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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-08
As Others See 1t
DEMOCRATS AND THE ADMINISTRATION
(Florida Metropolis)

There is a class now busily engaged urging that
the Republican administration be supported by all
Americans regardless of party affiliations They
arc seeking to make it appear that to render OPP
position is to display un-American spirit This
class is not entirely unknown in Florida.
The administration is entitled to support as long
as it confines itself to American principles and
does not attempt to put over partisan policies.
And it is the privilege of every citizen who enjoys
the rights prescribed by the Constitution to draw
his own line of demarcation between American
ism and partisanism The new administration
does not hold monopoly on all the best ideas OF
government. Democrats willing to give the
Republicans chance in office before criticizng
their official acts, but when the occasion arises
and it undoubtedly will arise repeatedly. con-
centrated fire of opposition will act as balance
wheel the national machine.
Shame upon those Democrats who oppose every
step because it is Republican. Repubicanism is
the word of the hour. Like everything else, it
has its merits and it's faults Because the Repub
licans assailed everything Democratic does not
Justify the continuation of such plan only re-
versed.
The Republican party has its ideas about
established; others should fall before the attacks
of honorabl opposition. but we can take no stock
in the cry that calls to every American to enthu-
siastically toss his hat into the air and shout
Long live the administration" The administra-
ton is entitled to life as long it places Amer
icanism above Repubcanissn, and when it fails
to do this then there should be a general moblli-
cation of forces to oppose.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-08
FLORIDA A sueAR.PRoDucINe STATE

(Florida Metropolis
That Florida's potentiaties as future sugar
producing state are rapidly becoming recognized i'll
keeping with the real possibilities is again demon
strated by the exclusive announcement carried in
Thursdays Metropolis of the formation of a MI
liondollar concern to develop cane production and
sugar manufacturing possibilities in the Moore
Haven section, in the Everglades.
This makes the third really great project of the
kind to be announced for Florida in recent
months and as a result of them the state stands
on the very threshold of that day when she will
be the greatest competitor of Cuba and Louisiana
in the supply of the sugar demands of not only the
United States but the world at large.
1t has been long recognized among the older
settlers of Florida that the state afforded oppor
tunities for the development of a sugar industry
little realized even among the largest refners of
sugar. In recent years various financial enter
prises and moneyed men have been quietly inves-
tigating the prospects for the successful estab
lishment of such enterprises, with the result that
there is little question but that investments
made along these lines are prompted by business
wisdom.
Florida has climate which is admittedly far
superior to that of Louisiana for the purposes of
cane production. She has character and extent
of soil which will more than favorably compare
with it all the state offers reasonable cost of
acres, together with transportation facilities
which are unexdelled There is no doubt butt that
Florida has finally entered upon that state of de-
veopment that will place her in the front rank
of the great sugarproducing sections of the world
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-08
;,UI9 ,;g3 flhSH2.

Fire broke out in the New York EN-
porium at Tickville Tuesday night,
after everybody else had gone to bed.
At the time, it was rumored around
that tie proprietor was not present,
but this is a mistake. He was there
from start to finish.
Poke Eazley passed through Bound
ing Billows Friday afternoon driving
his yoke of steers. He was travelling
so slow the Town Marshall threaten.
ed to arrest him for taking time.
II -
A runaway team passed through the
Calf Ribs neighborhood Monday after.
noon and caused nearly everybody tc
get up and go out in the road with
their heads not combed.
copyright, 1921, George Matthew
Adams.)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-08

Some Of our contemporaries, arguing for the no.
fence law. speak of the COW as if she were an I'M
desirable citizen. We do not share that view nor
concede that the no-fence law would reduce the
number of cattle produced in Florida On the con-
trary, statistics show that compulsory fencing has
always resulted in more and better stock. Florida
has many advantages as stock raising state,. in
Guiding several varieties of hays and grains which
can be grown to advantage With the elimination
of the tick. and the closing of the free range bet
ter breeds will appear, dairying will take its pro-
meat production will go forward on sounder
basis than ever.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-08
SOME STRAWBERRIES

