be ad- justed l have no desire to bring trouble to you. My duty ends when have returned the lost letter to your husband Take my advice and be frank with me IL is your only chance"
 Her courage was admirable Even now she wo Id not own defeat
 ''I tell you again, MT. Holmes, that you are under some absurd illusion ''
 Holmes rose from the chair . '-I am sorry for you, Lady Hilda-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
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TWO LIGHT DINNERS
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Eat less meat" is good slogan for the home table as 1he mercury begins Eo climb in the thermometer. The following menu suggests light meats:
 Lamb Chops
 Tomato FritterS
 Baked Potatoes
 Coffee Pineapple Pie
 Tomato Friterst: Cut up fresh to- matoes until a pint measure is full Ga pint of the canned will do), then put this amount in the top of a double boiler with 1 slice onion, 1 Sprig par sley, 1-4 teaspoon salt, a pinch of pep per and 1-2 teaspoon sugar. Let sim n1er for % minutes, then pass it through a sieve Now put the strained puree back into the double boiler and add to it 3 tablespoons of soaked un- cooked rice; cook til the rice is ten den, then stir in 1-4 cup of milk which has been thickened with a ta- blespoon of four and combined with l tablespoon of butter. Beat 1 egg well and add this also 10 the mixture Let cool. then form into flat cakes with the hands: roll aheSe cakes is crumbs, egg, then in crumbs again. and fry them in frying pan which is half full of bacon fat Cor any kind of faO so that ahey will be slightly submerged. Serve Fhees 'appetizers on the meat platter with the chops.
 Pineapple Pie: Combine l cup shredded pineapple and juice. 1 cup lemon and 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Mix thoroughly. then turn this into a paS.ry-Iined pie pan: cover with a top layer of pastry and bake in Q rather quick oven so that the crust will be done but the filling very soft.
 Steamed Meat Mould
 Young Peas
 Coffee Raisin Pie
 Steamed Meat Mould: Combine 1-2 pound of round steak which has been put throuhg the butchers meat grinder. with l tablespoon Of chopped onion, safc and pepper to suit taste, and cups of either thinned leftover gravy or hot water: let this mixture simmer slowly In a saucepan for 20 minutes Drop 1 package of maca- roni into quarts of boiling. saEed water and let boil until tender (about 25 minutes), then drain and put a generous layer of it in the bottom of small buttered pail or steaming mould On top of this macaront- layer heap the Dot meat mixture to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23
What's The Use Of Blaming Someone
 Else?
BY BEATRICE FAIRFAX

Who Occupies 8 Unique Position as a Writer on Romance and Its Problems.
 There's no reason why any one special individual should boast of be- ing self-made.- We all are.
 With all due respect for heredity and environment, the individual is his owr architcct-provided only he has a. normal brain without any twist and warps and missing brain cells.
 Anyone who is lowered with the ability to think san think himself out of ru:s and bad beginnInsss and into growth and real achievement.
 circumstances may warp and twist any human being occasionally and even for cruelty long times, But at the base of the structure we build at the foundation of our home life is self
 We pay for our own blundering. No court of man or doom can make Us pay more than we have it in us to feel We have determined our through our own methods of feeling and thinking A dunce cap on one boys head may mean torture to his shrinking and sensitive soul. A beat ing with Q cat-o'-nine-tais mi Sht raise weats on another back and leave him untouched in spirit
 Friendship may fail. But there's new friendship ahead Projects may crash about the head of a worker, but there are more possibilities for work ing and striving.
 It is necessary that each of us choose for himself what his success or his failure shall bring Suppose heart-brea.king disappointment comes to John and also to Philip. It may be that Love went cruelty away with the bitterness of disillusionment- It may be that Death came wanton1y and stole all that made life seem worth cheTishing- It may even be that shame and disgrace have pounc- ed upon the man who once held his head so proudly high.
 No matteris show heavy the blow, it remains to Joohn and to Philip to say what his agony shall bring Suppose John feels that he must get away from memory Perhaps he takes to drugs Perhaps he forsakes his work and goes out to become a tramp Per haips he serenely rolls into the gut ter where nothing can remind him of what he once was Sentinenta1Iy and with great sef-pTty he will some day perhaps tell his mandin story of how fate was against him from the first and he didn't have Q chance and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23

Girl athletes have proven time and time again what they can do in the way of breaking records. At the recent interscholastic track and field meet, held at Oaks mere, N. Y., several records were broken. Floreida Bat son, a young Southern girl, surprised the judges when she clipped off one-ffth of a second in the 50 yard hurdle Miss Blanche Strebigh won honors in the high jump over large field. In the stand ing broad jump she finished second with a leap of ' feet 412 inches.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23

I have done my best for you I can see that it is all in vain"
 He rang the bell The butler an Sered.
 -'Is MT. TreIawney Hope at home ?'
 He will be at home. sir. at a quar- ter to one"
 Holmes glanced at his watch.
 Still quarter of an hour" said he Very good, l shall wait
 So for three mornings the mystery remained, So far as l could follCH it in the papers. If Holmes knew more he kept his own counsel, but, as he told me that Inspector Les trade had taken him into his conf dence in the case. I knew that he was in close touch with every develop me.nt. Upon inc fourth day zhere appeared long telegram from Paris
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-23

will hurt yourself there if you fall will not speak until you sit down Thank you"
 "I give you five minutes, MT. Holmes"
 One IS enough, Lady Hilda. I know of your visit to Eduardo Iu- cas, of your giving him this docu- ment, of. your ingenious return to the room last night, and of the man ner in which you took the letter from the hiding-place under the car pet"
 She stared at him with an ashen face and gulped twice before she could speak
 You are mad, MT Holmes-you He drew a small piece Of cardboard from his pocket. It was the face