davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-06-01

Pattern 3iai supplies the styles here
illustrated. 1t is cut in sizes. Small.
extra large, B-ts inches bust measure.
A medium size will require 20 yards of
Nc inch material for the sack and Il
yard of 22 inch material for the cap.
Lawn. batiste. handkerchief ii-e-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-05
muck lands of Polk county. 1t is worthy of note
that this acre of Napier was grown by humble
Polish farmer named Joe Caliman.
ON ARMISTICE DAY

The suggestion has come from President Hard
ing that in remembrance of the heroes of the world
war there be set aside certain period of ten min
utes on Armistice day during which business all
over the United States will come to a standstiIl
This is a worthy suggestion that will meet with
universal approval.
But there is another thing that might well be
done on Armistice day. That is the time set for
the opening of the International conference on dis
armament Statesman and peasant, king and
president, men and women everywhere on the face
of the globe living in civilized communities will be
thinking and hoping and praying for a successful
outcome of that conference. 1t would be a great
thing if arrangements could be made by the
churches in every land to join in the services of
prayer to the Great Jehovah that He may put into
the minds of the delegates at that conference the
will to bring into accomplishment that which the
whole world desires. a reign of peace and amity
between all peoples. There is yet ample time to
work out plans to this end by societies and organi-
cations interested. Such move would have the
cordial cooperation of all the nations and would
be most impressive demonstration of the will and
desire of humanity
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-05
BORAH AND THE TREATY

1t is little difficult TO understand the philoso-
ply of Senator Borah's objections to the treaty
His point seems to be that the ratification of
these compacts would be step in the direction of
our joining the league That, however, is very
strained conclusion. AS matter of fact it removes
the only existing argument in favor of our joining
The argument which he is advancing, along with
several other opponents of the separate treaties, is
that in some way, it is bad faith to claim in those
treaties the rights secured for this country in the
Versailles treaty That contention, however, is
great deal stronger in ex parte exhortation than
in an open debate. The reservation is not for the
purpose of taking any advantage of our recent
allies who have already made and put into opera
ton treaties with Germany to which we are not
party, but for the purpose of saving the point
with regard to whatever rights we may have in
the premises
1t would certainly be curious contention that
because we refused to ratify the Versailles treaty
we are therefore shut out from all voice in the
settlement of controversies with our late enemies
or from participation in any rights resulting from
JOINT victory.
There are still few people in America who
argue, in effect, that because We went to the res
cue and saved Europe when it was about to COM
nit suicide, we are under solemn moral obliga-
ton to let Europe run us in the future, but we do
not expect TO find any party hardy enough to call
another referendum On that subject.
Borah''s position is probably due to his lauda-
bic desire to split the administration in two. But,
even SO, he would show more political sagacity if
he chose point on which it is more vulnerable
there are plenty of such points-and one which
could serve as basis for political organization.
The Idaho senator would be presidential timber
today but fer his unfortunate habit of going off
half cooked.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-05
Member of The Associated Press.
A MORE BEAUTIFUL LAKELAND

Another winter season is approaching and with
it will come the vast numbers of people who travel
to this land Of sunshine and flowers 10 escape the
rigorous northern climate Lakeland will get its
share of these very desirable tourists. and once
they are here it is important that they stay, not
only this winter. but return every succeeding year
with the approach of Jack Frost, when their
thoughts will turn Lakelandward
Mature has been exceedingly kind to Lakeland.
What other city in Florida can boast of more
beautiful lakes, pretter surrounding country, bet
ter roads? But important factor is being over
looked. Nothing impresses winter visitor more
than attractive homes well kept lawns, beautiful
flowers and shrubbery. Many Lakeland citizens.
realizing this, making their homes spots of love
illness, and when one drives over cur fine streets
the thought comes to mind that anyone could be
happy and content living in such beautiful environ
ment.
Give thought 10 beauiifymg your home and
its surrounding grounds. Not only is there per-
sonal satisfaction in knowing that your home is a
haven of beauty, but you are doing Lakeland
service, the value of which cannot be estimated in
dollars and cents
Every one is working for a bigger and better
Lakeland Let US add 10 that slogan d more
beautiful Lakeland
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-05
As Others See 1t
SILK HOSIERY AND UNEMPLOYMENT
Pensacola Journal.)