Plant City is making new record in srawber-
ries this season, having passed the million quart
mark earlier than ever before. Other neighborng
towns have made extensive Shipments but we are
not yet provided with the figures Prices have
been good throughout. and the quality of fruit is
said to be superb.
This is becoming very important industry, and
is capable of unlimited extension With the newt
able decline in prices of fertilizer and other sup
plies. the business should grow, and show big
profit even with possible price reduction next
season.
One great advantage. coupled with the open
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-08
FEDERAL TAXES

Two things are imperative with regard to fed
eral taxation if it is not to act halter bus
mess and an insuperable barrier to reconstruction.
Taxes must be lower they must be attended with
less difficulty to the tax payer.
So far as tax reduction is concerned, it is a mat
ter of cutting out the non-essentials. The govern
ment must live on less. The proposal to expend
billions for the maintenance of the biggest navy in
the world and the establishment of universal train.
ing on land, must wait-the Longer the better.
Besides. this country should come 10 some den
mite understanding with regard 70 the allies about
the repayment of the money borrowed from the
United States. Between billion and billion and
half dollars are due on interest. If that could
be collected this year it would mean re 5ucirg the
average American tax receipt about one-thrd In
other words, one-thrd of the taxes paid by Amer
lean citizens this year will be to support foreign
governments That is passing beyond TIE stage Of
calm endurance,
The income taxes should be collected without
imposing an additional tax in time and expense
upon the taxpayers aggregating many hundreds
of millions lost and expended in preparing income
tax returns So complicated are these returns that
none but experts can even guess to how they
should be made out. 1t enough to require every
citizens to turn over big percentage of his earn
ings to the government without imposing upon him
the burdens of the present law.
If times begin to pinch the burden of taxes will
become insupportable unless the government cxer-
cises some foresight in trying to make it lighter.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-08
CRITICISING THE ADMINISTRATION

Democrats have right to watch closely the
progress of the present national administration. So
long as it goes their way they should support it
whole-heartedly 1t is results in national way
that count, not party advantage. If the right
thing is done makes little difference who does it,
But no chvalrous idea of standing by the
president should lead Democrats to forget their
own faith, or give their sanction 10 measures not
justified by that faith. Mr.. Harding has right
to fill the public places with Republicans. He can
not be justly criticised for sticking to his own party
But when he forges-if he should the rights
and interests of the people, or of any section of
the country, and stands for special privileges. then
he will be deserving of criticism Let us be fair,
but let us also be fearless
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-08

The Florida Advocate. published at Wau-
chula by George M. Goolsby, very properly ceIe-
brates its twentieth birthday with an account of
the progress of the town and paper through the
period of their co-existence. The Advocate is one
of the states best weekes and it is devoted to the
interests of an excellent city and community
Here's wishing it may live to invite us to its CEN
tennia celebration
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-08

The public health bureau at Washington, after
long investigation has acquitted Cincx Lcctula-
RUS of the charge of spreading disease germs No.
you guessed wrong. c. Lectularius is not one of
those undesirable aliens charged with Bolshvism.
but that common household pet known as the bed
bug. Indicted along with the flea, the louse the
mosquito and the fly, all of whom were convicted,
he established enough facts to show that, on the
specific charge Of being germ carrier, he was
probably innocent. On other counts. however. he
deserves the death penalty
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-08
ON HIS HIGH HORSE

The new sentry, butt of half the
war jokes ever written, had been in
structed to force all officers to dis
mount when nearing his post and was
enjoying the privilege to the full
Through the murk of the late after
noon he saw major.
Halt" he yelled. "Dismount!"
But" said the wondering major
81 have no horse"
Makes no difference" said the
guard. "You hustle round and gel
one. American Legion Weekly.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-08
WILLING MESSENGER

Come Seven Johnson was relating a
tale of wonderful experience in the
war while his colored admirers listen
ed pop-eyed
"Yessuh, All looks to de right and
here's big bunch of Bushes comm
toward me, and All looks to de left
and dere's anoder big bunch comm
toward me, and All looks ahead and
dere's de whole Bush army comm
toward me"
"Yas, vas, and den what did yo' do?'
MAN, All thinks of all de poor 'Mer-
leans back of me waitin' to git
bounced on-and Ali spreads de
news! "-American Legion Weekly.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-08
HOPELESS

