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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-07-12
COUNTY AGENTS
NOTES
(Wm. CONNIE, County Agent


August is an ideal month for intro
ducing the friendly fungi in the citrus
grove. If you have a considerable
amount of whitefly in the grove you
can obtain cultures of the whitefly
fungus tRed Ascheronia) from the
Plant Board, Gainesville, price $10O,
plus postage. One culture is sufli-
cient for one acre. Instructions are
received with the package.
Spaulding Rose No. Irish potatoe
is good one for fall planting. Well
drained hammock or muck lands are
ideal. A complete fertilizer analyz.
ing about 4-7-6 gives good results.
enc ton to the acre. Planting should
be done by September 18th in Polk
county. Well matured seed from re-
liable growers is advisable. Before
planting soak seed in l pint Formalde'
hyde to 80 gallons of water for two
hours to kill scab and other bacterial
diseases.
Lightning strike on citrus can be
distinguished by light markings on
the twiggs, as if burnt; it is not al
directly. There have been several
such cases reported After damage
has been done and amount ascertain
cd, prunc affected portion out.
The potash contents of soils are
variable, ranging from ITO of l per
cent on very light sandy soils, to as
much as 2 per cent on heavy soils.
Muck soils are very deficient in pot
ash. l. is well to remember this
when ordering fertilizers.
Su ,phate of potash should be used
on potatoes; they are smoother than
when potash salts containing chic
rine are used. Tobacco is liable to
lower the starch content OF Irish ana
sweet potatoes, hinders crystaliZation
of the sugar in sugar beets, no doubt
due to its burning qualities.
Turpentine, ont to two teaspoonsful
TO each 100 pounds, given in milk
bran mash is good to get rid of stUm-
ach worms in hogs Turpentine will
not mix with water, but it does with
milk.
The Polk County Bee Keepers AS
sociation meets in Winter Haven the
first Monday in August. Particulars
to be announced later.
A good whtewash can be made as
follows: A--1-2 pushed quicklime in
hot water. keep covered strain and
add 4 quarts of salt dissolved in
warm water. B-3 pounds ground rice
to thin paste, add IL pound Spanish
whiting and l pound of clear glue dis
solved in warm water. Mix A and b
together and let stand for several
days. Heat and apply hot when ready
to use.
In the south the transplanting OF
roses is must successful in the fall
To induce better Towering well rotted
COW manure is the best, incorporated
with ground bone.
Tea and Hybrid roses do best in
Florida.
Those intending to plant sweet peas
this fall had better place their order
now. | understand seed is scarce.
Daniel Kennedy, of Wenona, H.
mistook his 16-year-old bride of
seven months for burglar and fat
ally shot her.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-07-12
SOLDIERS WANT OFT

Newport News, Va, July H. More
than % per cent of the several thou
sand enlisted men stationed at Fort
Monroe, Langley Field and Camp Eus,
It's, have requested their discharge
from the army despite the fact that
many men in this state are out OF
work
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-07-12

DON'T BUILD YOUR HOUSE UNTIL
YOU GET OUR PRICES
on all kinds of building material
Direct shipment of lumber from our
saw and planning mills near Lakeland
assures you manufacturers figures.
House material from foundation to
roof furnished.
]. NJ. TAYLOR
Phone 161 Green. Lakeland, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-07-12

Workmcn restoring the old state
House in Philadelphia have uncarthcd
official papers Of lSl4, i'll which the
then mayor Robert Wharton. adj
dressing the Select Council, dcplored
the increase of tipping houses" and
characterized saloons as vile sinks"
Ardent spirits. in those days cost
ON" and Two cents.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-07-12
ROBBERS AFTER PARK
RECEIPTS BLOW SAFE
OPEN GET NO MONEY