Following it's announcement that 5,735,OOO per-
sons were out of employment and supplying the
figures apparently to justify the statement, the
department of labor is now busy trying to ex-
plain that there cannot possibly be that many
persons out of work, principally because some
persons employed during the in work
and now without occupation could not be prop
Secretary Davis also finds consolation in the
statement that there are 100000 who are still
at work.
AS an evidence that the unemployed are being
absorbed by industry, he says;
But must have his head very much in
the air these days not to notice the growing prev
aence of silk hosiery and the use of silks in gen
eral"
The fact remains that idle offering to
sell themselves in employment for board and
lodging as slaves sold on the auction block
while others being chased from benches in
public parks which they had pre-empted beds
The hppant remark of the secretary about the
prevalence of silk hosiery could not have been
inspired by these pathetic scenes.
Everyone, without regard to party, is DESTROYS
of relieving deplorable unemployment conditions
and the best way to do so is first to know the
actual facts and then face them courageousy and
sensbly.
statistics relating to labor attempts to conceal
the facts is worse than useless and is obstructive
to proper remedial measures.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-05
GOLD MINES AT HOME

here may be those who failed to read the
news item in recent issue of the Lakeland Tee-
gram to the effect that Edwin Spencer Jr. received
ST 900 for one acre of Napier grass, forage
grass brought 10 this country by Professor A. S.
Rollo, noted horculturist and agricuturst, who
is now in charge of the extensive farm development
work at the town of Val paraiso in western
Florida. This acre CT Napier grass was grown
out on the muck lands of the Peace Valley Prod
ucts Company, the location being 10 the east of
Winter Haven and on the west side of the Ridge
country between Dundee and Lake Hamilton.
The point is this, that we have right here in
Polk county large areas CT land quite as rich in
humus as the famed Everglades and much more
accessible at the present time The proof of the
richness of the soil lies in the fact that this grass,
planted only four months ago. attained height of
fifteen feet in that period of time Another re-
markable feature connected with this transaction
is that while MIR. Spencer sold that acre of grass
for $1,000, he did not sell the seed, reservine
that for future planting The seed is worth S.
an ounce. Furthermore the acre of Napier 10 be
cut over shortly and shipped to Valparaiso minus
the seed, will produce another similar crop in the
succeeding three or four months so that the plants
once started, will produce four crops every year
Presumably the time will come when Napier grass
will become more available but it is safe to sug-
gest that at the present time at the current price
OF ST 900 an acre every three or four months the
klondke gold mines not 10 be compared 10 the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-05
DIVORCES

Divorce news fills the public prints, and jars the
gentle readers; and danes in silk and DANES in
chintz for court DEGREES are pleaders. They form
a dismal caravan, these danes who tire of mar
riage; and now and then locoed man looms up,
with humble carriage. "Gadzooks" we mutter,
as we read, 'odsfsh and exc gee-whizzle! Is mat
rimony gone to seed? Are wedding vows fizzle?
Our institutions at fault, since sacred vows
are shifting; is it not time to call halt? Oh
whittier are we drifting?" But where one female
goes to court to have her VOWS rescnded, and be
the melancholy sport of lawyers broken-wnded
a hundred wear their wedding rings, old fashioned
homes adjoining, and cherish still the filmy things
they wore one marriage morning. The girls with
woes Of many tints, who want a separation, all
break into the public prints, and make a large
sensation. But happy wives who hold the fort
don't get that sort of mention; they air griev-
ances in court, and so escape attention. So when
you read of divers danes, with troubles true or
phony who ask to have their maiden names and
ample aimony, remember that for every one who
takes these public courses, a hundred other WON.
en- shun the court that deals divorces
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-05
Daily Poem
AN ODE TO 'TIGHTVILLE