Judge Lawrence C. Fish of the
Brooklyn IN. W Traffic Court tells
this one on himself.
During a hot political campaingn
when he was candidate for office he
was met by an old Irish woman vino
inquired:
And are we the man that's runnin'
for judge?"
81 am"
Then God bless We. And who
might be runnin' against ye?"
Judge O'Flaherty."
"OFlaherty. it is? Then God help
ye.'-American Legion Weekly.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-08
WHALE OF A LIE

DO you ever catch any whales, cap
tain?" asked the old lady OH the trans
atlantic liner.
often, ma'am," replied the captain
with note of WEAKNESS in his voice
How wonderful. Tell me how you
catch them"
That's easy. We just drop a few
old salts on their tails" American
Legion Weekly.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-08

The 6reless cooker is in many houses" says
the state Marketing Bureau but it is not used as
often it should be. Whole meals can be cooked
in it. 1t saves fuel, to which it may be added, it
saves time and labor for the housewife. and is one
Of the sbest things ever devised for systematzing
the routine drudgery of housekeeping.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-08
UNCERTAINTIES OF APPLAUSE

Some of those constituents of
yours did not vote tn eway they APP
plauded" wotag
NO" answered Senator Sorghum.
Some of them explained to me that
they were not applauding my speech
SO much as my nerve in making it,"
Washington Star, &
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-08
AND 1T is

Say, Buddy, do you remember
when we were over there, they used to
tell us that when we got back nothing
would be too good for u.s."
Sure, what about it?"
well, they told the truth. Amer
lean Legion Weekly.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-08
Member of The Associated Press

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the use for republication of all news dispatches
scredited to it or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published therein.
All rights of republication of special dispatches
herein also reserved.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-08

Forestry experts declare that Florida could
prohtably produce cork and fishing rods Ii can
also deliver the fish, Ss
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-08-08
W. E. WHYTE BECOMES
DISTRICT AGENT FOR
WOODSTOCK COMPANY

". f. Whyto. who has returned
from business "trip to Chicago, haS
r"rriyod appointment as district agent
tor the Woodstock Typewriter Co, his
territory consisting Of Florida and
Georgia.
Mr. N'hytc, who is at present con-
~ ctcd with The Lakeland Typewriter
Exchange, has been in This line of
business for many years, and knows
tprwriters. literally from \ to y,
and then some. He is very cnlhu-
lasiic over The Woodstock machine.
and is much pleased at being chosen
q represent the company in this ter
litofl. lie will travel Florida and
Georgia, selling only to dealers.
Mr. Whyte states that the business
of the Lakeland Typewriter FIX
change has been unusually good this
summer and he therefore expects Il
splendid season in his new work. He
is business-likc and arfablc and his
many friends will wish him much
success in his new position.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-08-08
TWO CONDEMNED
BUILDINGS ARE
BEING WRECKED
City Takes Matter In Its Own
Hands. and Destroys Con-
demned Structures

The city is in the building-wrecking
business today. The building at 200
y. MASSACHUSETTS, Ave, owned by Mrs.
e. A. Blaine and formerly occupied by
the wilson Bros. Livery Stables, and
the makeshift structure opposite the
city hall, on the lot of Mrs, f. v.
Cowdery, and which has been used as
a cold drink stand are today coming
down to clears the way for more
slightly and substantial structures III
the future. -.
Both of these buildings were con-
deEned, months ago by the fire de-
paftInent, but the city has been len
ientty~ allowing the structures to
stand in the hope that the owners
would move them as requested.
To-day. the city is tearing them
down, and Mayor Thompson states
that while it is in the business, il
will attend to other ruins and near
ruins, which have been left standing
as menaces to public health and
safety, as well as blots on the beauty
of the city.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-08-08
SATURDAY NIGHT CROWDS