Chicago, July 12.-Robbers, pre-
sumably after the gate receipts of the
same between the White S0x md
New York Yankees, blew the safe at
Ccmiskey park here last night. Che
loot of about $4,000 represented the
receipts of various concessions at
the game, gate receipts of about $780,
having been sent to the bank. Owner
Comiskey denied reports that the safe
contained papers pertaining to the
former White Sox players now on
trial in connection with the alleged
throwing of the 1919 world series.
In search of the Swiss consulate.
John Albright, IS, hobbled into Il
Chicago palice station, saying he had
walked from St. Louis, starting juno
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-07-12

restore the kidneys to healthful ac-
tiyity. lIcnlcys Drug Store.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-07-12
MISCELLANEOUS

Money to loan on Liberty Bonds. Box
GA. Lakeland, Fla.
Plain sewing, remcdeling and re-
pairing done at very reasonable
rates. Phone $50 Red.
Mr. L. e. Ellis has received car of
Georgia melons which he is selling
at reasonable prices on the team
track
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-07-12

FOR SALE-Used auto parts and
tires, bearings of all sizes, Bosch
magnetoes, carburetors, generators.
You can get nearly everything you
want for your car. buy old cars
in any condition. A. Tonkel, 5O4
West Prospect St.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-07-12

L0ST-LADIES GOLD WRIST
WATCH FROM AUTOMOBILE
SOMEWHERE BETWEEN PLANT
CITY AND LAKELAND. LIBERAL
REWARD IL RETURNED TO
TELEGRAM OFFICE.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-07-12

Daniel Kennedy, of Wenona, H.
mistook his 16-year-old bride of
seven months for burglar and fat
ally shot her.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-07-12
Classified Advertising

WANTED-A five or six room resi-
dence, modern, close in, <unfurnish-
ed, for one year. See Mr.. Hender-
son, care Success Furniture Co.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-07-12
LABORERS WANTED
At New Ice Plant. OmOhundro and
North Streets
LOST
LOST

LOST OR STRAYED- From I'LL
South Pennsylvania avenue, "A black
Shetland pony. Reward if return
ed to above address.
LOST-Last week in Lakeland purse
containing $1,000 in bills and small
change. Also card with name
Naomi Warren, Sebring, Fla. Finder
please return to Telegram Office and
receive reward.
LOST-Liberal reward for small black
and white fox terrier Exp. that fol
followed parties from Groceteria
last Wednesday or viii be glad to
pay for information as to dogs
whereabouts. l.. Weedman, Haines
City, florida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-07-12

WANTED-By Saturday, to rent four
or five-room furnished house or
bungalow Phone $50 during day
time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-07-12

Those intending to plant sweet peas
this fall had better place their order
now. | understand seed is scarce.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-07-12

CLERKS, men, women) over II, for
postal mail service. $4,000 per
month. Experience unnecessary.
For free particulars of examina-
tions write r. Terry CORNER Civil
Service examiner, 1857 Continen-
tai Bldg, Washington, d. c.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-07-12
FOR RENT

FOR RENT room unfinished
modern house, close in. Apply Sos
East Lime st.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-07-12
WANTED

WANTED POSITION-Good cook will
give good services for good wages.
Phone 213 Red. 4+ts.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-29
A BIG PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED.