(Atlantic City Rotarian)
Tightville was little old town,
Out "a the heels and much run down:
For Tightville was afraid to spend,
Afraid to give, afraid to lend.
Playing safe was Tightville's game
And playing safe the town went lame;
Each dollar that it tried to save
Drew it nearer to the grave.
Nobody Sold, for nobody bought,
Teachers cost money, so nobody
taught;
The people died from typhoid chills,
Fer none would stand pure water
bills.
The undertaken alone grew fat,
And his. job came to an end at that;
For no new folks came to Tightville
town,
Out at the heels and much run down.
Blu. the banks played Tightville lit
tie joke,
Since nothing was doing, they all
went broke;
And the money the people had saved
with care
Melted away into thinnest air;
So Tightville, bereft of all its pelf,
Slowly and solemnly buried itself.
Epitaph
Here lies town, if any one axes,
Died from fear of paying taxes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-05

John Wanamaker meets the hard time" pro-
paganda by saying There will be plenty of
work for all if we show our faith by making need
ed Improvements, starting to build. buying and SELL
ing, putting our energies and brains to work. and
all for the good of the country. Instead of cur
failing our advertising we are enlarging it. Instead
of standing pat on stores as they have been
we are re6tting. rearranging and improving them
To do this we have given employment to large
bodies of mechanics and others day and night"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-05
WATCH LAKELAND GROW!
Miami Metropolis

Miami Metropos.)
With the establishment of Southern College i'll
Lakeland there is consequent enlivening along
other constructive lines which are to be directly
influenced. The college will call to Lakeland
many young men and women, and the Methodist
churches of the city, anticipating added tax ON
their accommodations, are planning engagements
of their buildings to meet the probable needs.
Lakeland will also vote $4,000 bonds for en-
largement of Morrell Memorial hospital-which
however, is not in anticipation of any excess ac-
cidents result of college games.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-05
Laugh Line

Overlooked That
Young Bride wish I'd married
man who could paint the beauty of
nature.
Tactful Husband-My dearest,
you'd soon get tired of posing.-Lon-
don Mail. =
Odd Anniversary HumOrs
Connecticut paper-Dante, who
died Sept. 1921. is best known as the
writer of Paradise Lost. His life is
well worth studying.
Worth studying better than the
writer of the above paragraph studied
it, at any rate.-Boston Transcript.
Belt Lines
Through lack of funds I'm handicap
"YOu Alp
The Southerner may say You ALL"
He may say ''waw" for war
Yet never have l hear one call
Saw" "sawr'
The Southerner may use flat as;
His RS may all be slurred;
Yet this must say in his praise;
He calls a bold" bird"
The Southerner may be a clown,
Uncultured and untaught;
Yet no one in my Southern town
Says hadn't ought
New York World.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-05

Marvellous Miami has almost reached total
CT $4,O0O,0O0 in her building record up to the
first day of October, a wonderful showing for
nine months of year that has seen widespread
depression and unprecedented world conditions.
The figures for the nine months of 1921 exceed
those of 1920 by more than 100000. AT the
average monthly rate of building it is probable the
total for Miami this year will be in excess of
$5000,000.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-05
THE HOMELY GIRL
Stanford Herald.)


Have you ever taken note of the smile OF
homely girl? Did it occur to you that there was
something in that smile which reduced her home
liness to insignifcance? 1t character. God
seldom gives all to some and nothing to others.
There is normally fair distribution of His fav-
ors, though we may not be able to the wisdom
of His ways The homely girl is invariably en-
lowed with a character of gold and beauty of
soul is far greater than that OF all outward forms
combined.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-05
MISSIONARY WORK AT HOME
miami Metropolis

miami Metropolis.)
With 5000 to 10000 men, women and children
making picnic occasion of public doublehang-
ing at Crestview the other day another avenue is
presented for expenditure of missionary funds
which are sent to benighted inhabitants of other
lands Advanced civilization in this country fire.
Quently receives severe shocks.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-05