Last Saturday night was unques-
tionably the livelicst one of the sum
mer season, judging from the down
town crowds that cOngcsted the bust
ness section for several blocks. 1t
was next to impossible to find park
ing space for automobiles after
o'clock except in outlying streets
while the stores were filled with Gus
toners. Local merchants report very
satisfactory trading. Hundreds of
people were in the city from all the
surrounding country. adding to the
size Of the throngs that were on the
streets and in the stores.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-08-08
Blount-M ason

Blount-Mason
The many friends of Miss Gertrude
Mason, whose wedding has been
cbronicled in the Telegram, will be
interested in reading the following
account by the Pompano correspoL
dent of the Miami Herald:
w. H. Blount left here on Sunday
for Lakeland where on Wednesday he
was married to Miss Gertrude Mason,
daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Mason,
of that place.
Miss Mason spent several years in
FIT. Lauderdale, where her father was
pastor of the M. e. Church, South.
She is also one of Florida's promi
nent educators. She will be welcom-
ed here by her large number of
friends. Mr.. Blount is the youngest
son of Rev. Mr. w. H. Blount of Sa-
yannah and Pompano, and has made
his home in Pompano for number
Of years where he has been very sue
cessful in business. After a weddins
trip to Savannah and North Carolina
they will return to make PompanC
their future home.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-08-08
MR.. AND MRS. P. M.
HENDERSON ARE HOME
FROM WESTERN TRIP

Mr.. and Mrs Paul NJ. Henderson
reached Lakeland this morning, hay
ing come down from Jacksonville as
the last lap of a journey that took
them to the Pacific coast and back.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henderson and Mr.. and
Mr.. w. f. Sneed left here to attend
the Elks' National convention in Los
Angeles. and made an extensive tour
of the western states following the
convention. The party broke up at
Denver. Mr.. and Mrs. Henderson stop
ping on the way home at Kansas
City. Mo-; st. Louis, Mo-; Chatta-
nooga. Tenn. and Jacksonville.
In Chattanooga they We're guests of
Mrs. V. j. Henderson who is Mr..
Hcnderson's grandmother and is hale
and hearty at the age of 80 years.
In Jackonvillc. they We're guests Of
Mrs. Henderson's sister. Mrs. Roy
Leite, and spent Sunday at Pablo
Beach.
They are glad to be home, and are
more than ever convinced that the
rest of the country has nothing on
Florida"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-08-08
LAKELAND MAN MEETS
MULBERRIAN OUT WEST

The world is small. according to
the people who think up proverbs.
When W. F.. Sneed Of Lakeland was
accosted by a policeman in Los An
geles. he says he was not startled,
having clear conscience. but he ad-
mits being surprised when the Office
of the law said:
You're from Lakeland. My name
il Proctor was born and reared in
Mulberry
The young man went on to explain
that he came to Los Angeles after
leaving the service at the close OF the
war. After spending some time as Il
plain clothes man. he had been placed
or the police force Of Los Angeles and
Lis friends back home will be inter
csicd in hearing that he is doing we'll
ia the far West.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-08-08
Deaths
ROY JACKSON .HoRNsBY

The many friends of Roy jackson
Hornsby, corner of Georgia Ave-. and
Park St, will be shocked to learn of
his death which occurred Sunday af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock, after an illness
of but few days.
Mr.. Hornsby was born in Doerun,
Ca and came to Lakeland three years
ago. He was employed in the car
repair department of the Atlantic
Coast Line shops.
He leaves to mourn his loss his
wife and two small children, his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. F. Hornsby,
who moved here recently from Geor-
gia; two brothers here. c. C. and d.
F. Hornsby, Jr.; a brother, j r.
Hornsby, who left Sunday for Geor-
gia after a stay in Lakeland; two
brothers and two sisters, who reside
in Georgia, and a nephew in Lake
land, Safer Page.
The funeral service will be held in
the Gentry-Futch chapel Tuesday af-
ternoon at o'clock DR.. w. j. DO
lin, of the First Baptist church will
officiate and the Oddfellows and Car
mems Union will meet at Oddfellows'
Hail. at 4:30, and attend the srevice
The body will be taken to Doerun
Ga. on Wednesday for interment
there.
The deceased was young man OF
many admirable traits which endeared
him to his family and associates. He
was a faithful employee and was al
ways on duty and always ready to
lend a helping hand. He will be
greatly missed both in the home circle
and by his associates.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-08-08
Circle No, a Meets