The Chicago Tribune doubtless stirred by the frequency OF
pleas insanity where capital crimes have been committed
and the recessness with which mental defective allowed to run
large has declared itself in favor OF eutanaa for the CRIMINAL
The painless execution OF the unforunateS VIII never come
about rational that OF treatment would be the
greatest good the greatest number TO be considered Su
course would shut off insanity pleas of capital crimes and
the pendulum would swing the other way the great effort beng
made to show criminal order that he might take his
chances mler the regular OF criminal trial
The suggested remedy radical to be adoptedoter to
many possibilities for people offensive to Others being done away
with
But that steps control known detectives must be taken
evidenced by constantly increasing numbers OF this kind OF
and the crimes committed by them As matters now
stand every community has its quota OF ocaed harmless detectives
who under restraint whatever They may mngle with the
population years with harm being done then their defective
minds criminal bent and the damage done The pee
practically immune from punishment account OF his
mental condition. and the that happen him that the steps
that should years before put him under restraint
are applied may be properly put away and cared for
usually for short time If finding of insanity in the OF
capital carried with evocabe decree that the victim
should be confined temporarily but for lite these eNpertdecared
insane criminals would rapidly diminish
The greatest harm society however the present laxness
Of laws along this line that these people are permitted
marry and reproduce their kind Such families as
these have been traced for generations and the defective and GRIM
ina descendants Of ce pair have been found by hundreds
We commonly agree that defective ought breed
but they permitted In the celebrated case Of Margaret
ues found She had descendants 700 OF whom
traced and Of them in as asylum peniteniaries and
amshouses Nearly all were unbalanced. He
years has the same legal a1g and r1gnts
in the country He is under restraint whatever and
responsible for his actions He has indeed privileges than
the average because he is licensed by law crime
The plea Of insanity being perfect defense if he does Offend The
least society has right demand that the parent guardian of
such the person whose duty is that he properly
restrained Under the law shall be held responsible the limit
his actions at least accessory crime he be guilty
The failure properly for these bar
hasm closely allied crime for taken early life there
may be hope OF restoring them by proper treatment allowed to
pursue their bent the hopeless.
Some big minds solve the problem, but unless very
radical change takes place human eutanasa will never be
that solution
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-29
CASH RENTS SHOW A CERTAIN RETURN TO OWNER

On what basis cash shares will the of the country
rent their land the coming season? The division economies OF
the Department of Agriculture has caused inquiry be made
into this phase Of the farmer problems seeking solution The
findings OF the Investigators briefly stated that the farm
owners received return Of 34 per the valuation
the land and Improvements for the year 1910 The new census
schedules Of $4,000 farms about onethrd all the farms
value Of these farms 1907 per cash rent
per acre was S545 The investigator pointed that the decline
III the price OF farm products the year might result lower
rate of return
here were striking variations found in studying the
turns from different sections Of the Cash the
rortcetra counties showed average go per cent
OF land valuation the Pacific slope 26 per cent the noun
tam district o4 per cent and up Arkansas where it was
up to 1000 per and downward North Dakota where the
return showed but 2.I7 per cent
The economists of the department are eneavorng to arrive
at basis for scientific appaa of American lands They
md that there apparent constant relation between rent and
value he best land the country high rental as well
as high valuation said by the department report The spec1
ave motive OF holding lands for advance prices is undoutet
an important factor in leading landlords accept low rental
incomes The appeal OF ownership farm home appears TO be
another important consideration
The three and half per cent which the government ryost;
tors found the farm received his investment for the wear
1910 was not OF disastrous character after all It is possible
that MS returns for the year of disaster NAV not show As
wen because OF the inability cash meet their OBLIGATIONS
from the crops The 1927 can scarcely he more
han appropriated at this time and then only when he actual
rather than speculative value OF the land into consideration
n the WHOLE however, the conditions the farmer interests
seem to be gradually but slowly improving
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-29
w. r. c. Meeting.

The regular meeting OF the Wom'
ans Relief Corps was held yesterday,
at which tho years work was com
plCtcd and account taken OF plans
tor the next year.
\ case of restitution was reported,
but rs so many Christmas baskets
have been sent out II was decided to
investigate before furnishing help, as
all immediate necessities are prob
ably satisfied for few days at least.
Mrs p. NJ Macarthur was formally
rendered and accepted the honor or
acting as installing officer at the first
meeting in January.
The president ordered that all de-
linquents be notified of their state,
and that request be made for pay
mCnt Of dues.
After arrangements were made for
the next meeting the corps adjourned
until the second Wednesday in JAM
Uary
All patriotic women past Is are
eligible for membership In this
philanthropic society which has a
continued existence dating from the
civil war and which showed Itself
capable OF coping with the work arts
ing from the world war, as well as
looking after cases of need during
the continuance of the struggle.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-29
Poultry Fanciers' Meeting.