Slim Pickens made a bold but UNI
successful attempt to short-change
the ticket seller at the circus at Tick
vile the other day.
i 4
Miss Flute Belcher is puzzled. She
is much better looking than Miss Con
dola Henstep, but she don't have as
much young men company on Sun
days. But. she says Gondola ought to
know better how to hold them as she
has had SO many long years of ex-
perience in the counting business.
Everybody was wondering WIN
everything was so quiet around the
home Of Washington Hooks this
morning, until it was learned that
hen was on the nest.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-23
OBEY THE LAW

Regardless of whether the an,-liquOr laws arc
good or bad they must be obeyed No di;ad-
vantage which may come from their literal en-
forcement will begin to compensate for the general
disorder and eventual contempt for all laws which
will follow non-obedience TO them.
Many lives have already been lost in enforc-
ing the laws and arresting offenders Response
bty for these unfortunate events rests in part upon
buyers as well as sellers of intoxicants. Whoever
buys from bootlesger not only violates The law
himself but he encourages another to continue
in pursuit which must inevitably bring him to
ruin if he keeps it up.
The only way. and certainly the quickest way.
10 tell whether the eighteenth amendment was a
wise addition 10 our Jurisprudence. rs to ohey and
enforce it to the letter A few years will tell.
Maybe very small war is not a bad thing
Costa RIGA has received great deaf Of valuable
advertising since the scrap with Panama began.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-23

The mud holes between here and
Bounding Billows are keeping apace
with the times. and while exact fig
ures arc not obtainable all show a
substantial increase in size over last
winter.
A big singing took place at Hog
Ford last Sunday. Several took an
active part in it, in fact everyone did
his or her part as those who couldn't
sing had to sit and listen.
A brick fell off of a building at
Bounding Billows the other day, and
it hit the pavement with a dull thud
Poke Eazley shudders every time he
thinks of it as he came mighty Vhear
going to town on that day. and fig
ures that he would have been just
about under the brick, on account of
the town being so small.
tCopyrght. 1921. George Matthew
Adams.)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-23
THE WHALE

The other day 1 saw whale the first my old
eyes ever viewed; it frolicked the waters pale,
and made think must be stewed. For WAS
gazing out to sea- my mind concerned with fan
cies light, a hook of verses on my knee. and not
prepared for such sight 1t seemed gay and
happy fish, very optimistic whale and made
the water go kerwish. whene'er it tapped its
giant tail. An ancient seaman at my side looked
on, with trouble on his brow; 1.-THE whales are
getting scarce he cried, we do not often see
them The whale you see may be the last
where countless thousands used to Turk: they're
killing off the poor things fast-machnery now
does the work. The risky life seemed good to
me when | fought whales. in bygone years. but
now they butcher whales at sea X. c. packers
butcher steers The good old monsters of the
deep don't have chance to keep their goats; the
harvesters go forth to reap the whales as farmers
harvest oats. They used to haunt this sunny
coast, you'd see them any winter day; but they
have yielded up the ghost they're killed and
canned and shipped away" And still the whale
seemed void of care trom every dread and trouble
free; It stood on end and leaped in air, and gam
boiled in a silver sea-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-23
EDITOR LEAVES FIELD

Editor Robert w Davis, of the Gainesville
Sun. has announced his retirement from active
newspaper work. This will be generally regretted
by the newspaper fraternity of Florida. Whatever
his birth record may show Editor Davis is not an
old man, and never will be- His work is that of
young man, of ripened experience, melowed
feelings, undisturbed faith, and al-embracing sym
pathy. and he had place in the Sun" which it
will be extremely hard for anybody else to fill.
The Telegram. for one, will miss his bright, warm
sensible editorials, and sincerely regrets his de-
parture from the newspaper field.
The announcement of his decision follows:
With this issue of the Gainesville Sun, re-
tire at least for the present from the field Of jour
nalism. | was approaching my seventeen year
when wrote my first editorial in this paper or in
any paper. Since that time have learned to love
journalism and deeply regret not having made it
my life's work In retiring wish to thank Mr.
w. M. Pepper the owner and publisher of the
Sun for his many acts of kindness to me. wish
to thank the press of Florida for the forbearance
it has shown me. | trust to be able to deserve to
the end the brotherly expressions editors have used
.-about me | wish to travel the few more miles
my feet have to tread, in the spirit pictured by the
Tampa Tribune, when, speaking of my birthday
When man reaches that age, says the Tn-
bune, he has reached such a height on the side Of
Mount Nebo that the Promised Land is grow
ing clearer and more efugent with every step Men
who have reached this age are no longer atheists
a., II Al
the heavens declare His handiwork," while in
every moving creature they see His sustaining hand
and flower and Tree, and running water, the
Great Invisible proclaim,
Happy, indeed, is the man who, when he
reaches that age, can say with the veteran editor
of the Gainesville Sun. Every springing leaf cv-
cry opening wild flower in the forest, and every
shimmering wavelet whispers to us of the goodness
and the mercy CT the Great Jehovah
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-23
THERE ARE SMILES"
by DR.. William e. Barton