Circle No. 4, the Wesleyans. Of the
Woman's Missionary Society of the
First Methodist church was entertain
cd Friday afternoon at four o'clock
by Mrs. C. w. Murdoch. Mrs. Clarke
and Mrs. J. w. Buchanan, ST., at the
home of the latter. There were TWEEN
ty members and severdI' visitors pres
eht. The occasion was such a de-
lightful one that each one expressed
regret that some of the Circle had to
be absent.
The circle decided to give a silver
tea in the near future at the home Of
Mrs. c. w. Love on South Tennessee
avenue, to which all the ladies in the
church and friends of the other
churches are cordially invited.
After the business was completed a
most enjoyable social hour was spent
and delicious ice cream and cake were
served. REPORTER
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-08-08
LAkELANp,s WEATHER

During the single hour from to
6 o'clock yesterday afternoon one
inch and one-twentieth was the Of
ficially recorded rainfall here in
Lakeland. Showers developed
throughout this section earlier in
the afternoon but it took some time
for the rain to reach the city from
the northwest. When it did come
the streets were soon miniature
rivers. There was also some sharp
lightning that made timid folks
jump. So far as ascertained no
damage was done. The rain as
usual served to cool the atmos-
phere. The days temperature
ranged from II to 80 degrees Dur
ing last night the mercury went
down to 20 degrees and at noon to-
day stood at the S5-degree mark.
More rain is in. prospect before the
day is over.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-08-08
NOTES FROM MORRELL
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Miss Charlotte Searcy was admitted
to the hospital today for medical
treatment.
Mrs. W A. Wilson, with her baby,
vas admitted to he hospital today for
medical treatment
Dorothy and Harry Mills. children
Of Mr.. and Mrs. d. \. Mills, had their
tonals removed this morning and are
doing well.
Mrs. Ncttie Gray of E. Morton ST.
lad her tonails removed Saturday and
was able to leave for home Sunday
Miss Charlotte Scarcy was admitted
to the hospital this morning for med
zeal treatment.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-08-08
RETURN TO LAKELAND

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Darracott. who have been liv-
ina in Tampa for the past three
mGnths will be glad to know that they
are again taking up residence in
lakeland Mrs. Darracott and chill
dicn are already here and are located
at the home of Mrs. \. II. Darracott
for the present Mr.. Darracott is at
tending to contracting work in Wi
mIuMa.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-08-08
HELD UNION SERVICE

The congregations of the First Pres
byterian, Cumberland Presbyterian
and First Christian churches united
Sunday evening in a union service at
the First Presbyterian church. All
three pastors took part in the service.
Rev. G. l.. Stacy, Rev. S. H. Eshman
and Rev. c.. II. Trout. DR.. Trout
preached an eloquent and inspiring
sermon, the church being filled.
A pleasing feature was vocal solo
by Miss Frances higgins.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-08-08
DUDLEY BUNGALOW is SOLD

The attractive residence on the cor
ner of Tennessee Ave. and Orange St,
which has been the property of Mrs.
Geo. w. Dudley, has been sold to
DR.. G.. ID. Stoner. DR.. Stoner is hay
ing the place freshened up with paint
and varnish.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-08-08
y MRS. jim. POLLOCK

The many friends of Mrs. J. N. Pol
lock, wife of ]. N. Pollock. who re-
sides, about four miles south of the
4 citye will regret to learn of her death
which occurred Sunday night at ~
o'clock.
- Mrs. Pollock thas been resident
Of this community for many years
and was highlyfRespected
The funeral service will be held at
the home this afternoon.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-08-08
COUNTRY STORE TONIGHT

The big attraction at the Casino to-
night will be Country Store. This
will be the second event of this spec
ial summer amusement inaugurated
by Manager b. b. Garner just a
week ago. Again tonight many val
uahle prizes are to be awarded. The
request is made that the crowds come
early SO as to avoid disappointment.