There will be a meeting OF the poul-
try fanciers tomorrow evening at the
Office of the Marseiles Telephone COM
pany. at which the committee appoint
ed at the former meeting will report
the progress CT their work,
Clarence Hartford member OF the
committee, visited County Adviser
Brooks of Ottawa, and as result OF
the visit Mr.. Mclaughlin, assistant
county adviser and a poultry expert
will be here at the Friday evening
meeting, n..ree,s
Also T.. B. Hendricks Of the, Peoples
Trust and Savings Bank of Ottawa
who has been connected with the La
Sale County Poultry association, will
be present E, J. Schroeder OF Strea
association, wifi not Be ppTesehI,"SRsN
ing to the poultry. show in Streator
but promises soon as the show is over
to give Marseilles the benefit of his
experience In holding the show here
81 A large attendance Of all interested
in poultry breeding is requested fol-
| this meeting. yr. t"a
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-29
THURSDAY, DEC aMega 20, 1921.
WHY MARSElLLES COAL
SHOULD BE BOUGHT

One of the Industries of this city
very little thought Of 10y many of our
citizens, but Witch employees more
than hundred men. will be here
spoken OF Nh at this lime, when so
much isSeilg said If patronizink
home Industries anG home merchants,
II Is well to consider the output of
this industry on which so many fami-
Hes in our city depend for their liveli-
rood.
Reference Is made to the south side
coal mine, operated by the Manu-
tacturers' Coal company and under
the supervision and very efficient di
rection OF Forest Il. Smith.
This industry is situated about
three-quarters of mile south of the
river and is connected with the fac
tories by narrow gauge railroad
track. over which the coal used in the
factories Is transported in cars con
structed for that purpose
The whole output OF the mine i
| not consumed by our factories, ana
the work Of this large number of mer
depends not only upon the coal fur
nished to the factories but the sur
plus which should be used by our cit!
zens generally
The pay roll of this industry reaches
a large amount each week and If thu
men are kept constantly at work thu
money finds its way into our stores
and other activities in the city.
Why not purchase this coal that i
produced right at your door? TIL
coal is of a good quality, giving last
| ing heat. and is in every way suitabl
for family use. Here is one oppor
tunity and great opportunity 70
keeping Marseilles money at home.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-29

J Christmas in Hennepin, with Mrs
Andrews parentes. ''1's
/ Mr.. and Mrs Harvey Rapp and son,
of Chicago, ate Christmas dinner at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mat. Bierr.
The Mendoza High School basket
ball team went to Earlville Friday
evening. where they met the high
school team of that city The game
was won by Earlville, the score being
| 20 to 10.
Richard Truckenbrod of Chicago, is
spending the holiday vacation with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Fl. II. Truck
enbrod.
Carl Althaus, who is teaching
school at West Chicago, is spending
the holiday vacation at home.
| Mr.. and Mrs. John Alexander spent
Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs. f.. b.
Alexander, at Dixon.
Mrs. r. N. Billings is entertaining
her sister, Mrs. Laura Frazier OF Chi
cago, during the holidays.
Joe Richey, former well known
Mendoza resident, passed away at the
county house, on Friday. The remains
were brought to Mendoza and the
| funeral services were held on Monday
afternoon.
Emil Bauer, who spent the past
four months in Germany, returned to
Mendoza Sunday evening. He says
he had an enjoyable visit, but is glad
to get back home again.
Mrs Karl Kraemer Sr, former
citizen Of Mendoza, died at the home
OF her daughter. Mrs. John Boiler, at
Walnut, on Thursday morning. She
had been ill for some time The re-
mains were brought to Mendoza Sat
urday morning and the funeral serv'
ices were held at st. Johns Lutheran
church in this city on Monday after
noon. Rev f. H Voelker conducted
the services.
Miss Lillian Meek went to Laid Sat
urday to spend Christmas with her
parents.
John Bierwirth of Chicago spent
Christmas with his mother, Mrs. Her
man Bierwirth, in this city.
Mrs. Walter Members and baby OF
Forreston spent several days with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Tent
Ter, in this city. Mr.. Members came
down to spend Christmas here.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Amsler of Peru
spent Christmas at the Fred Oester
home
Josiah Gephard spent Christmas at
Aurora at the Charles Gephard home
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Cavanagh were
the guests of relatives at Pontiac over
Christmas
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P Morrill, of Au
rora were guests at the George Whit
mere home over Christmas.
G. w Lewis and Frank Cross of
Amboy were here for Christmas at the
Todd Lewis home.
Fred Wells of Galesburg spent
Christmas at the Mrs. Minnie Wells
home in this city.
Miss Carrie Farling left Saturday
for Chicago to spend the week with
her brothers, John and Frank,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-29
Farm Ridge News on
Page FiUe
MENDOZA

Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Deutsche and
daughter, Miss Mae, spent Christmas
with relatives and friends in Chicago
Miss Mary Coffey is spending the
holiday vacation at her home in
Princeton.
Miss Elizabeth Langlitz and John
Christmas with their folks in this
city.
DR.. B. c. Hartford left Saturday for
Gibson City, ILL.,, to spend Christmas
with his parents.
Mrs. Nellie Gibbs left Thursday
morning for Ohio, where she will
spend the winter with relatives.
Miss Whitford, a teacher at the
high school, is visiting her parents
at Golden, ILL.,, over the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Hunter. of Aurc-
ra spent the weekend with the lat
ter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. r. N.
Crawford.
Miss Mary Patterson spent Sunday
and Monday with her parents at Ton
lea.
Miss Nichols, one of the teachers at
the Mendoza township high school, is
spending tie holiday vacation at her
home in Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs Ray Elinger of Water
loo, Iowa, arrived Friday noon to
spend Christmas with the formers
mother, Mrs Emma Ellingen.
Miss Florence Denison, who is Y.
W. c. A. worker in New Yok City, ar
rived Saturday evening to spend the
holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Geo S. Denison. Mr.. and Mrs.
H. H. Hunt and family of Ottawa,
also spent Christmas at the Denison
home,
Paul Madden, who is representing
II. D. Conky & Co., at Detroit, Mich.
S. ]. Madden and family
Dan Massey spent Christmas with
his father in Peoria.
James Phalen of Rochelle, spent
Christmas with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. VIM. Phalen, Sr.
Gustin Becker and family visited
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Vincent at Dixon. over Christmas.
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Salander and
son Donald spent Xmas with relatives
in Sandwich.
Charles Coffey of Princeton, is
spending the holiday vacation with
his mother, Mrs. Fred Thelo.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Slayer and son,
Garland, are spending the week with
relatives and friends in Chicago.
Harold Spenader of Downers Grove.
spent Christmas with his parents in
this city.
Mr.. and Mrs Garland Black of
Neponset, spent Christmas at the
home of Mrs. Blacks parents, Mr..
and Mrs Henry Landau.
Mr., and Mrs. 0. NJ. Andrews spent
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-29
Methodist Episcopal Church.

The happy Sunday night services
that have been conducted In the Meth
odist church during the month OF De
cembCr are to be carried over into
1922 and enlarged at the beginning OF
the year
The pastor is arranging series of
Sunday night talks to be given each
Sunday night for six weeks by th2
following laymen;
a city official.
A lawyer.
A doctor,
A merchant.
A lodge member.
A church layman.
The subject of these talks will be
announced each week in advance and
the name of the speaker. With each
service a special musical program Will
be given. And other features will be
added which will permit the people to
go away feeling happy and glad they
came.