A distinguished man said in my hearing one
day this week-,"H is all we'll enough tor force
yourself join in the thOughtless chorus of those
who sing of packing up their troubles in their old
kitbags and smiling. smiling, smiling; but no
kitbag is large enough to hold the worlds
troubles; we should need freight train"
He said much more but this will answer.
There is a superficial optimism from which we
may we'll deliver ourselves. 1t is of that sort
which led the Persian kings to decree that any
man should be put to death if he came into the
royal presence with sOrrowfu countenancc. 1t
is of that sort which would heal the worlds
sore by turning our back upon it; sitting its cry
of restitution and despair with jazz music.
| find ground for optimism in the fact that the
average man meet would rather do me kind
ness than injury; that the normal impulses
living and that there is in every man the pos
sibilty and in most men the desire. of being
better.
There is no kit-bag large enough to hold the
worlds troubles they real and very terrible
But the ships of the world are not great enough
in their capacity to bear the good wishes and
kindly deeds and golden hopes Of mankind
From the hollow, mechanical, thoughtless
smile, may the good Lord deliver us; but for that
faith that can smile at Satan's rage and face
frowning world grandmothers used to
sing about it, let us thank God and take courage
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-23
SHOOTING AT THE WORLD

Pons- Wnnicke is scheduled to visit us about
June e. No. Pons- Winnicke is not the name
of Polish dancer, but of comet which is headed
direct for the earth. and travelling at speed
which would be considered dangerous even in
Tampa Two contingencies are mentioned by
astronomers. One IS that the comet will miss its
mark the other is that if ii strikes us it will do no
particular damage.
Of course not all of the star-gazing fraternity
share such cheerful views Many of them believe
that the end of life on this planet will some day
result from a collision with stray celestial body
They would not be surprised if Pons-W. turned
out to be the special messenger Of destruction
which they have been awaiting. But the rest of
us need not borrow trouble. The thing will prob
ably cause no damage; if it does. it will all be over
so quickly that we H hardly know it,
And it would settle so many problems that our
poor foolish race seems unable to solve.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-03-23
The. COUNTY OF PLANT

The people residing in and around Plant City
want county OF their own with that progressive
and beautiful little city as it scounty seat. Hills
borough county people, according TO the Tribune,
are willing to have the county divided There is.
then, no-Ieason to doubt that the proposed new
county vii be created
So Tar as the county OF Plant. which is the
name proposed, concerned. IT will start off under
very happy auspices, 1t contains rich fruit
growing section, has much hne vegetable and farm
ing land and enjoys high degree of prosperity
which Wi be enhanced by the establishment of
county seat at the natural center of that commun-
Ity. Plapt City, we may expect will experience
new iSfward impetus. placing 1t IN the rank Of
Lakeland and Orlando as inland cities.
The rest OF the old county of HIillsboroush. &C.
cording 10 the Tribune. will have an opportunity
to try anocxperment which will be watched with
interest throughout The stste-lt may consolidate
town and country under one central government.
TO be known as ! ampa, doing away entirely with
a separate county organization and giving the en-
tire district The benefit of the splendid fern Of gov
eminent which It's chief city recently adopted That